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Mid-South Capital Connection Panels Explore the Dealmaking Environment

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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NASHVILLE, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mid-South ACG Capital Connection, which facilitates dealmaking by bringing together professionals involved in pursuing middle market growth and M&A projects, has announced conference panels and topics to be examined.

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  • NASHVILLE, May 04, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Mid-South ACG Capital Connection, which facilitates dealmaking by bringing together professionals involved in pursuing middle market growth and M&A projects, has announced conference panels and topics to be examined.
  • Theyll look at the emergence of direct lending within auctions, and how sponsors are accessing the full spectrum of private and public capital to achieve success.
  • Its part of what makes Mid-South Capital Connection such a unique event for discovering trends, securing capital, evaluating investment ideas, networking with fellow professionals and finding new avenues to enhance corporate growth and value.
  • In addition to its panel showcase, Mid-South provides a private equity marketplace, an investment banking connection hall and one-on-one deal meetings.

Self-funded Employers Convene to Slash Costs, Transform Culture, and Shift to Virtual and Remote Care at the 14th Annual Healthcare Revolution Conference

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th annual Healthcare Revolution conference (formerly the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Conference) is one week away.

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  • WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 14th annual Healthcare Revolution conference (formerly the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Conference) is one week away.
  • Care- Provide 40% of healthcare services virtually and through technology by 2025.
  • This year, Healthcare Revolution is making it easier than ever for self-funded employers to achieve these moonshots.
  • The sponsors of Healthcare Revolution are solution providers that exist to ensure that the conference's moonshots of costs, culture, and care are attainable to self-funded employers.

Lockton Launches New Insights & Innovation Lab to Accelerate Adoption of Leading-Edge Solutions That Drive Business and People Performance

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton Companies, the world's largest independent insurance brokerage and people solutions consulting group, announced today the launch of a new Insights & Innovation Lab for People Solutions. The new team of experts will focus on helping Lockton clients make their businesses better with new, cutting edge solutions, while also making their peoples' lives better through improved experiences and better care solutions.

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  • The expanded capabilities from the Lockton Insights & Innovation Lab will help clients identify and assess relevant market trends in healthcare & benefits, evaluate applicable solutions, and curate those solutions to find the best fit for their people and business needs.
  • The Insights & Innovation Lab is one of several new capabilities Lockton is investing in, along with improved data analytics, specialty practices and marketing communications.
  • The Insights & Innovation Lab will be directed by Michael Perlmutter, Senior Vice President.
  • For 13 consecutive years, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."

Forgepoint Capital Reports Record Growth & Adds Diverse Talent to Bolster Early-Stage Venture Capital Fund

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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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SolCyber Managed Security Services, Inc. was also incubated within Forgepoint and launched to market in July 2021.

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  • SolCyber Managed Security Services, Inc. was also incubated within Forgepoint and launched to market in July 2021.
  • Reynaldo "Rey" Kirton joined Forgepoint as a Senior Associate, after interning with the fund while obtaining his MBA.
  • Associate to Vice President
    For more information, view our latest post, Forgepoint Announces Six Team Promotions After Breakout Year of Growth and Performance , on the Forgepoint blog.
  • Forgepoint Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future.

Industry Veteran John Tomlinson Launches Gravitas Insurance Group

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insurance veteran John Tomlinson today announced the launch of Gravitas Insurance Group, the first insurance brokerage designed exclusively to serve the music and business management communities.

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Insurance veteran John Tomlinson today announced the launch of Gravitas Insurance Group , the first insurance brokerage designed exclusively to serve the music and business management communities.
  • In a March 15 Variety featurette on the announcement, Tomlinson said, "Business managers need an insurance partner willing to do whatever it takes to make them look like heroes to their clients.
  • Tomlinson believes that Gravitas' proprietary new service platform, Business Manager's Advantage, stands to become the future standard for the business management community.
  • Gravitas Insurance Group, the first insurance brokerage designed exclusively to serve the music and business management communities.

