In Zimbabwe, where formal employment is scarce and medical costs are prohibitive, a stark financial choice is being made: affordable funeral policies are vastly outpacing health insurance, reflecting a cultural prioritization of dignified burials over accessible healthcare.
A federal judge has removed the death penalty as an option for Luigi Mangione, accused of assassinating a top health insurance executive in New York. The ruling narrows the federal case while state murder charges proceed.
A social media poll by billionaire Mark Cuban reveals a near-even split on which part of U.S. health insurance is more financially painful—premiums or deductibles. The results, and the outpouring of personal stories in the replies, underscore a system many describe as forcing impossible choices amid relentlessly rising costs.
Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.
French reinsurer SCOR has expanded its underwriting capacity for Baobab Insurance's cyber policies in Germany and Austria, now covering companies with annual revenues up to €1 billion, marking a strategic push into Europe's industrial cyber risk market.
Facing a significant stock decline and a challenging Medicare Advantage outlook, UnitedHealth Group announces leadership changes and a 'Back to Basics' operational reset, aiming to stabilize its core business amid shifting market dynamics.
RBC Capital reaffirms its Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, citing management's commitment to long-term earnings targets, even as a lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate proposal triggers a sharp sell-off in the health insurer's shares.
While the healthcare sector has surged 17.4% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500, regulatory headwinds and valuation concerns demand a selective approach. We examine one stock with a durable edge and two facing significant challenges.
A proposed near-zero payment increase for Medicare Advantage plans by the Trump administration has blindsided Wall Street, erasing billions in market value and raising fears of a prolonged downturn for major health insurers.
Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.
A New York federal judge has dismissed murder and weapons charges against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The ruling deals a significant setback to federal prosecutors and removes the possibility of a death penalty in the high-profile case.
Investment firm Giverny Capital highlights insurance distributor TWFG as a key holding in its latest letter, revealing a challenging year where its value-focused strategy lagged the AI-fueled market rally.
Shares of the direct-to-consumer telehealth company Hims & Hers have been halved over the past six months, trading near $27. Investors are now weighing whether the steep sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper troubles ahead.
The third-quarter earnings season revealed a stark divergence in performance among leading healthcare technology providers. While Omnicell impressed with strong results and a soaring stock, peers like Evolent Health and Astrana Health faced significant market headwinds despite revenue beats.
Walmart appoints veteran executive John Furner as its new chief executive, placing digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and expanded health services at the forefront of its growth strategy.
Marsh McLennan Agency unveils a group captive insurance solution designed specifically for senior living communities, aiming to provide stable liability coverage and risk management support in a challenging market.
American Financial Group (AFG) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, with analysts anticipating flat revenue growth. The report comes as the property & casualty insurance sector faces headwinds from policy uncertainty and market volatility.
As The Hanover Insurance Group prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching to see if the property and casualty insurer can meet revenue expectations in a volatile market. With peers like Travelers and Progressive already posting solid numbers, the pressure is on.
The death of Alicia Harnishfeger, discovered under a downtown bridge during a severe cold snap, has sparked conversations about systemic failures in addressing homelessness intertwined with mental health and substance abuse crises.
The Malaysian healthcare provider KPJ Healthcare Berhad is demonstrating a strengthened capacity for profitable reinvestment, with its return on capital employed rising to 11% alongside significant capital expansion, pointing to a robust operational model.
