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Over half of Brits delay essential winter home maintenance jobs

- - • 1 in 7 Brits (14%) say they don't have time to do home-maintenance. - • Similarly, 14% say they'd rather spend their money on other things. - • 1 in 9 UK adults (11%) say they simply can't be bothered with the upkeep. - • Aviva is warning UK residents not to delay home tasks to help prevent costly repairs and protect their homes from damage during the winter months. - - - Over half of Brits (54%)i �– equivalent to 28 million peopleii� are putting off essential winter-home maintenance...

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Aviva and Socius to develop the world's leading cancer research district in Sutton

Aviva and mixed-use developer Socius announce�they have been selected as preferred bidder to advance the development of the world's leading district for cancer research and treatment at the London Cancer Hub (LCH) in Sutton, London.� Aviva and Socius will partner with landowner London Borough of Sutton, and work closely with the Institute for Cancer Research, London, the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and Epsom & St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust on the multi-phase developmen...

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Making coffee farming more resilient: Nestl� enters partnership to provide farmers with weather insurance and contributes to new regenerative agriculture guidebook

Providing smallholder coffee farmers with financial protection Climate change is putting coffee-growing areas under pressure. Smallholder coffee farmers are exposed to the risk of irregular weather conditions that can affect their crops. On the occasion of International Coffee Day, Nestl� � announces that it is piloting a weather insurance program in Indonesia for more than 800 smallholder coffee farmers that supply coffee to its brand� Nescaf�. The company is launching the insurance sch...

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Allianz SE Announces Updates to its Board of Management

- - • Oliver B�te's mandate as Chairman of the Board of Management of Allianz SE has been renewed through the Annual Shareholders Meeting 2028.� - • The mandate of Andreas Wimmer has been renewed through September 30, 2029. - • Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre has been appointed as Member of the Board of Management and Chief Financial Officer effective January 1, 2024. - • Giulio Terzariol to be granted a release from his mandate as of December 31, 2023 so that he may pursue a career opportunity o...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Names Luke Bills President, Independent Agent Distribution, US Retail Markets

Liberty Mutual Insurance announced the appointment of Luke Bills as president of Independent Agent Distribution for US Retail Markets (USRM), effective October 9. Bills will report to USRM Chief Distribution and Marketing Officer Tyler Asher.� - - Bills, a 19-year Liberty veteran, most recently was the company's US chief product officer, responsible for managing the full suite of personal and small commercial insurance products. He also brings an extensive background in independent agent (I...

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B. Jane Jones' Book Raises the Importance of Financial Literacy at the 38th Annual Printers Row Lit Fest

B. Jane Jones shared her story of financial crisis through her book, “Be Prepared, We Are All Going to Die: Life Lessons I Learned along My Journey While Caring for My Sick Loved Ones.” The book was last displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 Printers Row Lit Fest, which was held on September 9-10, 2023, in Chicago, IL. - - ReadersMagnet helps independent and self-published authors gain exposure for their works, expand their audience, an...

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Aviva to acquire AIG's UK protection business

- - • Aviva to acquire AIG's UK protection business for consideration of £460m - • Supports Aviva's strategy to grow capital-light businesses - • Accelerates Aviva's growth in the attractive UK protection market, broadening distribution and adding 1.3m1 �individual protection customers and 1.4m1 �group protection members - • Delivers significant capital and expense synergies - - - Aviva plc (“Aviva”) announces the acquisition of AIG Life Limited (“AIG Life UK”) from Corebridge Financ...

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Book by Author B. Jane Jones Highlights the Importance of Financial Literacy at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books

The book “Be Prepared, We Are All Going to Die: Life Lessons I Learned along My Journey While Caring for My Sick Loved Ones” by B. Janes Jones was recently displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Books. The book festival occurred at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, last August 19, 2023. - - ReadersMagnet supports self-published and independent authors with a wide range of publishing and market...

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Texas court ruling reaffirms the strength and neutrality of U.S. Department of Labor 401k rule

Ceres welcomes a court ruling from the Northern District of Texas in the case of Utah v. Walsh, which upholds a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) rule that ensures retirement plan fiduciaries, including 401(k) sponsors, can consider all financially relevant factors when making investment decisions. “We commend the Northern District of Texas court for recognizing the importance of maintaining a level playing field for all financially relevant risk and return factors,” said Steven Rothstein,...

