Solutions to help independent agents effectively manage life, annuity, Medicare, and more

CANBY, Ore., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Producers XL is an independent insurance marketing organization and advisor support partner built to help insurance agents grow and operate more efficiently across life, annuity, Medicare, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Rather than simply providing access to carriers and products, Producers XL focuses on delivering end-to-end support, streamlined workflows, and practical solutions that reduce friction in an advisor’s day-to-day business.

What sets Producers XL apart is its consultative approach and commitment to advisor success. The organization provides not just products, but a full support ecosystem—case design teams, underwriting advocacy, carrier relationships, and digital tools—all designed to reduce friction and improve speed to market. Advisors are not forced into rigid systems. Instead, they are supported with flexible solutions that fit how they run their business for:

Life InsuranceLong-Term CareMedicareAnnuitiesDisability Income

Producers XL functions as a growth partner for insurance agents. By combining technology, expertise, and responsive service, advisors can spend less time on administrative hurdles and more time building client relationships and closing business.

“We understand the role of a risk advisor and our insurance solutions are often viewed as complicated,” said Angie Hughes, Managing Partner Producers XL, “but with our hands-on approach to aiding you with being a complete risk advisor to your clients, we believe we help you do a rounded review of what keeps your clients up at night.”

“Agents are losing client relationships to gaps they can’t see, such as life, long-term care, and Medicare needs that go unaddressed because the expertise isn’t in-house,” says Rushang Shah, Chief Marketing Officer at HawkSoft. “Partnering with Producers XL gives HawkSoft agencies a way to close that gap without building it from scratch.”

Agencies interested in learning more can visit here or go to www.producersxl.com.

About HawkSoft
Since 1995, HawkSoft is a leader in management systems for independent insurance agencies that want effective workflows and a delightful experience for staff and policyholders. Created by independent agents, HawkSoft continues to evolve as a cutting-edge system that powers thousands of agencies. HawkSoft offers the following promise to insurance agents: your investment in HawkSoft will pay for itself in the first year. Learn more about HawkSoft’s unique father-and-son story at www.hawksoft.com/story.

About Producers XL
With over 200 years of insurance experience, the Producers XL team brings knowledge around life, annuity, long-term care, Medicare, and disability income insurance solutions that bring awareness to clients on risks they may not have realized. We assist the agents with common sense and client friendly solutions to help solve their concerns.

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HawkSoft
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Producers XL
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With the $100M deal, the Navier Network will connect airports, resorts, villas, and local islands within the Maldives and beyond through standardized fleet of electric hydrofoil vessels

The software driven vessels will create a cleaner, quieter, and more scalable model for premium island transportation – helping the Maldives reach its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030

SAN FRANCISCO and MALÉ, Maldives, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Navier, the Bay Area–based maritime technology company building next-generation hydrofoil vessels, and JIH Global Investment, the Dubai-based investment and development group behind a significant portfolio of luxury hospitality and infrastructure assets, have announced a strategic partnership to deploy up to 100 Navier vessels across the Maldives, creating the world’s first standardized inter-island transportation network of its kind.

The partnership will establish the Navier Network in the Maldives, a software-driven sustainable maritime corridor designed to connect airports, resorts, private villas, and local islands through a fleet of high-performance hydrofoil vessels. The broader partnership represents an expected fleet value of approximately $100 million.

The rollout will begin with an initial fleet of five Navier N30 vessels in 2026. Following the pilot, Navier and JIH will jointly deploy up to 95 additional vessels over the next 3 years. JIH, as the lead investment and development partner, will oversee the broader strategic rollout, while HARIM, its affiliate Maldives-based development company, will lead on-the-ground execution, including charging and operating infrastructure, route planning, resort partnerships, and day-to-day network operations.

“The Maldives is one of the most important maritime transportation markets in the world,” said Sampriti Bhattacharyya, founder and CEO of Navier. “Nearly every guest, every worker, every resort, and every island depends on boats or seaplanes. That makes the Maldives the perfect place to prove that maritime transportation can be cleaner, quieter, standardized, software-driven, and dramatically better for the guest experience. We are not just deploying boats. We are building the first sustainable luxury transportation network on water.”

“The Maldives has always been at the frontier of luxury tourism, but as an island nation on the frontlines of climate change, we also have an opportunity to help define what the future of waterborne transportation looks like,” said Mohamed Ali Janah, Chairman of JIH Global Investment. “With Navier, we see the potential to build not only a cleaner, more seamless network connecting airports, resorts, villas, and islands, but a scalable blueprint for sustainable maritime transportation, extending beyond the Maldives to island nations and coastal cities around the world.”

The network will run on Navier’s N30 premium water taxi variants, designed for high-end passenger transport. Delivering up to 75 nautical miles of pure electric range and 150 nautical miles of hybrid, the vessels feature air-conditioned cabins, lounge seating, Starlink connectivity, and hydrofoil technology that lifts the vessel above the water for a quieter, smoother ride between destinations. Navier’s software platform underpins the system, enabling seamless booking, trip management, and fleet operations in a unified network experience.

