Employee benefits

The Plexus Groupe Names Eddie Floyd and John Dwyer as New Equity Partners

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

DEER PARK, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plexus Groupe , a Top 100 insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has added Eddie Floyd, Chief Operating Officer, and John Dwyer, President of Employee Benefits, as new equity partners.

Key Points: 
  • DEER PARK, Ill., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Plexus Groupe , a Top 100 insurance brokerage and advisory firm, has added Eddie Floyd, Chief Operating Officer, and John Dwyer, President of Employee Benefits, as new equity partners.
  • Eddie joined Plexus this past February, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the company with over 20 years in the insurance industry.
  • "I am excited about the addition of Eddie Floyd and John Dwyer, as equity partners at The Plexus Groupe, as we continue building our firm as a leader in insurance brokerage services" said Founder and CEO, Walter R. Fawcett, III.
  • Eddie and John join other Plexus equity partners who are committed to growth and delivering transformative solutions for their clients.

Edenred Appointed to New Employee Benefits and Services Buying Framework for UK Public Sector

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Friday, May 26, 2023

LONDON, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edenred has been appointed as a supplier of choice for employee benefits to the UK public sector on a new buying framework managed by the Crown Commercial Service.

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  • LONDON, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Edenred has been appointed as a supplier of choice for employee benefits to the UK public sector on a new buying framework managed by the Crown Commercial Service.
  • Edenred will be the only provider offering services across all six categories on the new public sector buying framework for employee benefits, reward and recognition which goes live today.
  • The Employee Benefits & Services framework (RM6273) gives organisations from every part of the UK public sector a straightforward route to select and appoint a supplier for a wide range of employee benefits products.
  • This means government departments, local authorities, schools, FE colleges, universities, blue-light services and arms-length public sector organisations will all be able to join over 900 public sector clients who currently use Edenred's employee benefits, rewards and recognition solutions.

Katten Grows Its Kattalyst Sponsorship Program

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm welcomed the 2023 cohort of its Kattalyst Sponsorship Program, which has been expanded to include a larger group of participants at the associate, counsel and partner levels.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm welcomed the 2023 cohort of its Kattalyst Sponsorship Program, which has been expanded to include a larger group of participants at the associate, counsel and partner levels.
  • The sponsorship program is rooted in a commitment to offer professional development opportunities to Katten attorneys.
  • "The Kattalyst sponsorship program is rooted in the firm's commitment to offer professional development opportunities to all its attorneys, especially attorneys of color, and women and LGBTQ+ attorneys.
  • Launched in 2021, the Kattalyst Sponsorship Program is designed to support historically underrepresented attorneys, who are "protégés" and work with their "sponsors" to gain the experience, skills and connections necessary to succeed in their careers.

Mondrian Expands Global Presence with a Significant Pipeline of New Openings

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

NEW YORK, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore - the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company - today announces the strategic global expansion of Mondrian, which this year is on track to debut hotels in Singapore, Ibiza, Hong Kong and Bordeaux. Additionally, the brand has further expansion in its sights for 2024 and beyond with a solid pipeline of new Mondrian openings, each of which comprises a hotel and branded residential component in Australia's Gold Coast, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Tulum. These new properties complement the existing collection of eight Mondrian hotels located in: Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Doha, Seoul, Cannes and Mexico City.

Key Points: 
  • Groundbreaking interiors, art installations and inventive culinary experiences are hallmarks of a Mondrian, as are dream-like spaces that reflect the city it inhabits.
  • Guests can expect the same core values synonymous with Mondrian at every destination, with a flair for the unexpected that Mondrian aficionados know and love."
  • Most recently, Mondrian Mexico City Condesa , opened in December '22 and was the first Mondrian hotel in Latin America.
  • Similarly, slated to open in 2025, Mondrian Tulum Hotel & Residences will be the second Mondrian in Mexico to open following the success of Mondrian Mexico City Condesa.

Winston & Strawn Welcomes Partner Erin Weber Back to Firm's Chicago Office

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

CHICAGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that former partner Erin (Kartheiser) Weber has returned to the firm's Chicago office.

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  • CHICAGO, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that former partner Erin (Kartheiser) Weber has returned to the firm's Chicago office.
  • Erin was a partner at Winston and worked at the firm for nearly 19 years.
  • "Erin has a long and distinguished record here at Winston, and we are delighted to welcome her back," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald.
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

Bombardier Announces May 23, 2023 as the Start of its New Normal Course Issuer Bid to Meet Future Obligations Under its Employee Share-Based Incentive Plans

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Corporation’s current normal course issuer bid commenced on June 28, 2022 for a 12-month period that would have ended June 27, 2023 (the “2022 NCIB”) for a maximum of 880,000 Class B shares (subordinate voting).

