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BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, nomeou três executivos experientes para a sua equipe de liderança sênior global com o objetivo de incentivar o crescimento e a transformação da empresa e seus clientes. Esses executivos são William Magowan, vice-presidente sênior de vendas da América do Norte; Elodie Hilderal, diretora administrativa da EMEA; e Christian Erickson, diretor administrativo da APAC. Juntos, eles trabalharão com a organização para criar novas oportunidades de expansão e aumento de receita, garantindo a entrega de experiências de classe mundial para clientes e parceiros da Duck Creek em todo o mundo. William, Elodie e Christian têm uma vasta experiência em tecnologia de seguros, inclusive na Duck Creek: William Magowan voltou à Duck Creek como Vice-Presidente Sênior de Vendas da América do Norte, com seus 20 anos de experiência como líder de vendas no setor de tecnologia de seguros. Ele tem um forte histórico de desenvolvimento e liderança de equipes de vendas de alto desempenho, impulsionando a inovação de produtos e fornecendo valor comprovado ao cliente. Elodie Hilderal foi nomeada Diretora Administrativa da EMEA após seu papel altamente bem-sucedido como Vice-Presidente de Vendas da Duck Creek. Elodie é uma líder completa com sólida experiência no setor de software empresarial de seguros e resseguros, tendo ocupado durante 15 anos cargos de liderança em vendas, serviços profissionais e sucesso do cliente. Christian Erickson traz mais de 25 anos de experiência em software corporativo, nuvem, segurança cibernética e serviços profissionais para sua nova função como Diretor Administrativo da APAC . Antes de ingressar na Duck Creek, Christian atuou como gerente geral dos segmentos de serviços financeiros e seguros em várias empresas, incluindo Cognizant e Accenture, onde foi responsável pelo crescimento, sucesso do cliente e serviços profissionais. “As nomeações de William, Elodie e Christian marcam um momento crucial para a Duck Creek. Suas experiências em liderança e expertise da indústria os tornam ideais para o alcance de um crescimento e expansão sem precedentes do nosso alcance global em 2025", disse Mike Jackowski, CEO da Duck Creek Technologies. “Como a Duck Creek é pioneira em tecnologia de seguros, nossos clientes esperam que estabeleçamos o padrão de excelência, desde as soluções que implantamos até as experiências do cliente que oferecemos. Todos esses três executivos têm o histórico, o know-how e o sucesso comprovado para ajudar a garantir que a Duck Creek continue liderando nosso setor, para o benefício duradouro das companhias de seguros e dos segurados.” Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora global de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand . Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nas nossas redes sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e X . Contato com a Mídia: Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred duckcreek@threeringsinc.comPride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Howmet Aerospace Board Approves Preferred Stock DividendsST. PAUL — St. Paul-based Bremer Bank is being acquired by Old National Bank, which has headquarters in Evansville, Indiana, in a transaction valued at $1.4 billion in cash and stock. The deal, which still requires regulatory approval and approval by Bremer shareholders, would combine Bremer’s $16.2 billion in assets with Old National’s nearly $54 billion to create a bank with more than $70 billion in total assets. ADVERTISEMENT “This partnership represents an outstanding fit between two highly compatible, relationship- and community-focused banks,” Old National Chairman and CEO Jim Ryan said in a joint announcement released Monday, Nov. 25. Ryan said what has made Bremer Bank a leading institution since 1943 aligns closely with the “strategic priorities and cultural principles that have guided Old National’s success for 190 years: a strong deposit franchise, a diversified loan portfolio accentuated by exceptional credit quality, and a passion for investing in and strengthening communities.” “For more than 80 years, we’ve been honored to carry out the legacy of our founder, Otto Bremer,” said Jeanne Crain, president and CEO of Bremer. “When our majority shareholder, the Otto Bremer Trust, reaffirmed its interest in selling Bremer Bank, we appreciated the opportunity to identify a partner through a collaborative process to ensure the best possible outcome for our customers, employees, and our communities. With Old National, we have confidence we found a great fit,” Crain said as part of the joint announcement. The Otto Bremer Trust, a majority owner of Bremer Bank, is a private charitable trust based in St. Paul. Since the trust’s inception in 1944, it has made more than $1.1 billion in grants and program-related investments to more than 4,200 organizations. Once the merger is complete, the trust will have an approximate 11% ownership stake in Old National Bank and a trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust will join the Old National board of directors. ADVERTISEMENT The Otto Bremer Trust stated as part of the joint announcement: “All of us at the Otto Bremer Trust are excited that the Bremer Bank legacy of investing in people, places and opportunities continues with one of the most community-minded banks in the nation. This partnership expands the scope of what can be accomplished for and within our communities — civically, socially and economically.” Once the deal is finalized, Old National will become the third-largest bank in the Twin Cities, and the partnership will expand Old National’s reach into several other markets throughout Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. The deal affects 48 Bremer Bank branches in Minnesota and 14 in North Dakota, including six locations in Grand Forks and seven in the Fargo region.
