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Apex Social Announces Care Professional AND Host Family of the Year Contests

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Social, a leading provider of caregiver placement services, is thrilled to announce the winners of its yearly Care Professional of the Year and Host Family of the Year contests.

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  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Social, a leading provider of caregiver placement services, is thrilled to announce the winners of its yearly Care Professional of the Year and Host Family of the Year contests.
  • Announcing Winners of the Host Family & Care Professional of the Year Awards.
  • The Care Professional of the Year contest invited host families to nominate their outstanding care professionals by submitting essays or videos that vividly illustrate why their caregiver deserves this prestigious honor.
  • Similarly, the Host Family of the Year contest invited Care Professionals to nominate their exceptional host families, highlighting the characteristics that make them stand out.

IHG Owners Association Announces 2024 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Nellie Dhanji

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Nellie Dhanji as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2024.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Nellie Dhanji as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2024.
  • A native of Calgary, Dhanji pursued her undergraduate degree at Queen's University before completing her legal education in the United Kingdom.
  • In assuming her role as 2024 Chair of the Association, Dhanji expresses her commitment to driving owner profitability while also fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within the Association.
  • The global, not-for profit organization represents the interests of more than 4,000 owners of IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) properties around the world.

Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q3 2023

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Toronto, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the third quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.

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  • Toronto, ON, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the third quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.
  • Overall, rates remain high in Q3 2023, but saw a decrease from the same quarter year prior (8.46% in Q3 2022) to 7.27% in Q3 2023.
  • Quarter over quarter, Q3 2023 results showed average renewal rate change decreased across Business and Professional Services, Retail Services and Hospitality Services.
  • Average renewal rate change for Construction and Real Estate Property increased in Q3 2023 compared to Q2 2023.

Al Bait Guests honored with "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia 2023 Award"

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Monday, November 6, 2023

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Bait Guests, a leading provider of exceptional hospitality services for pilgrims, is this year's recipient of the "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia" from International Business Magazine. The award was presented during a glittering ceremony at Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm, earlier this November.

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  • - Chairman of the Board, Fawaz Abdullah Danish, accepted the award at International Business Magazine Awards 2023
    MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Bait Guests, a leading provider of exceptional hospitality services for pilgrims, is this year's recipient of the "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia" from International Business Magazine.
  • Accepting the award, Fawaz Abdullah Danish, Chairman of the Board, Al Bait Guests, said: "We are deeply honored by this recognition – a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who are committed to providing our guests with the best possible religious tourism and hospitality experience.
  • Al-Bait Guests Pilgrims Services, an affiliate of the Motawif Pilgrims for Southeast Asian Countries Co., is a full-service religious tourism and hospitality company offering diverse services to pilgrims, including accommodation, transportation, meals, sightseeing, leisure and social activities; as well as a variety of religious services, such as guidance on Hajj rituals and prayer services.
  • Al-Bait Guests Pilgrims Services has a strong commitment to social responsibility and is committed to giving back to the community.

Al Bait Guests honored with "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia 2023 Award"

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Monday, November 6, 2023

MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Bait Guests, a leading provider of exceptional hospitality services for pilgrims, is this year's recipient of the "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia" from International Business Magazine. The award was presented during a glittering ceremony at Dubai's Atlantis, The Palm, earlier this November.

Key Points: 
  • - Chairman of the Board, Fawaz Abdullah Danish, accepted the award at International Business Magazine Awards 2023
    MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Al Bait Guests, a leading provider of exceptional hospitality services for pilgrims, is this year's recipient of the "Best Religious Tourism & Hospitality Services in Saudi Arabia" from International Business Magazine.
  • Accepting the award, Fawaz Abdullah Danish, Chairman of the Board, Al Bait Guests, said: "We are deeply honored by this recognition – a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, who are committed to providing our guests with the best possible religious tourism and hospitality experience.
  • Al-Bait Guests Pilgrims Services, an affiliate of the Motawif Pilgrims for Southeast Asian Countries Co., is a full-service religious tourism and hospitality company offering diverse services to pilgrims, including accommodation, transportation, meals, sightseeing, leisure and social activities; as well as a variety of religious services, such as guidance on Hajj rituals and prayer services.
  • Al-Bait Guests Pilgrims Services has a strong commitment to social responsibility and is committed to giving back to the community.

Zerify Provides Corporate Sales Update

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Our Zerify Meet & Defender technologies are the most groundbreaking innovations for the video conferencing marker we have seen in the past two decades.

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  • Our Zerify Meet & Defender technologies are the most groundbreaking innovations for the video conferencing marker we have seen in the past two decades.
  • Unique Cybersecurity Focus: Zerify is the only cybersecurity company with a dedicated video conferencing platform.
  • DOD Vetting: Zerify Meet has undergone rigorous technical vetting by ProofLabs, a Department of Defense (DOD) testing lab.
  • Several key partnerships include the following:
    TDSYNNEX Partnership: Zerify is currently working with TDSYNNEX, the world's largest distributor, to train their sales teams, which oversee the 16,000+ reseller partners.

Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q2 2023

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Toronto, ONT., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the second quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.

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  • Toronto, ONT., Aug. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the second quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.
  • Quarter over quarter, Q2 2023 results showed average renewal rate change increased across nearly all lines of the most commonly placed Commercial Lines categories, including Real Estate Property, Business and Professional Services, and Hospitality Services.
  • Average renewal rate change for Construction and Retail Services decreased in Q2 2023 compared to Q2 2022.
  • Real Estate Property: Premium renewal rate change average was 6.87% for the quarter, up from the Q1 2023 average of 6.83%.

Parkland appoints Nora Duke to its Board of Directors

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Friday, July 14, 2023

CALGARY, AB, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Parkland Corporation ("Parkland", "we", the "Company", or "our") (TSX: PKI) today announced the appointment of Nora Duke to Parkland's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective today.

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  • CALGARY, AB, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Parkland Corporation ("Parkland", "we", the "Company", or "our") (TSX: PKI) today announced the appointment of Nora Duke to Parkland's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective today.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Nora to our Board of Directors," said Jim Pantelidis, Chairman of the Board.
  • "Nora brings extensive executive experience spanning human resources, sustainability, acquisition and development, operations, and customer service.
  • Ms. Duke's appointment forms part of Parkland's ongoing Board refreshment process, and closely follows the recent election of Michael Christiansen and Marc Halley.

Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Q1 2023

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ont., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the first quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, Ont., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the first quarter 2023 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.
  • Quarter over quarter, Q1 2023 results showed that average renewal rate change decreased across all the most commonly placed lines of business including Business and Professional Services, Construction, Hospitality Services, Real Estate and Retail Services.
  • Construction, Erection, and Installation Services: Premium renewal rate change average was 7.42% for the quarter, down from the Q4 2022 average of 9.06%.
  • Real Estate Property: Premium renewal rate change average was 6.83% for the quarter, down from the Q4 2022 average of 8.23%.

Applied Releases Commercial Lines Premium Rate Index Findings for Year-End and Q4 2022

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ont., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the year-end and fourth quarter of 2022 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, Ont., April 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Systems® today announced the year-end and fourth quarter of 2022 results of the Applied Commercial Index™, the Canadian insurance industry’s premium rate index.
  • Quarter over quarter, Q4 2022 results demonstrated average renewal rate change decreases across Construction, Hospitality Services, and Retail Services.
  • Significant findings for 2022 include:
    Premium renewal rate change average was 9.06% for the quarter, down from the Q3 2022 average of 9.85%.
  • Premium renewal rate change averaged 9.19%, down relative to the Q3 2022 average of 9.53%, which was the year’s average highest rate change.