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In 2015, an important group of investors alongside a group of experienced professionals in the Reinsurance industry, acquired a majority interest in MBI Americas. Now, XS Global, a well-known regional MGA and Coverholder at Lloyds. The groups footprint and ambitions now encompass the underwriting space, utilizing strong synergies that exist between the groups core business strategy. Our unique structure provides us opportunities to deploy targeted reinsurance capacity both directly to corporates and to retail brokers via expert and locally based underwriters. We are proud to say we invest in talent and our team has proven skills, excellent access, and a proven track record for underwriting profitable business in the Latin America region and beyond.
It is the mission of Veterans Legal Services to help Massachusetts veterans overcome adversity by providing free civil legal aid that honors their service, promotes well-being, and responds to their distinctive needs. Veterans Legal Services (VLS) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and is the leader in providing free legal advice and representation to homeless and low-income veterans in the Greater Boston area and serves over 500 veterans cases per year at its legal clinics. By locating legal clinics at homeless shelters and service centers, VLS reaches members of our society who are often reluctant to seek legal help and is able to partner with shelter staff to provide holistic support. During its legal clinics, VLS staff attorneys supervise volunteer law students who perform client intakes. After determining eligibility and performing due diligence, VLS offers the veteran either on-the-spot advice, brief service such as helping with pleadings, or full legal representation, up to and including representing the veteran in court or in front of state/federal agencies. VLS is the only legal aid organization in Massachusetts whose mission is to serve veterans. VLS prioritizes veterans where legal representation may yield a life-changing result that restores a veterans self-sufficiency and dignity. We prioritize cases for the disabled, victims of domestic violence, and cases where there is a significant disparity in resources or the opposing party has representation. Veterans Legal Services serves over 500 veterans cases per year at its legal clinics. Previously known as Shelter Legal Services, in late 2013 we began doing business as Veterans Legal Services to better reflect our mission of serving those who serve our country.
Oakbridge Insurance is a prominent independent insurance and risk management agency with over 100 years of experience. Founded with a mission to enhance the insurance industry through community-focused service, Oakbridge combines the flexibility of an independent agency with the resources of a larger brokerage. As of 2023, it operates under Audax Private Equity, providing a range of commercial and personal insurance solutions. The company specializes in commercial property and casualty insurance, employee benefits, surety bonds, personal property and casualty insurance, and risk management services. Oakbridge operates through a partnership model, having expanded from four founding agencies to 13 partner firms by 2022, employing 280 people. The agency fosters a collaborative culture, emphasizing trust and long-term relationships with clients. In 2022, Oakbridge was recognized as a Top 100 Property/Casualty Agency by *Insurance Journal*, highlighting its strong position in the industry.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.