With most luxury resorts located on private islands, the Maldives remains one of the most boat-dependent tourism economies in the world, with almost 3,000 gas-powered vessels operating across the country and more than 2.2 million tourists visiting in 2025. The Navier Network is designed to replace this fragmented system with a unified, software-driven transportation layer connecting key points across the archipelago. Guests benefit from quieter, smoother journeys with reduced noise, no fuel fumes, and lower wake, while operators benefit from an economic model in which vessels are expected to operate at significantly lower operating costs compared to traditional gas boats. Standardized operations and software-driven fleet management further improve efficiency, demonstrating how sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.

As the Maldives advances toward its national goal of reaching net zero by 2030, marine transportation remains a key sector for modernization. By reducing drag and lifting above the water, Navier’s hydrofoil vessels significantly lower energy consumption, operating costs, noise, and emissions per nautical mile compared with conventional boats, making the improvement both environmental and infrastructural in scale.

While the Maldives is the first full-network deployment, Navier has already validated its platform through production vessels, customers including Four Seasons and WorldBridge Group in Cambodia, and U.S. Navy system integrations. The Maldives will serve as the blueprint for scaling modern water transportation across island nations as well as premium coastal markets, from New York and San Francisco Bay to Miami, Nantucket, and the Hamptons. 

About Navier

Navier is a Bay Area–based maritime technology company building efficient hydrofoil vessels and standardized maritime platforms for commercial, defense, and recreational applications. Its flagship N30 Pioneer is designed for premium passenger transport, combining hydrofoil efficiency, electric propulsion, aerospace-inspired control systems, and software-driven operations. Navier’s mission is to transform waterways into the highways of tomorrow. For more information visit https://www.navierboat.com/

About JIH Global Investment

JIH Global Investment is a Dubai-headquartered investment and development group with deep operations in the Maldives across hospitality, real estate, infrastructure, and strategic investment. Chaired by Mohamed Ali Janah, JIH Global Investment is focused on building high-impact projects that advance luxury tourism, sustainable development, and long-term economic growth in the Maldives, Middle East, and beyond.

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SHANGHAI, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — APsystems showcases its latest solar-storage innovations at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai. Centered on the philosophy “Grounded in Safety, Powering Solar-Storage Integration,” the company has launched seven new product lines covering micro-site, residential, and C&I applications. Headlining its C&I offerings at the show is the APstorage 241L liquid-cooled energy storage cabinet, delivering powerful and stable long-term operation.

APstorage 241L – Efficient, Reliable and Cost-Effective C&I Storage

The APstorage 241L delivers superior economy, stable performance, and enhanced safety for C&I applications. Its cabinet height is 15% lower than conventional designs, dramatically improving loading efficiency for 20-foot containers and European inland trucking – cutting cross-border and last-mile logistics costs by up to 20%. Integrated with advanced grid-forming PCS technology and an automatic coolant refill system, it ensures reliable voltage and frequency regulation even under weak-grid conditions while reducing maintenance workload. A comprehensive four-level safety architecture lowers operational risks and after-sales costs. Optimised liquid cooling maintains full-rated power output up to 50°C, delivering up to 10% more usable power than derating competitors – unlocking extra revenue in high-temperature scenarios.

The Full APstorage C&I Ecosystem

The 241L is just the beginning. APstorage – APsystems’ dedicated energy storage brand – offers a complete C&I product line built on advanced string-type storage technology and fully self-developed 3S technologies (BMS, PCS, EMS). With modular design and intelligent operation at its core, APstorage covers both air-cooled and liquid-cooled solutions across 12 models, spanning from 60kWh to 5MWh. These products can be flexibly deployed for renewable generation, grid-side support, and C&I user-side scenarios, all powered by an intelligent energy management platform.

Among the lineup, two additional models deserve special attention:

The APstorage 261 is a rugged industrial-grade system with four-layer fire protection, pack IP65 and a cabinet C4/C5 anti-corrosion rating for harsh environments. Its all-in-one design supports up to 10 units in parallel (2MWh), while the ultra-compact 1.3㎡ footprint and factory pre-assembly save over 40% on-site installation time.

The APstorage 2000L delivers utility-scale performance with >99% system availability. Cluster-level independent management ensures remaining clusters continue running even if one PCS fails. Advanced grid-forming technology enables black-start and stable operation in weak-grid or off-grid scenarios, with full-rated output maintained up to 50°C.

More Than Products: Local Presence & Solid Commitment

APsystems’ expanding global footprint is backed by comprehensive local infrastructure. A new warehouse in the Netherlands, dedicated to C&I energy storage products, is now fully operational. It enables faster order fulfillment and localized services throughout the region. Leveraging over 16 years of industry experience and a solid portfolio of completed projects, APsystems delivers prompt, reliable support clients can trust.

The clean energy landscape keeps evolving. Supported by proven technology and solid local services, APsystems strives to drive progress across C&I fields, working toward a greener and more resilient energy ecosystem.

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