August 25, 2025 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage BY Associated Press Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of the market in 2026, and coverage may shrink. That … Continue reading 2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage
February 23, 2025 Here’s how to figure out how much insurance you need You don’t need a degree in advanced mathematics to determine how much insurance you need, when you need it, and how long to carry it. Your insurance needs change over time. The policies that work for a single, 20-something professional renting … Continue reading Here’s how to figure out how much insurance you need
The New York shooting of Brian Thompson has been met with an outpouring of online rage directed at United over denied medical coverage and other business practices. BY Jennifer Mattson The apparent targeted attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot early Wednesday morning outside his midtown Manhattan hotel, has sparked a noticeably intense … Continue reading Gleeful social media response to UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting reveals deep anger toward for-profit insurance
August 13, 2024 As property and casualty insurance costs surge, manufacturers have few options Many manufacturers handle dangerous materials and operate heavy machinery that can cause accidents and fires, which has always meant paying hefty premiums. BY Reuters James Kirsh expects the cost of the property and casualty insurance for his family-owned foundry in Wisconsin that … Continue reading As property and casualty insurance costs surge, manufacturers have few options
July 30, 2024 Employees sue Wells Fargo for insurance plan’s inflated prescription drug prices The lawsuit is the latest to accuse employer-sponsored health plans of failing to negotiate lower prices for drugs on behalf of participants, as prescription drug costs continue to rise sharply in the U.S. BY Reuters Wells Fargo & Co. was accused in … Continue reading Employees sue Wells Fargo for insurance plan’s inflated prescription drug prices
July 12, 2024 This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather The insurance policies are designed to protect against flooding, drought, and typhoons, as well as heat waves. BY Associated Press Joemar Flores, a spindly 28-year-old, gestured across his family’s farmland, nestled between a steep hill and a river, and expressed gratitude for … Continue reading This insurance is becoming more popular among farmers facing extreme weather
April 24, 2024 Auto insurance rates are up 22% from a year ago—and are fueling inflation Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up 22% from a year ago. BY Associated Press Relentlessly rising auto insurance rates are squeezing car owners and stoking inflation. Auto insurance rates rose 2.6% in March and are up … Continue reading Auto insurance rates are up 22% from a year ago—and are fueling inflation
MetLife, a leading global insurer, is using an agile marketing approach to unlock the power of self-governing teams, drive business growth, and connect with consumers. Jacqueline Dooley on April 12, 2023 Image provided by MetLife “Pet insurance is a business that has a huge amount of white space,” said Sabrina Sebastian. “There was a significant … Continue reading MetLife uses agile marketing to unleash pet insurance sales
By Shalene Gupta August 12, 2022 Jamie Hale, CEO and cofounder of digital life insurance firm Ladder, looks like he’s perpetually smiling. Even when he dives into statistics, there’s a smile tucked into his voice. When Hale was 11, his father passed away unexpectedly. His father’s life insurance policy meant he and his mother … Continue reading Digital life insurance took off during COVID-19. Ladder wants to keep the momentum going
Ann Dieleman June 6, 2021 All industries — especially insurance — are facing significant transformation. Customer expectations are changing rapidly, and Millennial and Generation Z consumers are not satisfied with traditional insurance processes or products. They are demanding a connected, multichannel customer experience that provides convenience, accessibility, and personalization. In a highly digital world, meeting … Continue reading Consumer Expectations Are Changing Rapidly — Developing Insurance Affinity Partner Programs Will Help You Keep Up
