A look at public opinion about the ACA and its provisions, including protections for people with pre-existing conditions and the impact of the law on families.
More Than 3 in 4 ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in States Won by President Trump in 2024
As Democrats push for an extension of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, new data from KFF show the extent to which states won by Trump in 2024 have come to rely on the ACA Marketplaces and the tax credits, which make health care coverage more affordable for low- and middle-income Marketplace enrollees.
Centros de salud enfrentan riesgos por la caída de la financiación del gobierno
Más de 1.500 centros de salud financiados con fondos federales —que ofrecen servicios a millones de personas de bajos ingresos— enfrentan desafíos financieros significativos, según sus líderes, ya que el cierre parcial del gobierno se suma a otros recortes en sus ingresos. Algunos de estos centros de salud comunitarios podrían verse obligados a reducir personal…
Ageas completes acquisition of esure from Bain Capital
International insurance group Ageas has completed its acquisition of esure from Bain Capital for a total consideration of £1.295 billion. Initially announced in April 2025, Ageas confirmed that all necessary regulatory approvals have now been obtained and the transaction has been completed. The acquisition marks a major milestone for the Group, positioning Ageas among the…
Markel appoints Clarice Francis as Operations Manager for War & Terrorism
Markel Insurance, the insurance division of Markel Group Inc., has announced the appointment of Clarice Francis as Operations Manager for War and Terrorism. In this role, Francis will focus on enhancing operational efficiency within the International War and Terrorism team, working closely with management, claims, actuarial, and product development departments to provide in-depth analysis and…
SiriusPoint to sell ArmadaCare MGA to Ambac for $250m
Global specialty insurer and reinsurer SiriusPoint has agreed to sell its wholly owned supplemental health insurance program manager, ArmadaCare, to Ambac Financial Group for $250 million, while continuing its capacity partnership with Armada until the end of 2030. The transaction, which values Armada at approximately 14x EBITDA, is expected to close in the fourth quarter,…
Lloyd’s and Ireland’s Department for Finance partner to drive insurtech innovation
Lloyd’s, the world’s oldest insurance and reinsurance market for global risk, and Ireland’s Department of Finance, have strategically partnered to foster insurtech innovation, strengthen market resilience, and promote Irish expertise globally. This collaboration will create a dedicated Irish-themed cohort within the Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator Programme in the first half of 2026. Established in 2018, the…
QBE NA names Jayne Cunningham as SVP and Environmental Underwriting Leader
QBE North America, a provider of commercial insurance solutions, has announced the appointment of Jayne Cunningham as Senior Vice President and Environmental Underwriting Leader, reporting to Dan Fortin, President of Specialty Insurance. Based in North Carolina, Cunningham brings over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including more than 20 years in leadership positions…
Insurance Institute of London appoints BMS’ Dudley as its new President
The Insurance Institute of London, the largest of the Chartered Insurance Institute’s local institutes and a centre for learning and networking within the London market, has confirmed the election of Richard Dudley ACII, Chartered Insurer, as President for the 2025–26 term. Dudley joined BMS in December 2024 and has more than 30 years’ experience in…
Public-private risk-sharing key to closing the CBRN protection gap: GA & IFTRIP
Although chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) risks remain rare, a sizeable protection gap leaves individuals, businesses, and governments exposed to major incidents, according to a joint report by the Geneva Association and the International Forum of Terrorism Risk (Re)Insurance Pools (IFTRIP). The report noted that the CBRN risk landscape is evolving. Rising geopolitical tensions,…