“It is unconscionable that it took nearly a year for officials to update the death count to reflect the tragic loss of life in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. “When I visited Puerto Rico in January, I witnessed firsthand the devastation and the inadequate conditions residents were forced to endure. Still, there is more work to be done–including…
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Aug. 29– President Trump on Wednesday claimed his administration did a “fantastic job” in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria– even though the island’s governor had hours earlier announced nearly 3,000 people died in the devastating storm. “I think we did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico,” Trump told reporters at the White House. Trump also falsely claimed…
Aug. 29– NICEVILLE– A 32- year-old man was charged with drug possession and probation violation after a traffic stop for erratic driving. A Niceville police officer saw a truck swerving from side to side, causing another vehicle to swerve onto the road shoulder to avoid a crash. The officer pulled the car over and got the driver’s license, registration and…
Valley Cottage, NY—- 08/29/2018– Growing focus on active safety to decrease road accidents has shifted the focus of OEMs towards developing and incorporating new and advanced automotive radar systems. According to’ Association for Safe International Road Travel’, nearly 3,287 deaths per day are reported globally due to road accidents. Regulatory approval of…
Valley Cottage, NY—- 08/29/2018– Growing focus on active safety to decrease road accidents has shifted the focus of OEMs towards developing and incorporating new and advanced automotive radar systems. According to’ Association for Safe International Road Travel’, nearly 3,287 deaths per day are reported globally due to road accidents. Regulatory approval of…
A.M. Best has removed from under review with negative implication and downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to C from C+ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to“ ccc+” from“ b-” of Cooperativa de Seguros de Vida de Puerto Rico. The ratings reflect COSVI’ s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as very weak, as well as its adequate operating performance,…
Tennessee was recently honored for its growth in the captive insurance marketplace with the Domicile of The Year award at the 2018 U.S. “This award is proof that the work we began in 2011 to modernize Tennessee’s captive insurance regulations was a game-changer that will benefit Tennessee for years to come,” said Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
–Perrigo Company plc today announced that it has postponed its investor event to discuss its long-term consumer growth strategies and key operational initiatives, previously planned as a conference call for September 25, 2018. Perrigo Company plc, a leading global healthcare company, delivers value to its customers and consumers by providing Quality…
Aug. 29– Las Vegas and North Las Vegas rank in the bottom half of American cities in driver safety and are sliding down the scale, says a new study by Allstate. In its 2018 America’s Best Drivers Report, the insurance giant placed Las Vegas at 122 among the nation’s 200 largest cities. Ten years is the national average, but in Las Vegas it’s 7.8 and in North Las Vegas it’s…
A.M. Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ bbb+” of the members of the Ally Insurance Group. These Credit Ratings reflect Ally Insurance’ s balance sheet strength, which A.M. Best categorizes as strongest, as well as its adequate operating performance,…
Aug. 29– Justin Michael Markee has pleaded guilty to arson after setting a house on fire in the Gun Barrel City area in July 2017. He was charged in October while in the Henderson County jail for possession of a controlled substance and evading arrest. Assistant Henderson County Fire Marshal Sherry Powers responded to the blaze in the Bonita Point subdivision.
San Francisco, CA—- 08/29/2018– Global Digital Health Market: Snapshot. The global digital health market is driven by a rising demand for improved communication between healthcare professionals and patients so as to reduce medication errors and provide improved coordinated care. Digital health improves the quality of care by enabling access to lab results…
Aug. 29– President Donald Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court is disturbing because of his “unitary executive” position– or support for complete control of the executive branch– and because most of his past records have not yet been released to Congress and the public, a constitutional law expert said Tuesday. “Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings are…
Aug. 29– UPMC Health Plan will offer in-network coverage for Commonwealth Health patients, the regional health system announced Tuesday. The agreement between the Pittsburgh- based insurance provider and the health system means UPMC Health Plan members will pay in-network rates for care at Commonwealth facilities and providers. “UPMC Health Plan is making a…
A.M. Best has placed under review with developing implications the Financial Strength Rating of A and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of“ a” of Aspen Insurance UK Limited, Aspen Bermuda Limited, Aspen American Insurance Company and Aspen Specialty Insurance Company. The ratings have been placed under review with developing implications, as A.M. Best needs…
Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement regarding the latest GDP numbers:. “No amount of President Trump tweets can change the fact that real wages are declining; while the cost of living- especially gas prices and health care costs, thanks in large part to Republicans and the Trump Administration- are continuing to climb,…
Aug. 29– For those affected by Monday’s storm, Tuesday brought two main tasks: clear tree debris and call insurance companies. Nick Weigman, 8, of Cannon Falls, picked up storm debris while his mom, Barbara Weigman, the church secretary, was inside with others waiting for instructions from the insurance company. Twins Carson and Treyton Lind, 13, also helped their…
–SCOR Global Life continues to promote health and wellness initiatives through a new partnership with Human Longevity, Inc., an innovator in providing data-driven health intelligence to a broader range of consumers. “As data-driven health intelligence becomes more accessible and affordable, we see an opportunity to improve the health and well-being of…
County Administrator Debra Moore says costs of health insurance have “been escalating for years.” Nationwide, annual spending on health-care costs are expected to increase 5.5 percent on average between 2017 and 2026, the Los Angeles Times reported earlier this year, citing a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “needs to get out in front…
