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• Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour Cancellation: Will Insurance Cover It? - Billboard

  22-11-2016 23:47
  
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  Kanye West's Saint Pablo Tour Cancellation: Will Insurance Cover It?
  Billboard
  Yesterday (Nov. 21), after a rep for Kanye West confirmed that the remaining 21 dates of his Saint Pablo Tour would be canceled, Billboard estimated it would result in the refunding of more than 300,000 tickets, worth $27.3 million. At the time ...
  Is Kanye West Scamming $30 Million In Tour Cancellation Insurance?Digital Music News
  Kanye West's Insurance Co. Can Tell He Has Mental Health Issues from New Rec
  
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• PIA calls for repeal of Federal Insurance Office

  22-11-2016 23:25
  
  PIA is asking Congress to repeal the Federal Insurance Office and the regulations the agency has issued.
  
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• Pence’s plane landed midway down runway in October mishap

  22-11-2016 22:02
  
  The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board said the charter flight landed about 3,000 feet down the 7,001-foot runway.
  
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• Dozens of Obama Administration Financial Rules that Republicans May Kill

  22-11-2016 22:00
  
  In recent days Republican Congressional leaders have taken several opportunities to warn Obama Administration regulators not to finish any more rulemakings, but some agency heads, such as U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White, say they are proceeding …
  
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• Japan's insurers will withstand this latest shock

  22-11-2016 20:18
  
  Tuesday's magnitude-7.4 earthquake off the coast of Japan's Fukushima prefecture could hardly have come at a worse time for the nation's insurers.
  
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• Here's the new high-tech way to catch a burglar

  22-11-2016 19:05
  
  DNA-driven crime fighting might seem futuristic, but it forms part of a slew of new high-tech security tools that allow the wealthy to stealthily safeguard their homes, possessions, and persons.
  
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• Rockhill’s New E&S Property Unit Focused on Coastal Risks

  22-11-2016 18:40
  
  Columbus, Ohio-based Rockhill Insurance Group, a member of the State Auto Insurance Group has launched an excess and surplus (E&S) property unit. Led by industry veteran Tracy Upton the unit is a catastrophe wind and all other peril (AOP) facility …
  
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• This guy got destroyed by the system - ValueWalk

  22-11-2016 18:39
  
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  This guy got destroyed by the system
  ValueWalk
  My friend Richard got destroyed by the system and Captive Insurance Company turned his life around. As a financial advisor in Sacramento, California, he spent years building a thriving firm and has even landed a few celebrity clients. Richard did well ...
  
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• Acrisure, Genstar Complete $2.9B Management-Led Buyout

  22-11-2016 18:29
  
  Acrisure LLC, a national insurance brokerage based in Grand Rapids, Mich., and private equity firm Genstar Capital announced the completion of a previously announced management-led buyout of the company. The $2.9 billion transaction was led by Greg Williams, Acrisure’s chief …
  
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• Stewart Named VP at Lockton Dunning Benefits

  22-11-2016 18:20
  
  Dallas-based Lockton Dunning Benefits (LDB) has named David Stewart a vice president. Stewart joined the Lockton Dunning Benefits team as a senior client advisor in 2014. With more than eight years of experience, Stewart specializes in designing health plans that …
  
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• Dollar General Again Charged with Safety Violations in Ohio

  22-11-2016 18:16
  
  Federal safety inspectors say they have once again found one of the nation’s largest discount retailers putting workers and customers alike in danger by allowing emergency exit routes to be blocked. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration says …
  
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• 10 Years And Still Looking For Decent Health Insurance - GOOD Magazine

  22-11-2016 18:00
  
  GOOD Magazine
  10 Years And Still Looking For Decent Health Insurance
  GOOD Magazine
  One day back in 2006, my toddler son put a rock up his nose. It was a small rock, and a small nose, and a short trip to the emergency room, where a tall, goofy doctor sucked out the rock with a hose while Elijah screamed like he was dying. But for me ...
  
