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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AF Group Announces Executive Promotions
LANSING, Mich., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AF Group is pleased to announce several executive promotions, reflecting the strong leadership that continues to drive the success of the organization. These include: Patrick Stewart, vice president of Business Performance and Strategy -- promoted to Chief Financial Officer Olivia Rogers, managing director, Reinsurance and Analytics -- promoted to vice president and Chief Risk Officer Jason Foreman, divisional director of Binding -- promoted to vice president, Binding in the Specialty Lines division "AF Group is a leading force in the property and casualty space, and these promotions build on the strength, expertise and creativity of key leaders to support our significant growth and transformation as an organization," said Lisa Corless, president and CEO of AF Group. "I'm excited these individuals will help us continue to lead, innovate and redefine our business toward a successful future." Patrick Stewart has more than 30 years of experience spanning corporate accounting and finance, insurance and strategic leadership. He began his career in financial services at KPMG and later joined AmeriTrust Group, holding several financial leadership roles. Following AF Group's acquisition of AmeriTrust in 2023, Stewart helped manage the successful integration of the two organizations. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from Michigan State University. With two decades of experience across property, casualty and workers' compensation lines, Olivia Rogers joined AF Group in 2019, having previously served as vice president of JLT Reinsurance. She earned an MBA in investment management from Drexel University and a bachelor's degree in mathematics and Spanish from Colgate University. Rogers holds Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) designations. Jason Foreman has more than 15 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry, specializing in Underwriting, Product Management and Business Development. He has served in various leadership roles within Century Insurance Group. Foreman earned an MBA from Xavier University and a bachelor's degree in psychology and history from Miami University of Ohio, and he holds Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Associate in Reinsurance (ARe) and Associate in General Insurance (AINS) designations. About AF GroupAF Group is a nationally recognized holding company whose affiliated insurance companies are premier providers of specialty insurance solutions offered through independent agents nationwide. All policies are underwritten by a licensed insurer subsidiary. For more information, visit © AF Group. Contact: Marissa Sura(517) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AF Group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Garda denies 22 counts of perverting course of justice on road traffic offences
When Gardai carried out checks of persons stopped for traffic violations on the Garda "PULSE" computer records system, they were satisfied these individuals had produced their insurance documents, however, in fact, they were not insured, a court heard. Evidence is continuing in the trial of a Limerick Garda who is accused of "sorting out" potential prosecutions for motorists who were stopped by Gardai and found without their driving licence or motor insurance details/certificates. Tom Flavin, (51), with an address in west Limerick, has pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of perverting the course of justice, contrary to Common Law. Mr Flavin's trial is being heard before judge Colin Daly and a jury of eight men and four women at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court. Several Garda prosecution witnesses called by the prosecution gave evidence of stopping vehicles in various parts of the country and requesting the motorist to produce their driving licence and insurance details. When the driver was not able to do this at the side of the road, they were given the opportunity to nominate a Garda station where they would produce their documents within 10 days. All the drivers, who were living in or near Rathkeale, nominated their local station. The Garda witnesses said that, later, where they checked PULSE, they believed documents had been produced. However, the court heard that some of the motorists were not insured, and they subsequently pleaded guilty and were convicted of driving without insurance. One of the Garda witnesses said they had checked with an insurance company about one of the motorists, and were informed the company did not have a policy for the driver. The Garda witnesses agreed under cross-examination by Mr Flavin's barrister, senior counsel Mark Nicholas with barrister Amy Nix, instructed by solicitor Dan O'Gorman, that, while they had satisfied themselves, from checking the PULSE system that documents had been produced, they did not actually know what had been produced at the garda station, nor did they know who had received the documents. Sergeant Martin Egan, Policy Enforcement Unit of Road Traffic Legislation, An Garda Siochana, told the court that Gardai, who receive motorists' documents