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Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris’ Credibility Under Stress

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:53:00 GMT

Chemicals as well as credit, are ruled by the planetary energy Neptune and the sign Pisces. On December 28, 2008 as transiting Uranus in Pisces[More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report - Oct 21 2008 9:08AM

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:51:00 GMT

Anheuser-Busch Cos. (BUD) - InBev, $Datascope Corp. (DSCP) - Getinge AB, Secure Computing Corporation (SCUR) - McAfee, Inc. (MFE), Barr Pharmaceuticals (BRL) - Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA), NDS Group plc (NNDS) - News Corporation (NWS)[More...]

Weekly Mergers and Acquisitions Report - Sep 24 2008 5:55PM

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:27:00 GMT

SI International, Inc. (SINT) - Serco Group plc merger, International Rectifier (IRF) - Vishay Intertechnology (VSH) merger, Huntsman Corporation (HUN) - Hexion Specialty Chemicals merger, $Longs Drug Stores (LDG) - CVS Caremark (CVS)[More...]

Periodicals Wrap-Up for Monday, July 7th

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:30:00 GMT

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Periodicals Wrap-Up for Monday, June 23rd

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:17:01 GMT

Last November, Google (GOOG) and 30 partners were said be developing a new type of handset using Android software that was expected to revolutionize the industry. The first new phones were expected to be available in this year’s second half but are now[More...]

Periodicals Wrap-Up for Monday, June 9th

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:35:12 GMT

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Periodicals Wrap-Up for Tuesday, May 27th

Tue, 27 May 2008 14:02:41 GMT

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The new California gold rush - Darwin style

Wed, 21 May 2008 00:15:11 GMT

Look for more stories like this one (hat tip LuLu) as more bold young men in the Western U.S. find it increasingly difficult to sit idly by and watch the price of gold continue to climb back toward $1,000 an ounce.[More...]

Media Digest for 5/12

Mon, 12 May 2008 13:57:18 GMT

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Earnings Report: 02/27/2008

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:46:47 GMT

Ticker:ENOC,PDC,OC,ZINC,DSWL,FPIC,BYD,CRM,DYAX,STAK,WJCI,ARNA,FRZ,FSS,GMR,NCT,GG,GSIG,MCGC,MGA,ACHN,AER,AHT,AIRN,ALTH,AMED,AMSF,BAGL,BEE,CBI,CDR,CHTR,CLHB,CNL,CTRP,CWT,DAVE,DBRN,DLTR,DR,DRCO,DYN,EDGW,EGLE,EIX,ERIE,ESPD,FLS,GEF,GOOD,HK,HT,ICTG,IHP,IHR,KNDL[More...]

Liquor Bill Approved: Legislature Passes 12 Other Call Bills

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:48:00 GMT

Jun. 3--EDITORIAL: State's effort to shield small businesses who own liquor licenses not sober.
IN THE WEEK AHEAD, we will take a closer look at two education bills passed by the Legislature on Tuesday.
The most debated bill on the House floor passed the state Legislature on Tuesday.

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EDITORIAL: Coal Ash Bill Doesn't Do Enough: Sen. Edwards is Pushing a Bill That Would Increase Regulation of Fly Ash Only in Flood Plains.

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:49:00 GMT

Jan. 28--A bill to better regulate fly ash is well-intentioned, but too narrowly written to actually address the problem.
When it is improperly disposed of, these toxins can leach into nearby rivers or ground water.
Sen. John Edwards, DRoanoke, introduced legislation to require a solid waste permit from the state Department of Environmental Quality if fly ash is used or disposed of in a 100-year flood plain.

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Darwin Stockholders Adopt Merger Agreement with Allied World

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. today announced that at a special meeting of the Company's stockholders held on October 15, 2008, the Company stockholders adopted the Agreement and Plan of Merger , dated as of June 27, 2008, among the Company, Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd and Allied World Merger Company, a subsidiary of Allied World. Approximately 87 percent of the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock entitled to be cast at the special meeting voted for the adoption of the Merger Agreement.[More...]

