The most interesting thing about Wednesday’s federal appeals court decision upholding the individual mandate in the federal health-care law was that one of the judges in the majority was a leading and influential conservative, Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton.

Australian shares jumped in early trade, boosted after oil, copper, gold and global stocks all rallied on relief Greece’s parliament approved the first of two austerity bills as it battles a debt crisis.

Beijing’s communists are among the world’s most successful capitalists, but their economic ascent is often overshadowed by its human rights violations. The Communist Party now faces a crucial test: Can it become more democratic without jeopardizing its hold on power?

Health insurance companies often conjure up images of corporations taking advantage of the hapless consumer. But in the last week one Minnesota’s UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) performed well on two surveys that rated insurers on metrics that consumers and businesses value: insurance claims processing accuracy andemployer satisfaction.

New homeowners in Canterbury are facing problems getting insurance for their properties, as some companies are refusing to issue new policies.

The culmination of nearly a year of research and collaboration has resulted in an important clarification being issued today by the Iowa Insurance Division regarding licensing requirements and permitted activities for insurance-only licensed professionals and securities-only licensed professionals.

DALLAS – The medicine list for James Courtney, of Dallas, is a long one. Every day he takes multiple pills because his heart is too weak.

So, when a letter from the U.S. Social Security Administration showed up denying payments and medical insurance, it came as a shock.

As the Missouri River rose to flood stage, many homeowners scrambled to buy flood insurance to cover their homes.

A 30 day waiting period means that most of those last minute insurance purchases do not cover the Missouri river flooding. However, many policies do cover secondary flood events. And some homeowners are wondering if the increased water releases from Gavins Point Dam earlier this week qualify for coverage. Unfortunately, those homeowners may find themselves out of luck.

Recruiting expert Hays today announces the official launch of its insurance specialisation in Japan, responding to rising local demand for insurance professionals.

Healthcare leaders discuss the future of California’s overlapping agencies. Some suggest combining the regulators or scrapping one; others say different issues are more important.The two-headed beast that regulates health insurance in California is under fire.