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NFP Welcomes Andrew Harbut to Property and Casualty Team


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“We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to NFP and introduce his capabilities to our current and future clients,” said John McNally, managing director of NFP’s Transaction Advisory Group.

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty (P&C), corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions, today announced that Andrew Harbut has joined the P&C division as a senior vice president and insurance due diligence practice leader.

Andrew has been part of the insurance and risk management profession for more than 18 years. He comes to NFP with experience leading a corporate risk brokerage business, building an M&A practice, and providing due diligence, transactional consulting and insurance solutions to private equity firms and their portfolio companies. His focus on creating value includes reviewing contracts and insurance programs, benchmarking programs to peers, identifying and quantifying liabilities and delivering transaction liability insurance solutions to help his clients achieve their objectives.

Andrew, who holds his Associate in Risk Management (ARM), Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), and Associate in Commercial Underwriting (AU) designations, will report to John McNally, managing director for NFP’s Transaction Advisory Group.

“Andrew has a demonstrated ability to build long-term relationships, understand the goals and challenges of clients and help those clients navigate the complex risks of private equity and other M&A transactions,” said McNally. “We are thrilled to welcome Andrew to NFP and introduce his capabilities to our current and future clients.”

“Andrew is a great addition to the NFP team,” said Henry Lombardi, executive vice president and head of NFP’s P&C division. “He is a leader in the private equity due diligence space and will be a valuable resource within our Transaction Advisory Group and NFP overall. We look forward to his contributions to our efforts to grow market share with private equity firms and their portfolio companies.”

About NFP

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,600 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, and 8th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 13th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

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SourceScrub hires experienced software executive Frazier Miller as Chief Operating Officer


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SourceScrub LLC, an information services platform for the financial services industry, is excited to announce the appointment of Frazier Miller as its new Chief Operating Officer effective immediately.

Miller will oversee Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Business Development and will be based in SourceScrub’s San Francisco office. Miller joins SourceScrub from Wrike Inc, where he ran worldwide Marketing and helped drive its acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in 2019. Prior to this, Miller was COO at Articulate where he helped establish Articulate as a leader in the e-learning market.

“We are thrilled to have Frazier join us,” said CEO and Co-founder Tyler Fair. “Frazier brings a whole new level of experience to our organization and will help guide the business as we continue in our growth.”

In November of 2019, SourceScrub announced that it had received a growth equity investment from Mainsail Partners, a San Francisco-based growth equity firm. In 2019, Mr. Miller advised several Mainsail portfolio companies.

“Frazier is a fantastic addition to the SourceScrub team,” said Gavin Turner, Managing Partner at Mainsail. “He’s a great example of the type of executives we look to pair with founders to bring out the best in what our companies have to offer. We’ve found SourceScrub’s growth to be exceptional, and we’re fortunate to partner with Frazier to unlock the next phase of growth.”

About SourceScrub

SourceScrub, LLC is the world’s leading data service covering purely private companies. Founded in 2015, the company services hundreds of the world’s top financial institutions helping them research, find and connect with private companies. SourceScrub leverages both human editing and machine learning techniques to build the most comprehensive and accurate data set available on the market. The Company has over 1 million companies in its database which is refreshed entirely every 30 days. Over 80% of the private companies covered have no existing venture capital or private equity investment providing its customers a unique data service unparalleled in the industry.

About Mainsail

Mainsail Partners is a San Francisco-based growth equity firm that invests exclusively in fast-growing, bootstrapped software companies. The firm has raised over $1.2 billion and invested in more than 50 growing companies since 2003. Mainsail prioritizes investments in enterprise software companies with compelling business models and at least $4 million in recurring revenue. The firm’s approach to driving value creation is anchored in a dedicated Operations Team that is purpose-built to help founders scale their businesses and accelerate growth. These women and men include former software company operators who leverage real-world experience, well-established best practices, and a true partnership ethos to support management teams. For more, visit mainsailpartners.com.

