The Latest Breaking News from Insurance

Palantir Wins Larger Contract With Major Mexican Insurer GNP Seguros. This Could Move the Needle for PLTR Stock.

Palantir Technologies signed a multi-year, multimillion-dollar expansion deal with GNP Seguros, Mexico’s largest insurer, marking its first publicly announced commercial customer in Latin America and expanding use of its Foundry and AI platform across health, life, auto, and property insurance lines.

Barchart · Jul 9

Insurance company AssuranceAmerica exposes 6.9 million drivers following major data breach — here's what we know

No one has claimed responsibility for AssuranceAmerica attack yet.

TechRadar · Jul 9

Oil tanker traffic through Hormuz at near standstill as attacks strain Iran truce

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped. U.S. airstrikes on Iran triggered retaliation, escalating shipping risks significantly. Vessels are switching off tracking transponders, making navigation more difficult. One LNG tanker remains stranded after a projectile strike near Oman. Insurance firms are reviewing policy terms following recent…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Microsoft layoffs: Here's the severance package employees are getting after latest job cuts

Microsoft offers up to 39 weeks of pay and continued benefits to laid-off workers. This generous package includes stock vesting and health insurance coverage for employees. The company is restructuring its workforce while investing heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. These layoffs primarily impact the sales and Xbox divisions of the…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Chris Murphy Slams Trump Letting Insurers Lend Money to Patients at 'Sky High Interest Rates' as 'Total Scam'

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized the President Donald Trump administration’s health care approach, arguing that a proposal allowing insurers to offer loans to patients would increase financial burdens instead of making coverage more affordable.

Benzinga · Jul 9

Millions of Middle-Aged Americans Are Delaying Medical Care Until 65, and Their Health May Be Paying the Price

ACA premiums tripled for some adults 50-64 in 2026, pushing many to delay cancer screenings and specialist care until Medicare at 65. Here's the health risk.

Medical Daily · Jul 9

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes against Iran

Oil prices increased on Thursday following new U.S. strikes against Iran. These actions have diminished hopes for peace and the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude futures saw notable gains in early trading. Shipowners are expected to adopt a more cautious approach to voyages through the…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Your Prescription Could Still Cost Hundreds on Medicaid—7 Ways to Lower the Price

Navigating healthcare costs can be a significant challenge, even for those covered by state programs. You might assume that having Medicaid guarantees low prices, but...

Saving Advice · Jul 8

Many elite athletes live with health impacts long after they retire. Should they carry all the costs?

When former All Black Sonny Bill Williams spoke from hospital before his recent neck surgery, his message was not simply about pain. It was a warning to young athletes and their parents about the physical price that can come with a professional sporting career.

The Conversation · Jul 8

Therapy Gaps: What Parents Are Paying Out-of-Pocket for Speech and OT

Parents seeking speech and occupational therapy for their children are increasingly facing a difficult financial reality. Even with health insurance, many families discover that deductibles, visit limits, or provider shortages leave them paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars out of pocket each year. Private-pay therapy often becomes the only…

Kids Ain't Cheap · Jul 8