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Timken Co. profitable on higher third quarter sales

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JACKSON TWP.– Costs related to pension changes and higher taxes cut into third quarter profits, the Timken Co. reported. Currency exchanges tied to the strengthening U.S. dollar and a softness in North American markets also factored into third quarter results, Richard G. Kyle, president and chief executive officer, told stock market analysts during a conference…

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Oct. 31– CONCORD– Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders predicts he’ll win his second straight New Hampshire presidential primary because voters embrace his “big and bold” agenda of Medicare for all, tuition-free public college and raising taxes on the corporate and business elite to pay for it. The 78- year-old Vermont senator said he’s “feeling…

Oct. 31– MURPHYSBORO– After years of deliberation and research, the Jackson County Board has tackled the county’s “biggest financial liability,” Chair Keith Larkin said Oct. 29. Beginning Jan. 1, it will move its pool of about 250 employees, spouses and dependent children from a self-funded health insurance plan, to the H.O.P.E. Trust, an insurer for Illinois…

Monday, November 4, 2019, 11 am– 2 pm Castle Hospital- Ohana Room 642′ Ulukahiki Street, Kailua. Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 9 am– 12 Noon Japanese Cultural Center 2454 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu. Thursday, November 7, 2019, 9 am– 12 Noon Hawaii Okinawa Center 94-587 Ukeʻe Street Waipahu.

Oct. 31– Amerisafe, a DeRidder writer of hazardous worker’s compensation insurance, reported third quarter net income of $21.4 million, or $1.11 a share, compared to $19.7 million, or $1.02 a share, a year ago. The rise in income happened despite Amerisafe generating less money from insurance premiums. “Our response to the soft insurance cycle hinged on our…

The stock market is more concerned with the U.S.- China trade war, the strength of the global and U.S. economy, interest rates and corporate profits than the impeachment inquiry. For instance, on Thursday, analysts pinned the market’s drop largely on a weak report on business activity in the Midwest and worries about the trade war with China.

Oct. 31– Your future employee is a man who is reliable and hard-working with a long work history in Panama City. He lost his job because the business he was working at closed due to damages caused by Hurricane Michael. He has worked mainly in food service but is very strong and could work as a mover, a dishwasher or even a lobby attendant.

Sachem Capital Corp. today announced the pricing of a registered public offering of $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% unsecured, unsubordinated notes due 2024. The net proceeds of the offering to Sachem Capital Corp. are expected to be approximately $28.6 million after payment of underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated…

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating A- and the Long-Term Credit Rating of“ a-” of Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company, and its sister company, Trisura Specialty Insurance Company. The outlook of these Credit Ratings remains stable. The ratings of Trisura Guarantee reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorizes as very strong, as well…

Magellan Health, Inc. today announced that the Company’ s Board of Directors has appointed Kenneth J. Fasola as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 14, 2019. “I am pleased that we have been able to attract someone with Ken’ s breadth of healthcare experience in commercial and government-sponsored health plans and proven leadership track record,” said…

–Increasing competition from abroad, an aging population, and the slowing growth of the American workforce could have profound consequences for US economic strength and global leadership, a new report from the Committee for Economic Development of The Conference Board warns. “If we are going to leverage the full strength of our workforce, the private sector…

FBL Financial Group, Inc. today reported net income attributable to FBL Financial Group for the third quarter of 2019 of $25.1 million, or $1.01 per diluted common share, compared to $31.0 million, or $1.24 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2018. Adjusted operating income differs from the GAAP measure, net income attributable to FBL Financial…

At the Credit Suisse 28 th Annual Healthcare Conference, to be held Nov. 11-13, 2019, at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz., Centene will present on Tuesday, November 12 th, at 3:35 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. On Thursday, November 14 th at 11:15 a.m. Central Standard Time, Centene will present at the Stephens Nashville Investment Conference, to be held Nov. 13-15,…

–EverQuote, Inc., a leading online insurance marketplace in the U.S., is pleased to announce that Joseph Sanborn has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy. “I have long admired EverQuote and its world-class team of technologists and big data experts who are passionate about transforming the insurance buying…

Net income for the quarter was $8.1 million, or $0.28 per diluted share. Book value per share increased 6.5% from year-end 2018 and 2.5% from June 30, 2019 to $15.37 at September 30, 2019. Gross premiums written were $237.3 million, up 1.6% year-over-year, including 7.9% growth outside Florida that was partly offset by a 4.8% exposure management driven decline…

MakuSafe Corp., an SaaS/Data& Analytics company which seeks to improve worker health, safety, and productivity while reducing worker compensation claims and mitigating workplace risks, advanced through multiple rounds of live-pitch competitions to beat out dozens of other contestants. MakuSafe, based in West Des Moines, Iowa, will receive a $15,000 cash…

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. investors concerning the Company and its officers’ possible violations of federal securities laws. If you purchased Merit securities, have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or have any questions concerning this announcement or your…

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of“ bbb-” of Al-Sagr National Insurance Company P.S.C.. The outlook of these Credit Ratings is stable. The ratings reflect ASNIC’ s balance sheet strength, which AM Best categorises as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile…