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Gifts They'll Love: Staples Canada launches Kids Gift Guide and Holiday Gifting Centre

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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A destination for unique and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list with the latest technology, learning toys for kids, personalized gifts and more

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  • A destination for unique and thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list with the latest technology, learning toys for kids, personalized gifts and more
    RICHMOND HILL, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Holiday season has officially arrived at Staples Canada with the launch of the Staples Kids Holiday Gift Guide and its Holiday Gifting Centre .
  • Gifts That You'll Feel Good About: Staples Kids Learn and Play
    On the heels of its launch of Staples Kids Learn and Play , Staples is introducing the Staples Kids Holiday Gift Guide this season, filled with inspiration and showcasing an array of play-based learning gifts that enhance the minds of young learners, all while having fun.
  • Find the Staples Kids Holiday Gift Guide online or in-store at your local Staples.
  • Staples' Holiday Gifting Centre is an easy destination for Canadians to get inspiration and find the perfect gift for anyone on their list.

Hudson Awarded 15-Year Contract At Fresno Yosemite International Airport For Three Travel Convenience Stores

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Hudson , a Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN) company (soon to become Avolta ), and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, today announced it is set to open three reimagined travel convenience stores at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in 2024 and 2025 under a newly awarded 15-year contract.

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  • Hudson , a Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN) company (soon to become Avolta ), and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, today announced it is set to open three reimagined travel convenience stores at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in 2024 and 2025 under a newly awarded 15-year contract.
  • As such, Hudson will convert and expand its existing retail spaces into three completely transformed stores including a standalone Hudson store, a combination Hudson and Brookstone store, and a first-of-its-kind hybrid concept, Hudson and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
  • The stores will be operated with longtime local Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Partner Martinez Niebla, LLC.
  • Hudson and Brookstone – This store brings together Hudson’s iconic travel convenience brand and Brookstone, the ultimate electronics destination, offered exclusively in airports by Hudson .

Hudson Awarded 15-Year Contract At Fresno Yosemite International Airport For Three Travel Convenience Stores

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Now Operating In Fresno Until 2040, New Contract Reaffirms Hudson’s Commitment To Revolutionizing The Travel Experience

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  • Now Operating In Fresno Until 2040, New Contract Reaffirms Hudson’s Commitment To Revolutionizing The Travel Experience
    East Rutherford, N.J., October 26, 2023 – Hudson , a Dufry AG (SIX: DUFN) company (soon to become Avolta ), and travel experience leader with more than 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist destinations across North America, today announced it is set to open three reimagined travel convenience stores at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) in 2024 and 2025 under a newly awarded 15-year contract.
  • As such, Hudson will convert and expand its existing retail spaces into three completely transformed stores including a standalone Hudson store, a combination Hudson and Brookstone store, and a first-of-its-kind hybrid concept, Hudson and Einstein Bros. Bagels.
  • The stores will be operated with longtime local Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) Partner Martinez Niebla, LLC.
  • Hudson and Brookstone – This store brings together Hudson’s iconic travel convenience brand and Brookstone, the ultimate electronics destination, offered exclusively in airports by Hudson .

The Hartford Names Stephen Deane Chief Claims Officer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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The Hartford has appointed Stephen Deane chief claims officer effective Nov. 6.

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  • The Hartford has appointed Stephen Deane chief claims officer effective Nov. 6.
  • Deane will report directly to John Kinney, head of Claims and Operations, and will be a member of The Hartford’s executive leadership team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019110059/en/
    The Hartford's Chief Claims Officer Stephen Deane (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are thrilled that Steve is returning to The Hartford,” said Kinney.
  • Nasenbenny joined the company in 1999 as legal counsel and was named chief claims officer in 2021.

Consumer Satisfaction With Health Insurance Hits Record High, While Nonhospital Care Joins Index Leaders, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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Health insurance satisfaction surges 4% to a record-high score of 76 (out of 100), with customer engagement points like call centers and websites improving 5% year over year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI ® ) Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 .

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  • Health insurance satisfaction surges 4% to a record-high score of 76 (out of 100), with customer engagement points like call centers and websites improving 5% year over year, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI ® ) Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 .
  • Health insurers experience widespread policyholder satisfaction gains, with all but one provider upping their ACSI score.
  • Satisfaction with hospitals rises too, driven by improved outpatient care, which climbs 5% to an ACSI score of 81.
  • The ACSI Insurance and Health Care Study 2022-2023 is based on interviews with 12,849 customers, chosen at random and contacted via email between October 2022 and September 2023.

Heffernan Foundation Benefit 'One Night in Old Havana' Raises $2.5 Million

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Foundation, the charitable giving program for Heffernan Insurance Brokers, held a charity event Saturday, September 16, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif., which raised $2.5 million.

