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EchoNous Announces Revolutionary AI Enhancements in Upcoming Kosmos Release for Apple iOS

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Friday, April 5, 2024

REDMOND, Wash., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EchoNous, a leading innovator in ultrasound technology, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Kosmos 2.2 release on Apple iOS, a monumental update enriched with powerful new automated enhancements and significant workflow improvements, setting a new standard in point-of-care (POCUS) imaging.

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  • REDMOND, Wash., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EchoNous, a leading innovator in ultrasound technology, is thrilled to announce the upcoming Kosmos 2.2 release on Apple iOS, a monumental update enriched with powerful new automated enhancements and significant workflow improvements, setting a new standard in point-of-care (POCUS) imaging.
  • This feature is especially beneficial for new users, ensuring that they operate under the preset that will give them optimal image clarity.
  • These AI-driven features exemplify EchoNous’ commitment to enhancing user control while streamlining procedures, allowing for uninterrupted scanning and optimal imaging results.
  • EchoNous is excited to showcase these groundbreaking features at ACC and forthcoming shows such as AIUM, ACP, SHM, and ASE in the weeks ahead.

Kratos Welcomes U.S. Sen. Gary Peters, U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain to TDI Manufacturing Facility in Oxford, Michigan

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and U.S. Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI-9) to Technical Directions Inc. (TDI) headquartered in Oxford, Michigan, to showcase Kratos’ family of affordable turbine engines and turbogenerators.

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  • Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and U.S. Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI-9) to Technical Directions Inc. (TDI) headquartered in Oxford, Michigan, to showcase Kratos’ family of affordable turbine engines and turbogenerators.
  • These characteristics mirror the Kratos’ corporate strategy, but more importantly, provide a U.S. designed, manufactured, integrated, and tested affordable small-thrust-class turbine engine solution which has effectively been unachievable from U.S. manufacturers in recent years.
  • We’re very proud of the products we’ve developed and proud to be growing in Michigan where we are able to leverage the deep experience of the automotive industry.
  • “I am proud that Kratos continues to call Oxford home, and I am excited to see their impact in the community grow throughout this year and beyond.”

Global Investigations and Risk Expert Tom Sobocinski Joins TDI as New Partner

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Monday, January 22, 2024

TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, recently welcomed Tom Sobocinski as a new partner.

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  • TD International LLC (TDI), the strategic advisory and risk intelligence firm, recently welcomed Tom Sobocinski as a new partner.
  • “Tom joins TDI with decades of leadership and complex problem-solving in the international and domestic intelligence and law enforcement environment.
  • Mr. Sobocinski joins TDI after an extraordinary 25-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he led the FBI’s most complex international investigations.
  • "Tom Sobocinski's expertise in leading investigations on a global scale aligns seamlessly with TDI’s commitment to providing comprehensive risk intelligence solutions to our clients," said TDI’s Founder and Managing Partner, William Green.

Covestro and Encina reach an agreement for a long-term supply of circular raw materials

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Encina to supply Covestro with chemically recycled raw materials enabling circular MDI, TDI and polycarbonate starting at the end of 2027

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  • Encina to supply Covestro with chemically recycled raw materials enabling circular MDI, TDI and polycarbonate starting at the end of 2027
    PITTSBURGH, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro, a global leader in high performance polymers, and Encina, a US-based producer of ISCC PLUS certified circular chemicals, reached a long-term supply agreement for chemically recycled, circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life plastic.
  • Specifically, Encina will supply Covestro with benzene and toluene pending the completion of Encina's world-scale production facility, anticipated to come online at the end of 2027.
  • Building upon previous sustainable sourcing efforts, this marks the first major procurement agreement involving chemically recycled, circular-based raw materials for Covestro, a major step in the company's journey towards full circularity.
  • The agreement with Encina represents a pioneering milestone for incorporating innovative recycling technologies, in this case chemical recycling of end-of-life plastic, into Covestro's production.

Sportradar Launches “Future of Tennis Betting” with ATP

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Commencing in December 2023, Sportradar’s ATP Service+ purpose-built suite of solutions offers new and dynamic ways for fans and bettors to engage with tennis via next-generation, value-add products and services which utilize previously unavailable deep data.

