The Daily 3: Trump Medicare director considering automatic enrollment in Medicare Advantage—losing your choice; COLA already behind; and more

Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

March 24, 2026   |   Read online Tuesday briefing: Trump director eyes automatic Medicare Advantage enrollment; COLA falls behind inflation; BlackRock CEO on Social Security; and more Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most. What to Know for Tuesday, March 24, 2026: 1: Latest inflation report shows your Social Security COLA is already falling behind (Image credit: Getty Images) Housing and food outpacing your raise: Social Security recipients got a 2.8% COLA in January 2026, but shelter costs rose 3.0% over the past 12 months and food climbed at a similar pace — meaning retirees are falling behind in the spending categories that dominate their budgets. Oil shock not yet reflected in data: February's CPI was collected before the Iran war sent oil prices surging from $74 to nearly $98 per barrel — the March CPI report (due in April) will be the first to capture this energy shock, which filters into food delivery, heating bills, and transportation costs. COLA formula's structural flaw: The 2027 COLA will be calculated using only July-September 2026 CPI-W data — inflation from October through June never enters the calculation, meaning 9 months of price increases are ignored when determining your annual raise. ➜ Read the full article from AOL here. 2: BlackRock CEO: Social Security prevents poverty but "doesn't allow most Americans to build wealth" (Image credit: Getty Images) Current returns lag far behind market: Social Security's trust funds earned just 2.6% annual interest in 2025 from Treasury bonds, while the S&P 500 gained 16% and a 60/40 stock/bond portfolio was up nearly 15% — CEO Larry Fink argues a portion should be invested like pension plans for higher returns. Proposal: diversify like federal employee plans: Fink suggests introducing diversification similar to the federal Thrift Savings Plan (not "privatization") — Senators Cassidy and Kaine proposed creating a new $1.5 trillion fund invested in stocks and bonds to help cover the trust fund shortfall without cutting benefits. Critics warn of serious risks: While higher returns could help fix Social Security's finances, opponents say it exposes the program to market losses and poor performance — "Social Security has never missed a payment, even during the 2008 financial crisis," says Rep. John Larson, and the trust fund may run out in 2032 if Congress doesn't act. ➜ Read the full story from CNBC here. 3: Trump Medicare director considering automatic enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans (Image credit: STAT) Major change from current system: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is considering automatically enrolling Medicare beneficiaries into Medicare Advantage plans or accountable care organizations instead of traditional Medicare — currently, people who don't make a choice are automatically covered by traditional Medicare. You could still opt out: Individuals would still be able to opt into a different insurance arrangement if they don't want the plan they're automatically assigned — but this shifts the default from traditional Medicare (which rarely requires prior authorization) to private Medicare Advantage plans. Benefits insurance companies: The idea, which was a plank of the conservative Project 2025 policy blueprint, could significantly benefit major health insurance companies by automatically funneling millions of beneficiaries into their private plans rather than keeping them in traditional Medicare. ➜ Read the full article from STAT News here.   Free Medicare Help with Chapter 90% of American seniors are on the wrong Medicare plan. Thankfully, Chapter is here to help! They can help you switch to the right plan and save $$$. Chapter saves the average senior $1,100 per year! Plus, it is 100% risk-free! Give them a call to find out how much you could save: 539-205-2147. askchapter.org/insider Here's What You Missed on YouTube: Check out our new YouTube videos for Tuesday, March 24th. Why $400/Mo Is Disappearing From Your Social Security Check Why $400/Mo Is Disappearing From Your Social Security Check Visit our YouTube Channel The Retirement Navigator Podcast Don't Wait Until It's a Crisis — Watch This First 🎙️ Episode #4 featuring Niki Gewirtz, Senior Living Expert from A Place for Mom Senior living decisions are some of the hardest a family can face — especially when you're making them under pressure. In this week's episode of Retirement Navigator, senior living expert Niki Gewirtz (20+ years in the industry) walks you through everything from recognizing when extra care is needed, to what it costs, to how to pay for it. Clear, honest, and zero pressure. 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Pool Re secures £100m Baltic 2026 cat bond

The state backed reinsurer has successfully sponsored its fourth terrorism catastrophe bond ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Web version |  Update preferences |  Forward Pool Re secures £100m Baltic 2026 cat bond Pool Re secures £100m of terrorism retro from fourth Baltic PCC catastrophe bond Pool Re, the UK government backed mutual terrorism reinsurance firm, has now successfully secured the targeted UK £100 million of terrorism retrocession from its fourth catastrophe bond sponsorship, as the Baltic PCC Limited (Series 2026-1) issuance has now priced. We're told the Baltic PCC Series 2026-1 cat bond notes have been successfully priced, securing Pool Re its targeted UK £100 million of retrocessional reinsurance with the spread to be paid finalised at the middle of the initial offered guidance range. Read the full story. Other articles: Nephila Capital's flagship Syndicate 2357 reports 48% higher profit for 2025.   Blending public and private ILS essential to moderate structural trade-offs: Schroders Capital.   USAA adding to stated reinsurance for some ResRe cat bonds after SCS model update. Please share this with colleagues and friends if you think they would like to receive it. If you've been forwarded this but want to subscribe, visit Artemis.   You may be receiving this because you recently attended an industry event we partnered with, giving us permission to email you. If you don't want to receive our weekly ILS, catastrophe bond and reinsurance capital newsletter please Unsubscribe  or Edit your subscription here . © Steve Evans Ltd. - Artemis.bm

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