Berkley

Heroes on the Water Announces Winners of their 4th Annual Kayak Fishing Fundraising Tournament

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Mental health, Water, Community engagement, Veteran, Memory, Berkley, Hunting

Allen, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce the winners of the 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan .

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  • Allen, Texas, Oct. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Heroes on the Water is proud to announce the winners of the 4th annual kayak fishing tournament named in memory of founder, Jim Dolan .
  • The virtual tournament ran from September 16th to October 1st this year and was open to everyone.
  • “Supporting Heroes on the Water means supporting the mental health and well-being of U.S. military veterans, law enforcement officers, first responders, and their families,” says Metyko.
  • “Becoming a part of this annual kayak fishing tournament is a fun way to give back to heroes who help keep our communities and country safe.”
    Founded in 2007, Heroes on the Water is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides recreational wellness experiences to veterans, first responders, and their families.

Nautilus Insurance Group Names Rob Petronko Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, October 16, 2023
Finance, Accounting, Professional Services, Small Business, Insurance, Certified Public Accountant, Multimedia, Senior, Nautilus, University, Pittsburgh, Berkley, Management, Nursing

Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company, announces the appointment of Rob Petronko as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Nautilus Insurance Group, a Berkley company, announces the appointment of Rob Petronko as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016082863/en/
    Mr. Petronko has more than 19 years of experience in the insurance industry and has held leadership positions in finance, operations, and underwriting within property and casualty lines of business.
  • Additionally, he worked in Ernst & Young’s Insurance Advisory practice, where he provided consulting services to large, multi-national insurers.
  • “Rob comes to Nautilus with impressive credentials and real breadth of leadership experience,” said Tom Joyce, President of Nautilus Insurance Group.

Key Risk Named in Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance

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Friday, September 29, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Risk, Freedom, W. R. Berkley Corporation, Berkley, The Last Best Place, Business, Superior, Growth, Key risk indicator, 100 Best Companies to Work For, Media, News

"We are thrilled to again receive this prestigious recognition," stated Scott Holbrook, President of Key Risk.

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  • "We are thrilled to again receive this prestigious recognition," stated Scott Holbrook, President of Key Risk.
  • Harrisburg, Pa.-based Best Companies Group identifies the leading employers in the insurance industry by conducting a free two-part assessment of each company.
  • Business Insurance is the authoritative news and information source for executives concerned about risk and the impact on their business.
  • Best Companies Group works with partners to establish “Best Places to Work,” “Best Companies,” and “Best Employers” programs on a national, state-wide and regional basis.

Otter Products Creates New Global Commercial Business Unit

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Public sector, OtterBox, Berkley, Public, Fuller, Multimedia, History, SMB, BT Business and Public Sector, NPD, Investment, Otter, Apple, R, D, Mobile phone, Management, Online shopping

1-selling smartphone case brand in the U.S.1, has created a new business unit focused exclusively on serving global commercial markets to support a significant increase in demand.

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  • 1-selling smartphone case brand in the U.S.1, has created a new business unit focused exclusively on serving global commercial markets to support a significant increase in demand.
  • Berkley Fuller joins Otter as its Chief Commercial Officer to lead the newly created organization.
  • "For the first time in our 25-year history, we are creating a Commercial Business Unit to serve our business customers," said Otter Products CEO JC Richardson.
  • I believe the creation of a Commercial Business Unit and our investments in commercial products are a strong signal to our customers and the commercial marketplace that we've listened and we're building the team that will bring differentiated commercial solutions to scale worldwide."

Berkley Mourns Passing of Chief Financial Officer Simon Ma

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
BKS, CSE, Family, News, Berkley, Professional, Management

Vancouver, British Columbia, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkley Renewables Inc. (CSE:BKS) (the “Company”), announces with great sadness the news of the passing of its Chief Financial Officer, Simon Ma, after a brief illness.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia, Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Berkley Renewables Inc. (CSE:BKS) (the “Company”), announces with great sadness the news of the passing of its Chief Financial Officer, Simon Ma, after a brief illness.
  • Matt Wayrynen, President and CEO of Berkley stated “Simon will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of working with him.
  • Simon was also a strong moral and ethical compass for the Company and his colleagues, and led by example.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”
    The Board has appointed Pamela Saulnier as its Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Lee Iannarone Senior Vice President and General Counsel

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Monday, August 14, 2023
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Legal, Insurance, Finance, Consulting, WRB, W. R. Berkley Corporation, NYSE, Berkley, Management

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Lee Iannarone has been named senior vice president and general counsel.

