Insurance

Nashville PE Firm Invests in Dallas Medical Management Consultancy OccMD

by | May 6, 2024
Council Capital said its investment will be used to scale OccMD’s workers’ compensation and injury benefit services and introduce the company into more states and lines of insurance business.
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Westlake’s Goosehead Insurance Announces Change at the Top
by | Feb 23, 2024
Mark Miller will succeed Chairman and CEO Mark Jones as CEO on July 1, when Jones transitions to executive chairman.
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Novatae Risk Group Adds Veteran Executive as COO
by | Nov 10, 2023
Von Breaux brings more than 35 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry across executive management, agency operations and administration, mergers and acquisitions, regional and national sales management, and business development and marketing.
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Capital One Accelerator Program 2023 Winners Suretys and FeaturesFirst Auto
Capital One’s Accelerator Program Shifts Auto Industry Founders—and Winners—Into High Gear
by | Oct 16, 2023
Program for building connections, becoming capital-ready culminates with pitches and prizes at Dallas Startup Week.
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‘Innovation Meets Investment’: Venture Dallas Sets Sights on National Stage with New Branding, Expanded 2023 Summit

by | Sep 27, 2023
The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.
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Exdion Solutions Names New President/Head of Insurance Operations
by | Jun 16, 2023

S. Steven Salar has been named president and head of insurance operations by Exdion Solutions, a Plano-based Insurtech and leading developer of commercial insurance policy management and data analytics software....

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Lockton Taps Company Veteran as its New Chief Operating Officer
by | Mar 22, 2023

Dallas-based Lockton has tapped Nick Serrault, a key leader from its global business, as chief operating officer of what it calls a key collection of offices within its People Solutions business....

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Ag Resource Management Announces New Chief Executive Officer
by | Dec 6, 2022

Fort Worth-based Ag Resource Management, one of the nation’s top providers of agricultural lending and crop insurance, announced that Rip Mason has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately....

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Toyota Just Parked Its Insurance Agency in Plano with First TIMS HQ

by | May 3, 2021
Toyota customers can compare and buy policies online boosted by AI, with opt-ins for usage-based data tracking of their connected vehicles. Another reason for the opening? TIMS covers more than your Rav4. The agency has expanded to offer insurance products for home, renters, RVs, even pets.
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USAA’s SafePilot App ‘Learns’ to Record Crash Data
by | Nov 12, 2020
USAA is making cell phones into accident detectives through SafePilot’s telematics-enabled auto claims. Integral in developing the claims is USAA's design and information technology team in Plano.
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Experts Share Five Things Health Care Startups Need to Know About Securities and Health Care Laws
by | Oct 5, 2020
In a recent Dallas Startup Week discussion, Polsinelli Shareholder Adam Hull and Gray Reed Senior Counsel Matthew Lipton gave advice on regulations, insurance reimbursements, and intellectual property issues.
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This Dallas-Based Digital Real Estate Startup Charges ‘Nada’ to Sell Your Home Online
by | Jul 28, 2020
Nada was created to eliminate commissions. By integrating all services into a single digital solution, Nada is able to deliver a full-service listing to homeowners for as low as $0 to sell their home when they also buy their next one with Nada.
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Liberty Mutual and City of Plano Contribute $1M Each for New Accessible Playground

by | Sep 25, 2019
Liberty Playground, a two-acre space within Plano's new Windhaven Meadows Park, intends to be an inclusive place for children of all abilities.
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Melbourne O'Banion, Bestow
Meet the Innovators: How Melbourne O’Banion and Bestow Are ‘Bringing Technology to an Antiquated Industry’
by | Aug 27, 2019
O’Banion is the co-founder and CEO of Bestow, the 'first truly modern way to buy life insurance' that provides families the resilience they need after the loss of a loved one. Soon to be announced for the mission-driven company is new partnerships, more product offerings, and a foundation.
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ShearShare Cuts Down the Difficulty With Its New Finance Tool
by | Jul 15, 2019
The DFW-headquartered "beautytech" startup wants to trim financial obstacles out of its clients' lives with a new finance module. 
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funding acquisition
Follow the Money: MoneyGram Gets $50M Investment, LegacyTexas Makes $2.1B Bank Merger
by | Jun 20, 2019
You’ll also find news about Wildcat Capital Management, 4WEB Medical, Invitation Homes, TPG, Archeio Technologies, Higginbotham, and BARBRI Inc. in this roundup of funding, merger, and acquisition activity involving companies and investors in North Texas.
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