Insurers Rebound - QuikReader

UnitedHealthcare shooting highlights US insurance crisis

The choice is clear: reform the system now, or watch as public trust continues to erode, taking with it any hope of preserving the institutional legitimacy necessary for healthcare to function in a ...

The Hill - Dec. 8

New details emerge in the manhunt for insurance CEO's killer

Police found a backpack in Central Park that they believe belongs to the man who killed an insurance executive in New York City. They found Monopoly money inside. The search for the suspect has now ...

NBC News - Dec. 8

Killing of insurance CEO reveals simmering anger at US health system

Long-standing frustrations were revealed online after a health insurance executive was shot and killed in New York City.

BBC News - Dec. 7

UnitedHealthcare CEO's shooting opens a door for many to vent frustrations over insurance

The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO has opened the door for many people to vent their frustrations and anger over the insurance industry

ABC News - Dec. 7

My health insurer billed me for $1,883 I didn’t owe. Here’s how I fought it — and won.

Consumer protections exist, but it can take a lot of time, patience and determination to fight a health insurer, and not everyone prevails.

MarketWatch - Dec. 7

CEO killing surfaces anger aimed at health insurance industry

While investigators haven't locked down a motive for the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the killing has triggered a wave of anger and criticism on social media. Much of it ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Health insurers step up security, scrub websites of leadership information

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is spurring other major health companies to remove the photos of executives from their websites, close buildings and even switch to a virtual ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

UnitedHealthcare CEO killing spurs Centene to hold virtual meeting and insurers to pull exec photos

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot on his way to an investor meeting by a masked gunman on a New York City street.

CNBC - Dec. 6

Insurance CEO shooting suspect likely left NYC: Police

Law enforcement officials believe the suspected gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday has now left New York City on a bus. The New York Police Department (NYPD) ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Insurance CEO shooter's meticulous planning has helped him evade police so far, experts say

The gunman being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has not made it easy for the New York Police Department to find him, but he did leave behind some confounding clues ...

NBC News - Dec. 6

How an insurance CEO's killer became a symbol of American anger

People on social media have been celebrating the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was killed in an apparent premeditated attack.

The Hill - Dec. 6

UnitedHealthcare CEO death sparks wider outrage over health care system, insurance

The public's deep frustration with the health insurance industry is coming to the surface online after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

CBS News - Dec. 6

Live Updates: U.S. Job Growth Rebounds

The labor market added 227,000 jobs, a big rebound from October, when storms in the Southeast and a major strike disrupted work. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2 percent.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder sparks online outrage at health insurance industry

While the motive for the UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder remains unknown, online reactions reveal deep frustrations with the health insurance industry, including from doctors.

CBS News - Dec. 6

After UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting, Americans Express Frustration With Health Insurance Industry

The shooting death of a UnitedHealthcare executive in Manhattan has unleashed Americans’ frustrations with an industry that often denies coverage and reimbursement for medical claims.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Employers added 227,000 in November as job market rebounded

The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.

CBS News - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

US adds 227,000 jobs in November, rebounds from October slump

The U.S. job market rebounded in November after a major slowdown, according to data released Friday by the Labor Department. The U.S. added 227,000 jobs last month and the jobless rate ticked ...

The Hill - Dec. 6

Jobs Report Likely to Show Rebound After Storms and Strikes Hit October Totals

Forecasts expect Labor Department figures to show 208,000 jobs were added last month, a huge jump from the 12,000 jobs added the previous month.

Inc. - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.

The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn insurance deal

Combined group would control a fifth of UK motor insurance market

Financial Times - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 6

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 - Dec. 5

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 - Dec. 5

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 - Dec. 5

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 claims

ABC News - Dec. 5

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 Thompson

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Insurance losses from natural catastrophes set to top $135bn

Two-thirds of global losses were in the US after two devastating hurricanes

Financial 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

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 costs

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Lululemon’s Stock Has Rebounded. What to Expect From Earnings.

Investors are looking for evidence that the company’s product strategy and holiday momentum can drive a sustained recovery.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5

Gwath has career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds, No. 24 San Diego State beats Fresno State 84-62

FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Magoon Gwath had career highs of 25 points and 10 rebounds and No. 24 San Diego State beat Fresno State 84-62 on Wednesday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for ...

Yahoo Sports - 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

Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows

The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.

Inc. - Dec. 4

South Korean stocks rebound from lows in chaotic trading as president says he's lifting martial law

The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF (EWY), which tracks more than 90 large and mid-sized companies in South Korea, at one point tumbled to a 52-week low.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Penix ready but believes Cousins will rebound

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said he'll be ready if he's called on to start but believes Kirk Cousins will bounce back from his recent struggles.

ESPN - Dec. 2

Latest in Insurers Rebound

Topics