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  • Commencing in December 2023, Sportradar’s ATP Service+ purpose-built suite of solutions offers new and dynamic ways for fans and bettors to engage with tennis via next-generation, value-add products and services which utilize previously unavailable deep data.
  • Additionally, the creation of a joint Tennis Innovation Lab will address emerging opportunities to support ATP’s vision to establish tennis as the most technologically advanced sport in the world.
  • In partnership with Sportradar, we will develop and integrate advanced technologies to provide fans with a more immersive and entertaining experience.
  • This will allow us to effectively monetize the relationship, while delivering new ways for bettors and fans to experience the sport of tennis.”

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Members of Standard Insurance Group and Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited

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Friday, November 17, 2023

In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).

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  • In addition, AM Best has affirmed the FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent) of Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, Limited (Pacific Guardian) (Honolulu, HI).
  • AM Best notes that The Standard maintains top 10 market positions in group long-term disability, individual disability insurance, group short-term disability and group life insurance products.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Porch Group Insurance Carrier, HOA, Receives ‘A, Exceptional’ Financial Stability Rating

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch”, “Porch Group” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), a leading vertical software company reinventing the home services and insurance industries, today announced its wholly owned insurance carrier subsidiary, Homeowners of America Insurance Company (“HOA”), received an A, Exceptional Financial Stability Rating (“A Rating”) by Demotech, Inc. (“Demotech”).

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  • Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch”, “Porch Group” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), a leading vertical software company reinventing the home services and insurance industries, today announced its wholly owned insurance carrier subsidiary, Homeowners of America Insurance Company (“HOA”), received an A, Exceptional Financial Stability Rating (“A Rating”) by Demotech, Inc. (“Demotech”).
  • Companies with an A Rating possess exceptional financial stability related to maintaining surplus for policyholders at an acceptable level, should there be a general economic downturn or deterioration in the insurance cycle.
  • “HOA is now out of TDI supervision, with a strong Q3 in the books with a 39% gross loss ratio and 58% combined ratio, and the A rating from Demotech.
  • Recovering so quickly after the Vesttoo fraud reiterates the strength of our business – that the financial performance, healthy surplus, reinsurance program, and go-forward business plan are sound.

Touchstone Investments Launches Dynamic International ETF to Expand Global Exposure

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

CINCINNATI, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds and exchange traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Touchstone Dynamic International ETF (TDI: NASDAQ), an actively-managed, fully-transparent ETF that seeks to invest in equity securities of non-U.S. companies domiciled in both developed and emerging markets, which began trading on December 11, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Touchstone Investments launches dynamic international ETF to expand global exposure.
  • In seeking to achieve its investment objective of capital appreciation, The Touchstone Dynamic International ETF is designed to offer investors a comprehensive framework of investments with broad international exposure.
  • Today's launch of the Touchstone Dynamic International ETF represents a successful conversion from the firm's Dynamic Allocation Fund, a planned conversion from a global fund-of-funds to an ETF, first announced in July.
  • For more information about the Touchstone Dynamic International ETF and the full suite of Touchstone ETF offerings, please visit: https://www.westernsouthern.com/touchstone/etfs

2 Weeks Until Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance Canada 2023

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Monday, November 6, 2023

London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - Act now to secure your seat in Toronto while you still can.

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  • London, United Kingdom--(Newsfile Corp. - November 6, 2023) - Act now to secure your seat in Toronto while you still can.
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  • Join 300+ insurance Leaders from Lloyds, Everest, Manulife, Allstate, The Co-operators, APOLLO, Markel Sun Life, Combined, Zurich RBC, HUB, Great-West Life Co, Old Republic Insurance, RBC, TDI, WTW, First Acre and many more.
  • This year's event is bigger and better than ever before, here is why:
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Porch Group insurance carrier, HOA released from TDI Supervision

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

SEATTLE, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch”, “Porch Group” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), a leading vertical software company reinventing the home services and insurance industries, today announced its wholly owned insurance carrier subsidiary, Homeowners of America Insurance Company (“HOA”), is released from temporary regulatory supervision.

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  • SEATTLE, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Porch Group, Inc. (“Porch”, “Porch Group” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: PRCH), a leading vertical software company reinventing the home services and insurance industries, today announced its wholly owned insurance carrier subsidiary, Homeowners of America Insurance Company (“HOA”), is released from temporary regulatory supervision.
  • “We appreciate the time and effort of the TDI, who did a thorough review of HOA’s financials and go-forward business plan.
  • Our release from supervision reinforces our belief that our insurance business is well positioned for the future.
  • We remain focused on managing gross written premium and taking underwriting actions to maximize profitability and increase value for shareholders.