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September Edition of Best’s Review Ranks US Mutual Writers and More
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September’s Best’s Review includes the following exclusive rankings: Top 25 US Property/Casualty Mutual Writers – 2024 Edition Top 25 US Life/Health Mutual Companies – 2024 Edition US Life/Health – Individual Life Average Policy Size and Lapse Ratios – 2024 Edition US Life/Health – Group Life Issued – 2024 Edition US Life/Health – Group Life In Force – 2024 Edition US Life/Health – Total Life Issued – 2024 Edition US Life/Health – Total Life In Force – 2024 Editi
Drew Atwater Joins Bell Burnett & Associates as Principal, Bringing Unparalleled Expertise in the Water, Utilities and Transportation Sectors
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bell Burnett & Associates (BB&A) is thrilled to announce the addition of Drew Atwater as Principal. With an extensive track record of driving innovation and operational excellence in the water, utilities and transportation industries, Atwater brings a wealth of experience that will significantly enhance the firm’s strategic capabilities and the value-add services that our clients know and respect. Atwater’s career is distinguished by his ability to delive
KBRA Releases Research – Retail Sales Increased Slightly in August but Consumer Resilience Is Fading
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA releases research discussing August retail sales, declining inflation, and the cooling but still strong labor market. This report discusses these trends in the context of declining personal savings and the Federal Reserve's recent decision to cut rates. Click here to view the report. Related Publications Retail Sales Resilient in July as Labor Market Softens Van Hesser's 3 Things in Credit: A Weekly Podcast About KBRA KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency r
Kimberly Taylor, Esq., Assumes Role as JAMS CEO and President
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Kimberly Taylor, Esq., has been appointed to the role of CEO and president, effective October 1. Ms. Taylor takes over for Chris Poole, who steps down from the position after leading the organization for almost two decades. Mr. Poole will transition to the role of CEO emeritus and continue to work closely with the JAMS leadership team on key
KBRA Assigns Ratings to Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #creditratingagency--KBRA assigns a senior unsecured debt rating of BBB, a subordinated debt rating of BBB-, and a short-term debt rating of K3 for Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: BHRB)(“the company”). Additionally, KBRA assigns deposit and senior unsecured debt ratings of BBB+, a subordinated debt rating of BBB, and short-term deposit and debt ratings of K2 for its subsidiary, Burke and Herbert Bank and Trust Company. The Outlook for all long-term ratings is Stable.
Berkshire Residential Investments Expands Equity Portfolio Management Team
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berkshire Residential Investments announced that Steve Gullo has joined the firm as Managing Director of Portfolio Management. Based in the Firm’s Boston headquarters, Steve brings over 23 years of residential investment management experience. Steve will assist in the development, execution, and investment management of Berkshire’s flagship Value Fund Series. In this position, he will work closely with research, the investments team, asset managers, the property managem
Hyperscale Data Issues Letter to Stockholders
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $AGREE #AGREE--Hyperscale Data Issues Letter to Stockholders; Hyperscale Data Emphasizes the Potential of Its Data Center Business
Stagedge Transitions Towards the Future with the Announcement of Key Promotions
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stagedge, one of the nation’s premier full-service production companies dedicated to conceiving, creating, and executing immersive brand experiences through live, virtual, and hybrid events for enterprises around the world, today announced that Patricia (Pat) Basteri, the company’s President and CEO has laid out her transition plan with a roadmap towards future sustainability and growth. These are Pat’s statements as she addressed the company during Friday’s quarterly “
Priority Announces Innovations to its Passport Product
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Priority, the payments and banking fintech that streamlines collecting, storing, lending and sending money to unlock revenue opportunities, has announced significant enhancements to its Passport product within its banking and treasury solutions platform. Passport seamlessly integrates payments, treasury and banking services on a scalable, native platform. It helps businesses of all sizes accelerate cash flow, streamline transaction reconciliation, and optimize
Liquid Infrastructure Launches as the World’s First Tokenized Telecom Asset Platform
CLATSKANIE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawk Networks has introduced Liquid Infrastructure, the world’s first tokenized telecom asset platform. Liquid Infrastructure facilitates programmable revenue sharing between multiple entities, offering a groundbreaking solution for communities and network operators. By enabling programmable revenue sharing, Liquid Infrastructure not only streamlines network operations but also opens new funding avenues for private entities, local governments, and underfunded
