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Conning, Inc., do-business-as Conning Asset Management, is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. They are a subsidiary of Conning & Co., which is ultimately owned by Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd. in Taiwan. Conning manages fixed income and equity investments on behalf of institutional, insurance and pension clients.

Part of Cathay Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Conning Holdings Ltd. is a leading investment management firm with over $201 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2023. The company is based in London, UK. The British company supports institutional investors, including insurers and pension plans, with investment solutions, risk modeling software, and industry research. The CEOs are Russell Thomas Büss and Woody E. Bradford. The company believes in integrating environmental, social, and corporate governance risk factors into their investment process to serve their clients' needs and adhere to their fiduciary duty. The company was founded in 1912 and has investment centers in various locations.

Goodwin Capital Advisers, Inc. (Goodwin) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Conning & Co. Their ultimate is parent Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (TPE: 2882) in Taiwan, which acquired the firm in 2015 through their subsidiary, Cathay Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Goodwin manages fixed income investments on behalf of institutional clients.

Part of Swiss Re AG, Swiss Re America is an American company.

Part of Ayer NW, Inc. /Private Group/, N.W. Ayer & Partners, Inc. is an advertising agency. The company is based in New York, NY. N.W. Ayer & Partners was acquired by Ayer NW, Inc. /Private Group/ on March 23, 1993.

Thomson Financial Services LLC offers insurance services. The firm assists employees on claim issues and educate on benefits of policies. It offers medical, dental, life, disability, and long term insurance services. The company is headquartered in Southington, CT.

SFRi LLC provides investment advice. The American company was founded by John Joseph Hendrickson.

Quoniam Asset Management GmbH (Quoniam) is the majority-owned asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. The firm's management holds a significant minority interest. Formerly known as DG PanAgora Asset Management and then Union PanAgora Asset Management, the firm was established in 1999 as a joint venture between DZ Bank AG, PanAgora Asset Management Inc. and the managing partners. In 2009, UMH and the Quoniam management team acquired PanAgora’s shareholding and the firm changed their name to Quoniam Asset Management GmbH. Based in Frankfurt, Quoniam focuses on quantitative investment strategies for institutional investors.

Putnam Investment Management LLC (PIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1971, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Putnam US Holdings I LLC and became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in 2024. PIM provides investment advice across all asset classes to individuals and institutions worldwide through separately managed accounts and pooled investment funds.

Advent International LP (Advent) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1984 by Henry H. Haight. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

UBS Americas, Inc. provides investment advice services. It offers wealth, asset management and investment banking services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. (VIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS).The firm was originally formed in 1975 as Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. They completed a spin-off in 2009 to become independent of the Phoenix Companies. VIA serves as investment adviser to the Virtus mutual funds and closed-end funds.

Covius Services LLC engages in the provision of technology-enabled solutions to the financial services industry. It offers technology solutions, document services, compliance solutions, due diligence, and settlement services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Glendale, CO.

Distinguished Group LLC engages in the provision of insurance programs. Its services include programs about cultural and historic properties, community associations, real estate, and hospitality & restaurants. The company was founded by Andrew W. Potash in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Nexar Capital Group is a global asset management business specializing in value creation and alpha generation using active portfolio management. Nexar distinguishes itself through its expertise in engineering alpha to meet investors' objectives with a variety of innovative offerings. These include commingled funds of funds (funds of hedge funds and UCITS III funds of UCITS III funds); volatility arbitrage strategies (hedge funds and UCITS III funds); as well as custom portfolios managed in accordance with each investor's unique specifications.

ARK Group Ltd. provides business information including information management, legal and finance and risk through publications and online database. It specializes in events, publications, books, conferences, information, training and journals. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

TigerRisk Partners LLC focuses on solving complex problems in reinsurance and capital management to clients. It is a reinsurance broker and risk/capital management advisor with a selective list of current and prospective customers. The firm provides decision-making analytics, and innovative solutions through market cycles. The company was founded in February 2008 and is headquartered in West Stamford, CT.

