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Arkansas health insurers propose 26.2% rate increases for individual plans

Premiums for individual health insurance plans in Arkansas, including those offered through healthcare.gov, would increase an average of 26.2% in 2026 under proposed rates filed by the insurers with the Arkansas Insurance Department.The plans include those covering about 227,000...

Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho repeats as Ward’s Top 50 performer in 2025 – Insurance News

POCATELLO — Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho, the largest property-casualty insurance company headquartered in the Gem State, announced today that it has once again been named one of the top 50 performing insurance companies in the United States by the Ward Group...

OPINION: Caught in the chaos of Alberta’s new auto insurance system

When Alberta announced changes to its automobile insurance system aimed at lowering costs, I was skeptical—but I figured I’d wait and see what happened. So far, I'm getting a first-hand look at the chaos and uncertainty...

Berkshire Hathaway Cites Pollution Exclusion to Deny Coverage in Mesothelioma Lawsuits 

Mesothelioma is an occupational disease caused by exposure to asbestos, and professional painters are among those being increasingly diagnosed with the rare form of cancer. Decades ago, paint and drywall both contained the carcinogenic mineral, and this has led to asbestos-related lawsuits naming Murco...

Lao PDR signs impact-based insurance policy with SEADRIF

The agreement continues Lao PDR’s push for innovative disaster risk financing.The Government of Lao PDR has signed a new sovereign disaster risk insurance policy with SEADRIF Insurance Company, offering up to $16m in financial protection over two years.The policy covers multiple perils, including...

Shapiro Administration Highlights 30 Years of Protecting Pennsylvanians through the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund (USTIF) | Insurance Department

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today celebrated the Underground Storage Tank Indemnification Fund’s (USTIF) 30th anniversary. USTIF is a unique program that helps clean up leaks from underground fuel tanks and protects the...