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Gator Chevrolet is Now Offering Warranty for Life
JD Power Warranty for Life on every new and eligible used vehicle at Gator Chevrolet in Jasper, Florida. No cost to you. Unlimited time, unlimited miles, no deductibles. - January 01, 2019 - Gator Chevrolet
RMC Group Employees Pass Florida State Insurance Exam
RMC Group is pleased to announce that three team members have passed their Resident General Lines Insurance Exam. Jessica Saba, Sema Eren, and Austin Brunner passed their state exam and are now licensed 2-20 Property and Casualty Agents. The 2-20 Resident General Lines License allows an individual... - December 31, 2018 - RMC Group
10 Largest States with Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholders Show Slight Declines Reports AALTCI
States with the largest number of long-term care insurance policyholders was shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 30, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care Insurance Advisory Center Posts State Approvals Listing
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has posted the first listing of states approving various STC insurance policies. - December 28, 2018 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Cypress Ancillary Benefits Acquires Direct Dental
Cypress Ancillary Benefits has agreed to acquire Direct Dental Administrators located in Northern California. - December 28, 2018 - Cypress Ancillary Benefits
Insurance Navy Shares Importance of Mexico Travel Insurance
For travelers visiting Mexico this holiday season, it is important to take into consideration that Mexico does not recognize car insurance policies from the U.S. Travelers will need a Mexico Travel Insurance policy in order to have car insurance coverage. - December 24, 2018 - Insurance Navy
California Entertainment Insurance Agency Discusses Workers Compensation Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance agency, recently released a blog educating readers on why workers compensation insurance is a necessary policy for running their restaurants. This type of insurance can help prevent a number of expenses and lawsuits. Workers compensation... - December 22, 2018 - MFE Insurance
AALTCI Director Hosts Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Discussion
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance program was the focus on the latest LTC Plan Talk conducted by Jesse Slome director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management's Meaghan Dowd Earns Designation
Dowd graduates from elite Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) program. - December 21, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Three Master Agencies Mark Up to 20 Years as SIAA Partners
Three master agencies celebrate anniversaries: Hudson Valley Agency Alliance of New York is celebrating 20 years with SIAA and has 81 members. Tague Alliance Insurance Services of California is celebrating 15 years with SIAA and has 110 members. Mountain Empire Agency Alliance of Tennessee is celebrating 10 years and has 131 members. SIAA now has a total of 48 master agencies which have signed more than 13% of the independent agency market as member agencies across the continental United States. - December 16, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
New Allstate Insurance Agency Opens in Middleton, Wisconsin
Donnelly Insurance Group, Inc. announces the opening of its new location at 6661 University Avenue, Ste. 108, in Middleton, Wisc., as well as the launch of its new website http://www.allstate.com/michael.donnelly. - December 14, 2018 - Allstate - Donnelly Insurance Group, Inc.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Ad Campaign Supports National Event
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced a print and digital ad campaign to support the organization's national Medicare and senior insurance sales summit taking place June 5, 2019 in Atlanta. - December 14, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Discovery Benefits Receives Global Award for Excellence in Business Transformation
Third-party employee benefits administrator honored for its innovative solutions - December 13, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Justin Wright Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Justin Wright has been named an account administrator in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales, account management, claims and policy servicing activities. “We are committed to... - December 13, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Senior Healthcare Advisors Launches a New, Senior Friendly Medicare Open Enrollment Quote Tool
And Adds a Medicare Supplement Plan Comparison Chart with Real-Time Medicare Supplement Plan G Costs. - December 13, 2018 - Senior Healthcare Advisors
Stock Market Plunge Can Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Predicts AALTCI Director
The plunging stock markets can benefit insurance agents helping consumers plan for long-term care predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Ellsworth Insurance Agency Hires New Insurance Advisor and Producer
Aaron Head joins growing Edwardsville, Ill. agency. - December 07, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
iInsure365 Have Compiled a List of Winter Proofing Property Management Tips
