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  • A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Investors Insurance Corporation Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:04PMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating to B++ (Good) from A (Excellent) and the issuer credit rating to “bbb+” from “a” of Investors Insurance Corporation (IIC) (Wilmington, DE). Both ratings have been removed from under review with negative implications and assigned a stable outlook. The rating actions follow the close of the previously ...
  • Testimony of Federal Emergency Management Agency Deputy Administrator Richard Serino, before the Senate Committee on ... Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:00PMRichard Serino appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Government Affairs, Subcommittee on Diaster Recovery and Intergovernmental Affairs to discuss severe spring storms.
  • A.M. Best Reviews Rating Outlook for U.S. Life/Annuity Sector Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:34PMOLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A.M. Best Co. over the past few months has grown increasingly concerned with the heightened level of global economic uncertainty. Continuing economic weakness in certain European countries and the debt crisis in the United States, which remains unresolved, have elevated the risk profile of life insurers. As a result, A.M. Best is considering a revision in the ...
  • EnerCom, Inc. to Host the Oil & Gas Conference® 16 August 14-18, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 12:00PMEnerCom, Inc. will host The Oil & Gas Conference® 16 at the Westin Denver Downtown on August 14-18, 2011 in Denver.  The Conference is the oldest and largest energy investment conference hosted in Denver, showcasing more than 100 presenting companies over four days with a combined enterprise value of approximately $1.5 trillion.
  • The Investment Coach: An application of fiduciary ethos Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:35AMEthos, from the Greek word signifying character or nature, means “the distinguishing leadership behaviors, core values, and decision-making process of a person, group, or institution.” The word fiduciary stems from the Latin root word fīdere, to trust. Applied to financial advisors, the term fiduciary ethos describes the “leadership behaviors, core values, and decision-making process an advisor ...
  • NFP to Release Second Quarter Earnings on August 1, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:00AMNEW YORK , July 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- National Financial Partners Corp. (NYSE: NFP - News ), a leading provider of benefits, insurance and wealth management services, will release its second quarter earnings results on August 1, 2011 following the close of the market. A copy of the earnings press release and quarterly financial supplement will be posted to the investor relations section of ...
  • Should You Use Life Insurance as an Investment? 3 Things to Consider Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:33AMEvery once in a while we get a call on our Financial Helpline from someone whose financial adviser r
  • Partnership for Preventive Pet Healthcare Established to Address Declining Health of Our Nation's Pets Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:12AMST. LOUIS, July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Responding to the alarming fact that the health of our pets is at risk, a unique alliance of professional veterinary associations and leaders in the animal health industry today officially announced the establishment of the Partnership for Preventive Pet Healthcare . This new Partnership has specifically been created to address the decline in our pets ...
  • 'One of El Paso's unsung heroes': Ted Houghton helps prep city for economic growth, prosperity Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03AMHundreds of millions of dollars in highway construction is providing a framework for unprecedented economic growth in El Paso, and a fourth-generation El Pasoan is getting much of the credit.
  • Man critically hurt in house fire: WATCH VIDEO Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:06AMOne man was badly burned in a fire at a downtown residence early Monday. The blaze began in a second-floor unit at 120 Andrew St. Two 911 calls were made at about 3:30 a.m., said platoon chief Terry Dubois of Sault Ste.[...]
  • MGIC Investment Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:00AMMGIC Investment Corporation today reported a net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 of $151.7 million, compared with net income of $24.6 million for the same quarter a year ago.
  • Last respects to Mascara Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 2:39AMThis article has been read 0 times. Later, after landing in a region with hotels surrounded by machine gun trenches, Mascara would learn his plane had made that sudden diversion because it had fallen under attack by a Scud missile, said Joey Mendola, the late politician's nephew.
  • “Israel – a pain in the ass in the USA”: Israel Today Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:42AMOn the night of June 30 at Ben Gurion Airport was a fire that led to the delay in arriving flights, has also created difficulties in the baggage claim. According to the website Ynet, accident happened in the baggage claim area for about an hour at night.
  • The Floodgates Open Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 12:00AMWhile we officially started earnings season this week, things will get very busy next week as 108 S&P 500 firms are due to report.
  • Salisburyâs GCS thrives during its first decade Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:55PMBy Linda Bailey GCS, a Salisbury-based contact services company headed by Greg Alcorn, is in good health as it celebrates its 10th year in business. The company had its best financial years in 2009 and 2010, Alcorn says, by playing offense. &l ...