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B. Jane Jones Highlights the Importance of Getting Insurance Early In Her Book “Be Prepared, We Are All Going to Die”

B. Jane Jones tells her story of difficulty, loss, defeat, and standing up for the future in her financial self-help book “Be Prepared, We Are All Going to Die: Life Lessons I Learned Along My Journey While Caring for My Sick Loved Ones.” In this book, the author shares her experiences with handling finances, particularly insurance. - - “Be Prepared, We Are All Going to Die” is the author's way of documenting the things she was and was not able to do before and after her loved one...

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New Study Finds Limited Access to Legal Services Quells Overall Wellness and Productivity Among U.S. Employees

As today's workforce continues to navigate changing socioeconomic conditions and a complex legal landscape, research in a new study from� MetLife Legal Plans �found the interest for legal services is on the rise. According to MetLife's� Legal Access Study, more than two-thirds of today's employees (67%) have faced a legal situation in the past five years—this is particularly true of those in marginalized and low-income groups. As these challenges go beyond just impacting workers' personal...

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Liberty Mutual Insurance Expands Global Surety Operation with Acquisition of House of Guarantees, a Leading Norwegian Managing General Agent

Liberty Mutual Surety (LMS) announced an agreement to acquire the House of Guarantees (HOGS), a managing general agent headquartered in Olso, Norway. The deal is subject to the approval of regulators and is expected to close early next year. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed.� HOGS, a leading Norwegian guarantee provider, has issued guarantees for LMS since 2018.� Under the agreement, LMS retains HOGS' portfolio of approximately 450 customers and its employees join L...

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Birdeye Unveils the Future of AI-Driven Customer Experience at Inaugural Conference

Birdeye, the leader in the field of reputation and customer experience management, took a significant step into the future of digital customer experience during its first-ever user conference, Birdeye View. The event drew over 3,500 professionals and tech enthusiasts from over 750 businesses to explore the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the customer experience landscape. - - The two-day event was a smashing success, boasting over 50 thought-leaders from leading...

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Aviva launches Sustainable Business Coach tool

- - • New, free digital tool from Aviva helps brokers upskill on sustainability and discover the impact their business has on the environment and wider society1 - • Previous research from Aviva's Broker Barometer revealed 31% of brokers have developed a sustainability plan but have not taken any steps to implement it2 - • Sustainable Business Coach helps brokers understand their challenges in more detail, providing them with actionable sustainability advice and guidance� - - - Aviva has...

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Birdeye unveils BirdAI at View user conference

Birdeye, the leader in the field of reputation and customer experience management, has redefined the future of digital customer engagement by unveiling BirdAI. This platform upgrade is a game-changing innovation that brings the power of generative AI to multi-location businesses. - - BirdAI was officially announced during Birdeye's inaugural digital user conference, Birdeye View, where industry visionaries gathered to explore the transformative potential of AI in shaping the future of dig...

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DXC Technology Ranked as a Luminary Among Reinsurance Administrators by Celent

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services and insurance software provider, was ranked as a Luminary in Celent's report for insurers on reinsurance administration. “Increasingly, reinsurance administration impacts the overall success of an insurance company,” said Donald Light, Director, North America Property/Casualty Insurance Practice, Celent. “Where the administration of a reinsurance program is often managed in worksheets and word processing programs...

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Jerry L. Copley Jr.'s “Real World Finance” Teaches the Core of Financial Literacy

Jerry L. Copley Jr.'s “Real World Finance: Boost Your Financial Literacy as All Schools Have Failed to Do” was showcased by self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the 2023 San Diego Union-Tribune Festival of Book, which was held at the University of San Diego, San Diego, CA, last August 19, 2023. - - Self-published and independent authors turn to ReadersMagnet when they need their works showcased at national and international book events, such as the 2023 San Diego...

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Porsche Connect Partner Services: Attractive digital services for Porsche drivers

With Porsche Connect Partner Services (PCPS), Porsche is creating further added value for its customers. The sports car manufacturer is enabling Porsche drivers to improve their personal digital experience using new services from third-party providers – including the use of personalised car data. The customer has the option to turn their Porsche into a platform for innovative data-based services that make day-to-day driving easier, for example with a digital logbook or an insurance tariff...

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Aviva and ITV join forces to help solve the nation's financial puzzles

Aviva has joined forces with ITV to launch a series of interactive 'virtual puzzle' ads, bringing to life how one of the UK's leading insurance, wealth and retirement businesses is helping to solve the nation's financial puzzles. The series of five 20-second, co-branded ads were made by ITV Creative. They will air throughout ITV's programmed game shows such as Tipping Point and The Chase, and in some instances the Rugby World Cup games, offering viewers the chance to play along and take...

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