Takeda Pharmaceutical Company has announced the approval of Helicobacter pylori Gastritis as an additional indication to eradicate Helicobacter pylori using triple therapy with proton pump inhibitor by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and ...
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US life insurer MetLife is likely in the process of selling its UK bulk annuities business, MetLife Assurance Limited, in a deal which might be valued around pound 1bn, in a bid to consolidate its operations. The sale is part of the ...
Canadian underwriter Great-West Lifeco has inked an agreement with the government of Ireland to purchase Irish Life Group for $1.75bn and $1.25bn subscription receipts offering for common stock. Following the completion of the ...
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Raffles Health Insurance (RHI) in collaboration with international health insurer Bupa has unveiled two new international health insurance plans, aimed at next generation expatriates and international businesses in the Asia Pacific region. ...
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Two and a half years ago Brian Ballard bought his first Pedego electric bike. He and life partner Elizabeth Black have enjoyed owning and riding their bikes so much that the couple invested in opening a Pedego e-bike store along Pacific ...
IBM's Watson supercomputer has gone from game show king to doctor's office helper. You may recall the epic man vs. machine battle two years ago in which the supercomputer beat former champions on the show Jeopardy. Well, now there's a ...
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US’s employee benefits-only agency Digital Insurance has collaborated with CUNA Mutual Group, to prepare customers to address changes in health care reform and to modify their employee benefits packages accordingly. As part of the ...
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Health insurance products provider Assurant Health has signed an agreement with Zensar Technologies, to provide information technology support for its suite of business applications. Under the terms of the five-year agreement, Zensar will ...
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Property and casualty underwriter ACE Group has started underwriting energy risks through Syndicate 2488 at Lloyd’s of London in an effort to expand its global portfolio. The initiative represents the company's commitment to boost ...
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US-based independent agency Hyland Block & Hyland Insurance has purchased Haskins-Schmidt Insurance agency, to further reinforce its presence in the Louisville region. Founded in 1999 by Robin Schmidt, the acquired entity operates as a ...
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US health insurer Aetna has introduced a new product offering for members of the Flexible Benefits Plans (FBP) Employers Association. As part of the affinity program, the company will make its individual, small group and Aetna Voluntary ...
AssuredPartners, an insurance brokerage firm, has promoted Eric Anderson from senior vice president to regional executive vice president, effective immediately. In the new role, Anderson will focus on identifying opportunities for ...
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The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) said the 0.2 per cent month on month drop in December retail trade reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics would be disappointing to retailers who were hoping for a boost in sales over the ...
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The software solution is designed for all types of patient interactions within hospitals including after an inpatient discharge, emergency department visit, radiology test, same-day surgery, or specialty procedure. LA GRANGE, IL, February ...
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Q. I'm confused about CEOs claiming that Obamacare will force them to reduce employees' hours due to the cost of insuring them. Aren't large employers already obligated to provide health insurance to full-time employees? A They are not, ...
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