Sentences with phrase «regarding changes in the industry»

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That ubiquity, coupled with its extreme sensitivity to changing demand, has led many to regard is as a leading indicator of activity in goods - producing industries.

Factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing from our forward - looking statements include risks relating to: failure of DBRS to rate the Notes at the anticipated ratings levels, which is a closing condition, or at all; changes in the financial markets, including changes in credit markets, interest rates, securitization markets generally and our proposed securitization in particular; the willingness of investors to buy the Notes; adverse developments regarding OnDeck, its business or the online or broader marketplace lending industry generally, any of which could impact what credit ratings, if any, are issued with respect to the Notes; the extended settlement cycle for the scheduled closing on April 17, 2018, which may exacerbate the foregoing risks; and other risks, including those described in our Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in other documents that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time which are or will be available on the Commission's website at www.sec.gov.

Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications to our operations and processes; our ability to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected benefits of such transactions, including with respect to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required for the Merger or the requirement to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the Merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.

While managers and industry experts anticipate the introduction of tapering measures in 2018, uncertainty remains with regard to the pace of these changes.

I've been trying to make some changes in the way I eat and the way I approach food in general, as well as educate myself on the food industry and legislation regarding food, and I've found your posts to be really helpful and supportive.

As revealed in a Reuters article, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has changed its policy regarding contributions from industry, and among others has accepted $ 150,000 from Nestlé.

To allay concerns regarding pollution, the U.S. cement industry has voluntarily pledged by 2020 to reduce total carbon dioxide emissions from its plants to 10 percent below 1990 levels by upgrading manufacturing equipment and changing the ingredients in the finished product.

Other positive and significant changes regarding trans fats in the food industry recently include the fast food chains Wendy's and KFC who have both switched to frying oils without trans fats.

In «Hollywood Shuffle,» director Robert Townsend and co-writer Keenen Ivory Wayans satirized an industry that hasn't changed much in the interim with regard to racIn «Hollywood Shuffle,» director Robert Townsend and co-writer Keenen Ivory Wayans satirized an industry that hasn't changed much in the interim with regard to racin the interim with regard to race.

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In addition to the potential to meet other indie authors there was an hour long webcast panel discussion with experts regarding changes in the publishing industry which makes the world of indie authors reach far and widIn addition to the potential to meet other indie authors there was an hour long webcast panel discussion with experts regarding changes in the publishing industry which makes the world of indie authors reach far and widin the publishing industry which makes the world of indie authors reach far and wide.

Do you think the publishing industry is changing in this regard?

The past 20 years have been specifically depressing when it comes to how the comics industry, particularly what we think of as «mainstream» comics and «art - comics», have regarded the massive changes that have been happening in the larger medium of comics and graphic novels, and their perception and place in North America.

Provide information regarding upcoming writing conferences, writing contests, promotional opportunities, and changes in the romance industry.

Infinity Publishing was quoted in Publisher's Weekly regarding the changing face of the publishing industry as self - publishing becomes more and more prominent.

The stock of any company may not perform as well as expected, and may lose value, because of factors related to the company, including adverse developments regarding the company's business, poor management decisions, or changes in the company's industry or popularity of its goods and services.

As these changes continue to take place, pet - food manufacturers must expand their offerings, and retailers must remain informed regarding advancements in the organic pet food and treats segment within the industry.

In 2016, the industry must monitor changes that might result from new regulations and proposals regarding monitoring the organic category.

While in the public health realm, Australia's political decisiveness has led the world on regulating the tobacco industry and minimising health risks, in regards to climate change, political influence has created doubt that likely enhances the risks of future extremes.

Industry's complaints must be regarded with the same healthy skepticism accorded those who predict environmental catastrophe in the absence of dramatic changes in energy use.

Mark Lewis, the highly - regarded Barclays analyst, has been named as the new head of research of a climate change think - tank, becoming the latest high - profile departure from investment banking research as regulation overhauls the industry in Europe.

Yet the emergence of global warming as an issue in the 1980s with its potential for large - scale social change needed to ameliorate its threat was seen as more threatening to conservatives in regard to industry, prosperity, life - style, and the entire American - way of life, than were traditional pollution problems.

«What's different here is the «failure to warn» and «design defect» claims — they have not been made in regard to climate change yet — and these are claims that rely on a long history of the industry's knowledge and allegedly deceptive activities,» he said.

By attacking the level of certainty that people may hold with regard to either the existence of or human causation of global warming, climate change denial has attractions for those outside the inner circle of beneficiaries from the fossil fuel industry who do not want to reckon with either changes in their own lifestyle or with the increased role of government required by effective climate action.

In this regard, the natural gas industry has made a considerable effort to convince citizens that natural gas from hydraulic fracking is part of the solution to climate change.

What types of changes are being seen in the energy industry regarding sustainability?

That's how I opened my April 25, 2014 post regarding his repeated overall tale of a) minding his own business, b) being contacted / approached by health / climate change article series writer Dr Paul Epstein, which, c) prompted him to co-author an article with Epstein, that, d) resulted in a backlash of letter - writers which e) is what led Gelbspan to look into the works of skeptic climate scientists, who, f) he learned / discovered / was tipped that they were «industry - corrupted.»

