Statins work as well for women as men: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite doubts raised by some studies, a new research review suggests that cholesterol-lowering statins offer as much protection for women as for men. In an analysis of 18 clinical trials, researchers found that overall… View full post on Yahoo! Health News

TEXT-Fitch affirms Poland’s Bank Pekao SA’s at ‘A-’;outlook stable

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Is Prudential the Right Stock to Retire With?

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New Jersey’s New AG Changes Consumer Affairs Enforcement

New Jersey’s new attorney general is reorganizing the enforcement arm of the state’s Division of Consumer Affairs to crack down on crimes involving prescription drugs. Attorney General Jeffery Chiesa announced the changes Monday. He said he will bring together three … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

Willis Re Notes 25% Growth in Insurance Loss Warranty Market

A report from Willis Re in London points to 2011 activity as driving a 25 percent growth in Insurance Loss Warranties (ILWs) volume for 2012. The report estimates that the ILW market reached trading volumes of $6 billion last year, … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

Report: California Workers’ Comp Insurers Returns Improved in 2010

After declining for four consecutive years, California workers’ compensation insurers’ return on net worth showed signs of improvement in 2010. That’s according to the data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which was compiled, analyzed and released by the … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

Generics take toll on Pfizer, Lilly profits

(Reuters) – Competition from low-cost generic drugs squeezed quarterly profits at Pfizer Inc and Eli Lilly & Co but the drugmakers were able to somewhat weather those declines with help from other medicines. Both Pfizer, the world's biggest dr… View full post on Yahoo! Health News

Cold snap forces Gazprom to reduce Europe supply-Ifax

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Prudential Promotes Derrick, Von Fischer to Build Corporate Finance Unit

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Lime-St.com For Underwriters Launches Cloud Computing for Insurers

London Market technology specialists TriSystems has announced the launch of a new electronic underwriting service to complement their electronic broking platform, which, the company said, marks “a significant shift from the tactical to strategic use of messaging software.   “Lime-St.com … View full post on Insurance Journal » News

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