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US P/C Industry 2023 Underwriting Performance Improved, But Personal Lines Continue to Drag, New Triple-I/Milliman Report Shows
NEW YORK, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release on May 14, 2024:
The U.S. property/casualty industry saw its second consecutive year of underwriting losses, with a net combined ratio of 101.6 for 2023. While improved relative to 2022, personal lines remained the major driver of unprofitability in 2023. Premium growth is expected to further improve underwriting results in 2024, with the 2024 P/C industry net combined ratio forecast at 100.2, according to the latest industry underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute
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NEW YORK, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release on May 14, 2024:
The U.S. property/casualty industry saw its second consecutive year of underwriting losses, with a net combined ratio of 101.6 for 2023. While improved relative to 2022, personal lines remained the major driver of unprofitability in 2023. Premium growth is expected to further improve underwriting results in 2024, with the 2024 P/C industry net combined ratio forecast at 100.2, according to the latest industry underwriting projections by actuaries at the Insurance Information Institute(Triple-I) and Milliman, a collaborating partner. Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View, was presented today at Triple-I's exclusive members-only (https://iiimembership.org/?_gl=1*b7p8t8*_ga*MTA0MzE1MTIxNy4xNzEyMzA1NjY0*_ga_RLMX21NG0L*MTcxNTc3MDYwMi4xMi4xLjE3MTU3NzA3NjcuNDkuMC4w)webinar.
Dale Porfilio, FCAS, MAAA, chief insurance officer at Triple-I, discussed the overall P&C industry underwriting projections and premium growth. "The overall picture from prior quarters remains the same with commercial lines performing better than personal, but to a lesser extent," he said. "The 2023 commercial lines net combined ratio was 96.2, 1.4 points worse than the 2022 result. While still unprofitable, personal lines improved 3.2 points relative to 2022. For 2023, the personal lines expense ratio improved by almost 2 points over 2022, most dramatically in personal auto. The net written premium growth rate for personal lines surpassed commercial lines by over seven points in 2023. Continued personal lines premium growth should lead to further convergence in underwriting performance in 2024."
Jason B. Kurtz, FCAS, MAAA, a principal and consulting actuary at Milliman - a premier global consulting and actuarial firm - said that for commercial auto, the 2023 net combined ratio of 109.2 is 3.8 points higher than 2022, and 10.3 points higher than 2021. "The improved underwriting results following the COVID-19 pandemic appear to have been short-lived, as the commercial auto underwriting results have once again deteriorated and adverse prior year development has returned to pre-COVID levels," Kurtz said.
Looking at the workers' compensation line, Kurtz noted that the 2023 net combined ratio of 87.3 is nearly identical to 2022 and the second lowest in over 15 years. "2023 net written premium growth rate of 1% is expected to increase to 2% in 2024 and remain at that level of growth through 2026. Favorable underwriting results are expected for our forecast horizon, which in turn will dampen premium growth going forward," he said.
Donna Glenn, FCAS, MAAA, chief actuary at the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI), said the workers' comp system is in a period of extraordinary performance. "WC leads the P/C industry with the lowest combined ratio compared to all other lines of business," she said. Further highlighting the strong results, Glenn said 2023 is the 10th consecutive year of underwriting gains and seventh consecutive year with combined ratios under 90.
Michel Leonard, Ph.D., CBE, chief economist and data scientist at Triple-I, discussed how P/C replacement costs are increasing at a slower pace than the overall U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI). "P/C replacement costs benefited from greater deceleration of key CPI components such as construction materials and used auto costs. We expect this trend to continue until early 2026," he said.
Leonard noted that personal and commercial auto replacement costs decreased outright in the first four months of 2024, continuing their 2023 trend, largely due to double-digit outright decreases for used auto prices. "Even homeowners' replacement cost changes, the segment subject to some of the highest replacement cost increases over the past few years, is now lower than overall CPI," he added.
About Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)
With more than 50 insurance company members -- including regional, super-regional, national and global carriers -- the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) is the #1 online source for insurance information in the U.S. The organization's website, blog and social media channels offer a wealth of data-driven research studies, white papers, videos, articles, infographics and other resources solely dedicated to explaining insurance and enhancing knowledge.
