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Markel Implements Guidewire Cloud to Modernize Claims and IT Operations

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Specialty insurer also planning to migrate Guidewire BillingCenter to the cloud; selects Guidewire ClaimCenter for its International Wholesale operation

RICHMOND, Va. and SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Markel successfully migrated Guidewire ClaimCenter from an on-premise environment to Guidewire Cloud to power and simplify its claims and IT operations. The company implemented ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud for its specialty lines of business across its US operations. Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Strategic member PwC led the implementation project. Markel also recently selected Guidewire BillingCenter for migration onto Guidewire Cloud, while Markel International selected ClaimCenter as its new system for claims management within its International Wholesale operation.

“Migrating ClaimCenter onto Guidewire Cloud enables us to automate and transfer system maintenance and updates to Guidewire so our teams can increase their focus on delivering value to our customers and partners,” said Markel Chief Information Officer Morris Taylor. “Our successful transition to Guidewire Cloud underscores our confidence in Guidewire’s cloud-based offering and innovations. Thanks to the exceptional collaboration between our team, PwC and Guidewire, which built on the change management and business readiness plans in place, the migration project was a success. Looking ahead, we are excited to explore the full potential of the Guidewire Analytics capabilities available on Guidewire Cloud and quicker access to best-in-class insurtech solutions that are part of the Guidewire Marketplace and the PartnerConnect ecosystem.”

“The successful implementation of Guidewire ClaimCenter, combined with the migration to Guidewire Cloud, not only modernizes our claims organization, but improves the customer experience, making it faster and easier to process claims for our clients,” said Markel Chief Claims Officer Jamie Carsey. “The migration also gives us access to improved data and insights to help us drive business decisions, providing an overall better experience for everyone.”

“In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, clients and their brokers expect their insurance partner to be able to assess and settle claims in a timely manner,” said Markel International Managing Director – Claims Chris O’Shea. “We’re therefore delighted to be collaborating with Guidewire to implement ClaimCenter across our International Wholesale platform. This tool reflects our long-term commitment to continue to invest in our future through innovative technologies, in order to drive operational efficiency and enhance services and response times for clients globally. Implementing Guidewire ClaimCenter will further enhance our ability to deliver a timely, clear and consistent service throughout the claims lifecycle.”

“We are thrilled to have collaborated with Markel on their successful transition of ClaimCenter to the cloud,” said PwC Global & US Guidewire Alliance Leader Imran Ilyas. “This move not only enhances their operational agility but also positions them to seamlessly integrate cutting-edge solutions, providing their clients with real-time capabilities and facilitating the rapid implementation of new technologies.”

“We thank Markel for entrusting Guidewire Cloud as the technology foundation for its business strategy and success now and into the future, beginning with the enhancement of its claims operations,” said Guidewire Senior Vice President of Professional Services Michael Mahoney. “We congratulate Markel on its successful ClaimCenter migration onto Guidewire Cloud, and we look forward to helping the company continue its mission of creating tailored coverage solutions for even the most complex needs and being there for people when they need them the most.”

Markel has been a long-standing Guidewire customer. As part of the ClaimCenter migration project, Markel also implemented Guidewire Compare and Guidewire Explore to continuously monitor the company’s claims performance and compare it against industry peers with aggregated, anonymized, and secure claims benchmark data, as well as to improve operational efficiency across the organization.

About Markel

We are Markel, a leading global specialty insurer with a truly people-first approach. As the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), we operate the Markel Specialty, Markel International, and Markel Global Reinsurance divisions, as well as State National, our portfolio protection and program services operations, and Nephila, our insurance-linked securities operations. Our broad array of capabilities and expertise allow us to create intelligent solutions for the most complex risk management needs. However, it is our people – and the deep, valued relationships they develop with colleagues, brokers and clients – that differentiates us worldwide. For more information, please visit: https://www.markel.com/.

About PwC

At PwC, our purpose—to build trust in society and solve important problems—is at the core of everything we do. It guides how we serve our clients, our people and the world. To help our clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes, PwC provides professional services across two segments: Trust Solutions and Consulting Solutions. Within these segments we bring a range of capabilities to help organizations solve faster, solve more and realize more value. These capabilities include cloud and digital, deals, ESG, cybersecurity and privacy, governance/boards, risk, transformation, tax services and much more. Across our global network of nearly 328,000 professionals in 152 countries, we are committed to advancing quality in everything we do.

About Guidewire Software

Guidewire is the platform P&C insurers trust to engage, innovate, and grow efficiently. More than 570 insurers in 42 countries, from new ventures to the largest and most complex in the world, rely on Guidewire products. With core systems leveraging data and analytics, digital, and artificial intelligence, Guidewire defines cloud platform excellence for P&C insurers.

