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Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
AFL LIVE: Ginnivan's night out for Hawks, but Elliott meets every challenge
Why are Collingwood so hard to beat? Because they have different ways in which they can win. In March and April, their improved work at clearance came to the fore. In the past month, they've absorbed losses at the contest, at times conceded plenty of territory, yet still got the job done. Tonight, their offence has come off their defence. Their willingness to close down Hawthorn's space has enabled them to win the ball back in dangerous areas to launch their forays forward. The sight of Collingwood players running unchecked through the centre square will be giving Sam Mitchell headaches. The Hawks have clearly had a crack but their inability to prevent the Pies' run has given their backs little hope. Steele Sidebottom is dominating his wing. Jamie Elliott, after just one possession in the first quarter, has four goals to half-time. Tom Barrass needs pressure on the ball up the field to beat Elliott, who, if allowed to lead at the ball, will be too quick for his bigger opponent. On the other wing, Jack Crisp has also been a threat. The Hawks have gifted three goals to the Pies through their own silliness. The latest was Changkuoth Jiath's brain fade in not giving the ball back to Elliott after a holding the ball free kick, resulting in a 50-metre penalty which took the Magpies forward to point-blank range. Their best player has been former Pie Jack Ginnivan, who has three goals and 17 disposals. They need more from Jai Newcombe, who has been limited to just 10 disposals by Ned Long, who has also had time on James Worpel. If the Hawks do not lift their pressure around the ball, this has the potential to get ugly in the second half.
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tesco announces major shakeup to its dine-in meal deal - so how does it compare with supermarket rivals?
High street retailer Tesco has hiked the price of its Tesco Finest dine-in meal deal. The meal for two offer, available with Clubcard, including one main, one side, one dessert and one drink, was formerly £12. However, in a shake-up announced by the supermarket giant, the offer has now increased the price to £15, amounting to a 25 per cent increase. Customers can however take advantage of nine new products that have been added to the more than 20 mix and match options in the range. The new dishes include pork crackling joint with cider jus and manchego stuffed chicken. Other new additions include a Ranch Steak with Cafe De Paris Melt, Creamy Chicken, Bacon and Leek Pie and Beef Brisket with Bone Marrow and Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce. For sides, Tesco has added parmentier potatoes with a lemon and herb aioli, while on the desserts customers can enjoy a Lemon & Stem Ginger Posset. Alongside the expanded offerings, Tesco said it had made 'further improvements to the quality' of ingredients and that the deal still represented 'great value'. The supermarket chain clarified that the lunchtime meal deal is unaffected by the price changes and remains at £3.60 with a Clubcard for a drink, snack and sandwich or wrap, roll, salad or sushi. In a statement to MailOnline, the retailer said: 'We have worked to improve the quality across our Finest Dine In range, investing in the ingredients and recipes, and introducing an updated menu. 'Clubcard members will pay just £15 for two people, offering a saving of up to £22.50, for a main, side, dessert and drink, including a range of beers or Finest wines, or non-alcoholic alternatives. 'Finest Dine In offers great value and is a delicious, convenient alternative to dining out at a fraction of the price.' High street rivals have similar offers for customers, though not all include beverages. A dine in meal deal for two at Waitrose is priced at £12, for a main and side, with the choice of either a starter or dessert. Beef bourguignon, chicken, mushroom and champagne pie and lamb moussaka are included among the mains. M&S meanwhile offers a range of meal deals for two, also without drinks, starting at £7 for a pasta-based main and increasing to £15 for the Gastropub range. Over at Asda, a Bistro Dine In meal for two deal includes a starter, main, side and dessert and starts from £9.97 Like Waitrose, the retailer offers a main and a side, with the choice of a starter and dessert. The Gastropub range menu includes chicken Kyiv, British beef lasagne and beer battered Scottish haddock. Sainsbury's meanwhile offers a £12 meal deal for customers with Nectar, including a main, side, dessert and drink, including beer or wine. Customers can choose between vintage cheddar mac and cheese and ham and leek gratin, among other dishes from its Taste The Difference range. Over at Asda, a Bistro Dine In meal for two deal includes a starter, main, side and dessert and starts from £9.97. Mains include lamb hot pot and chicken, king prawn and chorizo paella.
