AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPharmacy Benefit Reform: Pennsylvania lawmakers heard testimony from a local pharmacy owner warning that proposed PBM changes could affect access, as closures leave “pharmacy deserts” and threaten continuity of care. Storm Claims Surge: Manitoba insurers are bracing for a possible record as flooding and sewer backup/sump failures drive hundreds of claims and millions in expected payouts. Insurance Affordability & Fine Print: A new push highlights how affordability is slipping and why policyholders should read exclusions closely—especially as claim payouts can disappoint. Health-Care Cost Curve: A Harvard working paper says U.S. medical spending growth has slowed versus projections, adding fuel to debates over what’s driving affordability. Retail Insurance Expansion (East Africa): Jubilee Holdings signals a stronger retail, tech-led push to close low insurance penetration gaps across East Africa. Regulatory Appointments (India): India’s cabinet approved IRDAI roles for LIC’s Dinesh Pant and New India Assurance’s Girija Subramanian, shaping future insurance regulation and distribution. Fraud & Enforcement: Cases across jurisdictions—from unemployment fraud to alleged insurance-loan misuse—underscore regulators’ focus on customer data and claim integrity.
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