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Axonius Expands to the Federal Marketplace, Appoints Bobby McLernon to Lead the Charge


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Axonius, the cybersecurity asset management company, today announced the expansion of its Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform for use by Federal agencies. The company has also hired Bobby McLernon to lead its Federal division, as vice president of Federal sales. The move into Federal will not only enable the company to further boost revenue growth, but will demonstrate the platform’s highly scalable capabilities.

Working alongside Bobby will be Andy Oliver and Ray Ciesinski as Federal sales executives. The team’s priorities for the coming year include further developing the federal marketplace by building out offerings specific to civilian, Department of Defense, and intelligence agencies.

The proliferation of devices in federal agencies has resulted in rapid adoption of cybersecurity solutions to manage them. In fact, total cybersecurity spending across all federal agencies is set to increase by approximately 5 percent this year. While these solutions are necessary and provide valuable security, they also result in siloed information that gives little visibility into the big picture. By adopting a solution like Axonius, federal agencies immediately gain a unified view of all their assets and their coverage, empowering agencies to ask questions, get answers, and take action to enforce their security policies.

“Axonius is a proven solution that helps numerous industries better understand what assets they have, identify security coverage gaps, and automate their security policy enforcement, and I’m thrilled to now deliver the same value to federal agencies,” McLernon said. “Federal customers suffer from the same pains as commercial, only on a larger scale. As a result, having access to a credible and comprehensive asset inventory is critical to federal cybersecurity missions; without it, they’re flying blind.”

The level of visibility Axonius provides is essential for federal compliance requirements. The Axonius platform helps federal agencies meet the standards of many of the metrics within the NIST Risk Management Framework, including NIST-800-53, by providing timely and exact data for security asset management. Using the Axonius platform, federal agencies can collect and correlate device, patch, user, and rogue device data on desktop, laptop, and mobile devices, helping to close security gaps. The platform can then quickly show which devices have not received required agents through the use of nearly 200 security and management solutions called adapters, which connect to collectors already employed in many federal cyber centers today.

“If you’re a federal agency, the risk of cyberattack is more top-of-mind than ever,” said Joseph Hoban, senior vice president of sales at Axonius. “Expanding our sales to federal agencies is an exciting and essential move for us at Axonius, and we’ve made it a point to ensure our federal partners have the ability to more accurately and quickly track their assets to achieve a more unified view of their environment and better ensure compliance.”

The Axonius Cybersecurity Asset Management Platform is now available to any agency within the Federal Government. To schedule a demo to see it in action, visit http://www.axonius.com.

About Axonius

Axonius is the cybersecurity asset management platform that gives organizations a comprehensive asset inventory, uncovers security solution coverage gaps, and automatically validates and enforces security policies. By seamlessly integrating with nearly 200 security and management solutions, Axonius is deployed in minutes, improving cyber hygiene immediately. Covering millions of devices at customers like the New York Times, Schneider Electric, ThermoFisher, Landmark Health, AppsFlyer, and many more, Axonius was named the Most Innovative Startup of 2019 at the prestigious RSAC Innovation Sandbox and was named Rookie Security Company of the Year by SC Magazine. For more, visit Axonius.com.

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Globelink Launches IOS Mobile App


Globelink International Travel Insurance has officially launched its first-ever Travel Insurance Mobile App.

The travel insurance app provides a quicker, user-friendly and seamless experience for buying your insurance via your mobile device.

“Whether you’re backpacking in Borneo, skiing in St. Moritz, or cruising the Caribbean, getting a Travel Insurance Quote through the App takes less than a minute. Compare options and choose cover that’s right for you.” – Christina Sharp, Globelink Director


  • Use the App to compare and buy travel insurance in just 5 easy steps
  • Use the App to tailor your travel insurance with a range of Extras
  • Use the App to store your Travel Insurance details in one place
  • Use the App to access the 24 hr Medical Assistance Service and Claims
  • Use the App to contact Globelink Customer Service Team

Make your travel insurance planning simpler and faster. Download the App from the App Store and get your travel insurance in 2 minutes. Store all your policy information securely in your account and view it wherever and whenever you need.

