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AU10TIX Announces the Appointment of David G.W Birch to Advisory Board

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“David’s decision is a testament to our company, our leaders, our technology and ambitious growth strategy. “


NICOSIA, Cyprus (PRWEB)

David G.W Birch is an author, advisor, commentator and internationally recognized thought leader in digital identity and digital money. David is the Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion, the Technology Fellow at the Center for the Study of Financial Innovation, a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey Business School and holds a number of board-level advisory rolls around the world. Before helping to found Consult Hyperion, he worked as a consultant in Europe, the Far East and North America.

David has been focused on the convergence of identity and payments for the last decade. His landmark book Identity is the New Money was a thought-provoking account of the connection between national ID schemes, financial inclusion and payments. Combining AU10TIX’s technology and David’s strategic insights puts AU10TIX on a path to broaden its portfolio of solutions.

“I was flattered to be asked and delighted to be able to accept the invitation to join the AU10TIX Advisory board at this exciting phase of the company’s journey,” said Birch. “AU10TIX has established itself as a global leader and is distinguishing itself through its advanced machine learning technology, its continuing talent acquisition and its unmatched customer base. I am excited to be working with Ron, Carey and the rest of the management team.”

“As a recognized leader in the space David could have joined any number of identity companies, we are humbled and excited that he chose to join us at AU10TIX,” said Carey Kolaja President, COO, AU10TIX. “David’s decision is a testament to our company, our leaders, our technology and ambitious growth strategy.”

“David has a proven track record of success in helping leading companies to grow and develop their products and services. With our strategic investors TPG and OAK, our sustainable economics, and our growing advisory board, we are positioned to take our first step beyond ID verification KYC / AML into new and growing markets.”

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Experts Explain When Should Drivers File a Car Insurance Claim

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“Drivers can decide when it’s necessary to file a car insurance claim. Policyholders who got involved in minor accidents can decide to keep their no-claim bonus and pay for the damages from their own pockets”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

If a vehicle gets involved in a car accident or in other events that cause damage, then the policyholder is advised to immediately contact his insurance provider and tell him what happened. Depending on the severity of the caused damage, the policyholder can decide if he needs to file a claim. However, many recent studies show that drivers that are involved in minor accidents prefer to handle these situations on their own and not make a claim. No matter what decision they take, the policyholders should always inform their insurance providers.

  • Policyholders should always file a claim if they are involved in car accidents and their vehicles had suffered heavy damage. Even if the policyholder is the one responsible for the accident, he still needs his insurer’s help in order to settle the claims. Drivers can decide to not involve their insurers in these situations, but they may get sued by the other party that was involved and, in the end, they will have to pay huge amounts of money. Either way, the insurance companies will be notified and the policyholders can risk additional penalties. Besides having their premiums increased, some insurance companies might decide to cancel the policies.

  • Always file a claim if the car is stolen. Drivers will be compensated for their vehicle’s current market value if they have comprehensive coverage. Also, the insurance companies will be notified about the theft and they will know they don’t have to pay reimbursements if the thief gets involved in a car accident.

  • Don’t ignore minor incidents and notify the insurer. Even though it may not look bad, the damage caused by bumps or rear collisions can end up costing thousands of dollars. Policyholders that don’t notify their insurance companies in a reasonable amount of time will have their further claims denied.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, free quotes and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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White Glove Hires Digital Transformation Executive, Evan Kramer, as CEO

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BIRMINGHAM, Mich. (PRWEB)

White Glove, a seminar planning company that makes it easy for financial advisors, attorneys and other service professionals to get in front of prospects and grow their books of business, has hired Evan Kramer as CEO, most recently CEO of KnowFully Learning Group.

As CEO, Kramer is tasked with deepening key business accounts and client relationships, driving new revenue growth opportunities, developing new business growth initiatives and elevating the White Glove brand.

“We’re on the precipice of expanding our service offerings as well as our reach, and Evan is instrumental in making that possible,” said White Glove Co-Founder Dean Thurman. “He is an excellent addition to our leadership team, with decades of experience in digital marketing, e-commerce and general management. With 25+ years of building venture and PE-backed portfolio companies with focuses on digital marketing, tech-enabled service and direct-to-consumer online brands, Evan is the missing piece we’ve been searching for who will help propel us where we want to go.”