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Ford Pro Insure Coverage expanded to Pennsylvania and Texas
DEARBORN, Mich., April 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 4 million small businesses in Pennsylvania2 and Texas3 have a new option for vehicle fleet insurance. A Ford Pro Insure policy from Ford subsidiary, The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC), powered by Pie Insurance, is now available. 'We're making fleet management easy with Ford Pro Insure traditional and usage-based insurance, along with the vehicles, financing, software and services in the Ford Pro suite,' said Craig Carrington, Ford Credit executive vice president Operations and Insurance. 'Ford Pro Insure is a new solution for businesses with fleets of Ford or other vehicles.' TARIC underwrites the Ford Pro Insure policies, which cover commercial vehicles purchased through Ford Pro and other channels. TARIC works with Pie, which specializes in serving small businesses with commercial insurance and, as managing general agent, providing sales, distribution, underwriting, policy servicing and claims management. Usage-based insurance (UBI) that leverages vehicle data is available in Arizona, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. UBI policies offer a 10% discount on enrollment, and Ford Pro Telematics subscribers may be eligible for additional savings. 'Data-driven insurance allows business owners greater influence over rates,' Carrington said. Data is collected only with explicit customer permission. 'Small business owners and their insurance agents need coverage that's straightforward, affordably priced, and tailored to their individual needs,' said John Swigart, CEO of Pie. 'In states like Pennsylvania and Texas where vehicles are vital to small business success, our commercial auto offering empowers owners to manage their fleets safely and efficiently, helping them protect their assets when accidents happen.' Ford Pro Insure commercial auto coverage from TARIC is available through and affiliated Pie agents. 1Ford Pro Insure is a brand of commercial auto policies issued by The American Road Insurance Company (TARIC) (NAIC 19631), an admitted insurance carrier and subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and Ford Credit. Ford Pro Insure policies are sold and administered by Pie Insurance Services, Inc. (Pie Insurance), a licensed insurance producer and non-affiliate of TARIC. (Licenses available at Information provided is subject to Pie's and TARIC's privacy policies ( and ). Not available in all states and situations. Coverage subject to policy terms and conditions. 22023 Small Business Profile for Pennsylvania, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. 32023 Small Business Profile for Texas, U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy. About Ford Motor Credit Company Ford Motor Credit Company is a leading automotive financial services company, providing dealer and customer financing to support the sale of Ford Motor Company products around the world. This includes financial services through Lincoln Automotive Financial Services in the United States, Canada and China, and for commercial customers through the Ford Pro FinSimple brand in North America and Europe. Its retail insurance brands include Ford Insure and Lincoln Motor Company Insure. Ford Credit is a subsidiary of Ford established in 1959. For more information, visit or on the financing or insurance buttons at About Pie Insurance Pie Insurance is leveraging technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance, with the goal of making it affordable and as easy as pie. Pie's intense focus on granular, sophisticated pricing, and data-driven customer segmentation enables Pie to match price with risk accurately across a broad spectrum of small business types, which allows Pie to offer more affordable insurance to small business owners. Since 2017, Pie has received over $615 million in funding and partnered with over 4,000 agencies nationwide. Media Contact: Allie Pergram & Sofia Spieler On Behalf of Pie Insurance [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Pie Insurance
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
AM Best Removes From Under Review With Negative Implications and Affirms Credit Ratings of The Pie Insurance Company and Pie Casualty Insurance Company
OLDWICK, N.J., March 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has removed from under review with negative implications and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "a-" (Excellent) of The Pie Insurance Company (Columbus, OH) and its pooled affiliate, Pie Casualty Insurance Company (Chicago, IL), collectively referred to as Pie Insurance Group (Pie). The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. The ratings reflect Pie's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management. The ratings were initially placed under review with negative implications on March 8, 2024, following the organization's 2023 results, which included material underwriting losses brought on by adverse reserve development in its New York book of business (see related press release). The reserves have stabilized since third-quarter 2023 and management has derisked the balance sheet significantly through commutation of their reserves. The ratings have been removed from under review with negative implications as AM Best