At a time when watercooler moments are hard to come by, “Like That” — an explosive collaboration between hip-hop heavyweights Future , Metro Boomin and Kendrick Lamar — dominated the cultural conversation for weeks on end. While the chatter largely centered on Lamar’s incendiary verse and the very public beef it triggered among Drake, J. Cole and himself, the anticipation for “Like That” had been building for the better part of a year: Metro Boomin first shared a snippet of “Like That” at an after-party in Brooklyn in 2023. “The crowd went crazy off of the beat alone – it was one of the best flips of ‘Everlasting Bass’ I’ve ever heard in my life,” says Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod of Republic Records, Metro’s label, in reference to the sample of Rodney-O and Joe Cooley’s 1986 hit. She posted a short clip online, and the response was immediate. “Before I knew it, fan pages picked it up, blogs and publications ran with it and everyone was asking for the full song,” Nimrod remembers. SalXCo’s Ryan Ramsey also knew it was special from the moment Metro first played him the track. “That beat is just insane,” he says, “and then you get Future to put his sauce on and let Kendrick do his thing — that’s tough to beat.” The buzz only built when Metro Boomin and Future headlined the Rolling Loud California festival just prior to the song’s release, and Travis Scott personally asked them to play it during their set. “The request wasn’t planned, but we made sure content capture was in place to document all of the key moments,” Nimrod says. The cherry on top was sending a fleet of Boominati/FBG Rolls-Royces to cruise around New York City and Atlanta blasting the song. With fans primed, the record arrived to a captive audience. “Ninety minutes after the release, it was very clear that ‘Like That’ was a historical moment we all got to witness in real time,” Justin Duran of Future’s label, Epic Records, says of the joint release. His colleague Jermaine Pegues, who oversaw the lengthy clearance process, agrees. “It’s the most excited I’ve seen playlist editors.” In addition to starting a rap battle, “Like That” proved to be both a critical and commercial juggernaut — debuting at No. 1 and earning two Grammy nominations — and a reminder that hip-hop still shapes culture. “For three weeks every artist stopped to watch what was happening with this song,” Duran says. Epic’s Brooke Marcimo believes the legacy of “Like That” can be seen in the heated conversations it sparked on social media and blogs, as well as the fiery rebuttals and dis tracks it inspired. “Consumption happened on a global scale as the world listened to the project, discovered and discussed the featured artists,” she says. “The lyrics were digested and heavily studied. We all got to see what the power of the pen can do.” Songwriters: Joe Cooley, Future, Kobe Hood, Kendrick Lamar, MC Ren, Metro Boomin, Rodney Oliver Producer: Metro Boomin Labels: Freebandz-Epic/Boominati-Republic Hitmakers : •Justin Duran, VP of marketing, Epic Records •Brooke Marcimo, senior director of commercial partnerships, Epic Records •Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod, senior VP of marketing strategy, Republic Records •Jermaine Pegues, VP of A&R, Epic Records •Ryan Ramsey, manager, SalXCo Publishers: Hood Muscle Publishing, Universal Music Group, Jarjourco Worldwide, Naydavius Maximus Music, Not Interested Publishing, Songs of Universal, Y2K Music WorldwideLighting’s Next Frontier: How Elation is Merging Innovation and Reliability at LDI 2024
Brand's Latest Offering Is Among Top Three For Industry's Highly Coveted Honor - All-new compact sedan sets new standards for design, technology and roominess - K4 follows in the footsteps of Kia's NACTOY-winning EV9, EV6 and Telluride LOS ANGELES , Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advancing Kia's commitment to deliver sporty sedans with premium features, advanced technology and elevated performance, the all-new Kia K4 has been named one of three finalists for the 2025 North American Car of the Year (NACTOY) AwardsTM. 1 Announced at the Los Angeles Auto Show, this news follows back-to-back NACTOY wins over the past two years for the all-electric Kia EV6 and EV9 utility vehicles, respectively. And five years ago, the brand's popular Telluride SUV earned the same recognition as a NACTOY finalist before going on to win the prestigious award. NACTOY jurors vote on finalists after spending months driving dozens of new vehicles throughout the year. To be eligible, vehicles must be all-new or substantially new. The NACTOY awards will take place on January 10, 2025 at the Detroit Auto Show with winners in the Car, Truck and Utility categories. The K4 compact sedan delivers segment-above technology including up to 29 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), 2 a high level of refinement, and class-leading rear head room and leg room. 3 The available turbocharged engine and standard multi-link rear suspension on the GT-Line model yield an engaging and spirited behind-the-wheel experience. Exceeding expectations for connectivity and technology in its segment, the K4 brings standard wireless Apple CarPlay 4 and Android Auto 5 and an available multi-segment display cockpit with a combined nearly 30-inches of digital instrumentation. 6 Available amenities such as Digital Key 2.0, 7 Harman Kardon premium audio, 8 and a wide sunroof help define the K4's premium character. The K4 is available in five trim levels: LX, LXS, EX, GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo. Kia America – about us Headquartered in Irvine, California , Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2024. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles sold through a network of over 775 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*. For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com . To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert . *Certain 2025 EV9 all-electric three-row SUV, Sportage (excludes HEV/PHEV), Sorento (excludes HEV/PHEV), and Telluride are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts. 1 North American Car, Utility, and Truck of the Year (NACTOY) AwardsTM is a trademark of North American Car and Truck of the Year Corporation. 2 Advanced driver assistance systems are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution. 3 Class-leading 2nd-row legroom and 2 nd -row headroom: Comparison based on publicly available data regarding 2nd-row legroom and 2 nd -row headroom in 2024/2025 compact sedans as of November 2024 . Compact sedan class as defined by Kia segmentation. 4 Apple® and Apple CarPlay® are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Apple CarPlay® runs on your smartphone cellular data service. Normal data rates will apply. 5 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires the Android Auto app on Google Play store and an Android compatible smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Data plan rates apply. Android, Android Auto, and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC or its affiliates. 6 Comprised of a 12.3" instrument display, 5" climate display, and 12.3" touchscreen infotainment display. Distracted driving can result in the loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. 7 Kia Digital Key requires an eligible Kia Connect subscription and a compatible smart device with an active data plan. Normal cellular service rates may apply when using a smart device. 8 Harman Kardon is a registered trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kia-k4-sedan-named-finalist-for-2025-north-american-car-of-the-year-nactoy-302313588.html SOURCE Kia America