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The Clock Is Ticking For Republicans To Overhaul Health Insurance
Expiring pandemic-era ACA subsidies could lead to a sharp rise in premiums in 2026, leaving millions to pay more or lose coverage. Lawmakers are weighing extensions, new restrictions, or HSA-based alternatives as competing Republican and White…
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Medical insurance in India - Tax benefits & smart investment tips
When it comes to financial planning, one thing that deserves a top spot on your checklist is medical insurance. Indian health insurance has evolved rapidly over the years. What began as a simple reimbursement plan has now become a well-rounded…
Homeowner insurance cost hikes grind to near stop in September, latest data shows
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... After a long run, home insurance price increases in Florida slowed to a near halt between August and September, raising the question: Now will prices go down? Statewide average costs for all-perils…
Farmers Insurance to lift cap on new California home policies, seeks rate hike
(Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket/Getty Images) Farmers Insurance Group, California's second-largest home insurance company, is seeking a rate hike amid plans to lift a cap on the number of new homeowner polices it writes each month in the…
Why Are Insurance Plans For Electric Vehicles More Expensive?
You might expect an EV will be cheaper to drive than a gas car. The running costs look great on paper since electricity tends to be cheaper than gasoline, and fewer parts need regular attention because you don't have to worry about things like oil…
Insurancedekho affiliate GFPL acquires SeedsAI to accelerate AI-led insurance innovation
Post this acquisition by GFPL, InsuranceDekho intends to leverage SeedsAI's expertise and infrastructure to enhance its technology architecture and explore next-generation AI-led solutions in the future. The focus will be on strengthening…
Will Trump Seize His Hour and Push for His Admired Universal Health Insurance?
When asked what they like most about Trump, fervent supporters often say, “He says what he thinks.” Well, not always. Donald Trump has long supported government-run universal healthcare – well before he had to deal with a…
Will increases in health insurance premiums threaten homebuying?
As Congress debates whether to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire, Americans may face steep increases in health insurance premiums — a jolt that could directly threaten homebuying prospects and keep many current…
95% of surgeons see patients delaying bariatric and metabolic surgery while awaiting insurance approval: survey
A survey conducted by the Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society of India (OSSI) has revealed significant insurance-related hurdles that are preventing timely and life-saving care for patients living with severe obesity. The OSSI survey's findings…
Farmers Insurance Seeks 6.99% Rate Hike, Offers 22% Discount for California Customers Bundling Home and Auto Policies
California's second-largest home insurer, Farmers Insurance, has requested approval from the state's Department of Insurance for a 6.99% rate hike on homeowner policies across the state. The move comes amidst ongoing efforts to address California's…
Crime World's Nicola Tallant: 'There's no insurance policy - if a criminal is shot dead, their family is left with nothing'
In her role as a successful journalist and broadcaster with Crime World, Nicola Tallant naturally views the question from a couple of very different perspectives. “Certainly, it pays me, but none of it comes easy,” she tells Katie…
Rising insurance premiums impact Colorado homeowners as wildfires, hail drive up costs
DENVER — Colorado homeowners are facing increased insurance costs as wildfires and hailstorms lead insurers to raise premiums, and in some cases, cause insurance providers to abandon coverage in high-risk areas altogether. The average…
Gov. Hochul can lower insurance and other consumer costs right away by amending this valuable tort reform
Wow: New York's Legislature actually passed a good legal reform, reining in the dirty “legal lending” industry — but before she signs it into law, Gov. Kathy Hochul should push for an amendment to make it even better. The bill…
Citizens Property Insurance drops to its lowest number of policies since 2019
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The policy count at the state's Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has dropped to its lowest level in six years — and is headed toward the smallest number ever. Citizens had 439,079 policies on Friday, down from…
Wanted: High-Quality, Affordable Health Insurance For Teachers
(Opinion) The dark days are here. Daylight hours are getting shorter and 2025 is dwindling — so is the opportunity for public school teachers like me to get a fair contract. Our union, the New Haven Federation of Teachers (NHFT), is in the…
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