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Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arch Insurance names new US marine head and EVP
Arch Insurance North America has appointed Jeff Kaufmann as executive vice president (EVP), head of marine, in a newly created role. Based in New York, Kaufmann will begin his duties on 7 July 2025, reporting to Valerie Turpin, chief underwriting officer for property. Kaufmann will lead the development of Arch's US marine product offerings, focusing on forming a specialised underwriting team and expanding the marine insurance portfolio. The new division will cover both ocean marine and inland marine products. Arch Insurance North America CEO Matt Shulman said: 'We are very excited to welcome Jeff to Arch. Customers have been asking for more comprehensive Marine solutions and Jeff's reputation and strong relationships with specialty producers throughout the US make him an ideal person to build out our offerings. 'We see significant opportunity in this area and Jeff's appointment is an important step in establishing Arch as a meaningful provider in this space.' Joining from MSIG USA, where he held the position of EVP and head of Marine, Kaufmann is claimed to be known for his leadership in the marine insurance sector and his expertise in crafting solutions for complex exposures, including both filed and non-filed form development. Kaufmann added: 'Establishing a US Marine practice at a company with Arch's growth trajectory and reputation for bringing innovative solutions to its customers is an attractive opportunity. 'I'm looking forward to working with Valerie and the rest of the Arch team to create a compelling Marine offering for Arch's clients in North America.' In June 2025, Arch Insurance collaborated with insurtech company bolt to extend the reach of its Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance plan through bolt's distribution network. "Arch Insurance names new US marine head and EVP " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state
President Donald Trump returns to Iowa Thursday evening. But his stop in the state that for half a century has held the lead-off contest in the race for the Republican presidential nomination is about 2026 rather than 2028. Trump will headline a Fourth of July eve event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to kick off America250, a series of yearlong celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Longtime Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann told Fox News it's no surprise that the president picked Iowa to kick off celebrations of America's independence. Trump Announces He'll Kick Off Independence Day Weekend With 'Very Special' Patriotic Event "We've always had a special relationship with the president," Kaufmann told Fox News Digital, as he noted that Trump carried the one-time general election battleground turned red state in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. Read On The Fox News App Kaurfmann said Trump's stop in Iowa "is very symbolic, but it's also very telling of what is important to him and I really believe he's starting here because not only does he love Iowa, but he believes in the heartland. I think this is a huge message that he's sending to everyone that he hasn't forgotten who brought him to the dance." Trump White House Releases Video Series Leading Up To America's 250Th Birthday: 'Road To Independence' Veteran Iowa-based Republican consultant Nicole Schlinger said "it's no surprise" that the president has "chosen to kick off America 250 at the best state fairgrounds in the country." "From the day his helicopter first landed here in 2015, Trump has had a special connection with Iowa. He's straight-talking, hardworking and unapologetically proud of our country – just like Iowans," Schlinger added. "Starting America's 250th in Iowa is a reminder that the road to our future runs through the heartland." Trump is no stranger to the fairgrounds. Presidential candidate Trump walked through the crowds at the famed state fair in 2015 and 2023, and he held large rallies at the fairgrounds just ahead of the 2016 Iowa caucuses and again in October 2021. Trump's trip will also spark speculation about 2028. "Trump 2028" hats are available for $50 and T-shirts that read "Trump 2028 (Re-write the Rules)," sell for $36 on the Trump Organization's website. But the rules are quite clear: The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts presidents to two terms in office. Keep Your Eyes On These Six Republicans As 2028 Talk Starts To Heat Up And after months of flirting with running for a third term in the White House, Trump appears to be ruling out another campaign. Despite touting strong support in the MAGA world for a 2028 run for re-election, the president in a May interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" said, "I'm not looking at that." "I'll be an eight-year president," Trump added. "I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important." But Trump's 2028 flirtations, which he said weren't a joke, and his sweeping moves since the start of his second tour of duty in the White House are keeping the spotlight firmly on him, averting any lame-duck talk and putting a damper on any early moves by those in the Republican Party hoping to succeed the president. The race for the next GOP presidential nomination won't get underway until Trump's ready to share the spotlight, and he recently said it's "far too early" to begin holding those discussions. But Trump also added, "I'm looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican, to carry it forward." Vice President JD Vance is presumed to be the extremely early frontrunner in the race to be the next GOP standard-bearer. But other Republican politicians, with a likely eye to 2028, already have made stops in Iowa. