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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Kemper Foundation, the philanthropic partner of Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR), announced that applications for the Read Conmigo bilingual educator grant are now open for the spring 2025 grant cycle. This program is dedicated to promoting bilingual literacy within Hispanic and Latino communities, enabling K-5 educators to enhance their classrooms with enriching resources, tools and professional development opportunities that inspire engaging learning experiences f

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the October issue, Best’s Review reports on private passenger auto insurers. At press time, AM Best’s outlook for the U.S. personal auto segment remains at Negative. Factors cited include rising loss severity caused by growing costs to repair newer vehicles; higher used-car prices; supply chain and labor market challenges; and medical costs, which continue to increase. Some insurers—large companies like Berkshire Hathaway and Progressive, for instance—are seei

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a+” (Excellent) to Helvetia Schweizerische Versicherungsgesellschaft AG (Helvetia Insurance) (Switzerland), the main operating subsidiary of Helvetia Holding AG (Helvetia). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Helvetia’s consolidated balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Money20/20, the world's leading fintech show and the place where money does business, presents a heavyweight selection of payments-focused sessions on the agenda for the upcoming USA show in Las Vegas on Oct. 27-30, 2024. This year's event will feature an unprecedented gathering of payment innovators and fintech leaders, exploring the future of transactions under the theme "Human X Machine." Industry experts including Co-CEO of Adyen, Ingo Uytdehaage, Michael Shaulov,

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Uniswap Labs, a pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) unveiled Unichain, a new Ethereum-based Layer 2 (L2) blockchain. Unichain is designed for faster and cheaper transactions and improved liquidity across chains. Unichain is powered by the Optimism Superchain, with a vision to create a network of interoperable blockchains. Although Ethereum has proven critical for its ability to support peer-to-peer transactions, it still faces barriers to more widespread adoption.

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is a statement provided by the Los Angeles Business Council: “We applaud Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for launching the City’s new Procure LA initiative to provide local businesses with the support and resources they need to tap into opportunities that major sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games will bring to the L.A. region. “Global events can create meaningful opportunities for local small and diverse bus

OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #FedermanSherwood--Federman & Sherwood Files Lawsuit Against Lamont Hanley & Associates, Inc. for Data Breach

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Everi will receive $14.25 in cash for each share of Everi that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed merger of Primo Water Corporation (NYSE: PRMW) (the “Company”) and an affiliate of BlueTriton Brands, Inc. Upon completion of the proposed transaction, Primo Water shareholders and holders of incentive equity are expected to own 43% of the fully diluted shares of the combined company. KSF is seeking to determine wheth

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Forza X1, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRZA) to Twin Vee PowerCats Co. (NasdaqCM: VEEE). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Forza will receive 0.61166627 shares of Twin Vee for each share of Forza that they own. Upon closing of the proposed transaction, Forza shareholders would own approximately 3

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Homeowners Can Make Non-Contingent Offers on Their Next Property with a Loan Product from Financial Dwellings and Calque.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clayton Bailey, co-founder of the Texas trial and appellate firm Bailey Brauer PLLC, has earned 2025 Local Litigation Star recognition from Benchmark Litigation. This is the 11th consecutive year Mr. Bailey has been selected for the prestigious peer-review national guide of top law firms and litigators based upon his robust body of commercial litigation, competition/antitrust and appellate work. Mr. Bailey represents clients in matters involving contract disputes, busin

LEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Weave (NYSE: WEAV), a leading all-in-one customer experience software and payments platform, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI-powered Call Intelligence product. This revolutionary technology transforms how healthcare practices analyze and leverage call data, enabling them to elevate patient experiences, boost operational efficiency, and unlock new revenue streams. Using a custom generative AI model, Weave Call Intelligence gives healthcare provide

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA is pleased to announce the following senior management appointments. Eric Neglia has been named Global Head of KBRA’s expanding Funds Ratings business. In conjunction, Thomas Speller has been appointed Global Head of Fund Finance, and will continue to lead KBRA’s European Funds business. “Eric’s decades of experience in asset-backed securitizations injects important analytic thought leadership into our 50+ analytical team dedicated to funds ratings—particularly n

HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corbin Advisors, a strategic consultancy accelerating value realization globally, today released its quarterly Earnings Primer®, which captures trends in institutional investor sentiment. The survey, which marks the 60th issue of Inside The Buy-Side® Earnings Primer®, was conducted from August 21 to September 26, 2024, and is based on responses from 82 institutional investors and sell-side analysts globally, representing ~$1.4 trillion in equity assets under ma

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of its new cashRewards Plus credit card, offering members an even more rewarding way to earn cash back on their everyday purchases. The cashRewards Plus card provides members with unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases, making it a competitive option for cardholders who value cash back. This new card builds upon Navy Federal's commitment to delivering exceptional value and benefits to members of the military and

NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechTarget announced Priority Engine Demand, a module in its Priority Engine intent platform to help B2B tech orgs accelerate buying group strategies

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--To grow the diverse real estate developer talent pipeline in Illinois and Wisconsin, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has awarded over $3 million through its 2024 Community First® Diverse Developer Initiative to support 62 fellowships and internships across 14 organizations. This funding brings FHLBank Chicago’s overall commitment for the three-year program to $6.4 million to support new talent in affordable housing who provide essential communit

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce the launch of JAMS Next, an innovative initiative that will leverage AI-powered tools to streamline the dispute resolution process. JAMS Next reinforces the organization’s commitment to making advanced tools available to attorneys and their clients, panelists and associates. “JAMS Next was inspired by AI technology that we’ve seen impact the lega

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #asiarisk--Global compliance software provider MCO (MyComplianceOffice) announced that the company has once again been ranked among the world’s top risk and compliance technology solutions as part of the RiskTech100® 2025 by global research and analysis firm Chartis Research, climbing to #44 on the list. “We’re thrilled to be acknowledged as an industry leader in the global risk and compliance technology marketplace through the rigorous Chartis benchmarking and assessment proces