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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Guardian Holdings Limited and Its Subsidiaries
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of Guardian Life of the Caribbean Limited (GLOC) and Guardian General Insurance Limited (GGIL). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL) [TTSE: GHL], a publicly traded holding company and the parent of GLOC and GGIL. GHL is listed on the Trinidad and Tobago
Sterlington Continues to Expand Litigation Capabilities With Addition of Boies Schiller Veteran Courtney Rockett
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterlington PLLC announced that Courtney Rockett, a nationally respected first-chair litigator with experience navigating high-profile, high-sensitivity disputes, has joined the firm, further expanding Sterlington’s growing litigation capabilities. Rockett joins the firm a little over a month after Sterlington’s addition of Jonathan Sherman, a decorated litigator and longtime colleague of Rockett at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. “Courtney is a first-class litigation tal
Wells Fargo Supports Disaster Recovery With $2 million Grant to Team Rubicon
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #community--The Wells Fargo Foundation is donating $2 million to Team Rubicon over the next two years to support lasting disaster relief, including most recently in the hard-hit Southeastern United States. This funding will enable thousands of volunteers, including military veterans, first responders and civilians to deploy quickly and for extended periods of time, providing critical support to communities as they rebuild. The veteran‑led humanitarian organization Team Rubic
DPZ Investors Have Opportunity to Join Domino's Pizza, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DPZ Investors Have Opportunity to Join Domino's Pizza, Inc. Securities Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Source Capital, Inc. Announces Reorganization Date and Timing for Special Year-End Distribution
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Source Capital, Inc. (NYSE: SOR) (the “Fund”), announced that it will reorganize into a Delaware Trust after the close of business on December 31, 2024, under the terms and conditions approved by shareholders at the Annual Meeting held in July 2024. Upon the reorganization, the Fund’s name will change to “Source Capital” but will continue to trade on the NYSE under the SOR ticker. The Fund also announced that a special year-end distribution will be required for 202
Fortune Ranks Teleperformance Among World’s Top 10 Best Workplaces in 2024
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Global digital business services leader Teleperformance (TP) (Paris:TEP) was named one of the top 10 World’s Best WorkplacesTM 2024 by Fortune and Great Place To Work®, ranking 7th among the top companies. It’s the fourth consecutive year that TP was named to the world’s top employer list. To be considered for the list, companies must be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best Workplaces™ lists in Asia, Europe, L
OneChronos Secures $32M to Optimize Growth and Expand Trading Opportunities
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OneChronos today announced $32M in expansion capital led by Addition.
American Water to Contribute Expertise at the 2024 Mayors Water Council Meeting
CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it will participate in the 2024 Mayors Water Council Meeting, taking place November 21-22, 2024 in San Diego, Calif., hosted by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Chris Abruzzo, Vice President, Business Development, American Water, will provide insight on acquisitions as it relates to Public-Private Partnership & Alternative Project Delivery. Ke
Blackstone Mortgage Trust Announces Continued Momentum in Credit Outcomes
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc. (NYSE: BXMT) today announced strong quarter-to-date progress on repayments and non-performing loan resolutions: $1.0 billion of total repayments1 collected quarter-to-date $0.4 billion of non-performing loan resolutions2 completed quarter to date, bringing total year-to-date resolutions to $0.9 billion $1.0 billion of additional non-performing loan resolutions in closing3 Loan resolutions closed or in closing represent over 60% of total
Maranon Announces Additions to Investment and Operations Team
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Maranon Capital, L.P. (“Maranon”) announced today the addition of Greg Nymberg to the investment team and Yassin Gaba and Zach Olmstead to the operations team. Greg Nymberg joins as an Associate and is responsible for investment underwriting and portfolio management. Prior to joining Maranon, Greg was an Associate at Balmoral Advisors. Greg’s previous experience includes Fifth Third Bank and Gannett. Greg earned a B.S. in Business Administration, Specializing in Financ
Barron’s Names JNBA Financial Advisors CEO Richard S. Brown a Top 100 Independent Financial Advisor for 10th Consecutive Year
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the 10th year in a row, Barron’s has named JNBA Financial Advisors CEO Richard S. Brown to its list of the top 100 independent advisors.
