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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (HGI) (South Korea). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect HGI’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings also reflec
Nitrogen Deepens Functionality of Investment Research, Financial Planning, and Advisor Marketing Products
AUBURN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze), the company that is revolutionizing how wealth management firms scale the delivery of personalized advice and client engagement, today announced the availability of its summer 2024 product release. In a launch event attended by more than 1,000 financial advisors, Nitrogen’s product team shared new features added to its products: Nitrogen Risk Center (risk tolerance, proposal generation), Nitrogen Research Center (investment analyti
Report: NFL TV Advertising Delivers 36x More Engagement Than Primetime As Regular Season Ad Effectiveness Climbs
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDO, the TV outcomes company, today released its annual NFL TV Outcomes Report, highlighting key trends driving ad effectiveness during the 2023-24 NFL season. EDO’s research found that NFL programming accounted for five of the year’s 15 most impactful TV broadcasts for advertisers — and the NFL delivers nearly 36x more ad engagement than the primetime average. EDO measures ad effectiveness through behavioral signals like site visits and web searches, proven predictor
Madison Earns Top Spot in 2024 HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Ranks for Recognition Providers
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Madison Earns Top Spot in 2024 HRO Today’s Baker’s Dozen Ranks for Recognition Providers
Arch MI Secures Over $203 Million of Indemnity Reinsurance through Bellemeade Re Insurance-Linked Note Transaction and Related Reinsurance
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arch Mortgage Insurance Company (Arch MI) announced it has obtained over $203 million of indemnity reinsurance on a pool representing approximately $30.5 billion of mortgages from Bellemeade Re 2024-1 Ltd., a special purpose reinsurer. The coverage was obtained by issuing approximately $163 million in bonds and $41 million in direct reinsurance. This transaction largely covers a portfolio of MI policies issued by Arch MI and affiliates primarily from September
Six Lyons & Simmons Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Six attorneys from the award-winning trial firm Lyons & Simmons, LLP, are recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Four firm attorneys, led by name partners Michael Lyons and Chris Simmons, were named to the prestigious Best Lawyers legal guide, and two others were named to the companion Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list of the nation’s top young lawyers. One of the legal industry’s oldest and most respected peer-review guides, The Best Lawyers
Stellex Capital, in Partnership with Communify, Has Acquired Fincentric (Formerly Known as Markit On Demand) from S&P Global
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acquisition of Fincentric from S&P Global creates Communify Fincentric - unifying market and client data communication for the financial sector
Bailey Brauer Attorneys Honored Among Country’s Top Litigators
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bailey Brauer PLLC co-founders Clayton Bailey and Alex Brauer along with partner Ben Stewart have earned recognition among the top commercial litigators in the country from The Best Lawyers in America. Additionally, Mr. Bailey was featured among the nation’s top appellate attorneys in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and among the most respected peer-review legal guides in the country. Mr. Bailey represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, bus
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to NMEF Funding 2024-A, LLC
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by NMEF Funding 2024-A, LLC (NMEF 2024-A), an equipment ABS. NMEF 2024-A represents North Mill Equipment Finance LLC’s (North Mill or the Company) eighth equipment ABS. North Mill is an independent equipment finance company created in 2012 when Colford Capital Holdings LLC acquired and re-branded Equilease Financial Services (Equilease), which had been founded in 1957. InterVest Capital Partners Inc. (In
Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger Attorneys Selected to Best Lawyers
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three attorneys from the Houston-based litigation boutique Bissinger, Oshman, Williams & Strasburger LLP are recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Name partners David Bissinger, Jason Williams and John Strasburger were named to the prestigious list for their commercial litigation work. Mr. Strasburger earned additional recognition among the nation’s top bankruptcy litigation and mass tort/class action defense attorneys. Additionally, associ
Ward, Smith & Hill Lands Six Attorneys on List of Best Lawyers in America
