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Friends Provident set to reject Resolution bid
The all-share offer from Mr Cowdery's Resolution vehicle is understood to have been tabled in the last few days, but the move has not been well-received by Friends Provident's board.
6 hrs ago | The Taipei Times
European stocks decline ahead of earnings reports
European stocks dropped for a fourth straight week, the longest stretch of losses since March, as oil retreated and concern mounted that earnings reports will show the economic slump is far from over.
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86% Of Americans Want Abortion Restricted
The American people continue to move to the pro-life perspective on abortion according to the latest Moral Compass survey by the Knights of Columbus and Marist Poll.
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Quarter of a billion up for grabs in bonuses at AIG
Around $250 million in bonuses are becoming due at American International Group .
Insurer Manulife Financial faces class-action lawsuit in United States
Manulife Financial Corp. has been sued in the United States over allegations the company broke federal securities laws, the firm launching the class-action case said Friday.
Continue reading "Progressive Corp.'s profit rises on investment gains"
Progressive Corp., the Mayfield auto insurer, said today its profit rose 16 percent in the second quarter to $250.1 million, from $215.5 million in the second quarter of 2008.
I&T Screencast: Inside MetLife's Redesigned Web Site
The 2009 redesign of MetLife's Web site was no rush job. Manish Bhatt, MetLife's VP of interactive and Web solutions, estimates that the New York-based carrier had been examining the idea since 2005 for both technical reasons and business reasons .
IPC accepts sweetened $1.65 billion bid from Validus
IPC Holdings Ltd has accepted a sweetened $1.65 billion takeover offer from Bermuda reinsurance rival Validus Holdings Ltd , which beat out Flagstone Reinsurance Holdings Ltd in a bidding war.
New York Life Well-Prepared For Pandemic, Stress Test Reveals
Recently, the World Health Organization raised the pandemic alert to level 6, which officially declared the H1N1 flu outbreak a pandemic.
AIG set to pay more bonuses: report
Struggling insurance giant AIG is readying to dole out millions in bonuses to its executives.
CS Group ends Tamarack receiver funding
Credit Suisse Group told a state judge it's ending funding for the court-appointed receiver running Tamarack Resort, meaning operational control of the struggling central Idaho real-estate development, ski area and golf course will revert to its owners Wednesday.
AIG may have zero equity value: Citigroup
American International Group Inc , the insurer rescued by a series of federal bailouts, may have zero equity value due to the risk of more credit default swap losses and the disposal of key assets at low valuations, Citigroup said.
As debate grows about a possible second stimulus package for the flagging American economy, at least one legendary investor is giving the idea his guarded approval.
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Conning Research: Changing Industry Risk Profile May Focus Life Insurers on Reinsurance Solutions
The financial crisis that began in 2008 has altered the risk profile of the life insurance industry, and insurers will be rethinking reinsurance solutions in response, according to a new study by Conning Research and Consulting.
Missouri governor criticizes lawmakers on autism-coverage bill
Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation to help families with autistic children, but its not the bill he wanted.
Report: AIG in talks for unit sale to MetLife
American International Group Inc. is discussing a deal for all or part of its foreign unit, American Life Insurance Co., with MetLife Inc., according to a published report Wednesday that cited people familiar with the matter.
The Toronto stock market racked up a sharp, triple-digit decline for a second session as worries about an economic recovery persuaded investors to take more profits from the spring rally.
Winner of $1.68M lunch with Buffett identified
A Canadian investment firm paid $1.68 million in last month's charity auction to win lunch with billionaire investor Warren Buffett.
Ohio insurer left $152K by grateful employee
COLUMBUS, Ohio - As a thank you, a man has left $152,000-half his estate-to the Ohio insurance company where he worked for 25 years.
Northwestern Mutual Foundation names Goode president
Kimberley Goode has been named president of the Northwestern Mutual Foundation .