Live Insurance News

US government intends to take $4.7 billion from health insurance companies

February 6, 2023February 3, 2023 Marc

Insurance companies - paying back - American Flag

A new Medicare regulation will aggressively audit Advantage plans for indications of overbilling. The Biden administration has announced a new rule designed to crack down in Medicare private plans that have allowed insurance companies to overcharge the US government. The regulation is seeking a more aggressive approach to auditing the Medicare Advantage program’s plans. The Medicare Advantage program enrolls almost 50 percent of all the beneficiaries of Medicare. According to the Biden administration, it is expecting to recoup as much as $4.7 billion from insurance companies that have overcharged the…

Lisa Marie Presley had a $35 million life insurance policy when she died

February 1, 2023January 31, 2023 Marc

Tabloids have been speculating about family turmoil regarding the policy’s multimillion dollar payout. Though news reports have focused on the many millions of dollars in debt Lisa Marie Presley was facing by the end of her life, it seems that she was also covered by a $35 million life insurance policy worth $35 million. According to media reports, Lisa Marie Presley had taken out two separate policies. The media reports have indicated that the life insurance policies Lisa Marie Presley had taken out were for $25 million and for $10…

Life insurance experience differs among states due to health records

January 23, 2023January 19, 2023 Marc

Health trends in states across the country help to determine a consumer’s experience with coverage. The majority of people can’t say that they have absolutely flawless health and healthy lifestyles, and this impacts their overall experience shopping for life insurance policies. Across the United States, 4 out of every 10 adults have a minimum of two chronic illnesses. That said, some states across the countries have better wellness statistics than others, mainly due to two primary issues, the prevalence of unhealthy lifestyles and of substance abuse. This can have an…

Worldwide aerospace insurance renewals season could bring change

January 18, 2023January 17, 2023 Marc

The industry is facing an opportunity to look again at pricing, policy conditions and retention levels. This year’s aerospace insurance and reinsurance renewal season is arriving and is providing the opportunity to make changes for more favorable retention and pricing levels as well as policy conditions, said reinsurance broker Gallagher analysts. The global market is facing several a number of changes and renewal season is an opportunity to adapt. The aerospace insurance and reinsurance renewal season can open the door to adapt is a way that will allow insurers and…

Medigap insurance policies are frequently overlooked despite the benefits they offer

January 9, 2023January 7, 2023 Marc

About 14 million Americans own a Medicare Supplement policy, including seniors for whom it is viable. Medigap (Medicare Supplement) insurance is often left out of the spotlight when compared to Medicare Advantage, though it has a considerable amount to offer Americans, including seniors, for whom it is a very viable option. Medicare Supplement policies are carried by millions of Americans, but not all options are equal. This year, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has focused on the delivery of two central messages for consumers regarding Medigap coverage. The…

Disability insurance challenges face many long COVID patients

January 4, 2023January 3, 2023 Marc

Employees are experiencing claims denials when applying for short- or long-term benefits in these cases. Workers who are battling with long COVID have found that they are also struggling with their disability insurance, as many claims for short- and long-term benefits have been denied when they involve that condition. Even short-term claims that are approved are often later denied for long-term benefits. According to a recent CNBC report, experts have found that disability insurance policyholders who are approved for short-term benefits can still find it difficult to receive long-term benefits.…

Florida property insurance market must tackle substantial issues before special session

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 Marc

Another special session will take place later in December, but some challenges must be handled first. Former Republican Florida Senator Jeff Brandes, who launched a petition calling for lawmakers to convene this spring to tackle Florida’s critical property insurance market, is now calling for additional reforms to take place ahead of this month’s additional special session. The former senator has been making these moves from the sideline to try to push more reforms along. “It’s the most urgent pocketbook problem facing Florida today,” said former Senator Brandes, who previously represented…