LONGVIEW, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have earned repeat recognition by The Best Lawyers in America, an esteemed legal guide that highlights the nation’s top attorneys. “Our priority is successful advocacy on behalf of our clients, and these awards are evidence of those efforts,” said trial lawyer Andrea Fair, one of the six who were recognized. “We are very proud to be listed among the best in the industry.” Amon
Amount Raises $30 Million in Equity Funding to Power Digital Lending Solutions for Credit Unions and Banks
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amount, a digital origination and decisioning SaaS platform powering consumer and small business deposit account opening and loan origination, today announced the successful close of a $30 million equity capital raise. The company will use the funds to further invest in its world-class technology and accelerate its progress in the credit union sector, building on Amount’s successful track record of helping financial institutions simplify and streamline their business p
Kovacich Snipes Johnson Attorneys Featured in Guide to “The Best Lawyers in America”
GREAT FALLS, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Three attorneys of the Montana-based firm of Kovacich Snipes Johnson are recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America publication. Mark Kovacich is named to the list for the ninth consecutive year for his work representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation, while Ben Snipes is honored for the second consecutive year for handling claims in workers compensation as well as personal injury litigation. A principal and managing partner of t
Digital Payments Platform Flexa Introduces Components
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexa launched Components, a mobile-first suite that streamlines digital wallet payments for merchants, enabling seamless in-person transactions.
Deadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against DXC Technology Company (DXC)
BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming October 1, 2024 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased DXC Technology Company (“DXC” or the “Company”) (NYSE: DXC) common stock between May 26, 2021 and May 16, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Investors suffering losses on their DXC investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in
DocuVault Partnership is Expected to Exceed $1 Million for Bayaud Enterprises
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DocuVault, one of the nation’s most comprehensive and secure records management companies for over two decades, has announced a commitment of $1 million to Denver-based nonprofit Bayaud Enterprises, which has been helping individuals with disabilities overcome employment barriers since 1969. To support these efforts, Bayaud began providing shredding and hard drive destruction services in the early 2000s to provide jobs to individuals with disabilities. “Beyond the obvio
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Oportun Issuance Trust 2024-2
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to four classes of notes issued by Oportun Issuance Trust 2024-2 (“Oportun 2024-2”), a $223.25 million consumer loan ABS transaction. Oportun 2024-2 is an amortizing ABS securitization collateralized by a discrete pool of unsecured and secured consumer installment loans originated by Oportun Financial Corporation (“Oportun” or the “Company”). Oportun is a publicly traded, California based consumer finance company listed on the NASDAQ t
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Wingspire Equipment Finance 2024-1 LLC
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of notes issued by Wingspire Equipment Finance 2024-1 LLC (WEF 2024-1), an equipment ABS transaction. WEF 2024-1 represents the first equipment ABS transaction sponsored by Wingspire Equipment Finance LLC (WEF or the Company). Founded in 2017 as Liberty Commercial Finance LLC, WEF is a mid-to-large ticket equipment finance company headquartered in Tustin, California. WEF is majority-owned by Wingspire Capital Holdings L
Martin Walker PC Attorneys Earn Placement on The Best Lawyers in America List
TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Martin Walker PC, a Tyler-based boutique law firm specializing in high-stakes personal injury litigation, is pleased to announce that its three partners — Reid Martin, Jack Walker and Marisa Allen — have earned selection to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Name partners Mr. Martin and Mr. Walker are honored for the fifth consecutive year, and Ms. Allen is celebrating her fourth year in the prestigious legal guide. “We are thrilled and humbled to be
Four Pierce & O’Neill Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America List for 2025
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Best Lawyers in America, an esteemed legal guide that highlights the nation’s leading lawyers, has recognized four attorneys with Houston-based litigation boutique Pierce & O’Neill, LLP. Name partners Jesse Pierce and Jack O’Neill were selected for their work in commercial litigation, natural resources law and oil and gas law. Mr. O’Neill earned additional honors in the area of appellate practice. They were joined on the Best Lawyers list by Mary Pace Livingsto