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Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes New External Marketing Representative, Nick Schnarre
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hire of Nick Schnarre as External Marketing Representative for IL, IN, and MO agents. He will be working remotely in the St. Louis, MO area, helping agents in those states listed find the best markets and products to fit their clients’... - October 24, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires New Garage Underwriter for Midwest
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to introduce new Garage Underwriter, Joanna St.Clair. She will be working remotely in the Austin, TX area, primarily underwriting Garage risks for Midwest agents. Joanna comes to AUI with 15 years of experience in the insurance industry. Starting as an... - October 20, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
LegacyArmour Partnering with Insurance Brokers Like IQS to Fix a $50 Billion Unclaimed Benefits Problem
LegacyArmour is fixing a $50 Billion problem at its source by working with the insurance industry to bundle insurance products with the Patented LegacyArmour Digital Vaults, ensuring that families receive the benefits they deserve. - October 18, 2018 - LegacyArmour
Los Angeles Entertainment Insurance Agency Educates on Dram Shop Laws
MFE Insurance, a Los Angeles entertainment insurance agency, recently published a blog post explaining dram shop laws and how liquor liability insurance can help cover disputes under those laws. Understanding dram laws and the insurance coverage necessary to operate a business that serves alcohol... - October 18, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Chelsea Groton Bank Partners with iGrad for Financial Wellness Education
Chelsea Groton Bank has partnered with the San Diego-based company iGrad to offer Enrich™ - iGrad’s adaptive, personalized and interactive online financial wellness platform - to its members. - October 17, 2018 - iGrad
Duke Partners with iGrad to Offer Financial Wellness Platform to Students and Alumni
Leading financial wellness education company iGrad has partnered with Duke University to offer its adaptive, interactive financial literacy platform to students and alumni. iGrad, a private company based in San Diego, is a leading provider of interactive and adaptive online financial wellness... - October 17, 2018 - iGrad
California Entertainment Insurance Firm Discuss Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance firm, recently published a blog post explaining the benefits of holding short term production insurance compared to long term production insurance. Choosing the right type of insurance can help save productions from spending extra money on... - October 14, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Alternative Service Concepts' Mark Kernahan to Co-Present at ExecuSummit, presenting “The Tripartite Relationship”
The Tripartite Relationship is a crucial relationship between the insured, the claims professional, and legal counsel. This Inaugural Government Liability ExecuSummit session explores the crucial steps to take when handling GL, EL and law enforcement claims. - October 12, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
ClaimVantage Hosts Biennial User Group Meeting in Melbourne, Australia
ClaimVantage customers will descend on the Novotel in Melbourne this month for its biennial user group meeting. - October 11, 2018 - ClaimVantage
SCPC: CVS Health-Aetna Merger Emblematic of Growing Arms Race to Consolidate, Control Seniors’ Access to Prescription Drugs
Commenting on the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) conditional approval today of CVS Health's $69 billion acquisition of Aetna, which clears the way for a monumental entity combining health insurance, provider and pharmacy services if Aetna sheds its primary Medicare drug business, the... - October 10, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
e3 Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New St. Louis, MO insurance agency becomes member of alliance. - October 10, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Wayne S. Hill Appointed as SVP to Lead ABD Life, Wealth, and Disability Practice
ABD Insurance and Financial Services announced today the appointment of Wayne S. Hill as Senior Vice President of the ABD Life, Wealth, and Disability Practice. With more than 15 years of wealth management experience, Wayne and his team will partner with clients to develop personal wealth... - October 09, 2018 - Newfront
Bill Webb of RT New Day to Explore Professional Liability Risks and Exposures at AGC Annual Conference
Bill Webb, Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will explore the landscape of construction professional liability risk at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) California 2018 Annual Conference to be held October 24 – 27... - October 05, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
The College Investor Named Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018
The College Investor was named the Best Student Loan Debt Blog in 2018 at the Plutus Awards for their outstanding work helping individuals navigate the complex world of student loan debt. This is the seventh year The College Investor has been nominated for a Plutus Award and their second win. - October 04, 2018 - The College Investor
New Mexico Dental Clinics Accept All Types of Dental Insurances
New Mexico Dental Clinics accept all types of Dental Insurances including New Mexico Medicaid: Molina, United Healthcare, Presbyterian and Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico. - October 04, 2018 - New Mexico Dental Clinics LLC
ClaimVantage to Exhibit at Biennial ALUCA Conference in Hobart
ALUCAInnov18 Life Changing promises to deliver a programme full of innovative and industry relevant content. - October 04, 2018 - ClaimVantage
Discovery Benefits Releases COBRA and Direct Bill Mobile App
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading administrator of Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Commuter Benefits and COBRA coverage, recently released a mobile app designed specifically for COBRA and Direct Bill members. The COBRA Mobile App by... - October 03, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Agricultural Workers Mutual Auto Insurance Company Receives Three Prestigious ValChoice Awards for Third Consecutive Year
Awards Recognize AgWorkers as One of the Best Insurers for Service, Claims Handling, and Value - October 03, 2018 - AgWorkers Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires New Account Manager
St. Louis insurance agency adds team member to growing company. - October 03, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
PEODepot's Automated Software Changes How Brokerage Firms do Business with PEOs
The Matchmaker software instantly links agents to 407 PEOs to find the one that matches their clients' specific needs. Now all professionals that are working in the PEO space can come to The Matchmaker and access the best PEO for their clients' specific needs. By doing this, the PEO industry as a whole is benefited because now businesses and PEOs have access to exactly what they are looking for. - October 02, 2018 - PEODepot, Inc.
