Archive for May 14th, 2011

Swiss Re May Create a Full Brazilian Reinsurance Division

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Swiss Re operates in Brazil under “admitted” status, which allows it to operate fully without having any major capital directly in Brazil.

The company is contemplating switching to “local” status, under which companies must have a base capital investment of 60 million Brazilian reais, and then 20% capital requirement of the contract premiums.

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Aon Hewitt Has Their Own Health Insurance Exchange Plan

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Aon Hewitt is creating a health insurance exchange that enables employers to offer employees plans provided by participating insurers.

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What are the Differences Between Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents?

Saturday, May 14th, 2011

Copyright protects the form of expression, NOT the subject matter itself.

Trademarks can prevent others from making similar marks, but can NOT prevent them from making similar products.

Patents can prevent others from making, using or offering for sale the invention, but it does NOT impart the right to do those things.

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Universal Appeal: A Fleeting #Myth, A PowerPoint Presentation

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
The Fleeting Myth of Universal Appeal
View more presentations from Jason Beaird

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Do-it-Yourself User Research for Startups, A PowerPoint Presentation

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Who Do I Talk To Now? DIY User Research for Startups
View more presentations from Laura Klein

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Migrating Your Business to the Public Cloud

Saturday, May 14th, 2011
Migrating to Public Cloud

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