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royalgazette. com > personal-finance > business > article > 20/26/0509 > no-silver-bullet-to-curb-rising-healthcare-costs

No silver bullet to curb rising healthcare costs

1+ hour, 57+ min ago  (813+ words) It is that time of year when health insurers look at their health book of business and start reviewing their clients to determine whether there will be any movement in the annual premium for the following year. And let's face…...

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royalgazette. com > local-business > business > article > 20/26/0401 > auto-solutions-partners-with-rugged-rentals

Auto Solutions partners with Rugged Rentals

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (197+ words) Auto Solutions has partnered with Rugged Rentals, introducing an added layer of convenience for customers requiring short-term transportation. The collaboration enables Auto Solutions clients to rent a Rugged Rentals minicar directly from the Auto Solutions showroom while their vehicle is…...

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royalgazette. com > health > news > article > 20/26/0323 > mps-approve-health-insurance-rate-increase

MPs approve health insurance rate increase

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (371+ words) Members of Parliament approved the first increase in the standard premium rate in almost five years. Kim Wilson, the Minister of Health, said the Health Insurance (Standard Health Benefit) Amendment Regulations 2026 would increase the standard premium rate for the first…...

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royalgazette. com > health > news > article > 20/26/0307 > health-insurance-premiums-increase-from-april-1

Health insurance premiums increase from April 1

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (869+ words) Health insurance premiums could go up by almost $40 a month to help cover back pay for hospital staff, MPs heard yesterday. Kim Wilson said that the standard premium rate " the government-set portion of premiums " will rise to $439. 55 from April 1. The…...

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royalgazette. com > health > news > article > 20/26/0226 > shadow-health-minister-insurers-pharmacy-deal-concerning

Insurance move to monopoly "untenable, says Cannonier

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (692+ words) An opposition MP has called on the Government to examine practices that could create monopolies within the island's healthcare system. Craig Cannonier, the Shadow Minister of Health, said today that the recent announcement by a top insurer on restrictions on…...

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royalgazette. com > budget > news > article > 20/26/0219 > seniors-healthcare-to-get-15m-boost-in-bermuda-budget

Seniors" healthcare to get $15m boost in today"s Budget

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (274+ words) The Bermuda Budget will allocate $15 million towards healthcare for low-income seniors. A preview into tomorrow's statement showed cash directed at Future Care premium subsidies, aimed at assisting older residents. This expanded support, according to a government spokeswoman, was in line…...

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royalgazette. com > general > news > article > 20/26/0208 > guidebook-for-retirees-now-available-online

Guidebook for retirees now available online

3+ mon, 13+ hour ago  (186+ words) A new guidebook aims to make it easier for people who wish to retire in Bermuda. The Ministry of Social Development and Seniors and the Ageing Well Committee designed the resource, Envision your Retirement: 2026 Planning Guide to Retirement, now available…...

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royalgazette. com > reinsurance > business > article > 20/25/1215 > insurance-registrations-tick-up-in-november

Insurance registrations tick up in November

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (284+ words) Bermuda's insurance market posted a stronger showing in November, with eight new registrations confirmed, marking the most active month since April and lifting year-to-date formations to 56 entities, according to the Bermuda Monetary Authority's latest Insurance Registration Statistics. November's total includes…...

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royalgazette. com > politics > news > article > 20/25/1205 > increased-government-health-insurance-coverage-outlined

Increased government health insurance coverage outlined

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (373+ words) A "significant package of enhanced coverage" for Health Insurance Plan and Future Care policyholders has been outlined by the Minister of Health. Kim Wilson provided an update on progress towards the implementation of Universal Health Coverage in a ministerial statement…...

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royalgazette. com > reinsurance > business > article > 20/25/1001 > bma-advances-tougher-disclosure-rules-for-life-insurers

BMA advances tougher disclosure rules for life insurers

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (166+ words) The proposals, first put forward in December 2024, would require Class C, D and E insurers to publish more detailed information about their assets and liabilities. Domestic insurers are not included. The BMA said the new regime aimed to make asset…...