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Why IT leaders are putting more business spin on security spend

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Frank Kim, CISO-in-residence at venture capital firm YL Ventures, and fellow at the SANS Institute, cites the case of one CISO who was fired after suggesting costly endpoint detection, and response and incident response programs considered not stage appropriate for such a startup. It’s not unreasonable to ask for a benchmark,” he says. “A

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Best’s Special Report: AM Best Benchmarking Analysis Shows Higher-Rated Life/Annuity Companies Better Able to Withstand Volatility

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The new Best’s Special Report , “Life/Annuity Benchmarking: Higher-Rated Companies Better Able to Withstand Volatility,” also shows how adequate and stable levels of capitalization are relevant to the strength of a company’s balance sheet. 1 908 439 2200, ext. christopher.sharkey@ambest.com. Director, Communications. +1

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2024 Interest Rates Outlook and Implications for Investors

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But following its meeting in December 2023, the Fed outlined its intention to gradually reduce the benchmark rate to 4.6% This past January, the Federal Reserve opted to maintain its current stance on interest rates, keeping them steady (between 5.25% to 5.50% as the central bank’s benchmark) at their initial meeting for the year.

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Equitable Enhances Market Leading Buffered Annuity Suite

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NYSE: EQH ), today announced enhancements to its Structured Capital Strategies PLUS ® 21 and Structured Capital Strategies ® Income variable and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs). They can also select the duration of their investment and its level of downside protection based on their goals and risk tolerance.

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Equitable Enhances Market Leading Buffered Annuity Suite

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NYSE: EQH ), today announced enhancements to its Structured Capital Strategies PLUS ® 21 and Structured Capital Strategies ® Income variable and registered index-linked annuities (RILAs). NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Equitable , a leading financial services organization and principal franchise of Equitable Holdings, Inc.

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Best’s Special Report: U.S. Life/Annuity Insurance Industry Sees Limited COVID-19 Impact on Operating Performance Metrics

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–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best benchmarking analysis of rated U.S. life/annuity (L/A) insurance companies showed that not only did COVID-19 have a limited impact on operating performance, those insurers with an assessment of very strong have not reported an operating loss in two decades. OLDWICK, N.J.–(

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Customer Acquisition vs. Customer Retention: Which Is Best for Your Business?

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If you’re someone who has experience with trying to grow a business, you’re no stranger to the challenges of acquiring new customers and the pain caused by the loss of the customers you had on board. What should you focus your time, energy, and capital on – acquiring new customers or retaining existing ones? A big no-no!

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