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The deadly racial disparity of COVID-19

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on The deadly racial disparity of COVID-19

There is an old adage within the black community that says, “When White America catches a cold, Black America has pneumonia.” African American patients with COVID-19 are dying at a significantly higher rate compared to other races. These statistics are currently reported within the state of Louisiana and cities of Chicago and Milwaukee. At the…

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The struggle of being a nurse is real

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on The struggle of being a nurse is real

As I struggled my way through nursing school, I never expected my first job as a nurse to feel like this; I was too busy dreaming of the day when I could hold the title of registered nurse. I never expected to come home crying. I never expected that, at times, I’d mumble the words…

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Coronavirus deaths may trigger longevity swap margin calls for pensions

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus deaths may trigger longevity swap margin calls for pensions

The sudden rise in deaths in the United Kingdom due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic could result in some pensions having to post more collateral against their longevity swaps, as report suggest. With some UK £90 billion of longevity swap transactions having been entered into by UK pension schemes, the increased exposure to coronavirus deaths…

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City National Rochdale ILW fund grows, sees dynamic & improving returns

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on City National Rochdale ILW fund grows, sees dynamic & improving returns

City National Rochdale’s industry loss warranty (ILW) focused mutual insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment fund grew during the last quarter and saw “positive opportunities” at the January reinsurance renewals, with an expectation of the ILW market seeing dynamic conditions and improving returns. The City National Rochdale Select Strategies (CNRLX) is a mutual fund structured in the…

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5 Ways to Get Amazon Prime for Free

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on 5 Ways to Get Amazon Prime for Free

Shopping on Amazon can be convenient, especially when you are stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. You can get anything from frozen pizza to light bulbs delivered to your door at the click of a button. An Amazon Prime membership is even more convenient. Perks include not just faster shipping but also access…

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PayPie offers fast lender-matching for SBA PPP loan applications

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on PayPie offers fast lender-matching for SBA PPP loan applications

PayPie is offering access to its network of Small Business Association-authorized lending partners to businesses seeking funds through the SBA Payroll Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic slowdown. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/news/paypie-offers-lender-matching-for-sba-ppp-loan-applications

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4 States Where Income Taxes Will Be Lower Next Year

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on 4 States Where Income Taxes Will Be Lower Next Year

Nobody likes to pay taxes. But residents of several states can take comfort in the knowledge that their burden may be a little lower when they pay their taxes next year. Four states have reduced individual tax rates for 2020, the Tax Foundation reports. Another four states have increased their estate tax exemptions. According to…

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7 Ways to Use Old Toothbrushes

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on 7 Ways to Use Old Toothbrushes

What happens to your old toothbrush when it’s ready to be put to pasture? The American Dental Association suggests replacing your toothbrush every three or four months, or sooner if the bristles start looking frayed. And if you’ve had a cold or the flu, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences advises tossing your brush…

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QBE takes Covid-19 actions, with capital raising & catastrophe reinsurance top-up

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on QBE takes Covid-19 actions, with capital raising & catastrophe reinsurance top-up

Australia headquartered global insurance and reinsurance group QBE has announced a range of actions being taken to shore up its regulatory capital as a direct response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including buying more catastrophe reinsurance to reduce its exposure to U.S. perils. QBE sees itself as exposed as anyone to the global Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic…

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AXA Climate uses VanderSat data for parametric drought & soil moisture insurance

By Angelica | Apr 14, 2020 | Comments Off on AXA Climate uses VanderSat data for parametric drought & soil moisture insurance

AXA Climate, the parametric specialist risk transfer unit of global insurance and reinsurance company AXA, has partnered with Dutch satellite technology firm VanderSat on a range of products to enable drought and soil moisture related exposures to be hedged. AXA Climate will utilise data sourced from VanderSat’s microwave data from satellites to derive triggers linked…

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