Minnesota home insurance premiums jumped 34% in a year
Minnesota posted the biggest rise in US homeowner insurance premiums, with costs up 34% as severe weather, repair expenses, and aging homes pushed rates higher
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Trump administration probes states over abortion insurance mandates
HHS investigates 13 states requiring abortion coverage, citing Weldon Amendment disputes and renewed federal enforcement stance
US unemployment insurance rules shift access and eligibility across states
US unemployment insurance access shrinks as states cut benefit weeks and adjust earnings rules, leaving gaps for many workers seeking support
Nevada’s Affordable Care Act enrollment slips 5.5% as subsidies fade, officials stay calm
Nevada Health Link reports stable ACA enrollment despite higher premiums and expired subsidies, with public option plans drawing 10% of signups
Connecticut lawmakers question mandate-heavy health insurance plans as costs climb
Connecticut legislators debate soaring health insurance costs as mandated benefits hit 81, raising premiums for individuals, small employers, and ACA enrollees
US Labor Department sends fraud strike team to Minnesota UI
The US Labor Department will review Minnesota’s Unemployment Insurance program after fraud findings raised concerns over system integrity
Medica to acquire UCare contracts, expanding coverage for 300k members
Medica will acquire key UCare contracts and assets in 2026, expanding coverage for 300k members as UCare exits Medicare Advantage and scales back Medicaid
Whistleblowers accuse Farm Bureau P&C Insurance of fraud concealment and retaliation
Two ex-investigators sue Farm Bureau, alleging fraud cover ups, retaliation, and long running pressure to hide cases from state regulators
Strategic Limited Partners exits Minnesota after $290k penalty for unlicensed health plans
Strategic Limited Partners must halt insurance business in Minnesota, repay consumers, and pay $290k after selling unauthorized health plans tied to MNsure confusion
Tesla Insurance eyes Florida – real-time pricing, employee rates, and a 12-state footprint
Tesla filed an updated Florida auto program effective Dec 2025, runs Safety Score 2.2 with up to ±50% monthly premium swings, and operates across 12 states with in-house insurers
NAIC Task Force Reconsiders Life Insurance illustration guidelines
The NAIC Life Actuarial Task Force is revisiting Actuarial Guideline 49-A (AG 49-A), aiming to tighten rules around life insurance illustrations and impose consistent disclosure standards
NAIC advances disclosure rules for offshore life reinsurance
The NAIC Life Actuarial Task Force has endorsed disclosure-only asset adequacy testing guidelines for reinsurance
U.S. Supreme Court case challenges preventive care mandates in insurance
U.S. Supreme Court will begin hearing arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood, a case that questions the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Senator Miller introduces Minnesota Bitcoin Act to advance state crypto adoption
Senator Jeremy Miller introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act (SF2661), aiming to expand the state’s financial tools by incorporating crypto into state investment strategies
Lawmakers are reviewing a bill to establish the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program
Lawmakers in Minnesota are reviewing a bill to establish the Minnesota Lifeline Insurance Program, aimed at offering low-cost auto insurance to eligible low-income drivers
NAIC Life Actuarial Task Force drafts new rules for offshore reinsurance accuracy
NAIC Life Actuarial Task Force is developing new rules to assess the accuracy of offshore reinsurance agreements
Standard Insurance sues Securian Financial over $50 mn earn-out dispute
Standard Insurance Co. has sued Securian Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Minnesota Life Insurance Co., over $50 mn in earn-out payments tied to a 2022 acquisition
Tesla offers state-specific discounts for car insurance policyholders with various limits
Tesla now offers state-specific discounts for car insurance policyholders in the 12 states where Tesla Insurance operates. These discounts aim to lower insurance costs
Winter Storm Elliott delivered insured losses of $5.4 bn in U.S. & Canada
Winter Storm Elliott likely delivered insured losses of $5.4 billion across 42 states after sweeping the bulk of the United States at the peak of the Holiday season
Healthcare Insurance premiums in U.S. increases. How is Medicare changing?
Healthcare costs are increasing for most Americans in 2023. Without a public healthcare system price rises in some states may put thousands onto worse coverage plans
Finding affordable health insurance in California can be overwhelming. You’re faced with dozens of plan options, unfamiliar terms and questions about whether you qualify for subsidies through Covered California
Health insurance is an integral part of employee benefits packages in the United States. However, any employer federally required to provide this compensation could admit that their costs can be burdensome
Fitch Ratings warns U.S. health insurers face a tougher 2026 as medical costs rise, ACA subsidies expire, and policy uncertainty weighs on margins
Providing health insurance in California is becoming a competitive necessity for attracting and retaining top talent, particularly in industries such as technology, finance, cyber