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• Rejecting Science, Texas Still Denies Fracking Link to Quakes

  22-11-2016 17:44
  
  A white Chevy Suburban with “Railroad Commission of Texas” emblazoned on its side rolled north on Interstate 35. Behind the wheel sat Milton Rister, the commission’s director. Trim and balding, Rister was a veteran political operator who had held influential …
  
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• In Anthem-Cigna Merger Trial, Fortune 500 Said Not at Risk

  22-11-2016 17:42
  
  Anthem Inc. and the U.S. Justice Department dug in their heels on Monday in court over whether the lower prices the health insurer expects to negotiate after buying smaller rival Cigna Corp. are an efficiency that benefits customers or an …
  
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• Navajo Nation, Urban Outfitters Settle Suit over Trademark Infringement

  22-11-2016 17:10
  
  The Navajo Nation and Urban Outfitters Inc. have reached a settlement in the tribe’s 2012 trademark infringement lawsuit against the clothing retailer. The Farmington Daily Times reported that terms of the settlement signed Monday by a federal judge are confidential. …
  
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• Carl’s Jr. Files Trademark Suit against Utah’s Apollo Burger

  22-11-2016 17:04
  
  Carl’s Jr. is suing Utah-based chain Apollo Burger, accusing the restaurants of knowingly copying its trademarked Western Bacon Cheeseburger. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in federal court in Salt Lake City claims Apollo Burger was selling a cheeseburger with the same …
  
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• Insurance Company Sues Former Dunkin' Donuts Park Developer - Hartford Courant

  22-11-2016 16:30
  
  Hartford Courant
  Insurance Company Sues Former Dunkin' Donuts Park Developer
  Hartford Courant
  From the moment the New Britain Rock Cats announced their intention to move to Hartford, the franchise's transition to a state-of-the-art ballpark in the capital city, as the rebranded Yard Goats, has been anything but smooth. From the moment the New ...
  
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• Insurance Institute Finds Safety of Child Booster Seats Improved

  22-11-2016 16:26
  
  Companies that make child booster seats for vehicles are getting better at designing them to protect kids, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety said Thursday. Of the 53 new booster seats IIHS tested, 48 received the nonprofit’s highest rating. Two …
  
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• Nigeria: Lagos to Begin Health Insurance Scheme 2017 - AllAfrica.com

  22-11-2016 16:13
  Nigeria: Lagos to Begin Health Insurance Scheme 2017
  AllAfrica.com
  The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Monday said the much-awaited Health Insurance Scheme of the state would commence in early 2017. He expressed the government's readiness to partner with key players in the sector to use insurance to ...and more »
  
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• Facebook Drone’s ‘Structural Failure’ Under Investigation

  22-11-2016 16:13
  
  A U.S. safety agency is investigating an accident involving a massive experimental drone Facebook Inc. is developing to bring the internet to remote areas of the world. No one was hurt in the incident, which came during the unmanned aircraft’s first …
  
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• Facebook Drone ‘Structural Failure’ Under Investigation

  22-11-2016 16:13
  
  A U.S. safety agency is investigating an accident involving a massive experimental drone Facebook Inc. is developing to bring the internet to remote areas of the world. No one was hurt in the incident, which came during the unmanned aircraft’s first …
  
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• Swimming pool insurance saga ends - Waupaca County News

  22-11-2016 16:02
  
  Waupaca County News
  Swimming pool insurance saga ends
  Waupaca County News
  The fire damage to the building at the Clintonville municipal outdoor swimming pool was discovered by a Clintonville Park and Recreation foreman on Dec. 21, 2015. Wisconsin Department of Justice photo. November 22, 2016 ...
  
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• R-3 approves insurance for bus drivers - Lebanon Daily Record

  22-11-2016 15:58
  
  R-3 approves insurance for bus drivers
  Lebanon Daily Record
  The Lebanon R-3 Board of Education unanimously approved a healthcare plan that will take insurance away for a few Transportation Department employees while adding the eligibility for the benefit for others. After much discussion in September and ...
  
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• General insurance sector growth to slow in 2017 - Swiss Re - Reuters

  22-11-2016 15:43
  
  General insurance sector growth to slow in 2017 - Swiss Re
  Reuters
  ZURICH Growth in the general insurance sector will slow next year as modest expansion in advanced economies and competitive pricing put pressure on the overall volume of premiums, Swiss Re said on Tuesday. Growth in global non-life or general ...and more »
  
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• How Much Attention Do Drivers Need to Pay?

