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Covid-19 non-life industry loss $100bn+, say 40% of survey respondents

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Covid-19 non-life industry loss $100bn+, say 40% of survey respondents

The non-life insurance and reinsurance industry is deemed most likely to face between $80 billion and $100 billion of underwriting losses due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, according to the respondents to our latest market survey. Nearly 67% of respondents to our latest market survey said that they believe the non-life industry loss from Covid-19…

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Insurance Careers Corner: Q&A with Mary Jo Hudson, Squire Patton Boggs

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Insurance Careers Corner: Q&A with Mary Jo Hudson, Squire Patton Boggs

Triple-I’s “Insurance Careers Corner” series was created to highlight trailblazers in the insurance industry and to spread awareness on the career opportunities within the industry. This month Kris Maccini, director, social media, Triple-I, interviewed Mary Jo Hudson, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs who provided insights about her career trajectory, LGBTQ+ support in the workplace, and implications…

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10 Things That Can Ding Your Social Security Payments

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on 10 Things That Can Ding Your Social Security Payments

SUPERMAO / Shutterstock.com You’ve worked hard for Social Security retirement benefits, and you probably want every dollar you’re entitled to receive. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that there are reasons why your Social Security payments could decrease. Many are in your control, but some are not. Keep reading to find out how your monthly check…

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8 Firefighter mortgage programs worth considering

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on 8 Firefighter mortgage programs worth considering

Firefighter mortgage loans offer special discounts and rates for these public servants. If you’re a firefighter, look into these 8 mortgage programs. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/65888/firefighter-mortgage-loan-programs-with-savings

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Mortgage rates today, June 29, 2020, plus lock recommendations

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgage rates today, June 29, 2020, plus lock recommendations

Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/67204/mortgage-rates-today-june-29-2020-plus-lock-recommendations

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Florida Citizens 17% growth in 2020 may drive reinsurance requirements

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Florida Citizens 17% growth in 2020 may drive reinsurance requirements

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is likely to see an increasing need for more risk transfer and reinsurance over the coming year, as it forecasts that its assumption of risk and policies will accelerate, with the state of the Florida insurance market set to drive its portfolio up by 17% over the course of this…

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15 commandments for teaching your kids about racism

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on 15 commandments for teaching your kids about racism

1. Thou shalt first become comfortable with having uncomfortable conversations with thyself, before ever trying to have them with any other person. At this point in our earthly lives, we must — as a matter of urgency — get into that space of vulnerability and face our fears and insecurities. Dig deep to figure out…

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Covid uncertainty highlights need for risk transfer transparency: Majors, Nephila

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Covid uncertainty highlights need for risk transfer transparency: Majors, Nephila

The uncertainty that the Covid-19 pandemic has created for the insurance and reinsurance industry serves to further highlight the need for risk transfer data transparency, all the way down the market chain, according to Nephila Capital Co-CEO Frank Majors Speaking with us in a video interview back in April, which you can view in full…

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10 Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $10,000

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on 10 Businesses You Can Start With Less Than $10,000

Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Not all startups are glossy tech companies. At some point, every business was starting up. Following are some businesses you can launch — even without much money — and expect to turn a decent profit. (Of course, during the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs should follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines…

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Double-digit reinsurance price increases may extend into 2021: Fitch

By Angelica | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off on Double-digit reinsurance price increases may extend into 2021: Fitch

The reinsurance market may enjoy further double-digit price increases at the renewals in early 2021, but with capital now flowing into the sector Fitch Ratings warns that this will inevitably halt the rate momentum. The good news is that reinsurance rates are catching up with the primary market, resulting in a more balanced pricing environment…

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