AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Insurance & Claims Speed: The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) says it cut provider payment turnaround from 20–50 days to 10–11 days, even as claims rise toward nearly 22 million this year, citing digitalization and better request quality to reduce denials. Fraud & Enforcement: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey announced the arrest of Kadeem Welch-Norton on felony charges tied to depositing stolen and altered checks, including one from Erie Insurance Co., into his account. AI in Insurance Ops: Tokio Marine HCC says it’s using a microservices approach to AI so tasks stay tightly defined, with clearer data control and easier human review for compliance. Travel Insurance Push: Etihad and Emirates plan insurance offers for international passengers to reassure travelers amid the Iran war, with Etihad partnering for free medical travel coverage for eligible visitors to Abu Dhabi. Digital Insurance Expansion: Belfius Insurance is acquiring French digital insurer Leocare, marking its first step beyond Belgium as it builds a broader European footprint. Home/Property Coverage Dispute: A U.S. court backed Kinsale Insurance in a warehouse power-failure coverage fight, finding a utility services exclusion applied even without a full outage. Consumer Cost Pressure: A new poll highlights Americans’ fear that insurers deny or delay care, with many blaming corporate health insurers for rising costs and barriers.
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