Melanie Dufour

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Melanie Dufour joined TSC Ratings as a life and health insurance analyst in February 2007. She has an actuarial background with a BS degree in Actuarial Mathematics and Finance from Concordia University in Montreal, QC. Melanie has most recently worked as an actuarial analyst with Aequicap Insurance Company in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and prior to that as a senior analyst with Watson Wyatt Worldwide in Montreal, QC.
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Florida Premiums May Rise If No-Fault Auto Insurance Sunsets

By Melanie Dufour

Consumers will need to foot the cost of medical bills or purchase more coverage.

11:23AM 09/20/07

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Buffett's Risky Bet on Reinsurance

By Melanie Dufour

Big claims may indicate a 'retroactive' strategy is less profitable than expected.

11:25AM 09/19/07

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P&C Insurers Face a Softening Market

By Melanie Dufour

Underwriting growth is slowing and loss ratios may have reached a nadir after a solid four-year run.

11:47AM 08/28/07

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Equity-Indexed Annuities Aren't Worth the Confusion

By Melanie Dufour

These insurance products limit stock market risks but are complex and difficult to compare.

12:28PM 08/24/07

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Life Insurers Cash In on Boomers, Annuities

By Melanie Dufour

Baby boomers' increasing interest in variable life and annuity products fueled growth for life insurers.

09:20AM 08/21/07

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Top 10 Variable Annuity Providers

By Melanie Dufour

If you invest here, you're depending on an insurer's strength, so choose wisely.

04:51PM 05/30/07

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How to Measure Your Life Insurer's Health

By Melanie Dufour

For peace of mind, it's important to track your insurance provider's financial vital signs.

10:16AM 05/27/07

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Insurers Ride Out Mortgage Crisis

By Melanie Dufour

Life and health carriers have big money in mortgage bonds, but most of it is relatively safe.

12:15PM 05/17/07

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Your Money or Your Life Insurance

By Melanie Dufour

Not everyone needs life insurance -- here's how to determine whether it makes sense for you.

11:56AM 05/15/07

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Four Alternatives to Variable Annuities

By Melanie Dufour

Annuities come in all shapes and sizes, not just variable.

12:24PM 03/23/07

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