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Death Toll Possibly Over 30 in Japan Volcano Eruption
More than 30 people may be dead in a volcanic eruption in central Japan, the nation's second natural disaster in the past month. Smoke and ash billowed from Mt. Ontake throughout the day yesterday as ...
Buffett or Cuban: Who do you Want Leading Corporate Training?
According to results of a new survey of over 2,000 U.S. adults, both employed and unemployed Americans believe that employers' lack of willingness to train new employees is the leading reason why ...
Insurance compliance work rarely operates at an entirely predictable pace. A carrier may be managing normal licensing and appointment activity...
Good-Bye Windows 8; Microsoft Previewing New Op System Tuesday
Microsoft Corp will unveil a new name for its best-known product on Tuesday when it offers the first official glimpse of its latest Windows operating system. The project, known for the past few years ...
Africa to Issue Climate Change Bonds in 2016; Structure Similar to Cat Bonds
Global warming in Africa may soon move bond markets. In 2016, the first climate change bonds will be issued from Africa— unique instruments that will enable the world's poorest continent to tap ...
PIMCO’s Gross Exit, Fireman’s Fund Struggles Challenge Allianz Leaders
German insurer Allianz suffered a humiliating blow on Friday with the resignation of renowned investor Bill Gross as leader of PIMCO, the asset manager Allianz relies on for one fourth of its ...
SCIF Cat Bond Priced 40% Lower Than 2011: Willis Capital Markets
On Friday, Willis Capital Markets & Advisory said it placed a $250 million catastrophe bond transaction for, California's largest provider of workers' compensation insurance. Golden State Re II ...
Swiss Re’s Donnell: TRIA Needed in an Uncertain World
In business and life, it's important to know one's strengths and weaknesses. While the insurance industry is adept at modeling windstorms, anticipating emerging liability risks and ensuring orderly ...
Chubb Eyes Biorenewable and Industrial Biotech Opportunities
The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies is rolling out new insurance products and risk-management programs for both biorenewable and industrial biotechnology outfits. New Jersey-based Chub defines ...