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New Fed policy could mean years of low mortgage rates

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on New Fed policy could mean years of low mortgage rates

The Federal Reserve has a new policy to keep inflation and employment on target. And, it could keep mortgage interest rates low for a long time. Here’s why. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/69076/new-federal-reserve-policy-to-keep-mortgage-rates-low

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Hurricane Laura ILS fund hit not significant, income to offset loss for some

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Hurricane Laura ILS fund hit not significant, income to offset loss for some

At current industry loss estimate levels, the impacts to insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds from hurricane Laura is not expected to be significant, with some funds even able to offset the hit with the income their reinsurance and retrocession positions earned them in August. Early estimates for the insurance and reinsurance market loss from last week’s…

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Mortgage rates today, September 1, 2020, plus lock recommendations

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Mortgage rates today, September 1, 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/69113/mortgage-rates-today-september-01-2020-plus-lock-recommendations

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A post-COVID medical world

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on A post-COVID medical world

As we navigate everyday life in the midst of battling COVID-19, our thoughts naturally migrate to what medicine might look like post viral pandemic. As the new norms of social distancing, virtual meetings, and little to no human contact continue, we cannot help but wonder will these new social norms become permanent behavior patterns? And…

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Would Joe Biden Raise Taxes on Low- And Moderate-Income Families? It Depends On What You Mean By Taxes

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Would Joe Biden Raise Taxes on Low- And Moderate-Income Families? It Depends On What You Mean By Taxes

Is Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden proposing to raise taxes on low- and middle-income households? He emphatically says no. President Trump and his allies say…

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9 Things That Are Free in September

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on 9 Things That Are Free in September

September marks the transition from summer to fall, but don’t mourn the passing of those summer steals. Instead, get excited about all the upcoming fall deals! From no-cost drive-in movies and credit reports to freebies with flu shots, we’re bringing you some of the best offers available in September. Read on to learn how you…

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Capsicum Re to be renamed Gallagher Re, in alignment with parent

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Capsicum Re to be renamed Gallagher Re, in alignment with parent

Reinsurance broker Capsicum Re is to be renamed as Gallagher Re, to bring the company into line with its parent Arthur J. Gallagher  & Co. (AJG). Arthur J. Gallagher  & Co. (AJG) took 100% ownership of Capsicum Re back in January, to bring the specialty reinsurance broking joint venture that it had established alongside sector…

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Twelve Capital’s Ramseier becomes Group Executive Chairman

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Twelve Capital’s Ramseier becomes Group Executive Chairman

Twelve Capital, the Zurich headquartered catastrophe bond, insurance-linked securities (ILS) and reinsurance linked investment fund manager, has named Dr. Urs Ramseier, Founding Partner, CEO & CIO, as its new Group Executive Chairman. The ILS investment fund manager said that Urs Ramseier appointed as Group Executive Chairman replacing Frank Schnewlin on his retirement. In addition, experienced…

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Laura losses to hit reinsurers & ILS, but primary insurers to retain majority: Fitch

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Laura losses to hit reinsurers & ILS, but primary insurers to retain majority: Fitch

Industry losses from hurricane Laura are expected to largely fall to primary insurance carriers, but rating agency Fitch says that traditional reinsurance carriers and insurance-linked securities (ILS) players will take a share. Industry loss estimates currently range from $4 billion to $9 billion, according to the catastrophe risk modelling companies. But still, some market sources…

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Good Looks Boost Earning Power: So, What If You’re Not Beautiful?

By Angelica | Sep 1, 2020 | Comments Off on Good Looks Boost Earning Power: So, What If You’re Not Beautiful?

Those of us who aren’t drop-dead gorgeous sometimes feel that the beautiful people get all the breaks. Research suggests that we are not just being paranoid. It's not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. Our looks and body types do make a difference — not to mention…

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