Globelink will continue improving the App and providing new features including:

  • An Android app
  • Renewal Reminders
  • Collision Damage Waiver Insurance
  • Travel Tips and Advice

Download Globelink Travel Insurance app from the App Store.

About Globelink International Ltd.

Globelink Travel Insurance is a UK-based provider of travel insurance for UK, EU and EEA residents serving the insurance needs of the travel community for over 20 years. Globelink provides a variety of Travel Insurance options for people up to age 89 and Collision Damage Waiver Insurance up to age 75.

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Amerisure names new vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary


“Shannon and Kurt have worked closely over the past two years to transform Amerisure’s office of legal counsel into a highly valued business partner,” said Greg Crabb, Amerisure president and chief executive officer.

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce the retirement of Kurt Gallinger, current vice president and general counsel. He is retiring after 14 years of service with Amerisure.

Upon his retirement, Shannon Anderson Alt is promoted to vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

“Shannon and Kurt have worked closely over the past two years to transform Amerisure’s office of legal counsel into a highly valued business partner,” said Greg Crabb, Amerisure president and chief executive officer. “I am confident Shannon will continue to effectively support this transformation and the operational legal needs of Amerisure in her new role.”

Previously, Alt served as vice president and deputy general counsel for Amerisure. Prior to joining the organization in 2017, she served as assistant vice president and corporate counsel at Jackson National Life Insurance Company. She has also held positions as vice president & U.S. corporate counsel at Swiss Re, and as an associate in the insurance practice group at the law firm Dykema Gossett.

Alt received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University and her Juris Doctor Summa Cum Laude from Wayne State University Law School.

About Amerisure

Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company is an insurance organization charged with creating exceptional value for its Partners For Success® agencies and policyholders. As an “A” rated (Excellent) property and casualty insurance company licensed in 50 states, Amerisure provides a comprehensive line of insurance products to protect businesses focused in construction, manufacturing and healthcare through strategically located Core Service Centers. For more information, visit amerisure.com.

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Superior Rating by A.M. Best Affirmed for Seventh Straight Year for Western Mutual Insurance Group


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For seven consecutive years, the A.M. Best Company has rated Western Mutual Insurance Group with an A+ Superior Rating with a Stable Outlook. AM Best lists the stable outlook as reflective of the strength of the group’s balance sheet and operating performance, and extensive knowledge of local markets, as stated in the rating rationale summary (visit http://www.ambest.com for more information).

“The Western Mutual family is very proud to have our rating affirmed with A.M. Best,” said Kelly Walker, Vice President, Social Media and Inbound Marketing of Western Mutual Insurance Group. “A.M Best is highly respected in the industry, and we will continue to strive to uphold this rating while maintaining our company-wide focus on quality service and affordable coverage for our customers.”

A.M. Best is the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating source, which evaluates companies based on quantitative and qualitative measures. They analyze individual company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business profile. The entire Western Mutual Insurance Group, consisting of Western Mutual Insurance Company, Arizona Home Insurance Company and Residence Mutual Insurance Company, are included under the Superior A+ Ranking.

For over 75 years, Western Mutual Insurance Group has served as a top home insurance company, providing quality service and affordable rates to the southwest United States, including California, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah.

For more information about Western Mutual Insurance Group, please visit their website at http://www.WesternMutual.com.

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About Western Mutual

Established in 1942, Western Mutual began as a county mutual fire insurer in the state of California. In 1949 Residence Mutual Insurance Company, part of the Western Mutual Insurance Group, was founded. Their subsidiary, Arizona Home Insurance Company, was added in 1990. The Western Mutual Insurance Group has received awards for dependability and service, and continues to serve homeowners in the states of California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah. Named to Ward’s Top 50 list of top performing property and casualty insurance carriers.

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NY District Court Denies Defendant’s Motion to Preclude STRmix Testimony


A U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has denied a defendant’s motion to preclude expert testimony regarding the results of a DNA analysis produced by using STRmix™ – sophisticated forensic software used to resolve mixed DNA profiles.

