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Phillip Naples, Co-founder and CEO of Insurtech Startup Layr is a 2020 recipient of the Innovator Award. The Innovator Award is presented by the Georgia State University Risk Management Foundation to individuals and companies changing and influencing the insurance and risk management industries in dynamic ways. The award will be presented at the Foundation's 6th Annual Risk Science and Insurance Leadership Awards -- Riskies.

South Shore Based Digital Media Publisher Partners with Nation’s Largest Public Ice Rink Operator 

"Company Insight: Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation" is a new report by ERC that is the result of ERC's extensive market research covering Vietnam National Tobacco Corporation's profile in the tobacco products market. It provides a detailed insight into the company's business activity and products. The report also includes company financials, corporate structure, business review, contact details, and its strengths, strategies and performance.

In 2013, cigarettes posted volume growth of 4% and current value growth of 9%. Cigarette smoking remained fashionable among youths and was also seen as a type of emancipation for women, albeit only in urban areas. In addition, widespread disregard of the smoking ban and the absence of government communication regarding health issues led to a rise in the smoking population and hence sales. Moreover, the prices of cigarettes remained low and so consumers did not have to seek out substitutes in...

The year 2013 was more favourable for 100% home delivery/takeaway in the Czech Republic comparing to 2012. With slightly improved purchasing powers, Czech consumers used home delivery services more, especially inhabitants of cities and large towns.

Worldwide robotics markets are increasingly diversified, poised to achieve significant growth as every industry segment adopts mobile automated process new companies get more businesses test for substance abuse. The robots are taking over, they have remote control to control a device to make it do what you want.

The increasing affluence of the Bahraini consumer, together with growing brand awareness and a forecast rise in real private consumption growth, will lead to increased household spending on the retail sector over our forecast period. This will particularly benefit personal care, communications, clothing & footwear and furnishing & home retailers, although we expect housing & utilities expenditure to remain by far the highest throughout our forecast period.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the roofing products market in Spain. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the roofing products market and its categories (clay roofing products, slate tiles and bitumen roofing felts), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Roofing Products in Spain to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the roofing products industry in Spain. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Spanish construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

2014 was another year of decline in the average price per unit of e-readers. A typical device now costs less than PLN350 which is below 50% of the average price in 2009. Such a trend was a consequence of increasing competition in Poland and cheaper Amazon e-readers available in Poland via Allegro ? Polish biggest trading site. E-readers continued to be shaped in Poland with local and international brands introducing novelty devices every year. Many of them are low-cost units and since the average user requires only limited functionality from an e-reader, they are quite popular which drives the average price down. In addition, the average Kindle price on Allegro was driven down by long-lasting discounts on these products in Germany.

GlobalData's new report, "Russia Compression Therapy Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Russia Compression Therapy market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Static Compression Therapy (Compression Garments (Upper and Lower Compression Garments), Compression Bandages and Anti Embolism Stockings) and Pneumatic Compression Therapy (Non-Segmented Pneumatic Compression Pumps, Segmented Pneumatic Compression Pumps (Segmented Pneumatic Compression Pumps without Gradient and with Calibrated Gradient) and Pneumatic Compression Sleeves).

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Machinery for Food, Beverage and Tobacco Processing market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The ExxonMobil PNG LNG facility is now operating at full capacity and will commence some term contracts early. Two further LNG developments led by Osaka Gas and Total are expected to be developed over the next ten years. We also forecast oil production to increase on the back of greater condensate output which is due to be mixed with Papua New Guinea's Kutubu Blend.

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the prefabricated buildings market in Turkey. It contains detailed historic and forecast market value data for the prefabricated buildings market and its categories (aluminium buildings, concrete buildings, iron & steel buildings, plastic buildings and wood buildings), including data by domestic production, supply balance, existing stock, imports and exports. 'Prefabricated Buildings in Turkey to 2018: Market Databook' provides an overview and insight into the operating environment of the prefabricated buildings industry in Turkey. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Turkish construction value chain and for new players who are considering entering the market.

Executive summary. In Kazakhstan the boom in uptake of mobile broadband is continuing.

We downgraded the outlook for consumer electronics spending in Brazil in 2014 in the Q4 update due to a more challenging macroeconomic environment, particularly the weakening consumer and debt-burdened households. However, the hosting of the FIFA World Cup should provide additional demand for TV sets and smartphones, helping to offset the squeeze . A reas in which we expect strong growth include 4G smartphones as operators expand the reach of networks and promote services, low-cost Android tablets, W i -Fi-enabled cameras and HD TV sets. Over our forecast to 2018 income growth and declining device prices will deepen the consumer electronics market , the key driver of growth. Declining device prices are particularly significant in Brazil because of the reliance on domestic production to serve the local populace, with several device categories subject to large import tariffs on finished products.

