All Toyota had to do with their redesigned 2014 Highlander is to top the current Highlander, our 2013 Top Pick Midsized SUV. That car happens to be efficient, easy-driving, smooth-riding, quiet, and very reliable. Piece of cake, right? ...
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According to data released by the Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan’s output of hot rolled (HR) stainless steel products totaled 226,700 tons in January, rising by 4.1% from a month ago. Among them, ...
Tags: HR Stainless Steel, Metallurgy, Steel
The cute names of some of today's high chairs—Sprout, Juice, Blossom—belie their serious purpose: keeping your baby safe. Some high chairs are better at this than others as Consumer Reports discovered in its latest tests. Of the ...
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Most potential homebuyers want their washer and dryer on the main floor of the house, according to a new survey from the National Association of Home Builders. It's convenient, but if the machines are so noisy they drown out your ...
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Systema Software has introduced an advanced business intelligence module for the SIMS Claims next-generation browser-based property and casualty (P&C) claims administration system. Dubbed SIMS Insight, the newly launched module delivers ...
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Insurance technology solutions provider, StoneRiver has introduced Unclaimed Property Advocacy Services (UPAS), aimed to provide most complete end-to-end unclaimed property offering for companies. The latest addition to StoneRiver's ...
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Hickory Springs is introducing its Preserve Hi Flo foam, shown here, to the furniture and bedding industries. HICKORY, N.C. — Hickory Springs Mfg. is bringing its new bio-based reticulated foam product - Preserve Hi Flo foam - to ...
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Wheelmakers are preparing to take on cycling competition's governing body, the UCI, over testing the Swiss body requires for wheels used in sanctioned competition. At a meeting here last week, manufacturers left little doubt of their ...
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Yuba Bicycles is working with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on a recall affecting about 1,000 Mundo V4.0 cargo bikes after reports of two passengers on the back of the bike getting their feet caught in the rear wheel. No injuries ...
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XL Group's North America Marine insurance business has introduced ShipShape, a suite of recreational marine coverages to meet yacht owner’s needs. XL Group North America Marine business president Richard DeSimone said that the new ...
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Assurant, and subsidiaries American Security Insurance Company (ASIC) and American Bankers Insurance Company of Florida (ABIC), have reached an agreement with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) over lender-placed ...
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Caixa Seguros, a Brazilian subsidiary CNP Assurances, has signed an agreement to purchase 70% of the outstanding shares of Previsul, for a sum of BRL70m (€27m). Acquisition of Previsul, a Porto Alegre-based life insurance specialist, ...
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Greenwood International Insurance (GWI), a Massachusetts-based wholly owned subsidiary of Pan-American Life Insurance Group, and High Point Underwriters have introduced a new Independent Contractor Occupational Accident product and program. ...
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Bright Grey, a division of The Royal London Insurance Group, has signed a contract with Sapiens International to extend strategic use of its Sapiens ALIS policy administration system. Under the $3.3m contract, the company will utilize ...
GlobalOptions has inked a definitive license and share option agreement to acquire all of the assets of Centricity, an Australia-based company specializing in conducting travel claims investigations worldwide. Centricity International ...
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