New breast cancer drug ups survival rates

A new form of drug drastically improves survival rates of younger women with the most common type of breast cancer, researchers said on Saturday, citing the results of an international clinical trial. The findings, presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Chicago, showed that the addition of cell-cycle inhibitor…

We Eat, Drink, Breathe 70,000 Plastic Bits a Year

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter Extremely tiny bits of plastic: They’re in your food and drink, and even in the air around you, reported HealthDay News (June 5, 2019). Now, new research calculates that the average American consumes more than 70,000 particles of these “micro-plastics” every year — and even that’s likely an underestimation, the…

BOB Finance

BOB Finance is a financial institution fully owned by Bank of Beirut and regulated by central bank of Lebanon. Its core business is to act as a service provider for small to medium retail outlets, providing them with additional services leading to additional revenues. Our store, located in Bourj Hammoud, Centre Arin, tel: 01-248808, will…

Marine Cargo

Marine insurance covers your goods when transported by sea, air or land. The cover starts when the goods leave their place of storage and stops when they reach their final destination. Transportation by sea: Clause A: It is an all risks cover for loss, damages or expenses, except for the ones due to: Inherent vice…

Personal Accident

A) Characteristics of cover Personal Accident Policy provides cover for the insured against bodily injury following an accident. The cover is granted for 24/24 hours The geographical limit is worldwide The sum insured is a specified, agreed amount B) Covers & Definitions Main Cover: Accidental Death: Loss of life, directly and independently of all other…

Public Liability

Public liability covers the consequences of the insured legal liability for bodily injury and material damage, arising from any accident occurring to third parties during their presence in the insured place. This insurance covers up to certain amount for material damage. And also the same amount for bodily injury per case. There is also an aggregate…

Workmen Compensation

All factories, workshops and construction contractors can benefit from Workmen Compensation Insurance that covers bodily injuries occurring to workers during their work hours. This Insurance covers all medical expenses and indemnities for the injured workers following an accident. There is no specific premium for Workmen Compensation Insurance. The premium can be decided according to certain…

Fire and Burglary

This insurance covers your shops, apartments, offices, factories, and centers from unexpected damages caused by fire and burglary. The basic covers are made according to the contents and the buildings.  Additional benefits are used for instance: Landlords Liability Tenants Liability Furniture Decoration & Furniture Kitchen Equipments Neighbor Liability Water Damage/Bursting of Pipes Natural Disaster (Flood,…