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Month: August 2021
Best comment: Hurricane Ida losses are manageable for the insurance industry
OLDWICK, New Jersey – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Hurricane Ida’s track and proximity to the New Orleans area could tip insured losses further towards the commercial insurance industry, news reports AM Best report. Property damage and business interruption may contribute more to overall losses than Hurricane Laura last year, which had a bigger impact on personal […]
Payday lenders are licking their chops in anticipation of further loan increase
AUBURN, Calif .– (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – As pandemic unemployment benefits expire and moratoriums on evictions, car foreclosures and collection of student loans and other financial obligations rise, payday lenders eagerly anticipate a wave of news loan activities. “The payday lending industry saw a 40% drop in lending in 2020,” said Lyle Solomon, Senior Counsel for […]
Payday lenders are looking to bounce back
Breanna Reeves | California payday lenders have seen a sharp decline in loans and borrowers in 2020 during the pandemic despite initial rates of job loss and unemployment. The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) reported a 40% drop in payday loans in 2020, according to their 2020 Annual Report on Payday Loan Activity. […]
The Best Consumer Discretionary Stocks to Buy Now? 4 names to know
4 consumer discretionary stocks to watch in September 2021 As we approach the end of this trading week, the broader stock market appears to be edging higher. While investors may be on the alert following a speech by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, consumer discretionary stocks remain viable games. Namely, consumer discretionary continues to shine throughout […]
As sugar prices increase day by day, importers are likely to get concessions
COLOMBO (New 1st); Activists called on the Minister of State for Consumer Rights to nominate businessmen who earn Rs. 100 / – per kilogram of sugar sold in Sri Lanka. Asela Sampath, president of the Organization for the Protection of Consumer Rights, said the minister of state acknowledged this fact, but did not name the […]
Align Financial Holdings acquires NationsBuilders Insurance Services
SAN DIEGO – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Align Financial Holdings, LLC (“Align”), a leading underwriting authority for general agencies and specialty programs, today announced the acquisition of NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (“NBIS »), An underwriting manager specializing in risk management, expertise in underwriting and claims management for the cranes and rigging sectors, specialized transport, rental of […]
3 tests to guarantee zero trust network security
The COVID pandemic has highlighted the challenges of ensuring security on an expanding corporate network forced to support more and more remote workers, an ever-increasing diversity of devices and frequent mobility. Praveen Jain, founder and CEO of cloud networking startup WiteSand, spoke with ESecurity planet on the challenges of maximizing safety in today’s environment, the […]
Annke Network Video Recorder Vulnerability Could See Attackers Take Control Of Security Cameras
Malicious hackers could access and delete images or disable cameras A remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in a network video recorder (NVR) manufactured by Annke could result in a complete compromise of the IoT device. Critical flaw (CVE-2021-32941) was discovered in the playback functionality of the N48PBB model NVR, which captures and records live feeds […]
Manage complex business risks with CNA’s Oneworld +
CNA’s Oneworld + ® is designed to meet the commercial insurance needs of Canadian businesses with modern, competitive policy wording and built-in coverage extensions tailored to specific industry needs. It provides standard basic coverages, such as property, commercial liability, workers’ compensation and employer liability, crime, directors and officers, business income, equipment failure. , inland shipping […]
China “plans to ban” overseas IPOs for data-hungry tech companies, offers algorithm checks – business live | Business
China’s tech bosses are among its wealthiest citizens, and they are very much in Xi’s sights. Social and gaming giant Tencent boss Pony Ma is esteemed by Forbes worth $ 43 billion (£ 31 billion). His counterpart Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, is not far away with $ 41 billion. With the money came power […]
Message from the President | Consumers Council
As a statutory body, the Consumers Council (the Council) has been a strong advocate and champion of consumer rights since its inception in 1974. Basic necessities and the price of groceries in wet markets there are has decades, with 5G internet connection, smart home appliances, online shopping and shipping nowadays, every aspect of our daily […]
Liability of online platforms for defective goods and products – Consumer protection
To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. INTRODUCTION One of the many ways the internet has revolutionized human interaction is the way it has transformed the way we buy and sell. The concept of commerce has gone beyond having to leave the comfort of your home or office to be able to […]
