Actuarial science

Increase in Incidence of Nosocomial Infections to Underscore Growth in Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market from 2019 to 2027: TMR

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Awareness regarding nosocomial infections is also leading to growth in the global hospital acquired disease testing market over the stated forecast period."

Key Points: 
  • Awareness regarding nosocomial infections is also leading to growth in the global hospital acquired disease testing market over the stated forecast period."
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    Key Findings of Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market Study:
    Increase in market worth would be noted in the period; it will pave way for emergence of untapped opportunities
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    Key Drivers of Growth in Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market:
    A slew of growth factors are marking the landscape of Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market, as per Transparency Market Research.
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    Competitors Landscape of Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market:
    The vendors' landscape of Global Hospital Acquired Disease Testing Market is fragmented and competitive.
  • The global hospital acquired disease testing market has been segmented as follows:
    Global Hospital acquired disease testing Market, by Test Type

Palomar Holdings, Inc. Announces the Successful Completion of Reinsurance Programs

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

LA JOLLA, Calif., May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialty property insurerPalomar Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: PLMR) (Palomar or the Company) today announced the successful completion of certain reinsurance programs incepting at June 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • LA JOLLA, Calif., May 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Specialty property insurerPalomar Holdings, Inc.(NASDAQ: PLMR) (Palomar or the Company) today announced the successful completion of certain reinsurance programs incepting at June 1, 2020.
  • The Company increased its catastrophe event retention from $5 million to $10 million for all perils.
  • The rising cost of reinsurance associated with this placement should create several opportunities within our commercial lines portfolio.
  • Palomar Holdings, Inc. is the ultimate parent and insurance holding company of its operating subsidiaries, Palomar Specialty Insurance Company and Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd. Palomar is an innovative insurer that focuses on the provision of specialty property insurance for residential and commercial clients.

India Synthetic Paper Market (2020 to 2024) - by Product Type, Application, Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Indian Synthetic Paper Market is projected to witness a CAGR of more than 13% during 2020 - 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Indian Synthetic Paper Market is projected to witness a CAGR of more than 13% during 2020 - 2024.
  • To classify and forecast the Indian Synthetic Paper Market based on product type, application and regional distribution.
  • To examine competitive developments such as expansions, new product launches, mergers & acquisitions, etc., in the Indian Synthetic Paper Market.
  • To identify and analyze the profile of leading players operating in the Indian Synthetic Paper Market.

Marc Pressler Joins Monroe Credit Advisors Team

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Monroe Credit Advisors (Monroe Credit) announced that Marc Pressler has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Chicago office.

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  • Monroe Credit Advisors (Monroe Credit) announced that Marc Pressler has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Chicago office.
  • Prior to Monroe Credit, Marc was the Commercial Banking Segment Leader at Associated Bank, where he was responsible for leading the origination, underwriting and portfolio management teams in the Southeast Wisconsin region.
  • We are proud and excited to add Marc to the Monroe Credit team, said Brent Krambeck, Managing Partner of Monroe Credit.
  • Marc will be a great addition to the team helping us grow our originations opportunities across the U.S.
    Monroe Credit Advisors, the boutique financial and debt advisory affiliate of middle market lender Monroe Capital, provides debt capital solutions to middle market companies and their investors through strategies built for today's dynamic credit markets.

Gamida Cell Announces Pricing of $60 Million Public Offering of Ordinary Shares

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Gamida Cell Ltd. (Nasdaq: GMDA), an advanced cell therapy company committed to finding cures for blood cancers and serious blood diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 13,333,334 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.50 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $60 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.

Key Points: 
  • Gamida Cell Ltd. (Nasdaq: GMDA), an advanced cell therapy company committed to finding cures for blood cancers and serious blood diseases, today announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 13,333,334 ordinary shares at a public offering price of $4.50 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $60 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses.
  • In addition, Gamida Cell has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,000,000 ordinary shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions.
  • The offering is expected to close on or about May 21, 2020, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
  • Gamida Cell is an advanced cell therapy company committed to finding cures for blood cancers and serious blood diseases.

