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Risk Strategies Appoints Bryan Newman Private Client Services Leader, West Region

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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BOSTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that it has appointed Bryan Newman as Private Client Services Leader, West Region.

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  • BOSTON, April 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Risk Strategies , a leading national specialty insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today announced that it has appointed Bryan Newman as Private Client Services Leader, West Region.
  • In his role as Private Client Services Leader for the West Region, Newman will work with his teams to develop proactive risk management strategies and unique programs for clients.
  • "It’s exciting to become an integral part of the Risk Strategies Private Client Services strategy,” said Newman.
  • He holds multiple professional designations including Advanced Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (ACPRIA) and Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA).

Farmers Insurance® Names John Griek as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of John Griek as Chief Financial Officer for Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), effective April 1.

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  • WOODLAND HILLS, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Farmers Insurance today announced the appointment of John Griek as Chief Financial Officer for Farmers Group, Inc. (FGI), effective April 1.
  • In this role, Griek will oversee all financial matters for the organization and report to Chief Executive Officer Raul Vargas.
  • John joins Farmers® from Allstate, where he advanced through a series of important leadership roles with increasing responsibility over the course of his accomplished 20-year career.
  • With John's appointment, Maïté Irakoze Baur, who served as Interim Chief Financial Officer, will resume her role as Chief Investment Officer for FGI, a position she has held since January 1, 2021.

PURE Insurance Fills Two Key Leadership Roles as the Brand Positions for Future Growth and Expansion

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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Both appointments come on the heels of Martin Leitch and Dave Logan assuming the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively.

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  • Both appointments come on the heels of Martin Leitch and Dave Logan assuming the roles of Chief Executive Officer and President, respectively.
  • As Chief Underwriting Officer, Saad will oversee PURE's Underwriting and Product teams.
  • Having previously served in senior underwriting and product leadership roles at Allstate, Farmers Insurance and Zurich Insurance Group, Saad brings with him more than 15 years of technical expertise and strategic perspective in both personal and commercial lines.
  • Dea Malollari is expanding her role with the appointment to Chief Risk Officer while retaining her current responsibilities as Chief Actuary.

Independence Pet Holdings Names Sharon Fernandez Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Pet Holdings ("IPH"), one of North America's leading pet insurance organizations, today announced the appointment of Sharon Fernandez as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Independence Pet Holdings ("IPH"), one of North America's leading pet insurance organizations, today announced the appointment of Sharon Fernandez as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • IPH is an affiliate of JAB Pet Holdings, a leading global pet insurance organization, and the parent company of Independence Pet Group, Embrace and Pumpkin.
  • In addition, IPH owns PetPlace, a diverse portfolio of pet health and wellness services including pet adoption solutions and lost pet recovery services.
  • "I'm excited to announce the appointment of Sharon, which helps further our mission of building a better future for pets and pet parents," said Dirk Beeckman, CEO of JAB Pet Holdings.

Kathleen A. Savio named to Brown & Brown, Inc. board of directors

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces the addition of Kathleen A. Savio, former chief transformation officer of Zurich Insurance Group, to Brown & Brown’s board of directors.

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  • DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) announces the addition of Kathleen A. Savio, former chief transformation officer of Zurich Insurance Group, to Brown & Brown’s board of directors.
  • H. Palmer Proctor, Jr., Brown & Brown’s lead independent director and chair of the Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee of Brown & Brown’s board of directors, said, “Kathleen joins us on the heels of an impressive career at Zurich spanning more than three decades.
  • She was the inaugural chair of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Midwest Division board and was named IICF 2020 Trailblazer of the Year.
  • Savio has served as a director of APIW since August 2022 and a director of Farmers Group, Inc. since January 2024.

Verisk Partners with Chief Claims Officers to Create Claims Advisory Board

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the ever-evolving needs of claims organizations and to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions and value, Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, has formed the Verisk Claims Advisory Board.

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  • JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To address the ever-evolving needs of claims organizations and to continue delivering cutting-edge solutions and value, Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, has formed the Verisk Claims Advisory Board.
  • Comprised of a group of former chief claims officers across the insurance industry, the Board will advise Verisk’s Claims Solutions on its innovation roadmap to ensure the company is enriching the claims ecosystem by continuing to streamline client workflows, improve claims management and support superior customer experiences.
  • The Verisk Claims Advisory Board is comprised of the following experts:
    • Eric Brandt – Eric Brandt has more than 30 years’ experience leading technology and operations across consumer, commercial, and group benefits lines of business.
  • “At Verisk, we value learning and collaboration as important and effective ways to continue moving the industry forward through value co-creation with customer and ecosystem partners,” said Maroun Mourad, president, Verisk Claims Solutions.

Amalgamated Financial Corp. Appoints Julieta Ross and Scott Stoll to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Financial Corp. (“Amalgamated” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AMAL) today announced it has appointed Julieta Ross and Scott Stoll as its newest members to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Financial Corp. (“Amalgamated” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AMAL) today announced it has appointed Julieta Ross and Scott Stoll as its newest members to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Dr. Ross has an extensive background in the broader financial services risk management landscape, with over 20 years of global banking technology leadership and experience.
  • Lynne Fox, Board Chair, commented, “Julieta and Scott bring impressive track records in the broader financial services and banking sectors to Amalgamated’s board of directors, making them the ideal candidates for this role.
  • Prior to this, Mr. Stoll’s role focused on commercial banking risk management and asset liability management from 1994 to 2000.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Farmers New World Life Insurance Company and Farmers Reinsurance Company

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of Farmers New World Life Insurance Company (FNWL) (Bellevue, WA).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a+” (Excellent) of Farmers New World Life Insurance Company (FNWL) (Bellevue, WA).
  • At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Farmers Reinsurance Company (Farmers Re) (Woodland Hills, CA).
  • 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 .

STEM Advantage Founder Lee Ann Kline Honored as 2024 AARP Purpose Prize® Fellow

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AARP hosted their annual Purpose Prize awards in Washington, D.C. to recognize outstanding individuals who leverage their life experiences to bring about meaningful change and spearhead exceptional initiatives within their communities. Among the honorees was Lee Ann Kline, Founder and President of STEM Advantage, acknowledged as an AARP Purpose Prize Fellow. Kline was commended for her unwavering commitment to advancing educational and professional opportunities for women and underserved communities.

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  • Among the honorees was Lee Ann Kline, Founder and President of STEM Advantage, acknowledged as an AARP Purpose Prize Fellow.
  • Kline was commended for her unwavering commitment to advancing educational and professional opportunities for women and underserved communities.
  • In 2012, STEM Advantage was created to help achieve gender and racial equity through education and career development.
  • The AARP Purpose Prize award recognizes individuals and their organizations for empowering change and demonstrating outstanding contributions to their community.

2024 "Roadmap to Safety" Report Card to Rate 50 States & DC on Essential Traffic Safety Laws to Curb Historically High Roadway Deaths

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2024 "Roadmap to Safety" will identify "best and worst" states and provide a comprehensive "how-to" guide for state and federal action to prevent traffic crashes, deaths and injuries.

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  • This comprehensive report will rate each state and DC on their progress in enacting 16 crucial traffic safety laws.
  • Every day 118 people are killed and over 6,800 others are injured in traffic crashes," said Cathy Chase, President of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety.
  • NEWS CONFERENCE – Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety will release the 2024 Roadmap to Safety rating the 50 states and DC on passage of 16 proven effective traffic safety laws and available countermeasures to reduce crashes, injuries and deaths.
  • Rate each state and DC as Green, Yellow or Red based on their progress toward enacting the 16 optimal traffic safety laws.