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The Main Causes Of Car Breakdowns


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“Not being able to start your car can be really frustrating. Find out why this may happen and how to avoid a car breakdown”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

A vehicle breakdown is the mechanical failure of a motor vehicle in such a way that the underlying problem prevents the vehicle from being operated at all, or impedes the vehicle’s operation so much, that it is very difficult, nearly impossible, or else dangerous to operate. The main causes of a breakdown are:


  • Faulty batteries are one of the most common causes of car breakdowns. Batteries are the car’s main power-source and any problem caused by poor electrical connection will prevent the car from starting. Also, during winter, the battery power can drop significantly. At 0°F, a car’s battery loses about 60 percent of its strength and at 32°F it loses 35 percent
  • Problems with the alternator. The alternator keeps the battery charged and any problem to the alternator will also affect the batteries and thus make the car unable to start.
  • Using the wrong fuel. Filling the car with the wrong type of fuel will also prevent the car from operating. The car will have to be towed to a service and have the wrong type of fuel extracted.
  • Ignition problems. Faults with your car’s spark plugs or high-tension (HT) leads can cause the car not to start. Damp-repellant sprays like WD-40 can help, but it’s best to ask a garage to check over the ignition system if you’re having starting problems. You can prevent this by replacing plugs at recommended service intervals and have your leads checked and replaced when needed.


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Harry Barger Joins FirstService Residential’s Executive Leadership Team


“We are thrilled to welcome Harry to the FirstService Residential team,” said Michael Mendillo, president, FirstService Residential. “We continue to seek the right people, who demonstrate a dedication to our culture and values, to help take us to the next level as we continue to grow.”

FirstService Residential, the leading residential property management company in North America, named Harry Barger as vice president for its Charleston market.

FirstService Residential, the leading residential property management company in North America, named Harry Barger as vice president for its Charleston/SC Low Country market.

“We are thrilled to welcome Harry to the FirstService Residential team,” said Michael Mendillo, president, FirstService Residential. “We continue to seek the right people, who demonstrate a dedication to our culture and values, to help take us to the next level as we continue to grow.”

“Harry has already hit the ground running in his first week on the team,” said Dennis Abbott, president, Carolinas, FirstService Residential. “We have a great team in Charleston and I know that Harry will work closely with them to help the market reach its impressive goals in both attracting new community associations and continuing to provide exceptional service to our clients.”

Barger will be responsible for daily oversight of the company’s Charleston market, a key area for growth for FirstService Residential. He will work closely with Krista Westbury, regional director, and the local teams to increase brand awareness, deliver on the company’s commitment to service excellence and contribute to growth and retention in the market.

Barger is a proven operations leader with a diverse background in the restaurant, hotel and sports and entertainment industries. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in budget development, capital investment strategies, contract negotiations, client relationship cultivation and a unique approach to customer-centric team building. As an accomplished chef and food industry innovator, Harry has delivered exceptional experiences at notable events including presidential dinners, international sporting events, the Miss America Pageant, major concert tours and for several restaurants. He holds an associate degree in culinary arts and a Bachelor of Science in hotel and restaurant management from Widener University.

Barger will report directly to Abbott and work closely with the operations and sales teams in the market to accomplish aggressive goals in support of the company’s vision for the future.

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About FirstService Residential

FirstService Residential is North America’s property management leader, partnering with 8,000 communities across the U.S. and Canada, including low-, mid- and high-rise condominiums and cooperatives; single-family communities; master-planned, lifestyle and active adult communities; and mixed-use and rental properties. HOAs, community associations and condos rely on their extensive experience, resources and local expertise to maximize property values and enhance their residents’ lifestyles.

Dedicated to making a difference, every day, FirstService Residential goes above and beyond to deliver exceptional service. FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (FSV), a North American leader in the property services sector. For more information, visit http://www.fsresidential.com.

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Why A Car Insurance Claim Might Be Rejected By The Insurance Company


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“Insurance companies do not reject claims without solid reasons to do so. Find out the usual scenarios when a car insurance claim can be rejected”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that presents the main reasons why a car insurance claim can be rejected by the insurer.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/car-insurance-claim-can-rejected/

Car insurance was created with the purpose of reimbursing clients. When an accident or other covered event happens, the policyholder files a claim and waits for the case to be analyzed and receive financial compensation from the insurer. However, there are several situations in which the claim will be rejected by the insurer. A claim can be rejected for the following reasons:


  • Not informing the carrier about the incident in due time. If the policyholder does not notify the insurer about the event or informs it too late, he may end up with a rejected claim. Policyholders should know that they have the obligation to inform the insurance company as soon as possible or at least in a specific timeframe, which is usually mentioned in the contract. If the driver notifies the insurer about the accident after 48 hours, but the deadline was 24 hours, he may end up with a rejected claim.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances. DUI/DWI is a serious felony, one which will not be forgiven by the insurance company. The claim can be rejected and the company may even drop coverage. A common scenario involves a drunk driving hitting a tree or a fence. The insurance company may refuse to provide collision coverage.
  • A car covered by personal auto insurance is used for commercial purposes. Claims can be easily rejected when a personal car is involved in an accident while doing commercial activities. The vice-versa is also possible. For example, when a commercial car transports other people than workers or staff to the workplace. Only the driver is insured.
  • Driving while the license is expired. If a person drives with an expired/suspended license and causes an accident, the insurance company will reject any claim.


