Partnership

Markel Partners With Midwest to Expand California Workers Comp

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Markel Partners With Midwest to Expand California Workers Comp

Richmond, Va. – September 08, 2026 -- Markel, the insurance operations within Markel Group Inc. (NYSE: MKL), has entered a strategic collaboration with Midwest General Insurance Agency, LLC, an Acrisure subsidiary, to expand workers compensation insurance offerings in California.

Markel Targets California Small Business Workers Comp Growth

Midwest, a full-service managing general agency (MGA) with more than 20 years of experience in California workers compensation, specializes in the small workers compensation sector and provides online quoting for agency partners. The agency has built turnkey capabilities spanning marketing, underwriting, policy issuance, claims, and loss control.

Zensar Enters Zambia via Tech Deal with Konkola Copper Mines

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Zensar Enters Zambia via Tech Deal with Konkola Copper Mines

Johannesburg – September 08, 2026 -- Zensar Technologies has signed a strategic technology transformation partnership with Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), one of Zambia's largest integrated copper producers, marking the Indian IT services firm's formal entry into the Zambian market.

KCM completes full service go-live in under seven weeks

The partnership has already reached a key milestone: all contracted services went live in less than seven weeks, establishing what both companies describe as a strong operational foundation for the next phase of KCM's transformation.

The engagement covers AI-enabled operations, intelligent automation, digital workplace services, infrastructure management, and modern technology platforms, aimed at improving operational resilience and user experience across KCM's enterprise.

New Math Data Signs Multi-Year AWS Deal for Agentic AI Delivery

Houston – – September 07, 2026 -- New Math Data has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services to accelerate enterprise deployment of production-grade agentic AI systems. The deal builds on New Math Data's status as the 2025 AWS Rising Star Partner of the Year for North America and expands its AI capabilities through deeper investment in agentic frameworks, AWS Marketplace offerings, and post-deployment services.

Agreement targets the gap between AI pilots and production deployment

Many enterprises struggle to move generative AI projects beyond pilot stage into secure, scalable production systems that deliver measurable business value. New Math Data holds AWS Competency certifications in Generative AI with Agentic Specialization, Data and Analytics, and DevOps, positions it uses to close that gap for clients in financial services, energy and utilities, and healthcare.

Integrity Partners with Mosaic Health and Life Insurance

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Integrity Partners with Mosaic Health and Life Insurance

Dallas – September 07, 2026 -- Integrity, LLC, a national distributor of life and health insurance, has partnered with San Jose-based Mosaic Health and Life Insurance Services, an independent marketing organization led by Ryan Dorigan. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Mosaic gains access to Integrity's AI-first agent platform

Mosaic will now use IntegrityCONNECT, Integrity's all-in-one technology platform that integrates quoting, application and enrollment with ongoing plan management. The platform includes a lead-segmentation system tied to a CRM designed to prioritize agent outreach to clients.

Agents will also gain access to Ask Integrity, an AI-powered, voice-activated digital assistant that delivers real-time coverage recommendations and policy lifecycle reminders.

Temu, Poșta Română Sign MoU on Parcel Logistics for Sellers

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Temu, Poșta Română Sign MoU on Parcel Logistics for Sellers

Bucharest, Romania – September 07, 2026 -- Temu has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Poșta Română, Romania's national postal operator, to streamline logistics for Romanian businesses selling on the e-commerce platform.

Poșta Română will handle full parcel lifecycle for Temu sellers

Under the agreement, Poșta Română will provide an integrated parcel service covering collection from sellers, sorting at logistics facilities, and last-mile delivery. Fulfillment options include home delivery, pickup points, automated lockers, and post offices nationwide, with the postal operator's network processing more than 500,000 parcels a day.

Companies to hold joint events and regular reviews

Temu and Poșta Română will organize joint events to help Romanian sellers grow their reach and will meet regularly to review progress and improve delivery services.

HUMAIN Taps Compal as Long-Term ODM Partner for Cloud-to-Edge AI

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HUMAIN Taps Compal as Long-Term ODM Partner for Cloud-to-Edge AI

Riyadh – September 07, 2026 -- HUMAIN has named Compal Electronics (TWSE:2324) as its long-term strategic ODM partner to build AI infrastructure spanning cloud data centers to edge devices, with the deal signed and showcased at LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

HUMAIN and Compal sign roadmap covering AI servers, edge computing and Physical AI

Tony Bonadero, CEO of Compal Electronics, and Tareq Amin, CEO of HUMAIN, signed the strategic partnership agreement at LEAP 2026. The collaboration establishes a long-term roadmap covering cloud AI infrastructure, edge computing, Physical AI, and future intelligent computing technologies to support HUMAIN's regional AI ambitions.

Sentric Specialty, Neumann Advisory Forge Exclusive Food Safety Risk Pact

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Sentric Specialty, Neumann Advisory Forge Exclusive Food Safety Risk Pact

Novato, Calif. – September 05, 2026 -- Sentric Specialty has entered an exclusive strategic relationship with Neumann Advisory Services, LLC (NAS) to pair specialty insurance coverage with hands-on product safety consulting for food and beverage manufacturers.

Sentric policyholders gain exclusive access to NAS's regulatory and recall expertise

Under the arrangement, eligible Sentric Specialty policyholders will receive direct access to NAS's advisory services covering product safety, regulatory compliance, food safety, recall preparedness, crisis management and enterprise risk reduction. The relationship is structured to support clients both before and after a product safety incident, rather than only after a claim is filed.

Gemtek, Dixon Expand India JV for Optical Transceivers, BOSA

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Gemtek, Dixon Expand India JV for Optical Transceivers, BOSA

Taipei – September 04, 2026 -- Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. and Dixon Technologies (India) Limited are scaling up their joint venture in India to expand production of Optical Transceivers, BOSA (Bidirectional Optical Sub-Assembly) and other high-speed optical connectivity components.

Joint venture pairs Gemtek's photonic integration with Dixon's manufacturing scale

The collaboration combines Gemtek's optical communications and product development expertise with Dixon's supply-chain capabilities and manufacturing presence in India. The partners aim to build a platform serving Broadband, Telecom, Cloud, Data Center and AI Infrastructure markets both in India and internationally.