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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:29:50 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[RSAa4s Codan acquires renewal rights to Marine portfolio from TrygVesta]]></title>
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<title><![CDATA[SEC halts alleged Ponzi scheme targeting Ill., Calif. retirees]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:27:12 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission received an emergency court order to shut down an alleged Ponzi scheme targeting retirees in California a<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Congress to weigh risk retention groups selling commercial policies]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Congress_to_weigh_risk_retention_groups_selling_commercial_policies/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:27:05 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Legislation has been introduced to permit risk retention groups to write commercial property coverage, expanding their role from the selling of liabi<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Life insurance applications rocked slightly after six-month roll]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:26:58 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Overall U.S. life insurance application activity ended its six-month roll, showing a slight decline in February, according to a monthly analysis.Life<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Senate approves COBRA subsidy extension through end of 2010]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:26:51 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[As part of a larger unemployment insurance benefits bill, the U.S. Senate approved an extension of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virginia first state in nation to pass anti-mandate health reform bill]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/Virginia_first_state_in_nation_to_pass_anti-mandate_health_reform_bill/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:26:50 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[While 34 other states have considered or partially passed legislation to ban any federal mandate to secure health insurance coverage, the Virginia Ge<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AIG devises new formula for employee bonuses: Report]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/AIG_devises_new_formula_for_employee_bonuses_Report-1/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:24:59 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[NEW YORK (Reuters)&amp;#8212;American International Group Inc. has formulated a new &quot;forced ranking&quot; system to determine bonuses and rate employee perfor<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BCM, UTHealth get funds for cancer prevention]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/BCM_UTHealth_get_funds_for_cancer_prevention/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/BCM_UTHealth_get_funds_for_cancer_prevention/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:43 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas has awarded $3.5 million to five local organizations to fund cancer prevention programs that wi<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[UPMC gets new partners in plan for vaccine factory]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/UPMC_gets_new_partners_in_plan_for_vaccine_factory/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:42 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An ambitious plan to build a vaccine factory in the Pittsburgh area is gaining momentum with the announcement Thursday of three new partners in the U<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Portola Pharmaceuticals CEO to retire]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:41 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Portola Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its president and CEO, Dr. Charles Homcy, will retire from his current position and assume the role of co-chairman <br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Winter freeze costs insurers 650m]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Winter_freeze_costs_insurers_%A3650m/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:35 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has reported that its members paid out £650 million in total in dealing with claims arising from the coldes<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RSA unit acquires Nordic marine hull portfolio]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/RSA_unit_acquires_Nordic_marine_hull_portfolio/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/RSA_unit_acquires_Nordic_marine_hull_portfolio/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:34 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[RSA&amp;#8217;s Danish subsidiary, Codan Forsikring A/S, has acquired the renewal rights to Nordic insurer, TrygVesta's, marine hull portfolio. The<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Zurich appoints APME CFO]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Zurich_appoints_APME_CFO/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Zurich_appoints_APME_CFO/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:33 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Zurich Financial Services Group has announced the appointment of Pascal Perritaz as the new chief financial officer of the Asia-Pacific and Middle Ea<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hard-up travellers warned against skipping insurance]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Hard-up_travellers_warned_against_skipping_insurance/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Hard-up_travellers_warned_against_skipping_insurance/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:19:32 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[According to new research from Aviva, the torrid weather of winter has fuelled an understandable desire to holiday abroad.However, the insurer <br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Surviving, and Thriving, During an Audit]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Surviving_and_Thriving_During_an_Audit/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Surviving_and_Thriving_During_an_Audit/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:40 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An audit can feel like an attack upon your skills and hard work. Don't let it be. Instead, make the audit a positive learning experience for all invo<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Massaging Your Premium]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Massaging_Your_Premium/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Massaging_Your_Premium/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:39 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Many employers might be paying more for their workers' comp insurance than they should be and not even know it. Here's why.