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Fitch changes reinsurance sector outlook to stable on hardening market

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Fitch changes reinsurance sector outlook to stable on hardening market

Fitch Ratings has adjusted its outlook for the global reinsurance sector to stable, from negative, citing the hardening reinsurance market as the reason for its now more positive view on the market. The rating agency had been negative on the future prospects of the global reinsurance market as recently as September, when a report said…

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The Worst Day of the Year to Buy a Used Car

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on The Worst Day of the Year to Buy a Used Car

Shopping for a used car? You’re in luck — December kicks off a period of several months that is the best time to get a deal on a new set of wheels. But whatever you do, avoid shopping on July 4. Those are among the findings of a new study by car search engine iSeeCars…

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ERS takes over backing of Arcus 1856 syndicate from Credit Suisse ILS

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on ERS takes over backing of Arcus 1856 syndicate from Credit Suisse ILS

Lloyd’s based specialist motor insurer ERS will now back the Arcus 1856 syndicate at Lloyd’s, taking over the operation from the Credit Suisse Insurance-Linked Strategies (ILS) team. It’s understood that Credit Suisse ILS had been looking for a buyer, or someone to step in and take over the Lloyd’s syndicates backing, as it had not…

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Discovery Streaming TV Service Will Cost Just $5 a Month

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Discovery Streaming TV Service Will Cost Just $5 a Month

Discovery is launching a new streaming service that it says will have the “largest-ever content offering of any new streaming service,” all for an unusually low price. Discovery+ will feature a blend of entertainment from popular networks — including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Animal Planet and Discovery Channel — with exclusive, original series…

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Will COVID-19 Relief Talks End Differently This Time?

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Will COVID-19 Relief Talks End Differently This Time?

By embracing a $908 billion bipartisan pandemic relief plan , congressional Democratic leaders may have jump-started long-dormant talks over short-term economic aid. A nudge by…

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AXIS’ Northshore Re II 2021 catastrophe bond grows 50% to $150m

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on AXIS’ Northshore Re II 2021 catastrophe bond grows 50% to $150m

AXIS Capital has increased the size of its latest catastrophe bond issuance by 50%, as the Northshore Re II Ltd. (Series 2021-1) transaction is now set to complete at $150 million in size, with pricing now been fixed below the initial guidance. The Bermuda headquartered global specialty insurance and reinsurance firm returned to the catastrophe…

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4 Top Retirement Planning Tips from Warren Buffett

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on 4 Top Retirement Planning Tips from Warren Buffett

This story originally appeared on NewRetirement.com. Warren Buffett earned his nickname honestly. The Oracle of Omaha’s success at investing is legendary, and he has ranked among the world’s wealthiest people time and again. But Buffett isn’t your typical wealthy business magnate. His retirement planning advice isn’t just for the rich and famous — it works…

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Guy Carpenter hires Aon’s Shephard as Head of GC Access, International

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Guy Carpenter hires Aon’s Shephard as Head of GC Access, International

Reinsurance broker Guy Carpenter has announced the hiring of Miles Shephard from Aon, who will join the company as Managing Director and Head of GC Access, International, its specialist program capacity focused unit. GC Access is dedicated to program business and works to connect managing general agents (MGA) with capacity, including enabling access to the…

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Alphabet (Google) returns for second cat bond to top up quake cover

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Alphabet (Google) returns for second cat bond to top up quake cover

Alphabet, Inc., the holding company for tech giant Google and its units, has returned to the catastrophe bond market in very quick succession to add a second $95 million Phoenician Re Ltd. (Series 2020-2) transaction, clearly pleased with the pricing and execution of its first. Alphabet hadonly priced its first catastrophe bond issuance, the Phoenician…

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House approves restrictions on Chinese companies listing in U.S.

By Angelica | Dec 3, 2020 | Comments Off on House approves restrictions on Chinese companies listing in U.S.

The legislation is in reaction to U.S. regulators being unable to review the companies’ financial audits. Original Article Posted at : https://www.accountingtoday.com/articles/house-approves-restrictions-on-chinese-companies-listing-in-u-s

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