New York is considering asking property and casualty insurers to cover the claims of insolvent taxi insurer American Transit Insurance Co., according to people familiar with the plans. That measure is one of several options under discussion as the state’s Department of Financial Services — which regulates insurers — grapples with mounting financial troubles at … Read more
The landscape of risk is undergoing a dramatic transformation, becoming increasingly complex, frequent, and unpredictable. This new reality demands a fundamental shift in how businesses and insurers approach risk assessment and management, according to a white paper by Majesco on trends shaping insurance in 2025. Insurance operational costs are increasing, growth is limited, and profitability … Read more
PORTLAND, Ore. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Kaiser Permanente’s Sunnyside and Westside medical centers as 2025 high performing hospitals for maternity care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study. … Read more
Medicare is the U.S. public health insurance for citizens 65 and older. Standard Medicare doesn’t provide coverage for people traveling or living outside the U.S., with a few unusual exceptions. Medicare also doesn’t cover emergency health care, or prescription drugs that you buy outside the U.S., for any reason. Nearly 19% of Americans get their … Read more
TDI experts answer Texans’ top auto insurance questions. What should auto insurance cost, and what’s the best kind to get? To answer a question about cost, you need to know what a policy covers first. TDI’s automotive insurance guide can help, and there’s a policy comparison tool at www.opic.texas.gov. It’s important to know what you … Read more
