US P&C rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades in 2025: AM Best
In 2025, rating upgrades outnumbered downgrades for the US P&C industry for the first time in several years, driven by the commercial lines segment, according to AM Best’s recent report. AM Best noted that both upgrades and downgrades declined in…
Are the Tradeoffs from Prior Authorization Worth It?
In his latest column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman asks if prior authorization review could be eliminated entirely, discussing how it might be done and the tradeoffs.
Calculadora del Mercado de Seguros Médicos
Esta calculadora ilustra las primas (el costo mensual de su seguro) y subsidios para las personas que compran seguro médico por su propia cuenta en el mercado de seguros de salud (o de intercambio) creado por la Ley de Cuidado…
Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator
The Health Insurance Marketplace Calculator, updated with 2025 premium data, provides estimates of health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”) created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
BW expands partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation
Barnett Waddingham has expanded its partnership with Pension Insurance Corporation, taking on full administration services for two schemes currently progressing to full buyout.
How Does Cost Affect Access to Health Care?
This analysis explores trends in how the cost of healthcare affects access to care in the U.S. using National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) data. In 2024, about 1 in 6 adults (17%) reported delaying or not getting healthcare due to…
Nick Studer succeeds Martin South as President and CEO of Marsh Risk
Marsh, a global insurance broker and risk advisor, has appointed Nick Studer as President and Chief Executive Officer of Marsh Risk, succeeding Martin South, who will take on an enterprise-wide role as Chief Client Officer of Marsh, effective 1st April…
Sodalis Capital introduces Brecon Specialty to expand global cyber and technology E&O broking
Sodalis Capital, an investment firm specialising in international insurance intermediaries, has announced the launch of Brecon Specialty Ltd. Headquartered in London, the new brokerage will provide specialist broking and risk advisory services to independent brokers across global markets, in addition…
OAK Global appoints Kaylee Darkins as Chief People & Communications Officer
OAK Global, a risk partner underwriting through Lloyd’s Syndicates 2843 and 1440, has announced the appointment of Kaylee Darkins as Chief People and Communications Officer, effective 9th March 2026. In her new role, Darkins will lead OAK Global’s people strategy,…
DUAL and LSM form Property and Financial Lines partnership in Latin America
DUAL Latin America has partnered Liberty Specialty Markets Latin America (Liberty), part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, to deliver enhanced Property and Financial Lines capacity in the middle market segment for brokers and clients across the region. The partnership, which…