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05.03.26 - 21:06
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AM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Rating of First Chicago Insurance Group Members (Business Wire)
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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICRs) to “bb+” (Fair) from “bb” (Fair) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B (Fair) of First Chicago Insurance Company and United Security Insurance Company. The outlook of the Long-Term ICRs has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSR is stable. Both companies are domiciled in Bedford Park, IL and are collectively known as First Chicago Insurance Group (First Chicago).
The Credit Ratings (ratings) reflect First Chicago's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as adequate, as well as its adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM).
The upgrade of the Long-Term ICRs reflects enhancements to the group's ERM framework that include measurable risk appetite and tolerance statements, as well as the formalization of a structured program as it relates specifically to insurance opera...
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04.03.26 - 09:03
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Planet Classroom Launches March Film Slate on Youth Mental Health, Indigenous Storytelling, Sustainable Fashion, AI Technology, and Girls′ Leadership (PR Newswire)
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Nine new films explore opera training, bullying and resilience, climate-conscious design, immersive VR, spatial computing, and global youth empowerment — now streaming on YouTube NEW YORK, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Planet Classroom Network, produced by CMRubinWorld, announces the......
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03.03.26 - 08:36
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International Star Power and a Swedish Debut in Puccini′s La Bohème at Opera på Skäret 2026 (Cision)
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Opera på Skäret can now reveal the soloists who will take part in this summer's production of Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème in 2026. After approximately 500 international applications, the soloists for the summer 2026 production have now been selected. The ensemble includes both internationally established singers and a Swedish professional debut.
The soloists are selected by a jury following auditions. At the audition sessions in November 2025, just over 200 singers were invited to live auditions after an extensive international application process.
“This year's ensemble perfectly reflects...
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02.03.26 - 12:48
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I′m on the Meta Oversight Board. We need AI protections now | Suzanne Nossel (The Guardian)
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AI is transforming our world. Accepting independent oversight is the least companies can do to protect our rightsThe speed with which AI is transforming our lives is head-spinning. Unlike previous technological revolutions – radio, nuclear fission or the internet – governments are not leading the way. We know that AI can be dangerous; chatbots advise teens on suicide and may soon be capable of instructing on how to create biological weapons. Yet there is no equivalent to the Federal Drug Administration, testing new models for safety before public release. Unlike in the nuclear industry, companies often don't have to disclose dangerous breaches or accidents. The tech industry's lobbying muscle, Washington's paralyzing polarization, and the sheer complexity of such a potent, fast-moving technology have kept federal regulation at bay. European officials are facing pushback against rules that some claim hobble the continent's competitiveness. Although several US states are piloting AI laws, they opera...
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24.02.26 - 17:03
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THE DALLAS OPERA ANNOUNCES ITS 2026/2027 SEASON (PR Newswire)
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FEATURING FOUR NEW-TO-DALLAS PRODUCTIONS: THE ELIXIR OF LOVE (Oct 9–17, 2026) THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN (Oct 30–Nov 7, 2026) TURANDOT (Feb 12–20, 2027) LOHENGRIN (Mar 5–13, 2027) PLUS, TWO FAMILY OPERAS AND THREE BELOVED ANNUAL CONCERTS RETURN SUBSCRIPTIONS ON SALE STARTING TODAY DALLAS,......
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