Freelancers Union to establish new insurance plans in New York, New Jersey, and Oregon

The Freelancers Union, a non-profit organization that represents freelance workers, has received a $341 million loan from the U.S. government. The money will help the organization set up health insurance plans in three states. New York, New Jersey, and Oregon are the states where the plans will take root once they have been finalized. The plans are meant to compete with those that come from for-profit insurance companies and may help lower coverage rates by bringing in more competition to the markets. The Freelancers Union owns its own insurance company…

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Insurance company coming to the Middle East to offer coverage to Palestinians

A new insurance company is being formed in the Middle East to cater to the Arab sector. Businessmen from Israel and Palestine have come together to create the company, which will compete in Israel’s insurance market. The as-yet-unnamed company is currently ramping up funds to meet Israeli regulations. Observers expect that the company will be fully operational by the end of next year. Thus far, the company has garnered a wealth of support from the Arab community. At launch, the company will offer elementary insurance as well as car and…

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