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who ran unsuccessfully for the 2016 GOP nomination, and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, already have visited Iowa in 2025. And Govs. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas stopped in the Hawkeye State in July. Kaufmann, pointing to Vance, noted, "I've said on multiple occasions that the vice president certainly has a standing invitation." And Kaufmann, addressing the early 2028 trips to Iowa, highlighted that "it's 24-7 here, 365 days a year. It's exactly how we want it and I think our folks are ready for the challenge yet again."Original article source: He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state
Fox News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
He's not running again in 2028, but Trump's returning to this crucial presidential nominating state
President Donald Trump returns to Iowa Thursday evening. But his stop in the state that for half a century has held the lead-off contest in the race for the Republican presidential nomination is about 2026 rather than 2028. Trump will headline a Fourth of July eve event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines to kick off America250, a series of yearlong celebrations surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Longtime Iowa GOP chair Jeff Kaufmann told Fox News it's no surprise that the president picked Iowa to kick off celebrations of America's independence. "We've always had a special relationship with the president," Kaufmann told Fox News Digital, as he noted that Trump carried the one-time general election battleground turned red state in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. Kaurfmann said Trump's stop in Iowa "is very symbolic, but it's also very telling of what is important to him and I really believe he's starting here because not only does he love Iowa, but he believes in the heartland. I think this is a huge message that he's sending to everyone that he hasn't forgotten who brought him to the dance." Veteran Iowa-based Republican consultant Nicole Schlinger said "it's no surprise" that the president has "chosen to kick off America 250 at the best state fairgrounds in the country." "From the day his helicopter first landed here in 2015, Trump has had a special connection with Iowa. He's straight-talking, hardworking and unapologetically proud of our country – just like Iowans," Schlinger added. "Starting America's 250th in Iowa is a reminder that the road to our future runs through the heartland." Trump is no stranger to the fairgrounds. Presidential candidate Trump walked through the crowds at the famed state fair in 2015 and 2023, and he held large rallies at the fairgrounds just ahead of the 2016 Iowa caucuses and again in October 2021. Trump's trip will also spark speculation about 2028. "Trump 2028" hats are available for $50 and T-shirts that read "Trump 2028 (Re-write the Rules)," sell for $36 on the Trump Organization's website. But the rules are quite clear: The 22nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution restricts presidents to two terms in office. And after months of flirting with running for a third term in the White House, Trump appears to be ruling out another campaign. Despite touting strong support in the MAGA world for a 2028 run for re-election, the president in a May interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press" said, "I'm not looking at that." "I'll be an eight-year president," Trump added. "I'll be a two-term president. I always thought that was very important." But Trump's 2028 flirtations, which he said weren't a joke, and his sweeping moves since the start of his second tour of duty in the White House are keeping the spotlight firmly on him, averting any lame-duck talk and putting a damper on any early moves by those in the Republican Party hoping to succeed the president. The race for the next GOP presidential nomination won't get underway until Trump's ready to share the spotlight, and he recently said it's "far too early" to begin holding those discussions. But Trump also added, "I'm looking to have four great years and turn it over to somebody, ideally a great Republican, a great Republican, to carry it forward." Vice President JD Vance is presumed to be the extremely early frontrunner in the race to be the next GOP standard-bearer. But other Republican politicians, with a likely eye to 2028, already have made stops in Iowa. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who ran unsuccessfully for the 2016 GOP nomination, and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, already have visited Iowa in 2025. And Govs. Glenn Youngkin of Virginia and Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas stopped in the Hawkeye State in July. Kaufmann, pointing to Vance, noted, "I've said on multiple occasions that the vice president certainly has a standing invitation." And Kaufmann, addressing the early 2028 trips to Iowa, highlighted that "it's 24-7 here, 365 days a year. It's exactly how we want it and I think our folks are ready for the challenge yet again."
