I think what attracted hedge funds (to the reinsurance business) was that these are random events that don't correlate to bond markets and stocks, and you get certainty pretty quickly. You either have the loss or you don't.

Our business, like many others, has been impacted by the recent unprecedented events, which served to compound the softening of our business following July's anniversary sale.

Austin has been in the business about 18 years and he was on top for four. I wrestled main events for 25 years. I could pull my dick out and I might be on top for four years - it's called 'cheap heat.' Somebody who stays on top 25 years has to have more than that. It has to be in your spirit.

Swiss Re has benefited from its well-diversified business to absorb an unparalleled sequence of exceptionally large natural catastrophe events.

He's already missed two major events because of the suspension and now he's back. He's off suspension and now he is eligible.

The purpose of the Chamber's Retail Merchants Committee is to organize promotional programs and events designed to increase retail business throughout Kirksville and to keep retail shopping dollars within the community.