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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 Blue Whale Re Ltd. (Blue Whale) (Burlington, VT). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Blue Whale’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its strong operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The ratings al

AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Simplify Healthcare, a recognized leader in enterprise software solutions for Payers, proudly announces that its flagship platform, Benefits1™.Medicare, played a key role once again in streamlining over 30% of Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan Benefit Package (PBP) submissions to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) this year. This milestone highlights the platform’s transformative impact on benefit plan management and its integral role in supporting

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a leading national shareholder rights law firm, today announced that it has commenced an investigation on behalf of Neogen Corporation (“Neogen” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: NEOG) investors concerning the Company’s possible violations of the federal securities laws. IF YOU ARE AN INVESTOR WHO LOST MONEY ON NEOGEN CORPORATION (NEOG), CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS TO RECOVER YOUR LOSS. What Happened? On June 4,

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JAMS, the largest private provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that 23 neutrals were ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. The JAMS neutrals earned a total of 26 rankings across six categories, spanning both geographic regions and practice areas, with multiple neutrals honored in more than one category. Keeping consistent with the high number of neutrals recogniz

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TDF) today announced a quarterly distribution from net investment income of $0.10 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), under which the Fund will make quarterly distributions to shareholders at a fixed rate of $0.10 per share. The Plan aims to pro

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP reminds investors of the upcoming August 1, 2025 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the class action filed on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired Fortrea Holdings Inc. (“Fortrea” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FTRE) securities between July 3, 2023 and February 28, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS ON YOUR FORTREA INVESTMENTS, CLICK HERE TO INQUIRE ABOUT POTENTIALLY PURSUING CLAIMS T

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American International Group, Inc. (NYSE: AIG) today announced the pricing terms for each series of the Notes included in its previously announced tender offers (the “Offers”) to purchase outstanding notes of the series listed in the table below (collectively, the “Notes”) for cash up to a maximum $300 million aggregate amount of Total Consideration (as defined below), excluding the Accrued Coupon Payment (as defined below). The Offers are being made pursuant to AIG’s

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund [NYSE: TEI] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0475 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0475 per share. The Pl

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released its monthly Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans. During May, discount rates rose 14 basis points to 5.71%—a 20-month high—which shaved $19 billion off PFI plan liabilities. Meanwhile, a 0.68% monthly investment return added $2 billion to the market value of plan assets. As of May 31, the PFI asset value stood at $1.254 trillio

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (NYSE: EMF) today announced a quarterly distribution from net investment income of $0.22 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a Managed Distribution Plan (the “Plan”), under which the Fund will make quarterly distributions to shareholders at a fixed rate of $0.22 per share. The Plan aims to

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust [NYSE American: FTF] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0615 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has authorized a managed distribution plan (the “Plan”) pursuant to which the Fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders at the fixed rate of $0.0615 per share. T

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Richard A. “Dick” Sayles has been named a Senior Statesperson by Chambers USA, a prestigious distinction that reflects his enduring influence and leadership among Texas trial and commercial litigation attorneys. This elite recognition marks a new milestone in Mr. Sayles’ long-running streak of Chambers honors. The Senior Statesperson category is reserved for exceptional lawyers who continue to play a pivotal role in the legal community through their insight, strategic c

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The suit alleges defendants issued false statements concerning Fortrea business and prospects, resulting in its stock trading at inflated prices.

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on June 30, 2025, to shareholders of record on June 16, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: June 16, 2025). The Fund’s primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may vary

REMOTE-FIRST COMPANY/CHICAGO/SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NextGenHealthcare--NextGen Healthcare, Inc. (“NextGen Healthcare” or the “Company”), a leading provider of innovative, cloud-based healthcare technology solutions, today announced that funds affiliated with Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC (“MDP”), a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago, have completed their acquisition of a significant ownership position in NextGen Healthcare. Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm, retains a

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of DTRIC Insurance Company, Limited (DTRIC) and its reinsured affiliate, DTRIC Insurance Underwriters, Limited. Both companies are domiciled in Honolulu, HI. The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect DTRIC’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its marginal op

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alex Brauer, co-founder of the litigation boutique Bailey Brauer PLLC, has again earned recognition from Chambers USA for his handling of high-stakes commercial disputes. This is the seventh consecutive year Mr. Brauer has been honored for his commercial litigation practice. Published by London-based Chambers and Partners, the annual Chambers USA guide is regarded as the nation’s most respected legal directory based on its comprehensive analysis of attorneys and law fir

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Athena Capital, a top funding partner for growth-stage, technology-enabled companies on the verge of public or M&A exits, today announced the formation of its advisory board. Lindsey Vonn, three-time Olympic medalist, eight-time world championship medalist, alpine skier, philanthropist and entrepreneur, will join the board and offer her strategic outlook. One of the most decorated athletes in winter sports history, Vonn has garnered three Olympic medals and eight

HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “aa” (Superior) of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company, Limited (MSI) (Japan). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa” (Superior) of MSI’s U.S. operating companies, which are domiciled in New York, NY: Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance USA Inc. and MSI

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ifrah Law is pleased to announce that Chambers USA 2025 has once again ranked the firm as a leader in Nationwide: Gaming & Licensing. Additionally, every firm partner is individually ranked this year, representing multiple practice areas including gaming and licensing, white collar and government investigations, and insurance law. “Chambers is the gold standard for evaluating legal excellence worldwide, and we are proud to have all four partners of the firm rank