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United Kingdom Data Center Market Investment Report 2023-2028: Multi-Billion Opportunities Across 197 Existing Facilities and 30 Upcoming Facilities

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Monday, July 17, 2023

DUBLIN, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "United Kingdom Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The UK data center market size is expected to reach a value of $10.18 billion by 2028 from $8.65 billion in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 2.8%
    This report analyses the UK data center market share.
  • The UK major data center construction locations include Greater London, Greater Manchester, and Berkshire are the major locations for data center construction.
  • In 2022, the UK Data Center Market witnessed investments from major companies such as Kao Data, Ark Data Centres, Echelon Data Centres, Colt Data Center Services, CyrusOne, Datum Datacentres, Global Switch, VIRTUS Data Centres, Vantage Data Centers, and others.

United Kingdom Data Center Market Investment Report 2023-2028: Lucrative Opportunities in IT, Electrical, Mechanical Infrastructure, General Construction, and Tier Standards - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

The "United Kingdom Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "United Kingdom Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • It elaboratively analyses the existing and upcoming facilities and investments in IT, electrical, mechanical infrastructure, general construction, and tier standards.
  • The UK major data center construction locations include Greater London, Greater Manchester, and Berkshire are the major locations for data center construction.
  • In 2022, the UK Data Center Market witnessed investments from major companies such as Kao Data, Ark Data Centres, Echelon Data Centres, Colt Data Center Services, CyrusOne, Datum Datacentres, Global Switch, VIRTUS Data Centres, Vantage Data Centers, and others.

Helzberg Diamonds Selects Zillion to Help Advance Its Digital Centric Strategy

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

By utilizing Zillion’s embedded insurance platform, Helzberg customers can instantly receive a one-click insurance quote at the completion of their purchase and enjoy the benefit of insurance protection while they decide.

Key Points: 
  • By utilizing Zillion’s embedded insurance platform, Helzberg customers can instantly receive a one-click insurance quote at the completion of their purchase and enjoy the benefit of insurance protection while they decide.
  • It’s a frictionless experience with a simple click on mobile that provides peace of mind for Helzberg customers.
  • “We selected Zillion over all other insurers because of their tech-forward positioning and shared belief that great organizations exceed customer expectations.
  • Helzberg takes that passion to a new level, and we are honored to be working with a preeminent forward-looking company.”

UL Solutions Acquires Healthy Buildings International

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Monday, July 10, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.  

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.
  • The acquisition allows UL Solutions to expand its indoor environmental inspection services to include the Verified Healthy Building program in the U.K. and Europe.
  • UL Solutions also intends to leverage Healthy Buildings International's proprietary software, RecordsForBuildings, to help centralize all health, safety and compliance risk assessments and routine building inspections into one online system.
  • "Healthy Buildings International's reputation for excellence and dedication to strong customer relationships make the company an ideal fit for UL Solutions," said Mike Jamfrey, managing director, Healthy Buildings International.

UL Solutions Acquires Healthy Buildings International

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Monday, July 10, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.

Key Points: 
  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UL Solutions, a global leader in applied safety science, today announced its acquisition of Healthy Buildings International, a U.K.-based health, safety and compliance company with expertise in indoor environmental quality, building health and safety, water audits and fire safety.
  • The acquisition allows UL Solutions to expand its indoor environmental inspection services to include the Verified Healthy Building program in the U.K. and Europe.
  • UL Solutions also intends to leverage Healthy Buildings International's proprietary software, RecordsForBuildings, to help centralize all health, safety and compliance risk assessments and routine building inspections into one online system.
  • "Healthy Buildings International's reputation for excellence and dedication to strong customer relationships make the company an ideal fit for UL Solutions," said Mike Jamfrey, managing director, Healthy Buildings International.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Old United Casualty Company and Old United Life Insurance Company

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Friday, July 7, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of Old United Casualty Company (OUC) and Old United Life Insurance Company (OUL).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Ratings of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a+” (Excellent) of Old United Casualty Company (OUC) and Old United Life Insurance Company (OUL).
  • 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.

First Half 2023 Market Report Finds Ongoing Sales Declines Amidst Low Inventory and Elevated Buyer Demand

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Stamford, Conn., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A report detailing market results for the first half of 2023 in Fairfield and Litchfield Counties, the Shoreline and the Farmington Valley in Connecticut, the Berkshires in Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York, has just been released by  williampitt.com William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty,  the company announced today.

Key Points: 
  • The report found that single family property sales continued to decline compared to the second half of 2022, while inventory remained scarce, effectively preventing sales growth.
  • At the same time, a competitive buying environment resulting from a combination of low inventory and elevated consumer demand helped keep sale prices higher than this time last year.
  • In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, unit sales declined by 29% and dollar volume by 30% compared to this time last year.
  • However, compared to the first quarter of this year, the pending sales declines of the second quarter were not as steep.

iM Global Partner Launches New Dividend Growth Fund Active ETF with Berkshire Asset Management (BDVG)

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iM Global Partner (iMGP) and its Partner Berkshire Asset Management (BAM) will launch a new dividend growth exchange traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iM Global Partner (iMGP) and its Partner Berkshire Asset Management (BAM) will launch a new dividend growth exchange traded fund (ETF) on the New York Stock Exchange on June 30.
  • This new ETF will leverage the same dividend growth investment strategy that BAM has managed in a separate account format for the past 14 years for high net worth and institutional investors in the US.
  • We have a very rigorous approach that evaluates a company's value and potential for future dividend growth.
  • "We are launching this new ETF thanks to an increasing number of advisors and clients asking to access the Berkshire Asset Management Dividend Growth Equity Strategy in an ETF format", shared Jeff Seeley, Deputy CEO – CEO of iM Global Partner Fund Management.

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC), Workers Compensation Division Partners with Clarify Health to Enhance Care for Injured Workers Through Data-Driven Approach

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC), Workers Compensation, a leader in workers’ compensation insurance, and Clarify Health , a leading healthcare analytics, and value-based payments platform company, are pleased to announce a new partnership to improve quality of care and outcomes for injured workers.

Key Points: 
  • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies (BHHC), Workers Compensation, a leader in workers’ compensation insurance, and Clarify Health , a leading healthcare analytics, and value-based payments platform company, are pleased to announce a new partnership to improve quality of care and outcomes for injured workers.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230622730303/en/
    Clarify Health and Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies, Workers Compensation announce a new partnership to improve the quality of care and outcomes for injured workers.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    BHHC aims to direct injured workers toward the highest-performing orthopedic surgeons, reducing surgical complications and facilitating safe, timely returns to work.
  • “By utilizing Clarify Health's data-driven approach, we continue to set the standard for workers compensation insurance, ensuring better outcomes for clients and helping them return to work safely and promptly.”

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. News Release

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

Mr. Buffett’s ownership of Berkshire now consists of 218,287 A shares and 344 B shares.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Buffett’s ownership of Berkshire now consists of 218,287 A shares and 344 B shares.
  • When originally made, I owned 474,998 Berkshire A shares worth about $43 billion and those shares represented more than 98% of my net worth.
  • The five foundations have received Berkshire B shares that had a value when received of about $50 billion, substantially more than my entire net worth in 2006.
  • Nothing extraordinary has occurred at Berkshire; a very long runway, simple and generally sound decisions, the American tailwind and compounding effects produced my current wealth.