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IQUW is a global specialty (re) insurer at Lloyds (syndicate 1856), underwriting complex risks and developing a new way to combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. Led by a team of expert underwriters, we underwrite a diverse, multi-line product portfolio including Cargo, Cyber, Delegated Authority Property, D&F Property, D&O, Energy, Financial Institutions, Marine and Energy Liability, Political Violence, Terrorism and War, Property Treaty and Specialty Reinsurance. And because we are a Lloyds syndicate, all our policies come with an A+ rating from Lloyds. To connect with a member of the IQUW team, visit IQUW.com or to visit, you can find us at our HQ in 30 Fenchurch Street, London or at Box 64, 137 and 221 at Lloyds.
Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG) is a leading operator of casual and fine dining restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine. Founded in 1954 with its flagship brand, El Torito, the company has grown to operate approximately 56 to 68 restaurants across the United States, serving over 10 million guests annually and employing a dedicated team of more than 3,400 to 4,300 members. XRGs portfolio features well-known brands such as El Torito, Chevys Fresh Mex, and SOL Mexican Cocina, each offering unique dining experiences that highlight authentic Mexican flavors. The company is recognized for its innovative concepts, including Taco Tuesday and tableside presentations, which have significantly influenced the Mexican dining scene in the U.S. XRG is committed to delivering high-quality cuisine in a welcoming environment, focusing on both traditional flavors and culinary innovation to enhance guest experiences.
Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
Everest Discovery LLC is a WBENC-Certified Woman Business Enterprise, national eDiscovery, Digital Forensics, and Litigation Support provider, headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with additional team members in the central and western states. Our organization has extensive experience supporting the litigation needs of major corporations and law firms. Through leading technology solutions and experienced personnel, Everest is positioned to support our clients across all phases of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). We believe all successful projects require experienced planning, proactive thinking, and outstanding communication. Our core focus is delivering solutions that bring order to chaos and reduce litigation risk through the implementation of proven workflows and leading technologies. Our approach ensures clients have greater control over external spending by promoting cost transparency and predictability, to effectively manage budgeted and forecasted spending. Everests commitment to information security management is reinforced through our organizations ISO 27001:2013 certification.
West Coast Community Bank is a full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, serving Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties since 2004. The bank is dedicated to community involvement, actively supporting local well-being through participation and donations to regional nonprofit organizations. In 2024, it merged with 1st Capital Bancorp to enhance its capabilities and better serve the community, with plans to rebrand all branches as West Coast Community Bank by 2025. The bank offers a variety of financial services for both businesses and individuals. These include business loans, commercial real estate financing, asset-based lending, construction lending, and agricultural loans. It also provides SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, and digital banking solutions. For personal banking, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit solutions and consumer banking services. The bank is recognized as a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley, reflecting its strong support for local businesses.