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WOBURN, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SBLI (The Savings Bank Mutual Life Insurance Company of Massachusetts) is pleased to announce the appointment of Yaron Ben-Zvi to its Board of Directors. Ben-Zvi brings a wealth of experience in financial services, technology, and innovation, which aligns perfectly with SBLI's mission to provide simple, affordable life insurance solutions to individuals and families across the United States. A seasoned entrepreneur and executive with a proven track record in lead

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DG #classaction--Attorney Advertising--Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is investigating potential claims on behalf of purchasers of Dollar General Corporation (“Dollar General” or “the Company”) (NYSE: DG). Investors who purchased Dollar General securities are encouraged to obtain additional information and assist the investigation by visiting the firm’s site: bgandg.com/DG. Investigation Details On August 29, 2024, Dollar General lowered its outlook for same-store sales and ea

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Landbase, the world’s first agentic AI platform specifically designed for go-to-market, today exited stealth with $12.5M in seed funding. The funding was co-led by A*, 8VC, and First Minute Capital, with participation from Inovia Capital, Picus Capital, and General Catalyst (La Famiglia). Every business is unique, but they all face one simple truth: Sales is the backbone of every business, and without leads, there are no sales. Today, sales and marketing teams ar

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #investor--Bee Partners, a pre-seed venture capital firm with offices in Silicon Valley and Denver, today announced the promotion of Alejandra "Ale" Vergara to Principal. This move underscores Bee Partners’ continued evolution and Ale's recent contributions, particularly in driving the next wave of Human-Machine Interaction through the lens of Generative AI. Ale first worked with Bee in 2021 during an MBA internship, and joined the firm full time in 2022. Her promotion to P

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (“GPM”), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Elastic N.V. (“Elastic” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ESTC) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. If you suffered a loss on your Elastic investments or would like to inquire about potentially pursuing claims to recover your loss under the federal securities laws, you

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aa-” (Superior) of Renaissance Reinsurance Ltd. (RenaissanceRe), Renaissance Reinsurance U.S. Inc. (Maryland), RenaissanceRe Specialty U.S. Ltd., Renaissance Reinsurance of Europe Unlimited Company (Dublin, Ireland) and RenaissanceRe Europe AG (Zurich, Switzerland). Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Exce

BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. (Dai-ichi, TSE:8750), announced today that it has unified its Protection and Retirement Divisions, effective Sept. 10. Aaron Seurkamp will lead the unified division as SVP, President, Protection & Retirement Division, while Jim Wagner takes on expanded role as SVP, Chief Distribution Officer for both Protection and Retirement products. In addition, Kenneth Byrd will now

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parafin partners with Walmart to offer financing for sellers on Walmart Marketplace.

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Symetra was recognized on the Fortune 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance list.

TORONTO & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #culturemaps--As AI evolves, two dominant narratives surfaced: one claims the initial AI hype is fading, while the other forecasts mass job displacement. Raiven Capital is advocating a balanced perspective, emphasizing AI’s role in human augmentation with a focus on "Operational AI" as we enter the Fifth Industrial Revolution. Last year, the ‘AI letter’ warned of dangers of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), fueling hype. At that time, Raiven Capita

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fika Ventures, a B2B-focused early-stage fund, today announced the close of its $160 million Fund IV. The new fund brings Fika's total assets under management to over half a billion dollars since its founding in 2016. With Fund IV, Fika will continue its proven strategy of leading pre-seed and seed rounds in B2B software companies across sectors like vertical SaaS, fintech, commerce enablement, marketplaces and healthcare, particularly those harnessing AI to drive

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Attorney Rusty Hardin, who represents NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, has released the following statement on his behalf: “Deshaun strongly denies the allegations in the Jane Doe lawsuit filed Monday. We have asked him not to comment further while this matter works its way through the courts, but are comfortable he will ultimately be vindicated. “We will be ready to defend this case in court at the appropriate time, but don’t intend to conduct our defense in the media.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #BigApplePR--Today, the New York Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-NY) is proud to unveil The Big Apple Podcast by PRSA-NY, a limited-edition series that delves into how New York City became the prime hub for PR professionals. Each episode interviews industry trailblazers who share their unique insights and experiences, highlighting how the vibrant city’s dynamic environment shapes the world of public relations. The Big Apple Podcast by PRSA-NY is hosted by

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Announces Investigation of The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) on Behalf of Investors

WALL, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors (the “Board”) of New Jersey Resources Corporation (NYSE: NJR) unanimously approved a 7.1 percent increase in the quarterly dividend rate to $0.45 per share from $0.42 per share. The new quarterly rate will be effective with the dividend payable October 1, 2024 to shareowners of record on September 23, 2024. The new annual dividend rate will be $1.80 per share. NJR has paid quarterly dividends continuously since its inception in 1952, and has r

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing identities through centralized authorization, today announced its recognition as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Privileged Access Management (PAM). This marks the 6th consecutive time that Delinea has been acknowledged in the Leaders Quadrant; Delinea stated that, in their opinion, this highlights the company's ongoing commitment to delivering market-trusted security solutions. “We are hono

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF), a premier provider of title, settlement and risk solutions for real estate transactions and the leader in the digital transformation of its industry, announced today that Great Place to Work® and Fortune have recognized First American as one of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ for the eighth consecutive year. “To once again be nationally recognized is a testament to the strength of ou

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected Fivetran for the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Technology™ List. This is Fivetran’s third time being named to this prestigious list, this year ranking 39th in the large category. This recognition highlights Fivetran as one of the top workplaces in the country. The Best Workplaces in Technology award is based on analysis of survey responses of over 149,000 current employees from Great Place To Work Certif

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Ardellis Insurance Ltd. (Ardellis) (Bermuda). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Ardellis’ balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Ardellis is a wholly o

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinnacle Financial Partners has once again been named among the nation’s Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work®, climbing to the No. 3 spot for 2024. That’s up from No. 7 in 2023 and places the firm on a top 10 list of much larger national and international brands. This marks the eighth consecutive year Pinnacle has earned this recognition, reinforcing its reputation as a destination for top-tier