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MassMutual Announces Record Policyowner Dividend Payout

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) today announced that its 2024 dividend payout, estimated at nearly $2.2 billion, is the largest in the company’s history.

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  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company ( MassMutual ) today announced that its 2024 dividend payout, estimated at nearly $2.2 billion, is the largest in the company’s history.
  • The company has paid dividends to eligible participating policyowners every year since 1869.
  • “Our 2024 payout reflects the ongoing successful execution of MassMutual’s strategy that is rooted in our mutual foundation and puts our policyowners at the center of everything we do,” said Roger Crandall, chairman, president and CEO, MassMutual.
  • “Above all, our 2024 dividend payout reflects the soundness of our long-term approach and ability to deliver value to our policyowners,” added Crandall.

MassMutual Elevates Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue to Executive Leadership Team

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that MassMutual veterans Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team and take on expanded leadership roles, reporting to Roger Crandall, MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that MassMutual veterans Paul LaPiana and Dominic Blue will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team and take on expanded leadership roles, reporting to Roger Crandall, MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO.
  • The promotions, which are effective June 1, 2023, come as Mike Fanning, Head of MassMutual U.S., heads into retirement after 17 years with the company.
  • LaPiana and Blue’s appointments follow Mike Fanning’s decision to retire from MassMutual after a distinguished 37-year career devoted to the financial services industry – nearly half of which was spent with MassMutual.
  • “As we welcome Paul and Dominic to our Executive Leadership Team, we also express our deepest gratitude to Mike for his lasting contributions that have helped MassMutual become the industry leader that it is today,” Crandall continued.

Judicate West Adds Judge James L. Crandall to Orange County Neutral Roster

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Monday, May 8, 2023

SANTA ANA, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge James L. Crandall, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.

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  • SANTA ANA, Calif., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Judicate West, one of California’s leading providers of private dispute resolution services, has added Judge James L. Crandall, formerly with the Orange County Superior Court, to its roster of neutrals.
  • “Judge Crandall is well-respected as a superstar trial lawyer and a seasoned judicial officer.
  • Jerry Brown, Judge Crandall served for more than a decade on the Orange County Superior Court bench.
  • Judge Crandall was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Orange County Trial Lawyer Association Award for Judicial Excellence.

MassMutual Appoints Industry Leader John Rugel Head of Operations

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that John Rugel has joined the company in the role of Head of Operations.

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  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that John Rugel has joined the company in the role of Head of Operations.
  • Rugel will report to MassMutual Chairman, President and CEO, Roger Crandall, and will join MassMutual’s Executive Leadership Team.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230404005169/en/
    As Head of Operations, Rugel will be responsible for leading MassMutual’s operations and customer service functions – including new business, policy administration, and claims – across the company’s products, distribution channels and customer segments.
  • He most recently served as Chief Operations Officer at Global Atlantic Financial Group, where he spearheaded the operations strategy and redesign of customer delivery and digital efforts that transformed the company’s operations.

MassMutual Delivers Excellent 2022 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today reported excellent financial results1 for 2022.

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  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today reported excellent financial results1 for 2022.
  • Financial performance highlights for the year ended December 31, 2022 include:
    Double-digit sales growth: MassMutual helped more people achieve financial security through its broad portfolio of protection and planning solutions.
  • Enduring financial strength and flexibility: MassMutual maintained its excellent financial position and flexibility, ensuring that the company could continue to withstand economic pressures while investing in its future growth.
  • In addition to MassMutual’s successful financial results in 2022, the company earned notable accolades for its support of the community, excellent reputation, and commitment to foster an inclusive and innovative workplace.

Veeam Names Channel Veteran Leader as New Vice President of Global Channel and Alliances

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

Veeam Software , the leader in Modern Data Protection, today announced the appointment of Larissa Crandall as vice president of Global Channel and Alliances.

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  • Veeam Software , the leader in Modern Data Protection, today announced the appointment of Larissa Crandall as vice president of Global Channel and Alliances.
  • Most recently, the Vice President of Global Channel and Alliances at Gigamon, Crandall is an industry leader that will guide Veeams investments in a global partner and alliance ecosystem that ensures customers data is protected across multiple environments, whether cloud, virtual, physical, SaaS or Kubernetes.
  • Data is the most important asset that businesses own, which also makes it vital that it is protected from ransomware attacks and unplanned outages, said Larissa Crandall, vice president of Global Channel and Alliances at Veeam.
  • Ive long admired the strong Veeam brand and their commitment to the channel.

Record Policyowner Dividend Announced by MassMutual

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that its 2023 dividend payout, estimated at $1.9 billion, will set a new record for the company for the third year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that its 2023 dividend payout, estimated at $1.9 billion, will set a new record for the company for the third year in a row.
  • Our record dividend payout for 2023 is a testament to our financial strength and stability, long-term investment approach, and pledge to deliver ongoing value to our policyowners.
  • Reflecting its long-term commitment to delivering a competitive dividend while maintaining the companys financial strength, MassMutual has maintained a 6.00% dividend interest rate2 for its 2023 payout.
  • 2The dividend and dividend interest rate (DIR) are determined annually, subject to change and are not guaranteed.

RPM International Inc. Issues 2021 Sustainability Report

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Monday, August 22, 2022

(NYSE: RPM) has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report: Building a Better World.

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  • (NYSE: RPM) has issued its 2021 Sustainability Report: Building a Better World.
  • The report reviews RPMs progress toward the three pillars and highlights the companys sustainability goals and strategy.
  • In September 2021, RPM appointed Tracy D. Crandall to lead the companys sustainability efforts.
  • Sustainability is fundamental to who we are at RPM, stated Frank C. Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of RPM International.

Cymulate Adds Top Females to its Executive Team

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Monday, August 8, 2022

New York and Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymulate, the market leader in Extended Security Posture Management (XSPM), today announced two C-level executive appointments to bolster the company's leadership, namely the appointment of Maria Mastakas as Chief Operating Officer and Carolyn Crandall as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Security Advocate of Cymulate.

Key Points: 
  • Maria Mastakas, named one of Utah Business Magazine's 30 Women to Watch, was CRO of threat intelligence provider Digital Shadows (acquired by Reliaquest) prior to joining Cymulate.
  • Previously, she held executive leadership positions at Datashield, Integrated Business Solutions (IBS), and Metro Commercial Finance.
  • Mastakas is a cyber security leader, specializing in sales and team building, with a proven track record of increasing sales efficiency and customer retention.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Maria and Carolyn to our executive team as we continue to reach key milestones," said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-founder of Cymulate.

Cymulate Adds Top Females to its Executive Team

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 8, 2022

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cymulate, the market leader in Extended Security Posture Management (XSPM), today announced two C-level executive appointments to bolster the company's leadership, namely the appointment of Maria Mastakas as Chief Operating Officer and Carolyn Crandall as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Security Advocate of Cymulate.

Key Points: 
  • Maria Mastakas, named one of Utah Business Magazine's 30 Women to Watch, was CRO of threat intelligence provider Digital Shadows (acquired by Reliaquest) prior to joining Cymulate.
  • Previously, she held executive leadership positions at Datashield, Integrated Business Solutions (IBS), and Metro Commercial Finance.
  • Mastakas is a cyber security leader, specializing in sales and team building, with a proven track record of increasing sales efficiency and customer retention.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Maria and Carolyn to our executive team as we continue to reach key milestones," said Eyal Wachsman, CEO and Co-founder of Cymulate.