Icertis and Microsoft Deepen Collaboration to Unlock Supply Chain Value with GenAI-Powered Contract Intelligence
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icertis, the global leader in AI-powered contract intelligence, today announced Icertis for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management to unlock strategic value across supplier relationships. The Icertis platform now embeds seamlessly with Dynamics 365, delivering contract intelligence directly in procurement processes to help customers control costs and mitigate supplier risk. Contracts are universal in business, serving as the single source of truth for c
Wolters Kluwer names Eastern Bank the winner of 2024 Community Impact Award
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CRA--Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has named Massachusetts-based Eastern Bank as the winner of its 2024 Community Impact Award. The announcement was made at the company's 28th annual CRA & Fair Lending Colloquium held Nov. 17-20 at the Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate, Fla. Award winners demonstrate the creativity, impact, and economic sustainability of their community reinvestment programs. Eastern Bank was recognized for its Equity Alliance for Busines
NUSO Expands Enterprise Cloud Contact Center Capabilities with Acquisition of T-Metrics
CLAYTON, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NUSO, a global provider of cloud-based communications, collaboration, and customer experience as a service for business, announced the acquisition of T-Metrics, a provider of advanced contact center solutions and communication tools for the enterprise, US Federal, State, and Local government markets. This acquisition solidifies NUSO’s commitment to delivering resilient, scalable and customizable communication solutions that empower business, government, and educat
Zip Named to Fast Company’s Fourth Annual List of the Next Big Things in Tech
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #ZipAI--Zip, the world’s leading procurement orchestration platform, today announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s fourth annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring emerging technology that has a profound impact for industries—from education and sustainability to robotics and artificial intelligence. This year, 138 technologies developed by established companies, startups, or research teams are featured for their potential to revolutionize the lives of cons
HungerRush Unveils 'Feedback,' A Comprehensive Customer Engagement Tool for Restaurants
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HungerRush, a leading provider of integrated restaurant management solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Feedback, a new customer engagement tool designed to capture real-time, actionable insights from guests to help enhance customer experiences and drive business growth. A recent HungerRush survey found 77% of diners prefer restaurants with good service reviews, and 63% of guests said they would avoid a restaurant with poor food quality reviews. This means r
TA Invests in Certinia to Support the Next Phase of Growth
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certinia, a leading provider of Professional Services Automation and Customer Success solutions, today announced an investment from TA Associates (“TA”), a leading global private equity firm with a track record of scaling growth in technology companies, to support its continued growth. Following the transaction, Haveli Investments, L.P. (“Haveli”) will retain a majority position, and existing investors General Atlantic and Salesforce Ventures will continue to hol
AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings of Indemnity National Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent) of Indemnity National Insurance Company (INIC) (Jackson, MS). In addition, AM Best has revised the Credit Rating (rating) outlooks to stable from positive. These ratings reflect INIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operati
Peek’s First-Ever “Prescription Marketplace” Helps Employers Revolutionize Their Prescription Benefits
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #benefits--Everyone wants to help their employees stay healthy, yet companies large and small struggle with runaway healthcare costs and complicated and confusing plans. And when it comes to prescription medications, people everywhere face tough choices. Can they afford their meds, or do they have to cut back like the other nine million Americans the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says stop taking their prescriptions because they can’t afford them? An
Mayor Michele Dale Calls for Investigation into Live Nation Lawsuit on Behalf of Plaintiff
WEST MILFORD, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mayor of West Milford, Michele Dale, is urging New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin and New Jersey Department of Justice representative Philip Sellinger to investigate the case of a plaintiff, Thomas “Tommy” Dorfman, in a 13-year legal battle against Live Nation and the prolonged delay in reaching a jury trial. “I am committed to reaching across party lines to correct this regulatory oversight and to foster a fair, affordable and competitive live enter