  22-11-2016 15:38
  
  As Americans pile into their cars for Thanksgiving travel, they may wish to pay attention to some new thinking into how much, or how little, attention they should be paying to the road. Transportation safety engineers may want to pay …
  
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• Munich Re Partners with InsurTech Start-Up Wrisk

  22-11-2016 15:10
  
  Insurtech company Wrisk Ltd., which was founded earlier this year, has entered into an agreement with Munich Re’s Digital Partners business unit. Under the agreement, Munich Re companies become the exclusive carrier for Wrisk’s business underwritten in UK, Europe and …
  
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• Magnitude 7.4 earthquake rocks Northern Japan

  22-11-2016 15:10
  
  An earthquake hit northern Japan, raising concerns about the nuclear power plant near Fukushima that was damaged in the March 2011 quake. Here is what it looks like today.
  
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• 5 Best Building Insurance To Buy in Philadelphia - Headlines & Global News

  22-11-2016 14:50
  
  Headlines & Global News
  5 Best Building Insurance To Buy in Philadelphia
  Headlines & Global News
  If you are looking for a building insurance to buy in Philadelphia, there are lots of factors you need to put in consideration. And because getting a building insurance is not just a few steps, you must select the most reliable company to help you get ...
  
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• Fitch Sees Large Insurers Gaining from Trump Deregulation

  22-11-2016 14:42
  
  Broad financial industry deregulation under the Trump administration would ease regulatory burdens for large U.S. insurance companies while macroeconomic trends resulting from shifting global and economic policies could have a significant impact on profitability, premium growth and investment performance, according …
  
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• AIG May Move Europe HQ from London to Another EU Country on Brexit

  22-11-2016 14:14
  
  U.S. insurer AIG may move its European headquarters from London to another European Union country because of Britain’s vote to leave the EU, the head of the AIG’s European and UK operations said at an industry conference on Tuesday. AIG …
  
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• Special Report: A Tale of Superbugs’ Deadly Costs

  22-11-2016 14:12
  
  With good reason, Dan Greulich’s doctors called him “the miracle man.” In the span of a decade, the insurance company executive engaged not once, but twice, in a race with death as he awaited replacements for failing organs. And twice, …
  
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• Suit Against New Jersey School Over Sex Charges Can Proceed

  22-11-2016 13:53
  
  A lawsuit against William Paterson University over its handling of sex assault charges against five male students will be allowed to proceed. The five were charged in 2014 but a Passaic County grand jury declined to indict them. Two of …
  
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• Forgotten life insurance policies is money in the bank for insurers - WISN Milwaukee

  22-11-2016 13:51
  
  Forgotten life insurance policies is money in the bank for insurers
  WISN Milwaukee
  Wisconsin law does not require insurance companies to check death records, inform beneficiaries they are owed money. Updated: 6:44 AM CST Nov 22, 2016. Advertisement. Advertisement. Share. Copy Link. Copy. {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied!and more »
  
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• After New Jersey Train Crash, Transit Regulators Targeting Sleep Apnea

  22-11-2016 13:49
  
  Federal regulators want railroads across the country to test train operators for a sleep disorder. The safety advisory being issued this week by the Federal Railroad Administration comes after the engineer in September’s deadly New Jersey commuter train crash was …
  
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• New Jersey's Selective Insurance Company of America Appoints New Officers - Insurance Journal

  22-11-2016 13:42
  
  New Jersey's Selective Insurance Company of America Appoints New Officers
  Insurance Journal
  Selective Insurance Company of America, the Branchville, N.J., headquartered subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group Inc., has made five new officer appointments. The company has appointed Rohan Pai to senior vice president of investor relations and ...
  
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• New Jersey’s Selective Insurance Company of America Appoints New Officers

  22-11-2016 13:39
  
  Selective Insurance Company of America, the Branchville, N.J., headquartered subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group Inc., has made five new officer appointments. The company has appointed Rohan Pai to senior vice president of investor relations and treasury. He joined Selective in …
  
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• Q&A: Deloitte Insurance Expert Discusses Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance - Insurance Journal

  22-11-2016 13:26
  
  Insurance Journal
  Q&A: Deloitte Insurance Expert Discusses Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance
  Insurance Journal
  Although Atlantic hurricane season ends in November, cleanup from any damage seen on the East Coast could last beyond the end of the season. Some coastal areas, such as Virginia Beach, were impacted this season, particularly by flooding. Flooding is ...
  