Kramer started his career at PricewaterhouseCooper before joining Cox Enterprises New Media Group, where he helped develop and launch leading online marketplaces, like AutoTrader.com and Kudzu.com. Kramer later became CMO for several venture-backed digital start-ups and technology companies such as Neat, LifeShield and VacationRoost. He holds a BBA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Emory University. He is relocating to Detroit with his wife and two young children.

“I see a major opportunity for White Glove to address the significant market demand for client acquisition, across all types of service professionals,” said Kramer. “With White Glove, we are on track to develop a marketing and technology-enabled service platform that educates consumers across all types of advisory topics.” White Glove has achieved significant growth over the past few years with their unique approach to marketing and rapidly scaling seminar planning service. This growth has caught the attention of Detroit-based Rockbridge Growth Equity, who made an investment in White Glove in October 2019.

To learn more about White Glove, visit http://www.whiteglove.com or call 844-949-9497.

About White Glove

Founded in 2015, White Glove is the first and only seminar planning company focused on helping financial advisors, attorneys and other service professionals get in front of people to grow their books of business. With its unrivaled “done-for-you” seminar program, clients benefit from a proven, start to finish, worry-free white glove service — saving them time, effort and money. Based in metro Detroit and a part of the Rock Family of Companies, since its inception White Glove has produced more than 15,500 seminars across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit http://www.whiteglove.com.

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Noel England Promoted to President of Delta Media Group

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Noel England, Delta Media Group President

Noel England Promoted to President of Delta Media Group

Promoting Noel to President is a natural move as Delta Media Group’s rapid growth over the past couple years continues to accelerate.


CANTON, Ohio (PRWEB)

Michael Minard, CEO and Owner of Delta Media Group, Inc., announced today that Noel England has been promoted to President.

In her new role, England will oversee the business operations of the company, including the execution of short-term and long-term goals, plans and strategies. England has worked for Delta Media Group since 2010, starting as Minard’s Administrative Assistant and eventually working her way up to Office Manager, a position she held for the past five years.

Minard comments, “Having Noel focus on the duties of President makes Delta Media Group an even stronger force in the industry. She has demonstrated her ability to lead people and assist in the running of day-to-day operations. Promoting Noel to President is a natural move as Delta Media Group’s rapid growth over the past couple years continues to accelerate.”

“This move also empowers me to dedicate my focus on being CEO. With this change our customers benefit by allowing me to focus more of my time on product innovations for our clients,” continues Minard.

England states, “In my prior role as Office Manager, I had the opportunity to work side-by-side with Mike on various company initiatives and learned the ins and outs of the industry from him. Mike is a visionary and has lead Delta Media Group to the forefront of the real estate technology industry through the development and implementation of automation technology.”

About Delta Media Group

Delta Media Group, Inc.®, located in Canton, Ohio, is the creator of DeltaNET℠ 6, the real estate industry’s most advanced all-in-one technology platform. Delta is 100% family-owned and operated with no outside investors and no VC funding. As a leading technology provider to the top U.S. real estate companies, Delta provides clients with both form and function in DeltaNET℠ 6, saving them money and reducing the frustration of managing multiple online relationships. When you work with Delta you’re getting a technology partner that you can trust rather than merely a tech vendor.

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Maine Pointe Recognized by Forbes in Annual Best Management Consulting Firms of 2020 List

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It is a great privilege to be included in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, which recognizes the value we bring to our clients through our unique Total Value Optimization (TVO)™ methodology.


BOSTON (PRWEB)

Global supply chain and operations consulting firm Maine Pointe announced today they have been recognized as part of Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms for 2020. The award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc, a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.

The America’s Best Management Consulting Firms list is comprised of the best consultancies based on the results of an online, two-step methodology which includes expert and client surveys. Out of more than 1,300 qualified organizations, 223 companies earned the distinction.

“We are all honored to receive this prestigious recognition from Forbes,” said Steve Bowen, Founder and CEO of Maine Pointe. “Our hard work, consistent results and dedication to our clients have enabled us to grow beyond our expectations and transformed us into the world’s most sought-after supply chain and operations consulting firm. It is a great privilege to be included in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, which recognizes the value we bring to our clients through our unique Total Value Optimization (TVO)™methodology.”