iInsure365 has assembled a list of 15 tips for winter property management to ensure that a property is winter ready. The below property management tips are a guide for anyone letting out a property to prevent making unnecessary claims. Making a claim will result in paying an excess and an increase... - December 07, 2018 - iInsure365
ShelterPoint Life Wins First Place in PR Daily’s 2018 Content Marketing Awards
Workplace Benefit Made Simple with Award-Winning Infographics Series - December 06, 2018 - ShelterPoint
NAPA Names Pamela Appell to List of 2018 Top Women Advisors
The National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA) recently named Plexus Financial Services, LLC’s Vice President of Client Relations Pamela Appell to its list of 2018 Top Women Advisors. - December 05, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Brent Hagar's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tulsa Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award
This top award recognizes the agent’s outstanding sales ability, plus honors agents who align their business with the long-term direction of the company and who act as advocates for their customers. Only 50 agents a year are granted this award for being a top agent in a particular line of... - December 04, 2018 - Brent Hagar, State Farm Insurance Agent
Daniel Wilhelm Named Account Manager at RT New Day
Daniel Wilhelm has been named an account manager in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting new business and marketing efforts as well as coordinating the renewal process for clients from solicitation to quoting... - December 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SS&LCares Pioneers the PEO Broker Competition
SS&LCares presents the inaugural PEO Broker of the Year Contest highlighting the best of the relatively unknown industry of employee leasing. Categories include best overall PEO Broker, most payroll closed (both white- and blue-collar categories), best mom & pop broker (only one or two... - December 04, 2018 - Siracusa Staffing & Leasing
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Provides Valuable Insight Says AALTCI Director
Just released data on long-term care insurance policyholders provides valuable planning insights for consumers shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - December 01, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits Says AALTCI Director
Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Address Construction Claims & Litigation Strategies at ExecuSummit
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day, a senior consultant in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will help attendees navigate today’s coverage options at the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit to... - November 27, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Direct Auto & Life Insurance to Host "National Interview Day" on December 5
Direct Auto & Life Insurance will host a hiring event, National Interview Day, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 5, 2018 at 15 participating store locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. - November 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
Nebula Systems Confirm Telematic Chipset, NC1701, First Commercial Firmware Release
Connected Car Innovators Nebula Systems have released an exciting new hardware solution to greatly increase access to valuable vehicle data. The NC1701 is a dedicated vehicle communications chip solution capable of extracting OEM data from any vehicle. It can be embedded into any telematic device... - November 16, 2018 - Nebula Systems Ltd
Insurance Navy Brokers Announces New Location in the Elgin Community
The fastest-growing insurance agency in Illinois opens a new branch in Elgin, Illinois. - November 16, 2018 - Insurance Navy
Additional $30,000 Raised for Wounded Warrior Project from SIAA Member Agencies and Master Agencies
In recognition of Veterans Day, SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) has raised over $30,000 in funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. SIAA appealed to its member agencies and master agencies this October and November to meet a $15,000 match contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project by Veterans Day and, once again, met their goal. SIAA has now raised $187,317 for the Wounded Warrior Project since they started supporting the organization two-and-a-half years ago. - November 16, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
Joe Reynolds Named Assistant Vice President in National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT Specialty/New Day
Joe Reynolds has been named an assistant vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers) at RT Specialty/New Day. He is responsible for securing environmental and construction-related professional liability... - November 15, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
California Entertainment Insurance Firm Educates Readers on D&O Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance firm, recently released a blog educating readers on the importance of directors & officers insurance. - November 15, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Town and Country Insurance Agency Hires Medicare Specialist
Angie Delle to assist seniors with transitioning into Medicare. - November 14, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Assurance Software Customers Share Best Practices and Celebrate Achievements During Inaugural Customer Conference
