The Alabama bill would allow Alfa Federation, not the insurer, to sell health plans. BCBS is fighting it.

The Alabama bill would allow Alfa Federation, not the insurer, to sell health plans.  BCBS is fighting it.

Alfa, one of Alabama’s largest property-casualty insurers, makes clear it has no plans to move into the health insurance business: A hotly debated bill in the state Legislature would allow the Alfa-affiliated Farmers Federation to offer a health plan to some members , and some news out of Alabama this week suggests that Alfa Insurance … Read more

Bettor’s choice (deposit match, bet insurance) in 18 states

Bettor’s choice (deposit match, bet insurance) in 18 states

Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official New York Post betting partner that edits this content. BetMGM bonus codes NYPNEWS and NYPNEWS1600 unlock two separate promotions in 18 states. Each offer has a varied structure, which we’ll outline in detail below, but the short of if is the first bonus code unlocks a bet … Read more

N26 Crypto Arrives: Expanding Investment Opportunities for French Users

N26 Crypto Arrives: Expanding Investment Opportunities for French Users

N26 launches N26 Crypto, a new cryptocurrency trading product aimed at optimizing the customer experience in France. This latest offering allows N26 customers in France to invest in over 200 cryptocurrencies directly through the N26 app. The introduction of N26 Crypto signifies the company’s focus on providing affordable and efficient cryptocurrency investment options to its … Read more

German health insurance may cover Wegovy for strokes, heart disease, agency tells ET HealthWorld

German health insurance may cover Wegovy for strokes, heart disease, agency tells ET HealthWorld

By Ludwig Burger Frankfurt: Germany’s public health insurance scheme may cover certain patients at risk of heart disease or strokes to take the weight-loss drug Wegovy, a major boost to Novo Nordisk’s efforts to convince governments of its wider medical benefits. The European Union’s medicines regulator is reviewing the wider use of the hugely popular … Read more

UAB partners with SEARHC to improve oral health of Southeast Alaska Natives – News

UAB partners with SEARHC to improve oral health of Southeast Alaska Natives – News

This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska. Media contacts: Anna Jones Kathryn Sawyer This study analyzed the oral health of geriatric and pediatric patients in Southeast Alaska.American Indians and Alaska Natives experience the highest population burden of oral health problems. That’s why researchers at the University of Alabama … Read more

California hit by another blow to home insurance

California hit by another blow to home insurance

California’s home insurance crisis deepens as the largest private insurer, State Farm, announced it will end coverage for 72,000 homeowners starting this summer, the peak of wildfire season. The Illinois-based insurer issued a press release Wednesday saying it would not renew policies on 30,000 homes and 42,000 condos in California, which the company said represents … Read more

Doug Racine: Children’s Mental Health and Property Taxes

Doug Racine: Children’s Mental Health and Property Taxes

Comments are opinions provided by readers and news producers. VTDigger strives to publish diverse views from a wide range of Vermonters. Comments give voice to community members and do not represent the views of VTDigger. To submit a comment, follow the instructions here. This comment is from Doug Racine in Richmond. He has served Vermont … Read more

Can Dogecoin Reach $1 By 2030?

Can Dogecoin Reach  By 2030?

We’ve all seen this movie before. The cryptocurrency market, once down and out, is now a favorite among investors. The entire asset class is worth $2.5 trillion today, up roughly 200% from the start of 2023. Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), one of the most speculative digital tokens on the market, has benefited immensely. Its price has … Read more

Chinese insurance giant Ping An’s profit falls to 5-year low amid weakness in asset management, technology business

Chinese insurance giant Ping An’s profit falls to 5-year low amid weakness in asset management, technology business

Ping An Insurance (Group), China’s largest insurer by market capitalization, said its 2023 earnings fell to a five-year low as strong sales of new policies were offset by setbacks in their asset management businesses and technology investments. Its net profit fell 23 percent year-on-year to 85.67 billion yuan ($11.9 billion), according to a stock exchange … Read more

SEC Probes Crypto Companies in Ethereum Probe as ETF Hopes Dwindle

SEC Probes Crypto Companies in Ethereum Probe as ETF Hopes Dwindle

The Securities and Exchange Commission is waging a vigorous legal campaign to classify Ethereum, the second most popular cryptocurrency, as a security, according to US companies that have received subpoenas related to the investigation. The news deals a further blow to the crypto industry’s hopes that the agency will approve applications from BlackRock and others … Read more