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BRP Group, Inc. Introduces International Center of Excellence to Enable Businesses to Expand Operations Across the Globe

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

BRP Group, Inc. (“BRP Group”) (NASDAQ: BRP) announced today the launch of a new International Center of Excellence (“COE”) to provide exemplary insurance solutions for clients with international operations and those exploring international expansion.

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  • BRP Group, Inc. (“BRP Group”) (NASDAQ: BRP) announced today the launch of a new International Center of Excellence (“COE”) to provide exemplary insurance solutions for clients with international operations and those exploring international expansion.
  • BRP Group’s International COE joins the firm’s growing portfolio of specialty practices that strategically leverage the broad base of knowledge and deep expertise offered across its network, both nationally and internationally.
  • By unveiling the new International COE, BRP Group can further provide optimal solutions that cater to the unique needs of their clients' businesses, regardless of their geographic location.
  • “International clients with geographically dispersed operations and workforces require specialized risk management and insurance expertise that address their unique business models and operations," said Dan Galbraith, BRP Group’s Chief Operating Officer.

Two Vermonters voted as top captive insurance professionals in the world

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

MONTPELIER, Vt., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Captive Insurance Division of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Sandy Bigglestone, and Regional Managing Director – Americas for Aon Captive & Insurance Management Nancy Gray, were voted to top spots by their peers in Captive Review's Power 50 Awards earlier this year. According to the Captive Review, over 7,800 captive insurance professionals around the world submitted their nominations and nominees were then judged on how they best met the criteria of influence, innovation, visibility/accessibility, skill/ability, and how dedicated they are to helping the broader industry.

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  • They placed #3 and #1 in Captive Review's Power 50 Awards, which recognizes the world's top captive insurance professionals.
  • MONTPELIER, Vt., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Captive Insurance Division of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation (DFR) Deputy Commissioner of Captive Insurance Sandy Bigglestone, and Regional Managing Director – Americas for Aon Captive & Insurance Management Nancy Gray, were voted to top spots by their peers in Captive Review's Power 50 Awards earlier this year.
  • In 2022, Bigglestone was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the Captive Division, leading Vermont's 30 captive insurance regulators.
  • Previously, she served as a director and treasurer of the International Center for Captive Insurance Education and as a director and treasurer of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association.

Dresner Partners Hosts International Investment Banking Conference in Chicago

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, a leading FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank is pleased to announce that it hosted an international investment banking conference for one of the worlds leading M&A partnerships, Mergers Alliance, earlier this month in Chicago.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dresner Partners, a leading FINRA-registered, middle-market investment bank is pleased to announce that it hosted an international investment banking conference for one of the worlds leading M&A partnerships, Mergers Alliance, earlier this month in Chicago.
  • Commenting on the conference, Steven M. Dresner, President of Dresner Partners which is a Mergers Alliance member firm, said, It was a pleasure to have our headquarters host our colleagues from Mergers Alliance and showcase Chicagos dynamic business environment and M&A professionals.
  • Dresner Partners has extensive international and cross-border transaction experience and is a member of Mergers Alliance, one of the worlds leading global mergers and acquisitions partnerships focused on the middle market.
  • You can also follow Dresner Partners on Twitter at www.twitter.com/DresnerPartners .

Rita Achrekar Joins QuadReal’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal) welcomes Rita Achrekar to its Board of Directors.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QuadReal Property Group (QuadReal) welcomes Rita Achrekar to its Board of Directors.
  • In addition to Ritas extensive board experience, she is an Executive in Residence at the Global Risk Institute in Financial Services.
  • I look forward to working with the team and fellow board members to help further QuadReals strategic goals and commitment to community building, said Rita.
  • For information about QuadReals Board of Directors visit: https://www.quadreal.com/team/governance/
    QuadReal Property Group is a global real estate investment, operating and development company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Wells Fargo Names Paul Ricci as Chief Auditor

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Paul Ricci has been named chief auditor, effective immediately.

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  • Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Paul Ricci has been named chief auditor, effective immediately.
  • Ricci will report to the Audit Committee of the Wells Fargo board of directors and administratively to CEO Charlie Scharf.
  • Ricci joined Wells Fargo in December 2019 as the chief audit director of Corporate Risk and Capital Management.
  • News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories .

Celsius Announces the Appointment of Traditional Finance Executives Aslihan Denizkurdu & Frank van Etten

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Friday, January 14, 2022

HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsius Network , the leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced today that it has appointed Aslihan Denizkurdu as Chief Operating Officer and Frank van Etten as Chief Investment Officer.

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  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsius Network , the leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced today that it has appointed Aslihan Denizkurdu as Chief Operating Officer and Frank van Etten as Chief Investment Officer.
  • "We are seeing a migration of talent from traditional finance to decentralized finance and crypto companies," said Alex Mashinsky, CEO of Celsius.
  • Bringing in practices from traditional finance and applying them with the innovative mindset and approaches of fintech will be a part of this journey."
  • Before joining Celsius, van Etten was in asset management for two decades in global leadership roles at ING, Voya, UBS and Nuveen.

Celsius Announces the Appointment of Traditional Finance Executives Aslihan Denizkurdu & Frank van Etten

Retrieved on: 
Friday, January 14, 2022

HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsius Network , the leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced today that it has appointed Aslihan Denizkurdu as Chief Operating Officer and Frank van Etten as Chief Investment Officer.

Key Points: 
  • HOBOKEN, N.J., Jan. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Celsius Network , the leading cryptocurrency lending and borrowing platform, announced today that it has appointed Aslihan Denizkurdu as Chief Operating Officer and Frank van Etten as Chief Investment Officer.
  • "We are seeing a migration of talent from traditional finance to decentralized finance and crypto companies," said Alex Mashinsky, CEO of Celsius.
  • Bringing in practices from traditional finance and applying them with the innovative mindset and approaches of fintech will be a part of this journey."
  • Before joining Celsius, van Etten was in asset management for two decades in global leadership roles at ING, Voya, UBS and Nuveen.

AXA XL Appoints Charles Lee as Head of Global Risk Management for the South West Region

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Tuesday, November 30, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Charles Lee to head its Global Risk Management business in the South West Region of the US.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AXA XL has appointed Charles Lee to head its Global Risk Management business in the South West Region of the US.
  • Mr. Lee joins AXA XL from Chubb where he was Senior Vice President, Global Client Executive and led the Global Casualty Pacific South Region in Los Angeles.
  • AXA XL's Global Risk Management insurance team provides global primary insurance programs for US-based companies, designing casualty programs that fit customers' operations and footprint.
  • 1AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through three business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance, and AXA XL Risk Consulting.

Sallie Mae Appoints Samuel Ramsey to Its Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointment of Samuel Ramsey to its board of directors, effective immediately.

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  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM), formally SLM Corporation, today announced the appointment of Samuel Ramsey to its board of directors, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Ramseys significant track record in financial services and, in particular, risk management, further deepens our expertise in this critical area for the business, said Carter Franke, Chair of the board of directors, Sallie Mae.
  • Sallie Mae (Nasdaq: SLM) believes education and life-long learning, in all forms, help people achieve great things.
  • Commonly known as Sallie Mae, SLM Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States of America.