Tropical cyclone

US Homeowners Fear Hurricane Damage, but Often Lack Critical Protection

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.

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  • Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk.
  • "Standard homeowners and renters' policies don't cover flooding, so it's imperative that homeowners assess their risk and understand how to protect their most valuable assets by obtaining flood insurance coverage."
  • During this hurricane preparedness week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering advice for homeowners about protecting their property.
  • NAMIC's national survey of homeowners involved a sampling of 1,102 homeowners.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, Yaw Ababio Boateng, MD, Ph.D., FACP as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Nephrology

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yaw Ababio Boateng, MD, Ph.D., FACP, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Nephrology.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Yaw Ababio Boateng, MD, Ph.D., FACP, is acknowledged as a Most Trusted Healthcare Professional for his contributions to Nephrology.
  • He then received a medical degree from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology School of Medical Sciences (KNUST-SMS) in Kumasi, Ghana.
  • Specializing in Nephrology, Dr. Boateng provides hospital and ICU consultations for patients who present with chronic kidney disease and hypertension primarily at St. George Reginal Hospital in St. George, UT.
  • Dr. Boateng is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and a member of the American Society of Nephrology.

Rocket Lab to Launch NASA’s Cyclone-Tracking Satellite Constellation from New Zealand

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Monday, April 10, 2023
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Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it will launch NASA’s TROPICS constellation across two dedicated Electron missions lifting off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand next month.

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  • Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a leading launch and space systems company, today announced it will launch NASA’s TROPICS constellation across two dedicated Electron missions lifting off from Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand next month.
  • There can be no assurance that the future developments affecting Rocket Lab will be those that we have anticipated.
  • Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Rocket Lab designs and manufactures the Electron small orbital launch vehicle, the Photon satellite platform and the Company is developing the large Neutron launch vehicle for constellation deployment.
  • Rocket Lab has three launch pads at two launch sites, including two launch pads at a private orbital launch site located in New Zealand and a third pad in Virginia at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport within the NASA Wallops Flight Facility.

Gulf Island Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Results

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Consolidated income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2022 was $0.5 million, compared to a loss of $6.2 million for the fourth quarter 2021.

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  • Consolidated income from continuing operations for the fourth quarter 2022 was $0.5 million, compared to a loss of $6.2 million for the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Grow and diversify services business – Gulf Island continues to expand its Services business with fourth quarter revenues nearly level with the third quarter despite the normal fourth quarter seasonal headwinds.
  • Services Segment – Revenue for the fourth quarter 2022 was $21.6 million, an increase of $8.1 million compared to the fourth quarter 2021.
  • Operating income was $2.2 million for the fourth quarter 2022, compared to operating income of $1.0 million for the fourth quarter 2021.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii Franchisee Kristen Williams Haseotes Named 2023 Franchisee of the Year by International Franchise Association

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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DENVER, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii, a leading coffee franchise renowned for its premium sourcing of Hawaiian coffees and memorable cafés, announces one of its top-performing franchisees, Kristen Williams Haseotes, is the recipient of International Franchise Association's (IFA) prestigious Franchisee of the Year Award. The annual recognition honors a select group of franchisees who have demonstrated excellence within the franchise community as an outstanding franchise establishment owner-operator.

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  • "Kristen and her amazing team are the very best representation of what Franchise Partnership is all about," said Scott Snyder, CEO of Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii.
  • Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii had been open and operating in Naples, FL for several years before Haseotes assumed ownership in 2019.
  • Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii closed out a record-breaking 2022 , awarding 45 franchise agreements while opening eight new stores.
  • For more information on Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii franchise opportunities, visit badasscoffeefranchise.com or call 833-205-2224.

Prime Insurance Company Prevails in Case Against the State of Mississippi

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Prime Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative liability solutions for specialty risks, prides itself on protecting, and fighting for, its clients.

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  • Prime Insurance Company, a leading provider of innovative liability solutions for specialty risks, prides itself on protecting, and fighting for, its clients.
  • However, in 2018, Prime was in the unusual position of having to defend itself against the State of Mississippi.
  • The State of Mississippi, using contracted attorneys, filed lawsuits against 12 insurance companies who the State claimed breached their obligations to policyholders affected by the Hurricane.
  • “The state initially demanded $6 million from Prime,” says Rick J. Lindsey, Chairman, CEO & President of Prime Holdings Insurance Services.

Verisk’s Respond MAP Weather Analytics Wins 2023 BIG Innovation Award

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Lehi, Utah, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk’s Respond MAP, an interactive weather and analytics platform, has been named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

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  • Lehi, Utah, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verisk’s Respond MAP, an interactive weather and analytics platform, has been named a winner in the 2023 BIG Innovation Awards presented by the Business Intelligence Group.
  • Respond MAP, which helps users analyze the impact of severe weather, was selected after its impactful contribution to the insurance industry during Hurricane Ian preparation and recovery efforts.
  • The interactive platform delivers a geospatial weather command center to monitor potentially damaging weather events like hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, wildfires and more.
  • Organizations from across the globe submitted their recent innovations for consideration in the BIG Innovation Awards.

Pricefx Records Strong Growth in 2022, Doubling Partner Revenue and Adding More Than 35 New Customers to the Roster

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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With more new customers added than any previous year, the company recorded 49% revenue growth in 2022 and more than 100% growth in partner-assisted deals.

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  • With more new customers added than any previous year, the company recorded 49% revenue growth in 2022 and more than 100% growth in partner-assisted deals.
  • New customers added to the Pricefx roster include AeroMexico Airlines, Assa Abloy AB, Clemens Food Group, Fiskars Group, United Electronics and Weyerhaeuser Company.
  • The Advantage Pricefx partner program doubled its revenue from 2021, with partners assisting in 50 transactions.
  • Companies around the world rely on Pricefx for industry-leading pricing solutions that deliver profitable growth and efficiency in record time.

Teva Unveils Spring 2023 Collection

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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GOLETA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teva ®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), announces the arrival of its Spring 2023 collection, as the brand continues to inspire connection with people around the world and celebrate the outdoors as a place for freedom of expression and exploration.

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  • GOLETA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teva ®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), announces the arrival of its Spring 2023 collection, as the brand continues to inspire connection with people around the world and celebrate the outdoors as a place for freedom of expression and exploration.
  • The Spring 2023 collection launches today with its newest icon the Geotrecca Low RP and remaining styles will become available in the coming weeks and months.
  • All sandals from the collection can be recycled through the TevaForever recycling program, furthering the brand's emphasis on its sustainability initiatives throughout the season.
  • Teva expands its hike offering with the Geotrecca Low RP, following the successful release of the Geotrecca Mid in Fall 2022.

Asendia USA selects Hurricane Commerce for HS code look-up

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Monday, February 13, 2023
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asendia USA is partnering with Hurricane Commerce to ensure cross-border parcels have the correct Harmonization (HS) code and can move smoothly through customs.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Asendia USA is partnering with Hurricane Commerce to ensure cross-border parcels have the correct Harmonization (HS) code and can move smoothly through customs.
  • The e-commerce specialist has integrated Hurricane's data enhancement solution Zephyr which enables shipment data sets to be complete, accurate, and fully compliant with global regulations.
  • Bob Puppa, Chief Operating Officer of Asendia USA, said: "Asendia USA is all about empowering our customers to grow across borders through the provision of a range of e-commerce and mail delivery services."
  • "The Asendia USA team recognised the importance of having complete and accurate HS codes, which the ICS2 second release has as a mandatory requirement."