Golden Valley Moves Forward with Restrictions for Payday Lenders and Pawnbrokers | Community
Golden Valley City Council took action on Aug. 17 to protect its community from “predatory lenders” through zoning bylaws. An amendment to the city code, which will be the subject of a second hearing and a final round of approvals at an upcoming meeting, will limit where payday lenders, money changers, lenders pawn shops and […]
Cowbell Cyber shakes up the sector with industry first
“The entire insurance industry is reinventing itself by embracing a digital-centric model,” said Rajeev Gupta, co-founder and CPO at Cowbell Cyber. “We are proud to be the first to open our digital pricing process to link cyber partners with digital partners and to provide instant coverage to small and medium businesses through our Cowbell Prime […]
Gain a comprehensive understanding of consumer trends in the online food and beverage market
Dublin, Aug 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The report “The Future of Grocery: Online Grocery, Meal Kits, & Direct-to-Consumer Food” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. The Future of Groceries: Online grocery shopping, meal kits, and direct-to-consumer foods is the go-to source for a full understanding of U.S. consumer trends in the online food and […]
Productwise 3-2-1 – Consumer Protection
European Union: By product 3-2-1 23 Aug 2021 Cooley LLP To print this article, simply register or connect to Mondaq.com. Productwise 3-2-1, our monthly digest of today’s major product law issues. 14th edition – August 2021 Here is the next edition of our little monthly digest, By product 3-2-1 where each month, we put at […]
Hong Kong’s censorship law to check old films for national security breaches
Hong Kong will scrutinize films made for breaches of national security under a new strict censorship law announced Tuesday in the latest blow to the financial center’s political and artistic freedoms. Authorities have embarked on a sweeping crackdown to stamp out criticism of Beijing after huge and often violent democracy protests rocked the city two […]
How to Find Online Payday Lenders Nearby When You Need Urgent Cash
An emergency loan, a type of personal loan, can be used in an emergency to pay for unanticipated costs. The loans can also serve other short-term requirements. It is impossible to predict when an immediate emergency will arise. It doesn’t make a difference how much time or effort you invest in your job and business to […]
MSHP Provides Summary Of New State Laws | Crime and courts
Offense of illegal publication of certain information online (Section 565.240 RSMo) Currently, it is a Class C misdemeanor if a person commits the offense of illegally posting certain information on the internet if they knowingly post name, home address, security number social or telephone number of any person on the Internet intending to cause grievous […]
Quick Payday Loans Online In Wichita Kansas No Matter What Happens
To share Tweeter To share To share E-mail Let’s start by defining payday loans. The term has different definitions, but in most cases it refers to a short-term loan provided by a lender (until you receive the next paycheck). Depending on the region, you can get $ 30 to $ 2,500 in cash. Payday loans […]
Closing a deceptive charity operation
MADISON, Wisconsin (WBAY) – Investigators in Wisconsin and across the country have announced that an operation that flooded people with deceptive calls and bogus fundraisers has been closed. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission and officials from 37 states have put an end to robotic calls […]
TECH TALK: Meet Alex Mashinsky, Everyone’s White Knight
Alex Mashinsky is a man with a mission. He is a frontline fighter for consumer rights and the ultimate king of innovation. But Mashinsky is no ordinary benefactor. He’s a pioneering, stubborn entrepreneur who has already made $ 3 billion in profits, and he’s just getting started. • The Decentralized Vision of a Billionaire – […]
Insurance at the speed of light
A multitude of products and “insurtech” have made the process of purchasing a plan and settling claims easier and faster. The process of purchasing an insurance policy is unrecognizable today compared to two decades ago. Competition and a flood of products and options have combined with the growing awareness and needs of the insurer public. […]
Are small business owners angry enough with Gavin Newsom to fire him from office? | New
Lea este artículo fr Spanish. Andrew McDowell, who owns a cafe in downtown Los Angeles, says Gavin Newsom’s recall election is a waste of time and money. It’s not that he’s a huge Newsom fan. It’s that Newsom is due for re-election next year, so why spend the time and money now? McDowell says the […]
Xiaomi will soon offer gold loans, credit cards and insurance products: Manu Jain
Xiaomi plans to expand its presence in the country’s credit market with the help of offers such as gold loans, credit cards. The company is also planning to introduce insurance products. Xiaomi India chief Manu Kumar Jain, in an interview with PTI, shared some details on the upcoming financial services planned by the Chinese company. […]