<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AIG Leads Wednesday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Rises 0.73%]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/AIG_Leads_Wednesdays_AMBG_as_Global_Insurance_Index_Rises_0-73/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/AIG_Leads_Wednesdays_AMBG_as_Global_Insurance_Index_Rises_0-73/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:11 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The AMBG closed Wednesday, March 10 at 843.23 (+0.73%). Of the 15 A.M. Best stock indexes, 11 rose and four declined. Leading A.M. Best's Global Insu<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BestDay Audio Podcast for Thursday, March 11: American Insurance Association's Leigh Ann Pusey on U.S. Financial Reform]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/BestDay_Audio_Podcast_for_Thursday_March_11_American_Insurance_Associations_Leigh_Ann_Pusey_on_U-S-_Financial_Reform/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/BestDay_Audio_Podcast_for_Thursday_March_11_American_Insurance_Associations_Leigh_Ann_Pusey_on_U-S-_Financial_Reform/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:10 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[BestDay Audio Podcast for Thursday, March 11: Leigh Ann Pusey, president and chief executive officer of the American Insurance Association, discusses<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A.M. Best Places Ratings of OM Financial Life Insurance Company and Its Subsidiary Under Review With Developing Implications]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/A-M-_Best_Places_Ratings_of_OM_Financial_Life_Insurance_Company_and_Its_Subsidiary_Under_Review_With_Developing_Implications/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:13:04 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A.M. Best Co. has placed under review with developing implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit rat<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A.M. Best Presents at 3rd Life Settlements &amp; Longevity Summit]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/A-M-_Best_Presents_at_3rd_Life_Settlements__Longevity_Summit/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/A-M-_Best_Presents_at_3rd_Life_Settlements__Longevity_Summit/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:48 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Modu, managing director and global head of insurance-linked securities, of A.M. Best Co. is participating in the International Quality &amp; Pro<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BestDay Video for Thursday, March 11: AIG Asset Sale Should Put Dent in Debt]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:47 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[BestDay Video for Thursday, March 11: Associate Editor Chad Hemenway reports the sale of two of American International Group's units will go a long w<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: Hiscox Cover Targets Threats on Houses of Worship]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Update_Hiscox_Cover_Targets_Threats_on_Houses_of_Worship/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Update_Hiscox_Cover_Targets_Threats_on_Houses_of_Worship/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:26 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(This clarifies the headline from a previous version.)As a specialist insurer, it's not unusual for H<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Update: American Capital Completes Acquisition of GMAC Subsidiaries]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Update_American_Capital_Completes_Acquisition_of_GMAC_Subsidiaries/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Update_American_Capital_Completes_Acquisition_of_GMAC_Subsidiaries/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:20 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[(This version corrects ACAC's description and headquarters location.)American Capital Acquisition Cor<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hannover Re Sees Profit as Premiums Surge]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Hannover_Re_Sees_Profit_as_Premiums_Surge/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Hannover_Re_Sees_Profit_as_Premiums_Surge/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:18 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Hannover Re returned to profit in 2009 as premiums surged and the effects of the global financial crisis faded.<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Allianz to Boost Investment in Asia-Pacific and Middle East-North Africa Regions]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Allianz_to_Boost_Investment_in_Asia-Pacific_and_Middle_East-North_Africa_Regions/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Allianz_to_Boost_Investment_in_Asia-Pacific_and_Middle_East-North_Africa_Regions/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:17 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Germany-based insurance group Allianz S.E. [085014] said it will continue to invest in sales and distribution in Asia, the Middle East and North Afri<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Malaysia's Regulator Consults on Third-Party Motor Insurance Changes]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Malaysias_Regulator_Consults_on_Third-Party_Motor_Insurance_Changes/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Malaysias_Regulator_Consults_on_Third-Party_Motor_Insurance_Changes/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:12:16 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Bank Negara Malaysia, the financial regulator of Malaysia, has set up consultation sessions to work with relevant stakeholders in formulating a new s<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hiscox Underwriting Chief on 2010 Outlook]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Hiscox_Underwriting_Chief_on_2010_Outlook/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:48 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[London-based specialty insurer Hiscox, which launched a significantly expanded U.S. presence in 2006, saw gross profits reach record levels ($481 mil<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Connecticut Underwriters Hires Valencia]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Connecticut_Underwriters_Hires_Valencia/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Connecticut_Underwriters_Hires_Valencia/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:42 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[E&amp;amp;S brokerage firm Connecticut Underwriters has named Darren Valencia as director of its professional lines business.Valencia has 10 years <br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Study of Fatal 2007 South Carolina Sofa Store Fire Not Done]]></title>
