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David Connolly on May 23, 2013 12:05PM
Shark Proof The three I?s in Shark proofing are Insulation ?Investment ? Influence In the first two installments, we covered Insulation & Investment. Today I finish the series with Influence. As you remember, a ” Shark” is what I …
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May 23, 2013 10:46AM
Atlantic Coast Can Expect 3 to 6 Major Hurricanes This Season: NOAA
The government’s weather center is forecasting that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 will be an active one, perhaps even extremely active, during its six months. Experts at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said there …
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May 23, 2013 09:52AM
Marathon Bombing Victims Urged to Apply for Funds
The administrator of the Boston Marathon victims’ compensation fund said just five people have filed applications as of Tuesday, and is urging those affected by the blasts to fill out the paperwork before time runs out. The families of the …
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May 23, 2013 09:32AM
Moore, Oklahoma Tornado Damage Estimated at More than $2B
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says a preliminary estimate suggests the cost of the tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore could be more than $2 billion. Spokeswoman Calley Herth told The Associated Press that the early tally of …
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May 23, 2013 09:25AM
Byrne Named Chair of The Council of Employee Benefits Executives
Tim Byrne, vice president and partner at Wisconsin-based M3 Insurance, has been named chair of the Council of Employee Benefits Executives (CEBE), effective June 1, 2013. The Council of Employee Benefits Executives is a standing working committee of The Council …
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May 23, 2013 09:07AM
UK Insurer Marketform Expands into U.S. Hospital PL Market
Lloyd’s specialist underwriter Marketform will commence underwriting hospital professional liability, comprising medical malpractice and associated general liability insurance, in the United States effective June 1, 2013. Marketform will initially enter the hospital professional liability insurance market with plans to expand …
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May 23, 2013 09:04AM
Illinois Lawmakers Seek Disaster Declaration in 16 Counties
Illinois’ congressional delegation has asked President Obama to add 16 Illinois counties to the list of those eligible to receive disaster aid after last month’s flooding. The letter was sent to support a similar request by Gov. Pat Quinn. Quinn …
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May 23, 2013 09:02AM
Wisconsin Bill Would Require $50 Tobacco Use Fee for Health Insurance
Wisconsin state workers who smoke would have to pay $50 more per month for health insurance under a Gov. Scott Walker proposal that has won approval by the Legislature’s budget committee. The Joint Finance Committee on voted 13-3 to approve …
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May 23, 2013 08:53AM
National Group Praises Hawaii Cellphone Driving Law
A national nonprofit is cheering Hawaii’s new law that prohibits people from holding cellphones and other portable electronics while driving. Jonathan Adkins from the Governors Highway Safety Association in Washington says Hawaii’s law is tougher than laws in most other …
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May 23, 2013 08:52AM
U.S. Senate Passes Bill with Kansas River Levee Funding
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that includes funding aimed at improving Topeka’s levee system along the Kansas River. The bill approved in the Senate would provide about $15.7 million in federal matching funds for Topeka to correct problems …
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