Maine Pointe’s CEO Steve Bowen was also recognized this month by Supply & Demand Chain Executive in their 20th annual listing of “2020 Pros to Know” in the supply chain industry. The S&DCE award recognizes supply chain executives who help prepare their companies’ and their clients’ supply chains for the biggest challenges of today’s often-unpredictable business climate. This prestigious recognition marks the 13th award given to Maine Pointe over the past three years.

Bowen is often sought out as a subject matter expert and writes extensively on global supply chain issues for high-profile publications including Chief Executive and Supply Chain Management Review. He is a regular contributor to Forbes and hosts an informative C-suite podcast where he interviews industry leaders about their most pressing business challenges and innovative solutions.

As a result of economic uncertainty, challenges in global trade and an unexpected disruption from a global pandemic, executives are turning to Maine Pointe for guidance, strategies and execution as they struggle to remain competitive. Companies recognize a need for immediate action, creating better optionality and re-thinking their long range plans. Maine Pointe consistently delivers a ROI of between 4:1 and 8:1 on all engagements based on annualized savings.

About Maine Pointe

Maine Pointe, a member of the SGS Group, is a global supply chain and operations consulting firm trusted by many chief executives and private equity firms to drive compelling economic returns for their companies. We achieve this by delivering accelerated, sustainable improvements in EBITDA, cash and growth across their procurement, logistics, operations and data analytics. Our hands-on implementation experts work with executives and their teams to rapidly break through functional silos and transform the plan-buy-make-move-fulfill digital supply chain to deliver the greatest value to customers and stakeholders at the lowest cost to business. We call this Total Value Optimization (TVO)™.

Maine Pointe’s engagements are results-driven and deliver between 4:1-8:1 ROI. We are so confident in our work and our processes that we provide a unique 100% guarantee of engagement fees based on annualized savings. http://www.mainepointe.com

About SGS

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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Rise Against Hunger Announces Barry Mattson As Chief Executive Officer

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RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB)

Barry Mattson joins Rise Against Hunger at an important time as his expertise in non-profit operations and focus on global impact will be paramount to continuing the organization’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2 of achieving zero hunger by 2030. Walt Gaskin, Rise Against Hunger Board Chair, says, “Barry is a phenomenal leader with extensive experience in non-profit management and a career dedicated to serving others. His passion for eradicating world hunger is evident and will be invaluable to our organization. As Rise Against Hunger looks to the future and, more specifically, to 2030, we are deeply grateful for Barry’s guidance as we deepen our impact on the communities we serve around the world.”

“As CEO, I am excited to advance Rise Against Hunger’s global commitment,” says Mattson. “I gravitate toward audacious goals, which is one of the many reasons I am honored to commit to Rise Against Hunger’s mission of achieving a world without hunger. I believe hunger and poverty are solvable issues when undertaken through local community leadership.”

Rise Against Hunger has four pathways to end hunger: nourishing lives by supporting nutrition-based safety net programs, empowering communities through agricultural development and business training initiatives, responding to emergencies through distributing food and aid to those affected by disasters and crises, and growing the movement to end hunger by encouraging volunteerism and advocacy. In 2019, Rise Against Hunger meals nourished more than 1,790,000 lives around the world.

Prior to joining Rise Against Hunger, Mattson most recently served as Vice President, Regional Operations for The Mission Continues, where his responsibilities included leading a diverse staff and running operations for 56 cities in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Additionally, he has over a decade of extensive experience in capacity building, international supply chain management, agribusiness, civic engagement, and donor stewardship. He has also lived and worked in Ethiopia as the Founding Team Leader for Nuru International, and speaks Amharic, Wolaytta, and Spanish. Mattson served combat deployments in both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army in Iraq.

Barry holds a BS in Biology from the U.S. Air Force Academy, an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurial Management from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania, and an MA in International Development and International Security Studies from the Fletcher School at Tufts University.

About Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization, aims to show the world that it is, in fact, possible to end hunger by the year 2030. With 28 U.S. locations and five international offices, the organization is committed to nourishing lives, providing emergency aid, empowering communities and growing the hunger movement. Rise Against Hunger has facilitated volunteer meal packaging of more than 537 million meals to be distributed to countries around the world. To find out more about Rise Against Hunger’s efforts to end hunger worldwide, please visit http://www.riseagainsthunger.org.