Assurance Software, a leading provider of comprehensive business continuity management and disaster recovery software and services, hosted its inaugural Surge customer conference October 28-30. During the conference, attendees learned about new and upcoming software innovations and services while... - November 13, 2018 - Assurance Software
Alternative Service Concepts Ranked in The Top 25 Best Places to Work in Insurance
Workers' compensation and property and casualty Third Party Administrator (TPA) ranks five (5) consecutive years. - November 11, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Examined By Association
There are pros and consumers agents who offer long-term care insurance should understand explains the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 10, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces CE Discount Program
Insurance agents can take advantage of a special discounted program just announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 09, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Status Medical Insurance Solutions Launches European Health Cash Plan Product and New International Private Medical Insurance
Status Medical Insurance Solutions, a new brand for Status Global Insurance (SGI), have just launched a new European Health Cash Plan product alongside Status Worldwide Healthcare, a new international private medical insurance (iPMI). These two new products complement those already available from... - November 09, 2018 - Status Global Insurance
Principia Offers SOFR Impact Assessments with pasVal
Principia announced its new service: impact assessments for the US market transition away from LIBOR to replacement SOFR. - November 08, 2018 - Principia Partners LLC
Matt Masiello Promoted to Chief Executive Officer of SIAA
SIAA Founder and Chairman, Jim Masiello, has announced, “Matt Masiello is the Chief Executive Officer of SIAA effective December 1, 2018. I am pleased and proud to announce this significant move as Matt has proven to be an effective and productive leader who will ensure the continued success... - November 08, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
The Austin American-Statesman Names Watkins Insurance Group a 2018 Top Workplace
Watkins Insurance Group has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplace honor by The Austin American-Statesman. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of... - November 07, 2018 - Watkins Insurance Group
Tommelleo & Associates Join SAN Group, Inc.
Pennsylvania agency is latest to join the leading alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast. - November 03, 2018 - SAN Group
Bahamas First & NUA Insurance Sponsor UB President’s Golf Classic
Bahamas First General Insurance Company and NUA Insurance Agents & Brokers are building on their partnership with the University of the Bahamas by sponsoring its inaugural UB President's Golf Classic and Spa Day. Group Marketing & Communications Manager, Leah R. Davis, expressed, “We... - November 01, 2018 - Bahamas First Group
Ken Sikorski Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Ken Sikorski will assist in Counsellors’ ongoing expansion within Monmouth County. - October 31, 2018 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Steve Ihm, Allstate VP Assistant General Counsel Featured on The Law Department as a Business Enabler by Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global
Steve Ihm, Vice President Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Allstate Insurance Company joins Chuki Obiyo of Morae Global to discuss practical legal and business insights on the law department’s mission to protect and enable the business. "To be a business enabler, law... - October 30, 2018 - Morae Global
Appalachian Underwriters Unveils Enhanced Payment Portal Which Can Accept Credit Card and Check Payments for Agency Billed Policies
AUI has launched an enhanced payment portal which now accepts credit card and check payments. Available for both new business and renewal policies, appointed agents now have the choice of paying with either the agent’s credit/checking information or the insured’s. Enhancements also... - October 27, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
HMS Agency Acquires Adirondack Family Insurance Services
Albany-based agency expands geographic reach with multiple acquisitions with the SAN Group network. - October 26, 2018 - SAN Group
Gamification Nation Wins Award for Excellence in Gamification Design
London-based Gamification Nation has won the award for Excellence in No-Tech Gamification Design at GamiCon 2018. It won the award for its design of a cybersecurity board game for an insurance client. - October 25, 2018 - Gamification Nation
Millionaire Masterminds Launch Quote Engine Technology
In a powerful joint venture between Sean Matheis (founder of The Millionaire Masterminds & leading insurance marketing expert), Moving Hub US (the leading global utility connection software) and Utility Connect (the Nations leading home services call center); Quote Engine is the first software of it's kind in the insurance industry. - October 24, 2018 - The Millionaire Masterminds
InsuredMine Inc.: Free Webinar - Do Insurance Agents Need Chatbots?
Upcoming webinar on November 15, 2018 addresses how customer service for Independent Insurance Agents are leveraging chatbot technology to up the game and transforming the customer experience as it directly affects customer retention and referrals. - October 24, 2018 - InsuredMine