has completed its assessment of the impact of the commutation on the rated entities and consolidated risk-adjusted capitalization. Post-commutation, Pie's risk-adjusted capitalization for year-end 2024, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), was at the strongest level and is expected to remain at the strongest level for the next couple years. Sufficient capitalization and liquidity are expected at the consolidated level in the near to midterm, supporting Pie's very strong balance sheet assessment. Pie achieved profitability in fiscal-year 2024 and expects to remain profitable in the coming years. The ratings also consider the execution risk inherent in startup organizations and the potential challenges management faces to execute on the business plan. As is customary, AM Best will monitor Pie's actual results relative to its plan. The stable outlooks reflect AM Best's expectation that Pie will maintain its current balance sheet strength assessment, supported by its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalization. as well as sufficient capitalization and liquidity at the consolidated level, while meeting its operating performance targets. This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best's website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best's Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best's Credit Ratings, Best's Performance Assessments, Best's Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best's Ratings & Assessments. AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit Copyright © 2025 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. View source version on Contacts Yizhou Hong Senior Financial Analyst +1 908 882 1692 Edin Imsirovic Director +1 908 882 1903 Christopher Sharkey Associate Director, Public Relations +1 908 882 2310 Al Slavin Senior Public Relations Specialist +1 908 882 2318
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
AU Dream Makers powerful fundraising platform now supports East Alabama Health
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) – After 15 years of supporting children's healthcare through a national network, Auburn University Dance Marathon (AUDM) is taking a new direction. The student-led organization announced it will now operate as Auburn University Dream Makers, shifting its fundraising efforts to East Alabama Health, the regional hospital serving the Auburn-Opelika area. The decision reflects a commitment to serving local families and children, aligning with Auburn University's broader mission as a land-grant institution focused on supporting Alabama communities. 'Our community, our kids,' the group's new mission states, emphasizing a tangible, local impact. With this transition, Auburn University Dream Makers will focus on expanding pediatric care at East Alabama Health and enhancing Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) equipment. The partnership will also create new opportunities for students to serve families receiving treatment at the hospital. 'We're incredibly excited about this opportunity to enhance healthcare in the Auburn-Opelika community,' the organization said in a statement. 'With your continued support, we can make a lasting impact on local children and families.' Since its founding, AUDM had raised $4.5 million for Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital through the Children's Miracle Network (CMN), a national network of children's hospitals. The shift to East Alabama Health allows the organization to directly fund services in its own backyard, rather than supporting a hospital outside the Auburn community. 'This strategic move enables us to have a more direct impact, ensuring local families have access to high-quality pediatric care without having to travel far,' the group explained. Auburn University Dream Makers will step away from the 'Dance Marathon' identity. While the organization's structure, staff positions, and major events (such as Main Event) remain, it will shed the 'dancing' stereotype to better reflect its core mission of children's healthcare advocacy and fundraising. Students can expect to see Dream Makers engaging in campus involvement fairs, Greek events, and first-year student programs, introducing their mission under a new, more inclusive identity. The new partnership will channel fundraising directly into pediatric care expansion and NICU upgrades at East Alabama Health. During a recent tour, Dream Makers leadership noted while parts of the NICU are well-equipped, other areas need improvements to better serve infants transitioning home. Donations will go toward modernizing equipment and expanding treatment capacity, allowing more families to receive care locally. Additionally, funds will support East Alabama Health's Center for Mental Health, particularly services for children requiring long-term care and family support. While Auburn University Dream Makers moves forward with a new mission, it remains committed to the children it supported under AUDM. 'We are incredibly grateful for the $4.5 million raised for Piedmont Columbus Regional and CMN. That impact will continue through the equipment and programs we helped fund,' the organization stated. For more information on Auburn University Dream Makers and how to get involved, visit their facebook page: AUBURN UNIVERSITY DREAM MAKERS Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
