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MAY 25, 2023

Deneen DeFiore is a Hall of Fame technology executive who currently serves as vice president and chief information security officer at United Airlines, where she leads the cybersecurity and digital risk organization to ensure the company is prepared to prevent, detect, and respond to evolving cyber threats. She also leads initiatives on commercial aviation cyber safety risk and improving cyber resilience across the global aviation ecosystem.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 25, 2023

With the ever-increasing number of cyber-attacks, small businesses must take steps to prevent data breaches. Data security is essential for any business, regardless of size. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to data breaches as they often lack the resources and expertise to protect their data from malicious actors. Fortunately, there are a number of measures that small businesses can take to protect their sensitive information from unauthorized access.

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CIO

MAY 25, 2023

Analytics and data science vendor Alteryx is rolling ChatGPT and home-grown AI expertise into some of its core modules, with the aim of generating targeted, detailed reports at high speed. Alteryx’s AiDIN engine will power three new features, according to a company announcement Wednesday. The first, dubbed Magic Documents, applies AI to Alteryx’s Auto Insights feature, creating contextualized data visualizations in several forms, including PowerPoint, email and more.

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Smart Data Collective

MAY 25, 2023

We live in a digital age, where data is the new currency. Every day, a massive amount of information is generated, processed, and stored, and it is critical for everyone who offers their services online to prioritize privacy and ensure responsible data practices. No matter whether you provide educational software development services or sell smartphones in a Shopify store, you’re likely dealing with lots of customer data—and if you’re not responsible with that, you will ruin customer trust and t

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MAY 25, 2023

Microsoft 365 is the productivity engine at the heart of many SMB businesses across Australia. Having the right licenses for the applications the business needs are critical. Licensing can sometimes be complex to understand, however, which is why SMBs should make sure they’re sourcing their licenses from the right places. Having a trustworthy and proven location to source Microsoft licenses, such as the Lenovo Pro Small Business Store, SMBs can efficiently stay on top of their Microsoft licensin

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CIO

MAY 25, 2023

Gli eurodeputati del Parlamento europeo hanno approvato una prima bozza del regolamento sull’uso dell’IA. Con questo passaggio, l’ AI Act [in tedesco] compie un importante nuovo passo, prima di essere discussa ed elaborata dai singoli Stati membri. Alla fine del percorso, prenderanno forma diverse leggi applicabili in tutta l’UE destinate a regolamentare l’utilizzo delle tecnologie di IA, quali ChatGPT [in tedesco].

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SpyFu

MAY 25, 2023

Keyword research is the backbone of any successful SEO or content marketing campaign. It lays the groundwork for your content strategy and tells you which keywords to focus on. Any business owner or marketer that wants their website to rank well in search engine results needs to start by doing thorough keyword research. And, only after they have identified what keywords to target can they start their SEO and content optimization initiatives.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

Deferred Annuity Sales Total 1Q2023 deferred annuity sales were $84,741 million, compared with sales of $59,716 million for the first quarter of 2022. First quarter deferred annuity sales were up nearly 7% when compared to the previous quarter and up nearly 42% when compared to the same period last year. Non-Variable Deferred Annuity Sales Total 1Q2023 non-variable deferred annuity sales were $62,911 million, compared with sales of $31,730 million for the first quarter of 2022.

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WideNARROW

MAY 25, 2023

For regulatory intelligence professionals, keeping up with the ever-evolving world of compliance management can be a daunting and seemingly never-ending task. As a result, regulatory compliance software is quickly becoming a must-have to centralize compliance management, streamlining daily operations to ensure your organization remains current on applicable laws and regulations without becoming overburdened.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

RADNOR, Pa.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–According to a recent study from Lincoln Financial Group (NYSE: LNC), more than 60% of retirees would like to go back and plan differently for their retirement if they could. 2 Overwhelmingly, retirees wish they’d started saving earlier and saved more for retirement. Other “would’ve, could’ve, should’ve” reflections include choosing investments that provide a steady stream of income, with 63% reporting they’d like to receive an automatic paycheck from t

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Alpha Sense BI

MAY 25, 2023

A myriad of geopolitical events occurred at the end of 2022 and beginning of 2023 that reshaped how business and tech leaders are approaching data, consent, and cybersecurity itself. Consequently , CEOs are feeling pressure to stay ahead of cyber challenges and the threats that evolve from this global landscape, according to a recent PwC survey. And while these concerns are preoccupying most C-Suite executives, the question remains: how and when did these occurrences of global tension creep int

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

According to the U.S. Small Business Administration , about 1 in 5 small businesses fail in their first year. In fact, nearly 50% of small businesses fail in the first FIVE years. After 10 years, about 65% of businesses have failed. Only 25% of businesses survive 15 years or more. Eighteen years ago, I got my walking papers from Principal Financial Group.

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Weidert Group

MAY 25, 2023

High-five to you! You know that inbound marketing is the best way to attract, engage, and delight new and existing customers to your B2B company. You’ve begun crafting your marketing strategy and the budget behind it. But, then a big question hits you: “If I really want to do this right the first time, should I build an in-house marketing team or hire an outside agency?

