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Sidecars in need of significant innovation & change: Mayer Brown’s Spitzer

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Sidecars in need of significant innovation & change: Mayer Brown’s Spitzer

The collateralised reinsurance sidecar leaves a lot to be desired, speakers at a conference discussed recently, with the structure singled out as being cumbersome and inefficient, leading to an opportunity for anyone wanting to innovate and work to improve them. Speaking at the SIFMA Insurance and Risk Linked Securities conference in Miami, Richard Spitzer, Insurance…

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I’m an infectious disease doctor and I’m in quarantine

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on I’m an infectious disease doctor and I’m in quarantine

Last week, I saw a patient who may have contracted COVID-19. The patient had come into the emergency department overnight due to respiratory distress and overseas travel history. While his clinical picture and history were cause for concern, due to limited testing reserved for “highly suspicious” cases, the initial decision was to hold on testing…

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The 3 Best Places to Keep Your Emergency Fund

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on The 3 Best Places to Keep Your Emergency Fund

As the new coronavirus circulates throughout the U.S., Americans are getting a painful reminder that emergencies pop up when you least expect them. The best plan for dealing with such crises is to prepare long before they arrive at your doorstep. Having money set aside in an emergency fund means one less thing to worry…

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Morning Deals: Thursday, March 12

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Morning Deals: Thursday, March 12

Every morning and afternoon we publish a list of the latest and best deals from our partner, DealNews. To learn more about the discounts and details, click on any of the deals for more information. To have this list, along with our latest news and stories, delivered daily to your inbox, sign up for our…

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Bert’s February Dividend Stock Purchases

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Bert’s February Dividend Stock Purchases

I thought the end of February was insane for the market.  During that time, I took advantage of some great deals in the  stock market.  But if March has proven anything to me, it is the importance of why you cannot try to time the market.  Each day presents a new set of twists and…

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Applying for a mortgage? Do these 5 things first

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Applying for a mortgage? Do these 5 things first

If you know how to apply for a mortgage the right way, you can lock in a lower rate and bigger budget. These 5 tips are key to a great mortgage application. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/57011/how-to-apply-for-a-mortgage-the-right-way-5-mistakes-to-avoid-video

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Mortgage rates today, March 12, 2020, plus lock recommendations

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgage rates today, March 12, 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/63691/mortgage-rates-today-march-12-2020-plus-lock-recommendations

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IRS Ruling Protects HSAs During Coronavirus Scare

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on IRS Ruling Protects HSAs During Coronavirus Scare

Wondering if your high-deductible health plan will cover any care related to the new coronavirus? The IRS has some reassuring news. Health insurance that qualifies as a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) can pay for testing and treatment related to COVID-19 without jeopardizing a plan’s status as an HDHP, the federal agency announced Wednesday. It’s not…

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A case for resident activism

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on A case for resident activism

In 2019, residents organized coast-to-coast to protest low pay, unsafe working conditions, and insufficient benefits. Residents at the University of Washington and UCLA walked out of the hospital in reaction to stalled contract negotiations. Residents at Yale interrupted a meeting to introduce a “Resident and Fellow Bill of Rights,” outlining basic rights such as a…

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SBAI warns of potential conflicts of interest between parallel investment funds

By Angelica | Mar 12, 2020 | Comments Off on SBAI warns of potential conflicts of interest between parallel investment funds

The Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI) has published a new memo that may be of interest to the insurance-linked securities (ILS) fund managers community, regarding the potential for their to be a conflict of interest between parallel fund strategies. It is a relatively common practice for alternative investment managers to operate parallel investment funds…

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