Parkinson’s patients and caregivers face severe challenges: survey
Stakeholders face problems such as gaps in services, financial burdens, and difficulty in care Life Insurance Blog
Monthly Archive: April 2018
Life insurers need digital allies through downturn, says insuretech exec
Increasing convenience and use of data is expected to drive a shift toward online sales Life Insurance Blog
New Beazley hotline to facilitate early reporting of workplace issues
Move will enable the insurer’s EPL policyholders to report issues early and mitigate the risk of litigation Life Insurance Blog
Canopius picks up AXA underwriter
“Impressive experience” includes time with Goldman Sachs and Willis Life Insurance Blog
Asian markets mostly higher in muted Easter holiday trading
TOKYO — Asian markets were mostly higher in muted trading Monday, as Hong Kong and Australian markets were closed for Easter, and Wall Street and other global markets have been closed for a long weekend after Good Friday. KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.5 per cent to 21,562.01 in morning trading, while South […]
Japan survey shows corporate sentiment is worsening
TOKYO — A quarterly business outlook survey by Japan’s central bank shows corporate sentiment has worsened for the first time in two years. The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” index for large manufacturers, released Monday, was 24 in March, down two points from December. The forecast continued to be pessimistic with the index expected to fall […]
Authorities believe California cliff crash that killed family was 'intentional': report
Authorities believe California cliff crash that killed family was ‘intentional’: report New York Daily News Court docs: Speedometer in Woodland family’s car ‘pinned’ at 90 mph in deadly California crash FOX43.com New information revealed by police...
FirstEnergy unit that runs power plants files for bankruptcy
AKRON, Ohio — A subsidiary that runs FirstEnergy Corp.’s nuclear and coal-fired power plants has filed for bankruptcy after the utility said earlier that it planned to close its three nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The move announced by FirstEnergy Solutions late Saturday signals the parent company’s plan to get out of the power […]
Community fights over downtown demolition, revitalization
RENO, Nev. — A controversial demolition of a series of aging motels is proving to be a focal point in an evolving fight over downtown Reno’s future. Elected officials and some business owners hope for the revitalization of a part of town many people think is gross and scary, while historic preservationists fear an out-of-state […]
China imposing new tariffs on US meat, fruit, other products
BEIJING — China said it’s rolling out new tariffs on meat, fruit and other products from the United States as retaliation against taxes approved by U.S. President Donald Trump on imported steel and aluminum. The Chinese finance ministry said in a statement that the new tariffs begin Monday. The announcement follows warnings Chinese officials have […]