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06, 2016
Study: Economic Costs of Pandemic in U.S. Could Be $34-45 Billion
A pandemic influenza outbreak in the United States could have economic costs nearly double the total amounts experts have previously calculated, depending on how the public, government and businesses respond to an epidemic, according to policy and risk experts in …
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07, 2016
National Weather Service Confirms 3 Tornadoes in Kentucky, West Virginia
Three tornadoes have been confirmed in eastern Kentucky and West Virginia from recent storms, the National Weather Service said Tuesday. After sending a team Tuesday to survey damage reports from Monday’s thunderstorms, the weather service determined an EF-2 tornado with …
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06, 2016
Global Insurance Premiums up 3.8% in 2015, Despite Trade Slowdown: Swiss Re
Despite a challenging business environment and global trade slowdown in 2015, global direct premiums written grew by 3.8 percent in real terms, up from 3.5 percent in 2014, according to Swiss Re’s latest sigma report. However, in nominal US dollar …
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07, 2016
Day Care Worker at Washington Center Charged with Child Molestation
An Auburn, Wash. man has been charged on allegations that he engaged in sexual conduct with two 4-year-old girls at a Renton day care center where he worked. The 21-year-old suspect was charged this week with child molestation and communicating with …
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06, 2016
Democratic Senators Oppose Health Insurer Mergers
Seven Democratic senators urged the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday to block two mergers of major health insurance companies, saying that the proposed deals would mean higher premiums and lower-quality healthcare for consumers. The department is reviewing Aetna Inc.’s $33 …
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06, 2016
Gebhard Named VP, Communications at Minnesota-Based SFM
Bloomington, Minn.-based mutual insurer, SFM, has promoted Andy Gebhard to vice president, communications. Gebhard has been with SFM since 2007 in various roles, and most recently held the position of director of communications and social media. In this position, he …
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06, 2016
Colorado City Settles Discrimination Claim from Former Employee
The city of Boulder, Colo. has agreed to pay $64,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former employee who says she was discriminated against after coming out as a lesbian. The Daily Camera reported that city officials on Friday said …
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06, 2016
Terrorist Attack at Istanbul Airport Kills at Least 40; Islamic State Blamed
Coordinated suicide attacks at Istanbul’s international airport killed at least 40 people, tearing through the terminal at one of the busiest travel times of the year as Turkey struggles to contain the spillover from Syria’s civil war. Islamic State is …
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06, 2016
How U.S. and EU Differ in Handling Volkswagen Diesel Scandal
If you own a Volkswagen with a diesel engine in the U.S., the company will buy back your car and give you as much as $10,000. If you drive in Europe, you may only get a piece of pipe. As part …
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07, 2016
Jury Award Against Mississippi School District Results in Higher Insurance Rates
After a $660,000 lawsuit, the Natchez-Adams School District will pay more for liability insurance in the coming school year. The Natchez Democrat reports the district will spend nearly $306,000 on insurance compared to $258,000 in 2015-16. A federal jury ruled …