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Returns of capital by ILS funds showed discipline: Halm, CCR Re

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Returns of capital by ILS funds showed discipline: Halm, CCR Re

Market conditions and capital raising around the key January reinsurance renewals provided clear proof that investor interest in the insurance-linked securities (ILS) asset class remains real, according to Mathieu Halm, Head of Retrocession and Strategy at CCR Re. Perhaps more importantly though, the fact some of the capital raised was returned to investors, as opportunities…

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8 Federal Income Tax Breaks for Homeowners

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on 8 Federal Income Tax Breaks for Homeowners

Photo by Pheelings media / Shutterstock.com Buying and maintaining a home is expensive — and the cost just keeps climbing. Fortunately, Uncle Sam offers several tax breaks that can put more money back in a homeowner’s pocket. Some of these deductions and credits can only be used by a small slice of homeowners nationwide. But…

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RenRe said cautious on Japan, optimistic on Florida reinsurance renewals

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on RenRe said cautious on Japan, optimistic on Florida reinsurance renewals

RenaissanceRe, the Bermuda headquartered reinsurer and third-party reinsurance capital manager, is said to have a cautious stance on rate prospects for the upcoming Japanese renewals at April 1st, but a more optimistic outlook for the Florida and mid-year renewals. Morgan Stanley’s analyst research team said that the reinsurance company predicts a modest increase in April’s…

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USDA vs. FHA: Which loan is better for first-time home buyers?

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on USDA vs. FHA: Which loan is better for first-time home buyers?

USDA vs FHA for first-time buyers: Should you use a zero-down USDA loan or 3.5%-down FHA loan? Compare pros and cons here. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/21672/usda-home-loans-vs-fha-comparison-first-time-home-buyers

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Why Costco Might Hike Membership Prices Soon

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Why Costco Might Hike Membership Prices Soon

Photo by Andy.LIU / Shutterstock.com Costco shoppers soon may have to dig a little deeper to pay their membership to the mega-popular warehouse club. In a recent research note, Wells Fargo analysts predicted that the retailer is likely to boost its membership fee sometime within the next 18 months, Fox Business reports. The current membership…

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Buying a condo vs. renting: Which is better for you?

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Buying a condo vs. renting: Which is better for you?

Buying a condo vs. renting can be a tough decision. Renting offers flexibility, but buying a condo builds wealth. See more pros and cons here. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/37236/buying-a-condo-vs-renting

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Can a Homemaker Get Social Security Benefits?

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Can a Homemaker Get Social Security Benefits?

Photo by Viktoriia Hnatiuk / Shutterstock.com Welcome to our “Social Security Q&A” series. You ask a question about Social Security, and a guest expert answers it. You can learn how to ask a question of your own below. And if you would like a personalized report detailing your optimal Social Security claiming strategy, click here.…

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Tunisia gets World Bank support to develop catastrophe insurance market

By Angelica | Mar 18, 2021 | Comments Off on Tunisia gets World Bank support to develop catastrophe insurance market

The North African country of Tunisia is to get World Bank support and funding to help it develop its catastrophe insurance market and cover people and assets against the impacts of disasters and climate-related events. Tunisia currently has a very low level of insurance penetration (around 2%) and so the World Bank, alongside the French…

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Life in a rural emergency department during COVID [PODCAST]

By Angelica | Mar 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Life in a rural emergency department during COVID [PODCAST]

“I am grateful that I work in a small rural hospital that is like a family. I am grateful that my organization has done everything in its power to protect us… but I hope we can do better. I hope medical workers have enough left within them to give their all for the coming months.…

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Slow Vaccine Distribution, Bulging Debt And Potential Commodities Destocking

By Angelica | Mar 17, 2021 | Comments Off on Slow Vaccine Distribution, Bulging Debt And Potential Commodities Destocking
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Vaccine distribution between ‘Western’ allies and Chinese allies continues to decouple Q4 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The inadequate distribution of vaccines will act as a ‘governor’ for economies to reach economic potential as tourism should be limited Chinese household debt has bulged from 20% in 2009 to just under 60% in 2020 […]

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