Thousands turned to Palmetto Project for help navigating health insurance challenges

South Carolina Health Insurance: Navigating Rising Premiums and Finding Affordable Coverage in 2026 For many South Carolinians, securing affordable health insurance in 2026 has become increasingly challenging. The recent Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) brought significant premium increases for numerous individuals, prompting a surge in demand for assistance from organizations like Palmetto Project. The Impact of … Read more

UK sanctions New Zealand-based marine insurer Maritime Mutual after reported links to Iran and Russian oil shipments

New Zealand Insurer Embroiled in Sanctions Probe: A Shadowy World of Oil and Risk Auckland-based Maritime Mutual Insurance Association (NZ) Ltd is under scrutiny following police raids in October, linked to potential breaches of the Russia Sanctions Act 2022. The investigation, revealed by Reuters, highlights the complex and often opaque world of maritime insurance and … Read more

Global property insurance rates fall in Q4 2025 as soft market takes hold: Marsh Risk

Global Property Insurance Rates Continue Descent: What’s Driving the Shift? Global property insurance rates are continuing their downward trajectory, marking the sixth consecutive quarterly decline as of Q4 2025. Broker Marsh Risk reported a 9% global decline, with the Pacific region experiencing the most significant drop at 14%. This trend signals a softening insurance market, … Read more

Denver Public Schools moves to drop Kaiser Permanente after 50 years

Denver Public Schools and Kaiser Permanente: A Healthcare Breakup and the Future of Employee Benefits A decades-long partnership between Denver Public Schools (DPS) and Kaiser Permanente Colorado is facing a potential end, sparking concerns among educators and raising questions about the future of employee health benefits. The dispute, which has already led to a district … Read more

Experian Brings Its Insurance Market to ChatGPT

Experian and ChatGPT: A Glimpse into the Future of AI-Powered Insurance Shopping Experian has launched its Insurance Marketplace app directly within OpenAI’s ChatGPT, signaling a significant shift in how consumers shop for auto insurance. This move isn’t just about convenience; it represents a broader trend of leveraging conversational AI to simplify complex financial decisions. The … Read more

Bill seeks to expand mental health treatment services in Iowa

Iowa Bill Aims to Bridge Gap in Subacute Mental Health Care A bill, House File 2220, is currently moving forward in the Iowa legislature with the goal of expanding access to subacute mental health services. These facilities provide a crucial level of care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, offering stabilization and treatment outside … Read more

Brewster family’s story sheds light on rural health insurance crisis | Spokane News

The Squeezing of Rural America: When Healthcare Costs Threaten Small Businesses Dave McNamara’s story, unfolding in Brewster, Washington, isn’t unique. It’s a microcosm of a growing crisis impacting rural communities across the United States: the escalating cost of healthcare and its devastating effect on small businesses and individual livelihoods. McNamara, running Grovers Building Supply – … Read more

Add Miguel Rojas to the list of those unable to play in WBC

The Rising Cost of Passion: Why More Stars Are Sitting Out the World Baseball Classic The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the pride of representing one’s nation – the World Baseball Classic (WBC) is supposed to embody the purest joy of baseball. Yet, a growing number of high-profile players, including several … Read more

UHC Provides Helpful Guide to Surgery Admission Status – RACmonitor

The Shifting Landscape of Inpatient Admissions: A Look Ahead The start of 2026 is already signaling a significant shift in how inpatient admissions are handled, and surprisingly, a major insurance company, UnitedHealthcare (UHC), is leading the charge. This isn’t about generosity; it’s about navigating a complex new reality created by the Centers for Medicare & … Read more

Randolph seeking 13th District state House seat | Local News

The Shifting Sands of Location Data: How Where You Are Shapes What You Buy <p>For decades, businesses have understood the importance of knowing *who* their customers are. Now, the focus is rapidly shifting to *where* they are. The seemingly simple request for a state and zip code, as seen in many online checkout processes, is … Read more