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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Willis Group Holdings Ltd., the world’s third-largest insurance broker, was sued for gender bias by a former vice-president who says women were paid less than men and denied high-profile assignments and promotions.Adrianne Cron...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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sound of music?As Earthlings we may have different definitions of multimedia. It’s a word too commonly used incorrectly by fast PC-salespeople trying to convince us of the quality of their PC and its capabilities. Lets take a minute...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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The Ace Group of Companies this week said it had appointed Robert Brack senior vice-president of claims services for Ace Overseas General, the company's international network of insurance operations.
Based in Philadelphia, Mr. Brack will report to Ro...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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Bermuda?s fund administrators are to be licensed for the first time as a result of the Investment Funds Act 2006 ? and the Bermuda International Business Association (BIBA) has given a warm welcome to the new law.
BIBA said yesterday the Act clarifie...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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NEW YORK (Bloomberg) — Securities-industry employees in New York City will receive $23.9 billion in bonuses this year, surpassing last year’s record by 17 percent, New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi forecast.Bonuses will average $137,580 this yea...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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TORONTO (Bloomberg) — Canadian stocks slipped for a third straight day as a report showing US producer prices rose last month by the most since 1974 damped optimism that the Federal Reserve would reduce interest rates.Financial shares including Bank ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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The Royal Gazette/Bermuda Stock Exchange Index closed unchanged yesterday three issues traded without changing price.
KeyTech Ltd. saw the heaviest activity as 5,600 shares changed hands for $15.50 while Butterfield Bank closed at $56.25 on volume of...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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Bermuda-based insurer Catlin Group has won agreement for its takeover of Lloyd’s of London underwriter Wellington Plc from 85 percent of Wellington shareholders, meaning the purchase is now “unconditional”.
In a statement on Monday, Catlin also said ...
DATE: Dec 20, 2006
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Bermuda reinsurance company Montpelier Reinsurance Ltd. has received a revised ratings and outlook boost from A.M. Best just days after Fitch upgraded its insurer financial strength (IFS) rating to BBB+.
Following a review of Montpelier, which was ha...
DATE: Dec 19, 2006
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Bermuda-based Atlantic Marine LP (Bermuda & India) and Dorchester Maritime Limited (Isle of Man, Poland, Australia & Sierra Leone), both members of the Schulte Group, have agreed to form a new strategic partnership combining ship management, human re...
DATE: Dec 19, 2006
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