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UNDER ARMOUR ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP TRANSITION

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that Kevin Plank will become President & Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2024. Plank will succeed Stephanie Linnartz, who will be stepping down as President & Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board. In connection with Plank's appointment, Dr. Mohamed A. El-Erian, an independent director since 2018 and Lead Director since 2020, will become the non-executive Chair of the Board. Plank, who will transition from Executive Chair of the Board, will remain a director. Linnartz will remain an advisor to the company through April 30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Plank, who will transition from Executive Chair of the Board, will remain a director.
  • "On behalf of the full team, I want to thank Stephanie for her contributions to Under Armour.
  • "During her tenure, she strengthened the leadership team with executive hires in critical areas, including product, design, supply chain, consumer connectivity, and regional management.
  • Plank founded Under Armour in 1996, and since then, he has been the driving force behind its innovative products and brand.

GRIST Consulting Celebrates the Winners of its GRIST Service Excellence and Sales Excellence Awards from the Auscontact National Awards

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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GRIST Consulting , a change management consultancy that specialises in the people-side of change, is excited to celebrate the winners of its GRIST Service Excellence and Sales Excellence Awards from the Auscontact National Awards that recognised customer-centric behaviours demonstrated by consultants in service and sales contact centres.

Key Points: 
  • GRIST Consulting , a change management consultancy that specialises in the people-side of change, is excited to celebrate the winners of its GRIST Service Excellence and Sales Excellence Awards from the Auscontact National Awards that recognised customer-centric behaviours demonstrated by consultants in service and sales contact centres.
  • The GRIST Service Excellence and Sales Excellence Awards utilised judging that was based on a unique, objective, behavioural assessment of the customer service experience by assessing key behaviours linked to real-world outcomes.
  • “A huge congratulations to our finalists – it was fantastic to see you all at the awards!” said a spokesperson for GRIST Consulting.
  • By consistently providing a specific solution and explaining its features, customer expectations are met, giving consultants the confidence to ask for the sale,” furthered the spokesperson from GRIST Consulting.

Allianz Trade launches Allianz Trade pay, a new range of services fully dedicated to B2B e-commerce activities

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Allianz Trade pay provides simplicity, security, flexibility and competitiveness

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  • Allianz Trade pay provides simplicity, security, flexibility and competitiveness
    With its e-commerce credit insurance, Allianz Trade offers real-time coverage against non-payment risks to B2B marketplaces, BNPL1 providers and e-merchants.
  • As such, Allianz Trade launches Allianz Trade pay, a wide set of solutions dedicated to all e-commerce players, from credit insurance to instant financing and KYB processes.
  • The strength of Allianz Trade pay lays in the provision of complementary services, with frictionless integration to your payment pathway.
  • Allianz Trade pay brings simplicity, security, flexibility and competitiveness to the B2B e-commerce market,” states François Burtin, Global Head of e-commerce at Allianz Trade.

AlTi Tiedemann Global welcomes strategic investment of up to $450m from Allianz X and Constellation Wealth Capital

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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AlTi Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading independent global wealth and alternatives manager with approximately $68 billion in combined assets, today announced a strategic investment of up to $450 million by Allianz X and Constellation Wealth Capital (“CWC”).

Key Points: 
  • AlTi Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading independent global wealth and alternatives manager with approximately $68 billion in combined assets, today announced a strategic investment of up to $450 million by Allianz X and Constellation Wealth Capital (“CWC”).
  • CWC, an investment advisory firm specializing in making investments in industry-leading wealth managers, will invest $150 million.
  • AlTi will use the capital principally to fund its mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) pipeline and organic growth activities.
  • Michael Tiedemann, Chief Executive Officer of AlTi Tiedemann Global, said:
    “This investment accelerates AlTi’s trajectory to become the leading global independent UHNW wealth management platform, with strategic and targeted expertise in alternatives.

Pacific Prime Chosen as WBN’s Preferred IPMI Provider

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Monday, February 19, 2024
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International insurance brokerage Pacific Prime has been chosen as the preferred Individual Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) provider by the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) after a rigorous due diligence process.

