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CDC Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program to Expand to Two New US International Airports in Miami and Chicago

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Miami International Airport, Genomics, Federation, Traveler, Pneumonia, JFK, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Partnership, COVID-19, DNA, MIA, Bacteria, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Ginkgo Bioworks, Biosecurity, Mycoplasma, CDC, Airport, TGS, Collection, Federal, Vaccine

This expanded funding will also bring the number of airports in the program to a total of nine active sites: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Washington Dulles, Newark, Boston, Seattle, Miami, and Chicago.

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  • This expanded funding will also bring the number of airports in the program to a total of nine active sites: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Washington Dulles, Newark, Boston, Seattle, Miami, and Chicago.
  • Since its inception in September 2021, the TGS program has demonstrated its ability to serve as an early detection mechanism for new pathogens and fill gaps in global biosurveillance.
  • In October 2023, the program expanded to cover a list of more than 30 viral and bacterial targets.
  • “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to take the TGS program to the next level.

Travelers Honors 2024 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Winners

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Professional Services, Business, Insurance, The Travelers Companies, TRV, Traveler

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced the recipients of its 2024 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Award.

Key Points: 
  • The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ) today announced the recipients of its 2024 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year Award.
  • The honorees were recognized for their excellent customer service, dedication to their communities, commitment to Travelers and long-term profitable growth.
  • “In the dynamic landscape of insurance, independent agents play an indispensable role in helping customers safeguard the things that matter most to them,” said Michael Klein, Executive Vice President and President of Personal Insurance at Travelers.
  • To find an agent in your area, visit travelers.com/findagent .

Inszone Insurance Announces Addition of Stephanie Bush to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Finance, Business, Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Traveler, Growth, The Hartford, Trustee, National Council, Connecticut Science Center

Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • Inszone Insurance Services, a leading national provider of commercial, personal and benefits insurance, is proud to announce the appointment of Stephanie Bush to its board of directors.
  • Ms. Bush brings a wealth of industry knowledge and leadership experience to Inszone Insurance.
  • "We're excited to welcome Stephanie Bush to our board of directors," said Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance.
  • With Ms. Bush joining the board of directors, Inszone Insurance is poised for continued growth and innovation, further solidifying its position as a leading insurance brokerage firm.

Multi Image Group's (MIG) Long List of Recently Renewed Clients and Why They Keep Coming Back for More

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Friday, March 22, 2024
Partnership, Philosophy, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, KPI, MIG, Traveler, Intuition, Volvo, Human, BOCA

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi Image Group (MIG) is proud of our 45-year legacy of partnerships with world-class clients from a diverse range of industry verticals.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi Image Group (MIG) is proud of our 45-year legacy of partnerships with world-class clients from a diverse range of industry verticals.
  • MIG is proud of the fact that 93% of our business year-to-year is from existing clients.
  • Some of MIG's clients who have recently renewed their contracts are Travelers, Intuitive, Volvo Group and more.
  • These clients trust MIG as their event production partner year to year due to MIG's fierce commitment to delivering unparalleled excellence and innovation in all projects undertaken.

CDC Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance Program to Expand to Two New US International Airports in Miami and Chicago

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
O'Hare International Airport, Miami International Airport, Genomics, Federation, Traveler, Pneumonia, JFK, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Partnership, COVID-19, Public, DNA, Bacteria, MIA, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Ginkgo Bioworks, Federal, Biosecurity, Mycoplasma, CDC, Airport, TGS, Collection, Vaccine

BOSTON, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA), which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and XpresCheck, by XWELL, Inc. (Nasdaq: XWEL), a leader in the delivery of onsite pathogen screening, today announced they are expanding the CDC's Traveler-based Genomic Surveillance program (TGS) to new collection locations at US international airports in Miami (MIA) and Chicago (ORD).

Key Points: 
  • This expanded funding will also bring the number of airports in the program to a total of nine active sites: Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York (JFK), Washington Dulles, Newark, Boston, Seattle, Miami, and Chicago.
  • In October 2023, the program expanded to cover a list of more than 30 viral and bacterial targets.
  • We are honored that CDC continues to trust this consortium to deliver a strategic piece of our biothreat preparedness."
  • "The additional funding of the program allows us to add infrastructure to support new mobile testing centers at Miami International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Vouch Raises $25 million on Strong 2023 Performance

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Insurance, IBM, SAN, LLM, Traveler, IBM Watson, Growth, Hallucination, Head

The insider-led round was oversubscribed and follows a year of strong business performance, including 66% year-over-year revenue growth and favorable loss ratio outcomes.

