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RIO DE JANEIRO—- Fitch Ratings has affirmed Bradesco Seguros S.A.’ s Insurer Financial Strength rating at’ BBB-‘. The IFS rating of Bradesco Seguros is aligned with that of its parent, Banco Bradesco S.A.. The Negative Outlook for Bradesco Seguros’ IFS mirrors that of its parent’s LT LC IDR, which, in turn, is constrained by Brazil’s sovereign rating.

Fitch Ratings affirms the’ AAAsf’ rating on the series 2013-1 notes issued from South Texas Higher Education Authority, Inc., Series 2013-1. The credit quality of the trust collateral is high, in Fitch’s opinion, based on the guarantees provided by the transaction’s eligible guarantors and reinsurance provided by the U.S. Department of Education for at least…

“The Report The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019 provides information on pricing, market analysis, shares, forecast, and company profiles for key industry participants.- MarketResearchReports.biz” Albany, NY—- 04/25/2016– Description. The Insurance Industry in Namibia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019.

“The Report Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Mexico, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019 provides information on pricing, market analysis, shares, forecast, and company profiles for key industry participants.- MarketResearchReports.biz” Albany, NY—- 04/25/2016– Description. Personal Accident and Health Insurance in Mexico, Key Trends and…

“The Report’ Non-Life Insurance in Egypt, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019 provides information on pricing, market analysis, shares, forecast, and company profiles for key industry participants.- MarketResearchReports.biz” Albany, NY—- 04/25/2016– Description. Timetrics’ Non-Life Insurance in Egypt, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2019′ report provides a…

Les Kertay PhD, ABPP, LP, Chief Medical Officer, a role change for Dr. Dr. Kertay now reports directly to Scott Alfieri, CEO, and retains overall responsibility for clinical quality in all service lines and for industry-facing thought leadership and research efforts. Dr. Slawinski, now Vice President, Associate Clinical Officer, reports to Dr. Kertay, and takes over…

BOSTON- Results from a survey of Massachusetts residents regarding health insurance released by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation reveal a continued high rate of insured among the state’s population, but also challenges with access and affordability, particularly among those with lower incomes and those with higher healthcare…

Anhang leads a consortium of investors, including investment firms J.C. Flowers& Co. of New York and Primavera Capital Limited of China, which together issued their second offer for Starwood at $82.75 per share in cash- approximately $13.9 billion- topping Marriott’s previous counterbid of $13.6 billion, including $21 in cash per share. In addition, Starwood…

Medicare Program; Prospective Payment System and Consolidated Billing for Skilled Nursing Facilities Proposed Rule for FY 2017, SNF Value-Based Purchasing Program, SNF Quality Reporting Program, and SNF Payment Models Research. This proposed rule also includes an update on the SNF Payment Models Research project. EFFECTIVE DATE: To be assured…

April 25– Danielle Woodward, who will wrap up a 21- year career as the city of Owensboro’s personnel director in July, thought she had missed her opportunity to work for the city when she began her career. Woodward graduated magna cum laude from Kentucky Wesleyan College in May 1988 with majors in human resources administration, psychology and sociology.

We Insure is proud to have the following Agency Owners join their’ Family of Agents’; We Welcomes- Victor Baguardi in Miami, FL., Rusty Johnson in Marianna, FL., Christian DiFebo& Kyle O’Brien in Boca Raton, FL., Wilson Peck in Tampa, FL., Steven Fraley in Delray Beach, FL., and Alvaro Gonzalez& Luis Grano De Oro in Winter Park, FL.. 2013 Company Awards JBJ 40 Under 40– CEO, Philip Visali…

LONDON& FOSTER CITY, Calif.—- Guidewire Software, Inc., a provider of software products to general insurers, today announced it has entered into a long-term services agreement with international specialist insurer Hiscox. Hiscox will utilise Guidewire’ s SaaS-based predictive analytics system, Guidewire Predictive Analytics™, to continue to drive profitable…

April 24– After Moore, Okla., got hammered by its third monster tornado in 13 years, Mayor Glenn Lewis had had enough. He pushed to make Moore the first U.S. city to beef up its building code for tornadoes and require new homes to withstand 135 mph winds– in the same way California homes are built to ride out earthquakes and Florida homes must resist hurricanes.

April 24– Michael Barton drove a truck for three decades for United Parcel Service. Barton is one of 6,700 Iowans who would be affected financially if the U.S. Treasury Department approves an application from trustees of the Central States Pension Fund of Rosemont, Ill. There are some 400,000 retirees nationwide who could be affected. The application was filed…

April 24– Charles Claude “Charlie” Counselman Jr., who led Riggs, Counselman, Michaels and Downes to become one of the largest independent risk management and insurance agent and broker firms in the mid- Atlantic region, died of complications from Parkinson’s disease on April 21. Mr. Counselman died at Blakehurst Retirement Community in Towson, where he had lived…