Binance Custody Obtains Cold Storage Insurance

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance Custody , an institutional-grade digital asset custody solution, has secured insurance to further strengthen investor protection.

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  • VILNIUS, Lithuania, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance Custody , an institutional-grade digital asset custody solution, has secured insurance to further strengthen investor protection.
  • Assets in segregated and cold storage are covered against physical loss, damage, theft, or internal collusion.
  • "We are honored to have had the opportunity to create an innovative insurance solution that fits Binance Custody's specific needs.
  • Users can take comfort in knowing that our custody solution is protected even in the unlikely event of physical loss or damage," said Cathy Yu, Head of Binance Custody.

AM Best Webinar: Unlocking Insurance Value from Data at Speed

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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AM Best will host a complimentary webinar titled Unlocking Insurance Value from Data at Speed, sponsored by Capgemini, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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  • AM Best will host a complimentary webinar titled Unlocking Insurance Value from Data at Speed, sponsored by Capgemini, on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. EST.
  • Just one in six insurers can claim to be a Data Master, and on average, is 63% more profitable.
  • In a one-hour webinar, a panel of insurance industry leaders and data scientists will explore which types of investments and use cases are being prioritized to drive innovation.
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

SL Green Signs Leases Totaling 574,000 Square Feet In the Fourth Quarter and Over 1.9 Million Square Feet In 2021

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattan’s largest office landlord, today announced that it signed leases totaling 573,806 square feet during the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the total volume of leases signed in 2021 to 1,929,714 square feet, well in excess of the Company’s initial projections of 1,300,000 square feet.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SL Green Realty Corp. (NYSE:SLG), Manhattans largest office landlord, today announced that it signed leases totaling 573,806 square feet during the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the total volume of leases signed in 2021 to 1,929,714 square feet, well in excess of the Companys initial projections of 1,300,000 square feet.
  • We enjoyed notable leasing velocity throughout our portfolio during the fourth quarter which is indicative of New York Citys on-going recovery.
  • As of December 31, 2021, SL Green held interests in 73 buildings totaling 34.9 million square feet.
  • This included ownership interests in 26.9 million square feet of Manhattan buildings and 7.1 million square feet securing debt and preferred equity investments.

New Survey Shows Rise in Time Off Policy Adjustments in Response to Growing Job Market

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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The results are part of Lockton's 2021 HR Trends Survey Report A Spotlight on Competitive Time Off Practices.

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  • The results are part of Lockton's 2021 HR Trends Survey Report A Spotlight on Competitive Time Off Practices.
  • "Organizations who aren't looking to offer competitive benefits will be left behind in the fight to attract and retain top talent."
  • The survey from Lockton showed key policy adjustments like better alignment with diversity, equity and inclusion programs; an increase in paid parental leave and other family-friendly approaches; and an increase in policies that provided flexibility for employees.
  • The Lockton HR Trends Survey included nearly 700 U.S. employers from a wide variety of major industries and regions, representing nearly 1.5 million employees.

David Lockton Joins Obsidian's Board of Directors

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Obsidian Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Obsidian"), an insurance holding company that, through its A.M. Best Rated "A-" insurance carrier subsidiaries, is focused on facilitating and supporting growth in specialty programs, announced today the appointment of insurance industry leader David Lockton to its parent company's Board of Directors.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Obsidian Insurance Holdings, Inc. ("Obsidian"), an insurance holding company that, through its A.M. Best Rated "A-" insurance carrier subsidiaries, is focused on facilitating and supporting growth in specialty programs, announced today the appointment of insurance industry leader David Lockton to its parent company's Board of Directors.
  • William Jewett, Chief Executive Officer of Obsidian, commented, "Dave Lockton is a tremendous addition to our Board.
  • For nearly four decades, Mr. Lockton has served as President, CEO, and then Chairman of Lockton Companies.
  • I look forward to actively engaging with the Obsidian team to grow and scale this dynamic and valuable addition to the marketplace," added Lockton.