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Registration for the 20th Akron Marathon Race Series opens on January 20, with early registration for eligible participants starting on January 18. Key sponsors FirstEnergy Corp., Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., and National Interstate Insurance Co. have renewed their support through 2024. The article outlines the dates and locations for the various races, including the National Interstate 8K and 1 Mile, Goodyear Half Marathon and 10K, and the FirstEnergy Akron Marathon, Half Marathon, and team relay.

National Interstate Insurance Co. has promoted Christopher E. Mikolay to senior vice president, Specialty Division, and Daniel M. Keenan to vice president, National Accounts, recognizing their leadership and contributions to various company divisions. Separately, Old Republic Surety Co. has named Thomas A. Littlefield as vice president – director, large accounts, bringing extensive contract surety experience to the role. These appointments aim to strengthen leadership in specialized insurance sectors for both companies.

National Interstate Corp. has agreed to a $660 million buyout by majority-owner American Financial Group Inc. The deal sees American Financial increase its offer to $32 per share, plus a one-time special dividend of 50 cents per share, representing a 44% premium over National Interstate's share price before the initial offer. This acquisition aims to simplify ownership and expand American Financial's presence in the transportation insurance sector.

Great American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of American Financial Group Inc., announced its agreement to acquire the remaining 49 percent of National Interstate Corporation that it does not already own. This all-cash transaction values National Interstate at approximately $660 million, with shareholders receiving $32.00 per share plus a $0.50 special dividend. The merger is expected to close in Q4 2016, pending shareholder and regulatory approvals.

American Financial Group has submitted a "best and final" offer of $32 per share in cash to acquire the remaining 49% of National Interstate Corp. shares it does not already own. This increased bid follows the rejection of previous offers by National Interstate's Special Committee, which had deemed them "inadequate." American Financial Group Co-Chief Executive Officer Carl Linder III emphasized that this offer represents a 41.5% premium over National Interstate’s closing share price before the initial M&A bid.

National Interstate Corp. (NATL) shares rose significantly after American Financial Group (AFG) offered to acquire all outstanding common shares not already owned by its subsidiary for $30 per share in cash, totaling approximately $293 million. The stock jumped on Monday, closing near its yearly highs on high volume.