Prudential Financial’s former CCO DeFillippo joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo retired from Prudential Financial in February, after more than 20 years with the company. Read the article here.
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Horizon counters Hudson claims
Insurer Seeks to Extinguish Firestorm Over Proposed Tiered Health Coverage Hudson County leaders fear hospitals in Horizon’s second tier may be forced out of business, call for delaying launch of new plan Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey executives are aiming to head off the growing backlash against one of the insurer’s largest […]
root9B in Forbes
Cybersecurity’s Labor Epidemic The worldwide cybersecurity market is defined by market sizing estimates that range from $77 billion in 2015 to $170 billion by 2020, according to consolidated estimates from multiple IT research firms including Gartner, Inc. Read the full article here.
Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners
Former top Pru communications exec joins Zito Partners Bob DeFillippo, who retired as Prudential Financial’s chief communications officer earlier this year, has joined the Zito Partners public relations and marketing communications firm, it announced Tuesday. Read the article here.
Quad’s Borish on trading traps
Peter Borish, The Quad Group – Trading Traps: Too Many to Count “You have to have the complete and utmost confidence in yourself if you’re going to trade and take risk. It doesn’t mean that you have to be right.” View more here.
Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners
Thrilled to welcome Bob DeFillippo to the Zito Partners team. Bob DeFillippo Joins Zito Partners WARREN, N.J. – Bob DeFillippo, most recently the Chief Communications Officer for Prudential Financial, Inc., has joined Zito Partners in a senior consulting role. Mr. DeFillippo brings more than 40 years of senior leadership experience in corporate communications, journalism, government […]
root9B on Data Wars
Data Wars At this point, it’s pretty much assumed that hackers are going to break into corporate computer networks. Global Finance talked with Michael Morris, chief Technology Officer of root9B, which offers cybersecurity services to corporate and government entities, about the war on digital attackers—and how businesses can retake some ground. Read the full […]
Beazley in Health Data Management
Not Certain of ICD-10 Readiness? Get Insurance Business insurance firm Beazley Group recently enhanced its healthcare line of coverage with a new focus: ICD-10 liability. Read more here.
Marino discusses Omnia
Horizon’s Marino discusses others’ fears about new OMNIA alliance When Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, the state’s largest health insurer, unveiled the new OMNIA Health Alliance, and a new health plan to be rolled out in October, there was an outpouring of concerns and questions. Read more here.
Grasso on today's markets
Dick Grasso: Today’s Markets Aren’t Fair Turmoil in August was a sign something was awry with capital markets, former NYSE chief Richard Grasso says The former head of the New York Stock Exchange says modern markets have sacrificed fairness for speed. Read more here.
Horizon launches Omnia
Horizon to announce ‘innovative’ partnership with major health care players Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey will announce today a new program geared toward decreasing out-of-pocket costs for its members, and holding health care providers accountable for quality care. Read more here.
Tortoise on energy stocks
Is Now the Time to Invest in Oil and Energy Stocks? Robert Thummel, portfolio manager at Tortoise Capital Advisors, talks about ways to make money in the energy markets in spite of lower oil prices. He speaks on “Bloomberg Markets.” (Source: Bloomberg)
Tortoise on CNBC
Betting big on nat gas We think crude prices move up, but natural gas stocks can do well in a low-priced environment, explains Matt Sallee, Tortoise Capital managing director & portfolio manager.
Helping SEAL families
U.S. Navy SEALs are considered a special breed of warrior ready to answer our nation’s call and someone needs to take care of their families while they protect ours. That’s where the SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Foundation comes in.
General Michael Hayden on SEAL Families
Click here for General Hayden’s interview with Bloomberg’s Michael McKee and Kathleen Hays.
Grano talks markets on Fox
Fmr. UBS Chairman Grano: Volatility is with us to stay – Former UBS Chairman Joe Grano on the Fed, the U.S. economy and the markets.
Franklin Square in Investment News
Investors thinking about retirement should understand BDCs Traditional fixed-income holdings, such as bond funds, may not provide enough meaningful income With 77 million baby boomers now in or preparing for retirement, many Americans’ investment portfolios are undergoing a significant shift. In the face of longer life expectancies, they are seeking to increase investment income and […]
EquityZen's CEO on startup valuations in FoxBusiness.com
Will Stock Market Swings Impact Startup Valuations? Stocks traded mostly lower on Friday after two days of record gains, capping off one of the most volatile weeks in stock market history. With concerns over China shaking investor sentiment, some were wondering if prolonged market uncertainty would close the IPO window. Read more here.
Helping the FDNY with the NFL and others
FDNY and NFL Players Association Partner to Celebrate FDNY’s Milestone Anniversary The FDNY is teaming up with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to create a line of limited-edition t-shirts celebrating the FDNY’s 150th anniversary. “The FDNY is excited to partner with New York’s football stars and the NFL Players Association to continue the yearlong celebration […]
The Hidden Strength Behind Navy SEALs
It was a fairly direct and pointed question, the type of question you’d expect from a woman who has worked on Wall Street her entire career. “If my company supports your organization, tell me what the programs look like that we’ll be funding.” Megan leaned back from her chair, gave me a wink and smile […]
root9B in ExecutiveBiz
OSIsoft, root9B Form Industrial Control System Cyber Defense Partnership; Mike Morris Comments OSIsoft and root9B have forged a partnership to combine their platforms and services designed to help government and commercial clients protect their supervisory control and data acquisition platforms and other industrial control systems from cyber threats. Read more here.
Grasso, Grano on market and politics
Grasso: Take Two Aspirin and Call Your Broker in Six Months – In an interview on FOX Business Network, Former NYSE Chairman and CEO Dick Grasso shared his take on stock market turmoil.
CMS talks food safety
Antimicrobial uses copper ions to kill foodborne bacteria A combined chemical regimen shows promise in decreasing Salmonella and Campylobacter bacterial count in poultry processing rinse stages. Read more here.
Col. Jacobs on Trump comments
Trump never talked policy with military analyst he claimed as adviser The retired Army colonel who Donald Trump listed as one of his “go-to” advisers has never actually discussed national security policy with him, according to a report in Mother Jones on Wednesday. Read more here.
GBI’s Bob Alderman Talks Gold on CNBC’s Futures Now
Gold rally might be ‘exaggerated’: Expert – Gold bull Bob Alderman explains why short covering in the precious metal could be fueling the recent rally.
SEAL spouses on WSJ-TV
The Hardships of Being a Navy SEAL Family Member What’s it like to be a family member of one of the Navy SEALs elite and how can you help their spouses and families? Tanya Rivero talks with two spouses of active SEAL team members on Lunch Break.
US Farm Trust Speaks with Brownfield AG News
Agricultural Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have been around for decades offering investors a chance to buy land without actually taking title. Patterned after mutual funds, REITs offer income streams, diversification and long-term capital appreciation for investors. Historically REITs own apartments, hospitals, commercial real estate and even timberland. More recently […]
Supporting Navy SEALs
Megan and Kristin of the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation, talk about raising awareness and sustaining Naval Special Warfare families.
US Farm Trust in Capital Press
Investment firm plans to spend $300 million on farmland A new real estate investment trust is looking to spend $300 million on farm properties in the Northwest and the South. Read the full article here.
root9B Expands in San Antonio
Hot cyber firm announces S.A. expansion root9B, a Colorado Springs-based cybersecurity firm, is expanding its San Antonio workforce. Read more here.