Unlike other sources, Triple-I's sole focus is creating and disseminating information to empower consumers. It neither lobbies nor sells insurance. Triple-I offers objective, fact-based information about insurance - information that is rooted in economic and actuarial soundness. Triple-I is affiliated with The Institutes Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group.
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About Milliman
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information visit Milliman.
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Original text here: https://www.iii.org/press-release/us-p-c-industry-2023-underwriting-performance-improved-but-personal-lines-continue-to-drag-new-triple-i-milliman-report-shows-051424
[Category: Insurance]
SSGA's International Representatives in Asia
MANKATO, Minnesota, May 15 -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news:
SSGA is the identity preserved alliance of the United States, so we're thrilled to have this very experienced team working on behalf of our member businesses in international markets to grow exports and the value of exports through the U.S. Identity Preserved program, which includes the brand mark/label. They may be reaching out to your businesses, as they do market assessments and look to better understand the wants and needs of the markets in which they're representing the high-quality, specialty
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MANKATO, Minnesota, May 15 -- The Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance issued the following news:
SSGA is the identity preserved alliance of the United States, so we're thrilled to have this very experienced team working on behalf of our member businesses in international markets to grow exports and the value of exports through the U.S. Identity Preserved program, which includes the brand mark/label. They may be reaching out to your businesses, as they do market assessments and look to better understand the wants and needs of the markets in which they're representing the high-quality, specialtyfield crop sector of agriculture. Please cooperate with them where and when you are able. They will be respectful of business confidentiality. They are also here to help you with your questions and can assist you if and when you travel to their countries and regions. If you have further questions, please reach out to Manager of Strategic Programs Shane Frederick.
SSGA's new team of Asia Representatives are located in Japan, Korea, and Thailand (serving Southeast Asia). They each have a deep background with various U.S. agricultural products, a strong relationship with the FAS offices in their respective countries and, of course, communicate fluently in English. The team will serve SSGA needs under the coordination of Amy Burdett and Susan Weller of International Collaborative Consulting.
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Japan Team
Izumi Amano, Motix - Marketing
Based in Tokyo, Izumi works at MOTIX, which has successfully represented a range of U.S. agricultural organizations since 2001 in creating tangible opportunities for sales - including the Cranberry Marketing Committee, American Egg Board, American Pistachio Growers, the American Peanut Council, USA Poultry and Egg Export Council, and California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB). Activities they continue to implement in Japan include chef competitions, magazine tie-ins, menu promotions, SNS posts, educational seminars for professionals and culinary school students, newsletter development, menu promotions, trade servicing, in-store retail promotions, trade shows, consumer workshops, market research and government relations.
Izumi's extensive promotional experience and connections with the Japanese foodservice and manufacturing industries as well as her high level of knowledge of program implementation will be an asset to the execution of SSGA events and activities.
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Keiichi (Ken) Tanaka - Technical
Based just outside of Tokyo, Ken has a strong wherewithal of the purchasing practices of the Japanese trade, having worked for the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Association for over 23 years. He worked in the purchasing and sales of grains and soybean as a trader. He communicated with U.S. grains and soybean suppliers for high-quality food grade soybeans as well as feed and was involved in IP handling of corn and soybeans. His strong acumen in grains, trade communications and trade servicing will highly benefit SSGA's efforts in the market.
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Korea Team
Jennie Lee
Based in Seoul, Jennie began her career working for a shipping company, accumulating knowledge in logistics and international trade for four years before she joined a marketing company that specialized in working for multiple USDA cooperator organizations for 15 years, representing products such as U.S. potatoes, California walnuts, and California wines. As a program manager, she worked closely with the trade to keep abreast of the market situation and to manage trade relations. She planned and conducted cooperative promotional activities, B2B/B2C educational training, as well as public relations. She is now an independent agricultural marketing analyst for U.S.-based suppliers and nonprofit trade organizations. Jennie is a firm believer in the U.S. agricultural industry, due to its superior quality standard and sustainability effort. She is also an avid supporter of USDA's overseas marketing programs.
