Liquidity pressures are reshaping private markets. We explore the latest innovations – and the risks – driving change across the investment landscape.
Month: July 2025
A Tourist Ended Up With a Wild Bat in Her Mouth — And Nearly $21,000 in Medical Bills
In retrospect, Erica Kahn realizes she made two big mistakes. The first was choosing to temporarily forgo health insurance when she was laid off from her job. The second was screaming when a wild bat later landed on her face. The bizarre encounter happened last August, while the Massachusetts resident […]
UK equities: time for with-profits funds to go global?
UK with-profits funds favour UK equities far more than global benchmarks, and it’s costing policyholders – but what’s driving the bias and why does it matter?
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage
Following a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF’s Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insurers’ delays and denials as a problem, and few are aware of the newly announced pledge.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Finds Prior Authorization Process Difficult to Manage
Following a pledge by insurance companies to reduce the burden of prior authorizations, KFF’s Health Tracking Poll examines the publics experience with the process. The poll finds that most view insurers’ delays and denials as a problem, and few are aware of the newly announced pledge.
Trump Voters Wanted Relief From Medical Bills. For Millions, the Bills Are About To Get Bigger.
President Donald Trump rode to reelection last fall on voter concerns about prices. But as his administration pares back federal rules and programs designed to protect patients from the high cost of health care, Trump risks pushing more Americans into debt, further straining family budgets already stressed by medical bills. […]
KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Here Come the ACA Premium Hikes
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner @julierovner.bsky.social Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health […]
What option prices reveal about future financial risk
Discover how insurers can use option prices and volatility smiles to extract forward-looking risk insights and enhance internal model calibrations beyond traditional historical approaches.
Smarter investment governance for DB schemes
As DB schemes de-risk, trustees are rethinking governance. Learn how implementation models offer an alternative to bespoke and fiduciary approaches.
Catalyst DC pension: Summer edition 2025
Providing the latest DC pension updates to accelerate your decision-making.