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ExpressVPN launches new features, expands service offerings to deliver more value to users

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Linux, Policy, VPN, Android, Mac, Growth, Internet, Bermuda, IOS, Blog, IP, ExpressVPN, Online shopping, Publishing

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading consumer privacy and security company ExpressVPN today announces that it has added several new features and expanded its existing service offerings. These include an ad blocker, an adult-site blocker, growth of its server network to 105 countries, an update to its multiple-device policy to eight simultaneous connections, and an auto-update feature.

Key Points: 
  • "ExpressVPN's services help millions of users take control of their digital lives every day, so we constantly strive to deliver more value and a better experience to them.
  • We are proud of the incredible lineup of new features and service improvements, which give our users more ways to protect themselves at no extra cost," said Samuel Bultez, head of product, ExpressVPN.
  • Users can easily take control of their internet experience by enabling these advanced protection features via toggles in the ExpressVPN apps.
  • ExpressVPN also announced the launch of an auto-update feature on its desktop apps, so that its users always have the latest features and security enhancements.

Markel announces Bryan Sanders will retire by December 31, 2024, and related leadership appointments

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Insurance, MKL, NYSE, Acquisition, Sanders, Growth, Bermuda, Bryan Sanders, Climate change, Hospital, Management, Markel Corporation

Effective December 1, 2023, Sanders will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty, and Alex Martin, currently Markel's Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Markel Specialty, reporting to Bob Cox, President, Global Insurance Operations.

Key Points: 
  • Effective December 1, 2023, Sanders will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty, and Alex Martin, currently Markel's Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Markel Specialty, reporting to Bob Cox, President, Global Insurance Operations.
  • Brian Costanzo, currently senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer for Markel Group Inc., will become Chief Financial Officer of Markel, reporting to Jeremy Noble, President, Markel.
  • Sanders, who joined Markel in 2013 as part of the Alterra Capital Holdings, Ltd. acquisition, has more than 42 years in the insurance industry.
  • Additionally within Markel Specialty, Guenter Kryszon has been named Chief Underwriting Officer and Ryan Oosterheert has been named Chief Operations Officer.

Markel announces Bryan Sanders will retire by December 31, 2024, and related leadership appointments

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Friday, October 27, 2023
Insurance, MKL, NYSE, Acquisition, Sanders, Growth, Bermuda, Bryan Sanders, Climate change, Hospital, Management, Markel Corporation

Effective December 1, 2023, Sanders will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty, and Alex Martin, currently Markel's Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Markel Specialty, reporting to Bob Cox, President, Global Insurance Operations.

Key Points: 
  • Effective December 1, 2023, Sanders will transition to the role of Chairman, Markel Specialty, and Alex Martin, currently Markel's Chief Financial Officer, will become President, Markel Specialty, reporting to Bob Cox, President, Global Insurance Operations.
  • Brian Costanzo, currently senior vice president and Chief Accounting Officer for Markel Group Inc., will become Chief Financial Officer of Markel, reporting to Jeremy Noble, President, Markel.
  • Sanders, who joined Markel in 2013 as part of the Alterra Capital Holdings, Ltd. acquisition, has more than 42 years in the insurance industry.
  • Additionally within Markel Specialty, Guenter Kryszon has been named Chief Underwriting Officer and Ryan Oosterheert has been named Chief Operations Officer.

AM Best Upgrades Credit Ratings for Most of Talcott Resolution Life, Inc.’s Subsidiaries

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Long-Term Capital Management, Good, AM Best, TFG, 6th Street, Life, Credit, News, AM, Growth, FSR, ERM, Bermuda, ALL, Security (finance)

Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of Talcott Resolution Life, Inc. (Delaware), along with its Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs).

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of “bbb-” (Good) of Talcott Resolution Life, Inc. (Delaware), along with its Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs).
  • The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
  • 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 .