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  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Lee Iannarone has been named senior vice president and general counsel.
  • He succeeds Philip S. Welt, who will continue to serve as executive vice president and secretary.
  • Mr. Iannarone has nearly 25 years of legal experience and most recently served as general counsel and chief compliance officer for an internationally recognized (re)insurer.
  • Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said, “We are delighted to welcome Lee to the Berkley team.

First female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis reveals hidden world of academia in raw memoir

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.

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  • DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- From the first female Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Linda Katehi, comes an emotionally devastating window into the hidden world of academia.
  • However, the backlash from those who feared change was familiar and vitriolic.
  • Linda Katehi is a highly regarded leader in the field of engineering and a Chancellor Emerita of the University of California, Davis—the first woman to hold that position.
  • She has also served as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Provost and the Dean of Engineering at Purdue University.

Rookie Matt Becker Clinches First MLF Bass Pro Tour Win and Angler of the Year at Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki

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Monday, August 7, 2023
Outdoors, Fishing, Sports, Becker, Pressure, Survival Sunday, General Tire, Bass, United States Air Force, Berkley, Mercury, Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, Onyx, Major League Fishing, Suzuki, Television, Daiwa, Vəndam, Bass Pro Shops, AOY, Black Rifle Coffee Company, Yellowstone Bourbon, Wheeler, Eurosport 1, Favourite, 3-pounder gun, Wrangler, Water, ATG, Coffee, MLF, Social media, Outdoor, Weaving, Music, Palladium, Whaling, Lay Dam, Rapala, Discovery, Saginaw Bay, Lowrance Electronics

“About half-way through the second period, I realized we could win this tournament and AOY, and I still can’t believe it actually happened,” said Becker.

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  • “About half-way through the second period, I realized we could win this tournament and AOY, and I still can’t believe it actually happened,” said Becker.
  • The Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki featured anglers competing using the MLF catch, weigh, immediate-release format, with each angler’s five (5) heaviest bass per day tallied as their day’s weight.
  • Television coverage of the Minn Kota Stage Seven at Saginaw Bay Presented by Suzuki will air with a two-hour episode starting at 7 a.m.
  • For complete details and updated information on Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com .

Stephens Investment Banking Expands Technology Capabilities With New Sector Banker

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Human Resources, Finance, Consulting, Banking, Investment banking, University, University of California, Berkeley, Engineering, Berkley, Software, Multimedia, RBC Capital Markets, Business administration, Cowen, Cornell University, Master of Business Administration, Management, Science

Stephens, an independent financial services firm, has hired Peter Gant to join the firm’s Investment Banking division as a Managing Director and Head of Technology.

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  • Stephens, an independent financial services firm, has hired Peter Gant to join the firm’s Investment Banking division as a Managing Director and Head of Technology.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803070119/en/
    Stephens Investment Banking Head of Technology, Managing Director Peter Gant (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Peter brings a unique and highly complementary skill set to the Stephens platform.
  • We are excited to have an investment banker of his caliber and reputation on the team,” said Matthew Marks, Executive Vice President and Head of Investment Banking.
  • “This solid foundation presents a great opportunity to further build momentum for Stephens in the technology sector.”

Cifuentes notches second Bassmaster Elite Series win of season at Lake St. Clair

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Lithium, Pressure, Survival Sunday, Bass, Smith & Wesson Elite Series, Revo, Cifuentes, Berkley, Lead, Cabbage, Disneyland, Grey Hairs, Cowboy, Water, Lake St. Clair, Yum, Tungsten, Rougarou, Ant, Palladium, Whaling, Hunting, Cassette tape, Airline, Lay Dam, Lake Seminole

That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.

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  • That bass helped "the Cowboy" claim his second victory of his rookie season on the Elite Series with a four-day total of 91 pounds, 8 ounces, outlasting Oklahoma's Luke Palmer by 1-2 ounces.
  • "It seemed like there were the perfect amount of fish there for me to win this tournament.
  • Cifuentes' first victory of the season came back in February at Lake Seminole, an event he led for the final three days.
  • All week, Cifuentes cruised around a large area on the Canadian side of St. Clair, targeting smallies that had transitioned into their summertime patterns.