Nine’s streaming platform Stan takes center stage as Hollywood twists the plot
When Nine Entertainment Co boss Mike Sneesby presents the company’s annual financial results on Wednesday, many eyes in the media industry will be on the streaming service he built from scratch. With an estimated value of around $ 1 billion, Stan contributes a significant portion of Nine’s $ 5 billion market value. He is considered […]
Public ‘in the dark’ of UK Brexit trade deals, poll finds
More than two-thirds of the British public feel “left in the dark” about the impact the government’s post-Brexit trade deals will have. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has been tasked with crafting tailor-made agreements. But while a slew of renewal deals with countries have been made, reflecting the conditions that were initially in place when […]
Security video leads to suspect in attempted car theft: Westlake Police Blotter
WESTLAKE, Ohio – Car theft attempt: Detroit Road Officers at 4 p.m. on August 14 responded to Serpentini Chevrolet with a report of attempted car theft. A CCTV system showed a man attempting to smash a window of a Dodge vehicle in the field overnight. Investigators learned that after the Westlake incident, the same man […]
Program seeks to bankrupt payday lenders
The Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and Hope Credit Union will launch a “Borrow and Save” program which they hope will be a competitive alternative to predatory lenders. Photo by Andrea Morales for MLK50 People struggling to make ends meet will have a fairer alternative to payday loans thanks to a new partnership announced this […]
Partners & uses a familiar insurance name for a management position
Certified insurance broker Partners & today announced the appointment of Ross Dingwall (pictured) as Managing Partner (Scotland). He will report to Aaron Devitt and join the group’s management team on November 1, which the company says underscores their commitment to growing their business through talent acquisition. Dingwall joined Hiscox where he had held several positions […]
Payday lenders prepare for less risky post-pandemic borrowing
Payday lenders who have become unwitting victims of the pandemic are anxiously awaiting the end of most government assistance programs, but those who follow the industry say some high-cost loans may never fully bounce back. The passage by Congress in the past 18 months of improved unemployment benefits, federal stimulus payments, a moratorium on evictions, […]
Exclusive: IKEA Shopping Malls Launch Housing With New Center In China
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 10 (Reuters) – IKEA’s shopping center business, one of the world’s largest, has started the process of selling some 500 apartments in its first-ever mixed-use commercial and residential development in Changsha , in southern China. Cindy Andersen, managing director of Ingka Centers since February, said in an interview that she expected apartment buyers […]
East Africa Food Security Outlook, June 2021 to January 2022 – Burundi
Severe food insecurity is expected until early 2022 due to conflict, weather and economic shocks KEY MESSAGES • Food insecurity ranges from severe to extreme in conflict-affected areas in Ethiopia, South Sudan and Yemen, where millions of people are in urgent need of humanitarian food assistance. In Ethiopia’s Tigray region, emergency outcomes (IPC Phase 4) […]
TransUnion move should help curb DC consumer complaints
Law360 (Aug 10, 2021, 6:22 p.m. EDT) – As courts in New York and California allow most class actions in the country targeting food and beverage marketing, an increasingly popular jurisdiction for similar litigation stays under the radar: Washington, CC The June decision of the United States Supreme Court in TransUnion LLC v. Ramirez[1] has […]
Health insurance company uses scans to spot members in need
UnitedHealthcare uses predictive analytics to research patients’ social determinants of health needs, then work with them to help them improve their social and health outcomes. Karen Roby of TechRepublic spoke to Rebecca Madsen, Director of Consumers for UnitedHealthcare, about how the company is using predictive analytics to improve performance. social determinants of health. The following […]
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Alternatives to using payday loans
Alternatives to these high interest loans Before considering a payday loan, the experts at Consumer Reports have advice on alternatives and ways to save money. If you are having trouble paying your bills, you might want to consider a payday loan. But be careful! Even with some recent reforms, many of these loans still come […]
Affired Housing’s supportive community, Stella, welcomes elected officials for roundtable discussions
SAN DIEGO, August 9, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Enabled Friday, July 30, 2021, Secretary Lourdes M. Castro Ramírez of the California State Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency met with local elected officials and executives at that of San Diego supportive housing community, Stella. The establishment organized a round table on California investments to […]
