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Windmill II Re cat bond “mirrors” traditional reinsurance for Achmea: Willis Re Securities

By Angelica | Jun 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Windmill II Re cat bond “mirrors” traditional reinsurance for Achmea: Willis Re Securities

The recently completed Windmill II Re DAC (2020) catastrophe bond transaction effectively integrates within the property catastrophe reinsurance program of sponsor Achmea, according to the deals structuring agent and bookrunner Willis Re Securities. Netherlands headquartered primary insurance group Achmea returned to the catastrophe bond market at the beginning of June, to sponsor a new Windmill…

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Swiss Re lifts upper target for Matterhorn Re cat bond to $275m

By Angelica | Jun 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Swiss Re lifts upper target for Matterhorn Re cat bond to $275m

Global reinsurance firm Swiss Re has raised the upper-end target for its latest catastrophe bond, with the Matterhorn Re Ltd. (Series 2020-4)  transaction now aiming to secure as much as $275 million of capital markets backed retrocession for the sponsor. Swiss Re returned to the catastrophe bond market recently for what will be its fourth…

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Lockton Capital Markets adds structuring expertise with Pan hire

By Angelica | Jun 24, 2020 | Comments Off on Lockton Capital Markets adds structuring expertise with Pan hire

Lockton Capital Markets, the unit with an alternative capital and insurance-linked securities focus at the largest independent insurance broker of the same name, has announced the hiring of Richard Pan as Managing Director, an executive with asset management, reinsurance and structuring expertise. Lockton continues to build out its Capital Markets practice, having recently installed a…

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Will telemedicine make us better diagnosticians? [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Will telemedicine make us better diagnosticians? [PODCAST]

“Sitting in front of my laptop with both of us on the screen, I can maintain decent eye contact even if I look something up or type something into the medical record. The patient sees me as paying more attention than when I couldn’t effectively both maintain eye contact and look at the screen while…

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Big Tech Survey: Continued Decline Of Mental Wellbeing

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Big Tech Survey: Continued Decline Of Mental Wellbeing
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Mental health is becoming a bigger national concern as more Covid-19 cases surge in a likely second wave. On Blind, an anonymous professional network, with 3.6+MM verified users, we gauged the platform’s emotional well-being in terms of their anxiety levels, feelings of loneliness, and productivity during social distancing in late March. With Negative emotions in […]

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RMD rollover relief granted under CARES Act

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on RMD rollover relief granted under CARES Act

The IRS offers guidance in Notice 2020-51 on the rollover period, which has been extended to Aug. 31. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/rmd-rollover-relief-granted-under-cares-act

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What the police and psychiatrists have in common

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on What the police and psychiatrists have in common

“Give ‘em out like candy,” advised a senior resident while handing me a stack of small flyers. The text outlined a list of services provided by a nearby community resource center for help with things like housing, food, education, employment, and legal issues. I never thought this quarter page of paper would prove so critical…

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Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Dream Office REIT

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Dream Office REIT

Updated on June 23rd, by Josh Arnold Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, give investors a hands-off way to participate in the economic upside of real estate. REITs have grown in popularity over time as yield-starved investors seek alternative strategies to generate portfolio income. One side effect of the growing popularity of REITs is the…

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In the blogs: What a relief

By Angelica | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on In the blogs: What a relief

Notices finally arriving; big breaks for Oprah and Walmart; the snares of working remotely; and other highlights from our favorite tax bloggers. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/in-the-blogs-what-a-relief

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Everyday Products Tested in Multiple Ways

By Jo Gardner | Jun 23, 2020 | Comments Off on Everyday Products Tested in Multiple Ways

Before any of the lotions and products go to market, their components must be tested by a materials testing lab such as NSL Analytical Services.

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