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Manuel Vidal Appointed to TechServe Alliance’s Board of Directors


The TechServe Board is passionate about how to help our members and advance our industry. And, now with the addition of Andrew Jackson, Kevin Kruman and Manny Vidal, I can think of no better group to take the organization into the future.

TechServe Alliance announced the addition of Manuel Vidal, CEO, Matlen Silver, to their Board of Directors.

At their first annual Board meeting for 2020, newly-elected TechServe president, Scott Aicher, challenged and inspired the Board to reimagine the future for the Association and the IT & engineering staffing industry. He welcomed Vidal along with two other new Board members, Andrew Jackson, President/Founder at BravoTECH and Kevin Kruman, CEO at Objective Paradigm.

“The TechServe Board is passionate about how to help our members and advance our industry. And, now with the addition of Andrew Jackson, Kevin Kruman and Manny Vidal, I can think of no better group to take the organization into the future.” said Aicher.

Vidal brings 24 years of experience in the staffing industry and was recently named CEO at Matlen Silver. Under his leadership, Matlen Silver has tripled in size and is quickly becoming an industry leader.

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eDriving Appoints Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) Guru to Help Clients Incorporate Driver Risk Management into Wider Workplace Safety Programs


eDriving Appoints Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability (EHS&S) “Guru” to Help Clients Incorporate Driver Risk Management into Wider Workplace Safety Programs

I have a passion for helping improve the health and safety of drivers around the world because they are the highest risk group of people in any industry.

Established by Health and Safety expert Teri Snow, CSP, Snow Advisory provides support to business leaders to develop risk reduction solutions that add value, inspire and improve an organization’s safety culture while reducing operational risk.

Through the partnership, Snow will help eDriving’s clients develop policy and best practice, EHS&S and driver safety standards and will also be involved in the development of eDriving’s new programs, eLearning and guides that help clients more effectively link EHS&S and driver safety together.

“I have a passion for helping improve the health and safety of drivers around the world because they are the highest risk group of people in any industry,” said Snow. “Driver safety is typically one of those unknown risks. Many companies don’t realize just how much risk their drivers are exposed to, but the risk is there whether companies are aware of it or not. Looking at safety more broadly enables companies to evaluate all of the risks facing employees including driving, slips, trips & falls and ergonomics; driving is just one consideration but usually the riskiest.”

Snow has more than 30 years of practical experience as an EHS&S leader both at site and global levels. For over a decade, she was jointly responsible for establishing Pfizer’s Safety Culture Strategies, driving safety culture improvements, by developing creative solutions to engage individuals at all levels of the organization. As co-founder of Pfizer’s Global Fleet Driver Safety Program, Snow designed and implemented a results-oriented global fleet safety program in 35 countries for over 30,000 drivers. She has proven experience in assessing operational risk, building and fostering an innovative risk-based EHS&S culture while working effectively with a diversified range of customers across the globe, reducing risks in commercial safety in part by 50-70%.

“I’m delighted to welcome Teri and her team as a valuable resource to eDriving’s global customers to help them create a seamless flow between their workplace and road safety strategies. In more and more jurisdictions, the vehicle is being recognized as a place of work and that creates an enormous opportunity to link driver and workplace risk reduction programs together. This approach would lead to a less compartmentalized strategy, creating one consistent mindset and attitude to risk management in the workplace,” said Ed Dubens, Founder / CEO of eDriving.

“Many of our primary contacts at organizations across the globe are responsible for EHS&S across the organization, and I believe providing this additional support to successfully incorporate driver safety into their workplace programs is the next important step in creating a company-wide ‘crash and incident’ free culture.”

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Julie Farmer

julie.farmer@edriving.com

About eDriving

eDriving helps organizations to reduce collisions, injuries, license violations and total cost of fleet ownership through a patented driver risk management program.

