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BestWeek: A.M. Best Analysts: Reaction to Model Changes, Cat Losses Could Slow Cat Bond Issues New catastrophe bond issues in 2011 have been dampened by uncertainty around catastrophe model updates and the rash of disasters that have plagued the industry, an A.M. Best Co. analyst tells this week’s BestWeek... Full Story Insurer Sues Google in Alabama Over Unflattering Search Results An insurer is hoping to use an Alabama state law governing deceptive trade practices to stop Google from prominently displaying negative websites about the company. Full Story Global Economy Could Endure Disaster – for ‘Only a Week’ The global economy could withstand widespread disruption from a natural disaster or attack by militants for only a week, as governments and businesses are not sufficiently prepared to deal with unexpected events, a report by a respected think-tank. Full Story Wellness Programs Produce Stronger, Healthier, More Productive Workers Americans’ increased focus on personal well-being improves workplace performance Americans work harder, are more productive and miss fewer days of work as a result of wellness benefit programs, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM. Full Story INSURANCE/CLAIMS Global Economy Could Endure Disaster – for ‘Only a Week’ The global economy could withstand widespread disruption from a natural disaster or attack by militants for only a week, as governments and businesses are not sufficiently prepared to deal with unexpected events, a report by a respected think-tank. Full Story Holiday Home Fire Safety Tips from Paul Davis Restoration According to the United States Fire Administration, during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s season, there is an elevated risk for home fires due to extensive cooking, decorations, home heating and open flames. Full Story National Survey Finds That Falling Market Values Pose Greater Threat to Homeowners Than Fire and Natural Disasters A nationwide survey of U.S. homeowners completed in October found that more than half of respondents (58 percent) rank declines in housing market value as the biggest risk to their home, significantly higher than a fire (15 percent), tornado... Full Story   LEGAL/JUDGEMENTS Insurer Sues Google in Alabama Over Unflattering Search Results An insurer is hoping to use an Alabama state law governing deceptive trade practices to stop Google from prominently displaying negative websites about the company. Full Story Family Agrees to $350M Settlement in Las Vegas Missing Organs Claim he family of a British commodities trader who died while partying in Las Vegas will accept $350,000 to end a federal lawsuit stemming from the disappearance of the man’s internal organs after an autopsy and before his body was returned to London, Full Story   WEATHER/CATS The Weather Channel Forecasts Organizational Efficiency with Talend MDM Footage.net, the stock, archival and news footage search engine announced today that preview clips from StormStock, the world leader in extreme weather content, are now available for viewing through Footage.net’s stock footage search platform. Full Story

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