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UnitedHealthcare head Brian Thompson’s killing shines light on health-insurance denial rates
Words written on shell casings — “deny,” “defend” and “depose” — are leading to discussions about frustrations over the number of claims that get denied.MarketWatch - 6d -
Brian Thompson murder investigation and insurer halts anesthesia policy change: Morning Rundown
Donald Trump overshadows Joe Biden in the lead-up to Inauguration Day.NBC News - 6d -
Insurance giant Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line for $4.6 billion
Aviva, the U.K.’s largest insurance company, has agreed to fully-acquire Direct Line for 275 pence per share, or £3.6 billion ($4.6 billion)MarketWatch - 6d -
The Memo: Killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO uncorks anger at insurance industry
The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street is the latest moment to shine a light on the tensions roiling American life. On social media in particular, some users ...The Hill - 6d -
Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal
Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance marketFinancial Times - 6d -
New photos released as NYPD hunt insurance boss killer
Police are still working to determine a motive in the slaying of insurance executive Brian Thompson.BBC News - 6d -
Giants hire two hitting coaches to complete Melvin's 2025 staff
The San Francisco Giants hired two assistant hitting coaches to finalize manager Bob Melvin's staff for the 2025 MLB season.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Insurance executive's murder sparks online praise and hate
Support or sympathy for the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO spread on social media, alarming some experts.NBC News - 6d -
Fake bomb threat targets homes of insurance executive killed in NYC: Police
Two residences owned by the family of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson were targeted Wednesday evening in what police are describing as a “swatting” incident, according to the Minnesota ...The Hill - 6d -
Liquor giant Brown-Forman’s stock rises on growth signals ahead despite market challenges
Brown-Forman Corp.’s stock rose 8% in premarket trading on Thursday after the liquor maker beat Wall Street estimates for profit and revenue in its latest quarter and said it expects to generate ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Many people can't afford long-term care insurance. One proposal calls for creating a federal program to help
For many Americans, finding affordable long-term care is a challenge. One congressman wants to create a federal program to help.CNBC - 6d -
Words on ammo in CEO shooting echo common phrase on insurer tactics: Delay, deny, defend
A message left at the scene of an insurance executive’s fatal shooting echoes a phrase commonly used to describe insurer tactics to avoid paying claimsABC News - 6d -
NYPD investigates bullet casing inscriptions in killing of insurance executive
Words ‘Deny’, ‘Defend’ and ‘Depose’ written on shells left at scene of shooting of UnitedHealth Group’s Brian ThompsonFinancial Times - 6d -
NBA Power Rankings: 'Embarrassing' Lakers keep dropping, giant-slaying Hawks on the rise, Magic enter top five
Meanwhile, the Cavs are slowly but surely losing grip on the top spotCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Insurance losses from natural catastrophes set to top $135bn
Two-thirds of global losses were in the US after two devastating hurricanesFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Natural-Catastrophes Insured Losses to Top $135 billion in 2024, Swiss Re Institute Says
Global insured losses from natural catastrophes like hurricanes and floods are on track to exceed $135 billion in 2024, marking the fifth consecutive year with such losses surpassing the ...The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 5 -
Nvidia tangos with an activist hedge fund: An excerpt from Tae Kim's new book on the tech giant
Starboard Value's Jeff Smith knows his firm sold its Nvidia stake way too soon, Tae Kim writes in "The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant."CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
How climate risks are driving up insurance premiums around the US – visualized
‘Tight correlation’ between premium rises and counties deemed most at risk from climate crisis, experts say. Concern over the climate crisis may evaporate in the White House from January, but its ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Regulators sign off on new global rules for insurers
Rules will not require insurance companies to set aside more capital but could raise their reporting costsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Scientists close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed
‘Cosmic collisions’ 12bn years ago could be key to understanding formation, say researchers. Galaxies crashing together 12bn years ago could have caused the universe’s biggest galaxies to form, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
A Health Insurance C.E.O. Was Gunned Down in Manhattan
Also, the Supreme Court appeared inclined to uphold a Tennessee law on trans care. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Giants QB Drew Lock to start vs. Saints in Week 14 while Tommy DeVito continues to nurse forearm injury
Lock gets another start under centerCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Rio Tinto investor urges mining giant to drop primary London listing
Hedge fund with £197m stake leads push to prioritise Sydney exchange as FTSE 100 firm outlines ambitious copper production targets. An activist investor in Rio Tinto has demanded the miner scrap ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Report: Ex-Giants exec Zaidi, Dodgers discussing front office role
Former San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi reportedly is in discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers about a return to the organization.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 4 -
Agricultural Giant Cargill to Lay Off Thousands of Workers
The company faces pressure on the beef industry and weak grain prices.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
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Giants' Dexter Lawrence placed on season-ending injured reserve after injuring elbow vs. Cowboys
Things have gotten even worse for Big BlueCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Giants' veteran says team doesn't know yet who will start at QB for Week 14 vs. Saints
Tommy DeVito and Drew Lock both took some reps on MondayCBS Sports - Dec. 2