Noting that “courts have overwhelmingly admitted expert testimony based on STRmix™ results,” District Court Judge Sterling Johnson, Jr. rejected defense concerns over the DNA analysis of a hat and bandana allegedly worn by the perpetrator of an attempted robbery in Eastern District of New York v. Tambhia Tucker (18 CR 0119 (SJ)).

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for New York City determined with a high degree of support that the defendant was included as a contributor to the DNA recovered from both the hat and the bandana.

In denying the motion to preclude, Judge Johnson pointed out that STRmix™ “is currently in use in over 40 states and federal laboratories in the United States and in at least 13 other countries.”

The order went on to state, “The software and its underlying principles have been peer-reviewed in more than 90 articles,” while “knowledgeable bodies,” such as the DNA Subcommittee of the New York State Commission on Forensic Science, “have evaluated the software and approved its use.”

While the court recognized there may be gaps in the understanding of the full reliability of STRmix™ and probabilistic genotyping more broadly, it concluded, “In recent years, confidence in the reliability of STRmix™ has only grown.”

The defense motion relied largely on a September 2016 report by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) which highlighted shortcomings in the field of forensic science, including DNA testing. The court, however, noted that the PCAST report’s concerns over DNA testing applied to DNA mixtures from three or more contributors. Mixtures in the current case came from only two contributors.    

Since its introduction in 2012, STRmix™ has been used to interpret DNA evidence in more than 120,000 cases around the world. It is now being used regularly in 53 forensic labs throughout the U.S., while more than 60 other U.S. organizations are in various stages of STRmix™ installation, validation, and training.

“Forensic labs are turning to STRmix™ because of its success in producing usable, admissible DNA evidence in a wide range of criminal cases,” says John Buckleton DSc, FRSNZ, Forensic Scientist at the New Zealand Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) and one of the developers of STRmix™.

Dr. Buckleton notes that labs using STRmix™ are reporting an increase of interpretable DNA in gun cases from about 40% to more than 70%. STRmix™ is also delivering a significantly higher rate of interpretable results in sexual assault cases.

A new version of STRmix™, STRmix™ v2.7, was introduced in late 2019. STRmix™ v2.7 includes several new features in response to improvements recommended by forensic labs to better address the on-the-job needs they regularly encounter.

DBLR™, an application used with STRmix™, was also introduced last year. DBLR™ allows users to undertake superfast database searches, visualize the value of their DNA mixture evidence, and carry out mixture to mixture matches.

For more information about STRmix™ visit http://www.strmix.com.

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Auto Group Collision Announces Official Allstate Partnership, Included in Good Hands Repair Network


“It is an absolute honor to be partnered with Allstate, one of the most trusted auto collision insurance companies in the entire country,” said Mr. Roitman. “We will take this honor with pride and do our best to provide quality services, repairs, and access to all of our clients.”

Auto Group Collision, the auto collision repair department of Signature Auto Group, New York City’s leading auto leasing dealer located in South Brooklyn, this week announced they have secured a partnership with Allstate.

As part of the Good Hands Network, supplied through Allstate, Auto Group Collision can offer coast-to-coast coverage, repairs, and car accident collision support to all clients now and in the future.

“We want to provide our clients with the best possible insurance options, which is why we were ecstatic when Allstate sought out our team to add to their growing roster,” said Dennis Roitman, Managing partner at Auto Group Collision. “Using Allstate’s great network and resources, we can now provide our customers with an even better and more convenient insurance experience!”

Auto Group Collision boasts two state-of -the-art body shops located conveniently across the street from one another. Auto Group Collision’s facilities are also equipped with the latest technology, infrastructure, and team of professional mechanics that can solve every automobile-related requirement. As part of their package, they guarantee: 24-7 auto collision insurance claim assistance, 24-7 towing and rental assistance, color matching, frame repair and replacement, certified lease return center, and paint-less dent removal.