Krystal Biotech Announces Pricing of $125 Million Public Offering of Common Stock

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

The Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 341,250 shares of its common stock.

Key Points: 
  • The Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 341,250 shares of its common stock.
  • The gross proceeds to the Company from this offering are expected to be approximately $125.1 million, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and other estimated offering expenses payable by the Company.
  • The offering is expected to close on or about May 21, 2020, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
  • Chardan is acting as lead manager for the offering and H.C. Wainwright & Co. is acting as co-manager for the offering.

3D Printing Materials Industry Trends and Growth Opportunities to 2030: Considers the Impact of COVID-19

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Monday, May 18, 2020

The breakdown of all regional markets by country and split of major national markets by Material Type, Material Form, and Industrial Vertical over the study years (2019-2030) are also included.

Key Points: 
  • The breakdown of all regional markets by country and split of major national markets by Material Type, Material Form, and Industrial Vertical over the study years (2019-2030) are also included.
  • The report also covers current competitive scenario and the predicted trend; and profiles key vendors including market leaders and important emerging players.
  • Specifically, potential risks associated with investing in global 3D printing materials market are assayed quantitatively and qualitatively through a Risk Assessment System.
  • According to the risk analysis and evaluation, Critical Success Factors (CSFs) are generated as a guidance to help investors & stockholders identify emerging opportunities, manage and minimize the risks, develop appropriate business models, and make wise strategies and decisions.

Sophiris Bio To Shut Down Operations

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Monday, May 18, 2020

SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sophiris Bio Inc.(OTCQB:SPHS) (the "Company" or "Sophiris"), today announced thatits board of directors has formally approved an immediate shutdown of the operations of the Company.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sophiris Bio Inc.(OTCQB:SPHS) (the "Company" or "Sophiris"), today announced thatits board of directors has formally approved an immediate shutdown of the operations of the Company.
  • "During the process, we had contacts with more than 70 strategic and financial parties including biopharma companies, healthcare investment funds and strategic financing companies.
  • Due to risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties identified by Sophiris in its public securities filings; actual events may differ materially from current expectations.
  • Sophiris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

American Academy of Actuaries Assesses Available Risk Mitigation Policy Options to Limit Effects of COVID-19's New Uncertainties for Health Insurers

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Monday, May 18, 2020

A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries outlines various risk mitigation mechanisms and assesses their implications for addressing the increased risks health insurers face due to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • A new issue brief from the American Academy of Actuaries outlines various risk mitigation mechanisms and assesses their implications for addressing the increased risks health insurers face due to COVID-19.
  • "Depending on how they are structured, risk mitigation mechanisms such as risk corridors could help with the increased uncertainty health insurers face due to COVID-19.
  • Conclusions of the issue brief include:
    Risk mitigation mechanisms could help address the increased uncertainty health insurers face due to COVID-19.
  • One-sided risk corridors can shield insurers from unusually large losses due to COVID-19; two-sided risk corridors would also protect against unusually high insurer gains.

AM BestTV: Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Insurers Donate $320 Million, Volunteer From Home During Pandemic

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Monday, May 18, 2020

This episode of AMBestTV highlights how the pandemic has not stopped insurers charitable giving, according to Bill Ross, chief executive officer, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), and Kelly Hartweg, executive director, IICFs Midwest Division.

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  • This episode of AMBestTV highlights how the pandemic has not stopped insurers charitable giving, according to Bill Ross, chief executive officer, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), and Kelly Hartweg, executive director, IICFs Midwest Division.
  • The IICF is a nonprofit funded and directed by insurance industry professionals, with a mission of helping communities through grants, volunteer service and other charitable endeavors.
  • On April 1, IICF launched its first Childrens Relief Fund, with its goals to unite the industry, as well demonstrate the generosity of the industry, said Ross.
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