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Markel Australia appoints Stephen Rogers as 'Head of Queensland'

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland, furthering its mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland, furthering its mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence.
  • Rogers joins Markel Australia from AXA XL, where he served as Casualty Manager and led the liability construction practice.
  • Based in Brisbane, Rogers is Markel's second appointment in Australia, and will report to Melbourne-based Managing Director, Rory Morison.
  • Rory Morison, Managing Director, Markel Australia, said: "We are delighted to welcome Steve to Markel Australia.

Markel Australia appoints Stephen Rogers as 'Head of Queensland'

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 18, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland, furthering its mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Markel, the insurance operation within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), announced the appointment of Stephen Rogers as Head of Queensland, furthering its mission to serve the Australian market with a high-quality local presence.
  • Rogers joins Markel Australia from AXA XL, where he served as Casualty Manager and led the liability construction practice.
  • Based in Brisbane, Rogers is Markel's second appointment in Australia, and will report to Melbourne-based Managing Director, Rory Morison.
  • Rory Morison, Managing Director, Markel Australia, said: "We are delighted to welcome Steve to Markel Australia.

Best's Market Segment Report: Big Names Dominate European Insurance Landscape As Overall Profits Slip

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Overall gross written premium grew for Europe’s 30 largest non-life insurers in AM Best’s new ranking, which also shows that total net profit has fallen.

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  • Overall gross written premium grew for Europe’s 30 largest non-life insurers in AM Best’s new ranking, which also shows that total net profit has fallen.
  • The Best's Market Segment Report, “Big Names Dominate European Insurance Landscape As Overall Profits Slip”, notes that Allianz, AXA and Lloyd's retained the top three spots, respectively, and the 2022 top 10 companies remained unchanged year on year.
  • However, there was more movement than usual lower down the rankings.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specialising in the insurance industry.

The Future of Insurance Europe 2023 Announces Latest Updates

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Friday, October 13, 2023

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 2023) - Unlocking potential in an evolving business landscape is challenging.

Key Points: 
  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 2023) - Unlocking potential in an evolving business landscape is challenging.
  • Next month, over 350 of your peers from leading organisations across Europe will be heading to the must-attend, exclusive and senior event of the year - Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance Europe 2023 (28-29 November, Amsterdam) is the leading destination for senior executives to set their future strategy.
  • The importance of industry collaboration and peer to peer learning has never been more urgent.
  • with Munich Re Specialty & QBE
    Panel: Five Centuries of Insurance Behind Us, Infinity Left to Go - What's Next?

Industry Leader Joe Persechino Joins Yugo as Chief Operating Officer; Christopher Holloway Promoted to Chief Business Development Officer

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231011144675/en/
    Joe Persechino, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Yugo (Photo: Business Wire)
    From London, Joe, with Yugo’s executive leaders, will optimise asset performance, customer engagement and loyalty through Yugo’s three core pillars –– YugoEco, YuPro, and YuGrow.
  • He will also further integrate student market data and intelligence into Yugo's service offering to optimize customer and investor results.
  • Christopher Holloway, a pivotal force behind Yugo’s growth, is promoted to Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO), to deliver on Yugo’s strategic growth plans, new market entry and integration.
  • Rui Barros, Chief Executive Officer of Yugo, commented:
    “I am delighted to welcome Joe to Yugo.

LimmaTech Biologics Raises $37 Million Series A to Advance Its Pipeline of Vaccines Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections

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Monday, October 9, 2023

The proceeds will enable LimmaTech to advance its proprietary technology platform and accelerate its pipeline of preclinical and clinical vaccine candidates against increasingly dangerous bacterial infections, including programs addressing shigellosis and gonorrhea.

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  • The proceeds will enable LimmaTech to advance its proprietary technology platform and accelerate its pipeline of preclinical and clinical vaccine candidates against increasingly dangerous bacterial infections, including programs addressing shigellosis and gonorrhea.
  • The company expects to announce preliminary results from the Shigella program’s ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial in the second half of 2023.
  • "Within the next decade, multiple bacterial infections will become untreatable due to antimicrobial resistance, which is already a significant burden on global health.
  • The company’s overall objective is to develop and manufacture highly effective vaccines that can stop the spread of infections caused by emerging antimicrobial resistance.

Aktivolabs Earns HIPAA Certification and Launches Operations in the United States

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Friday, October 6, 2023

Aktivolabs, a digital health science company, announced today HIPAA compliance and the launch of its operations in the United States.

Key Points: 
  • Aktivolabs, a digital health science company, announced today HIPAA compliance and the launch of its operations in the United States.
  • “HIPAA, for Aktivolabs, is a validation and testament to our unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of data security and privacy,” says Gourab Mukherjee, Co-founder, and CEO of Aktivolabs.
  • Aktivolabs has over half a million paid subscribers, and global clients and partners include Marsh Mercer, AXA, Sunlife, and Dai-ichi.
  • “We respond to this spending challenge with our expansion to the US and recent HIPAA certification to be a trusted partner in the US.

Insurance Platform Market worth $156.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly evolving segment within the Insurance Platform Market, addressing the need for protection against digital threats.

Key Points: 
  • Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly evolving segment within the Insurance Platform Market, addressing the need for protection against digital threats.
  • As companies recognize the urgency of safeguarding their digital assets, this insurance type is poised for substantial growth within the broader Insurance Platform Market.
  • The Asia Pacific Insurance Platform Market is witnessing remarkable growth, fueled by several key drivers and trends.
  • PMA will implement DXC Assure Commercial and Specialty, to harness the advanced capabilities of DXC's AI and ML-powered insurance platform.

Insurance Platform Market worth $156.0 billion by 2028 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly evolving segment within the Insurance Platform Market, addressing the need for protection against digital threats.

Key Points: 
  • Cybersecurity insurance is a rapidly evolving segment within the Insurance Platform Market, addressing the need for protection against digital threats.
  • As companies recognize the urgency of safeguarding their digital assets, this insurance type is poised for substantial growth within the broader Insurance Platform Market.
  • The Asia Pacific Insurance Platform Market is witnessing remarkable growth, fueled by several key drivers and trends.
  • PMA will implement DXC Assure Commercial and Specialty, to harness the advanced capabilities of DXC's AI and ML-powered insurance platform.

Fenway Sports Group Announces Strategic Minority Investment in Liverpool F.C. From Dynasty Equity

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a global sports, marketing, media, entertainment, and real estate company, today announced that Dynasty Equity (“Dynasty”) has completed a strategic common equity minority investment in Liverpool F.C.

Key Points: 
  • Fenway Sports Group (FSG), a global sports, marketing, media, entertainment, and real estate company, today announced that Dynasty Equity (“Dynasty”) has completed a strategic common equity minority investment in Liverpool F.C.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230928836358/en/
    Co-founded and led by Jonathan M. Nelson and K. Don Cornwell, Dynasty Equity is a global sports investment firm focused on acquiring minority interests in sports franchises and other related assets and rights.
  • “Our long-term commitment to Liverpool remains as strong as ever,” said FSG President Mike Gordon.
  • Longer term, the partnership between Dynasty and FSG will also explore further growth opportunities for Liverpool F.C.