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AI Keynote Kicks Off Innovation Conversations at Bermuda Risk Summit

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Insurance industry thought leader Frank Schmid, will kick off a series of panels on cyber risk, InsurTech and AI on day three of the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY.

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  • Insurance industry thought leader Frank Schmid, will kick off a series of panels on cyber risk, InsurTech and AI on day three of the 2024 Bermuda Risk Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (ABIR) and EY.
  • Previously, Frank was affiliated with AIG, the National Council of Compensation Insurance, and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
  • This makes the insurer's organisational adaptability critical to business success.”
    Dr. Schmid will be introduced by Sophia Yen, Principal, Insurance Strategy & Innovation Leader, EY.
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The Institutes Griffith Foundation Welcomes New Advisory Council Members, Beth Murphy and Ken Cooley

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of its Advisory Council, Beth W. Murphy and Ken Cooley.

Key Points: 
  • The Institutes Griffith Foundation is pleased to announce the two newest members of its Advisory Council, Beth W. Murphy and Ken Cooley.
  • Both Murphy and Cooley will help to advance Griffith’s mission to provide non-partisan, non-advocative education to public policy members.
  • Beth Murphy , as EVP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Grange Insurance , leads the Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, House Counsel, and Corporate Litigation teams.
  • As stated by The Institutes Griffith Foundation Executive Director, Frank Paul Tomasello, “It is a great pleasure to welcome Beth Murphy and Ken Cooley to the Advisory Council.

What is the Truth about Reconciliation? 2023 Year-End Review: Indigenous Watchdog

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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This legislation would enable the National Council to, among other things, collect all the relevant data identified above from all government and other stakeholders across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This legislation would enable the National Council to, among other things, collect all the relevant data identified above from all government and other stakeholders across the country.
  • The most obvious conclusion is that there are far more problems than positive actions and commitments: almost 2.5 x as many.
  • Not surprising since housing is a major national problem for non-Indigenous Canadians as well
    Treaties and Land Claims has the biggest gap.
  • Comprehensive Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements that had the most activity are arguably more defined and easier to implement.

UNCF NAMES LEGENDARY EDUCATOR DR. JOHNNETTA BETSCH COLE AS PRESIDENT-IN-RESIDENCE AND CO-CHAIRPERSON OF ITS $1 BILLION CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.

Key Points: 
  • Cole will serve as an ambassador for the campaign and advocate with UNCF-member presidents and her own network to help identify new supporters.
  • As president of Bennett College, Dr. Cole led a successful $50 million capital campaign.
  • “I am equally thrilled to echo Dr. Lomax’s sentiments about Dr. Cole coming on board as co-chairperson of our capital campaign.
  • It is also a profound honor and a joy to serve as a co-chairperson for the UNCF capital campaign,” said Dr. Cole.

NBME Senior Vice President Appointed Co-Chair of Joint Standards Committee

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NBME Senior Vice President of Assessment Operations, Ye Tong, PhD, has been named co-chair of the joint committee that will revise the “Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing” (the "Standards").
  • Since its initial joint publication, the "Standards" have been revised four times, with the most recent revision published in 2014.
  • The "Standards" represent the gold standard in guidance on assessments in the United States and many parts of the world.
  • "It is truly an honor to have been appointed as a co-chair for the 'Standards' committee," Tong said.

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY STEPPING UP TO ADDRESS STATEWIDE LPN SHORTAGE

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help address a state shortage of healthcare workers, Goodwin University recently applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Board of Examiners for Nursing for approval to offer a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program.

Key Points: 
  • EAST HARTFORD, Conn., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- To help address a state shortage of healthcare workers, Goodwin University recently applied to the Connecticut Department of Public Health Board of Examiners for Nursing for approval to offer a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program.
  • The Goodwin program will be offered at its East Hartford campus as well as at the University of Bridgeport campus.
  • Goodwin responded to a similar shortage in 2004 by launching its first nursing program.
  • "The addition of the LPN program will help ensure that our academic offerings are in sync with the workforce needs."

MÉTIS NATIONAL COUNCIL COMMENDS INDIGENOUS AND NORTHERN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE’S ADOPTION OF BILL C-53

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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Ottawa, ON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee (INAN) confirmed adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act.

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  • Ottawa, ON, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yesterday, the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee (INAN) confirmed adoption of Bill C-53, the Recognition of Certain Métis Governments in Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan and Métis Self-Government Act.
  • The Métis National Council supports this decision and looks forward to swift passage of the bill in the House of Commons.
  • The Métis National Council will continue to support our Métis governments in the passage of this historic piece of legislation.
  • “
    The Métis National Council looks forward to the next steps in this process to ensure that Métis rights of self-determination and self-government, enshrined in Section 35, are upheld.

Commercial Lines Continue to Perform Better Than Personal, Though Overall Underwriting Loss Persists, New Triple-I/Milliman Report Shows

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The 2023 net combined ratio for the property/casualty industry is forecast to be 103.9, with commercial lines at 97.7, outperforming personal lines at 109.9.

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  • The 2023 net combined ratio for the property/casualty industry is forecast to be 103.9, with commercial lines at 97.7, outperforming personal lines at 109.9.
  • Record levels of severe convective storm losses are the single biggest driver of the overall adverse results.
  • The quarterly report, Insurance Economics and Underwriting Projections: A Forward View, presented on Jan. 30, at an exclusive members-only virtual webinar.
  • “Looking at commercial auto, underwriting losses continue, with a projected 2023 net combined ratio of 110.2, the highest since 2017,” said Kurtz.

The Canadian Public Relations Society announces 16 new Accredited Members

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") has granted Accredited status to 16 of its members, following their successful completion of the Society's 2023 accreditation program.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 2, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society ("CPRS") has granted Accredited status to 16 of its members, following their successful completion of the Society's 2023 accreditation program.
  • "These newly Accredited professionals join a distinguished group that stand out in their field for their knowledge, expertise, and strong ethical commitments that enhance their organizations and the Public Relations profession as a whole."
  • To achieve accredited status, candidates undergo rigorous evaluation of their skills, experience, and the strategic thinking necessary to practise public relations at the highest level.
  • They must also demonstrate thorough understanding of the ethical practice of public relations and adhere to the CPRS Code of Professional Standards.

Elevate Quantum Adds Four New Members to Board of Directors

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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DENVER, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Industry leaders join forces to ensure that Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming remain the premier quantum tech hub in America.

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  • Elevate Quantum, a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.
  • Elevate Quantum , a designated TechHub by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, today announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "With the guidance of our new Board of Directors, Elevate Quantum is well-equipped to strengthen Colorado's position as the premier quantum tech hub in America," said Corban Tillemann-Dick, Chair of Elevate Quantum's Board of Directors and Founder and CEO of Maybell Quantum Industries.