Mentor by eDriving is a smartphone-based solution that collects and analyzes driver behaviors most predictive of crash risk and helps remediate risky behavior by providing engaging, interactive micro training modules delivered directly to the driver in the smartphone app. As part of a broader risk management platform, Virtual Risk Manager®, eDriving provides organizations with everything they need to establish safety as a strategic imperative, and support drivers and managers as they strive to create a crash-free culture®.

eDriving is the driver risk management partner of choice for many of the world’s largest organizations, supporting over 1,000,000 drivers in 96 countries. Over the past 25 years, eDriving’s research-validated programs have been recognized with over 90 awards around the world.

For more visit http://www.edriving.com.

About Snow Advisory, LLC

Snow Advisory was established in 2019 by Teri Snow, CSP who has a proven track record of developing strategic compliance plans and finding creative solutions to complex cultural challenges that help to greatly reduce EHS organizational risk.

She is a recognized technical expert with diverse experience in developing and leading high hazard industrial safety, innovative cultural safety, global health and safety audits, and global commercial driver safety strategies.

Snow Advisory’s services include risk reduction strategic planning and development, safety cultural assessments, health and safety compliance auditing and technical health and safety program development.

For more information or to explore how Snow Advisory can add value to your EHS&S strategies contact TSnowAdvisory@gmail.com.

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Dr. Benjamin Swartout Included on the 2020 Southern California Super Doctors List


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Dr. Swartout is honored to be named as one of Southern California’s Super Doctors this year.

Dr. Benjamin G. Swartout, a highly regarded facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in Beverly Hills, has been recognized in the 2020 Southern California Super Doctors List, an award given to the area’s top doctors in consumer-oriented medical specialties. The list of distinguished doctors was published last month in Super Doctors Magazine, which is distributed with the Los Angeles Times.

Dr. Swartout’s selection was based on a nomination process, a Blue Ribbon Panel review, his professional achievements and independent research by MSP Communications. The list represents about 5% of all doctors in the area. It is the 13th year that the Super Doctors list has been published in Southern California and it is the third year that the recipients of the award will appear in Southern California Super Doctors Magazine.

Nationwide, Super Doctors lists in various regions showcase the best in consumer medicine. The Super Doctors represent a highly select and diverse group of doctors who demonstrate outstanding skill and attention to exceptional patient care. The award encompasses all consumer-oriented medical specialties, including oral surgeons in select markets.

The selection process includes a survey of doctors in order to create a pool of peer-recommended candidates. Each year, doctors are invited to nominate colleagues they know to be exceptional in their specialty. Those invited to nominate colleagues are asked which doctor they would choose if they needed medical care in a given specialty. Safeguards are put into place to ensure doctors do not self-nominate.

Once the peer survey is complete, research is conducted to further contribute to the pool of candidates. Medical databases, online sources, and publications are searched for doctors who have ‘Star Search Credentials,’ or certain credentials, honors and professional achievements which help distinguish doctors from their colleagues. This process ensures that doctors in less visible or in extremely specialized areas of treatment have a fair chance at recognition.

Candidates are then evaluated on 10 factors, including years of experience, hospital appointments, fellowships, professional activities, leadership positions, academic achievements, board certifications, publications, and awards.

Once the candidates have been evaluated based on these factors, they are grouped into specialties and reviewed by doctors who have achieved the highest scores from the nomination and evaluation steps. These doctors make up a “Blue Ribbon panel.” Each of these panelists reviews and evaluates the nominees in their own area of practice.

Finally, the points are totaled from the nominations, research and Blue Ribbon panel review. The doctors who receive the highest scores are added to the Super Doctors list. This list makes up about 5% of the doctors in any given region. Dr. Swartout is honored to be named as one of Southern California’s Super Doctors this year.

Dr. Benjamin Swartout is a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in Otolaryngology, or head and neck surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, the American Academy of Otolaryngology, and the American Rhinologic Society. He has contributed to the development of rhinoplasty techniques to assist patients with their desired nasal shape and improved nasal breathing. He offers a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures at his LA practice.

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To schedule a consultation with Dr. Benjamin Swartout in Los Angeles, call (310) 274-6005 or visit https://www.lafacialplasticsurgery.com/.

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Gilsbar Names Kim Randazzo Senior Director of Client Services


Gilsbar is proud to announce a promotion for Kim Randazzo from Director of Client Services to Senior Director of Client Services.

