Trump signs executive order to influence college accreditation process
President Trump also signed an executive order to enforce laws on the books about universities disclosing large foreign gifts.
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Jimmy Tsai to lead newly-launched Howden Re Taiwan as MD
Howden has announced the launch of Howden Re Taiwan, appointing Jimmy Tsai to lead the office as Managing Director. Tsai, who will join Howden in June this year, has over 15 years of experience in the Taiwanese and Asian reinsurance market. He began his career as a Special Assistant to the President of Taian Insurance…
2 South Korean fighter jets accidentally drop 8 bombs on civilian area
Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training, injuring at least eight people, officials said.
Strategic decision to run-on a fully-funded pension scheme
Faced with the choice of proceeding with a buyout or continuing to run the scheme, the trustees and sponsor of a DB scheme sought expert guidance.
30-year vs. 15-year mortgage loans: Which is better during inflation?
Experts say both can make financial sense during inflation, depending on your circumstances and goals.
In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can’t Find or Afford Care
RICHMOND, Vt. — On a warm autumn morning, Roger Brown walked through a grove of towering trees whose sap fuels his maple syrup business. He was checking for damage after recent flooding. But these days, his workers’ health worries him more than his trees’. The cost of Slopeside Syrup’s employee health insurance premiums spiked 24%…
NIH ultra-processed food scientist says RFK Jr. aides censored him
HHS denied censoring Dr. Kevin Hall, the researcher who announced his early retirement on Wednesday, saying it was a “deliberate distortion of the facts.”
Navigating the Maze: A Look at Health Insurance Complexities and Consumer Protections
This brief discusses how consumers understand what their insurance covers, what to do when coverage for care is denied, and what protections exist to ensure that information is available and coverage determinations are fair, accurate, and timely.
Tariff pressures mount for US insurers, says KBRA
KBRA, a US-based credit rating agency, notes that while the US insurance industry has historically been resilient in the face of economic uncertainty, ongoing tariff disputes and broader trade tensions are now presenting a more complex and layered set of credit challenges. These pressures are being felt most acutely in the property and casualty (P&C)…
Specialty MGAs Nirvana and Pulse to merge
Specialty Managing General Agents (MGAs) Nirvana and Pulse have announced plans to merge. Pulse specialises in non-standard Accident, Health, and Life insurance, offering coverage to individuals often declined by mainstream insurers. Nirvana underwrites a global portfolio across Media Errors & Omissions (E&O), Tech E&O, Cyber, and Warranty & Indemnity insurance and is a leading media…