The Montana Legislature has approved a new measure requiring insurance companies operating in the state to disclose detailed wildfire risk score information when used to underwrite or rate residential property. House Bill 533, passed by the 69th Legislature and now enrolled, mandates that admitted insurers provide specific information to homeowners, applicants, or their insurance producers upon request. The statute is aimed at increasing transparency around how wildfire risk assessments are factored into decisions on property insurance coverage. Under the new law, insurers must share five key pieces of information: the current wildfire risk score assigned to the property, the full…
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Let’s be honest, friends. By the time Monday Night Football rolls around during some NFL weeks, watching another football game is not at the top of your to-do list. Whether you have other life commitments or you just do not want to settle in on the couch for one more game, sometimes you do not carve out the time. However, now that the full 2025 NFL schedule has been released, here are the Monday Night Football games on this year’s slate that you want to make sure to block off time for, ranked. For reference, here is the full schedule.…
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But first . . . JD Vance nails it in 34 seconds. And now . . . PROFITS OPRT has been suggested here often, and a lot of us now have a double or even a triple. But because it may have the potential to earn $2 or $3 a share in a year or two, I’m hoping for another double or triple before I sell. PRKR has given us anywhere from a 50% loss (whence I first suggested it) to a quadruple (from back when it was 11 cents). Its future depends on the outcome of a dozen pending lawsuits, most particularly…
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PROBE. The Norwegian flag cargo ship M/V Lunita. Department of Migrant Workers Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said in a press briefing in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) that four Filipino seafarers from the ship are still under investigation in South Korea for drug charges, while 12 other crewmembers have been repatriated to the country. (Photo grabbed from Vesselfinder.com via PNA) MANILA, Philippines– Four Filipino seafarers are still being investigated in South Korea, while 16 have already been repatriated to the Philippines following a record-breaking drug bust by the Korea Coast Guard. However, in a press briefing on Wednesday,…
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UnitedHealth Group, Inc. UNH has fallen nearly 50% over the past month, fueled by a series of negative catalysts. Several analysts have slashed price targets on the stock, but one analyst has seen enough and downgraded UnitedHealth on Wednesday. What To Know: BofA Securities analyst Kevin Fischbeck downgraded UnitedHealth Group from Buy to Neutral and slashed the price target from $560 to $350 after the company pulled its 2025 outlook and announced a CEO transition on Tuesday. Read Next: Trump Again Promises Lower Drug Prices By ‘Cutting Out Middlemen’ Like UnitedHealth, CVS: Will It Work This Time? UnitedHealth pulled its…
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No pitcher in college softball wants to throw to Bri Ellis. Given the choice, most players throwing from the circle would rather intentionally walk her every time. And if pitchers actually have to throw to the senior first baseman for Arkansas, they don’t even want to flirt with the strike zone. Because if the barrel of Ellis’ bat meets the highlighter-yellow-colored ball coming her way, she’s going to try to send it to the moon. Ellis is the NCAA’s active leader in home runs, launching 74 moonshots in 573 career at-bats. That means Ellis is averaging one dinger in every…
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Alongside earnings today, we announced some changes to Cisco’s Executive Leadership team. First, Scott Herren has decided to retire at the end of FY25 after nearly five impactful years with the company. With this, I’m excited to share that Mark Patterson, our current Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, will step into the role as Cisco’s Chief Financial Officer, on day one of fiscal year 2026. I am also happy to share that Jeetu Patel, our current Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, is being promoted to President and Chief Product Officer, effective immediately. CFO Transition: Mark Patterson…
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Key Takeaways Understanding your worth and industry standards is crucial for setting competitive prices that reflect your expertise. Utilize different pricing strategies, such as cost-based and value-based pricing, to determine the best approach for your business. Evaluate your skills, experience, and specializations to establish a solid foundation for your pricing strategy. Factor in market research, client expectations, and geographic influences when calculating your rates to ensure they align with your target audience. Communicate your prices effectively, highlighting the unique benefits and quality of your offerings to justify your rates and build client trust. Be prepared to handle objections by addressing…
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By Loretta L. Worters, Vice President of Media Relations, Triple-I When Karla Scott first entered the insurance industry, she didn’t set out with a grand plan to become a leader in marine underwriting. “I fell into it,” she admits. Starting at a brokerage firm focused on logistics insurance, she quickly discovered a passion for global trade and cargo underwriting. “It’s different every day,” says Scott, who is global logistics product leader and senior managing director, Ocean Marine, The Hartford. She joined the company after The Hartford acquired Navigators in 2019. “The technical work keeps my skills sharp, while the camaraderie…
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by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman May 14, 2025 The presidential search has sparked controversy over the integrity of its process As Florida A&M University closes in on selecting its next president, its National Alumni Association has voiced its preferred choice. The results of its “Presidential Preference Survey” concluded that Donald Palm, FAMU’s chief operating officer, was the most popular candidate among alumni to lead the HBCU. The presidential search finalists appeared on campus this week to meet faculty and students and participate in interviews. Palm, the university’s executive vice president, received an overwhelming 81.75% of the vote by active alumni members. The…