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Southeast Asian Team
Kraipob Pangsapa, Pangsapa Company Limited
Located in Thailand, Pangsapa Company Limited has been providing marketing consultancy services since 2000, including market intelligence, trade servicing and consumer promotions in Thailand, Philippines, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. Their clients include Cotton Council International, Cotton Incorporated and Potatoes USA and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. They have representatives on the ground in all five of SSGA's targeted Southeast Asian markets. Pangsapa Company Limited is led by Mr. Kraipob Pangsapa, a Thai national. Kraipob has an international education that includes American universities.
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Original text here: https://soyagrainsalliance.org/2024/05/14/ssgas-international-representatives-in-asia/
[Category: Agriculture]
Organic Trade Association: U.S. Organic Marketplace Posts Record Sales in 2023
GREENFIELD, Massachusetts, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Organic Trade Association issued the following news release:
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Organic Trade Association pegs sales of organic products near $70 billion
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U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4 percent, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey released Tuesday by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Despite stubborn price inflation seen throughout retail aisles, consumers remained clear-eyed about
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GREENFIELD, Massachusetts, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Organic Trade Association issued the following news release:
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Organic Trade Association pegs sales of organic products near $70 billion
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U.S. sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace hit $69.7 billion last year, up 3.4 percent, according to the 2024 Organic Industry Survey released Tuesday by the Organic Trade Association (OTA).
Despite stubborn price inflation seen throughout retail aisles, consumers remained clear-eyed abouttheir priorities in the products they chose for themselves and their families, valuing health and sustainability, and seeking out the USDA Organic label. The organic marketplace recalibrated its supply chain and reconciled the cost of doing business in part with increased retail pricing. The industry continued to grow, with organic food sales in 2023 totaling $63.8 billion and sales of organic non-food products totaling $5.9 billion.
"It is encouraging to see that organic is growing at basically the same rate as the total market. In the face of inflation and considering organic is already seen as a premium category, the current growth shows that consumers continue to choose organic amidst economic challenges and price increases. Although organic is now a maturing sector in the marketplace, we still have plenty of room to grow," says Tom Chapman, co-CEO of OTA.
Matthew Dillon, co-CEO of OTA, adds that to achieve this growth, "It is essential to educate consumers that choosing organic is a straightforward way to tackle some of the greatest challenges we face. Whether it's accessing healthy foods, improving transparency in supply chains, mitigating climate change, supporting rural economic resilience, protecting natural resources, or realizing the multitude of other benefits, effectively communicating and delivering on these promises is the key to expanding organic's share of our dinner plate."
In 2023, the increase in dollar sales in the organic market was driven more by pricing than unit sales. But that said, consumers boosted their purchases of many organic products. Increases in unit sales were reported for up to 40 percent of the products tracked in this year's survey. The survey also showed that prices for many non-organic products climbed at a faster rate than organic products. This means the price gap between conventional and organic is closing, which should help fuel growth for organic products in 2024.
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The top organic sellers
Produce held its spot as the largest organic category in 2023, continuing to be the primary entry point for consumers into the organic market. Organic produce meets the consumer's desire for clean, healthy food, and the importance of organic's critical benefit of no toxic
synthetic pesticides is easy to grasp when buying organic berries or carrots. In 2023, the category grew by 2.6 percent to $20.5 billion. Organic produce now accounts for more than 15 percent of total U.S. fruit and vegetable sales. Top sellers in the organic produce section were avocadoes, berries, apples, carrots, and packaged salads, and organic bananas saw stronger growth in 2023 than non-organic bananas.
The second biggest-selling food category in the organic aisles was the grocery category with sales of $15.4 billion for a 4.1 percent growth. This new category represents many of the products previously grouped under breads and grains, condiments, and packaged and prepared foods. With 21 different subcategories, close to 40 percent of the sales in the grocery category were driven by the top three performers --in-store bakery and fresh breads with sales of $3.1 billion for a gain of almost 3 percent, dry breakfast goods up around 8 percent to $1.8 billion in sales, and baby food and formula at $1.5 billion for a hefty gain of nearly 11 percent.