  • BRUSHES WITH FAME Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:37PMThe Sun Herald recently asked readers to send us their stories and photos of famous people they have met. It turns out our readers have met celebrities in all arenas: actors, singers, politicians and sports figures, just to name a few.
  • Nonprofit helps seniors in managing their assets Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:31AMIn the pursuit of good economic health, the majority of us first do our best in school, and then look for a good job and, if our health and luck hold up, work hard until retirement age. Along the way we purchase a home if we can.
  • Pay as you drive Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:56PMHow smartphone-style contract plans could be coming to the car showroom.
  • USAA, other insurers may lose top ratings on threat to Treasurys Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 7:49PMshare: digg facebook twitter San Antonio's USAA and other large insurers may lose their top credit ratings as officials debate raising the federal debt ceiling, Standard & Poor's said. Besides USAA, New York Life Insurance Co., Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co., Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America and Knights of Columbus may lose their AAA credit ratings, S&P said Friday in ...
  • volunteers Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:50PMBig Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA is holding information sessions on how to become a volunteer mentor. The upcoming information session is going to take place on Thursday, July 21 at 6 p.m.; Thursday, July 28 at noon; Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m.
  • Farkas' prison request? Kentucky Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:01PMLee Farkas hopes his 30-year sentence on conspiracy and fraud charges will take place near the foothills of the Appalachians.
  • Children with Special Health Care Needs Have Much at Stake in Budget Talks Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 9:07AMOne in three children with special health care needs relies on Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), according to a report released today by Georgetown University Health Policy Institute Center for Children and Families. The research project, conducted in partnership with Family Voices, found that children and youth with special health care needs are more likely to be covered ...
  • Buyer IV Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:37AMProvides strategic leadership, administration, and coordination of all activities involving the procurement process of specific materials and services (commodities) in order to maximize bottom line profits and achieve competitive advantage through the application of best practices in supply chain management.
  • Jeff's Personal Finance Basics #5 – Setting Financial Goals Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:43AMSetting Financial Goals Topics I plan to cover in this series of Personal Finance Basics include (but not limited to): Financial Planning, Investing, Insurance, Income Tax, Retirement, . . .
  • 'Big four' banks line up to oppose ICB's call for retail ring-fencing Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:18PMBritain's banks have lined up to oppose reforms proposed by the Government's Independent Commission on Banking (ICB).
  • Johnson Gives State of the City Address Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 5:56PMDuring his State of the City address this afternoon, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. touted his administration's progress over the last year and unveiled a "Jobs for Jacksonians" initiative to help citizens find information about job opportunities in the city.
  • The Government of Canada Helps Youth in Harbour Breton Prepare for the Job Market Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 6:37AMHARBOUR BRETON, NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR--(Marketwire - July 12, 2011) - Local youth who face barriers to employment will receive job preparation training and work experience through the Government of Canada's support for an employment program. The Honourable Peter Penashue, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, President of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada and Minister responsible for ...
  • Confident Lt. Gov. Calley helps guide state Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 12:51AMPast lieutenant governors haven't been much more than sidekicks, but Brian Calley is redefining the role. He is a visible leader of Gov. Rick Snyder's provocative agenda.
  • Slicing Education Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:05PMOhio’s new biennial budget appropriates $800 million less for education than last year. School districts across the state have tinkered with their budgets to accommodate the changes and officials hope the changes they’ve made will align their expenses with revenue without sacrificing education.
  • Leon Williams: pioneering black leader, mentor Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 3:00PMCalling Leon Williams a mentor is like calling his trademark fedora a hat. It doesn’t do him justice. No local politician has had more aides rise to greater prominence than Williams, a retired city councilman, county supervisor and transit agency president.
  • Foresters, KaBOOM! & Volunteers Encourage Quality Family Time by Building New Playground for East Cleveland Children Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:30PMDesigned Playground will Eventually Serve 7,500 Children and their
  • Getting Started In Stocks Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 12:15PMWell provide a step-by-step introduction on how to invest - and succeed - in this market.
  • Campbell wants to challenge Shuler Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:48AMFormer Republican congressional candidate Spence Campbell of Hendersonville said Thursday he will campaign again to challenge U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler for the 11th District seat in next year’s election.
  • At the end of life, Oregon and Washington residents want less medical intervention Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 8:06AMA new poll helps explain Oregon’s less medically intense approach to caring for people who are dying. Residents of the Pacific Northwest are more likely to believe that enhancing quality of life for seriously ill patients is more important than extending life for as long as possible.