Life.io Welcomes New Partners to Product Suite
Life.io welcomes SuiteBreak and Human API to their product portfolio. - October 01, 2018 - Life.io
TPA Alternative Service Concepts Named a Best Places to Work in Insurance Once Again
Workers' compensation and property & casualty third-party administrator named for its fifth consecutive year. - September 29, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
Venhaus Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Illinois insurance agency becomes member of alliance. - September 28, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Estonian Blockchain Startup Picks a Fight with Insurance Behemoths
Black Insurance is raising a round of up to $5M in the upcoming ICO starting October 1st, 2018 to fund the development and distribution of their technology. Utility tokens will be used in all transactions and will support the governance system on the platform. The funds raised will be used mainly on developing the technology, in addition to that also on distribution, marketing, legal and admin costs to launch in the European markets. - September 27, 2018 - Black Insurance
ClaimVantage Exhibits at the Upcoming 109th Annual ICA Conference
The International Claim Association (ICA) provides a forum for professionals to discuss and exchange ideas surrounding the insurance claims industry. - September 27, 2018 - ClaimVantage
Discovery Benefits Named One of Best Places to Work in Insurance for Ninth Straight Year
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading pre-tax benefits and COBRA administrator, was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance for the ninth consecutive year. The list, published by Business Insurance, recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing... - September 26, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Raymond F.H. Bustamante of Berkley Construction Professional to Discuss Best-in-Class Professional Liability Risk Profiles at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Raymond F.H. Bustamante, executive vice president at Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will offer his perspective on best-in-class professional liability risk profiles at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held from November 4... - September 25, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
The Plexus Groupe Hires Kari Fredrick as Vice President of Human Resources
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, has hired Kari Fredrick as Vice President of Human Resources. Fredrick brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in human resources, said Matthew McKenna, Chief Financial Officer of The... - September 24, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
NEOS, Ltd. Launches a Wildfire Risk and Mitigation Service in California
NEOS, Ltd. has launched FireWatch, a new aerial remote sensing service that detects high-risk residential fire zones in Southern California. - September 24, 2018 - NEOS, Ltd.
Badger Maps Provides Free Mapping Software for Disaster Relief After Hurricane Florence
Badger Maps, a mapping and route optimization app, has provided its solution for free to all first responders, insurance, and repair workers who are on the ground during the disaster in North Carolina and other affected regions. The app will help them work more efficiently and address various cases in a structured way. - September 21, 2018 - Badger Maps
Global Excel Management Inc. Announces Corporate Rebranding
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading provider of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces the corporate rebranding of its subsidiaries, Olympus Managed Health Care (OMHC), ChoiceNet International México SA (CNI) and ChargeCare International (CCI). Moving forward these... - September 20, 2018 - Global Excel Management
California Entertainment Insurance Firm Discuss Staging & Rigging Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance firm, recently released a blog post explaining the importance of staging & rigging insurance. - September 20, 2018 - MFE Insurance
InsuredMine Inc.: Free Webinar - the Importance of Having a Mobile App for Your Insurance Agency
Upcoming webinar on October 11, 2018, focuses on all aspects of insurance management including Self-Service, Customer Service, Customer Experience, Customer Engagement, Sales and Retention, and how they are influenced through the use of a Mobile App. - September 19, 2018 - InsuredMine
AAMSI Posts Agent Testimonials for National Find a Medicare Supplement Agent Online Directory
A new webpage contains testimonials shared by insurance agents listed on the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's online directory. Since relaunching just over a year ago, some 1,000 agents have added their listing to the educational resource for consumers seeking Medicare insurance options and comparisons. - September 16, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Guy Baker Ph.D., “Three Questions to Ask Before You Retire” on Forbes.com
Three Questions to Ask Before You Retire. - September 13, 2018 - Guy Baker, Ph.D.