Aftermarket University Foundation Welcomes Spare Parts Authority as New Lifetime Trustee
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes Parts Authority as a new Life Trustee and thanks them for their generous support. Click here to read more “We are honored and excited to give back to the automotive aftermarket, an industry that has given us so much,” said Randy Buller, President and CEO of Parts […]
CEO of ARAG on expanding the Canadian market
The company now has over one million customers in Canada as a result of the acquisition with DAS, and has ample opportunity to grow over the next year. ARAG CEO Barbara Haynes (pictured) said Insurance company: “If you look at where the legal fees market is at this stage in Canada, it’s about $ 90 […]
3 strategies to secure your digital supply chain
In July, REvil, a Russian cybercriminal gang, successfully shut down the computer systems of 800 Swedish grocery stores, a few New Zealand schools, two municipalities in Maryland and a thousand other businesses around the world. Attackers discovered that Kaseya, software used by IT service providers to remotely manage corporate networks, had numerous cybersecurity vulnerabilities. By […]
Private equity firms revise Chinese strategy as regulatory crackdown intensifies
Investors sit in front of a board displaying stock information at a brokerage house on the first day of trading in China since the Lunar New Year in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on February 3, 2020. China Daily via REUTERS / archive photo HONG KONG, Aug. 9 (Reuters) – Private equity firms rethink their strategies […]
Golden Valley considers stricter regulations for pawn shops and payday lenders
4:02 p.m. | Monday, August 9, 2021 Should cities have stricter regulations for pawn shops, precious metals dealers and small payday lenders? This is an issue that Golden Valley will consider. The city is studying possible zoning changes to better regulate these businesses. Currently, they are permitted in commercial zoning districts. Golden Valley city council […]
As Spirit Airlines cancels more flights, know your rights as a passenger
Stranded travelers seek the light at the end of the cancellation tunnel Jennifer Holton Reports TAMPA, Florida – Queues of passengers eager to return home continued to form at the Spirit counter at Tampa International Airport on Friday. As the airline’s cancellation debacle spanned its sixth day, the airport reported a total of 148 cancellations […]
PM appoints cybersecurity expert to lead vaccine certification
On Friday, the federal government took another step toward certifying vaccines for Canadians wishing to travel outside the country when restrictions ease. In addition to a negative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test – the PCR test is considered the ‘gold standard’ for detecting active COVID-19 infections – before departure, many countries also require proof of […]
Payday lender groups oppose lifting of CFPB rule suspension
Law360 (Aug 6, 2021, 5:25 p.m. EDT) – Two trade groups representing payday lenders implore a Texas federal judge to dismiss the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s petition to lift a 2018 suspension on its lending regulations on salary, claiming that this puts their members in an even worse situation than they were before the stay. […]
New York judge dismisses restaurant chain COVID-19 BI lawsuit
A New York judge has agreed to dismiss the COVID-19 business disruption litigation filed by a Dallas-based restaurant chain against a unit of Swiss Re Ltd. New York Supreme Court judge Jennifer G. Schecter sacked Consolidated Restaurant Operations Inc. v. Westport Insurance Corp. in a one-page order Wednesday. Consolidated Operations said in a complaint filed […]
National Payday Relief has a plan to get its customers to say goodbye to those aggressive phone calls from lenders
OAKLAND PARK, Florida (PRWEB) 06 Aug 2021 The consumer loan industry in the United States has grown significantly over the past decade. This industry is made up of hundreds of private payday lenders. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in job losses, business closures, wage cuts, which have made households desperate for payday loans. These loans […]
New York Attorney General issues consumer alert on fake COVID-19 vaccination cards
Tampering with a vaccination card violates federal and New York state laws. NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert on fake COVID-19 vaccination cards. The alert details how the sale and distribution of blank or falsely filled vaccination cards pose a serious threat to communities and will slow […]
Privacy Legislation: Data Broker Regulatory Authority | Womble bond dickinson
Each year, several privacy bills are presented to Congress, and each year, several privacy bills never leave committee. Members of Congress tout the importance of online privacy to Americans, but fail to put words into action. This time it may be different and the regulatory structure put in place is essential to protect personal data. […]
AM Best degrades the credit ratings of Kingstone Insurance Company and Kingstone Companies, Inc.
