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What you need to know about weight loss drug insurance coverage and costs

What you need to know about weight loss drug insurance coverage and costs

Many US companies are struggling with worker health insurance issues when it comes to GLP-1 weight loss drugs. Despite the high cost — typically between $1,000 and $1,500 a month — users clamor for drugs like Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy and Eli Lilly’s Zepbound. This class of drugs, historically used to treat diabetes, has gained more …

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Column – Is China now an ‘alternative’ investment?  MacGyver

Column – Is China now an ‘alternative’ investment? MacGyver

ORLANDO, Fla. (Reuters) – An engine of global growth for 20 years, the world’s biggest consumer of raw materials and number two economy has somehow slipped into the “alternative investment” buckets for many global investors. China’s property collapse and increasingly meddlesome government, along with deepening geopolitical rifts with the United States, have dramatically reduced its …

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Where will the 2026 world cup games be played in canada mexico usa |  The best countries

Where will the 2026 world cup games be played in canada mexico usa | The best countries

FIFA has announced the schedule for the next World Cup in 2026, and fans can now plan when – and where – they can see the world’s best footballers take to the pitch at the famous tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States. When and where will the 2026 World Cup start? More than …

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Why Arie Derry Came to Biden’s Defense Against the ‘Angel of Destruction’

Why Arie Derry Came to Biden’s Defense Against the ‘Angel of Destruction’

Arie Deri, chairman of the Shas party, found himself waiting three hours before releasing his public statement of thanks to US President Joe Biden, painstakingly prepared in Hebrew and English. During this period of anxious anticipation, Derry harbored hopes that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would handle the situation, protecting the honor of the State of …

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Holcim expects $30 billion valuation with North American listing, picks new CEO

Holcim expects $30 billion valuation with North American listing, picks new CEO

Miljan Gutovic, currently head of Europe at Holcim, will replace Jan Jenish as CEO from May 1, the company, one of the world’s largest cement producers, said. In the biggest shakeup at Holcim since the Swiss company took over French rival Lafarge in 2015, the sale is likely to close in the first half of …

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FanDuel parent Flutter lists on NYSE, challenging DraftKings

FanDuel parent Flutter lists on NYSE, challenging DraftKings

Parent of FanDuel flickering listed on the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, offering American investors an alternative to the biggest pure play in sports betting, DraftKings. It is a secondary listing for the International Sports Exchange, which will retain its primary listing on the London Stock Exchange and inclusion in the FTSE 100 index. …

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Is the tree still on your house?  The recommendations of insurance experts

Is the tree still on your house? The recommendations of insurance experts

It’s been almost two weeks since the Pacific Northwest saw its first storms of the winter season. Days later, homeowners are repairing and rebuilding after wind, ice and snow toppled hundreds of trees and power lines. Insurance companies are also swamped. In the past 14 days, State Farm said the company has received more than …

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U.S. gun crime and health insurance problems scare Canadian diplomats, union says

U.S. gun crime and health insurance problems scare Canadian diplomats, union says

The union that represents Canadian diplomats abroad says Global Affairs Canada should consider increasing compensation for those posted to the United States as they face an increased risk of gun crime and difficulty accessing health care. Pamela Isfeld, head of the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, suggested that Ottawa’s assessments of security threats are …

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Greek luxury travel industry to reach $2.7 billion by 2030, growing at 11.5% CAGR

Greek luxury travel industry to reach $2.7 billion by 2030, growing at 11.5% CAGR

At home » AMERICA » Greek luxury travel industry to reach 0.7 billion by 2030, growing at 11.5% CAGR Saturday, January 20, 2024 Sweetheart The growth-poised Greek luxury travel industry was valued at $767.8 million in 2020 and is projected to reach $2.7 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 11.5%. In 2020, the …

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The specialized state commission begins talks to tackle the alcohol insurance market

The specialized state commission begins talks to tackle the alcohol insurance market

COLUMBIA, SC (WPDE) — Premium pressure continues to weigh on bar and restaurant owners in South Carolina. Just days into the 2024 legislative session, lawmakers heard testimony in a committee dedicated to examining the liquor insurance market. “For every dollar of premium that insurers take in, they have paid $2.77 in claims costs and expenses,” …

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