Beverages were the third largest category for organic in 2023, posting $9.4 billion in sales, up 3.9 percent. As always, this category was a driver of innovation with functional beverages, whether for enhanced hydration or mental focus, playing a prominent role. 2023 also saw a surge in new organic non-alcoholic beverages and mocktails. On the flipside, organic wine sales were up 2.5 percent to $377 million, and organic liquor and cocktails, while still the smallest sector of beverages at $59 million, posted over 13 percent growth.
Organic dairy and eggs, the fourth-largest category in the organic food market is another entry point for consumers who want clean, ethical sources of protein with lower environmental impacts. In 2023, organic dairy and egg sales were up 5.5 percent, reaching $8.2 billion. Organic dairy and eggs now account for over 8 percent of all dairy and egg sales. Milk and cream sales were up almost 5 percent to $4.2 billion, and the organic dairy alternative category grew almost 14 percent in 2023 to around $700 million.
The rate of growth in the sales of the organic non-food categories was mixed. Personal care products saw the strongest growth in 2023 with sales reaching $1.3 billion up almost 7 percent, and sales of organic supplements were up over 4 percent to $2.1 billion. Organic fiber continues to be the largest segment of the U.S. organic non-food products, representing 40 percent of the category's sales in 2023 of around $2.4 billion. Sales for organic fiber were essentially flat year-over-year, not due to lack of buyer interest but restricted more by supply chain issues.
Organic remains a stand-out in a growing sea of labels
The number of claims and labels continued to expand in the retail aisles in 2023, but the organic seal stayed a stand-out with consumers. A growing consumer focus on personal and family health, sustainability, and a desire for clean products free from antibiotics, hormones, preservatives, and dyes kept shoppers turning to organic. More consumers are aware of the potential health benefits associated with organic foods, and many consumers, especially the Gen Z generation, are increasingly conscious of the ethical implications of their food choices and are looking for products that align with their values, such as animal welfare, fair trade, and support for organic farmers.
Research is showing a consistent and growing interest in organic from Millennials and Gen Z. These generations grew up with organic and sustainability, and the health of people and planet, are all top-of-mind for these consumers. Industry experts see this as an opportunity for organic, with the sector well positioned to meet the product attributes and values sought by consumers today and for future generations. By 2030, the U.S. population will consist of a majority driven by Millennial, Gen Z and younger generations.
But the future for organic is not without its challenges. The latest term adding confusion to the marketplace is "regenerative." While regenerative labels are not necessarily top of mind for consumers yet, the attributes they claim to represent include soil health, animal and human welfare, and biodiversity -- attributes already embodied by the USDA Organic seal. As new certifications develop around regenerative agriculture, there is concern of consumer confusion, making it all the more important to elevate organic education.
Methodology
This year's survey was conducted early in 2024 and was produced on behalf of the Organic Trade Association by Nutrition Business Journal (NBJ). Numerous data sources were compiled to create as complete a picture as possible of the organic industry which consists largely of private companies. Inputs include but are not limited to point-of-sale data, expert interviews, annual report data, and in-depth direct survey data. Roughly 65 companies completed a significant portion of the in-depth survey.
In an effort to better represent how products are marketed within the grocery aisles, newly arranged organic product categories are being presented in the 2024 report. Shelf stable and fresh products that have traditionally been part of the packaged and prepared foods, breads and grains, and condiments category are now largely part of the new grocery category. Fresh produce, the largest organic subcategory, is now a full-fledged category of its own, as frozen and canned produce is now in the grocery category.
Executive summaries of the survey are available to the media upon request. The full report can be purchased; online orders can be placed on this page (https://ota.com/what-ota-does/market-analysis/organic-industry-survey/organic-industry-survey?oprtid=012G0000001BAsuIAG&caid=701G0000000yqzN).
The 2024 OTA Organic Industry Survey is available in full as a benefit to association members.
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About the Organic Trade Association
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America. OTA is the leading voice for the organic trade in the United States, representing more than 500 organic businesses across 50 states and 9,500 farmers through its Farmers Advisory Council. Its members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers' associations, distributors, importers, exporters, consultants, retailers and others. OTA's Board of Directors is democratically elected by its members. OTA's mission is to promote and protect ORGANIC with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace.