We are proud of our unparalleled implementation record, with 1,700+ successful projects supported by the industry’s largest R&D team and SI partner ecosystem. Our marketplace represents the largest solution partner community in P&C, where customers can access hundreds of applications to accelerate integration, localization, and innovation.

For more information, please visit www.guidewire.com and follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter) and LinkedIn.

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Ursa Major to Deliver Chemical Propulsion Capability for Tactical Satellite Bus Systems

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DENVER, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ursa Major has been awarded a contract for delivery of fully integrated GEO propulsion systems for a customer focused on critical space missions. The multi-year award totaling $10 to $15 million supports the development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of a full propulsion system capable of six degree-of-freedom maneuverability.

Building upon successful flights for hypersonic and defense applications in 2024, Ursa Major is leveraging its expertise in scaling manufacturing of propulsion systems to provide unfettered access to space. The recent growth in the satellite industry has demonstrated an increased demand for advanced propulsion systems that provide efficient mobility for maneuverability, collision avoidance, and timely deorbiting. A pillar to responsive space domain is a resilient supply chain that can meet the necessary mission lead times. Ursa Major is responding to this need with an off-the-shelf and scalable manufacturing approach to enable rapid delivery of mission critical capabilities.

“This award demonstrates the engineering rigor in propulsion systems to yield a new generation of highly maneuverable buses at significantly faster lead times than currently fielded systems,” said Ursa Major CEO Dan Jablonsky.

The development and production work of these in-space propulsion systems will take place at Ursa Major’s design, test, and production facility in Berthoud, Colorado and apply advanced digital manufacturing processes alongside vertical integration of key technologies to enable rapid deployment.

About Ursa Major

Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company, providing products and solutions for hypersonic, tactical missile, and space mobility systems. The company applies state-of-the-art digital and additive manufacturing techniques to rapidly produce the most advanced, cost-effective solutions. Ursa Major has category-leading hypersonic, on-orbit, and solid rocket motor propulsion capabilities. Ursa Major’s customers range from commercial space technology providers to enterprise-level aerospace and defense leaders as well as the U.S. government. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top aerospace programs and universities, united in the core values of disruptive innovation, flying faster, and providing reliable and cost-effective systems. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, with additive manufacturing facilities in Youngstown, Ohio, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado three years in a row.

For more information, visit www.ursamajor.com

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PROPERTY MELD EXPANDS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITH ADDITION OF ZINSPECTOR INTEGRATION

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RAPID CITY, S.D., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Property Meld, the leading property maintenance platform for property managers, announces its strategic integration with zInspector, highlighting its commitment to advancing property maintenance operations (PMO). This partnership marks a significant leap in unifying inspections and maintenance, enhancing efficiency while capturing reliable data for smarter maintenance decisions, naturally propelling PMO to the next level.

This partnership fits into Property Meld’s broader plan for ‘Nexus’, its initiative to bring every facet of maintenance operations together. ‘Nexus’ embodies its purpose: a connection point that eliminates inefficiencies, drives data-driven decisions, and redefines property maintenance. From vendor management to property accounting integrations, Property Meld is creating the future of property maintenance through connectivity—and the integration with zInspector’s inspection platform is helping bring that vision to life.

“Everyone knows that the property management industry continues to evolve at top speed, and data is the key to making informed decisions,” says Ray Hespen, CEO and Co-Founder of Property Meld. “With zInspector on board, we’re delivering on our promise to expand the Nexus ecosystem and give property managers the visibility they need to tackle maintenance issues head-on, and ultimately protecting investor returns.”

“At zInspector, we are dedicated to making property inspections as thorough and seamless as possible,” said Andrew Wallace, CEO and Founder of zInspector. “By integrating with Property Meld, we’re enabling property managers to take immediate action on inspection work, ensuring maintenance needs are addressed with speed and precision. This partnership represents a major step forward in how inspections and maintenance work together in the industry.”

This integration goes far beyond simply syncing zInspector’s inspection solution with Property Meld’s maintenance platform. By leveraging the data captured during every inspection, property managers gain deeper insights into their operations, allowing them to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and ultimately boost profitability.

Additionally, Property Meld and zInspector will co-host a webinar on March 19, providing property managers with insights into how this partnership will optimize overall operational performance and the force behind a strong inspections and maintenance integration. For more details on this integration, visit www.propertymeld.com or www.zinspector.com.

About Property Meld
Property Meld is a property maintenance operations platform designed to enhance efficiency and provide clear oversight through improved data visibility. It significantly reduces repair times while optimizing and documenting communication to create a better experience for all stakeholders. Property Meld offers valuable performance metrics, enabling data-driven decisions to drive growth and profitability. Seamlessly integrating with leading property accounting software, it is an essential tool for modern property management.