following a traffic stop, are expected to enter the insurance and licence details into PULSE via the computer records "DLIP" Driving licence Insurance Production feature. Sergeant Egan agreed with senior prosecution counsel Fiona Murphy that the PULSE system "automatically" notes or records the identity of a Garda who enters information into PULSE. In her opening address to the jury last Tuesday, Ms Murphy, with Maddie Grant BL, instructed by solicitor Lisa O'Reilly, office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, said allegations of wrongdoing surfaced against Mr Flavin when he was serving out of Rathkeale Garda Station, in respect of a number of traffic stops on roads around the country, on dates between November 2016 and September 2018. "Information came to light concerning a Garda allegedly engaged in sorting out driving insurance detections for individuals - that Garda was Tom Flavin," Ms Murphy alleged. Mr Flavin is charged that, on the above dates, he did an act, namely to enter or cause to be entered, certain information on the Garda PULSE system, which had a tendency or was intended to pervert the course of justice in respect of the prosecution of named persons for the offence of driving without insurance. Ms Murphy said the prosecution's case was that Tom Flavin allegedly entered details into PULSE relating to persons' motor insurance certificates "which suggested they were in order, when they weren't". Ms Murphy said the jury would hear allegations that "alterations" were made to the information being input into the PULSE system, and that the prosecution would show that "Tom Flavin made these entries". Ms Murphy told the jury that when a Garda is logged into the PULSE system they automatically leave a "digital footprint". She said the prosecution would produce "CCTV and phone evidence which would corroborate" these allegations. Ms Murphy told the jury that Mr Flavin was entitled to the presumption of innocence unless the jury otherwise found that the allegations against him were proved "beyond a reasonable doubt". The prosecution barrister said the "burden of proof" lies with the prosecution, and that Mr Flavin does not have to prove anything. She said the jury were "not entitled to speculate" in the case, and they must only consider evidence heard in court when reaching a verdict. Judge Colin Daly issued a warning to the jury members "not to conduct your own investigations" into anyone involved in the trial; to avoid media coverage of the trial; and not to discuss the case with anyone outside of the jury. The trial is continuing at Limerick Circuit Criminal Court.
Times of Oman
3 days ago
- Business
- Times of Oman
New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Oman Honored with Times of Oman Best Brand in Customer Experience Award
Muscat: New India Assurance Co. Ltd., Oman, has been recognised with the prestigious Times of Oman Best Brand in Customer Experience Award in the insurance category at the Oman CX Awards 2025. This distinguished accolade highlights the company's unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service and customer satisfaction across the Sultanate. New India Assurance, Oman is operated by M/s. Abdul Aziz & Bros LLC, under the visionary leadership of Mr. Majid Abdul Rahim Jaffer Al Bahrani. Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Majid extended heartfelt thanks to all customers and partners for voting New India Assurance as the Best Brand in Customer Experience under the Insurance category. The award ceremony was graced by His Highness Sayyid Mohammed Bin Salem Al Said, who served as the chief guest, alongside Mr. Ahmed Essa Al Zadjali, CEO of Muscat Media Group. Mr. Gaurav Sharma, Chief Operating Officer of New India Assurance, Oman Operations, received the award on behalf of the company, joined by his dedicated team. Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Gaurav Sharma stated, "This award is a testament to the exceptional service delivered by our team. We are deeply honored and extend our sincere appreciation to all our valued customers and partners for their continued trust and support." The Oman CX Awards 2025 celebrated excellence across 35 product and service categories, with winners determined through nationwide consumer voting. The event underscored the critical role customer experience plays in brand reputation and long-term success. As Mr. Ahmed bin Essa Al Zadjali noted, 'Customer experience is no longer a support function—it is now central to brand reputation and long-term success.' This recognition follows a series of customer-centric innovations by New India Assurance, including the launch of a state-of-the-art Customer Care Centre in December 2024, offering direct call lines and WhatsApp support to enhance client accessibility and responsiveness. As it celebrates its 50th year of operations in Oman, New India Assurance continues to set industry benchmarks, reflecting the enduring trust and confidence of its customers.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Life Insurance sector in India to grow at 10.5% against global average of 5%: Report