Key Points: 
  • International insurance brokerage Pacific Prime has been chosen as the preferred Individual Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) provider by the Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) after a rigorous due diligence process.
  • Over the years, Pacific Prime and WBN members have developed a strong partnership.
  • After extensive due diligence, we selected Pacific Prime as our preferred partner to deliver Individual Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) services to our members.
  • We have a long-standing, trusted relationship with Pacific Prime and know that we share the same high standards of delivery.”
    Neil Raymond, CEO of Pacific Prime responded: “This strategic partnership is a testament to the trust and assurance WBN has of our expertise in the IPMI market.

United Kingdom Commercial Motor Insurance Market Dynamics and Opportunities: The Impact of Inflation and Emerging Technology, such as AI and Autonomous Vehicles

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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DUBLIN, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom (UK) Commercial Motor Insurance Market Dynamics and Opportunities 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom (UK) Commercial Motor Insurance Market Dynamics and Opportunities 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • It discusses the claims landscape in 2022, as well as the motor market and upcoming regulatory changes within insurance.
  • Future impactors in the market - including inflation and emerging technology, such as AI and autonomous vehicles - are also covered.
  • The UK commercial motor insurance market contracted by 0.3% from 2021 to 2022 to reach a value of GBP5.65 billion.

AXA XL appoints Anne Marie Elder as Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has announced that Anne Marie Elder will take on the newly created role of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, effective April 1.

Key Points: 
  • HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has announced that Anne Marie Elder will take on the newly created role of Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty, effective April 1.
  • In her new role, Ms. Elder will collaborate with regional underwriting operations to set the strategic direction, and support business development, of AXA XL's collective Marine, Aerospace, and Specialty Niche portfolios, under a newly created Global Specialty branch, part of AXA XL's Global Chief Underwriting Office (GCUO).
  • The GCUO works with AXA XL's regional underwriting teams to support profitable growth, assisting with underwriting discipline, pricing, risk aggregation and global product strategy.
  • Ms. Elder currently serves as AXA XL's Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Marine.

EQS-News: Stabilus S.E.: Annual General Meeting approves a dividend of €1.75 per share and the election of an additional member of the Supervisory Board

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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Koblenz, February 7, 2024 – The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Stabilus S.E.

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  • Koblenz, February 7, 2024 – The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Stabilus S.E.
  • The company will thus pay an unchanged dividend for the 2023 fiscal year (which ended on September 30, 2023) of €1.75 per share.
  • The Annual General Meeting also approved the agenda item relating to the expansion of the Supervisory Board from five to six members, and Susanne Heckelsberger was elected as a new member of the Supervisory Board.
  • The management consultant has been a member of the Supervisory Board of Villeroy & Boch AG since July 2020 and of Vitesco Technologies Group AG since September 2021.

Voya Financial announces fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results:

Key Points: 
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), announced today its fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results:
    Fourth-quarter 2023 net income available to common shareholders of $118 million, or $1.10 per diluted share, and after-tax adjusted operating earnings1 of $174 million, or $1.63 per diluted share.
  • Full-year 2023 results reflect record after-tax adjusted operating earnings in Health Solutions, expense discipline, and significant excess capital generation.
  • “Our fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 results demonstrate our commitment to execution; discipline in managing expenses while continuing to reinvest in our businesses; and the benefits of Voya’s diversified, capital-light business mix,” said Heather Lavallee, chief executive officer, Voya Financial.
  • This focus — along with the multiple ways we support our colleagues and communities — continues to set Voya apart in the marketplace.

Greenbacker announces new Chief Financial Officer, expands team with new Head of Infrastructure and Head of Capital Markets

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Daniel De Boer, former Head of Renewables, Allianz Capital Partners of America, joins as Head of Infrastructure.

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  • Daniel De Boer, former Head of Renewables, Allianz Capital Partners of America, joins as Head of Infrastructure.
  • Carl Weatherley-White, former Advantage Capital Managing Director, joins as Head of Capital Markets.
  • Greenbacker also welcomes Daniel De Boer as Head of Infrastructure and Carl Weatherley-White as Head of Capital Markets.
  • As Managing Director & Treasurer at Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure, he spearheaded the firm’s financial strategy and closed numerous bank and capital market transactions.