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AM Best Withdraws Credit Ratings of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb-” (Fair) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B- (Fair) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bb-” (Fair) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).
  • Concurrently, AM Best has withdrawn these ratings as the company has requested to no longer participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

VertexOne and KUBRA Partner to Modernize Billing, Payment and Customer Communications for Utilities

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

This collaboration aims to modernize billing, payment, and customer communications solutions for utilities, offering a more convenient and intuitive user experience.

Key Points: 
  • This collaboration aims to modernize billing, payment, and customer communications solutions for utilities, offering a more convenient and intuitive user experience.
  • In turn, VertexOne will join KUBRA's Partner Network, where KUBRA will support and advocate for select VertexOne solutions, thereby enhancing the efficiency and customer engagement of utility providers within the network.
  • “VertexOne shares our unwavering commitment to delivering meaningful and insightful customer experiences,” said Rick Watkin, President and CEO of KUBRA.
  • KUBRA provides customer experience management solutions to some of the largest utility, government, and insurance entities across North America.

Open International to Showcase Utility Billing System that Simplifies Utility Operations at CS Week

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

At CS Week, Open International will host a series of activities aimed at immersing attendees in cutting-edge innovations shaping the US utilities sector.

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  • At CS Week, Open International will host a series of activities aimed at immersing attendees in cutting-edge innovations shaping the US utilities sector.
  • Corredor will provide real-world examples of how Utilities can address current challenges faced by public utility companies, ensuring stable and efficient operations.
  • "We're thrilled to be part of CS Week 2024, excited to showcase how Open International's innovative solutions can streamline operations and simplify business complexities.
  • Discover the future of utility operations with Open International at booth #209.

Promising Results: TGR-63 Enhances Memory in Alzheimer's Mouse Model

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The data demonstrated enhanced memory function in an Alzheimer's mouse model, including improved memory acquisition, consolidation, and retrieval.

Key Points: 
  • The data demonstrated enhanced memory function in an Alzheimer's mouse model, including improved memory acquisition, consolidation, and retrieval.
  • Ram Mukunda, CEO, commented, "These results underscore the efficacy of TGR-63 in enhancing spatial memory function in an Alzheimer's disease model, offering promising implications for potential therapeutic interventions in Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative conditions.
  • The improvements in memory acquisition, consolidation, spatial memory formation, and retrieval highlight its potential in addressing cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's Disease.
  • The NOR Test, a cornerstone of preclinical research, evaluates recognition memory, a component of declarative memory responsible for recognizing previously encountered stimuli.

AM Best Downgrades Credit Ratings of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company

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Friday, December 8, 2023

AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb-” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has downgraded the Financial Strength Rating to B- (Fair) from B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to “bb-” (Fair) from “bbb-” (Good) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Gloria Bohan Receives ASTA 's First Ever Icon Award

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Monday, October 30, 2023

FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan is the first recipient of ASTA's (The American Society of Travel Advisors) newest honor, the Icon Award. ASTA, the foremost international organization for travel advisors, promotes inclusivity and social progress within the industry. President and CEO, Zane Kerby, and Dianna Rom, Windstar's Vice President of Sales, presented Bohan the award in Saint Andrews, Scotland on October 18th.

Key Points: 
  • FAIRFAX, Va., Oct. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gloria Bohan is the first recipient of ASTA's (The American Society of Travel Advisors) newest honor, the Icon Award.
  • President and CEO, Zane Kerby, and Dianna Rom, Windstar's Vice President of Sales, presented Bohan the award in Saint Andrews, Scotland on October 18th.
  • The Icon Award, sponsored by Windstar Cruises, was given to Bohan for her role as a gender equality advocate.
  • ASTA's Icon Award symbolizes how Bohan always has and will continue to pave the way for future female entrepreneurs.

Wreaths Across America and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial Foundation Announce they will Formalize Partnership at Giving in July Event

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Friday, June 16, 2023

The signing will take place as part of a joint ‘Giving in July’ event to be held at the Military Women’s Memorial, the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery.

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  • The signing will take place as part of a joint ‘Giving in July’ event to be held at the Military Women’s Memorial, the gateway to Arlington National Cemetery.
  • This free, public event will take place in the Memorial’s education center from 11am – 5pm ET, on Sunday, July 9.
  • In speaking about the partnership, retired Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Phyllis Wilson, president of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation, said, “We at the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation are especially pleased to formalize our partnership with Wreaths Across America.
  • To sponsor a veteran’s wreath and support the mission of the Military Women’s Memorial Foundation at the same time, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/VA0827p .

Amplitude Expands EMEA Investment with New Leadership

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

As adoption of its leading digital analytics solution grows, Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL) has appointed Jeremy Grinbaum as Vice President of EMEA South.

Key Points: 
  • As adoption of its leading digital analytics solution grows, Amplitude, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPL) has appointed Jeremy Grinbaum as Vice President of EMEA South.
  • "Our opportunity in the region is unparalleled, and in Jeremy, we have a results-driven leader with a passion for success,” said Daniel Bailey, vice president of EMEA at Amplitude.
  • Companies like MWM, the world’s leading creative apps publisher, use Amplitude to better understand how users interact with their products.
  • With Amplitude, the MWM team analyzed user behavior and made changes to make the app’s digital music lessons less complicated.

AM Best Revises Outlooks to Negative for McMillian-Warner Mutual Insurance Company

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has revised the outlooks to negative from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B+ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of “bbb-” (Good) of McMillan-Warner Mutual Insurance Company (MWM) (Marshfield, WI).
  • These Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect MWM’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as strong, as well as its marginal operating performance, limited business profile and marginal enterprise risk management.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

Women Business Collaborative Announces Appointment of Gwen K. Young as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Young succeeds Edie Fraser who will transition to Chair of the Board and will remain active in WBC. Both will assume their new roles on March 13, 2023, at the annual board meeting.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Founded in 2019, Women Business Collaborative (WBC) has quickly grown into the unprecedented alliance of over 80+ women's business organizations and hundreds of business leaders committed to achieving equal position, pay, and power for all women and business.
  • Through collaboration, advocacy, action, and accountability, WBC mobilizes thousands of diverse professional women and men, business organizations, and public and private companies to accelerate change.
  • Gwen K. Young has served as Chief Operating Officer of WBC since 2020.