“The Roundup” is Origami Risk’s weekly bulletin of headlines and resources impacting risk, compliance, safety, P&C insurance, and healthcare.
Tues, Nov 1 | Open enrollment is here. Watch out for misleading marketing
experts caution that the rush to buy coverage also presents an opportunity for people selling alternative products, such as short-term health plans and health care sharing ministries, that are often cheaper than comprehensive coverage but provide far fewer protections. (continue reading)
Wed, Nov. 2 | Americans can select their 2023 health insurance plans on Tuesday with costs expected to remain low
Those searching for coverage will largely be shielded from an increase in costs because of the extension of the generous subsidies that began last year as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief law and drove a big increase in enrollment.(continue reading)
Thurs, Nov 3 | Revealed – the US region with the most expensive home insurance
The report found that some of the top US states in terms of home insurance prices are located in the Midwest. Among those US Midwest states, Kansas takes the top spot for the priciest state. (continue reading)
Thurs, Nov 3 | Car buried in Silicon Valley in the ’90s may have been put there for insurance fraud
A Mercedes-Benz found buried in the backyard of a home in an affluent San Francisco-area community may have been put there for insurance fraud, Atherton police said Thursday. (continue reading)
Fri Nov 4 | Would life insurance be available for a $1.5B Powerball winner?
There might not be enough life insurance available to cover a solo winner of the massive $1.5 billion Powerball jackpot. (continue reading)
Supply Chain News
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Tues, Nov 1 | 5 Supply Chain Issues for Investors to Watch
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Wed, Nov 2 | Ford’s October sales slide 10% amid supply chain issues
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Wed, Nov 2 | Hundreds of U.S. news sites push malware in supply-chain attack
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Fri, Nov 4 | This Black Friday promises the gift of fewer supply chain issues
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Fri, Nov 4 | China reminds world shock and ore can hurt tech supply chains
Coronavirus News
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Wed, Nov 2| Infants less likely to contract COVID, develop severe symptoms than other household caregivers
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Thurs, Nov 3 | U.S. faces pandemic crossroads with Covid deaths still too high and new omicron variants emerging
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Fri, Nov 4 | Why you may soon have to pay for that COVID-19 test