The availability of zero premium health plans has increased significantly for 2018 due to President Donald Trump's decision to end the Affordable Care Act
U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner has blocked the Pennsylvania
Alex Azar, the pending nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is expected to be asked Nov. 29 during a Senate hearing
Analysts at Keefe Bruyette & Woods expect the availability of both traditional and alternative reinsurance
A report in The New York Times puts the spotlight on how insurance companies, hospitals and drugstore chains, once viewed as adversaries, are today seeing benefits in teaming up
And Ascot Group Ltd. launched Bermuda-based reinsurer Ascot Reinsurance Co. Ltd., according to a news release. Ascot Re has secured an additional investment of $1 billion of funds. Additionally, John Berger, who most recently worked at Third Point Reinsurance Ltd., has joined Ascot Re as CEO.
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AstraZeneca pitches Tagrisso in Japan; Merck & Co. to set up £1B UK hub: U.S. lawmakers should in the coming year devote attention to the reauthorization of the law that funds the U.S. biodefense enterprise to ensure the nation is prepared to meet any potential chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear threats, said Robert Kadlec, the assistant secretary for preparedness and response at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Financial news in other parts of the world
Asia-Pacific: Merger talks between Australian super funds fail; S&P maintains India's ratings
Europe: EU banks stronger; Julius Bär gets new CEO; Allianz eyes more of Euler Hermes
Middle East & Africa: S&P downgrades South Africa; Trade Bank of Iraq eyes Saudi, UAE expansion
Latin America: Honduran opposition bet leads in polls; Mexico finance minister set to quit
The day ahead
Early morning futures indicators pointed to a higher opening for the U.S. market.
In Asia, the Hang Seng was down 0.60% to 29686.19. The Nikkei 225 lost 0.24% to 22,495.99.
In Europe as of midday, the FTSE 100 climbed 0.27% to 7,429.64, and the Euronext 100 was up 0.22% to 1,044.02.
On the macro front
The new home sales report, and the Dallas Fed manufacturing survey are due out today.