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<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/InsuranceNews/Federal_Study_of_Fatal_2007_South_Carolina_Sofa_Store_Fire_Not_Done/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:41 EST</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A complex federal study of a fire that killed nine South Carolina firefighters, already delayed by months, is still months from completion, authoriti<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Settlement with IRS may benefit MGIC (at bizjournals.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/SuretyTitleInsurance/Settlement_with_IRS_may_benefit_MGIC_at_bizjournals-com/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:27 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Surety Title Insurance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Ambitions of Prudential's Tidjane Thiam (BusinessWeek)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/The_Ambitions_of_Prudentials_Tidjane_Thiam_BusinessWeek/</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:03 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Life Insurance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The CEO of British insurance giant Prudential favors decisiveness over deliberation. But his bold $35.5 billion play for AIG's Asian assets is meetin<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Presidential Life Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Results (Business Wire)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Presidential_Life_Announces_Fourth_Quarter_and_Full_Year_2009_Results_Business_Wire/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Presidential_Life_Announces_Fourth_Quarter_and_Full_Year_2009_Results_Business_Wire/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:02 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Life Insurance</category>
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<description><![CDATA[NYACK, N.Y.----Presidential Life Corporation today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year period ended December 31, 2009. Presidentia<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Presidential Life Appoints William M. Trust, Jr. as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors (Business Wire)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Presidential_Life_Appoints_William_M-_Trust_Jr-_as_Non-Executive_Chairman_of_the_Board_of_Directors_Business_Wire/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Presidential_Life_Appoints_William_M-_Trust_Jr-_as_Non-Executive_Chairman_of_the_Board_of_Directors_Business_Wire/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:01 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Life Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Presidential_Life_Appoints_William_M-_Trust_Jr-_as_Non-Executive_Chairman_of_the_Board_of_Directors_Business_Wire/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[NYACK, N.Y.----Presidential Life Corporation today announced that its Lead Independent Director, William M. Trust, Jr., has been appointed as Non-Exe<br/><br/>6 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Manulife Investments names senior executive to lead Canadian investment growth strategy (CNW Group)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Manulife_Investments_names_senior_executive_to_lead_Canadian_investment_growth_strategy_CNW_Group/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Manulife_Investments_names_senior_executive_to_lead_Canadian_investment_growth_strategy_CNW_Group/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:11:00 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Life Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/LifeInsurance/Manulife_Investments_names_senior_executive_to_lead_Canadian_investment_growth_strategy_CNW_Group/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Options Update: Call Volume Spike on AIG (TradingMarkets.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Options_Update_Call_Volume_Spike_on_AIG_TradingMarkets-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Options_Update_Call_Volume_Spike_on_AIG_TradingMarkets-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:47 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Property Casualty Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Options_Update_Call_Volume_Spike_on_AIG_TradingMarkets-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reinsurers Estimate Prelim Losses (Zacks.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Reinsurers_Estimate_Prelim_Losses_Zacks-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Reinsurers_Estimate_Prelim_Losses_Zacks-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:37 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Property Casualty Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Reinsurers_Estimate_Prelim_Losses_Zacks-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[RenaissanceRe Provides Initial Estimate of Impact from the Chilean Earthquake and European Windstorm Xynthia (Business Wire)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/RenaissanceRe_Provides_Initial_Estimate_of_Impact_from_the_Chilean_Earthquake_and_European_Windstorm_Xynthia_Business_Wire/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/RenaissanceRe_Provides_Initial_Estimate_of_Impact_from_the_Chilean_Earthquake_and_European_Windstorm_Xynthia_Business_Wire/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:36 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Property Casualty Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/RenaissanceRe_Provides_Initial_Estimate_of_Impact_from_the_Chilean_Earthquake_and_European_Windstorm_Xynthia_Business_Wire/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Fed Joins A.I.G. Loss-Sharing Pact With MetLife (at The New York Times)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Fed_Joins_A-I-G-_Loss-Sharing_Pact_With_MetLife_at_The_New_York_Times/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Fed_Joins_A-I-G-_Loss-Sharing_Pact_With_MetLife_at_The_New_York_Times/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:35 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Property Casualty Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Fed_Joins_A-I-G-_Loss-Sharing_Pact_With_MetLife_at_The_New_York_Times/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mandates, reinsurance dampen Homeowners Choice profit (at bizjournals.com)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Mandates_reinsurance_dampen_Homeowners_Choice_profit_at_bizjournals-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Mandates_reinsurance_dampen_Homeowners_Choice_profit_at_bizjournals-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:34 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Property Casualty Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/PropertyCasualtyInsurance/Mandates_reinsurance_dampen_Homeowners_Choice_profit_at_bizjournals-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[<br/><br/>7 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[California Rescission Settlement Benefits Few Consumers]]></title>
<link>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/California_Rescission_Settlement_Benefits_Few_Consumers/</link>
<comments>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/California_Rescission_Settlement_Benefits_Few_Consumers/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:10:07 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Insurance-News</dc:creator>
<category>Accident Health Insurance</category>
<guid>http://www.vinsure.com/AccidentHealthInsurance/California_Rescission_Settlement_Benefits_Few_Consumers/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Associated Press reports on a new California state assembly report that found fewer than 200 people out of the more than 6,000 affected have take<br/><br/>8 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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