Latest Russia Headlines
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More Workers Claiming Job Discrimination Over Language, Accents
Dec 4 2012 // More people in the workforce are claiming discrimination over their English-speaking ability or foreign accents, according to federal officials. Workplace discrimination complaints based on national origin — which often...
Lawsuit: Fedex Fires Utah Driver Over Russian Accent
Nov 30 2012 // A Utah truck driver alleges FedEx fired him because of his Russian accent, even though he offered to appear before corporate higher-ups to demonstrate his English-speaking abilities. Ismail Aliyev has filed a federal...
Which Insurance Products Do Europeans Rate Tops? Zurich Survey Answers
Nov 7 2012 // Pressure at work and school, the financial crisis and concerns about their families are keeping Europeans awake at night, according to a survey conducted by Zurich Insurance Group in eight European countries. Getting sick...
Top US Ag Negotiator: Farm Exports Likely Down $1B
Oct 11 2012 // America’s top agricultural negotiator, speaking in Stuttgart, Akr., said that he expects farm exports to be down between $1 billion and $2 billion this year because of the drought. The tighter supply of grains, and...
Ratings Recap: Emirates, Sorford, BF&M, Unity Re
Sep 20 2012 // A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” of Emirates Insurance Company P.S.C. (EIC), which is...
Russian Insurance Community Works on Implementing ACORD Standards
Aug 31 2012 // Global standards development organization ACORD announced that a coalition of major Russian insurers, including subsidiaries of Allianz and Zurich, have agreed to work together to implement its standards. “When...
Willis Exec Comments on Russia Joining WTO
Aug 30 2012 // A note from Willis Group Holdings features comments from Ann Longmore, Executive Vice President of Willis’ Executive Risks practice, who analyzes the impact(s) of Russia’s accession to the World Trade...
U.S. Exports Seen at Risk as Russia Enters WTO
Aug 23 2012 // U.S. agricultural, aircraft and other exports to Russia could suffer unless Congress passes legislation soon recognizing the former Cold War enemy is now a fellow member of the World Trade Organization, trade experts and...
Allianz Central and Eastern Europe Operations 1st Half Results
Aug 14 2012 // Allianz said its Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) operations “produced solid underlying results for the first six months of 2012 in challenging economic circumstances.” The regional companies reported total...
Time Running Out for Russia Trade Bill Says Congressman
Aug 3 2012 // Time is running out for Congress to approve a Russia trade bill before Moscow formally enters the World Trade Organization in August, potentially putting U.S. exporters at a huge disadvantage, a senior Republican lawmaker...
House Lawmakers Reach Deal on Russia Trade Pact, Rights Bill
Jul 20 2012 // The top Republican and Democrat on the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee said on Thursday they had reached a deal to move forward on Russian trade legislation, including human rights provisions opposed by...
Heat Waves Need ‘Re-purposed’ Climate Research: Reuters Gerard Wynn
Jul 20 2012 // A major heat wave and drought has sent world grain prices sky rocketing for a second of three summers suggesting it is time to address supply through re-purposed climate research. Tackling high food prices among the...
Russia Backs WTO Entry; U.S. Friction Persists
Jul 19 2012 // Russia’s upper house of parliament voted on Wednesday to ratify entry into the World Trade Organization, and now only the signature of President Vladimir Putin is needed to complete the country’s 18-year bid to...
Senate Panel Approves Russia Trade, Human Rights Bill
Jul 19 2012 // The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a bill to ensure U.S. exporters share in the benefits of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization but also to punish Russian officials for...
Finaccord Survey Finds Growth in EU Commercial Non-life Brokerage Receipts
Jul 17 2012 // Newly released data from Finaccord, a London-based market research consultancy specializing in financial services, reveals that the market for commercial non-life insurance broking reached a value of €9.89 billion...
Best Affirms SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE (SOVAG) Ratings; Outlook Stable
Jul 16 2012 // A.M. Best Europe Rating Services Limited has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of ‘B++’ (Good) and the issuer credit rating (ICR) of “bbb” of SCHWARZMEER UND OSTSEE...
Russian Lawmakers Ratify WTO Entry
Jul 11 2012 // Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to ratify accession to the World Trade Organization, bringing the world’s largest country into the club that sets global trade rules after a tortuous 18-year negotiating...
Death Toll Mounts from Floods in Southern Russia
Jul 9 2012 // The death toll from severe flooding in the Black Sea region of southern Russia has risen to at least 150 [later reports put the number of deaths at more than 170]. Torrential rains dropped more than 28 centimeters (nearly...
Best Special Report on Russia Says ‘Insurance Revolution Begins to Gain Pace’
Jun 26 2012 // A.M. Best ahs issued a special report – “Russia’s Insurance Revolution Begins to Gain Pace,” which notes that “insurance penetration is low, even when including compulsory lines such as...
Ratings Recap: Validus Re, African Re, Arab Orient, Bosna Re, SOGAZ
Jun 21 2012 // A.M. Best Co. has removed from under review with developing implications and affirmed the financial strength rating of ‘A-‘ (Excellent) and issuer credit ratings of “a-” of Bermuda-based Validus Re...
