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US Workers' Health Insurance Costs Set to Rise, Survey Finds
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (354+ words) U. S. companies plan to charge more for employee health plans next year, as soaring drug prices drive up insurance costs. Two thirds of large companies expect to raise monthly premiums for employee health coverage through paycheck deductions in 2027, according to a…...
State Regulatory Surge, Federal Shifts Reshaping Workers' Comp
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1253+ words) Workers" compensation is entering a period of heightened complexity as regulatory changes and policy shifts continue to unfold across federal and state levels. So far this year, a surge in legislative activity, combined with evolving federal healthcare policy and persistent…...
Openly's Tech-Forward Approach Includes AI in Claims
3+ week, 2+ day ago (419+ words) Openly, which promotes itself as a tech-forward homeowners insurance provider, has been making a name for itself by enabling agents to generate quotes in times as little as 15 seconds since being founded in 2017. The Boston, Massachusetts-based insurtech, which operates in…...
Reimagining P&C Claims Performance: A Modern Approach to Medical Payments
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (277+ words) Claims Journal is a part of the Wells Media Group Network Date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 Time: 10: 00 AM (Pacific) / 1: 00 PM (Eastern) Topics: Claims and Digital Payments Property & Casualty insurers are under pressure to cut costs, speed up claims, and improve payment experiences....
The Enterprise Playbook for Human-Powered Claims
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (598+ words) This article is part of a sponsored series brought to you by Wisedocs. View Series Many insurance carriers have already attempted autonomous AI solutions that promised instant processing and dramatic cost savings. The reality? These tools fell short on accuracy,…...
A 16, 000% Problem: Why Workers' Comp Can't Get Drug Costs Under Control
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (329+ words) Pharmacy costs in workers" compensation continue to climb sharply, despite years of formulary adoption, generic mandates and managed care. The problem lies in a structural gap that makes workers" comp uniquely vulnerable to pricing abuse. On the surface, that might…...
What Insurers Should Know About The Fragile Nature of The US Healthcare System
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (713+ words) With advancements in healthcare resulting in people living longer, populations are growing older in larger numbers, putting additional strain on an already strained healthcare system. Existing nursing and doctor shortages, and the reclassification of some professional degrees, means we currently…...
Nationwide Spending $100 M on AI to Beef up Claims Efficiency, Customer Experience
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) When an insurance giant like Nationwide undertakes a revamp of its claims operation with artificial intelligence and new technology, there has to be some noteworthy things to say about it. Lately, Nationwide has been putting resources into AI and updating…...