Costs for Employer Healthcare & Insurance. Top Trends
Employer medical insurance costs are higher than they’ve ever been and are increasing at rates that have not been seen in nearly a decade
Health Insurance Inclusion
“Health Insurance Inclusion” focuses on the integration of health insurance within various contexts and sectors. This category reviews how health insurance is incorporated into different policies, programs, and services. It examines the extent to which health insurance is accessible and inclusive across different demographics and regions.
The reviews cover topics such as the effectiveness of insurance policies in providing comprehensive coverage, addressing gaps in accessibility, and ensuring that diverse populations have equitable access to health services.
This category also evaluates innovations in policy design and implementation aimed at improving health insurance inclusion. It provides insights into how well insurance systems meet the needs of all individuals, particularly those in underserved or marginalized communities. The goal is to highlight best practices and areas for improvement in making health insurance more inclusive and effective for everyone.
2024 US Health Insurance Market Trends: Rates, Price and Coverage
US health insurance exchanges and has remained fluid during this time, with insurer participation, pricing, and plans changing from year to year
Global Medical Trend Rate for 2024
The global average medical trend rate for 2024 to be 10.1%, up from 9.2% in 2023 and the highest rate since 2015
Health Insurance Premium Rate in New York Increased
The New York State Department of Financial Services has approved health insurance premium rate increases for health insurers
U.S. Employers Health Care Insurance Costs. How to Reduce Healthcare Price?
Average costs for U.S. employers that pay for their employees’ health care will increase 8.5%. How to Reduce Healthcare Costs?
Large U.S. Health Insurers Have Expanded Participation in Individual Insurance
Fitch Ratings does not expect rating implications for U.S. health insurers from the expiration of Medicaid continuous enrollment
Life & Health Inclusive Insurance: Availability, Accessibility, Affordability
No Life & Health (L&H) insurance market is fully inclusive. This is supported by the findings of Swiss Re Institute L&H Insurance Inclusion Radar
Protective Measures Seniors and Families Should Take to Avoid Medicare Scams
Scammers often use deceptive tactics to lure unsuspecting seniors into sharing their Medicare number. They might offer to send free medical supplies or genetic testing kits
Marine mutual insurers and P&I Clubs are planning rate hikes for 2025, driven by rising claims and inflation pressures. Marine mutuals are under growing pressure
Hurricane Helene’s recent destruction underscores the rising flood risk impacting local economies and tax bases in the Eastern and Southern United States
Changes to reinsurance-related capital requirements proposed by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority strengthen Australian general insurers’ credit profiles
European insurers' ratings will remain unaffected by the proposed capital surcharges on fossil fuel-related assets, according to EIOPA