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Best’s Special Report: US Property/Casualty Segment Posts $16 Billion Underwriting Gain in First-Quarter 2026
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--The U.S. property/casualty (P/C) industry recorded a $16.3 billion net underwriting gain in the first quarter of 2026 following a $1 billion loss in the same prior-year period, which had been driven largely by the California wildfires, according to a new AM Best report.These preliminary results are detailed in a new Best’s Special Report, titled, “First Look: Three-Month 2026 US Property/Casualty Financial Results,” and the data is derived from companies’ annual s
ONCAP and Griffon Corporation Announce the Launch of Veritage Brands
TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ONCAP, the lower mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation (TSX:ONEX), and Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF) (“Griffon”) announced today the launch of Veritage Brands (“Veritage”), a leading global provider of hand tools, home organization solutions, and lawn and garden products for professionals and consumers. Veritage Brands was formed through a joint venture of Bellota Tools, Corona, and Burgon & Ball, formerly subsidiaries of the Venanpri
DHI Group to Present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas Investor Conference on June 17-18, 2026
CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced today that Art Zeile, Chief Executive Officer, and Greg Schippers, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Planet MicroCap Las Vegas 2026 Investor Conference Powered by MicroCapClub on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. Scheduled 1x1 meetings are also available for registered investor attendees. To access the live presentation at the scheduled time, please use the following link: https://event.summitcast.com/v
Wealth Advisor Growth Network Sells Elk River Wealth Management to AlphaCore
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wealth Advisor Growth Network (WAGN) announced the sale of Elk River Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) it helped launch in 2020, to AlphaCore Wealth, a firm backed by Constellation Wealth Capital. Elk River began when a team of advisors left the Bank of Oklahoma and embraced independence. Initially, the firm managed approximately $360 million in assets under management (AUM); with WAGN’s support, it grew to more than $1 billion. “Elk
Merchants Insurance Group President & CEO Charles E. Makey III Honored with 2026 NYIA Chair’s Distinguished Service Award
BUFFALO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merchants Insurance Group is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Charles E. Makey III has received the 2026 Chair’s Distinguished Service Award from the New York Insurance Association (NYIA). Presented during NYIA’s Annual Conference, held May 27-29 at The Sagamore Resort in Bolton Landing, New York, the Chair’s Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals whose leadership, service, and contributions have made a lasting impact on bo
Only 1 in 4 Employees Feel Equipped for AI, Skillsoft Research Finds
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skillsoft (NYSE: SKIL), a leading AI-native skills management platform, today released the Skillsoft Workforce Readiness Report: AI Edition. The findings show that while AI is now embedded in nearly every workplace, most employees are not prepared to use it effectively. Although 86% of employees surveyed use AI tools at work, only 24% feel fully equipped with the skills required to use them effectively and drive results. At the same time, 77% of leaders believe their or
Charles Schwab Foundation Expands Partnership with SIFMA Foundation to Broaden Access to Credible Investing Education Nationwide
WESTLAKE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when speculative financial products and get‑rich‑quick schemes are increasingly available to young people, Charles Schwab Foundation today announced a $2.85 million, multi‑year expansion of its partnership with SIFMA Foundation to broaden access to high‑quality, credible investing education for students nationwide. The expanded investment builds on a nearly decade‑long partnership between Charles Schwab Foundation and SIFMA Foundation and advances a s
TrueBlue Earns Forbes Recognition for Temporary Staffing Excellence
TACOMA, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI), a leading provider of specialized workforce solutions, today announced that two of its staffing brands, PeopleReady and Staff Management | SMX, have been recognized on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best Temporary Staffing Firms. The recognition reflects the strength of TrueBlue’s differentiated staffing capabilities across on-demand, skilled, and comprehensive workforce management solutions. TrueBlue was recognized through the strong perf
Mastercard Launches Agent Pay for Machines to Unlock Super-Fast, Always-On Payments
PURCHASE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The rise of AI has created new ways to buy and sell goods and services. Now it’s requiring a new class of payments. Mastercard envisions a future where businesses create services for AI agents to buy and use. Operating at machine speed, these agents could transact with each other continuously at high velocity, executing chains of transactions, including microtransactions. This shift could unlock a massive new wave of innovation, business models and economic acti
Virtus Investment Partners Reports Preliminary May 31, 2026 Assets Under Management
HARTFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NYSE: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of $153.1 billion and other fee earning assets of $1.7 billion for total client assets of $154.8 billion as of May 31, 2026. The change in AUM from April 30, 2026 reflects net outflows in intermediary sold managed accounts, open-end funds, and institutional accounts, partially offset by market performance and positive net flows in tender offer funds and wealth
BitGo Holdings Named to 2026 Fortune 500 in First Year as a Public Company
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitGo Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BTGO) (“BitGo” or “Company”), the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced that it has been named to the 2026 Fortune 500, debuting at No. 273 with $16.2 billion in 2025 revenue. The recognition comes in BitGo’s first year as a public company, following its January 2026 listing on the New York Stock Exchange as the first digital asset company to go public this year. It also follows the December 2025 final approval from the Offi
Kainos Capital Acquires Super-Sod from Heartwood Partners
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Heartwood Partners and Kainos Capital announced today that Kainos has acquired Patten Seed Holdings, LLC (dba “Super-Sod,” or the “Company”) from Heartwood Partners III, LP (“Fund III”) and affiliates. Super-Sod is an innovative provider of sod, seed, soil, and other landscaping solutions across the southern United States through a vertically integrated network of farms, retail stores, and an eCommerce platform. The Company’s omnichannel approach and reputation for prod
CheckedUp Achieves MRC Accreditation for Point of Care Ad Measurement
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CheckedUp, the leading specialty point of care education platform, today announced it has received accreditation from the Media Rating Council (MRC) for its ad delivery reporting methodology related to TV Video Ad Plays and Explorer Waiting Room TV Engagement across its point of care network. The accreditation follows an audit conducted by an independent CPA firm engaged by MRC and affirms CheckedUp’s adherence to MRC’s rigorous standards for transparency, accuracy, a
Catchment Capital Completes Acquisition of Isolatek International from SK Capital Partners
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catchment Capital (“Catchment”), a private equity firm focused on transforming middle market industrials businesses, announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Isolatek International (“Isolatek”), a leading manufacturer and supplier of passive fireproofing technologies, from SK Capital, a private investment firm focused on the material sciences, specialty ingredients, and life sciences sectors. “We are excited to officially welcome I
90 Days with Toast IQ: How Restaurant Operators Are Using Toast IQ to Find Time, Protect Margins, and Grow
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--90 Days with Toast IQ: How Restaurant Operators Are Using Toast IQ to Find Time, Protect Margins, and Grow
Stephano Slack Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Madison Dearborn Partners
WAYNE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stephano Slack, a premier accounting and advisory firm, today announced a strategic growth investment from funds managed by Madison Dearborn Partners (“MDP”), a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago, with additional participation from co-investor Norlantic Capital. The partnership will accelerate Stephano Slack’s strategic plan and support its long-term vision of investing in talent, embracing innovation, and creating opportunities for clients and
Pinnacle Financial Partners Announces Dates for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (NYSE: PNFP) will release second quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, after market close. President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Blair and Chief Financial Officer Jamie Gregory will also host a live webcast on Thursday, July 23, at 8 a.m. ET to review financial results, the business outlook for the firm and other matters. The second quarter 2026 earnings release will be available on Pinnacle's investor relat
Capital Square and LIV Development Complete 348-Unit Livano Knoxville Multifamily Community in Tennessee Opportunity Zone
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #CapitalSquare--Capital Square, a leading sponsor of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities nationwide, has completed Livano Knoxville, a 348-unit, Class A multifamily community located in a qualified opportunity zone in Knoxville, Tennessee. Capital Square partnered with LIV Development as co-developer. Livano Knoxville received its certificate of occupancy in October 2025, following the completion of the first of th
Sigmatron Appoints Jim Kircher as Chief Executive Officer
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sigmatron International (“Sigmatron”), a leading electronics manufacturing service (EMS) provider delivering advanced manufacturing and design solutions across a diverse range of end-markets, today announced the appointment of Jim Kircher as Chief Executive Officer, effective May 11, 2026. Kircher brings more than 20 years of executive leadership experience in contract manufacturing and product design, with a proven track record of driving growth and o
Opensignal Expands Subscriber Analytics Solution, Available Globally
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Opensignal Subscriber Analytics is now available globally, giving telecom operators competitive subscriber switching and market share data worldwide.
