Claude Wagner

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Lonestar Capital Management LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2001, the firm provides investment advice to high net worth individual and institutional clients.

Founded in 1969, Aon Benfield Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Aon Plc. They are a member of FINRA and SIPC. Aon Benfield Securities provides insurance and reinsurance clients with an array of insurance-linked securities products including catastrophe bonds, contingent capital, sidecars, collateralized reinsurance, industry loss warranties, and derivative products. They offer expert underwriting and placement of new debt and equity issues, financial and strategic advisory services, as well as a leading secondary trading desk.

Tekla Capital Management LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Hambrecht & Quist Capital Management LLC, the firm serves as an investment adviser for four closed-end funds – Tekla Healthcare Investors, Tekla Life Sciences Investors, Tekla Healthcare Opportunities Fund and Tekla World Healthcare Fund.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (Investment Management) (Jefferies-IM) is the asset management division of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1968 as Talcott National Corp. and became Leucadia National Corp. in 1980. They change their name into Jefferies Financial Group in 2018. Jefferies-IM offers predominantly institutional clients an innovative range of investment strategies through its affiliated asset managers.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Greenlight Reinsurance Ltd. operates as a property and casualty reinsurance company. It provides a variety of custom-tailored reinsurance solutions to the insurance, risk retention group, captive and financial marketplaces. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Camana Bay, Cayman Islands.

Part of Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., Greenlight Reinsurance Ireland DAC provides multi line property and casualty reinsurance services. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland. Patrick O'Brien has been the CEO of the Irish company since 2017.

The Law Society provides guidance, news, and advice for asset management, including wills and probate, power of attorney, trusts, and tax. The Law Society is based in London, UK, and is the independent professional body for solicitors in the UK. The British company offers a Lawyers For Your Business membership scheme to help find long-term clients in the small and medium enterprise sector. The non-profit company promotes the value of solicitors to consumers and businesses, raises the profile of the solicitor profession, and endorses the use of solicitors. The company also provides practical benefits and advantages of English and Welsh law. The company is run by and for their members.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Aon Benfield, Inc. provides insurance brokerage and risk management services. The company was incorporated on August 25, 1988 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Brit Syndicates Ltd. provides insurance services. The company was founded on October 26, 1964 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Brit Group Services Ltd. operates as investment holding company. It offers services to the corporate and private firm’s. The company was incorporated on April 19, 1988 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Island Heritage Holdings Ltd. provides property, casualty, and motor insurance across the Caribbean. The company is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Island.

Part of Bahamas First Holdings Ltd., Bahamas First General Insurance Co. Ltd. is a Bahamian company that provides innovative insurance solutions to protect individuals and businesses from life's uncertainties. The company is based in Nassau, the Bahamas. The company offers coverage for business interruptions, condominium associations, and professional mishaps. With a user-friendly platform, they are the only insurance provider in the country that allows customers to get quotes, submit claims, and manage policies all in one place.

Montgomery Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent service insurance agency that provides insurance coverage and products. It offers personal, commercial, and life insurance services. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Media, PA.

Cayman First Insurance Co. Ltd. is a Caymanian company that provides innovative insurance solutions to protect individuals from life's uncertainties. The private company is based in George Town, the Cayman Islands. The company prioritizes customer satisfaction and offer products and services that meet their customers' expectations.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.

Painewebber & Co., Inc. provides stock brokerage and asset management services. The private company is based in Los Angeles and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Brent D. Williams.

The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations.

Part of Teneo Holdings LLC, KPMG (Cayman Islands) is a Caymanian company that provides accounting services. The company is based in George Town, Cayman Islands. The company was founded in 1966. The CEO is Andy Stepaniuk.

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) is a national accounting organization representing over 220,000 CPAs at national and international levels. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. CPA Canada collaborates with provincial and territorial regulatory bodies to support the profession and promote transparency in financial markets. The organization contributes to standard setting and public policy and works with international bodies to build a stronger accounting profession worldwide. CPA Canada provides extensive resources covering sustainability, corporate reporting, standards, and audit issues. The organization champions best practices that benefit business and society and prepares its members for an ever-evolving operating environment featuring unprecedented change. Pamela Steer has been the CEO of the Canadian company since 2022.

Part of RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd., Platinum Underwriters Bermuda Ltd. is a fire, marine, and Bermudian casualty insurance company. The company is based in Pembroke, Bermuda. Robert S. Porter has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of The Travelers Cos., Inc., United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. provides surety insurance. The company is based in Hartford, CT.