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Casco Manufacturing Solutions Ready to Help U.S. with Essential Medical Soft Goods

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Melissa Mangold, left, with Bernice Hudler, assistant production manager. (Photo Provided.)

Casco can’t make ventilators, but we can supply the soft goods needed to outfit additional ICU beds and deliver them to healthcare facilities.


CINCINNATI (PRWEB)

Casco Manufacturing Solutions of Cincinnati has the capability to help the nation by supplying needed medical soft goods during the COVID-19 pandemic, says CEO Melissa Mangold.

And while Casco is a small shop with 40 employees, it’s one of only a handful of soft goods manufacturers left in the U.S. today. It also has the capability to ramp up production and deliver finished products within a few days.

“If it involves a piece of fabric, we can make it,” said Mangold. “I hear in the news that we’ll need additional hospital beds across the country. Casco can’t make ventilators, but we can supply the soft goods needed to outfit additional ICU beds and deliver them to healthcare facilities.”

Casco can also manufacture personal protective equipment for healthcare workers, such as gowns and booties, as well as provide its usual line of mattresses, replacement covers, stretcher pads, and OR table pads.

Casco continues to fill customer orders during the pandemic and can supply hospitals, nursing homes, and healthcare facilities, as well as individual orders. Large orders can be delivered within a few days, and smaller orders can be drop-shipped.

The 60-year-old, woman-owned business has in place stringent cleaning and washing procedures for both its industrial sewing machine operators and front office employees. It follows the Centers for Disease Control, the National Institutes of Health, and local boards of health guidelines on how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

“At Casco, we are a family, and in the spirit of loving and helping others, we go to work every day knowing we’re improving the comfort of health-impaired people who need our products,” said Mangold.

Team members are encouraged to closely monitor their health and well-being, and are asked to stay at home if they, or someone in their household becomes ill. The company has also suspended business air travel for team members through April 30 and is recommending virtual meetings and conference calls in place of face-to-face meetings.

“We’ve impressed upon our employees the current state of emergency and they understand the CDC’s recommendations regarding proper hand-washing techniques and adequately sanitized surfaces,” said Mangold. “We know how urgent it is that we supply the nation for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases. But we’re also extremely proud of our work and want government and private healthcare supply organizations to know we are here and ready to be of service.”

Casco is an original equipment manufacturer specializing in cutting, sealing, and sewing top-quality products for soft goods industry leaders. It manufactures its own C-Matt hospital line of mattresses and covers, and the Casco Prevention Plus Pad, a wheelchair pad designed to help eliminate “hot spots” for wheelchair patients to prevent, as well as heal pressure injuries.

For more information about Casco Manufacturing Solutions products, visit http://www.cascomfg.com or call Casco assistant general manager Jeff Hummeldorf at (513) 681-0003.

Contact: Melissa Mangold

Email: inquiries@cascomfg.com

Phone: (513) 681-0003

About Casco Manufacturing Solutions:

Casco Manufacturing Solutions of Cincinnati is a third-generation, family-owned and certified, woman-owned manufacturer. It manufactures soft goods for industry leaders in institutional, healthcare, government, outdoor and custom manufacturing markets and for private labels. Some of its products include hospital mattresses, C-Matt™ Replacement mattresses, mattress covers and stretcher pads.

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Top Tips For Getting Cheaper Auto Insurance

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“From being a good driver to choosing a smart policy, there are multiple methods that can help drivers obtain a better car insurance deal,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can obtain [cheaper car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/lower-car-insurance-premiums/.

For many drivers, car insurance can be too expensive. To determine the premiums paid by a driver, the insurance companies analyze multiple factors. Some of these factors are in the policyholder’s control and can be modified.

Drivers can obtain lower their car insurance rates if they follow the next methods:


  •     Maintain a clean driving record. If a driver can manage to not receive a traffic ticket or to be involved in a fault accident for a number of years, then he is eligible for a good driver discount. Depending on the insurance company, this discount is offered after three to five years of safe driving.