  • The Readers' Writers: Author and Renaissance man Robert Valdes-Rodriguez Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 7:45AMRenaissance man: A person whose expertise spans a significant number of different subject areas. I would add to that definition the requirement of "gentleman," as then the term aptly applies to Robert Valdes-Rodriguez, or RVR, as he has been called for the better part of his life.
  • Ex-wife welcomes killer Webster's sentence Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 4:25PMNew Zealander Felicity Drumm, the intended victim of Malcolm Webster's murderous plans, is delighted with the minimum 30-year jail sentence handed down to her former husband by a Scottish court overnight.
  • McMahan merges with Mountcastle Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:47PMFreddie McMahan has merged his insurance agency, McMahan Insurance and Employee Benefits, with Mountcastle Insurance.
  • Intended NZ murder victim delighted with 30-year jail term Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:42PMNew Zealander Felicity Drumm, the intended victim of Malcolm Webster's murderous plans, is delighted with the 30-year jail sentence handed down to her former husband by a Scottish court overnight.
  • Webster sentence 'hugely validating' Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 2:20PMNew Zealander Felicity Drumm, the intended victim of Malcolm Webster's murderous plans, is delighted with the 30-year jail sentence handed down to her former husband by a Scottish court overnight.Webster was jailed for life with...
  • EnerCom, Inc. To Host The Oil & Gas Conference® 16 August 14-18, 2011 Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 11:39AMEnerCom, Inc. will host The Oil & Gas Conference® 16 at the Westin Denver Downtown on August 14-18, 2011 in Denver.  The Conference is the oldest and largest energy investment conference hosted in Denver, showcasing more than 100 presenting companies over four days with a combined enterprise value of approximately $1.5 trillion.
  • How To Check Out Your Stock Broker Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:54AMThere is  a new reality for investors in the post financial crisis era.  "Stocks for the long run" might not always be the best option, and almost all of the experts paid to help us invest wisely failed during 2007  and 2008.  Many have chosen to go it alone, but others still find it necessary to hire a pro.  Choosing the right financial advisor is critical, and luckily it has become much easier ...
  • Duncan: Better teachers trump smaller class sizes Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 10:05AMU.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan suggested in an interview with MSNBC's Andrea Mitchell last week that one thing that separates schooling in the U.S. from the top-performing countries is while the U.S. has focused more on smaller class sizes, other countries have zeroed in on teacher quality. "We spent billions of dollars to reduce class size. As a parent, we all love small class size ...
  • Peter Dreier: Prospects for Progressive Politics: A July 4th Interview With Activist Jeff Blum Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 9:26AMThis year, Americans celebrated their independence at a time when almost 10 percent of the workforce is officially unemployed, millions more are underemployed, and millions of families are losing their homes. Under these circumstances, why isn't the left gaining momentum?
  • Elizabeth Township cancer patient plans to take part in PurpleStride Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 7:54AMLast year on Aug. 24 after four days in UPMC Mercy, Annie Noble was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. It has since spread to the liver and the prognosis is not good. But she doesn't dwell on what will happen.
  • Kenya: As Inflation Bites, Small Firms Can Gain Lifelines From Outsourcing Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:29AMBusiness Process Outsourcing is one of those technical labels we all know just from the volume of syllables to be a matter only for big companies, large organisations and complex businesses.
  • Barry Minkow: From scammer, to preacher, to defendant Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 4:00AMOn Thursday, Rev. Barry Minkow faces a sentencing hearing in a Florida courtroom where federal prosecutors have recommended a five-years jail term. Here's the story of his rise from a convicted felon to beloved pastor - and the beginning of the trail that led him back towards prison.
  • Placing income protection inside super Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:31PMThe financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients or implement ones that provide last-minute tax relief. The good news is that tax deductions are available for income protection premiums both inside and outside of super, CommInsure's Jeff Scott explains.
  • Financial firms face challenges in attracting blacks Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:21AMI frequently find myself in a debate with a dear friend about the slew of surveys concerning the financial behavior of blacks.
  • BMW layoffs exemplify the evisceration of the middle class Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:30AMEvery working American should be dismayed by — and afraid of — what BMW is doing. By all accounts, BMW's parts distribution warehouse in Ontario was one of the jewels of the company's system.
  • News in brief: St. Mary's receives Women's Health Excellence Award Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:11PMHUNTINGTON -- St. Mary's Medical Center has received the 2011 Women's Health Excellence Award.