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Original text here: https://www.ota.com/news/press-releases/23183
[Category: Agriculture]
NCPA Lauds DOJ Task Force on Vertical Integration and Consolidation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on May 14, 2024:
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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) today issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice of a new task force focused on corporate monopolies in the health care sector:
"This is a very encouraging development and it's long overdue. The PBM/insurance conglomerates are among the most aggressive, ruthless, and predatory corporate actors in the entire economy. The largest
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 15 -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following statement on May 14, 2024:
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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) today issued the following statement on behalf of CEO B. Douglas Hoey in response to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice of a new task force focused on corporate monopolies in the health care sector:
"This is a very encouraging development and it's long overdue. The PBM/insurance conglomerates are among the most aggressive, ruthless, and predatory corporate actors in the entire economy. The largestcorporate pharmacy in the world owns the largest PBM in the world. The other large PBMs are owned by, or entangled with, some of the largest insurance companies in the world. These corporate Frankenstein monsters use their size and leverage to starve community pharmacies by often paying them less than what the pharmacy pays for the medicine and steering community pharmacies' patients into their own retail pharmacies, or their own mail-order and specialty pharmacies. These anticompetitive business practices are leading to reduced access to care for patients and higher prescription costs.
"We are grateful to Assistant Attorney General Kanter for this initiative, and we are more than happy to cooperate in any way we can. Industry data shows that independent pharmacies are closing at a rate of roughly one per day. Americans are losing their most trusted and most accessible health care providers, and it's mostly because of the unfair practices of the PBM/insurance cartels."
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Founded in 1898, the National Community Pharmacists Association is the voice for the community pharmacist, representing over 19,400 pharmacies that employ more than 230,000 individuals nationwide. Community pharmacies are rooted in the communities where they are located and are among America's most accessible health care providers.
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Original text here: https://ncpa.org/newsroom/news-releases/2024/05/13/ncpa-lauds-doj-task-force-vertical-integration-and-consolidation
[Category: Pharmaceuticals]
Investment Company Institute: Closed-End Fund Activism Surges, Shows Need for Congressional Action
WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
ICI's latest research shows that the number of traditional closed-end funds (CEFs) has continuously fallen for more than a decade as pressure from activist investors has surged. The report, The Closed-End Fund Market, 2023, takes a close look at the latest trends in the CEF market. The research shows that no new traditional CEFs opened in 2023 as a record number of traditional CEFs were targeted by activist investors.
"Pressure from activist shareholders surged last year, with a record number of
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WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSres) -- The Investment Company Institute issued the following news release:
ICI's latest research shows that the number of traditional closed-end funds (CEFs) has continuously fallen for more than a decade as pressure from activist investors has surged. The report, The Closed-End Fund Market, 2023, takes a close look at the latest trends in the CEF market. The research shows that no new traditional CEFs opened in 2023 as a record number of traditional CEFs were targeted by activist investors.
"Pressure from activist shareholders surged last year, with a record number oftraditional CEFs being targeted compared with any year back to 2000," said Shelly Antoniewicz, ICI Deputy Chief Economist. "The increased shareholder activism has impacted the market so much that no new traditional CEFs opened for the first time in more than a decade."
"Activist investors' disruptive tactics are damaging the sector in pursuit of their own short-term profits. Last year, 90 percent of shareholder activism was concentrated among just three shareholders who held shares in more than half of all traditional closed-end funds," said ICI CEO and President Eric Pan. "Over the past 80 years, CEFs have built a strong track record of helping investors save for the future. The House of Representatives recently passed legislation with strong bipartisan support that would protect the millions of Americans who use CEFs for retirement income. The Senate should make it a priority to pass this legislation too."
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Figure: No Traditional CEFs Entered the Market in 2023
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Shareholder activism has grown increasingly concentrated in recent years. Activist shareholders have historically claimed that their involvement benefits all CEF shareholders, including long-term shareholders, and will lead to improvements in the fund's discount. Any improvements, however, tend to be short-lived as the report shows that activist involvement generally has no long-term effects on CEF discounts.