Reporting companies, particularly those in fossil fuel industries, may wish to review their disclosure practices regarding the possible financial impact of climate change and of proposed laws, regulations and policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions.

page 10's Conclusion: The student's «climate change misinformation campaign is a multi-faceted scheme» statement is technically true, but regarding the assertion about «almost everything leads back to the fossil fuel industry,» this student's paper inadvertently becomes a case study of how scrutiny of every angle of such accusations does not actually reveal the appearance of a disinformation campaign created by the fossil fuel industry, but instead one apparently created and promulgated by enviro - activists, supported in a major way to this very day by character assassination accusations from a single source — Ross Gelbspan and the clique of enviro - activists surrounding him.

These are the main three companies that are out at the moment in regards to direct life insurance, and they are changing the shape of this whole industry.

Besides, a change in tone from renowned trader George Soros regarding bitcoin also propped the industry higher.

The 2017 Healthcare Blockchain Conference in Washington D.C. is scheduled to cover a wide array of subject matter regarding the crossover including collaboration within the blockchain industry via some cooperative efforts from projects such as HyperLedger, changes that blockchain can make within the Pharma sector, the role of the Internet of Things and blockchain in healthcare, patient information protection, and more.

Whether you're preparing for a job search or seeking to expand your knowledge on a topic, staying informed regarding changes in your profession — and industry — is an essential component of career management.

Whether you're preparing for a job search or seeking to expand your knowledge on a topic, staying informed regarding changes in your profession — and industry — is an essential component of career... [Read more...]

Claims Management Duties & Responsibilities Utilize efficient workflow organization to improve departmental efficiencies while ensuring effective client response and diligent analysis of claims, with extensive experience in both commercial and personal lines Provide relevant administration and direction to multi-million dollar staff budgets, quality control, fraud investigations, and complex claims reviews, earning denial authority over high - level claims cases Identify and develop talent among team members with focused training efforts, performance reporting and analyses, and operational efficiency initiatives Deliver continuous assessment of work force, while furnishing oversight and guidance regarding effective service strategies and techniques, loss liability monitoring, and claim litigation assistance Develop and implement the marketing and sales efforts of customer service team while tracking progress versus established internal and external benchmarks, providing disciplinary actions when necessary Construct customer service and claims team through effective staff hiring to aid in efficient operations and execution, delegating important tasks / assigments to line supervisors while providing branch - level guidance Aid in strategic planning and capital budgeting based on improving operating efficiency and reducing service - related production losses, collaborating effectively with senior - level management Maintain a strong working knowledge of important industry topics, company programs and policies, and overall regulatory environment, including state - level responsibility for process changes in casualty / PIP Address important client and staff queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Lead through example with consistent work ethic, attitude and professionalism

Indigenous engagement with various stakeholders in the non-Indigenous sector has also resulted in the participation of industry and corporate partners in projects regarding climate change and water issues on a number of Indigenous communities around the country.

Once again, I state that whatever the outcome regarding agency, and how it affects the real estate industry — it will have no small impact on all agency and big changes will be brought about in other industries as a result; all contracts will have new and different meanings in the future.

However, folks like me who are outspokenly blunt with their assessments of what might ail an industry are not usually welcomed into large bureaucratic organizations that operate on a relatively slow moving schedule regarding changes of strategy and modus operandi (But kudos to RECO for changing its strategy and upping the game in the first place).

All the talk about PIPEDA and such, yet controlling privacy in the industry is almost impossible, and certainly in regard to the current debacle, if the letting loose of sold information is approved before sold numbers and related pieces of information are actually registered at LRO, and completely subject to change until such registration is completed and open for public viewing.

Mr. Lebow suggested the Appraisal Institute of Canada took exception to his comments in an earlier article regarding the appraisal industry and the need for change.

Hi Brian: In general THE BUSINESS OF REAL ESTATE, it has been my experience that communication regarding important changes effecting our industry, keeping Realtors on top of their game, Monitoring the quality of the Realtors work, would greatly benefit if the Broker / Owners invested more time in the areas I mentioned abovIn general THE BUSINESS OF REAL ESTATE, it has been my experience that communication regarding important changes effecting our industry, keeping Realtors on top of their game, Monitoring the quality of the Realtors work, would greatly benefit if the Broker / Owners invested more time in the areas I mentioned abovin the areas I mentioned above.

I had no idea and certainly no forewarning of the environment associated with our industry, much less how it would change over the coming 34 years, or about the things that never change, as you noted, in some regards.

These risks, uncertainties and contingencies include, but are not limited to, the following: our strength and financial condition; the uncertainties relating to the medical needs and local economy of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin and the surrounding community; the strength and financial condition of Sauk Prairie Medical Office Building and its tenants; the uncertainties relating to changes in general economic and real estate conditions; the uncertainties regarding changes in the healthcare industry; the uncertainties relating to the implementation of Griffin - American Healthcare REIT IV's real estate investment strategy; and other risk factors as detailed from time to time in Griffin - American Healthcare REIT IV's periodic reports, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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