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NAIC Announces Gary Anderson as CEO

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Saturday, March 16, 2024
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"Selecting the next NAIC CEO has been arduous but rewarding," said NAIC President and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais.

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  • "Selecting the next NAIC CEO has been arduous but rewarding," said NAIC President and Connecticut Insurance Commissioner Andrew Mais.
  • "We were looking for the best fit, and we found it in Gary Anderson.
  • I am excited to embark on the next adventure as CEO of the NAIC, supporting the state-based system of insurance regulation.
  • In December 2022, Anderson was honored with the Raymond G. Farmer Award for Exceptional Leadership by the NAIC.

As Drafted, Insurance Commissioner's Proposed Rules for Insurance Catastrophe Models Preserve Secrecy of Black Box Models

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following statement about the proposed catastrophe modeling rules released by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog issued the following statement about the proposed catastrophe modeling rules released by Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara today.
  • "Black box catastrophe models are notoriously contradictory and unreliable, which is why public review and transparency are key before insurance companies are allowed to use them to raise rates.
  • Commissioner Lara's proposed rule appears drafted to limit the information available to the public about the impact of models on rates in violation of Proposition 103.
  • Read Consumer Watchdog's testimony before the July and September 2023 catastrophe modeling workshops at the Department of Insurance.

Verkada Establishes Federal Advisory Board, Continues to Build on Offerings for Government Customers

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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SAN MATEO, Calif., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, today announced the appointment of four leaders to its newly formed Federal Advisory Board. The board, which brings together experts with extensive experience across the public sector, will provide counsel to Verkada as it continues to expand its product offering for the Federal Government. Board members include: Kiersten Todt, former Chief of Staff of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA); Vice Admiral Timothy Szymanski (Retired), former Deputy Commander of United States Special Operations Command; Dan Mathews, former Commissioner of the US Public Buildings Service; and Robert Efrus, Founder and CEO of federal consulting firm, Efrus Federal Advisors LLC.

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  • The board, which brings together experts with extensive experience across the public sector, will provide counsel to Verkada as it continues to expand its product offering for the Federal Government.
  • Today, Verkada offers Federal Government-Grade models that are FIPS 140-2 validated, and, earlier this month, announced FIPS cameras, and visitor management solution Verkada Guest, are supported in AWS GovCloud .
  • "Our approach to building has always been first to deeply understand the needs of our customers," said Filip Kaliszan, Co-Founder and CEO at Verkada.
  • "Our new Federal Advisory Board is critical to helping us continue to do that in a thoughtful way when it comes to engineering our products for the evolving needs of federal customers."

Public Louisiana University Launches Digital Mental Health and Wellness Solution to Meet Student Needs

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University, a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool. Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill, the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.

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  • LAKE CHARLES, La., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeese State University , a regional public university ranked as one of the top public institutions in the South, today announced a major expansion of its efforts to boost student mental health and wellness with the launch of a digital mental health and teletherapy tool.
  • Through a collaboration with Boston-based teletherapy pioneer Uwill , the university will now offer a mental health and wellness environment 24/7/365 to its students—at a time when campus counseling centers nationwide are reporting a sharp increase in acute mental health challenges.
  • The current generation of college students requires a diverse and flexible approach to mental health," said Dr. Kedrick Nicholas, Dean of Student Affairs at McNeese State University.
  • To help meet the need for enhanced mental health support, the university will utilize Uwill's proprietary technology, which makes it possible for students to facilitate immediate appointments with licensed mental health counselors based on student needs and preferences.

Preferred Behavioral Health Group and HOPE Sheds Light Launch Fostering Hope Program

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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LAKEWOOD, N.J., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hope. Heal. Thrive. Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) in partnership with HOPE Sheds Light (HSL) has launched the Fostering Hope program, through a government grant from the Ocean County Opioid Settlement Council and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. The program provides both clinical and peer support recovery services for people with substance use disorders.

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  • Preferred Behavioral Health Group (PBHG) in partnership with HOPE Sheds Light (HSL) has launched the Fostering Hope program, through a government grant from the Ocean County Opioid Settlement Council and the Ocean County Board of Commissioners.
  • The program provides both clinical and peer support recovery services for people with substance use disorders.
  • Fostering Hope offers sober living access, 24/7 peer support, family support, group support, counseling, and medication management for Ocean County residents who are at least 18 years old.
  • For more information about the Fostering Hope program, interested individuals can email [email protected] or call 848-346-9228.

New York's PSS to Recognize Trailblazing Geriatrician Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, NYC's Department for the Aging and CaringKind at Annual Awards Presentation, May 9

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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NEW YORK , March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PSS (www.pssusa.org), a multi-service nonprofit agency that has served older New Yorkers and their families for more than 60 years, today named three champions in the field of aging whose work will be celebrated at its annual PSS Honors event at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Manhattan on Thursday evening, May 9:

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  • The eighth annual Circle of Care Award, for excellence in dementia treatment, salutes CaringKind for breaking new ground in Alzheimer's caregiving.
  • The organization partners with PSS's Circle of Care program, which provides assistance and respite to family caregivers.
  • CaringKind President and CEO Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh will accept on behalf of the agency.
  • The award stems from the PSS "Coming of Age" program, which inspires people 50 and older to live with passion and purpose.

Minister MacAulay announces re-appointment to Canadian Grain Commission

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Lonny McKague as Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 11, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the re-appointment of Lonny McKague as Commissioner of the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC).
  • The CGC regulates grain handling in Canada and establishes and maintains science-based standards of quality for Canadian grain.
  • "The Canadian Grain Commission plays a vitally important role in Canadian agriculture and Lonny McKague's experience, expertise, and tireless advocacy for Canadian producers are incredibly valuable assets.
  • -          The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food
    The Canadian Grain Commission works to:
    In 2016, the Government of Canada implemented an open, transparent and merit-based process for selecting Governor in Council appointees.

Historical Documents Display Persian Missionary Experiences From The 1800s

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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SAN MARCOS, Calif., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Kathryn McLane has compiled correspondence between a group of eight 19th century missionaries in Brothers Of The Red Velvet Chapeaux ($22.49, paperback, 9781662893407; $9.99, e-book, 9781662893414).

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  • In this third installment in a series, McLane continues recounting the stories of multi-generational families of missionaries in Persia and Turkey in a period spanning 1840 to 1920.
  • Kathryn McLane, PhD is the granddaughter, great-granddaughter and great-great granddaughter of three generations of missionaries that served in Persia and Kurdistan.
  • She has spent seven years researching the lives of her relatives and other missionaries in Persia, Turkey, and Asia Minor in order to write an accurate historical account of their lives.
  • Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world's largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 20,000 titles published to date.

ICO sets out priorities to protect children's privacy online

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their data protection practices so children are safer when using their services. This comes as the regulator sets out its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children's personal information online.

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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is calling on social media and video-sharing platforms to improve their data protection practices so children are safer when using their services. This comes as the regulator sets out its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children's personal information online.

Press release - European Parliament Press Kit for the European Council of 21 and 22 March 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

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In this press kit, you will find a selection of the European Parliament’s press releases reflecting MEPs’ priorities for topics on the summit agenda. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP