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BerniePortal and MetLife Announce Solution to Help Small Employers Compete in the War for Talent

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BerniePortal, the all-in-one Payroll / HR / Benefits platform for small business and MetLife, a global leader in insurance and employee benefits, are proud to announce a new solution to make it easier for small employers to offer broader benefits packages to their employees. Leveraging MetLife's comprehensive insurance solutions and BerniePortal's cutting-edge technology, it will offer efficiency and value to employers and employees alike.

Key Points: 
  • Leveraging MetLife's comprehensive insurance solutions and BerniePortal's cutting-edge technology, it will offer efficiency and value to employers and employees alike.
  • As a result of the new solution, employers using BerniePortal's platform can have their employees' benefit elections seamlessly and securely transmitted to MetLife, review their MetLife bill and pay it automatically and electronically - all in BerniePortal.
  • This gap puts small employers at a major disadvantage in the war for talent, while limiting small business employees' access to valuable insurance coverage.
  • We also share BerniePortal's dedication to serving small employers and empowering them to compete successfully in the war for talent," said Cynthia Smith, senior vice president, Regional Business at MetLife.

Steve Clifford joins Carofin as Managing Director

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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BREVARD, N.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities (collectively “Carofin”) are pleased to announce that Steve Clifford has joined the firm as a Managing Director.

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  • BREVARD, N.C., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carofin and Carolina Financial Securities (collectively “Carofin”) are pleased to announce that Steve Clifford has joined the firm as a Managing Director.
  • “Steve brings a wealth of experience, in particular in income planning, to our mission of offering direct private investments to high-net-worth-individuals and family offices,” commented Bruce V. Roberts, Carofin’s C.E.O.
  • Clifford was responsible for his firm’s sales through wirehouse, regional, and independent investment advisory channels.
  • “Building and managing sales teams, in particular in the financial services sector, has been my passion for over 35 years,” said Clifford.

MetLife Hires New Head of Data Enablement

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michelleta (“Mich”) Razon will join the company as Head of Data Enablement.

Key Points: 
  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michelleta (“Mich”) Razon will join the company as Head of Data Enablement.
  • She will report to Robin Gordon, MetLife Chief Data and Analytics Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240212881094/en/
    Michelleta Razon will join MetLife as Head of Data Enablement.
  • At MetLife, Mich will help lead the recently announced partnership with NC TECH establishing a Center for Technology Workforce Innovation.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 60 Finalists for World Series of Innovation Competition

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.

Key Points: 
  • New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.
  • "The World Series of Innovation competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs from around the world,” said Dr. J.D.
  • The first, second, and third place winners in each challenge category will be announced on April 15, 2024, at innovation.nfte.com .
  • 2024 World Series of Innovation Competition finalists:

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of MetLife, Inc. and Its Life/Health Subsidiaries

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.

Key Points: 
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Alico, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended December 31, 2023

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The increase in operating expenses from Land Management and Other Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022, is primarily due to an increase in property taxes.

Key Points: 
  • The increase in operating expenses from Land Management and Other Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022, is primarily due to an increase in property taxes.
  • General and administrative expense for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was $3.3 million, compared to $2.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022.
  • Other income (expense), net for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, was $75.5 million and $2.0 million, respectively.
  • Total debt was $84.7 million and net debt was $66.1 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $128.7 million and $127.6 million at September 30, 2023.

MetLife CEO and CFO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer, MetLife, Inc., and head of MetLife Investment Management, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, beginning at 11:40 a.m. (ET).

Key Points: 
  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer, MetLife, Inc., and head of MetLife Investment Management, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities 2024 Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, beginning at 11:40 a.m. (ET).
  • A live webcast of the presentation will be available over the internet at https://bofa.veracast.com/webcasts/bofa/financialservices2024/idnQIe5R.cfm .
  • Those who want to listen should go to the website at least 15 minutes prior to the presentation to download and install any necessary software.
  • A replay of the presentation will be available until Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) at the same website beginning one hour after the presentation concludes.

NC TECH and MetLife Partner to Establish Center for Technology Workforce Innovation

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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The NC Technology Association (NC TECH) and MetLife announced today the establishment of the NC TECH | MetLife Center for Technology Workforce Innovation.

Key Points: 
  • The NC Technology Association (NC TECH) and MetLife announced today the establishment of the NC TECH | MetLife Center for Technology Workforce Innovation.
  • The Center for Technology Workforce Innovation leverages the strengths of both MetLife and NC TECH.
  • MetLife's global technology hub , located in Cary, NC and employing 2,600 individuals, contributes to the wealth of knowledge housed within the Center, while NC TECH, as the primary voice of the technology industry in the state, underscores its commitment to advancing tech talent and workforce development initiatives.
  • “MetLife has been an active member and supporter of NC TECH since the establishment of their global technology hub in North Carolina in 2015,” said Brooks Raiford , CEO of NC TECH.

MetLife Named to JUST 100 List for America’s Most Just Companies for the Fourth Consecutive Time

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that for the fourth consecutive year it’s earned a spot on JUST Capital’s JUST 100 list, as part of their 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Key Points: 
  • MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that for the fourth consecutive year it’s earned a spot on JUST Capital’s JUST 100 list, as part of their 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.
  • The JUST 100 reflects companies doing the best job of creating value for all their stakeholders, including colleagues, customers, communities, and shareholders.
  • “We are honored to be named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, which recognizes how we care for our employees and deliver for our customers, communities and shareholders,” said MetLife Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Richter.
  • MetLife’s purpose – Always with you, building a more confident future – is at the heart of how it delivers value for stakeholders.

PlanSource’s 2024 Product Release Bring Benefits Engagement and AI to the Forefront

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlanSource , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration technology, announced today the launch of its Winter 2024 Product Release.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlanSource , a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration technology, announced today the launch of its Winter 2024 Product Release.
  • The Source , a benefits engagement platform, which consolidates benefits enrollment and utilization into a single mobile-friendly experience, adds exciting new features.
  • In this release, PlanSource has unveiled Olive, a new AI assistant, who is ready to create tailored communications for HR teams.
  • In 2024, PlanSource will invest heavily in streamlining the platform for HR teams through AI, seamless integrations, and functionality to simplify the HR administrators' day-to-day.