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Brett Seybold Elected to Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Board of Directors

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Monday, November 20, 2023

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the election of Brett Seybold to the FHLB Dallas Board of Directors (Board) as a member director representing Texas.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the election of Brett Seybold to the FHLB Dallas Board of Directors (Board) as a member director representing Texas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231120408519/en/
    Brett Seybold, senior vice president and treasurer of United Services Automobile Association, will begin his four-year term on the FHLB Dallas Board starting January 1, 2024.
  • Seybold’s experience and expertise are a great fit and complement the existing Board,” said FHLB Dallas President and CEO Sanjay Bhasin.
  • “We are fortunate to have him.”
    Since 2021, Mr. Seybold has served as the FHLB Dallas Insurance Member Advisory Council Chair (IMAC).

Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2023 Board of Director Election Results

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Friday, November 17, 2023

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Directors (Board) and the re-election of an incumbent director.

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  • The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Directors (Board) and the re-election of an incumbent director.
  • Their expertise and leadership are a welcome addition as we continue to execute on our core mission,” said FHLB Dallas President and CEO Sanjay Bhasin.
  • Prior to joining GAHP, Mr. Rael served as director of housing development for the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority from February 2009 to December 2014.
  • All three directors have four-year terms that begin January 1, 2024 and end December 31, 2027.

USAA Joins Forces with A Place for Mom to Offer Senior Living Advisory Services to its 13 Million Members

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Monday, November 13, 2023

USAA , the leading provider of insurance, banking, investment, and retirement solutions serving veteran families through every stage of life, and A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading trusted advisory service for senior care in North America, have announced a joint relationship to provide senior living advisory services to USAA’s 13 million members.

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  • USAA , the leading provider of insurance, banking, investment, and retirement solutions serving veteran families through every stage of life, and A Place for Mom (APFM), the leading trusted advisory service for senior care in North America, have announced a joint relationship to provide senior living advisory services to USAA’s 13 million members.
  • A Place for Mom is uniquely positioned to support the veteran community and their growing need for senior care.
  • When USAA refers its members or their families to A Place for Mom, they will receive a one-time $500 gift card after they move-in to an A Place for Mom partner community.
  • “At USAA, we are committed to protecting members at every stage of life,” said Brian Harris, Vice President, Transformation and New Business Ventures at USAA.

Steeped in Tradition: USAA Kicks Off 124th Army-Navy Game Celebrations in a Massive Way, Honoring 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- America's best sports rivalry, the Army-Navy Game, is set to debut at the birthplace of the American Revolution, but before the cadets of West Point and midshipmen of the Naval Academy face off on the field – USAA, presenting sponsor of the Army-Navy Game – commemorated the revolutionary showdown in a way that rivals the likes of 1773.

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  • To honor the history of the rivalry game and the city of Boston, USAA unveiled a 374-pound bag of tea, a symbolic combination of the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party and 124th Army-Navy Game.
  • Tea was sourced from three veteran-owned small businesses and is being imported to the site of the USS Constitution for public display.
  • The boun-tea-ful display will then be donated to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for their historic celebration on December 16.
  • The 124th Army-Navy Game presented by USAA will be played on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

USAA Life Insurance Announces New Relationship with Trust & Will

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

USAA members will benefit from Trust & Will's streamlined approach to estate planning.

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  • USAA members will benefit from Trust & Will's streamlined approach to estate planning.
  • "In uniting with Trust & Will, USAA can now offer seamless online estate planning solutions alongside our robust suite of financial services.
  • USAA will integrate Trust & Will into key experiences where a member may need estate planning services such as acquiring a life insurance policy, updating beneficiaries or settling the estate of a loved one.
  • USAA saw value in Trust & Will even before this relationship, by investing in the company though USAA's Corporate Development team in early 2023.

Nation's Top 2024 Military Friendly® Employers Announced

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Friday, November 10, 2023

SLB, also known as Schlumberger Limited earned the #1 2024 Military Friendly® Employer ranking in the largest company category.

