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UST and mistEO Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Climate Risk Management in the Insurance and Banking Sectors

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., Sept.13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, and mistEO, a climate fintech company, have announced their strategic partnership to address the pressing need for accurate, localized weather and climate risk data in the insurance and banking industries. With climate-related risks on the rise, insurers and banks face escalating costs due to the absence of reliable, hyper-localized projections. Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.
  • The global surge in extreme weather events and the evolving climate landscape have intensified the challenges insurance and banking companies face in quantifying and managing climate-related risks.
  • With mistEO's cutting-edge weather analytics and climate modeling expertise, UST aims to bridge the gap between critical data and insurance product development.
  • Together, they are poised to revolutionize the insurance and banking sectors, offering reliable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

UST and mistEO Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Climate Risk Management in the Insurance and Banking Sectors

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

LONDON, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, and mistEO, a climate fintech company, have announced their strategic partnership to address the pressing need for accurate, localized weather and climate risk data in the insurance and banking industries. With climate-related risks on the rise, insurers and banks face escalating costs due to the absence of reliable, hyper-localized projections. Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.
  • The global surge in extreme weather events and the evolving climate landscape have intensified the challenges insurance and banking companies face in quantifying and managing climate-related risks.
  • With mistEO's cutting-edge weather analytics and climate modeling expertise, UST aims to bridge the gap between critical data and insurance product development.
  • Together, they are poised to revolutionize the insurance and banking sectors, offering reliable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

UST and mistEO Forge Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize Climate Risk Management in the Insurance and Banking Sectors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, and mistEO, a climate fintech company, have announced their strategic partnership to address the pressing need for accurate, localized weather and climate risk data in the insurance and banking industries. With climate-related risks on the rise, insurers and banks face escalating costs due to the absence of reliable, hyper-localized projections. Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, mistEO will collaborate closely with UST to empower its insurance and banking clients across the US market with invaluable insights into weather and climate risks, specifically in the Property & Casualty (P&C) and Travel Insurance segments.
  • The global surge in extreme weather events and the evolving climate landscape have intensified the challenges insurance and banking companies face in quantifying and managing climate-related risks.
  • With mistEO's cutting-edge weather analytics and climate modeling expertise, UST aims to bridge the gap between critical data and insurance product development.
  • Together, they are poised to revolutionize the insurance and banking sectors, offering reliable solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

The Insurance School of Tampabay has a new web based Self Study Class Approved

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Insurance School of Tampa Bay, previously known as The Insurance School of SW Florida, is thrilled to announce the approval of our inaugural Florida Online Self-Study Pre-License Personal Lines Property Casualty course.

Key Points: 
  • The course is comprised of 19 engaging video lectures, 10 informative unit quizzes, 4 insightful case studies, and a final examination.
  • Insurance School of Tampa Bay, previously known as The Insurance School of SW Florida, was founded by Thomas Williams, CLU.
  • As the Insurance School of Tampa Bay continues to expand its offerings, it remains committed to providing high-quality, accessible education to help launch the next generation of insurance professionals.
  • Media Contact: Christopher P Kazor CIC, Lutcf, CDEI Insurance School of Tampa Bay Telephone: 813.833.5777 Email: ( [email protected] ) Website: ( www.isotampabay.com or www.insuranceschooloftampabay.com )

Exdion Insurance Appoints Industry Expert Tony Cid to Board of Advisors

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Monday, July 24, 2023

Insurtech company Exdion Solutions today announced the appointment of Tony Cid, Principal and Owner of Cid Allstate Agency, Inc., and Managing Director and Principle of Fourth Insight Consulting Services, to its Advisory Board.

Key Points: 
  • Insurtech company Exdion Solutions today announced the appointment of Tony Cid, Principal and Owner of Cid Allstate Agency, Inc., and Managing Director and Principle of Fourth Insight Consulting Services, to its Advisory Board.
  • “As commercial brokers move forward in their journey to digital transformation, they need partners with both technology and industry expertise,” said Cid.
  • “With Exdion, they can realize the full potential of digitalization in operations, in revenue enhancement, and in risk reduction.
  • In addition to owning and operating his own insurance agency, Cid consults on industry issues and business matters.

