Louisiana Sets Precedent with Mandatory Smoking Cessation Coverage
A landmark Louisiana law mandates health insurance to cover six months of smoking cessation treatments, marking a significant public health advancement.
February 20, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Louisiana
Virginia
Navigating the Future of SCI and TBI Rehabilitation in Workers’ Compensation
At the 20th Annual Workers’ Compensation ExecuSummit, experts discuss innovative rehabilitation techniques for spinal cord and brain injuries, highlighting the path to recovery and reemployment.
February 14, 2024
Education & Training
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Connecticut
Massive Cheese Product Recall Expands Over Listeria Concerns
The FDA lists 57 products in a growing recall over listeria contamination fears, with an investigation focusing on queso fresco and cotija cheeses.
February 14, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Alabama
Arizona
California
Colorado
Florida
Jury Awards $130 Million to Victims of Toxic Bottled Water
A Las Vegas jury awarded $130 million to five individuals who fell ill after consuming Real Water, marking a significant verdict against the bottled water company.
February 13, 2024
Life & Health
Litigation
Nevada
Insurtech Funding Falls to Four-Year Low in 2023, Reveals Gallagher Re Report
Insurtech funding declined to $4.5 billion in 2023, marking the lowest investment level since 2018 amidst a challenging economic climate.
February 5, 2024
Life & Health
Property
Technology
Discover the Next Generation of Insurance Talent with Rising Stars in Commercial Brokering
Meet Emily Weiss Schaffer, a 2023 Fine Arts Power Broker, and explore her journey and insights into the world of fine art insurance.
February 2, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Risk Management
New York
State Insurance Legislators Endorse "Colorado-Plus" Model for Dental Plan MLRs
The National Council of Insurance Legislators adopts a Colorado-inspired model for dental plans’ Medical-Loss Ratios, aiming for fairer premium spending on patient care.
January 30, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Colorado
Massachusetts
West Virginia
Proposal to Introduce Pet Insurance in New York Gains Momentum
New York legislators aim to join other states in offering pet insurance, with proposed bills focusing on regulatory frameworks and consumer protection.
January 30, 2024
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Property
California
Maine
Mississippi
New York
Washington
Revolutionizing Health Coverage with Hourly Wage-Based Insurance
Exploring the impact of hourly wage-based insurance, a new approach offering flexible, real-time premium adjustments for health coverage.
January 24, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Pharmacists Enhance PBM Effectiveness in Workers’ Comp and Auto No-Fault Sectors
Discover how pharmacists in PBMs are revolutionizing patient care in workers’ compensation and auto no-fault by using their diverse expertise.
January 22, 2024
Auto
Life & Health
Technology
Workers' Compensation
Study Reveals High Levels of Nanoplastics in Bottled Water
New research uncovers a startling concentration of nanoplastics in bottled water, potentially redefining health risks associated with plastic pollution.
January 17, 2024
Life & Health
Technology
Renewed Interest in Long Term Care Insurance Amidst Rising Healthcare Costs
As healthcare expenses rise, long term care insurance sees a resurgence of interest from consumers seeking financial security for their senior years.
January 11, 2024
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Risk Management
Arizona Health Care Provider Settles Fraud Allegations for Nearly $10 Million
Atlantic Home Health Care LLC agrees to pay nearly $10 million to settle allegations of defrauding a federal health care program for Department of Energy employees.
January 11, 2024
Fraud
Insurance Industry
Legislation & Regulation
Life & Health
Arizona
Gen Z and Millennials Recognize Life Insurance’s Importance but Lag in Purchasing Policies
Despite acknowledging the importance of life insurance, Gen Z and Millennials are underinsured compared to other age groups, with misconceptions about cost being a key barrier.
January 8, 2024
Education & Training
Insurance Industry
Life & Health
Technology
Minnesota Woman Sues Dentist Over Extensive, Allegedly Harmful Dental Procedures
A Minnesota woman sues her dentist for alleged negligence, claiming extensive dental work in one visit led to disfigurement and health issues.
January 3, 2024
Liability
Life & Health
Litigation
Risk Management
Minnesota
