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If you’re among the many Americans who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus, you may be shifting from finding stuff on the cheap to putting an all-out freeze on discretionary spending. Fortunately, there are plenty of freebies that can help you financially survive the COVID-19 outbreak or keep you entertained during these long days…
Read MoreTired of staring at the same four walls? Turn the lockdown into something positive by working part time from home. At least 20 companies are trying to fill substantial numbers of part-time positions that offer the flexibility to work remotely, according to FlexJobs. The subscription service for job seekers recently combed its database to identify…
Read MoreBeen pillow shopping lately? If not, get ready for a big array of choices. You have many options, including: Neck pillows Body pillows Memory foam pillows Anti-snore pillows “Cool” pillows Oxygen-promoting pillows Cervical pillows Shopping can be stressful. A wrong purchase could mean you’re stuck with a pillow you don’t want. Fortunately, a little preparation…
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The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has now settled for a 75% upsizing of its latest catastrophe bond issuance, with the Sutter Re Ltd. (Series 20201- & 2020-2) issuance now fixed to provide $700 million of collateralised earthquake reinsurance protection. The not-for-profit residential earthquake insurer of California had returned to the catastrophe bond market in April…
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The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association’s (TWIA) mid-year 2020 reinsurance and catastrophe bond renewal looks set to depend on pricing this year, as the insurer is aware of challenges faced in both marketplaces and will look to maximise on coverage at the best possible and most efficient pricing as it builds its 2020 reinsurance tower. Speaking…
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The sale of global reinsurance firm PartnerRe to French insurance group Covéa has been called off, after attempted renegotiations over the price with seller EXOR in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic failed to find an agreement. Covéa was set to acquire reinsurance firm PartnerRe from owner EXOR, the Italian holding company and investment entity…
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As the pandemic loomed, there was widespread concern about running out of crucial medical resources, such as mechanical ventilators. We watched as the crisis escalated in Italy and elsewhere, where hospitals seemed overwhelmed. We prepared for the surge. Hospitals, industry, and government clamored to secure both ventilators and other valuable resources such as personal protective…
Read MoreThe HEROES Act, introduced Tuesday by House Democrats, provides more than $1 trillion to state and local governments, including $915 billion in flexible aid—which can be spent for any purpose, including to backfill revenue losses—in installments over the next year. In broad strokes, these coronavirus relief funds are four tranches for allocation purposes: by jurisdiction…
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I’m a dissenter from way back. Perhaps it’s my red hair and nearly 6-foot frame that made me always feel different. I never quite fit the mold as a good Southern girl. I’m too loud, too assertive, too much a leader. I struggled with some of the belief systems around me, so I majored in…
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When your doctor prescribes a drug, do you wonder how anyone knows its effectiveness against your illness or condition?
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