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Zurich North America announces new LPGA and PGA TOUR Golf Ambassadors

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich North America, title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Zurich Classic of New Orleans, has named Albane Valenzuela and Sahith Theegala as the newest members of the Zurich Golf Ambassador Program. Zurich also extended its relationships with Billy Horschel and Collin Morikawa, who have been Zurich Golf Ambassadors since 2013 and 2020, respectively.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zurich North America, title sponsor of the PGA TOUR's Zurich Classic of New Orleans , has named Albane Valenzuela and Sahith Theegala as the newest members of the Zurich Golf Ambassador Program.
  • Zurich also extended its relationships with Billy Horschel and Collin Morikawa, who have been Zurich Golf Ambassadors since 2013 and 2020, respectively.
  • "These golfers help us expand our reach in golf beyond the Zurich Classic as well as our efforts to support communities through golf."
  • Morikawa has secured five PGA TOUR wins including two majors — The PGA Championship and The Open Championship.

QBE North America launches a new ad campaign emphasizing the power of a strong insurance partner

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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In highlighting two of the key industries that QBE serves in the middle market commercial real estate and financial services the company is showcasing its industry expertise and the power of having a strong insurance partner at your side.

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  • In highlighting two of the key industries that QBE serves in the middle market commercial real estate and financial services the company is showcasing its industry expertise and the power of having a strong insurance partner at your side.
  • "Businesses today face countless risks that are remarkably intricate and diverse," said Amy Banek, Head of Communications, Marketing and Brand at QBE North America.
  • "The new commercials reinforce the power of having a strong partner to help both navigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.
  • "Leveraging a lighthearted, golf-themed approach, the campaign draws attention to the QBE Shootout and the community organizations it helps support."

Centinel Spine prodisc® C Patient-Ambassador Brian Gay Wins 5th PGA Title

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Monday, November 2, 2020
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WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centinel Spine, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today congratulated Centinel Spine patient-spokesperson Brian Gay for winning the PGA Bermuda Championship.

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Nov. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Centinel Spine, LLC, the largest privately-held spine company focused on anterior column reconstruction, today congratulated Centinel Spine patient-spokesperson Brian Gay for winning the PGA Bermuda Championship.
  • According to Brian Gay: "This hard work has paid off, but I couldn't have achieved this milestone without my spine surgery with the prodisc technology from Centinel Spine.
  • Gay was treated with the Centinel Spine prodisc C Anterior Cervical Total Disc Replacement product in 2014 and was quickly able to return competitively to the PGA TOUR.
  • The win by Brian Gay is a further testament to Centinel Spine products; now all three Centinel-sponsored PGA TOUR patient-ambassadors have won an event in the last two years, including Tiger Woods (STALIF M recipient; 2019 Masters) and Rory Sabbatini (prodisc C recipient; 2019 QBE Shootout)and each doing so after surgery with a Centinel Spine implant technology.

Wounded Warriors Front and Center at Pro Golf Tournament

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Friday, December 20, 2019
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Patrick, along with 13 other Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) warriors and their guests, attended the QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida recently.

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  • Patrick, along with 13 other Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) warriors and their guests, attended the QBE Shootout at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida recently.
  • Rory Sabbatini and Kevin Tway won the tournament, which featured notable golfers, including Bubba Watson, Graeme McDowell, and Lexi Thompson.
  • "We were thrilled to partner with QBE to further expand our relationship with Wounded Warrior Project," said tournament director Rob Hartman.
  • "My time with the wounded warriors made this year's QBE Shootout a uniquely enjoyable and unforgettable experience."

QBE Extends Title Sponsorship of QBE Shootout Through 2022

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
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NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America, an Integrated Specialist Insurer, announced today an agreement in which QBE has extended its title sponsorship of the QBE Shootout through 2022.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- QBE North America, an Integrated Specialist Insurer, announced today an agreement in which QBE has extended its title sponsorship of the QBE Shootout through 2022.
  • "The QBE Shootout provides an exceptional opportunity for people to come together and enjoy a week of great sportsmanship, entertainment and memorable golf," said Todd Jones, Chief Executive Officer of QBE North America.
  • "QBE is pleased to extend our sponsorship as well as our continued partnership with Greg Norman and the PGA in supporting our shared commitment to the community."
  • "Since 2017, QBE has been an incredible title sponsor of the Shootout, bringing a level of excitement and energy to the tournament that has truly taken it to new heights.