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  • WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Heffernan Foundation, the charitable giving program for Heffernan Insurance Brokers, held a charity event Saturday, September 16, 2023, in San Francisco, Calif., which raised $2.5 million.
  • All proceeds benefit Heffernan Foundation and the following five nonprofit beneficiaries: The Affordability Project, Alameda County Community Food Bank, Cristo Rey De La Salle, ICA Cristo Rey Academy, and 10,000 degrees.
  • Celebrating the 35thanniversary of the founding of Heffernan Insurance Brokers in 1988, the 'One Night in Old Havana' themed evening included cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, casino games, a live auction and raffle, as well as music from Lucky Devils Band.
  • "On behalf of Heffernan Insurance Brokers and Heffernan Foundation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors, vendor partners, colleagues, family, and friends for making a difference in the lives of the nonprofits we support," said Michelle Lonaker, Executive Director of Heffernan Foundation.

BrokerTech Ventures Accelerator Program Demonstrates Success with Startups

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTech Ventures (BTV), a pioneering broker-centric accelerator program in the insurtech industry, is thrilled to announce remarkable results from its latest report showcasing the outstanding achievements of its accelerator startups.

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  • DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrokerTech Ventures (BTV) , a pioneering broker-centric accelerator program in the insurtech industry, is thrilled to announce remarkable results from its latest report showcasing the outstanding achievements of its accelerator startups.
  • Key highlights from the BTV accelerator program include:
    Continued Success — 96 percent, or 46 out of the 48 startups that have participated in the BTV accelerator program, are still operating or have been successfully acquired, affirming the program's role as a catalyst for sustainable growth within the insurtech industry.
  • Exceptional Growth — On average, startups that have gone through the BTV accelerator program have witnessed their valuations double since their enrollment, showcasing the program's effectiveness in fostering rapid growth and development within the insurtech sector.
  • Applications for the 2024 BrokerTech Ventures accelerator cohort open on November 1, 2023.

Workers’ Compensation Leaders Recognized with IAIABC President’s Awards

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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Mark Long, former Senior Deputy Director, Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency and then-IAIABC President, recognized eight individuals for their service to the IAIABC and the workers’ compensation industry at the IAIABC 109th Convention.

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  • Mark Long, former Senior Deputy Director, Michigan Workers’ Disability Compensation Agency and then-IAIABC President, recognized eight individuals for their service to the IAIABC and the workers’ compensation industry at the IAIABC 109th Convention.
  • The 2023 President’s Award was given to Jennifer Wolf, President and CEO, Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Insurers Association.
  • This award is given in appreciation for dedicated leadership and service to the IAIABC and workers’ compensation community.
  • The 2023 Frances Perkins Award was given to Matt Carey, Chief Administrator, Rhode Island Division of Workers’ Compensation.

The Institutes Now Affiliated With the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA)

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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The Institutes , a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance, have affiliated with the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA) , which primarily focuses on providing education and networking opportunities within the areas of insurance accounting and finance.

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  • The Institutes , a not-for-profit comprised of diverse affiliates that educate, elevate, and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance, have affiliated with the Insurance Accounting and Systems Association (IASA) , which primarily focuses on providing education and networking opportunities within the areas of insurance accounting and finance.
  • "We are excited by the opportunity IASA provides for The Institutes to serve those specifically interested in the critical areas of insurance accounting and finance," said Peter L. Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes.
  • IASA will maintain its current membership services, chapters and events, and will operate as a business unit of The Institutes.
  • The addition of IASA's statutory accounting professionals to The Institutes’ growing organization will bring new expertise and perspectives to the forefront, further enhancing the knowledge base of the insurance field.

Introducing Renewal Kit™ for Travelers: Elevate Your Travel Experience Naturally with Kyowa's Setria® Glutathione

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kyowa Hakko USA is excited to announce that its partner Renewal Kit has launched Renewal Kit™ for Travelers, a breakthrough pure food-based supplement regimen designed to enhance your well-being during travel.

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  • Renewal Kit™ for Travelers is formulated from clinical research, making it a trusted choice for travelers seeking a natural way to support their body's needs.
  • How to Use Renewal Kit™ for Travelers:
    For optimal results, take one Renewal Kit™ for Travelers per every nonstop flight.
  • The Science Behind Renewal Kit™ for Travelers:
    Renewal Kit™ for Travelers harnesses the power of Kyowa's Setria Glutathione, a groundbreaking compound that supports cellular health.
  • Renewal Kit for Travelers is now available for purchase, offering you a new way to travel with resilience and vitality.