  •     Check the discounts. Insurance companies offer many types of discounts. Before signing any policy deals, drivers are recommended to check the discounts offered by each insurer. The most common discounts include low mileage, safety devices, safe driver, homeownership and paying in advance.

  •     Consider a higher deductible. The deductible is the amount a driver pays out of his pocket when filing for an insurance claim. The higher is the deductible, the less a driver will pay on his insurance premiums.

  •     Drive fewer miles. Policyholders that don’t use their cars that often, should check with their insurer if they are eligible for a low-mileage discount.

  •     Shop for a safe, cheap to insure vehicle. Policyholders are recommended to avoid insuring expensive sports or exotic vehicles. The ideal choices for insuring are cars that were used for a few years and come equipped with several safety features.

  •     Choose the right coverage. Policyholders should contact their insurance provider and analyze what type of coverage is the best for them. Drivers should be careful to avoid overpaying for a policy or being underinsured.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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Bundling Insurance Services Will Help Drivers Get Better Car Insurance Rates

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“Policyholders can easily pay less on their car insurance premiums if they choose to bundle multiple types of insurance policies.”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can save car insurance money if they bundle multiple policies.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/why-bundle-car-insurance-plans/

To lower the price of car insurance, drivers can bundle multiple policies. Usually, when a driver is purchasing any type of insurance he will be asked if he wants to buy another insurance policy. For example, a policyholder can add two or more cars on the insurance policy.

Policyholders that bundle multiple policies will gain the following benefits:


  • Bundling multiple-policies is convenient. Drivers can easily manage more products that are insured on a single policy. Policyholders will only have to call at a single phone number if there are different insurance problems. For example, if both the house and car got damaged in a fire, the insured will have to call a single company in order to get more info if they want to file a claim. Also, drivers will deal with less paperwork and will pay the insurance bill in a single place.

  • Obtain large discounts. The insurance companies will try to ensure that their customers remain loyal for a long time. For this reason, the insurers offer generous discounts to those policyholders that purchase more than one type of insurance. In some cases, the offered discounts can be as high as 20% of the total policy costs.

  • Drivers will have to deal with one insurance agent. Working with one insurance company means that the policyholder will have to work with a single insurance agent. This insurance agent will know more about the policyholder’s insurance needs and he will be capable to advise him properly. Also, the insurance agent will help the policyholder look for savings and he will recommend additional insurance policies.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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AssuredPartners Acquires Aniello Insurance Agency, Inc.

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“Aniello brings a solid reputation to the marketplace and we are pleased to further develop our Nevada operations with our new partner,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley. “We would like to welcome the staff and clients to AssuredPartners.”


Lake Mary, Fla. (PRWEB)

AssuredPartners, Inc. is pleased to announce that Aniello Insurance Agency, Inc. of Las Vegas, NV has joined AssuredPartners. The dedicated team of 11 will remain under the operational leadership of Rick Aniello. The agency currently reports $3 million in annualized revenues.

Aniello Insurance Agency President Rick Aniello stated, “We are committed to cultivating strong productive relationships among associates, clients and insurance carriers. We work to remain true to the values and principals of placing the customer first. These guiding principles have been at the core of our success for over fifty years. Joining AssuredPartners will allow us to continue to grow with the shared goal of exceeding client expectations.”

“We believe protecting your assets is the most important service we provide. Partnering with AssuredPartners will allow us to enhance our operations on a national level,” stated Aniello Vice President Kyle Tayrien. “We are honored to join AssuredPartners as the newest addition to the team.”

“At AssuredPartners we are dedicated to constructing organic relationships with clients and we value the success and commitment our new partner will bring to our region,” stated AssuredPartners Regional President Greg Van Ness. “We welcome the clients and team members to AssuredPartners.”

“Aniello brings a solid reputation to the marketplace and we are pleased to further develop our Nevada operations with our new partner,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley. “We would like to welcome the staff and clients to AssuredPartners.”

For more information on Aniello Insurance Agency, Inc., please visit: http://www.anielloinsurance.com.

ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC

Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and led by Jim Henderson and Tom Riley, AssuredPartners, Inc. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in London. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.5 billion in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with over 180 offices in 30 states and London. For more information, please contact Dean Curtis, CFO, at 407.708.0031 or dean.curtis@assuredpartners.com, or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.

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