The Latest Breaking News from Insurance

ACA Enrollment Falls to 19.2 Million as Coverage Drops in Every State but New Mexico

New KFF data show ACA enrollment fell in every state except New Mexico. Here is how coverage loss affects prescriptions, screenings, and re-enrollment options.

Medical Daily · Aug 4

Man almost loses his million-dollar insurance after a surprise $1,500 social security debt notice. The amount jumps by more than 400%: ‘they cannot’

The debt kept increasing every time he contacted the agency

We Got This Covered · Aug 4

How wildfires and heatwaves affect your travel insurance

As wildfires blazed on the Cap Ferret peninsula in south-west France in July, some people left by boat. The roads out run through dense pine plantation, the fire had reached them, and the gendarmerie put those without cars onto ferries.

The Conversation · Aug 4

With Russia at the door and the US backing away, Europe has to build its own ‘way of war’

Even in a Europe-focused Nato 3.0, Washington would still want to call the shots. We need an insurance policy, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK · Aug 4

LIC shares sink 9% as OFS opens at 11% discount. Here's all you need to know

LIC shares plunged nearly 9% after the government’s offer for sale (OFS) to divest up to a 6.5% stake in the insurer opened for institutional investors. The OFS includes a 2.5% base offer and a 4% green shoe option, with a floor price of Rs 382 per share, an 11%…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Life insurer rejected Rs 70 lakh death claim, but consumer commission ordered it to refund Rs 7 lakh premium despite a lapsed policy; here's why

A life insurer denied a seventy lakh death claim after a policy lapsed. The policyholder had paid seven lakh as the first year premium. The consumer commission ordered the insurer to refund this initial premium payment. This decision prevented unjust enrichment by the insurance company. Policyholders must pay premiums on…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

Mechanic Works On Land Rover Discovery—He Accidentally ‘Totals’ It: 'Don't Tell The Customer'

'As a service advisor, I would HATE to explain this to the customer.'

Motor1 · Aug 4

5 Insurance Statements That Can Complicate an Auto Claim

A few words after a crash can create a surprisingly big headache during an auto claim. Statements that sound harmless, casual, or even helpful can create confusion if they do not match the facts, the damage, or the timeline of what happened.

Clever Dude · Aug 3

5 Home-Equity Borrowing Mistakes That Can Put a Paid-Down House at Risk

A nearly paid-down house can feel like a financial fortress, but home-equity borrowing can create new risks when homeowners treat their property like an endless piggy bank. A home equity loan or line of credit can provide funds for major expenses, yet careless decisions can turn years of mortgage progress…

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 3

A shocking 92 percent of US adults are not going to the doctor because it’s too expensive

The decision to delay medical care involves multiple factors, including gender - women are more likely to put off care than men

The Independent UK · Aug 3