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Figure: Activist Activity Surged in 2023 and Is Highly Concentrated
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The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act
Congress has taken notice of increased shareholder activism and has taken steps to act. The House recently passed The Increasing Investor Opportunities Act, sponsored by Reps. Ann Wagner (MO-02) and Gregory Meeks (NY-05), which would allow closed-end funds to invest assets more freely in securities issued by private funds and removes the loophole now allowing activist investors to force traditional closed-end funds into liquidity events or radically change their investment strategies. ICI fully supports the bipartisan bill, and we hope the Senate can act in a similar bipartisan manner to move the bill forward to protect millions of American investors.
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REPORT: https://www.ici.org/system/files/2024-05/per30-05.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.ici.org/news-release/24-news-cef-update
[Category: Financial Services]
Business Roundtable Statement on Conclusion of Four-Year Section 301 Tariff Review
WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Business Roundtable issued the following statement on May 14, 2024:
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Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten today issued the following statement after the Biden Administration released its findings from the four-year review of Section 301 tariffs:
"Business Roundtable appreciates President Biden's focus on countering China's non-market economy practices with strategic investments in U.S. manufacturing capabilities. However, we are disappointed by the Administration's decision to maintain overly broad tariffs on a vast array of Chinese imports, particularly those unrelated
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WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Business Roundtable issued the following statement on May 14, 2024:
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Business Roundtable CEO Joshua Bolten today issued the following statement after the Biden Administration released its findings from the four-year review of Section 301 tariffs:
"Business Roundtable appreciates President Biden's focus on countering China's non-market economy practices with strategic investments in U.S. manufacturing capabilities. However, we are disappointed by the Administration's decision to maintain overly broad tariffs on a vast array of Chinese imports, particularly those unrelatedto the underlying Section 301 investigation.
"The Section 301 tariffs have increased costs for American families and businesses, operate as a disincentive to manufacturing in the U.S. and have failed to change China's practices. They are not a substitute for a comprehensive strategy to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
"Business Roundtable urges policymakers to pursue new, high-standard trade agreements, especially with our partners in the Indo-Pacific region, to support U.S. manufacturing. We also call on policymakers to support investment in the U.S. by maintaining a competitive tax system and sound approaches to regulation."
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Original text here: https://www.businessroundtable.org/business-roundtable-statement-on-conclusion-of-four-year-section-301-tariff-review
[Category: Business]
American Academy of Pediatrics: Study - Abused and Neglected Children and Teens More Likely to Misbehave, Be Depressed
ITASCA, Illinois, May 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Approximately 12.5%-37.4% of all children and teens under age 18 in the United States are exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. A new study in the June 2024 Pediatrics (published online May 14), "Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure," finds abused and neglected children are more likely to suffer with emotional and behavior problems during childhood and adolescence.
While a relationship between abuse and emotional and behavior problems has
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ITASCA, Illinois, May 15 (TNSres) -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release:
Approximately 12.5%-37.4% of all children and teens under age 18 in the United States are exposed to physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, and neglect. A new study in the June 2024 Pediatrics (published online May 14), "Child Behavior Problems and Maltreatment Exposure," finds abused and neglected children are more likely to suffer with emotional and behavior problems during childhood and adolescence.
While a relationship between abuse and emotional and behavior problems hasbeen understood, this research is the first to establish a directional relationship--abuse leading to these problems and not the other way around. Authors studied data from the Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect, a multi-wave prospective cohort study of maltreatment exposure of 1,354 children starting at age four, following them throughout childhood and adolescence.
They found that child abuse and neglect increased the likelihood that the children would have behavior problems at ages 8, 12 and 16. Abuse and neglect also led to increased rates of emotional problems at ages 6, 12, and 14.
Study authors concluded that more research is needed on the impacts of specific types of abuse, but that screening and preventing child maltreatment at health care facilities and pediatricians' offices is and should continue to be a priority to prevent new and repeated instances of child abuse and neglect.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
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JOURNAL Pediatrics
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Original text here: https://www.aap.org/en/news-room/news-releases/pediatrics2/2024/study-abused-and-neglected-children-and-teens-more-likely-to-misbehave-be-depressed/
[Category: Medical]