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  • SLB, also known as Schlumberger Limited earned the #1 2024 Military Friendly® Employer ranking in the largest company category.
  • The Home Depot and USAA have been rated as Military Friendly® Employers in all 21 years since the list started.
  • -Matt Igoe, Chief Operations Officer BNSF
    Business Services led the way, representing 12% of Military Friendly® designated employers.
  • Their steadfast commitment to integrating military personnel into their workforce not only reflects their compassion but also underscores their business acumen," - Kayla Lopez, Senior Director of Military Partnerships at Military Friendly®

Triple-I Releases Panel Lineup for its Nov. 30 Town Hall in D.C.

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

“Resource constraints, legal system abuse, economic pressures, and political intricacies further complicate matters.”

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  • “Resource constraints, legal system abuse, economic pressures, and political intricacies further complicate matters.”
    Triple-I has long been a participant in the climate-risk conversation.
  • The Town Hall is part of the organization’s effort to turn this discussion into action, a role Triple-I played this year when contributing its insurance insights to the National Institute of Building Sciences’ (NIBS) Resilience Incentivization Roadmap 2.0 report.
  • To be held at The Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW, the Town Hall will start with a reception at 1 p.m. EST and conclude at 6 p.m. EST.
  • “Hear and share insights and – perhaps most important – get involved in attacking the risk crisis.”
    Visit Triple-I’s registration site if you would like to attend the Town Hall in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Nov. 30.

"Go Beyond Thanks:" New Survey Reveals We Should Do More Than Simply Thank Our Veterans for Their Service

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation prepares to observe Veterans Day this year, USAA hopes to challenge the nation to go beyond simple gratitude to create real, positive impacts in the veteran community. A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young military/veterans and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service. The survey was conducted by Endeavor Analytics and YouGov.

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  • A new survey sponsored by USAA reveals disparities between young military/veterans and their older counterparts in how they prefer to be recognized for their service.
  • Of note, nearly 70% of younger military/veterans say they feel uncomfortable or awkward when someone says "Thank you for your service" to them.
  • Conversely, only 24% of military/veterans aged 65+ say they feel uncomfortable or awkward when someone says the phrase to them.
  • The survey also revealed 28% of civilian respondents do not know or are not sure why we celebrate Veterans Day.

2023 National Disaster Resilience Conference Announces Award Honorees

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC) today announced its 2023 resilience leadership awards for individuals who champion disaster safety and resilience. The NDRC and nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) will honor the eight individuals today during the award luncheon at its annual gathering in Clearwater Beach, Florida.

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  • CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Disaster Resilience Conference (NDRC) today announced its 2023 resilience leadership awards for individuals who champion disaster safety and resilience.
  • The Dr. Ernst W. Kiesling Lifetime Achievement Award is reserved for individuals whose lifelong dedication leaves an indelible, positive impact on the disaster safety and resilience movement.
  • The FLASH Partnership Award recognizes a leader whose collaborative nature and dedication foster success and advance disaster resilience.
  • The FLASH Education Award celebrates excellence in educating individuals, communities, and organizations about disaster resilience.

Thompson Thrift to Develop Luxury Multifamily Community in Phoenix

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Monday, November 6, 2023

PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the development of Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant (TSMC) in northern Phoenix. Construction is set to begin this month and Thompson Thrift plans to welcome new residents starting in the latter half of 2025. 

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thompson Thrift , a full-service nationally recognized real estate company, announced today the development of Refinery at Pointe17, a 224-unit Class A multifamily community near the $40+ billion Taiwan Semiconductor Plant (TSMC) in northern Phoenix.
  • Construction is set to begin this month and Thompson Thrift plans to welcome new residents starting in the latter half of 2025.
  • Thompson Thrift is a full-service real estate development company focused on ground-up commercial and multifamily development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest.
  • Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $4 billion in real estate developments in 21 states.