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Costco Seeks Regulatory Approval for Multiyear Medicare Plan Rollout

August 18, 2026
Allstate Prepares for Quantum Computing Arrival
Technology // August 14, 2026

Insurance company Allstate is investing in quantum computing now so that the company is ready to take advantage of the technology when it arrives, Allstate Chair, President and CEO Tom Wilson told The Wall Street Journal in a report published Friday (Aug. 14). Get the...

Insurance Regulators Get Schooled on AI Governance
Insurance // August 14, 2026

Insurance regulators are moving artificial intelligence governance from the policy manual into the examination file. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Connected Vendor Networks Modernize Insurance Claim Payouts
Insurance // August 11, 2026

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Insurers Move AI Upstream Into the Care Decision
Artificial Intelligence // August 10, 2026

Health insurers have spent years using artificial intelligence to process claims after care already happened. That focus is moving upstream into decisions about which patients get flagged, which treatments get pre-approved and which care pathways get recommended before a bill is ever generated. Get the...

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Connected Vendor Networks Modernize Insurance Claim Payouts

August 11, 2026
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Healthcare Costs Push Consumer Confidence Down 9 Points

July 30, 2026
Healthcare costs are squeezing consumer confidence from both ends of the age spectrum. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

One Inc Says the Best Insurance Payment Is the One Nobody Notices

July 27, 2026
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The Premium Payment Is Becoming Insurance’s Most Valuable Touchpoint

July 16, 2026
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Costco Seeks Regulatory Approval for Multiyear Medicare Plan Rollout

August 18, 2026
Costco plans to start offering a Medicare plan and other senior-focused insurance products over the coming years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Allstate Prepares for Quantum Computing Arrival

August 14, 2026
Insurance company Allstate is investing in quantum computing now so that the company is ready to take advantage of the technology when it arrives, Allstate Chair, President and CEO Tom...

Insurance Industry May Be Unprepared for Agentic AI Risks

July 14, 2026
New research shows the insurance industry might not be equipped to deal with AI risks. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

State Farm’s AI Overhaul Gets Low Marks From Customers

July 08, 2026
State Farm customers and agents are reportedly unhappy with the insurer’s AI facelift. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...