“We know that dealing with an automotive collision can be stressful enough, let alone worrying about the insurance files and repairs,” said Dennis Roitman. “That’s where we come into the picture, with our experts who can provide on-the-fly estimates and options for you and your family. Our team knows all applicable state and local guidelines to ensure you are in accordance with the law, every step of the way.”

Auto Group Collision will join the ranks of over 3,500 trusted repair shops in the Good Hands Repair Network. The new partnership will field even more clients to Auto Group Collision as they expand their service offering and access in New York City and beyond.

“It is an absolute honor to be partnered with Allstate, one of the most trusted auto collision insurance companies in the entire country,” said Mr. Roitman. “We will take this honor with pride and do our best to provide quality services, repairs, and access to all of our clients.”

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

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Michael Grivas Joins Impact XM as the New Vice President, Client Services


Michael Grivas Joins Impact XM as the New Vice President, Client Services

It is all about the success of our teams: to find the right talent, to empower them, to support them, and to help them do their very best to serve our clients. And of course, to have fun along the way.

Global experiential marketing agency Impact XM has welcomed Michael Grivas to lead its Canadian and DC based sales team. As Vice President of Client Services, Michael will apply his legacy of industry experience in: business strategy, sales activities, operations, client relationships, and team development to the Impact XM team.

A second-generation experiential marketer with over thirty years in the industry, Grivas will help Impact XM to take their clients beyond the experience thought of in traditional trade show marketing. He joins Impact XM from a previous position as President of mg Experiential Marketing, where he earned much of his experience. While in his previous position, Grivas united clients and in-house employees through internal and external communications, presentations, and gatherings all while championing growth at every level of the business. He is an innovative and empathetic leader with a commitment to curating a company culture of success.

Michael Grivas also serves on the board of the American Society of Interior Design.

Said Senior Vice President of Client Development, John Capano:

“We are very excited to have Michael join us. He brings deep experience in the industry and a strategic view of client challenges that will help us continue to evolve our work at the leading edge of event and experiential marketing.”

Michael Grivas is excited to bring his talents and expertise to Impact XM. From Grivas:

“It is a great privilege to be leading teams here at Impact XM. As we put forth new and exciting resources that provide world-class client experiences, I have the pleasure to build and help teams realize their potential. It is all about the success of our teams: to find the right talent, to empower them, to support them, and to help them do their very best to serve our clients. And of course, to have fun along the way.”

About Impact XM (http://www.impact-xm.com)

Impact XM is a global experiential marketing agency specialized in live marketing. The agency creates events, meetings, conferences, exhibits, environments, digital engagements and consumer activations that connect clients’ target audiences with their brands.

Trusted by some of the world’s most respected organizations, the agency has a forty-six-year heritage of insightful strategy, brilliant creative, smart fulfillment and purposeful metrics. Impact XM clients operate across a variety of industries, including the Aviation, Healthcare, Technology and Industrial sectors.

Headquartered in New Jersey, Impact XM maintains locations in Toronto, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Washington D.C. and Zurich. More information can be found at: http://www.impact-xm.com

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Lake Road Advisors Expands Team to Better Serve Their Clients


Lake Road Advisors, a fee-only financial planning firm in Upstate New York announced the hiring of Kevin Burns as Associate Advisor. In November 2019, Burns joined the firm’s Founder, Paul Sydlansky, CFP®, in his mission to help families build a plan to feel confident about their financial future.

In 2016, Sydlansky founded Lake Road Advisors to provide expert financial advice and education that can help families and business owners simplify their lives. The firm carries a fiduciary designation, meaning its advisors have a moral and legal responsibility to put their clients’ best interests first.

In his new role, Burns supports the firm’s charge to offer simplified, accessible financial planning services. Burns will be critical in creating a positive, customer-first experience and serving the firm’s growing client base.

“I’m excited to join Lake Road Advisors to help Paul support and grow the business,” said Burns. “Paul and I share many of the same values and beliefs when it comes to financial planning and I’m looking forward to bringing that to more people.”