About zInspector
zInspector is an industry-leading property inspection platform designed to streamline documentation, enhance transparency, and simplify inspections for property managers and owners. Through its advanced technology, zInspector ensures accurate, data-driven insights that support better property management decisions.

Contact: Madison Zimmerman, Property Meld
Phone: (605) 431-0265
Email: madison@propertymeld.com 

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Skylark Labs Reveals Scout MK I: Next-Generation Privacy-Preserving Public Safety Platform

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Skylark Labs, a leading provider of AI-powered security and safety solutions, today announced the launch of Scout MK I AI Tower, an advanced mobile surveillance system designed specifically for public safety applications within the United States. This cutting-edge system leverages Skylark Labs’ proprietary Kepler AI platform to deliver unprecedented threat detection capabilities for law enforcement agencies, public event managers, and construction site operators across America.

Following the successful deployment of the Scout MK II for border security operations, Skylark Labs has adapted its revolutionary technology to strengthen security within American communities. As public spaces face increasingly complex safety challenges—from unauthorized access at construction sites to dangerous situations at community events—conventional surveillance systems typically sacrifice either comprehensive coverage or individual privacy. The Scout MK I AI Tower integrates multiple proprietary privacy-preserving sensors with adaptive AI for rapid deployment in any environment where public safety monitoring is needed.

MOBILE MK I MONITORING PLATFORM

The Scout MK I features a compact 20-50 feet telescoping design that deploys in under an hour and operates for 72+ hours on integrated solar power, eliminating the need for fixed infrastructure or external power sources. The system integrates proprietary privacy-preserving spatial mapping technology, multi-spectrum imaging, advanced radar, and AI-powered audio analysis into a rapidly deployable tower. The system’s onboard Kepler AI can detect weapons, unauthorized access, violence, crowd formations, and destructive activities in real-time. The audio analysis system identifies critical sounds including gunshots, breaking glass, and distress calls. The system can be fully operational within 60 minutes at construction sites, public events, critical infrastructure, or remote locations without existing security infrastructure.

PROPRIETARY PRIVACY-PRESERVING MULTI-SENSOR APPROACH

The Scout MK I’s privacy-preserving design creates a crucial balance for modern policing. By using proprietary spatial sensors rather than continuous video surveillance, the system protects privacy while maintaining security effectiveness. This approach allows police departments to deploy advanced monitoring in privacy-sensitive locations, reducing both community resistance and data storage requirements. When threats are detected, targeted visual verification activates only as needed, ensuring effective response without unnecessary surveillance of law-abiding citizens.

REVOLUTIONARY ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE

At the heart of the Scout MK I is Skylark Labs’ groundbreaking Kepler adaptive AI platform—a breakthrough on-device intelligence system that learns instantly from new environments without pre-training, detects threats proactively through multi-sensor analysis, operates entirely on-device with no external data transmission, adapts continuously to evolving security challenges, and maintains complete functionality without internet connectivity.

“What makes our Kepler platform revolutionary is its ability to recognize potential threats before they fully manifest,” explains Dr. Amarjot Singh, CEO of Skylark Labs. “The system begins learning immediately upon deployment, identifying normal patterns and distinguishing them from potential threats without requiring massive datasets or cloud connectivity. As it encounters new scenarios, it continuously refines its detection capabilities, dramatically reducing false positives while ensuring genuine threats aren’t missed.”

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The Scout MK I AI Tower is already being used by public safety clients across the United States.

“As security professionals, we’re constantly balancing effectiveness against resource constraints,” notes Greg West, Western Hemisphere Consulting. “The Scout MK I’s combination of mobility, adaptive intelligence, and privacy protection solves our most pressing operational challenges while building community trust. Its ability to continuously improve threat detection while reducing false alarms addresses the fundamental limitations we’ve faced with previous technologies.”

The Scout MK I AI Tower is now available for demonstration and deployment to qualified agencies and security operators across the United States. For more information about Skylark Labs’ public safety solutions, please visit Mobile Tower System: Advanced Multi-Sensor Surveillance Platform | Skylark Labs.

ABOUT SKYLARK LABS

Skylark Labs is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company that is revolutionizing AI with adaptive technology that learns on any device from a single experience. Our brain-inspired architecture enables AI that adapts continuously like the human brain, eliminating operational disruptions while reducing costs. As a U.S.-based company, we specialize in advanced AI solutions for defense and security, delivering actionable intelligence at the tactical edge for enhanced situational awareness.

For more information, please contact us at info@skylarklabs.ai.

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