MGNX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead MacroGenics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MGNX Investors Have Opportunity to Lead MacroGenics, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
Profit Over Planet: Surfrider, the Sierra Club, Heal the Bay, and San Francisco Baykeeper Sue Exxon for Hiding the Truth About Plastic Harms
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, a coalition of non-profit environmental organizations including the Surfrider Foundation, the Sierra Club, Heal the Bay, and San Francisco Baykeeper, represented by Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil (“Exxon”), the world’s largest producer of single-use plastic polymers. The complaint, filed in San Francisco County Superior Court, alleges violations of California nuisance law and California unfair competition law and alleges
VICR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Vicor Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VICR Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Vicor Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit with the Schall Law Firm
Grokker Unveils Next-Generation AI-Powered Solution, GrokkyAi, for Maximizing Employer Benefits ROI
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Grokker, a pioneering leader in the employee wellbeing space, announces the launch of its conversational benefits agent, GrokkyAi™. Designed to revolutionize how employees access and engage with their health and wellness, Grokky offers personalized, real-time recommendations that maximize benefits utilization and improve overall health outcomes. With more than 50% of U.S. employees unaware of their employer’s health and wellness programs and 60% lacking the ti
Mediacom Communications Announces Key Corporate Management Promotions
MEDIACOM PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mediacom Communications today announced the following promotions for key members of its corporate management team: Glenn Goldsmith has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming. In this role, Goldsmith is principally involved in the company’s cable and broadcast network acquisition efforts which encompass the negotiation of programming and retransmission consent agreements for new and traditional media rights and strategic multiplatform initiati
3Si Unveils a Bold Rebranding: A New Era of Security Has Begun
MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, at the ASIS Global Security Exchange (GSX) Conference, 3Si Security Systems, a global leader in innovative end-to-end security solutions, announced its rebranding, marking a pivotal moment in our company’s evolution. The rebranding follows a series of strategic mergers with Wren Solutions, Edge360, and CovertTrack Group, which have fortified our technology portfolio and brought together strong industry and technology talent into a dynamic organization that
Winston & Strawn Adds Tax Partner Louis J. Jenull in Dallas
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Louis J. Jenull has joined the Dallas office as a partner in the Transactions Department and the Tax Practice. Louis advises clients in all phases of federal income taxation with an emphasis on a range of tax credits, renewable energy, oil and gas, mergers and acquisitions, environmental, safety and health issues, real estate lending and development, and the structuring and formation of complex partnerships with tax-exempt,
Provenir Takes Home Top Honors in the Global BankTech Awards, Named ‘Best Credit Risk Solution’ for Two Years Running
PARSIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AI--Provenir, a global leader in AI-powered risk decisioning software, today announced that it has been named winner of the “Best Credit Risk Solution by a Vendor” category in the annual Global BankTech Awards 2024. This is the second year in a row that Provenir has been recognized for its leadership position in the awards program’s Best Credit Risk Solution category. The Global BankTech Awards are organized by The Digital Banker, a globally trusted news, business
UKG Earns Top Honors for Workforce Management
LOWELL, Mass. & WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll, workforce management, and culture solutions, has earned a coveted spot on the 2024 Constellation ShortList™ for Workforce Management Suites. This year’s list features the AI-powered UKG Pro Workforce Management™ suite, which helps large, complex, and global organizations create great workplace experiences for frontline employees through intelligent and intuitive scheduling, time and attendance, compliance, an
New Agentic AI Startup Launches Integrail AI Studio, Leading the Way in No-Code AI Application Development
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get ready to revolutionize your business with AI Studio by Integrail, a no-code Agentic AI platform. Integrail is excited to launch a groundbreaking platform that lets you create powerful AI applications without writing a single line of code. Designed to help organizations automate any business workflow, AI Studio makes AI accessible to everyone. Meet the Visionaries Anton Antic: A seasoned entrepreneur who helped Veeam Software grow into a billion-dollar company