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• Major Canada Earthquake Could Lead to Widespread Insurer Insolvencies: Report

  22-11-2016 13:17
  
  A massive earthquake off the coast of British Columbia has the potential to cause widespread failure among insurance companies and trigger a domino effect across the financial sector, according to a Conference Board of Canada report. “As the earthquake in New Zealand earlier this month reminds …
  
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• Car Insurance Won't Cover Stolen Holiday Packages - ConsumerReports.org

  22-11-2016 13:11
  Car Insurance Won't Cover Stolen Holiday Packages
  ConsumerReports.org
  While holiday shopping, there is little more frustrating than finding that everything you purchased has been stolen from your car. But your car insurance will cover the loss of your stolen holiday packages, right? Not exactly. If you have comprehensive ...
  
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• Thanksgiving travel projected to be up this year

  22-11-2016 13:00
  
  The AAA projects that 48.7 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home this Thanksgiving, an increase of one million travelers compared with last year.
  
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• Q&A: Deloitte Insurance Expert Discusses Hurricane Season and Flood Insurance

  22-11-2016 12:53
  
  Although Atlantic hurricane season ends in November, cleanup from any damage seen on the East Coast could last beyond the end of the season. Some coastal areas, such as Virginia Beach, were impacted this season, particularly by flooding. Flooding is …
  
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• Village again opts out of insurance law - Herald Palladium

  22-11-2016 12:28
  Village again opts out of insurance law
  Herald Palladium
  BERRIEN SPRINGS — The Berrien Springs Village Council is once again opting out of the state law governing health insurance for public employees. Council members voted Monday to opt out of the 2011 state law, an action they've taken every year since ...and more »
  
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• Create your own halo effect

  22-11-2016 12:15
  
  Making a favorable first impression with a prospect dramatically increases your chances of hearing a 'yes' later on.
  
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• When a workers’ comp case turns into a minefield of litigation

  22-11-2016 12:00
  
  Workers' comp claims can involve ADA, FMLA and unemployment compensation issues as well. Here's what employers need to know.
  
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• How parametric insurance can help after natural catastrophes

  22-11-2016 12:00
  
  Parametric insurance provides a solution to the time lag between the occurrence of a natural disaster and when help arrives. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Abu Dhabi's UNB setting up new Islamic Insurance joint venture - Reuters

  22-11-2016 11:25
  
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  Abu Dhabi's UNB setting up new Islamic Insurance joint venture
  Reuters
  ABU DHABI Nov 22 Abu Dhabi's Union National Bank (UNB) said on Tuesday it was setting up an Islamic insurance firm through a joint venture with Orient Insurance Company, offering 30 percent of shares through an initial public offering (IPO). The pair ...
  UNB partners with Orient Insurance on Islamic productThe Nationalall 6 news articles »
  
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• Hackers Remotely Steal ATM Cash in Latest Twist on Cyber Bank Heists

  22-11-2016 11:01
  
  Cyber criminals have remotely attacked cash machines in more than a dozen countries across Europe this year, using malicious software that forces machines to spit out cash, according to Russian cyber security firm Group IB. Diebold Nixdorf and NCR Corp, …
  
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• 7.4 Earthquake off Coast of Fukushima Jolts Japan; Tsunami Alert Lifted

  22-11-2016 10:24
  
  Japan lifted all tsunami alerts after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off the coast of Fukushima, home to the nuclear power plant crippled in the March 2011 triple disaster. The temblor, an aftershock of the magnitude 9 quake five years ago, …
  
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• Hiscox Promotes Bowen to CUO for European Operations

  22-11-2016 09:27
  
  Specialist global insurer Hiscox has announced the promotion of Justin Bowen to chief underwriting officer for its European operations. Bowen has worked at Hiscox since 2000 and held a number of different roles within its UK business. Having joined to …
  
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• Who Pays When Driverless Cars Crash? UK Insurers Call for Int’l Standards

  22-11-2016 09:17
  
  Cars of the future will need to collect a basic set of core data to prevent drivers being unfairly blamed if technology goes wrong, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The ABI supports the formation of an standard …
  
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