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Internet intelligence firm Renesys has identified a new breed of Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) cyber attacks in which data is being volleyed across the world by hackers in quick, quiet and largely undetected operations.

Moodys reduced QBEs issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings to Baa2 from Baa1, following Mondays announcement by QBE in which the Australia-based property and casualty firm reported the expected losses related to the writedown of intangible assets of some $930 million.

D&O rates for healthcare organizations climbed in the third quarter due in part to antitrust concerns arising from the industrys changing business models pursued in response to the healthcare law, according to Marsh.

Paul Walker, star of the Fast & Furious films, died in a car crash earlier this month. Cast insurance will likely help cover the costs of editing and re-filming scenes to complete the franchise's latest release.

P&C carriers and agents and brokers saw strong employment gains in October, according to the latest employment figures.

P&C carriers and agents and brokers saw strong employment gains in October, according to the latest employment figures.