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iHeartMedia Celebrates The Best in Podcasting During The Sixth Annual iHeartPodcast Awards Presented by The Hartford Live at SXSW

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.

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  • The event was also exclusively video streamed on iHeartRadio’s YouTube Channel and broadcast across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide and on the iHeartRadio app.
  • Ben and Ronnie thank fans for listening to their podcast and Bravo for the people they find to feature on their shows.
  • “Crime Junkie” hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat are awarded Best Crime Podcast by Jack O’Brien and Miles Gray.
  • Molly Sims awards the Best TV and Film Podcast Award to Paul Scheer, host of “How Did This Get Made?” who thanks the crowd for making it a great night.

CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE TO HONOR MUSIC ICON GWEN STEFANI AS GODMOTHER OF CARNIVAL JUBILEE

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that global music superstar Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of Carnival's new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at a naming ceremony and celebration in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 24.

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  • Naming Ceremony Set for Port of Galveston on Feb. 24
    MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Line announced today that global music superstar Gwen Stefani will be honored as the godmother of Carnival's new flagship, Carnival Jubilee, at a naming ceremony and celebration in Galveston, Texas on Saturday, Feb. 24.
  • Throughout it all, Stefani has remained a trend-setting music and fashion icon with an impressive array of honors – four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards, an American Music Award, and a Brit Award.
  • "We are absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Gwen Stefani onto Carnival Jubilee so we can honor her as the ship's godmother," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.
  • "I am honored to be the godmother of the new Carnival Jubilee," said Stefani.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Brit Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Brit Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited (Brit Re) (Bermuda).

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  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “a” (Excellent) of Brit Reinsurance (Bermuda) Limited (Brit Re) (Bermuda).
  • The ratings also benefit from the implicit and explicit support of its intermediate parent, Brit Limited (Brit), and its ultimate parent, Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (Fairfax) [TSX: FFH].
  • Brit Re, which is domiciled in Bermuda, acts primarily as an internal reinsurer for its affiliates, Lloyd’s Syndicate 2987 and Brit UW Limited.
  • 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 .

Markel International launches Specialty division with new International Casualty team and boosts leadership with senior appointments

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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This is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director of International Casualty.

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  • This is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director of International Casualty.
  • These developments signal Markel's continued growth in the Wholesale business and commitment to Specialty classes, to best serve its key business partners.
  • Hillier and Ivory will be based at Markel's London office and report to Andrew McMellin, Managing Director of Wholesale at Markel International.
  • I'm also thrilled to welcome Graeme to the team as we set up our International Casualty capability."

Markel International launches Specialty division with new International Casualty team and boosts leadership with senior appointments

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Divisional patent application, Livestock, NYSE, McMellin, West Virginia, Markel Corporation, Insurance, Lloyd's of London, General insurance, MKL, Ivory, Growth, Brit plc, Wholesaling, Brit, Surety, Specialty

This is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director of International Casualty.

Key Points: 
  • This is supported by the addition of a new International Casualty team within Specialty and the appointment of Graeme Ivory as Director of International Casualty.
  • These developments signal Markel's continued growth in the Wholesale business and commitment to Specialty classes, to best serve its key business partners.
  • Hillier and Ivory will be based at Markel's London office and report to Andrew McMellin, Managing Director of Wholesale at Markel International.
  • I'm also thrilled to welcome Graeme to the team as we set up our International Casualty capability."

BRITS PRIORITISING HOLIDAYS DESPITE COST OF LIVING PRESSURES

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
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Looking ahead to the next six months, three quarters (75%) of Brits surveyed are planning an overseas trip.

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  • Looking ahead to the next six months, three quarters (75%) of Brits surveyed are planning an overseas trip.
  • 58% of Brits have been on holiday in the past year, with nearly half (47%) opting for a beach break.
  • Nearly a fifth of Brits (16%) admitted they 'live for holidays" while one in four said that needing something to look forward to is their main motivation for booking a trip.
  • 16% are prompted to book after hearing about their friends' holidays, while 15% are inspired by seeing others' holiday experiences in social media.

ALLCLEAR RESEARCH: HOLIDAYMAKERS OVERLOOK INSURANCE FOR SHORT-HAUL HOLIDAYS

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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LONDON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one in two people with pre-existing medical conditions (46%) wouldn't get travel insurance for short-haul holidays, according to new research from AllClear Travel Insurance.

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  • LONDON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one in two people with pre-existing medical conditions (46%) wouldn't get travel insurance for short-haul holidays, according to new research from AllClear Travel Insurance.
  • It may be expected that people with medical conditions are more safety-conscious than the average Brit when it comes to travel insurance.
  • For more than 20 years, award-winning AllClear Travel Insurance has helped cover more than 3.5 m people, with customers across the UK and Australia.
  • AllClear is passionate about enabling people to obtain specialist travel insurance whatever their pre-existing medical conditions or age.

Amynta Group Completes the Acquisition of Ambridge Group from Brit, a subsidiary of Fairfax

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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NEW YORK and TORONTO and LONDON, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amynta Group, Brit Ltd (“Brit”), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U), and Fairfax announce the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Ambridge Group from Brit for a purchase price of $400 million.

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  • NEW YORK and TORONTO and LONDON, May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amynta Group, Brit Ltd (“Brit”), a subsidiary of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (“Fairfax”) (TSX: FFH and FFH.U), and Fairfax announce the successful completion of the previously announced acquisition of Ambridge Group from Brit for a purchase price of $400 million.

Kichler Lighting Illuminates the Soft and Simplistic with New Modern and Ceiling Space Collections

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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SOLON, Ohio, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kichler Lighting LLC, a leader in innovative lighting and ceiling fans, illuminates design possibilities with new interior decorative collections: New Modern and Ceiling Space.

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  • SOLON, Ohio, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kichler Lighting LLC , a leader in innovative lighting and ceiling fans, illuminates design possibilities with new interior decorative collections: New Modern and Ceiling Space .
  • "The New Modern Collection brings an edgy mood, soft curves, contrasting finishes and adjustable elements for one-of-a-kind looks.
  • "Our new Ceiling Space collection focuses on emulating the latest ceiling design trends while going above and beyond to achieve a striking decorative element."
  • The New Modern collection includes 11 new families:
    Inspired by the simple, soft curves of a Ukrainian vase, the Deela collection has a sculptural presence.

AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing Hires Industry Leader Brit Bemis to Head National Sales and Expansion

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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DENVER, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AvenueWest Managed Corporate Housing, an award-winning provider of fully-furnished, corporate housing and real estate services, announced today that industry veteran Brit Bemis will join the company as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Brit will play an integral role in supporting AvenueWest's growth and expansion across the United States as the preferred partner for corporate housing rentals, property management, and related real estate services.

Key Points: 
  • Brit will play an integral role in supporting AvenueWest's growth and expansion across the United States as the preferred partner for corporate housing rentals, property management, and related real estate services.
  • The industry experience, knowledge, and relationships Brit brings to AvenueWest are an essential part of our strategic plan for continued growth.
  • Prior to her time at Churchill, Brit began her career in corporate housing with Oakwood Worldwide, where she first fell in love with the temporary housing industry.
  • "Joining AvenueWest is the perfect and logical next step in my career," said Brit Bemis, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at AvenueWest.