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Insurers hedge on Trump-backed pledge to improve denials process
By Lauren Sausser and Renuka Rayasam for KFF One year after the Trump administration announced that dozens of health insurers had signed a six-part pledge promising to reduce barriers to doctor-recommended care, some insurers now say they won't…
Insurers' investments: Should you care?
Last week some insurers asked the regulator to ease proposed investment norms in unlisted firms. They wanted a higher quantum of investible funds to be allowed in unlisted firms by tweaking a certain basis of calculation proposed. Regulator IRDAI…
Underutilised loans against insurance policy
Life insurance products are designed to meet the long-term financial needs of individuals. However, some financial needs arise unexpectedly — medical emergencies, education expenses, or temporary cash-flow gaps, among others — making…
Gas prices are creeping close to $4 after oil's latest surge
Oil prices jumped on Monday after the latest escalation in the US-Iran conflict deepened the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire, reviving fears of disruptions to Middle East oil supplies. The US resumed strikes against Iran earlier this month after…
Sparta 24 Ltd. Acquires New Holdings in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. $SKWD
Sparta 24 Ltd. bought a new stake in Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:SKWD - Free Report) during the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional…
Does The AI Industry Need Its Own FINRA?
The Trump administration is weighing a new AI oversight body modeled on FINRA, the private regulator that polices the brokerage industry. Bloomberg reported last week that the Trump administration is weighing the creation of an independent body to…
Molina Healthcare: The Market Has The Story Backwards (NYSE:MOH)
Molina Healthcare is rated Hold as its stock fully prices in a 2027 recovery, with no clear upside or downside at $225. Headline earnings deterioration is driven by non-recurring charges and membership losses, not by underlying cost inflation or…
Wall Street's new private credit play draws investor demand, regulatory scrutiny (ARCC:NASDAQ)
Through financial engineering, such as bundling private credit fund interests into bonds, often supported by insurance guarantees to attain high credit ratings. These complex structures may mask risks, amplify losses, and transmit stress across the…
Indian Stock Market Outlook: Q1 Earnings, Geopolitics, Crude Oil Prices
Indian stock markets are poised for a dynamic week, with corporate Q1 earnings, escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and volatile crude oil prices identified as the primary forces shaping investor sentiment and market direction. Corporate…
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Sunday, July 19, 2026: Rates moved higher last week as Iranian conflict escalated
According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, mortgage rates are higher compared to last week. The current 30-year fixed rate rose by 4 basis points to 6.48%. The 15-year fixed increased by 8 basis points to 5.90%, and the 5/1 ARM rose by…
Genki Acquires AI Insurtech Startup Wave Claims and Claim OS
'Claims are the moment of truth in health insurance. Bringing this technology and expertise into Genki means we understand our members' healthcare needs better, and everything we learn flows into building better products for them,' said Marc Knaup…
Climate Activists Pelt Microsoft Data Center With Balloons Full of Acid
Can't-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech As the public backlash to AI data centers continues to escalate, activists are resorting to extreme measures to send home an important message. The growing concern over…
Columbia-Tusculum residents say repeated flooding has become 'a consistent issue' after latest storm
CINCINNATI — As cleanup continues following Friday's flooding, homeowners in Cincinnati's Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood are once again ripping out flooring, throwing away damaged belongings and waiting for answers. Ann Rigling spent the…
Wetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
News from The City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Investors in JD Wetherspoon will be hopeful that warm…
Fair trade watchdog sets standard contract terms for yoga, Pilates lessons
The fair trade watchdog on Monday introduced standard contract terms for yoga and Pilates lessons, including refund guidelines, amid a growing number of consumer disputes in the sector. The standard terms and conditions unveiled by the Fair Trade…
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