Uganda's social security system only covers a small proportion of the population. The majority of workers and their families are not covered under the country's social security system, however, the government plans to introduce new social security benefits. The government is planning to include maternity and unemployment benefits, health insurance, funeral grants ,and school fees for the children of workers. The two important formal social security schemes in Uganda are the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Public Service Pension Scheme.

The low carbohydrate and high fat (LCHF) diet is expected to continue playing an important role in 2013. Although the media attention reached its peak with less heated discussions and editorial space it will still affect consumer decisions. Those consumers having positive experiences, with improved health and weight loss as a result of the diet, are likely to continue the consumption of natural full fat products. Besides the health benefits, these products are generally perceived as richer in flavour. The high focus boosts sales of full fat products and according to trade sources, they have overshadowed sales of reduced fat products. As a result of lower demand, several brands have withdrawn these products from the market. The recovery of reduced fat products is likely to show at earliest, at the end of the forecast period.

With no domestic energy resources, Hong Kong will be required to meet growing oil and gas demand through imports alone. While Hong Kong can ostensibly fall back on China in order to fulfil its energy needs, there is some resistance to an overreliance on its parent state from both private and public entities. Still, as Hong Kong becomes increasingly politically intertwined with Beijing, so too will its energy policy, and the city-state is increasingly likely to turn to the mainland to achieve its goal of curbing its reliance on thermal energy over the coming years.

Malaysia's once-bloated current account surplus is coming under pressure from a combination of income account outflows and a dwindling trade surplus. We expect the narrowing of the surplus to continue, forecasting it to come in at 2.5% of GDP in 2014 and 1.6% in 2015. However, the risks are weighted to the downside, with the emergence of a current account deficit over the next few years increasingly likely.

GlobalData's new report, "BRIC Ostomy Drainage Bags Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the BRIC Ostomy Drainage Bags market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, volume (in units) and average prices (in US dollars) within market segments - Colostomy (One Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags) and Two Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Colostomy Drainage Bags)), Ileostomy (One Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags) and Two Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Ileostomy Drainage Bags)) and Urostomy (One Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable One - Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags) and Two Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags (Closed and Drainable Two - Piece Urostomy Drainage Bags)).

Flue Gas Desulfurizer (FGD) is a system for removing sulfur dioxide from flue gas, which is produced as an exhaust from waste incineration plants, power plants fueled by fossil fuels such as coal, or oil and chemical plants. Various methods are used for achieving this process. This report involves FGD using dry lime, wet calcium, and other methods such as ammonia scrubbing and seawater washing.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an extensive social security system which aims to provide every citizen with a decent standard of living in line with Islamic principles. Its small population and high gross domestic product (GDP) allow the Kingdom to provide employed and self-employed residents with help, such as medical care, childcare, pensions and unemployment benefit, as well as, in some cases, housing and disability benefits. Saudi Arabia had previously experimented with its social security system by bringing in foreign workers, as the country's working population mainly consists of expatriates; due to their transient nature, however, the plan was later shelved. The Ministry of Labor provides general supervision, while the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) administers various social welfare programs through district offices.

Due to the prohibition of foreign exchange acquisition by individuals imposed in late 2012 after foreign exchange reserves at the Central Bank started to contract sharply, a black market emerged with an increasing volume of transactions and a rate with a spread over the official rate currently at 80%. Credit card spending abroad and via the internet was boosted as expenses were liquidated at the official rate. However, in mid-2012, through Resolution 3378, AFIP (Federal Public Income...)

In our view Nigeria represents a high reward market, now the largest in Africa, and has an impressive growth trajectory over our 10-year forecast period which sees construction industry real growth averaging 12%. Improving power supply and transport links will also be a driver of growth, but the infrastructure sector is more exposed to the numerous risks in Nigeria's business environment.

We forecast that a continued decline in unemployment levels and rising access to credit will support strong ongoing real private consumption growth in 2015. Despite the country's fairly inflexible and costly labour market, the lack of bureaucracy involved in setting up a business and well developed financial markets continue to make Colombia an attractive investment destination across a number of sectors including food and drink.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - Pipeline Review, H2 2014', provides an overview of the Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension's therapeutic pipeline.

The Future of the Syrups & Spreads Market in Philippines to 2018 is the result of Canadean's extensive market research. The report presents detailed analysis on the Syrups & Spreads consumption trends in Philippines, historic and forecast Syrups & Spreads consumption volumes and values at market and category level, brand share and distribution channel data. This report brings together Canadean Intelligence's research, modeling and analysis expertise in order to develop uniquely detailed market data. This allows domestic and foreign companies to identify the market dynamics to account for Syrups & Spreads sales overall and to know which categories and segments are showing growth in the coming years.