Berkshire Hathaway

TowneBank Announces Retirement of Two Directors

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Aston, Culture, Growth, Brad, Annual general meeting, Berkshire Hathaway, Human, Management

Cherry is a founding director of TowneBank, having served as a director since TowneBank’s opening in 1999.

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  • Cherry is a founding director of TowneBank, having served as a director since TowneBank’s opening in 1999.
  • Amato joined TowneBank in 2000 to lead its successful entry into the residential mortgage lending business and was appointed to the Board that same year.
  • “Jackie and Brad have made an extraordinary contribution to the growth and success of TowneBank,” said G. Robert Aston, Jr., TowneBank’s Executive Chairman.
  • With total assets of $16.84 billion as of December 31, 2023, TowneBank is one of the largest banks headquartered in Virginia.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Amy Bowman to Lead Multinational Business

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 8, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Health, Assistant, Travel, Health care, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Counsel, AM Best, National Indemnity Company, Standard, Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Amy Bowman to Head of Multinational.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Amy Bowman to Head of Multinational.
  • "BHSI currently provides multinational programs and services in 178 countries around the world.
  • “She is the perfect individual to lead our multinational business, and our multinational team, to the next level.”
    Amy has more than two decades of experience as an attorney and insurance leader.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

55 Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties’ Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Agents and Teams Named Among 2024 Real Estate All-Stars

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, HomeServices of America, Real estate, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce an impressive 55 of its highly accomplished agents and teams have been named among Los Angeles Magazine’s list of 2024 Real Estate All-Stars.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties is proud to announce an impressive 55 of its highly accomplished agents and teams have been named among Los Angeles Magazine’s list of 2024 Real Estate All-Stars.
  • This exclusive list represents outstanding real estate agents with impressive annual sales volumes among all agents in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties.
  • The full list is published in the magazine’s April 2024 issue.
  • These 55 exceptionally skilled agents and teams share their dedication and commitment to quality and concierge-level customer service on every level.

Heritage Capital Group Appoints Joseph Lemieux, Jr. and Oren Schmidt to Lead Aerospace and Defense Industry Team

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Teleflex, University of Chicago, Growth, A&D, MRO, Acquisition, University, NYU, Westfield State University, MBA, Marmon Group, Heritage, Long Island University, FINRA, Berkshire Hathaway, Management

Their extensive experience will enhance Heritage Capital Group's capabilities in the A&D sector.

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  • Their extensive experience will enhance Heritage Capital Group's capabilities in the A&D sector.
  • Joseph brings over 27 years of leadership in the A&D industries, starting his career in business development at Teleflex Inc. in 1997.
  • He later co-founded Aero-Hose, Corp., a niche value-added manufacturing company focused on fluid conveyance assemblies across commercial, military, and space markets.
  • Heritage Capital Group is a FINRA registered broker-dealer, and a member of Oaklins, the world's most experienced mid-market M&A advisor, with 850 professionals globally and dedicated industry teams in 45 countries worldwide.

Intero Honors Top Producers of 2023 at Annual Corporate Awards Event

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Risk management, Environment, Corporate lawyer, Education, Silicon, Heart, San Francisco Bay Area, Berkshire Hathaway, Crane

The prestigious Bob Kaufman Value Award is given to the agent who best exemplifies the Intero values.

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  • The prestigious Bob Kaufman Value Award is given to the agent who best exemplifies the Intero values.
  • “This year we proudly present the Intero Value Award to an incredible team of two: Intero Hall of Famer Carlos Padilla, and Denise Padilla,” said Scott Chase, President of Intero.
  • “Since joining Intero as Corporate Counsel in June 2022, Alex has worked diligently with our leadership team, analyzing key legal issues and representing the company,” said Meyer.
  • The Intero Franchise network comprises 29 affiliates located in California, Nevada, Tennessee, and Texas.

Improving Contract Literacy: Praktio Launches On-demand Course for Marmon's Business Professionals

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Legal, Technology, Human Resources, Professional Services, Business, Software, Internet, Other Education, Training, Education, HR, Confusion, Exercise, GSK plc, Walking, Partnership, General counsel, Knowledge, Human, Industrial, Multimedia, Family, Berkshire Hathaway, Feedback, Marmon Group

In a fast-paced business environment, understanding and managing contracts is a critical skill for business professionals across all roles and industries.

Key Points: 
  • In a fast-paced business environment, understanding and managing contracts is a critical skill for business professionals across all roles and industries.
  • Praktio's latest on-demand course, Commercial Contracts Essentials , empowers professionals with the acumen to confidently navigate commercial contracts.
  • Our business units see the value in the training, and they like the option to take it at their own pace.
  • "We are excited to release this new course aimed specifically at business professionals who work with contracts."

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of National Indemnity Company and Its Affiliates

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, National Indemnity Company, BRK, ERM, ALL, News, FSR, Credit, Berkshire Hathaway, AM Best, Superior

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aaa” (Exceptional) of National Indemnity Company (Omaha, NE) and its affiliates (collectively referred to as National Indemnity).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of “aaa” (Exceptional) of National Indemnity Company (Omaha, NE) and its affiliates (collectively referred to as National Indemnity).
  • The ratings of National Indemnity reflect its balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strongest, as well as its very strong operating performance, very favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Appoints Chres Lee to Head of Transactional Liability in Canada

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Health, Travel, Contingent liability, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Head, Transaction, AM Best, National Indemnity Company, Standard, Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has expanded its global Transactional Liability team, welcoming Chres Lee as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has expanded its global Transactional Liability team, welcoming Chres Lee as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada.
  • “With this latest appointment, we continue to strengthen our Transactional Liability team and capabilities around the globe,” said Michael Brooks, Head of Transactional Liability, North America.
  • Chres is based in Ontario and can be reached at [email protected]
    BHSI’s Transactional Liability team structures Representations & Warranties, Tax, Contingent Liability and Class Action Settlement Insurance for companies throughout North America and around the world.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Ingo Lorber Head of Claims for DACH Region

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Health, Philosophy, Travel, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Registered office, Designated activity company, AM Best, 4th floor, National Indemnity Company, Standard, Berkshire Hathaway, 2nd Floor

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Ingo Lorber to Head of Claims for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Ingo Lorber to Head of Claims for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).
  • “BHSI’s commitment to consistently excellent service and doing the right thing for our customers and brokers is embodied in our CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT philosophy,” said Andreas Krause, Head of DACH, BHSI.
  • He joined BHSI a year ago as the company deepened its service infrastructure in the DACH region.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Daniela Peeters to Lead Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Health, DACH, Travel, Customer, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Head, Registered office, Designated activity company, AM Best, 4th floor, National Indemnity Company, Standard, Berkshire Hathaway, 2nd Floor

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Daniela Peeters as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany.

Key Points: 
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Daniela Peeters as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany.
  • She was previously Customer & Broker Engagement Manager for Northern Germany.
  • “Daniela lives our BHSI values, bringing them to her every interaction with our customers and brokers,” said Andreas Krause, Head of DACH, BHSI.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).