Darwin Enhances (i-bind) (R) Platform for Producers who can now Independently Manage a Multitude of Professional Liability Classes

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:13:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. announces a significant system upgrade to its state-of-the-art, Internet-based platform known as . Approved producers are now able to quote, bind and issue competitive miscellaneous professional liability coverage from any computer, 24/7 for over 200 distinct professions. This newest development reflects Darwin's continued commitment to become the market of choice for small-to-middle market professional lines coverage nationwide.[More...]

Darwin Announces Record Date For Stockholder Meeting on Proposed Merger with Allied World

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:25:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. today announced that September 15, 2008 will be the record date for determination of stockholders entitled to vote upon the proposed acquisition of Darwin by Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, at a special meeting for that purpose. The date, time and place of the special meeting of stockholders are being finalized and will be announced at a later time.[More...]

Darwin to Purchase Great American's Lawyers Professional Liability Business

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:55:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. and Great American Insurance Company today announced an agreement whereby Darwin will acquire renewal rights to Great American's roughly $20 million of small, standard market Lawyers Professional Liability insurance business and related assets. Darwin currently has over $20 million of in-force premium, a mix of surplus lines and small, standard LPL business. This transaction strengthens Darwin's LPL franchise and broadens its already significant national presence in the small law firm market. Darwin intends to leverage the best practices of Great American and keep the business process consistent to ensure a smooth transition and little disruption for Great American policyholders and producers. Darwin's renewal rights are expected to commence with policies effective October 1, 2008. No liabilities associated with Great American's existing LPL policies are being transferred to Darwin in this transaction.[More...]

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Net Income of $13.5 Million

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 10:56:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2008. Highlights include:[More...]

Darwin To Announce Second Quarter 2008 Financial Results

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:59:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. today announced that it expects to release its second quarter 2008 financial results before the markets open on Friday, August 8, 2008. Earnings will be distributed via Press Release only. There will be no conference call to discuss the company's second quarter 2008 financial results given the pending transaction with Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd.[More...]

Darwin Announces Privacy//403(SM): A New Solution for Data Privacy, Network Security, and First-Party Business Interruption Risks

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. , today announces a new solution for health care organizations, financial institutions, and other businesses that utilize data as part of their daily business practices. Darwin's Privacy//403 product offers data privacy and network security liability protection for organizations. This coverage will help the health care and financial services industries in particular -- as they are increasingly using, transmitting, and storing personal and confidential information.[More...]

A.M. Best Places Ratings of Subsidiaries of Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. Under Review With Positive Implications

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:32:00 GMT

A.M. Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of “a-” of Darwin Group (Darwin) (Wilmington, DE) and its members under review with positive implications. Concurrently, the FSR of A- (Excellent) and ICR of “a-” of Vantapro Specialty Insurance Company (Vantapro) (Chicago, IL) remain under review, and the implications have been revised to developing from negative. (See below for a detailed listing of the companies and ratings.)[More...]

Allied World Assurance to Acquire Darwin Professional Underwriters, Significantly Expands U.S. Operations

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:26:00 GMT

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd and Darwin Professional Underwriters, Inc. today announced a definitive merger agreement whereby Allied World would acquire Darwin. Darwin offers a wide array of specialty and primary professional lines coverages, which includes an industry leading health care professional liability franchise and a strong niche errors and omissions division. Darwin has also developed a business and technology model to underwrite small professional liability business, which is expected to complement Allied World's large account, specialty insurance and reinsurance strategy.[More...]

A.M. Best Downgrades Ratings of Vantapro Specialty Insurance Company and Places Under Review

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:46:00 GMT

A.M. Best Co. has downgraded the financial strength rating (FSR) to A- (Excellent) from A (Excellent) and issuer credit rating (ICR) to “a-” from “a” of Vantapro Specialty Insurance Company (Vantapro) (Chicago, IL) (formerly Midway Insurance Company of Illinois) (Midway). The ratings have been placed under review with negative implications.[More...]