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The plaintiff claims that between February 26, 2013 and January 12, 2018, the Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that GE was failing to allocate sufficient reserves with respect to premium deficiencies and other risks associated with GE Capital’s legacy reinsurance business, that these risks were then accruing…

Preliminary data on the first three months of a new state-funded family planning program in Iowa shows it had a nearly 50 percent drop in enrollment since it switched to a system that excludes abortion providers like Planned Parenthood. The information in a 20-page state report shows an initial reduction in health care providers participating in the program and a decline in services being accessed during that time. The AP received the report as part of a records request.

Jan. 31– At some point toward the end of 2018, Dallas Fire Chief Steve Lambert will ride out on his last fire call, bringing an end to 43 years of firefighting service. “This caught me totally by surprise,” said Lambert in an interview at the Dallas fire station. Lambert has served as chief of the Dallas department– a part-time position– since 2005.

A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ a” to Mapfre España, Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros S.A.. The ratings reflect Mapfre España’ s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorises as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk…

A.M. Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of B+ and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb-” to Abarca- Companhia de Seguros, SA. The ratings reflect Abarca’ s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorises as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management. A.M. Best expects that…

Jan. 31– Sonoma County officials said Tuesday that they will sue PG&E over the October wildfires, becoming the first government entity to take on the utility giant over its alleged role in the historic infernos. Supervisors met in closed session Monday and voted 5-0 to authorize California Fire Lawyers to sue Pacific Gas& Electric Co., claiming it is responsible…

A.M. Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating to A from A- and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings to“ a” from“ a-” of Commonwealth Annuity and Life Insurance Company, its subsidiaries, First Allmerica Financial Life Insurance Company, Forethought Life Insurance Company, Accordia Life and Annuity Company, and its affiliate, Global Atlantic Re Limited, which…

As an example, according to MMS Analytics, Inc., the average amount paid to medical providers by health insurance carriers and/or patients for influenza vaccines in the past 12 months is $27.30. But, they point out that some providers have collected as much as $270 per flu shot. HOWEVER, EVEN WHEN the patient pays $0 for a flu shot, the average cost paid to the provider…

_ Aflac Inc. on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $2.35 billion. On a per-share basis, the Columbus, Georgia- based company said it had net income of $5.95. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.55 per share.

Dr. Sherman is a renowned interventional cardiologist with a long and established focus in cell-based therapies.. As Chief Medical Officer at BBLS, Dr. Sherman will serve on the company’s executive management team, providing strategic guidance in management and technology development focused on research and clinical activities. “I am thrilled and gratified…

Charles Schwab today released its latest retail client behavior and sentiment report covering the second half of 2017.. Terri Kallsen, Executive Vice President and head of Schwab Investor Services. “There are signs of continued positivity from retail investors with an increasing number of clients feeling better off compared to a year ago,” said Charles…

Office Address: Department of Veterans Affairs; Network Contracting Office 4. Description: Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans Health Affairs, Network Contracting Office 4, is issuing this request for information/sources sought notice in order to identify capable firms to perform the Nursing Support Services in relation to a Reasonable…

BOSTON- Two Boston-area investment advisors were charged today in federal court in Boston with using their clients’ funds to make their own investments and to pay personal expenses. James Polese, 51, of Wenham, and Cornelius Peterson, 28, of Newton, were each charged with one count of conspiracy and investment adviser fraud and thee counts of bank fraud.

Jan. 31– GROVELAND– Robert Lay, the town’s fire chief since 2013, was recently placed on paid administrative leave by selectmen but said Tuesday he’d be willing to come back to work. Lay said selectmen unanimously voted to place him on paid administrative leave based on claims of insubordination and mismanagement during a special meeting Jan. 18.

African leaders this week came close to demanding that President Donald Trump publicly apologize for his vulgar remark about the continent “that defies all forms of diplomatic etiquette,” according to a draft declaration obtained by The Associated Press. The draft declaration, created during an African Union summit, warns that the strategic partnership between Africa and the U.S. is at risk because of Trump’s “racist and xenophobic behavior.”

Jan. 30– MIAMI/ GROVE– While the Grand River Dam Authority issued a letter focused mainly on the recreational uses of Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, responses from residents and business owners of Ottawa County are asking for other priorities to be recognized in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s relicense process. GRDA sent the letter out on Jan. 19 to a…