OLDWICK, New Jersey – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –AM Best downgraded the financial strength rating to B + (good) from B ++ (good) and the issuer’s long-term credit rating (long-term ICR) to “bbb-” (good) from “bbb” (good) of Kingstone Insurance Company (KICO) (Kingston, NY). At the same time, AM Best lowered the long-term ICR to “bb-” (Fair) […]
Universities warned to be vigilant against cybersecurity threats from editorial factories
UK institutions must be vigilant against emerging cybersecurity threats from test factories, a university watchdog has warned. The Higher Education Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) said essay writing services could “fool students” and make money by hacking university websites and placing content that seems legit. Attackers of trial mills typically write on student pages with hyperlinks […]
Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ: LOPE) return on capital does not reflect the company well
If you are looking for a multi-bagger, there are a few things to look out for. Generally, we will want to notice a growing trend to come back on capital employed (ROCE) and at the same time, a based capital employed. Basically, this means that a business has profitable initiatives that it can continue to […]
CFPB files motion to lift suspension of payment provisions in 2017 payday rule
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently filed a motion to lift the suspension of the compliance date for the “payment arrangements” in the Payday rule, vehicle title rule, and some high cost installment loans (CFPB Payday Rule) first published in November 2017. The CFPB Payday Rule contains two main types of provisions: provisions relating […]
Network security specialist Anxinsec raises $ 15 million as Beijing targets data management
Network security specialist Anxinsec raises $ 15 million as Beijing targets data management Network security specialist Anxinsec Technology has raised more than 100 million yuan ($ 15 million) in a Series A funding round that valued it at 1 billion yuan. Led by GL Ventures of Hillhouse Capital, the new round has attracted several other […]
Star Entertainment loses business interruption insurance case
By Alice Uribe SYDNEY – The Sydney casino owner was unable to persuade an Australian court to support a claim on his business interruption insurance policy for losses resulting from a government-ordered shutdown in pandemic response. The federal court rejected Star Entertainment Group Ltd.’s argument. that its business interruption policy is valid because the government […]
Alternatives to Payday Loans
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WAFB) – Payday loans are short term, high cost cash loans, typically $ 500 or less. It’s usually due on your next payday, but when you pay it off, you’ll likely have to pay fees ranging from $ 10 to $ 30 for every $ 100 you borrow. A typical two week […]
Protecting Ohioans From Predatory Payday Lenders
Brown Too many Ohioans fall prey to payday lenders and car titles that trap them in a cycle of debt. Businesses refuse to pay their employees enough to pay the bills, and the big banks won’t give out small loans to help people with unexpected expenses – so Ohioans are forced to turn to these […]
DOD publishes review of supply chain resilience for critical materials
Related practices and jurisdictions As part of the Biden administration’s 100-day assessment of US supply chains, the Department of Defense (DoD) in June released its review of some “strategic and critical materials” that are key ingredients of electronics and green technologies. Supply chain resilience is an increasingly important area of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) […]
Consumer Reports: Alternatives to Using Payday Loans
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina (WLOS) – If you are having trouble paying your bills, you might want to consider a payday loan. But be careful! Even with some recent reforms, many of these loans still come with high fees and very high interest rates. The good news is that there are alternatives and, as Consumer Reports […]
The very first free accident protection for online shoppers
NEW YORK, August 3, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Mulberry, the people-focused product protection company, today announced its latest offering, MulberryCare, the first-ever free crash protection program available to online shoppers. Ripe With MulberryCare, shoppers can now enjoy 12 months of free protection against product defects, drops, spills, stains and more on their purchases wherever […]
Willis Re purchase could still make sense for Gallagher: Analyst
As a result of Aon PLC’s scuttled $ 30 billion acquisition attempt of Willis Towers Watson PLC and the associated deal to sell Willis Re to Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., it would still be “positive in the long run.” term “for Gallagher to buy the reinsurance brokerage firm, according to an analyst. A purchase […]
Emerging Payments Association attacks FCA consumer rights proposals
The Emerging Payments Association (EPA), which promotes collaboration and innovation in payments, today released a document containing community responses to CP21 / 13 “A New Consumer Duty” call for evidence. the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), highlighting how another Consumer Obligation is unlikely to strengthen customer focus for payment companies that fail to deliver sufficient value, […]
China is cracking down on the private sector. It could trigger political instability
What exactly is going on in China? Since last October, the CCP-led government has launched crackdowns against some of China’s most dynamic industries like technology and education and their world-class businesses. On July 26, the government announced the launch of a special six-month campaign to regulate its Internet industry. Xinhua said the campaign “targets issues […]