Horace Mann announces second-quarter catastrophe losses between $41 and $43 million, pretax, as weather-driven losses rise across industry

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced it expects second-quarter 2023 core EPS in the range of $0.01 to $0.03.

Key Points: 
  • Horace Mann Educators Corporation (NYSE:HMN) today announced it expects second-quarter 2023 core EPS in the range of $0.01 to $0.03.
  • Second-quarter catastrophe losses are now expected to be between $41 million to $43 million, pretax.
  • Catastrophe losses are expected to contribute 26 to 27 points to the second-quarter combined ratio.
  • “Across the country, weather events are increasing in frequency and size, resulting in record levels of catastrophe losses for the industry,” said President & CEO Marita Zuraitis.

Alliant Insurance Services Honors 2023 Elite Women Honorees

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Insurance Business America has recognized three outstanding women leaders from Alliant Insurance Services as Elite Women for 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Insurance Business America has recognized three outstanding women leaders from Alliant Insurance Services as Elite Women for 2023.
  • “Our 2023 honorees demonstrate the exceptional leadership, drive, and commitment that moves our industry forward,” said Tom Corbett, Chairman and CEO of Alliant.
  • “At Alliant, we’re fortunate to be surrounded by so many women who are making a difference in our organization and the greater insurance industry.
  • Celebrated with women throughout the United States, the 2023 Elite Women highlight the significant contributions women make to the U.S. insurance industry.

Rushing joins Church Mutual® as president - subsidiaries and CUO

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer) is pleased to announce two strategic additions to its senior leadership team.

Key Points: 
  • Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I.1 (a stock insurer) is pleased to announce two strategic additions to its senior leadership team.
  • Pam Rushing joined Church Mutual as president – subsidiaries and chief underwriting officer Monday, June 5, reporting to President Alan Ogilvie.
  • Effective May 29, Andy Bloechl was promoted to assistant vice president – administration, serving as chief of staff.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Pam Rushing joined Church Mutual as president – subsidiaries and chief underwriting officer Monday, June 5, reporting to President Alan Ogilvie.

Tim Barnhorst, Senior Vice President and Program Manager of MountainGuard Insurance Program, to assume responsibilities in the Eastern and Midwest U.S. and Canadian territories as APU Announces the Retirement of Bo Adams

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Tim Hendrickson will continue to oversee MountainGuard's Park City, UT operations and the sales efforts in Western U.S. and Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Tim Hendrickson will continue to oversee MountainGuard's Park City, UT operations and the sales efforts in Western U.S. and Canada.
  • In 2018, he was promoted to Assistant Vice President, and in 2019 he assumed the role of Vice President.
  • Tim currently serves as senior vice president and program manager running the eastern office of the MountainGuard program.
  • "We look forward to the continued success of the MountainGuard program under the leadership of Tim Barnhorst and Tim Hendrickson."

Stephens Insurance Expands Houston Presence With Hiring of Chris Bettina

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., today announced the hiring of Chris Bettina as a Senior Vice President within the Property & Casualty practice.

Key Points: 
  • Stephens Insurance, LLC, an affiliate of Stephens Inc., today announced the hiring of Chris Bettina as a Senior Vice President within the Property & Casualty practice.
  • Mr. Bettina will be based in the Houston, Texas office of Stephens Insurance.
  • “Chris has had a tremendous career and we are thrilled to welcome him to Stephens Insurance,” said Miles Stephens, President and Chief Executive Officer of Stephens Insurance.
  • Chris is going to be immediately accretive to our Property & Casualty practice and our firm.”
    Mr. Bettina will be part of the growing team in the Property & Casualty practice at Stephens Insurance.