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Fixle, Inc. Launches out of American Family Insurance

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fixle, Inc ( fixlehome.com ), a technology company that simplifies home maintenance and management, has officially launched from American Family Insurance, where it was originally incubated.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fixle, Inc ( fixlehome.com ), a technology company that simplifies home maintenance and management, has officially launched from American Family Insurance, where it was originally incubated.
  • Its end-to-end solution benefits property managers, home inspectors, service technicians, warranty underwriters, insurance adjusters, homeowners, and integration partners by delivering valuable information precisely when needed.
  • Fixle Inc., a tech company that simplifies home maintenance and management, has launched from American Family Insurance.
  • The move is a clear indication of the company's determination to become a leader in this field.

Energy Raven Launches to Revolutionize and Accelerate Home Intelligence in the U.S.

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Raven, the groundbreaking AI-powered energy analysis software, has officially launched, marking the first milestone in its journey toward transforming how homeowners approach home performance. Originally created as an internal corporate innovation project, Energy Raven has evolved into a nationally-scaled company with steadfast support from American Family Insurance.

Key Points: 
  • Originally created as an internal corporate innovation project, Energy Raven has evolved into a nationally-scaled company with steadfast support from American Family Insurance .
  • Energy Raven now stands poised to bring its transformative solutions to homeowners across the United States.
  • Benefits of Energy Raven Solution:
    Comprehensive Energy Insights: Energy Raven provides a holistic understanding of a property's energy performance, providing homeowners with actionable insights.
  • "As Energy Raven takes flight independently, it signifies a pivotal moment in our journey," said Shannon Bloemker , CEO and founder of Energy Raven.

AM Best Downgrades and Withdraws Credit Ratings of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (TRUE) (St. Petersburg, FL).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B++ (Good) from A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bbb+” (Good) from “a-” (Excellent) of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (TRUE) (St. Petersburg, FL).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under review status for these Credit Ratings (ratings) and revised the implications status to developing from negative.
  • 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 .

American Family Insurance DreamBank unveils free video series for aspiring entrepreneurs featuring Kathy Ireland

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Monday, February 5, 2024

MADISON, Wis., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Family Insurance DreamBank announces a new collaboration with renowned supermodel turned entrepreneur Kathy Ireland, an innovative video series empowering aspiring and new entrepreneurs.

Key Points: 
  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Family Insurance DreamBank announces a new collaboration with renowned supermodel turned entrepreneur Kathy Ireland, an innovative video series empowering aspiring and new entrepreneurs.
  • Ireland, an American Family Insurance ambassador since 2011 and its longest serving ambassador, is committed to the company's mission to inspire, protect and restore dreams.
  • The videos are now available on Facebook and the American Family Insurance DreamBank website., free to the public.
  • DreamBank and Kathy Ireland are excited to offer this educational resource to entrepreneurs seeking guidance on building and growing their brands.

Help Grow Future Leaders by Giving Back on Give FFA Day

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Monday, January 29, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Individuals across the country can make a difference in the lives of the more than 945,000 FFA members next month by participating in Give FFA Day during National FFA Week.

Key Points: 
  • For the eighth year, during National FFA Week, individuals will have an opportunity to step up and support FFA and agricultural education through Give FFA Day on Thursday, Feb. 22.
  • For the eighth year, during National FFA Week, individuals will have an opportunity to step up and support FFA and agricultural education through Give FFA Day on Thursday, Feb. 22.
  • During the 24 hours of giving, donors can donate to the National FFA and the state FFA associations of their choice.
  • In February, the organization will celebrate FFA, advisors and members as part of National FFA Week, which includes giving back during Give FFA Day.

One Million Truths Assembles Scientists, U.S. Technology Giants, and U.S. Organizations for Unprecedented Research and AI-Driven Solutions to Racial Conflict

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- One Million Truths (OMT), a science-based nonprofit dedicated to building solutions to resolve racial conflict by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the launch of its two-year effort to collect 1 million-plus first-person stories around the impact of racial and ethnic conflict from Americans nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "I thought I understood racism until I tried to help end it," says Mark Eckhardt, founder and CEO of OMT.
  • OMT is the only effort that combines the science of constructive conflict resolution with scalable technology, data, media, and production capabilities.
  • Truths in the database will undergo analysis by narrative AI to uncover commonalities and highlight trends.
  • To accelerate and make the greatest impact, One Million Truths invites individuals and organizations to bolster its fundraising campaign by becoming foundational philanthropic supporters .

TASTE OF THE NFL: A CULINARY AND GRIDIRON EXTRAVAGANZA TO HELP GENYOUTH TACKLE STUDENT HUNGER

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready for an unparalleled culinary, sports, entertainment and philanthropic experience as Taste of the NFL, presented by Frito-Lay, Quaker, and the PepsiCo Foundation, takes center stage during Super Bowl LVIII Weekend. Scheduled for February 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. PST at the Keep Memory Alive event center in Las Vegas, the Super Bowl's largest purpose-driven culinary event will deliver an extraordinary blend of cuisine and culture, with net proceeds benefiting GENYOUth's commitment to tackle youth hunger and food insecurity.

Key Points: 
  • Taste of the NFL will feature some of the nation's hottest culinary talent and an all-star lineup of NFL Legends and players.
  • Taste of the NFL will raise vital funds for GENYOUth's commitment to tackling youth hunger and food insecurity.
  • School nutrition programs foster nutrition equity for students," said Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D., CEO of GENYOUth.
  • We thank all of our partners for helping us ensure that the only hunger a child experiences is the hunger to learn."

AM Best Places Credit Ratings of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange Under Review With Negative Implications

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Friday, January 5, 2024

AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (TRUE) (West Palm Beach, FL).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has placed under review with negative implications the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Trusted Resource Underwriters Exchange (TRUE) (West Palm Beach, FL).
  • The under review with negative implications status reflects the significant changes in ownership and overall business strategy and the impact these may have on the Credit Ratings (ratings).
  • 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 .

Gallatin Point Capital to Partner with American Family Insurance Group on TRUE:  New National Insurance Platform Includes Over $1.25 Billion of Fresh Capital Commitments and Has Capabilities to Write Homeowners Insurance in Catastrophe Exposed Areas

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

American Family will remain a minority owner in the attorney-in-fact and continue providing distribution and client services such as claims handling and call center support.

Key Points: 
  • American Family will remain a minority owner in the attorney-in-fact and continue providing distribution and client services such as claims handling and call center support.
  • “The support from Gallatin Point and their investors is a testament to the confidence in our collective vision and capabilities.
  • “The ongoing relationship between American Family and TRUE will enable us to serve more customers in catastrophe exposed regions.”
    The transaction closed December 31, 2023.
  • Howden Tiger Capital Markets & Advisory served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Gallatin Point.

TIME Names the 2023 Person of the Year: Taylor Swift

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME names Taylor Swift the 2023 Person of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TIME names Taylor Swift the 2023 Person of the Year.
  • Jacobs continues, "For building a world of her own that made a place for so many, for spinning her story into a global legend, for bringing joy to a society desperately in need of it, Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year."
  • Swift is the first figure from the arts to be named Person of the Year for her success as an entertainer.
  • Subscriptions ordered through December 31 are guaranteed to receive the 2023 TIME Person of the Year issue.