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Denied long-term care insurance coverage? 5 alternatives to consider

If your long-term care insurance application was denied, don't panic. You still have plenty of options.

Art-insurance disputes do not make for a pretty picture

Ronald Perelman’s $410mn lawsuit shines a light on the conflicts between collectors and insurers

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Trump’s return turns the tables for US health insurers

President-elect’s victory opens up a new schism between the sector’s haves and have-nots

World - Financial Times - November 6

4 arrested for faking bear attacks for insurance payouts

Four people have been arrested for allegedly carrying out a bizarre insurance fraud scheme where they staged bear attacks inside cars. Authorities say the suspects submitted videos for insurance ...

Do I need inheritance tax insurance?

Budget changes prompt wave of interest in life cover to avoid families scrambling to pay tax bills

World - Financial Times - November 15

Four arrested in insurance fraud plot with bizarre twist

Nationwide cases of insurance fraud cost the United States about $40 billion a year, according to the FBI. This week in California, four people were arrested in an alleged insurance fraud plot with ...

Which health insurance plan may be right for you?

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Health - ABC News - November 20

Zurich Insurance Targets Higher Earnings Growth

The insurer said it was targeting annual core earnings growth of more than 9% as part of its new three-year plan to 2027, after benefiting from a better-than-anticipated market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Rugby club devastated by Storm Bert had no insurance

The club failed to find insurance cover after it was flooded in 2020, and has been hit again.

Woman faced travel insurance refusal after US car accident

Jane Rubens' family say they faced accepting her return to the UK or having her insurance cancelled.

How Election Coverage Extends Beyond Politics

Nearly every team at The Times has some hand in election coverage. Journalists from the Styles, Culture, Business and National desks shared how they’re tackling the moment.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

The Hill announces Election Night 2024 coverage plans

Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief Hey everyone, As we get ready for Election Night 2024, I wanted to share with you a few updates on our coverage plans. The Hill's website will host ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Trump rips Fox News's election morning coverage

Former President Trump railed against Fox News on Tuesday morning for playing clips of a speech Oprah Winfrey gave in support of Vice President Harris. Calling Oprah a "divider" who should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

The Hill celebrates strong election night coverage

Announcement from: Bob Cusack, Editor-in-Chief, Joe Ruffolo, Senior Vice President, and General Manager Good afternoon, everyone – A quick note to thank everyone who worked throughout the night to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Democrats push for expanded Medicaid coverage of menstrual products

Senior House Appropriations Committee members Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), ranking member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, sent a letter to ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid coverage of obesity drugs

The Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday that would allow anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound to be covered under Medicaid and Medicare for more Americans. Millions of Americans ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

They're middle class and insured, yet childbirth left them with crippling debt

Some middle-class families with private insurance face a risk of medical debt after childbirth. The group has been left behind by recent health care reforms.

'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions

Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025

Health - ABC News - October 31

Parents to be hit by ‘nanny tax’ after national insurance changes

Families affected will be worse off by more than £1,000 a year

Business - Financial Times - October 31

GPs and care homes fear impact of National Insurance rise

The NHS is exempt from the rise in employer National Insurance contributions, but private providers are not.

Reeves suggests businesses can ‘absorb’ national insurance rise

Labour chancellor’s first Budget sparked a backlash from companies, charities and GPs

Business - Financial Times - November 3

Millions at risk of losing health insurance following Trump's victory

Millions of Americans risk losing subsidies next year that help them pay for health insurance following President-elect Donald Trump’s election win and Republicans’ victory in the Senate.

Politics - NBC News - November 7

Serco shares fall on Australian contract loss and changes to UK national insurance

UK operator of prisons and asylum accommodation expects a combined £38mn hit in 2025

World - Financial Times - November 8

Flaws of the Medicare Advantage ‘quality’ ratings exposed in insurance-company lawsuits

Lawsuits raise questions about the validity of the star ratings system.

Business - MarketWatch - November 9

Employers eye staff pension schemes to cut national insurance bills

More companies intend to use salary sacrifice arrangements to offset Budget tax rises

World - Financial Times - November 8

ACA subsidies set to expire in 2025, risking loss of health insurance

Allowing enhanced subsidies for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces to expire would cause premiums to soar, experts warn.

Lahaina Fire Settlement is Caught up in Legal Fight With Insurers

Insurers that paid claims say a deal unfairly keeps them from recouping their own losses.

Business - The New York Times - November 13

Why millions of Americans could lose health insurance subsidies

Millions of Americans could lose enhanced subsidies that currently help with the cost of health insurance purchased through the Affordable Care Act's marketplaces, according to experts. CBS ...

4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts

Investigators accused four suspects of staging bear attacks using a costume to damage vehicles in a San Bernardino County mountain community in order to receive payouts totaling more than $140,000.

Person in bear costume faked attacks on cars for insurance payout, officials say

Four people have been charged with insurance fraud for claiming that their cars were trashed by a bear — which was actually someone in a bear costume, officials said Wednesday.

Human in Bear Suit Was Used to Defraud Insurance Companies, Officials Say

Footage of a bear rifling through luxury cars was submitted to insurance companies, which paid out $140,000. But something seemed off.

Business - The New York Times - November 16

Why seniors should apply for long-term care insurance before 2025

Waiting to purchase a long-term care insurance plan in 2025 could be a costly mistake. Here's why.

3 important insurance types seniors should buy before 2025

By purchasing one of these policies now, seniors can get ahead of potential price hikes in the new year.

How to reduce long-term care insurance costs for 2025

You don't necessarily need to pay top dollar for long-term care insurance. Here's how to cut costs going into 2025.

How America can make health insurance great again

Republicans can improve health insurance options by freeing up Association Health Plans, embracing large Health Savings Accounts, deregulating short-term health policies, repealing some of the ...