Monthly Archives: November 2011

Markel Launches Data Breach Endorsement for Healthcare Risks

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Healthcare providers insured by Markel now have access to a free DataBreach endorsement. The new endorsement covers liability resulting from a compromise of confidential patient information and the associated costs. These costs can include notification expenses, credit monitoring and data … Continue reading →

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Marsh Announces Two Promotions in Central Zone

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Marsh announced two promotions in its central business zone. It promoted Jack Butcher as its central zone leader and Dan Deighton as leader of its newly expanded east central partnership within the central zone. In his new role, Butcher is … Continue reading →

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Insurers Boost California’s Economy by $34.7 Billion

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

California’s $1.9 trillion economy gets a multi-billion dollar boost from the property/casualty insurance industry, according to a report from the Insurance Information Institute issued Tuesday. In 2008, insurers contributed $34.7 billion to California’s gross state product, accounting for about 2 … Continue reading →

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A silver lining on student loans

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Education News

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Tobey Maguire, Others Settle Over Poker Winnings

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Tobey Maguire has decided to fold `em and settle a lawsuit over his winnings from a convicted con man during high-stakes Hollywood poker games. The “Spider-Man” star agreed to pay $80,000 to settle the lawsuit filed over more than $311,000 … Continue reading →

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Iranian protesters seize 6 British embassy staff

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

By Robin Pomeroy TEHRAN | Tue Nov 29, 2011 1:20pm EST TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iranian protesters briefly took six British embassy staff hostage on Tuesday when they stormed two diplomatic compounds in Tehran, smashing windows, hurling petrol bombs and burning … Continue reading →

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Cain reassessing campaign after affair charge: adviser

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Top News Stories

WASHINGTON | Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:50pm EST WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republican presidential contender Herman Cain told his staff Tuesday he was reassessing the future of his campaign after a woman accused him of having a 13-year affair, a senior … Continue reading →

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Europe struggles with rescue fund, may turn to IMF

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Jan Strupczewski and Valentina Za BRUSSELS/MILAN | Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:57am EST BRUSSELS/MILAN (Reuters) – Euro zone ministers struggled to ramp up the firepower of their rescue fund and looked to the IMF for more help on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Dow. S&P rise on Europe hopes, strong confidence data

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Business News

By Ryan Vlastelica NEW YORK | Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:17pm EST NEW YORK (Reuters) – Stocks mostly rose for a second straight day on Tuesday as a rebound in consumer confidence and soothed fears over Europe whetted investors’ appetite … Continue reading →

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Mason talks debt, renewable energy, and campus safety

Written on November 29, 2011 by Editor - Science News

Mason talks debt, renewable energy, and campus safety BY DI STAFF | NOVEMBER 29, 2011 7:20 AM The Daily Iowan: UI debt has almost doubled since 2005, does the increase concern you? How has the university counteracted the debt? Obviously … Continue reading →

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