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• [New] Global health insurance costs are forecast to increase 10.3% in 2026, following estimated growth of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] WTW's 2026 Global Medical Trends report estimates that global health insurance costs will rise 10.3% in 2026, after increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• [New] The average cost of employer-sponsored health insurance is expected to rise 6.7% in 2026, with the average total benefit cost topping $18,500 per employee. CNBC
• [New] Health insurance costs are expected to rise for Americans in 2026. Business Insider
• [New] Health insurance premiums will get more expensive in 2026, even if medical costs stay flat. Yahoo Finance
• [New] As 2026 approaches, Americans face sharply diverging health-insurance costs. MooLoo
• [New] Per capita insurance expenditure is forecast at US$88.22 in 2025, including US$53.73 for life insurance products. / Bangladesh Insurance Business
• [New] According to Statista, gross written premium in Bangladesh's insurance sector is expected to reach US$ 15.56 billion in 2025, with life insurance contributing an estimated US$ 9.48 billion. Insurance Business
• [New] For insurance and asset management professionals in Asia, the IPAMC transaction shows Prudential using India's equity capital markets to sell down part of its stake in a regional asset management business while raising funds it plans to distribute to shareholders. Insurance Business
• [New] Cyber insurance premiums in the U.S. are projected to grow from $14 billion in 2023 to $29 billion by 2027, as businesses seek protection against cyber risks. Online Cyber Security Degrees
• [New] Beazley has completed a new $300 million 144 A cyber catastrophe bond, expanding its use of insurance-linked securities to transfer cyber risk to capital markets. Insurance Business
• [New] TrustX offers an assurance pathway that reduces risk for NHS and social care organizations adopting Agentic AI across clinical and operational pathways. UKAuthority
• Global health insurance costs are projected to rise 10.3% in 2026, following increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024. Insurance Business
• Insurance Australia Group faces fresh questions over its earnings outlook after Citi warned that a run of severe Queensland weather could push RACQ Insurance's catastrophe costs beyond budget and spill into IAG's own natural peril allowance for the first half of FY26. Insurance Business
• Paired with premium tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025, the cumulative impact will cause an estimated 17 million Americans to lose their health insurance coverage in the coming decade. STAT
• More than 2 million people would lose health insurance coverage altogether in 2026. Military Times
• Health insurance premiums for plans bought over the ACA marketplace will increase 114% on average if enhanced subsidies expire at the end of 2025. CNBC
• Health insurance premiums on the ACA Marketplace are set to rise sharply in 2026 due primarily to escalating health care costs and the scheduled expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits. Bankrate.com
• Beginning in plan year 2026, the Colorado General Assembly and the Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise will introduce Colorado Premium Assistance to help reduce monthly costs for households earning between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level. Connect for Health Colorado
• Connect for Health Colorado is the only place where Coloradans can get financial help to purchase health insurance, and an estimated 65% of customers will qualify for financial help for plan year 2026. Connect for Health Colorado
• Clients facing potentially large cost increases for their marketplace health insurance coverage in 2026 have a few avenues to explore to reduce their expenses. Nerd's Eye View | Kitces.com
• Without subsidies, their health insurance premiums in 2026 will approach $32,000 (akin to buying a new Toyota Camry). Strategy Healthcare
• A significant health insurance cost increase is expected in 2026 and beyond, posing a challenge for employers and brokers alike. Walterboro Live

Last updated: 23 December 2025