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

— FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION — NEWS RELEASE INDEXED AND MULTI-YEAR GUARANTEED ANNUITIES ARE ON A RECORD-BREAKING STREAK! Wink, Inc. Releases 1 st Quarter, 2023 Deferred Annuity Sales Results Des Moines, Iowa. May 25th, 2023 – Wink’s Sales & Market Report , the insurance industry’s #1 resource for annuity sales data since 1997, released its 103 rd edition report for 1 st Quarter, 2023.

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Engage3

MAY 25, 2023

Kiran Kumar has held senior leadership roles in retail and technology over the past 15+ years. He currently leads customer-facing functions at World Market as the VP of Loyalty, Analytics, Insights, and Customer Experience. In past leadership roles at Albertsons Companies and Petco, Kiran developed deep expertise in Loyalty Programs, Ecommerce, 1-1 Personalization, and the Digital User Experience.

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Vable

MAY 25, 2023

BIALL listens! This year's theme, "Gaining the Edge: Investing in Our Skillset," came from ideas submitted from last year’s post-conference survey. BIALL members asked the Conference Committee to delve into the impact of legal tech and its future in our roles. Members also asked for practical sessions to ensure our visibility and relevancy as we navigate through this ever-more digital world.

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Data Hut

MAY 25, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, data is becoming increasingly crucial for all types of enterprises. Through data analysis, businesses can optimize their performance, uncovering better ways to operate and thrive. It's safe to say that data is the driving force shaping our world. Among the various methods of data acquisition, web scraping stands out.

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Dataversity

MAY 25, 2023

Creativity is critical to producing superior results in any field, whether it’s the arts, sciences, or technology. The same can be said for alternative data analysis. The most successful data scientists apply creativity by thinking out of the box when analyzing information to solve challenging problems or understand human behavior. From investment decisions to public policy and […] The post How Analysts Leverage Creativity to Gain Powerful Insights from Alternative Data appeared first on D

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WideNARROW

MAY 25, 2023

For regulatory intelligence professionals, keeping up with the ever-evolving world of compliance management can be a daunting and seemingly never-ending task. As a result, regulatory compliance software is quickly becoming a must-have to centralize compliance management, streamlining daily operations to ensure your organization remains current on applicable laws and regulations without becoming overburdened.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. & GREENWICH, Conn.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) today announced that it has purchased a majority interest in Counterpointe Sustainable Advisors LLC (together with its subsidiaries, collectively, “Counterpointe”), a leader in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE), sustainable real estate, and creative energy solutions financing.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

NEW YORK–( BUSINESS WIRE )– Global Atlantic Financial Group (“Global Atlantic”), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced it has signed a $19.2 billion reinsurance agreement with MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). The transaction, signed between subsidiaries of the two companies, will reinsure a seasoned and diversified block of MetLife’s U.S. retail annuity and life insurance business.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. , May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gainbridge Insurance Agency, LLC (“Gainbridge”), a Group 1001 company, announced today the upcoming launch of its business-to-business (B2B) “insurance-as-a-service” platform targeting leading financial technology companies with turnkey, intuitive savings, and retirement solutions for their consumers.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

OLDWICK, N.J.–( BUSINESS WIRE )– AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) of “a+” (Excellent) of the members of Athene Group (Athene). Athene is the consolidation of the organization’s U.S. operating companies, along with its affiliated reinsurance companies domiciled in Bermuda.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

Leading financials services company Global Atlantic Financial Group and life insurer MetLife, Inc. have entered into a reinsurance agreement valued at $19.2 billion. The deal will see Global Atlantic reinsuring a diversified portfolio of MetLife’s U.S. retail annuity and life insurance business, reinforcing Global Atlantic’s position as a leading reinsurer in the annuity and life insurance marketplace.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

MetLife and Prudential Financial have announced reinsurance deals involving a total of $29.2 billion in life insurance and annuity account value. MetLife picked Global Atlantic, an affiliate of KKR, to reinsurance a block of $14 billion in life insurance policies and a block of $5.2 billion in fixed annuities. Click HERE to read the full story via ThinkAdvisor The post MetLife, Prudential Close $29.2B in Life and Annuity Reinsurance Deals appeared first on Wink.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida officially started his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination Wednesday, and he also helped efforts to keep traditional annuity sales commissions alive, by signing state House Bill 1185. House Bill 1185 includes the annuity sales rule model update developed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas , May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National Western Life Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NWLI ) (the “Company” or “NWLGI”) today announced that the Company is exploring strategic alternatives in order to maximize value for the Company’s stockholders. The Company has engaged Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC as financial advisor to assist it with this strategic alternatives review process, and has established an ad hoc committee, consisting solely of independent dir

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Wink Intel

MAY 25, 2023

Product Line $$$ / % Chng/Qtr / %Chng/Yr >All Deferred Annuities $84.74 B / 6.81% / 41.91% >>Non-Variable Deferred Annuities $62.91 B / 8.75% / 98.27% >>>Indexed Annuities $22.60 B / $22.60 B / 4.42% / 35.56% >>>Fixed Annuities $382.94 M / -33.45% / -17.39% >>>MYG Annuities $39.92 B / 12.05% / 173.49% >>Variable Deferred Annuities $21.82 B / 1.61% / -22.00% >>>Structured Annuities $9.67 B / 2.97% / 2.12% >>>Variable

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