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News For: Seasonal Commercial InsuranceHealth insurance costs grow 5% in '08 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5% this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. Health insurance premiums jump 5 pct this year U.S. health insurance premiums rose 5 percent on average this year and more companies shifted an additional share of the cost to workers, an annual survey of businesses said on Wednesday. When it comes to health insurance, Americans are paying more for less, study finds American workers are paying more for their employer-backed health insurance and getting skimpier benefits - a troubling trend authors of a new study say offsets a moderation in premium increases. Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year... Health Insurance Costs Climb Again Kaiser study: Health insurance premiums and deductibles are up again this year. 24% of U.S. families say paying for health care is a "serious problem." Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose a modest 5 percent this year for coverage that's getting skimpier, researchers say. The 5 percent increase was comparable to last year's uptick. Overall, premiums for family coverage increased to $12,680 and premiums for single coverage increased to $4,704, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Health Research and Educational Trust. Insurers donate to both parties A Florida Democratic Party advertisement hands state Sen. Jeff Atwater an Oscar-like award for hypocrisy. The Palm Beach Gardens Republican running against Broward County Democratic activist Linda Bird took $250,000 in contributions from the insurance industry, went along with a 71.5 percent rate increase, and now claims he's a tough watchdog for homeowners, the commercial says. Texas official cautions against panic over insurance rates The Texas insurance commissioner said today that it's a "premature statement" to predict that premiums will inevitably skyrocket. SEC Chief Cox Urges Regulation of Debt Insurance Sept. 24, 2008 Associated Press WASHINGTON - Securities and Exchange Commission chief Christopher Cox urged Congress Tuesday to regulate a type of corporate debt insurance that figured prominently in the country's financial crisis. Health insurance costs rising faster than pay Wages are failing to keep up with escalating health insurance premiums being paid by Hoosier families, while insurance companies are offering less coverage, according to a new report. Health insurance costs grow more gradually in 2008 Health insurance premiums rose 5 percent this year for coverage that's shrinking, researchers say. |


