This article discusses questions of coverage for property loss, business interruption, and additional living expenses in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. In light of the catastrophic nature of the losses of Sept. 11, many have asked Property Loss Research Bureau whether the attacks could be considered “war”...
The symposium focuses on the industry's capacity to absorb and recover from the horrific events of Sept. 11. Article states that that it took a long time for people to heal after an event of Sept. 11's magnitude, and this was witnessed first-hand by the executives who took part in...
The insurance crisis that many observers expected in 2002 due to fallout from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks looked like Y2K--lots of worry and little disruption. Unlike Y2K, however, the terrorist problem did not disappear when the electricity stayed on at midnight on New Year's Eve. The society remains on...
From the executive summary: ‘Large and small companies are rethinking their strategic plans in light of an encroaching recession, fears of terrorist acts, and general uncertainty in delicate and visitor-sensitive economy. While many focus on the impact of yet another singular catastrophic event or its implications for the sustainability and...
The September 11 terrorist attacks left so many people asking for mercy and peace. As a result, the work related stress also took over the peoples’ minds. Most people suffered severe stress bouts. Thus, most companies adopted various de-stressing methods to bring people back on track. Yoga and meditation exercises...
The economic consequences of terrorist attacks are huge, but some of the best protections for companies cost very little. Mimicking the reach of a global corporation, the Sept. 11 terrorists tapped resources from 10 countries on three continents before finally hitting their targets in the United States. Finance executives can't...
The financial and human losses from the events of Sept. 11 continue to haunt insurance companies across the country and for that matter, the world. A majority of larger U.S. and European insurance carriers have indicated that the attacks on the World Trade Center do not qualify as an act...
From the executive summary: ‘It has been observed that people plan for emergencies or disasters at the local level, where they are more likely to occur. In fact, one of the most effective uses of technology for emergencies has been the 911 emergency systems. During the 1990s, many 911 systems...
Cougar fans can see an unprecedented nine matches live on television in the upcoming season. Both BYUTV and The mtn. will be televising BYU women's volleyball this season with six matches scheduled for broadcast on BYUTV and an additional three contests slated for The mtn. ...
WASHINGTON -- The government is taking too long to secure radioactive materials across the country that could get into terrorists' hands, according to a government report. Radioactive material used for legitimate purposes in medical equipment and food, for instance, could be used to create an explosive device...
Sixteen new patents were awarded to Utah inventors on June 17: -- Snowboard boot with liner harness. John D. Martin, Vashon, Wash., and Bobby Meeks, Salt Lake City. Assigned to K-2 Corp., Seattle. Filed Nov. 21, 2005, claiming priority to multiple prior patent applications. Patent No. 7,386,947....
Tales from Contact Center Entries Accepted Through Aug. 31; "People's Choice" Voting Determines Winner, to Be Announced Sept. 18 at Internet Telephony Conference in L.A. INDIANAPOLIS -- Four months after its "Outrageous Interactions" contest launch, Interactive Intelligence (Nasdaq: ININ) continues to receive hilarious and wild stories from contact...
NEW YORK -- Investors can't seem to catch a break. Wall Street again starts a week with oil prices at their highest levels yet, and banks poised to reveal that they remain on shaky footing. None of the troubles that have rocked the market over the past...
Play MPE Revenues Grow for 11th Consecutive Quarter; 96% Increase Over the Prior Year VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Destiny Media (BULLETIN BOARD: DSNY) , the global leader in the secure distribution of pre-release music to radio and provider of instant play streaming video...
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has downgraded and removed from Rating Watch Negative IndyMac Bank, FSB's IndyMac residential servicer ratings as follows: --Primary servicer rating for Alt-A product to 'RPS5' from 'RPS3; --Primary servicer rating for subprime product to 'RPS5' from 'RPS3'; --Primary servicer...
WASHINGTON -- President Bush signed a bill Thursday that overhauls rules about government eavesdropping and grants immunity to telecommunications companies that helped the U.S. spy on Americans in suspected terrorism cases. He called it "landmark legislation that is vital to the security of our people." ...
Aerospace companies walked in unity to watch a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday afternoon. The Nordam Group hosted Gov. Brad Henry's signing of a bill meant to improve a problem close to home: a shortage of aerospace engineers. House Bill 3239 aims to provide incentives...
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba -- U.S. military tribunals at Guantanamo Bay resume this week even as new legal challenges could throw the system into further turmoil. Five men charged in the Sept. 11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, are to appear today and Thursday...
DEERFIELD, Ill. -- The board of directors of Walgreen Co. (NYSE:WAG)(NASDAQ:WAG) today increased the quarterly dividend 18.4 percent to 11.25 cents per share from the previous rate of 9.5 cents per share. The dividend increase raises the annual rate from 38 cents per share to 45 cents per...
NEW YORK, July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- James Brown, Phil Simms and Cris Collinsworth will host INSIDE THE NFL when the series launches this September on SHOWTIME. The announcement was made today by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Showtime Networks, Inc. and Sean McManus, President, CBS...
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