I recently received a shock when I went to the dentist for my six-month checkup. Not because I had a mouthful of cavities or needed another root canal. (I floss!) The unpleasant surprise occurred when it came time to pay the bill. This was my first appointment since I retired and lost my employer-provided health […]
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Connecticut’s insurance regulator has approved an industry filing that will lower workers’ compensation rates beginning January 1, 2026. The new voluntary market rates will reflect an average 3.8% decrease in loss costs. The rate for assigned risk will fall an average 0.4%. Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais approved the rate filing by the industry’s National
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Canadian National Q3 2025 slides reveal margin expansion and strategic cost initiatives
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Being a sports fan can be expensive. Not only are there tickets, clothing and other goods associated with supporting your favorite team, but you also need a way to watch them. On this front, streaming services come into play. They’re easy to set up, and you can tailor options to best suit your viewing needs.
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Sound risk management, strategic use of technology and a maturing partnership with alternative capital have subdued the cyclical nature of the reinsurance market. To achieve or reach beyond the cost of capital, reinsurers must balance short-term opportunities with strategic long-term goals. They need to be flexible—taking advantage of market conditions or retreating when pricing is
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Key Takeaways Tiny homes can cost $30,000 to $60,000 up front, plus additional ongoing expenses. You’ll need to budget for land, permits, labor, materials, utility hookups, and more. Even with their small size, tiny homes can come with monthly costs of $1,000 or more for utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. If you can’t afford a
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Median return on equity of 15.7% is well ahead of the cost of capital of 7.7%, driven by positive underwriting… Related Stories Daily Digest: TMK on innovation in London, H&M market softening to ease, Using AI in claims Reinsurer appetite for catastrophe risk stabilises: S&P Global Reinsurer appetite for cat risk stabilises: S&P
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In recent years, spring has yielded to fall as the most popular season for weddings, with 32% of ceremonies taking place in September and October compared with just 12% in June, according to The Knot, a wedding-planning website. Another tradition that is quietly changing: who pays the bill. With the average cost of a wedding
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Cost to Originate; Automatic Lender, Custom Software; Disaster News; Mr. Cooper Acquisition; Fed Independence I was today years old when I realized that the shovel was literally a groundbreaking invention. The best ads and marketing focus on rates and products, right? Wrong. From Florida, Todd P. reminds me of a powerful, memorable lending
KEY TAKEAWAYS President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs on many of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners and several individual tariffs on materials used for home renovations. Most home contractors said they are raising prices to keep up with tariff-related price increases. Fewer homeowners have started extensive renovations that require loans because of high interest rates.
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