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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into Superior HealthPlan, a Medicaid insurance provider in the state. The investigation follows serious allegations that the company engaged in illegal surveillance of Texans, including lawmakers and journalists. Superior HealthPlan, which provides Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage, is accused of hiring private investigators to … Read more

Hackers have breached Oracle Corp.’s systems, stealing patient data in an effort to extort various medical providers across the United States. This alarming incident was revealed by a source familiar with the situation and confirmed through a notification sent by Oracle to its clients. The breach occurred sometime after January 22, when hackers accessed Oracle’s … Read more

Louisiana lawmakers are looking at a new bill that could change how insurance companies set auto rates for drivers over 65. House Bill 258 aims to prevent insurers from raising premiums just because a policyholder turns 65 years old. If passed, this bill would impose fines of up to $10,000 for each violation, targeting companies … Read more

Alliant Insurance Services has made an important addition to its team by appointing Danny Reeder as a vice president in its employee benefits group. This announcement was made on April 4, 2025. Reeder will be based in Utah and comes with over 13 years of experience in strategic benefits consulting, self-funding, and cost management. In … Read more

ALKEME has announced the appointment of Don Esparza as the new president for its South/Southwest region. This decision, made public on April 4, 2025, is part of the company’s strategy to grow its presence in the southern and southwestern United States. Esparza comes with over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked … Read more

W.R. Berkley Corp. announced on Friday that Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. from Japan will acquire a 15% stake in the company. This purchase will happen through open market transactions or private deals with third parties. Notably, the Berkley family will retain all of their shares and will not sell any stock to facilitate this deal. … Read more

A Las Vegas man has been charged with serious crimes after a disturbing incident at a Tesla collision business. Paul Hyon Kim, 36, appeared in U.S. District Court facing charges of arson and unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm. The charges stem from an event on March 18, when police received reports of someone setting … Read more

The US National Weather Service (NWS) is facing significant changes as it plans to merge two of its main forecasting departments. This move comes amid a potential loss of up to 1,000 employees, which represents a substantial portion of its workforce of over 4,000. During an all-hands meeting on Thursday, NWS Director Ken Graham informed … Read more

The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging lawmakers in Florida to reject House Bill 1181. This bill proposes to eliminate the state’s no-fault auto insurance system, which the APCIA warns could lead to higher insurance costs and increased legal disputes. Adam Shores, the APCIA’s senior vice president for state government relations, expressed concern … Read more

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses face growing threats from cybercrime, especially ransomware attacks. A recent report from Cowbell highlights that larger companies, those making over $50 million a year, are experiencing 2.5 times more cyber incidents than smaller firms. This alarming trend has prompted experts to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in combating … Read more