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• [New] With rising insurance premiums and expiring enhanced premium tax credits, millions of Americans face a steep increase in out-of-pocket health-care costs in 2026. Linea de Tres
• [New] The share of the cost of the 2026 ACA annual insurance premiums, paid by enrollees, is expected to go up by 75% or more, as federal support would revert back to the ACA original lower levels, even though the health insurers are requesting a median cost increase of 18%. / USA Retiree News Hub - Stay informed with the latest news a
• [New] A total of 57% of insurance executives listed both generative and agentic AI as top tech investment priorities for 2026. Insurance Journal
• [New] Employer health-insurance premiums are expected to rise 9% in 2025, approaching $30,000 for a family of four. / USA The Mercury
• [New] Democrats were unable to secure an extension of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, putting more than 20 million Americans at risk of sharply rising health insurance costs in 2026. This Week In Public Health
• [New] Private health insurance will become increasingly unaffordable to low-to-middle-income Americans unless major changes are made in the US health care system. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, continuing a multi-year trend of steep increases. Insurance Business
• [New] The US and international primary insurance and reinsurance group is seeking to sponsor what will be the eleventh catastrophe bond in its long-standing Mystic Re series. Artemis.bm - The Catastrophe Bond, Insurance Linked Sec
• [New] The Bill will likely increase demand for cyber insurance and risk management services, as companies seek coverage that not only protects financially but also improves resilience. / UK Insurance Business
• [New] If Congress does not extend the ARP subsidy enhancement provisions again, people who earn more than 400% of FPL will no longer qualify for a subsidy in 2026 - no matter how expensive their health insurance will be. healthinsurance.org
• [New] The OECD's work on climate-risk and insurance further shows how supporting nature-based solutions and offering risk-reduction incentives can lower long-term losses. Forbes
• [New] Insurance firms face a rising threat from the physical risks of climate change which could become a source of systemic risk. Green Central Banking
• [New] Climate change and nature loss are rapidly eroding the foundations of global insurance markets, threatening not only households and businesses but also public finance budgets and a stable economy. Green Central Banking
• [New] Nearly two-thirds of respondents could not accurately describe public liability insurance, rising to 77% for cyber and 80% for professional indemnity cover. Insurance Business
• [New] The insurance and reinsurance industry is facing multiple challenges - from climate change fuelled losses topping US$100bn to the growing risks of cyber crime and global conflict. PwC Insurance Summit
• [New] Open enrolment is underway for 2026 health insurance under the Affordable Care Act as Congress remains deadlocked over whether to extend Obamacare's enhanced premium subsidies. CNN
• [New] The Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace is now open for enrolment, but some of the changes slated for 2026 have small business owners concerned. NPR
• [New] Malaysian employers are reassessing their employee health insurance offerings as forecasts indicate a sharp increase in healthcare expenses for 2026. Insurance Business
• [New] The discontinuation of Health Alliance's ACA plans will affect thousands of individuals and families in Central Illinois and beyond who currently get their insurance through Health Alliance on the ACA marketplace. HCIP Insurance Services

Last updated: 18 November 2025