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A Policy for Fluffy: Pet insurance is a small industry—but it’s poised for big growth in the U.S.

By Michael G. Malloy Dog is said to be man’s best friend, and cats are notoriously curious … so what are we doing to make sure these curious, furry friends stay healthy throughout their lives? Insurance for pets, while a relatively small... Read More

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Flu Review—a brief history and analysis of influenza risk

By Keith Passwater, Dave Nelson, and Thomas Friedrich Influenza (flu) is an infectious respiratory illness caused by a family of influenza viruses. Common symptoms of the flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, headaches,... Read More

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Taking Aim—Professionalism and the challenge of engagement

By D. Joeff Williams I recently read a book about archery that made me think about how complex the apparently simple act of hitting a target is. A skilled archer can often hit the bull’s-eye when the target is close. But, the farther away the... Read More

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Aging and Financial Security: It’s Complicated

Date Published: 05/07/2025

America’s demographics are rapidly changing. One out of six citizens is now at least 65 years old; a century ago, that figure was one in 20, according to census data.