Key Points: 
  • The insider-led round was oversubscribed and follows a year of strong business performance, including 66% year-over-year revenue growth and favorable loss ratio outcomes.
  • This growth trajectory is supported by an annual premium retention rate of over 120%, alongside improving margins across the business.
  • Sam Hodges, Co-founder and CEO of Vouch, remarked, "2023 was a landmark year for Vouch, driven by our team's dedication and our investors' belief in our mission.
  • I'm proud that we're one of the few companies in our market that has achieved our goals despite industry headwinds, balancing pursuit of our big vision with strong business performance.

Insurance AI, Strategy & More at FOIUSA

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Principal Financial Group, Traveler, Radar, CNA, Thought, ASAP, Allstate, Insurance, Erie Insurance Group, Business, USAA, USP, FM Global, State, Liberty Mutual, AXA

Get registration sorted this week and save $400 on ticket prices - you'll be joining 100s of carriers in the Windy City.

Key Points: 
  • Get registration sorted this week and save $400 on ticket prices - you'll be joining 100s of carriers in the Windy City.
  • Just last week we received bookings from Allianz, Liberty Mutual, Intact, Horace Mann, Kin Insurance, State Farm®, Prudential, Fremont Insurance, USAA, Pacific Specialty, Openly, United Educators & many more.
  • Quality over quantity: No hiding behind a huge attendee list - we're focused on bringing together an audience of insurance carriers, e.g.
  • Allstate, Travelers, AXA XL, Northwestern Mutual, CNA, Principal Financial, RLI Insurance, FM Global, Erie Insurance, Highmark Health, Group 1001, The Hanover, New York Life, The Hartford, Kin Insurance & many more.

Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa Rebrands to Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Vacation, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Memorial, Golf, Traveler, Columbia Sussex, Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Schitt's Creek, PGA, Hotel

On March 1, 2024, the former Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa rebrands as Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island , the only Hilton-branded full-service resort within 200 miles of Hilton Head island.

Key Points: 
  • On March 1, 2024, the former Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa rebrands as Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island , the only Hilton-branded full-service resort within 200 miles of Hilton Head island.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240229631672/en/
    Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head, formerly Marriott Hilton Head Resort & Spa, is the only Hilton-branded full-service resort within 200 miles of Hilton Head Island.
  • Located across from Palmetto Dunes on 285 acres of saltwater coastline, the Shelter Cove Community includes Shelter Cove Harbour, Shelter Cove Plaza, and the new Shelter Cove Towne Centre.
  • From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Shelter Cove hosts a weekly fireworks show and guests of Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head can walk to Shelter Cove or those staying in the ten-story resort tower get an unparalleled view of the show.

K2 Insurance Services Appoints Richard Coello as CEO of K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International)

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Acquisition, Growth, Warburg Pincus, Fintech, Traveler

K2 Insurance Services , a leading independent specialty insurance program manager, announces today the appointment of Richard Coello as CEO of K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), taking effect on March 1, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • K2 Insurance Services , a leading independent specialty insurance program manager, announces today the appointment of Richard Coello as CEO of K2 Group Holdings Limited (K2 International), taking effect on March 1, 2024.
  • Coello has a successful track record of building underwriting businesses having established K2 Financial from startup to a $65M premium business over the last decade and more recently adding additional products to the Fintech and US direct markets.
  • Coello has co-managed the K2 International business with David Carson, since it was acquired by K2 Insurance Services in May of 2020 and provided guidance through the recent acquisition by Warburg Pincus.
  • I am looking forward to meeting the next generation of underwriting talent and providing them with the infrastructure necessary to build their own successful businesses.”

Travelers Institute Launches 2024 National Cybersecurity Tour

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Professional Services, Business, Security, Technology, Small Business, Insurance, Public policy, Traveler, CISA, Assistant, Mitigation, Computer security, Information system, The Travelers Companies, TRV, Organization, SBA

The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ), today announced the start of its Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore® 2024 tour schedule.

Key Points: 
  • The Travelers Institute , the public policy division of The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV ), today announced the start of its Cyber: Prepare, Prevent, Mitigate, Restore® 2024 tour schedule.
  • The overwhelming majority of respondents (81%) believe that having proper cybersecurity controls in place is critical to the well-being of their company.
  • “Cyber risks can cause major operational and financial disruption to an organization, which is why it’s important for businesses – particularly small enterprises – to take preventive measures,” said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers.
  • The SBA has made it a priority to help business owners understand the importance of cybersecurity and ways they can safeguard their customers’ data.”
    Travelers Institute programs are free and open to the public.