Employee benefits

FREED MAXICK ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed Maxick is proud to announce that new Directors have been promoted at the Firm.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Freed Maxick is proud to announce that new Directors have been promoted at the Firm.
  • "I am both excited and honored to continue my professional career at Freed Maxick in the role of Director.
  • "I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as a Director at Freed Maxick and know I will continue to be supported and challenged in this role.
  • The future of Freed Maxick and the communities we serve are brighter because of their dedication and inspired contributions."

Hilb Group Announces Managing Director of Employee Benefits in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

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Monday, January 30, 2023

In this new role, Tarmey will be responsible for the growth and development of Hilb Group agencies in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut as the company expands its presence and brand throughout the region.

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  • In this new role, Tarmey will be responsible for the growth and development of Hilb Group agencies in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut as the company expands its presence and brand throughout the region.
  • "We are excited to appoint Peter Tarmey as our Managing Director of Employee Benefits," said Calise.
  • Tarmey joined the Hilb Group in 2020 as the Vice President of Employee Benefits at the company's Cranston, Rhode Island, office.
  • Tarmey has spent over two decades focusing on employee benefits sales and consulting, providing clients with tailored benefits solutions to fit unique customer needs.

NFP Welcomes Kelly Smith to its Employee Benefits Business

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, today announced it has hired Kelly Smith as senior vice president, Employee Benefits. In this role, Smith will work across the Hudson Valley and upstate New York, focusing on business expansion and client retention. She will report to Chris Feneli, senior vice president, Health and Benefits.

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  • ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NFP , a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager and retirement advisor, today announced it has hired Kelly Smith as senior vice president, Employee Benefits.
  • In this role, Smith will work across the Hudson Valley and upstate New York, focusing on business expansion and client retention.
  • "I'm excited to welcome Kelly to the Benefits team at NFP," said Feneli.
  • Smith comes to NFP from MVP Healthcare, where she served in a variety of roles, most recently as senior vice president, chief of sales.

Jim Huffman Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Employee Benefits Group in Boston

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

Veteran employee benefits consultant Jim Huffman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .

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  • Veteran employee benefits consultant Jim Huffman has joined Alliant Insurance Services as Senior Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group .
  • Based in Boston, Huffman has more than 25 years of experience in the field of employee benefits and will focus on designing, implementing, and managing employee benefits solutions for a diverse national client base.
  • Huffman works alongside his clients to understand their unique needs and responds with customized employee benefits solutions that position them for long-term success.
  • “His breadth of benefits experience and his ongoing service to our industry add considerable strength to our team in Boston and across the nation.”
    Prior to joining Alliant, Huffman was Head of Employee Benefits with a global financial services firm.

ENNISMORE TO EXPAND PRESENCE IN SPAIN WITH TWO HOTELS: MONDRIAN IBIZA AND HYDE IBIZA

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, along with Grupo Azul Mar Cala Llonga owned by Apollo, announces the expansion of its global collective in Spain, with two new Mondrian and Hyde hotels on the island of Ibiza.

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  • Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza will open on Ibiza's beachfront in June 2023 and will be Ennismore's first hotels on the Spanish island.
  • Chadi Farhat, Brand Chief Operating Officer for Mondrian at Ennismore states, "Mondrian Ibiza is an exciting addition to the Mondrian portfolio, marking the brand's inaugural property in Spain.
  • Located adjacent to Mondrian Ibiza and nestled in a prime seafront location overlooking the scenic bay of Cala Llonga,will be the lively Hyde Ibiza, which will have 401 guest rooms.
  • The food and beverage offering at both Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza have been curated by Carte Blanched, Ennismore's inhouse team of culinary and mixology pioneers.

Local Benefits Advisors Honored with National Award from Employee Benefit News

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revered industry publication Employee Benefit News (EBN) bestowed the national 2022 Excellence in Advising Award on Arrow Benefits Group (ABG) Senior Benefits Advisors Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila for their ground-breaking work in enhancing communication among diverse workforces. The 2022 EBN Excellence in Advising Award is the third national award Avila and McNeil have received for their collaborative efforts. The two launched the Power of Two initiative to work together on behalf of Arrow, inspired by their desire to innovate client and prospect relations, the unique two-person advising style personalizes the benefits process and brings more options to the table.

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  • PETALUMA, Calif., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revered industry publication Employee Benefit News (EBN) bestowed the national 2022 Excellence in Advising Award on Arrow Benefits Group (ABG) Senior Benefits Advisors Andrew McNeil and Rosario Avila for their ground-breaking work in enhancing communication among diverse workforces.
  • The 2022 EBN Excellence in Advising Award is the third national award Avila and McNeil have received for their collaborative efforts.
  • Patriot and Arrow are aligned with TRUE Network of Advisors, a national collaboration of independent agencies and brokerages.
  • EBN is a dynamic resource for professionals and decision-makers engaged in the Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Workplace Culture arenas.

NFP Acquires Juno Search Partners, LLC, Expands its Human Capital Consulting Capabilities

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, November 17, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NFP, a leading property and casualty broker, benefits consultant, wealth manager, and retirement plan advisor, announced it has acquired Juno Search Partners, LLC, a Philadelphia-based search and staffing firm. Juno specializes in contingent search, contractor placement, executive search and custom talent solutions for employers to grow and sustain their workforce. Co-founders Mikal C. Harden and Vicki Sack will join NFP as senior vice presidents.

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  • Juno specializes in contingent search, contractor placement, executive search and custom talent solutions for employers to grow and sustain their workforce.
  • "I'm beyond excited to welcome Mikal, Vicki and the entire Juno Search Partners team to NFP," said Ethan Foxman, president, NFP's Atlantic region.
  • "The addition of Juno complements our existing resources and capabilities in the human capital solutions space, while also giving NFP a scalable search and talent solutions platform that we can grow nationally for the benefit of our clients and their workforce."
  • Acquiring Juno, a Philadelphia Business Journal Best Places to Work award winner in 2022, will help NFP grow its presence in Philadelphia.

WaterStone Bank Partners with Association of Military Banks of America

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

WAUWATOSA, Wis., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterStone Bank announced today that they received accreditation to join the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and confirmed their commitment to help bank Veterans by joining the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) as a participating financial institution.

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  • WAUWATOSA, Wis., Nov. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WaterStone Bank announced today that they received accreditation to join the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and confirmed their commitment to help bank Veterans by joining the Veterans Benefits Banking Program (VBBP) as a participating financial institution.
  • WaterStone Bank is passionate about the military and veterans.
  • WaterStone provides active-duty service members, military veterans, reserve, and national guard service members financial support and exclusive benefits through the Military Valor Program (MVP).
  • WaterStone Bank is the parent company to Waterstone Mortgage, which has the ability to lend in 48 states.

Katten Recognizes Attorneys for Outstanding Pro Bono Service

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Saturday, October 29, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that a dozen attorneys were honored at Katten Pro Bono Service Awards ceremonies at firm offices throughout the United States and in the London affiliate office during this month's National Celebration of Pro Bono, recognizing their outstanding pro bono services and consistent commitment to use their legal skills on behalf of those in need.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that a dozen attorneys were honored at Katten Pro Bono Service Awards ceremonies at firm offices throughout the United States and in the London affiliate office during this month's National Celebration of Pro Bono, recognizing their outstanding pro bono services and consistent commitment to use their legal skills on behalf of those in need.
  • We are proud of the transformative impact these attorneys have made in the lives of those less fortunate," said Jonathan K. Baum, Katten's director of pro bono services.
  • Nikita Yogeshwarun, associate, Litigation, Dallas, who worked with the Animal Legal Defense Fund, serves on the firm's Dallas office pro bono committee and helps run the Dallas office's summer pro bono program.
  • Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai.

EDENRED : To coincide with its Capital Markets Day held today in London, Edenred presents Beyond, its new strategic plan through 2025

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Our strategic plan, Beyond22-25, is designed to take full advantage of our B2B2C digital platform business model.

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  • Our strategic plan, Beyond22-25, is designed to take full advantage of our B2B2C digital platform business model.
  • We will extend our scope by accelerating the development of our solutions beyond meal benefits, beyond fuel cards and beyond payment solutions.
  • Our plan is based on sustained organic growth, but also on our ability to seize external growth opportunities.
  • At the same time, Edenred has invested increasingly heavily in its technology assets to establish itself as an innovation leader.