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When life insurance ‘guarantees’ don’t add up – MarketWatch
When life insurance 'guarantees' don't add upMarketWatchThe words printed on an insurance contract cannot all be taken at face value. Just because one line of a contract “guarantees“ something, that doesn't mean it's true! We have to read the fine … Continue reading
When is insurance a good investment? – MarketWatch
When is insurance a good investment?MarketWatchDuring my working career, I had many insurance companies as clients. When I asked similar questions, I always got the same response: with any "combination" product — that is, an insurance policy with an investment … Continue reading
Iranian minister says nuclear talks possible – MarketWatch
ABC News Iranian minister says nuclear talks possibleMarketWatchNEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Iran on Sunday said that Tehran would be interested in participating in bilateral talks on its nuclear program, so long as there is “honest intention,” The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading
Selling health insurance by the pound – MarketWatch
MarketWatch Selling health insurance by the poundMarketWatchBut as companies struggle to curb rising health-care costs, they are increasingly pointing a finger at workers' ballooning bellies. Obesity-related health problems account for a big chunk of medical claims, insurance experts say, leading … Continue reading
Just add items to create a portfolio now: – MarketWatch
MarketWatch Just add items to create a portfolio now:MarketWatchHONG KONG (MarketWatch) — Hong Kong is trying to break a famine in new stock listings with one its biggest IPOs in two years. But as the up-to-$ 3.6 billion listing of … Continue reading
Boomers’ health insurance at stake at the polls – MarketWatch
MarketWatch Boomers' health insurance at stake at the pollsMarketWatchBut many analysts say that extending more insurance coverage to those older Boomers will depend heavily on another major element of the Affordable Care Act: The implementation of health insurance exchanges, currently … Continue reading
Standard Chartered may become M&A target – MarketWatch
Telegraph.co.uk Standard Chartered may become M&A targetMarketWatchBy Giles Turner Standard Chartered , the UK bank with a strong emerging market and Asia franchise, may become a target for rival banks, according to analysts, after accusations of malpractice from US regulators … Continue reading
Physicians Insurance Acquires EMPAC/SCRUBS Risk Retention Group … – MarketWatch (press release)
Physicians Insurance Acquires EMPAC/SCRUBS Risk Retention Group …MarketWatch (press release)Physicians Insurance Board Chair Brian Wicks, M.D., commented "SCRUBS RRG and EMPAC RRG are physician-driven companies, just like Physicians Insurance. This means that our focus in managing these companies continues to … Continue reading
Zuckerberg hosts Facebook earnings conference call – MarketWatch
New York Times Zuckerberg hosts Facebook earnings conference callMarketWatchSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — Facebook's (US:fb) founder and Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday hosted the social media company's first earnings conference call since the company went public in May. He devoted … Continue reading
Shelter Insurance Signs Multi-Year Agreement with Symbility – MarketWatch (press release)
Shelter Insurance Signs Multi-Year Agreement with SymbilityMarketWatch (press release)Shelter Insurance(R) is a group of companies with two direct personal lines property and casualty companies, a reinsurance company, a life and annuity insurer, and a thrift bank. Shelter offers auto, home, … Continue reading