Kemper Announces Schedule for Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Preliminary Results

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Monday, October 23, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Property damage, PPA, Incidence, PD, 2012 Six-red World Championship, Telephone, Reverse convertible securities, GAAP, ROE, Kemper, Goodwill, Life, Software, Nature, Net, Personal injury protection, Internet, Webcast, Bermuda, PIP, Injury, Parent, Integration, Investment, LAE, Life insurance, Bank, Renting, Security (finance)

Significant earned rate benefits accelerating in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Significant earned rate benefits accelerating in the fourth quarter of 2023 and first quarter of 2024.
  • Segment was moved to non-core operations in the third quarter after announcing wind-down of the business in August 2023.
  • 2 Pre-tax catastrophe lossesfor third quarter 2023 were approximately $21 million, including $14 million from Kemper Personal Insurance reported within non-core operations.
  • Kemper will host its conference call to discuss third quarter 2023 results on Monday, October 30 at 5:00 pm Eastern (4:00 pm Central).

AM Best Removes from Under Review with Developing Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. and Certain Subsidiaries; Downgrades Credit Ratings of ivari

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Friday, October 20, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Sale, AM Best, Good, Ivari Padar, History, Credit, News, Acquisition, Maintenance, AM, CPP Investment Board, Growth, FSR, ERM, Risk, Bermuda, ALL, Security (finance), Risk management, Sagicor Financial Corporation

Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under-review status for these ratings and revised the implications status to developing from negative.

Key Points: 
  • Concurrently, AM Best has maintained the under-review status for these ratings and revised the implications status to developing from negative.
  • These rating actions follow an announcement from Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. that it has completed the acquisition of ivari from Wilton Re Ltd.
  • Sagicor Life Inc. has a long record of consistent profitability and benefits from strong brand recognition in its operating countries.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Keller Williams Expands to Curaçao

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Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Keller Williams (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, awards a new master franchise in Curaçao, an island country in the Caribbean, amid continuing global growth year-over-year.

Key Points: 
  • Keller Williams (KW), the world's largest real estate franchise by agent count, awards a new master franchise in Curaçao, an island country in the Caribbean, amid continuing global growth year-over-year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231019979623/en/
    As of September 30, Keller Williams Worldwide (KWW), the international division of KW, has 19,062 agents, up 11.6% over Sept. 2022.
  • Led by Regional Operating Principal Ricarda Ceresa, the Keller Williams franchise in Curaçao is currently initializing operations.
  • “We were intrigued by KW’s culture and training, which led to the formation of KW Curaçao,” said Ceresa.

Bradley Mowers Releases Guide "Tips for Planting Grass"

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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BRADLEY, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bradley Mowers has announced the release of its latest resource "Tips for Planting Grass." This resource provides insight into planting grass by covering how to select seeds for a geographical area and the steps involved in planting grass.

Key Points: 
  • BRADLEY, Ill., Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bradley Mowers has announced the release of its latest resource "Tips for Planting Grass."
  • This resource provides insight into planting grass by covering how to select seeds for a geographical area and the steps involved in planting grass.
  • The most common types of grass seed in the United States include Cynodon dactylon (Bermuda grass), St. Augustine grass, Zoysia grass, Kentucky bluegrass, Fescue grass, and Tall Fescue grass.
  • To learn more about tips for planting grass, please visit Bradley Mowers here .

Brookfield Renewable to Host Third Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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BROOKFIELD, News, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) will hold its Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKFIELD, News, Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP, BEPC; TSX: BEP.UN, BEPC) (“Brookfield Renewable”) will hold its Third Quarter 2023 Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
  • Brookfield Renewable operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded, pure-play renewable power platforms.
  • Investors can access its portfolio either through Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (NYSE: BEP; TSX: BEP.UN), a Bermuda-based limited partnership, or Brookfield Renewable Corporation (NYSE, TSX: BEPC), a Canadian corporation.
  • Brookfield Renewable is the flagship listed renewable power company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with approximately $850 billion of assets under management.

AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of ASR Re Limited

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Friday, October 13, 2023
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, AM Best, Credit, Risk management, Bermuda, AM, Good, Helios Investment Partners, Growth, News, ALL, Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, ASR, Reinsurance

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of ASR Re Limited (ASR Re) (Bermuda).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb+” (Good) of ASR Re Limited (ASR Re) (Bermuda).
  • The ratings reflect ASR Re’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.
  • ASR Re is a wholly owned subsidiary of ASR Holdings (ASR) and is the primary risk carrier within the ASR group, a new entrant in the African corporate specialty reinsurance market.
  • 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 .