Pillar Capital Management Ltd. provides investment management services. The company was founded in April 2008 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Alacrity Solutions provides claims management services. It offers claims management and network solutions. The company was founded by Edward Worley in 1976 and is headquartered in Fishers, IN.

The Wright Insurance Group LLC is a holding company engaged in the provision of specialty and casualty insurance solutions. It supplies insurance and risk management solutions to industries and consumers across the U.S. including educational systems, government entities, food service providers, and homeowners. The company was founded by William J. Fishlinger in 2008 and is headquartered in Uniondale, NY.

First Investors Financial Services Group, Inc. engages in operation of an automobile finance company. The company was founded by Tommy A. Moore, Jr. in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Nimble Solutions, based in Chesterfield, MO, is a national healthcare revenue cycle management company that specializes in servicing ambulatory surgery centers and their affiliated surgeons. Nimble Solutions' combination of ASC expertise, analytics, and highly skilled revenue cycle experts allows the company to deliver industry-leading results for its clients. The company provides its clients with industry insights, education, and analytics to enable them to make the best business decisions possible. Nimble Solutions performs all revenue cycle functions and offers a range of services to help surgery centers maximize revenue and cash flow. The company was founded in 2003 by Lisa Rock, and Nader Samii has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Armour Group Ltd. provides insurance, asset management, investment and underwriting services. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Aspirion Health Resources LLC engages in the provision of health care insurance services. It offers MVA program, workers compensation claims, denial management, account management system, and care solutions. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Columbus, GA.

CoAdvantage Corp. engages in the provision of human resources solutions. It includes payroll processing, benefits, risk management and compliance, human resources administration, recruitment services, and partner programs. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

IQUW Syndicate Management Ltd. provides motor insurance services. It offers insurance for private cars, classic cars, vans, motorcycles, taxis, minibuses, fleets, haulage and agricultural vehicles. The firm operates through its offices located in Brentwood, London and Swansea. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Brentwood, the United Kingdom.

Beach & Associates Ltd. engage sin the provision of insurance and reinsurance services. It offers analytics and advisory; reinsurance; and wholesale. The company was founded by Jonathan Beach in 1988 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Simplicity Financial Marketing, Inc. operates as an insurance distribution company. It provides annuities, life insurance and other financial products. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Summit, NJ.

Aquiline Capital Partners LLC (Aquiline Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Jeffrey W. Greenberg. The firm is headquartered in New York City with an office in London.

GSAM Stable Value LLC (GSAM SV) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Burlington, Vermont. The firm was founded in 1983 as Dwight Asset Management Co. LLC. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP, ultimately held by Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GSAM SV offers strategies focused on fixed income investment management services for institutional clients.

DFA Capital Management, Inc. provides financial analysis software solutions. It's software-based financial & risk management systems and professional services help insurance companies with multiple business lines, reinsurance activities, rapidly changing business portfolios, and significant premium volumes. The firm has offices in Germany and Switzerland. Its financial analysis products include ADVISE and GEMS - ESG. The company was founded by Markus Rohrbasser and David Weiss in 1999 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY

Part of Nassau Reinsurance LLC, Phoenix Home Life Insurance Co. is a company that provides life insurance. The company is based in Hartford, CT.

Phoenix Co., Inc. was founded in 1989 and engages in the management of condominium associations. The private company is based in Worcester, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

New England Asset Management, Inc. (NEAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as General Re New England Asset Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Re Corp., which is wholly owned by Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. (NYSE: BRK). NEAM provides investment management services primarily to insurance companies (affiliated and unaffiliated with NEAM). The firm also provides investment management services for governmental entities, a pension/profit sharing plan account, pooled investment vehicles and high-net-worth individuals. NEAM manages assets of an insurance company client that includes a charitable organization account.