AAMSI Offers Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Local Publicity Toolkit
A new publicity toolkit for insurance agents marketing Medicare Supplement policies is being made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - September 12, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Sapiens Partners with FinTLV to Simplify Technology Innovation for Insurers
By leveraging FinTLV’s access to insurtech companies around the globe, Sapiens plans to incorporate new technologies and provide strong insurtech ecosystems for its core products. - September 08, 2018 - Sapiens
INTERTEL Strengthens Executive Team with Nate Hessel’s Promotion to Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy
INTERTEL, the nationally recognized leader in Medical Canvassing, today announced the promotion of Nate Hessel to Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, effective immediately. A new role, based in St. Louis, Hessel will lead INTERTEL’s sales and marketing, continuing to build the... - September 07, 2018 - INTERTEL, Inc.
Larry Massey Joins Bell Insurance Solutions
Massey is new to insurance industry, has more than 18 years of client relations experience. - September 07, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
John Heft of RT New Day to Address Environmental Loss & Protections at CRE.Converge 2018
John Heft, senior vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day, will explore the ways for “Protecting Against Environmental Loss and the Challenges Impacting Commercial Real Estate” at CRE.Converge 2018 hosted by NAIOP (the... - September 06, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Brian Bogel Joins Ajira AI as Chief Business Development Officer
Ajira AI, an innovative insurtech start-up, today announced that Brian Bogel has joined the company as its Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO). The appointment of Brian Bogel to the CBDO role rounds out the executive team as the company moves from a development phase to product launch and... - September 05, 2018 - Ajira AI LLC
The Plexus Groupe Intern Selected as The Council Foundation Scholarship Recipient
Kyle Vitale, a student at Illinois State University and a summer intern at The Plexus Groupe, has been selected as a recipient of a $5,000 academic scholarship for the 2018-19 year academic year, as announced today by The Council Foundation. “The Plexus Groupe is very proud of Kyle for being... - September 04, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Circle4Parents Names Shannon Thompson as New Chief Marketing Officer/Head of Marketing and Operations
Circle4Parents is announcing their new Chief Marketing Officer/Head of Marketing and Operations. Circle4parents offers virtual coaching to parents as a wellness benefit in companies and in the private sector. Studies show women and men want more family/parenting support in the workplace because they want to succeed at both. Support during such life changing events, like having a child, can make a huge impact in the workplace and at home. - August 30, 2018 - Circle4Parents
New Medicare Open Enrollment Tools Now Available from Medicare Supplement Association
The first of a series of marketing tools were made available today from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The first tools will help agents generate leads during Medicare Open Enrollment Season. - August 30, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
INTERTEL Launches PRE-EX CANVASS, New Medical Canvassing Sub-Brand
PRE-EX CANVASS Becomes Part of the INTERTEL Family, Providing Integrated Medical Canvassing Services to the Disability and Life Insurance Industry. - August 29, 2018 - INTERTEL, Inc.
E&O Program for Health Insurance Agents Launched by Medicare Supplement Association
Errors and Omissions insurance, or E&O coverage is now available to all life and health insurance agents from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 26, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Opening of New Office in Burlington, North Carolina
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. announced the opening of its new office in Burlington, North Carolina with a new Commercial Underwriter on staff. - August 25, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
SAN Group Names Sondra Collins as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
Collins has over 20 years of experience as a Commercial Lines Account Manager for a number of successful insurance agencies in Maine. - August 24, 2018 - SAN Group
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Discuss Environmental Construction Risks at AGC Conference
David Slaugenhoup, a senior consultant in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice of RT New Day, will address the strategic transfer of environmental construction risks at the 2018 Construction Environmental Conference hosted by the Associated General Contractors... - August 23, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
POWERS Insurance and Risk Management Named One of Top Insurance Workplaces
St. Louis agency awarded prestigious honor by Insurance Business America. - August 23, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management