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): Life insurance market in India will grow at 10.5 per cent against a global average of 5 per cent over the next ten years, according to a report by Allianze Global Insurance. The anticipation for the growth of life insurance in India is due to the growing economic activity in the Indian economy and the policies of the government to promote insurance. The report stated that most of the growth will be in the life segment, adding that more than half of the additional premium pool will be generated in Asia, with China leading, followed by North America and Europe, but India is likely to grow at a much faster rate. 'While China (+7.8% p.a.) will continue to dominate the region in absolute terms, the real growth champion over the next decade is likely to be India (+10.5% p.a.). As a result, the Indian life insurance market will overtake Japan to become the second largest in the region,' the report added. To take advantage of the global insurance growth, India has raised the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit to 100 per cent from the previously allowed limit of 74 per cent. Government infused Rs. 17,450 crore into PSGICs between 2019-20 and 2021-22 to support reforms, improve efficiency, and drive profitability. In the previous fiscal year, Indian Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) witnessed a major turnaround, with all of them having become profitable again after historical losses. The report adds that Asia and China will remain the growth engines for the global life insurance business as pension systems continue to be developed against the backdrop of accelerating demographic change. The Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance segment in the global insurance sector will grow by 4.5 per cent per year until 2035. The P&C segment will post solid growth rates in almost all markets as the need for more protection is a global phenomenon. The report adds that benefiting from higher interest rates, life insurance sector may grow at a CAGR of about 5.0 per cent over the next decade. The global growth will boost the demand in developed markets such as West and North America. The Government of India has been committed to creating strong and competitive Public Sector General Insurance Companies and introduced reforms, including regular key performance indicator-based monitoring. (ANI)
The Guardian
4 days ago
- General
- The Guardian
What to do if your laptop is lost or stolen – tips for when the worst happens
Laptops are the workhorses of the world and can contain thousands of important documents, photos and treasured memories. Losing them can mean more than just downtime from work. Here's what to do in the event the worst happens. Try to locate it using Microsoft or Apple's Find My device service, lock it remotely and mark it as lost to help secure your data. Remove it as a trusted device for services you use, including your Apple or Microsoft account, cloud accounts, shops or other browser-based apps. Change your passwords for key accounts, including your Apple or Microsoft account. Start with your email to prevent thieves using it to gain access to your other accounts through password resets. Report the theft to the police by calling 101 in the UK and give them a description of the laptop, make, model, colour and serial number, which may be on the box or in your Apple or Microsoft account. Contact your insurance provider if you have cover, your laptop may come under some home contents policies. Tell your bank about any credit cards you may have details of stored on your laptop. Contact the laptop's manufacturer to report the theft so it can blacklist its serial number, which may prevent it being activated and used by someone else. When you get a replacement laptop – either new or secondhand – there are a number of things you can do to help in the event it goes missing: Set a strong password or long pin that cannot be easily guessed, set up and use any face or fingerprint scanners and make sure the screen is set to lock after a short period, usually when the screen turns off. Turn on device encryption in your privacy and security settings if not already enabled. Set up two-step verification for your Microsoft or Apple account, as well as any others you use. Turn on 'Find My' in a Windows 10 or 11's security settings or in iCloud settings on a Mac, which will help you locate a lost laptop, remotely lock it and mark it as lost with a message on its screen for anyone who finds it. Back up your data regularly. On a Windows laptop you can use Windows Backup to store files and settings on Microsoft's OneDrive cloud service (5GB free). On a Mac you can use Time Machine to back up the laptop to an external drive or sync your apps and files with iCloud (you can store 5GB for free). Alternatively, copy files to an external drive but be sure to encrypt it first before backing up any sensitive documents. Host important documents in the cloud. Microsoft and Apple have cloud services, but there are many others including Google Drive, Dropbox and Proton Drive. Take note of your laptop's colour, model number and serial number, and store your proof of purchase somewhere safe. Consider putting the laptop on your home contents insurance, which may need it to be added to the high-risk or high-value items list, particularly if you take it out of the home. Otherwise, there is dedicated laptop or gadget insurance, with multiple cover levels including theft.