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  • The Corporation’s current normal course issuer bid commenced on June 28, 2022 for a 12-month period that would have ended June 27, 2023 (the “2022 NCIB”) for a maximum of 880,000 Class B shares (subordinate voting).
  • All Class B shares (subordinate voting) purchased under the NCIB will either be cancelled or delivered to a trustee to satisfy future obligations under the Corporation’s employee share-based incentive plans.
  • In the past 12 months, Bombardier purchased 880,000 Class B shares (subordinate voting) by way of the 2022 NCIB.
  • Bombardier had sought and obtained the TSX’s approval to purchase up to 880,000 Class B shares (subordinate voting) under the 2022 NCIB.

Rubicon Benefits Joins World Insurance Associates LLC

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

ISELIN, NJ, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of Rubicon Benefits LLC (“Rubicon Benefits”) of Melville, NY on April 1, 2023.

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  • ISELIN, NJ, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Insurance Associates LLC (“World”), a Top 50 Insurance Brokerage, announced today that it acquired the business of Rubicon Benefits LLC (“Rubicon Benefits”) of Melville, NY on April 1, 2023.
  • “Rubicon Benefits strives to become a strategic partner with employers, leveraging successful strategies in plan design so our clients can attract and retain top talent, and save money without reducing benefits,” says Adam Rosenfeld, President, Rubicon Benefits.
  • “We look forward to continuing this approach as part of World.”
    “It’s great to welcome Rubicon Benefits to the World family,” says Rich Eknoian, CEO and Co-Founder of World.
  • “They successfully work with their clients to create innovative employee benefits solutions, and I know they will be a great addition to our Employee Benefits team.”
    “We are delighted to welcome Rubicon Benefits to our World Employee Benefits Practice.

Global employee engagement platform, Reward Gateway acquired by worldwide leader in Employee Benefits, Edenred, for £1.15 bn

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employee engagement company, Reward Gateway has been acquired by the world's leading platform for people at work, Edenred for £1.15 bn from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employee engagement company, Reward Gateway has been acquired by the world's leading platform for people at work, Edenred for £1.15 bn from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital.
  • As part of the deal, Reward Gateway will join the Employee Benefits Division within Edenred under the leadership of Arnaud Erulin, Employee Benefits, COO.
  • Nick Burns, Global CEO, Reward Gateway will stay on and lead the business.
  • With over 4,000 clients, Reward Gateway helps improve the working lives of over 8 million users around the world.

Global employee engagement platform, Reward Gateway acquired by worldwide leader in Employee Benefits, Edenred, for £1.15 bn

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employee engagement company, Reward Gateway has been acquired by the world's leading platform for people at work, Edenred for £1.15 bn from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global employee engagement company, Reward Gateway has been acquired by the world's leading platform for people at work, Edenred for £1.15 bn from funds managed by Abry Partners and Castik Capital.
  • As part of the deal, Reward Gateway will join the Employee Benefits Division within Edenred under the leadership of Arnaud Erulin, Employee Benefits, COO.
  • Nick Burns, Global CEO, Reward Gateway will stay on and lead the business.
  • With over 4,000 clients, Reward Gateway helps improve the working lives of over 8 million users around the world.

Edenred accelerates the extension of its Employee Benefits solutions in the Employee Engagement arena by acquiring leading platform Reward Gateway

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

By integrating this leading employee engagement platform, we are substantially extending our employee benefits offer to provide HR managers with a comprehensive range of solutions helping them make their organization more attractive to talents.

Key Points: 
  • By integrating this leading employee engagement platform, we are substantially extending our employee benefits offer to provide HR managers with a comprehensive range of solutions helping them make their organization more attractive to talents.
  • With a business model based on an efficient and fully scalable SaaS3 platform, Reward Gateway has been consistently delivering strong double-digit growth and high margins.
  • A decisive move matching our mission to be the most trusted global employee benefits and engagement platform.”
    Nick Burns, CEO at Reward Gateway, said: “We are extremely proud to join Edenred.
  • Through a holistic and modular platform, Reward Gateway helps create a best-in-class streamlined employee experience fully customized for each organization.