Burns has spent 15 years working in the financial industry. Beginning in Och-Ziff Capital Management (now Sculptor Capital Management), Burns helped build and oversee a team for treasury operations and operational build outs. He continued with leadership roles at both The Blackstone Group and Highbridge Capital Management. During that time, Burns developed his passion for providing guidance to others. Burns wants to transfer this skillset to helping individuals and small businesses maximize their financial futures.

“Kevin brings extensive industry experience and a mindset that aligns with our vision,” Sydlansky said. “His leadership will allow us to continue to grow rapidly and help our clients achieve their goals.”

Lake Road Advisors is an independent, fee-only financial planning firm with three locations in New York State: Corning, Binghamton, and Garden City. Clients from Upstate New York as well as New York City can easily access advisors in person. The firm is focused on working with mid-career professionals and small businesses across the country to ensure they make smart financial decisions to achieve their goals. For more information about Paul Sydlansky and Lake Road Advisors, visit https://www.LakeRoadAdvisors.com.

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CPAmerica and CPAConnect Firms Named to The INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2019 All-Stars Specialized Niched Firms


”We are excited to congratulate all of our firms who have been recognized,” said Alan Deichler, president of CPAmerica. “Our firms are being recognized as some of the highest-performing public accounting firms in the country.”

Three CPAmerica member firms and one CPAConnect member firm have been named to The 2019 All-Stars Specialized Niched Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA). IPA recognized those firms that derive a higher percentage of their revenue from specialty practices than all other participating firms in their January 2020 newsletter.

CPAmerica congratulates the following firms on their recognition:

  • Kentner Sellers, LLP, headquartered in Vandalia, Ohio, was recognized in the construction niche.
  • GRF CPAs & Advisors, headquartered in Bethesda, Md., was recognized in the not for profit niche.
  • Wegner CPAs, headquartered in Madison, Wis., was recognized in the not for profit niche.

CPAConnect congratulates DK Partners, PC, headquartered in Austin, Texas, on being recognized in the governmental niche.

”We are excited to congratulate all of our firms who have been recognized,” said Alan Deichler, president of CPAmerica. “Our firms are being recognized as some of the highest-performing public accounting firms in the country.”

About CPAmerica, Inc.:

An accounting association made up of independent certified public accounting firms that’s built on four key goals: to continuously improve; to make more money; to strengthen relationships among member firms; and to bring prestige to firms both domestically and internationally. As a member of the eighth largest global accounting network Crowe Global, CPAmerica expands to 283 independent accounting and advisory services firms in 130 countries, and has a combined firm revenue of $4.4 billion. Learn more about CPAmerica at http://www.cpamerica.org.

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Where To Find Free Car Insurance Quotes


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“Drivers can get free car insurance quotes online really easy and fast,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents the main places where drivers can get free car insurance quotes and compare multiple offers.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/where-to-find-free-car-insurance-quotes/

The internet allows its users to contact multiple insurance websites and get estimates for free. Drivers can obtain these quotes from the following sources:


  • Car insurers own websites. Most car insurance companies own a website that provides quotation services to their clients. Based on the data supplied by the customers, the embedded calculator will estimate their insurance rates. The user will only get price estimates from that company only. To compare multiple rates estimates, he will have to fill multiple quotes at different insurance companies’ websites. Each quote is personalized.
  • Brokerage websites. These are the best places to complete car insurance quotes. These are specialized sites that work together with car insurance companies. A customer will have to fill only one questionnaire to get offers from multiple insurers. Local or regional insurance companies also appear in offers results. By filing the same data and choosing the same amount coverage, the significant price difference caused by filing individual quotes from insurers sites will be greatly reduced. That happens because all insurance companies will have to adhere to a standard set of questions provided by the insurance brokerage site.
  • Local insurance department. Although not as popular as the other sources listed in this list, consulting the local insurance department site has its advantages. Drivers get free access to a list of top insurers and some basic rate surveys. Also, drivers can find out details about each insurer complaint ratio. If one insurer has a high complaint ratio, it is better to avoid that company.

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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