USIC

USIC Focused on Developing the Partnership with Excavators Essential to Ensuring Safe Digging

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Monday, April 3, 2023

Most states’ 811 systems and dig safe laws were designed for single-address or small-scope project tickets.

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  • Most states’ 811 systems and dig safe laws were designed for single-address or small-scope project tickets.
  • USIC is taking measures to ensure timely locates and safe digging in this rapidly evolving operating environment.
  • “We are committed to protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure, keeping excavators and our communities safe, and ensuring uninterrupted utility services.
  • We each have an important role to play in ensuring safe digging as our country continues to grow and advance.”

USIC Announces New Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, February 13, 2023

USIC, the leader in underground infrastructure damage prevention, has announced the appointment of Richard Batelaan as Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • USIC, the leader in underground infrastructure damage prevention, has announced the appointment of Richard Batelaan as Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230213005061/en/
    Richard Batelaan, USIC Chief Operating Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Richard’s extensive operational leadership experience in the telecommunications and information technology industries, coupled with his perspective of having come from one of USIC’s major customers, equips him perfectly to lead the development of an even more efficient and customer-focused service model for USIC in our evolving business markets.
  • With the significant increase in infrastructure investment at our doorstep, Richard’s arrival is perfectly timed, for our customers and for USIC,” Mike Ryan, President and CEO of USIC, commented.
  • He previously held leadership positions in wireless engineering and product management with AT&T and served as Chief Operations Officer for Cbeyond, BroadRiver Communications, and BellSouth.net.

United States Investing Championship 2022 Final Standings

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The United States Investing Championship today announced the final standings for the year-long competition.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Investing Championship today announced the final standings for the year-long competition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230125005300/en/
    Winning the $1,000,000+ stock division with a year-long return of + 13.5% is Sam Bhatia, from Irvine, California.
  • Among participants trading less than $1,000,000 in stocks, the winner is Afzal Lokhandwala, + 447%, a Chartered Accountant from Morbi, India.
  • Since its inception in 1983, the United States Investing Championship has attracted legendary traders, including Paul Tudor Jones, Louis Bacon, Mark Minervini, David Ryan, Dr. Edward O. Thorpe, Mark Strome, Doug Kass, Sheen Kassouf, Marty Schwartz, Frankie Joe, Tom Basso, Cedd Moses, Gil Blake, Robert Prechter, Jr., and Bruno Combier.

MYR Group Inc. Announces CFO Succession Plan

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Ms. Johnson will continue as Senior Vice President with the Company through May 31, 2023 to assist with an orderly transition of her duties.

Key Points: 
  • Ms. Johnson will continue as Senior Vice President with the Company through May 31, 2023 to assist with an orderly transition of her duties.
  • Rick Swartz, MYR Group’s President and CEO, said, “On behalf of our Board and our entire leadership team, I would like to thank Betty for her significant leadership contributions to MYR Group.
  • Ms. Huntington is a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology with Bachelor of Science in Management Science.
  • She also has a Master of Business Administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Subsidiaries of CUNA Mutual Holding Company

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Both companies are life/health subsidiaries of CUNA Mutual Holding Company (CUNA Mutual) and collectively referred to as CMFG Life Group.

Key Points: 
  • Both companies are life/health subsidiaries of CUNA Mutual Holding Company (CUNA Mutual) and collectively referred to as CMFG Life Group.
  • These companies are property/casualty subsidiaries of CUNA Mutual and collectively referred to as CUMIS.
  • Additionally, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of bbb+ (Good) of TruStage Financial Group, Inc. (headquartered in Madison, WI), an intermediate holding company of CUNA Mutual.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

United States Investing Championship Ten-Month Results

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Monday, November 28, 2022

The United States Investing Championship today announced the leaders for the first ten months of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Investing Championship today announced the leaders for the first ten months of 2022.
  • Three hundred sixteen top traders participated, but only 26, or 8%, reported profits, according to contest organizer, Dr. Norman Zadeh.
  • The United States Investing Championship is a real money, verified competition that allows up-and-coming traders to showcase their talent on the world stage.
  • Since its inception in 1983, the United States Investing Championship has attracted legendary traders, including Paul Tudor Jones, Louis Bacon, Mark Minervini, David Ryan, Dr. Edward O. Thorpe, Mark Strome, Doug Kass, Sheen Kassouf, Marty Schwartz, Frankie Joe, Tom Basso, Cedd Moses, Gil Blake, Robert Prechter, Jr., and Bruno Combier.

Harris Williams Advises United States Infrastructure Corporation on its Sale of a 50% Stake to Kohlberg & Company

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Friday, November 11, 2022

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC), a portfolio company of Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, on its sale of a 50% stake to Kohlberg & Company (Kohlberg).

Key Points: 
  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised United States Infrastructure Corporation (USIC), a portfolio company of Partners Group, acting on behalf of its clients, on its sale of a 50% stake to Kohlberg & Company (Kohlberg).
  • USIC represents another marquee transaction for Harris Williams within the broader infrastructure services sector, said Matt White, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • It is a pleasure to have partnered again with USIC, added Bob Baltimore, a managing director at Harris Williams.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

USIC Is Hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony at Its Indianapolis Headquarters in Honor of the Nearly 10% of Its Workforce Who Are Veterans

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Monday, November 7, 2022

The company is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • The company is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony on Friday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m.
  • ET at its corporate headquarters, located at 9045 River Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240.
  • At USIC, we are proud to have such a significant number of military veterans among our workforce, USIC President & CEO Mike Ryan stated.
  • We look forward to hosting the American Legion this Veterans Day as we honor our veterans for their bravery, service, and sacrifice.

United States Investing Championship Nine-Month Results

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

The United States Investing Championship today announced the leaders for the first nine months of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Investing Championship today announced the leaders for the first nine months of 2022.
  • The United States Investing Championship is a real money, verified competition that allows up-and-coming traders to showcase their talent on the world stage.
  • Mr. Merritt grew up in Pine, Louisiana, and currently works as the district manager for an insurance carrier.
  • Since its inception in 1983, the United States Investing Championship has attracted legendary traders, including Paul Tudor Jones, Louis Bacon, Mark Minervini, David Ryan, Dr. Edward O. Thorpe, Mark Strome, Doug Kass, Sheen Kassouf, Marty Schwartz, Frankie Joe, Tom Basso, Cedd Moses, Gil Blake, Robert Prechter, Jr., and Bruno Combier.

Utility Locator Market worth $1,109 million by 2027 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Monday, October 3, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility Locator Market is projected to grow from USD 833 million in 2022 to USD 1,109 million in 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2022 to 2027according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Utility Locator Market is projected to grow from USD 833 million in 2022 to USD 1,109 million in 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2022 to 2027according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.
  • The growth of the market attributed to the concern for safety and protection of the underground utilities and benefits of utility locator over traditional technologies/ methods.
  • Using GPR utility locator one can locate metallic as well as non-metallic underground objects and utilities.
  • Utility locator equipment offering is to register for largest share of Utility Locator Market throughout the forecast period.