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Dropping taxes on tips in Iowa has bipartisan roots with disagreement on approach
Illinois state lawmakers take aim at junk fees, and Iowa considers dropping income taxes on gratuities and overtime. Host Jim Niedelman gets into those issues with Iowa Republican Party Chair Jeff Kaufmann and Democratic Political Consultant Kevin Perkins. 'The price tag for especially the overtime is about 200 million,' Kaufmann said. 'Obviously, that has to be a part of the overall budget.' 'It's a very open, transparent policy to push through,' Perkins said, talking about Illinois. To hear more, click on the video. Local 4 News, your local election headquarters, is proud to present , a weekly news and public affairs program focused on the issues important to you. It's a program unlike any other here in the Quad Cities. Tune in each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. as brings you up to speed on what's happening in the political arena, from Springfield, Des Moines, Washington, D.C. and right here at home. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'A little bit more edgy' Jeff Kaufmann pledges as he secures another GOP chair term
The Republican Party of Iowa reelected Jeff Kaufmann to a sixth term Saturday, putting him at the helm of the state party for another two years as it prepares for the 2026 midterm election cycle. Linda Upmeyer was reelected as co-chair of the party, and Chad Olsen was reappointed to serve as executive director. Kaufmann did not face any challengers and was elected unanimously by acclimation of the state central committee Saturday. He said he spent a long time weighing whether to seek another term. 'I spent a lot of time on this, on what I should do,' he said. 'I've been around situations where, quite frankly, good people have worn out their welcome and where organizations that are going well, maybe need a, you know, an infusion of fresh blood. And I never want to be that guy.' He said he is singularly focused on winning elections. "If you're tired of winning, don't vote for me,' he said. 'Because that's all that matters to me." His reelection comes on the heels of an endorsement from Republican President Donald Trump on Friday, who posted to his social media website Truth Social. "Jeff has overseen tremendous Republican gains in the Hawkeye State, including my HISTORIC WINS in 2016, 2020, and 2024," Trump wrote. "He is MAGA all the way, and I know he will do a fantastic job, and secure many more Victories for Iowa Republicans in 2026, and beyond. Jeff Kaufmann has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election as Chairman of the Republican Party of Iowa – HE WILL NOT LET YOU DOWN!" Kaufmann has been a major supporter of the president, and he gave Trump's nominating speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last year. Kaufmann said he believes Trump's post shows Iowa Republicans are once again in a good position to retain their first-in-the-nation caucuses in 2028. Kaufmann has previously served on the committee with the national party that helps set the presidential nominating calendar, and he said he's asked to serve on that panel again. State Rep. Steve Holt, R-Denison, gave Kaufmann credit for retaining Iowa's first-in-the-nation position. 'I believe that it is because of Jeff Kaufmann that Iowa retains its status as first in the nation in the Republican Party,' he said in a nominating speech. 'I believe that Jeff Kaufmann's leadership is a key reason that we have super majorities in the Iowa House and Senate. I believe that it is because of Jeff Kaufmann's leadership that the Republican Party of Iowa is the envy of other state Republican parties across our great nation.' More: Republicans expand majorities in Iowa Legislature to historic levels after strong election In 2026, Kaufmann said he's eager to expand the party's appeal to minority groups in Iowa who have historically been more aligned with the Democratic Party but have since edged toward Republicans. 'I'd like to go after some of our minority Iowans,' he said. 'They are fair game, not only because we care and because we can have an open tent without sacrificing principle, but also because there's no demographic that's not ours to convince now. There's no demographic. It's all fair game.' In an interview, Kaufmann said he expects an easier path for maintaining party unity under Trump's second term. 'I anticipate that first in the nation is going to be easier,' he said. 'I anticipate that unity is going to be easier. I anticipate that getting behind issues that are in our platform are going to be easier.' But he also said he might have less patience for Republicans who don't share his vision for the party, which is supporting the winners of primary elections. 'I'll be honest with you, I'll probably get a little bit more like Trump,' he said. 'I'm going to be a little bit more edgy, not only to the Democrats, but also I'm going to be a little more edgy if Republicans are not telling accuracy in terms of what we're doing here.' Republicans recently lost a special election to fill the state Senate seat Chris Cournoyer vacated after Gov. Kim Reynolds tapped her to become lieutenant governor. Kaufmann said there are no major lessons to be taken from that upset because the dynamics of a special election are so unique. 'Special elections are impossible to predict,' he said. 'They're almost impossible to game. It's very difficult. You sometimes with special elections end up spending x amount of resources, and then you find out later on, needed to be more. A lot of times you spend too much on special elections, you just, you just don't know.' He said he's working to put younger Republicans in charge of key projects to help build out the bench. But as far as a successor, he said it's hard to pick a one in an organization that prides itself on its grassroots mentality. "I think somebody has to emerge," he said. "In a party that's so grassroots like we are, I think any attempt to say you are the chosen one probably ends up hurting that person." Brianne Pfannenstiel is the chief politics reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at bpfann@ or 515-284-8244. Follow her on X at @brianneDMR. This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Jeff Kaufmann reelected to lead Republican Party of Iowa as chair
