Liberty Mutual

ReSource Pro Taps Meredith Barnes-Cook as Partner, Advisory & Research

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Monday, November 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReSource Pro, a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions for insurance providers, today announced Meredith Barnes-Cook as a Partner covering Advisory & Research. The addition of Barnes-Cook underscores ReSource Pro's commitment to expanding and enhancing its strategic consulting practice, which is made up of advisors and practitioners with decades of experience serving a broad range of insurance clients across the entire P&C ecosystem – distributors, carriers and tech companies.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ReSource Pro, a leading provider of technology-enabled business solutions for insurance providers, today announced Meredith Barnes-Cook as a Partner covering Advisory & Research.
  • Barnes-Cook brings nearly four decades of insurance operations and technology experience to ReSource Pro – a deep knowledge base that encompasses all lines of business and the complete insurance value chain.
  • Among the best in the industry, Resource Pro can deliver innovative, unique and efficient solutions for our clients."
  • Prior to joining ReSource Pro, Barnes-Cook spent 33 years at Liberty Mutual, where she was responsible for numerous digital, product and organizational transformations.

Chaffin Luhana Foundation Announces Winner of 2023 Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship

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Friday, November 3, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Chaffin Luhana Foundation is pleased to announce Tia Kaschauer as the winner of the 2023 Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship.

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  • Tia Kaschauer, a student at Oakland Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been awarded the 2023 Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship.
  • Established by law partners Eric Chaffin and Roopal Luhana in 2010, the Chaffin Luhana Foundation has long sought to encourage an end to distracted driving accidents in the U.S.
  • The Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship—a $2,500 award that the Foundation provides annually—is part of these efforts, and rewards one deserving student based on their essay raising awareness for the dangers of distracted driving.
  • "You can't read Ms. Kaschauer's essay without being moved by the experiences she has gone through," said Roopal Luhana, Founding Partner at Chaffin Luhana.

AWOIP Launches Expanded Insurance Program for Animal Welfare Organization Tangram Insurance

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

The program is designed to address the unique needs of all types of animal welfare organizations, including everything from small local rescues to larger exotic animal sanctuaries.

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  • The program is designed to address the unique needs of all types of animal welfare organizations, including everything from small local rescues to larger exotic animal sanctuaries.
  • Rekha Skantharaja, President and CEO of Tangram noted the key advantages of the program, "Our specialty program provides differentiated coverage for animal rescue, shelter, and sanctuary organizations that serve and protect animals.
  • Liberty Mutual's Tracey Sharis, President of Global Risk Solutions North American Programs, praised the program for addressing a key risk management challenge faced by animal welfare organizations across the country.
  • "The program effectively solves a growing challenge faced by animal welfare organizations trying to piece together multiple lines of business to cover critical loss exposures.

Haleon and UnitedLex Recognized as 2023 ACC Value Champions for Excellence in Legal Innovation

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Monday, October 23, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, and Haleon, a global leader in consumer health with brands trusted by millions of consumers, have been recognized as 2023 ACC Value Champions.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnitedLex , a leading data and professional services company specializing in litigation, intellectual property, contracts, compliance, and legal operations, and Haleon, a global leader in consumer health with brands trusted by millions of consumers, have been recognized as 2023 ACC Value Champions.
  • “UnitedLex worked with us to build and implement a Contracting Center of Excellence that was a first-of-its-kind in terms of sheer scale and complexity of tasks managed throughout the organization,” said Bob Mignanelli, VP & COO Legal, Haleon.
  • ACC highlights the winners for effectively driving value by cutting spending, improving budget predictability, and achieving better outcomes.
  • "Receiving the 2023 ACC Value Champions Award for our work with Haleon is a testament to our collaborative approach to legal innovation," said James Schellhase, CEO at UnitedLex.

Vertical Bridge Welcomes Angel Ruiz to Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, announced the appointment of Angel Ruiz to its Board of Directors today. Mr. Ruiz has worked in the telecom industry for more than 30 years and served on numerous board seats before joining the Board of Directors at Vertical Bridge.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vertical Bridge REIT, LLC ("Vertical Bridge" or "the Company"), the largest private owner and operator of communications infrastructure in the United States, announced the appointment of Angel Ruiz to its Board of Directors today.
  • Mr. Ruiz has worked in the telecom industry for more than 30 years and served on numerous board seats before joining the Board of Directors at Vertical Bridge.
  • "Vertical Bridge is a dynamic company making great strides during an exciting time for telecom infrastructure, and it is a great honor to join the board," said Mr. Ruiz.
  • "We are pleased to welcome Angel to the board of Vertical Bridge," said President and CEO, Ron Bizick.

The Hartford Names Stephen Deane Chief Claims Officer

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

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.

MJV Innovation to Sponsor InsureTech (ITC) Vegas

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Friday, October 20, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MJV Technology & Innovation is sponsoring this year's InsureTech (ITC) conference in Las Vegas.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MJV Technology & Innovation is sponsoring this year's InsureTech (ITC) conference in Las Vegas.
  • ITC is the world's largest gathering for insurance innovation and brings together the industry's top leaders, investors and entrepreneurs.
  • "We are excited to be joining ITC Vegas as a sponsor," said MJV CEO Mauricio Vianna.
  • MJV Innovation serves leading insurance companies in areas including innovation, business transformation and analytics.

OZ Digital Consulting's Dynamic New SVP of Digital Solutions is Focused on Future

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

"It's very exciting to introduce such a dynamic talent to the OZ leadership team," OZ Chief Solutions Officer Emmanuel Ramos said.

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  • "It's very exciting to introduce such a dynamic talent to the OZ leadership team," OZ Chief Solutions Officer Emmanuel Ramos said.
  • "Steve brings a wealth of experience in strategic technology leadership and business growth, with a focus on driving digital transformation.
  • "I am thrilled to join OZ because of the company's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence," Bakanov says.
  • To learn more about the wide range of digital consulting services, visit our website .

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

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.

Solera’s Bill Brower Honored by 2023 PropertyCasualty360 Insurance Luminaries Awards

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Solera Holdings , LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced Bill Brower, Vice President of Industry Relations at Solera has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the Claims Innovation category.

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  • Solera Holdings , LLC, the global leader in vehicle lifecycle management, today announced Bill Brower, Vice President of Industry Relations at Solera has been named to PropertyCasualty360’s Insurance Luminaries Class of 2023 in the Claims Innovation category.
  • Brower is a widely recognized claims leader across the insurance property and casualty (P&C) claims and automotive Industry with more than 30 years’ experience leading claims teams with top companies including Nationwide Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, and now, Solera.
  • “I am deeply honored and humbled to stand among these outstanding leaders in claims automation,” expressed Brower.
  • “Today’s top insurance organizations recognize the industry’s history and purpose while embodying contemporary processes and services,” says NU Property & Casualty Executive Editor Elana Ashanti Jefferson.