Gilsbar is proud to announce a promotion for Kim Randazzo from Director of Client Services to Senior Director of Client Services. Ms. Randazzo oversees employees in Gilsbar’s Client Services department, managing sales, account management, implementation and benefit analytics for Gilsbar’s clients.

“My mission is to align our client-facing teams with our operations teams to better meet the needs and expectations of our clients. It’s important for Gilsbar’s employees to understand our clients and the people we serve in order to develop unique solutions for the members and contacts we interact with daily,” Ms. Randazzo shared.

Gilsbar’s Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Judy Schott, stated, “Over the years, Kim has brought a level of expertise and leadership to meeting the needs of our brokers, customers and operations. When it comes to implementing new clients and serving existing clients, Kim’s level of experience is second to none. She comes out of our operations area, so she knows the details going on behind the scenes which uniquely qualifies her to serve our clients with excellence.”

About Gilsbar, LLC

Established in 1959, Gilsbar, LLC® is one of the largest privately-held insurance services organizations in the country. Recognized as a catalyst for creating healthy businesses, Gilsbar, LLC® offers self-funded and fully-insured benefit plan management services, along with Wellness, Advocacy, and overall Population Health Management. Gilsbar, LLC’s integrated delivery model improves the health and well-being of its members, resulting in significant health plan savings for its clients.

Gilsbar, LLC® has been honored by Inc. magazine for its sustained growth, Modern Healthcare and Business Insurance magazines as a Best Place to Work, and WELCOA and the American Heart Association for its proven wellness methodology.

For more information, visit http://www.Gilsbar.com.

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Season 2 – A Frontier Technologies Passion Project


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We spent years developing relationships that allowed the type of access to insider insights we’re now making available to anyone who wants to take initiative.

SupplierDiversity.TV®, a passion project of Frontier Technologies – a cybersecurity, innovation, & IT diverse business, premiered its second season February 1, 2020, marking a successful continuation of an important mission to educate and empower the supplier diversity community. Available to stream for free at their website or on YouTube, Season 2 of SupplierDiversity TV® presents a TED Talk meets 60 minutes-like series with renowned leaders in the supplier diversity space with Fortune 500 supplier diversity leaders from some of the best, most prestigious companies in the world, like Comcast, JP Morgan Chase, DuPont, and more.

“We couldn’t be more grateful to our Season 2 interviewees, who represent the top, world-class leadership in the supplier diversity community,” said Reshma Moorthy, President & CEO of Frontier Technologies, and Chair of the Minority Business Enterprise Input Committee at the Eastern Minority Supplier Development Council (EMSDC).

Moorthy and Frontier Technologies launched the SupplierDiversity TV® passion project with a vision to educate, empower, and inspire diverse suppliers and leaders to succeed. Season 2 of the series expands on exclusive insights that would traditionally only be available to suppliers with decades of relationships with global supplier diversity leaders. Thanks to Moorthy’s commitment to empowering diverse businesses, SupplierDiversity TV® brings actionable advice and a clear path to success to diverse suppliers on a mass scale.

“We would not be where we are today – supporting corporations and small businesses to innovate and secure their customer and employee data and safety – without supplier diversity channels, so vital to a healthy economy, that help put equally-qualified diverse businesses on the same playing field as their non-diverse counterparts,” said Moorthy. “We spent years developing relationships that allowed the type of access to insider insights we’re now making available to anyone who wants to take initiative.”

Watch the full Season 2 of the series here and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and click the notification BELL to be notified of new episodes.

About SupplierDiversity TV

SupplierDiversity TV is a Frontier Technologies, Inc. passion project featuring one-on-one interviews with supplier diversity experts. This is a continuous improvement resource for everyone within the supplier diversity community. Providing value to the entire community, especially to new diverse suppliers and new corporate supplier diversity programs and professionals.

About Frontier Technologies, Inc.

Frontier Technologies, Inc. designs and delivers award-winning cybersecurity & IT solutions to help our clients secure, innovate, and differentiate their business.

For more than 30 years we’ve grown Frontier by helping clients build data centers and IT infrastructure that power their businesses. Our decades of experience and focus on the future means clients can store, serve, analyze and maintain their data across platforms, software, networks and the cloud – in ways that set their business apart. Our cybersecurity-first approach means our clients’ data is safeguarded end-to-end and at every step – protecting and fueling their competitive edge.

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