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Coronavirus has “die-hard urbanites” moving to the ‘burbs

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Coronavirus has “die-hard urbanites” moving to the ‘burbs

Tons of people are moving during coronavirus. Home buying numbers are up 21% from last year. Considering a move? Here’s what to know. Original Article Posted at : https://themortgagereports.com/68114/moving-during-coronavirus-real-estate-trends

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Rom Aviv leads insurance for Agritask, as RMS’ Stander joins as Advisor

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Rom Aviv leads insurance for Agritask, as RMS’ Stander joins as Advisor

Rom Aviv, a former senior employee of insurance-linked securities (ILS ) fund manager Twelve Capital and Israeli investors IBI ILS Partners, is leading insurance for Agritask, an ag-tech and agronomics focused start-up, while Daniel Stander of RMS fame has joined the firm as a senior advisor. Aviv joined Agritask earlier this year, helping the company…

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Don’t pick your specialty based on the potential income you might make

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Don’t pick your specialty based on the potential income you might make

When I speak to medical students and residents, their number one question is, “Should I follow my passion or choose a specialty that pays well?” With so many students finishing their training deeply in debt, they are feeling a push to go into a specialty that pays better than average, thinking that it will solve…

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3 Silver Linings of the Pandemic — and How to Make the Most of Them

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on 3 Silver Linings of the Pandemic — and How to Make the Most of Them

phM2019 / Shutterstock.com The pandemic has killed more than 150,000 Americans, robbed millions of workers of their jobs and pushed companies to file for bankruptcy protection. It’s driven us into our homes and put distance between us and those we love. While little good can be salvaged from this grueling, miserable year, there have been…

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Aon hires Turner from AXA XL as Head of UK Property reinsurance

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Aon hires Turner from AXA XL as Head of UK Property reinsurance

Broker Aon has announced the hire of Catherine Turner from AXA XL to its Reinsurance Solutions division, where she will take on the role of Head of UK Property. Turner will also become co-leader of the Aon Reinsurance Solutions UK & Ireland and Specialty Casualty business, alongside Richard Evans. Turner joins Aon Reinsurance Solutions with…

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Hiscox warns FCA’s Covid-19 BI test case could drive reinsurance losses

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Hiscox warns FCA’s Covid-19 BI test case could drive reinsurance losses

During its earnings call this morning, senior executives from specialist insurance and reinsurance underwriter Hiscox Group warned that the eventual findings of the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) business interruption test case could drive additional Covid-19 losses to its reinsurance book. In addition, the company also said that it has exposure to some business interruption…

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Getting These 2 Shots Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Getting These 2 Shots Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Getting a flu shot is always wise, but especially so this year. It’s not the usual blah, blah, blah. Click here to sign up for our free newsletter. The vaccine helps protect against influenza, which can be dangerous and even deadly. Getting more people vaccinated against flu should mean fewer patients in hospitals, which is…

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Hiscox Re & ILS CEO Mike Krefta to depart

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Hiscox Re & ILS CEO Mike Krefta to depart

Hiscox Re & ILS, the reinsurance and insurance-linked securities (ILS) arm of the global specialty re/insurer, has announced the impending departure of its CEO Mike Krefta, who is leaving the firm to pursue opportunities outside the sector. Krefta has been Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hiscox Re & ILS since December 2016. He has worked…

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Guy Carp promotes Mayer to COO, Mowery to Global Head of Distribution

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on Guy Carp promotes Mayer to COO, Mowery to Global Head of Distribution

Guy Carpenter, the global reinsurance broking unit of Marsh & McLennan Companies, has promoted some of its senior leadership to new roles, with Neil Mayer becoming COO and Lara Mowery taking a new position as Global Head of Distribution. Both Mayer and Mowery have been named to the Guy Carpenter Executive Committee, along with current…

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18 Keys to Retiring Earlier Than Your Peers

By Angelica | Aug 3, 2020 | Comments Off on 18 Keys to Retiring Earlier Than Your Peers

Do you daydream about retiring as you plod through your 9-to-5 job? Are you wondering how a neighbor or relative managed to quit working at age 59 and go traveling? For many people, retirement — never mind “early” retirement — seems out of reach. But with focus and self-discipline, you can amass enough money to…

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