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Discovery Benefits Releases Enhanced Benefits 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 updates to its Benefits Mobile App to make it easier for participants to get more out of their... - August 22, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address Design Project Scope Creep & Profitability at ACEC 2018 Fall Conference
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will explore the methods for identifying and managing design project scope creep at the American Council of Engineering... - August 21, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
The Plexus Groupe Hires Todd Neaves as Vice President, Business Development
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, has hired Todd Neaves as Vice President of Business Development in its Oklahoma City office. Neaves brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the Oklahoma area with... - August 20, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Drew Rothman Named Consultant at RT New Day
Drew Rothman has been named a consultant within the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice Group at RT New Day, LLC (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers), a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance... - August 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SAN Group Sees Record Membership Growth First-Half of 2018
SAN welcomes seventeen independent member agencies to the group. - August 12, 2018 - SAN Group
California Entertainment Insurance Agency Discusses Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance agency, recently published a blog post explaining the importance of securing production insurance for various artistic projects. - August 11, 2018 - MFE Insurance
iTech Announces a Partnership with a NY Based Healthcare and Technology Firm RAPID Healthcare Solutions, a Division of ECC Technologies
iTech Workshop, a secure, cloud-based PMS, Medical Billing, RCM software vendor announces its partnership with RAPID Healthcare Solutions where expEDIum Solution shall be offered under the name RAPID RCM to its existing client base and new clients. - August 09, 2018 - expEDIum
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Website Traffic Grows 122 Percent
A study commissioned by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that website traffic increased 122 percent compared to the prior year. The organization reported the findings as they prepare for the annual Medicare Open Enrollment season that begins shortly. - August 08, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
WebMD Health Services Adds Enrich Financial Wellness Solution to Well-Being Portfolio
Personalized, Education-Driven Program Helps Employees Build Skills, Take Action to Reduce the Impact of Financial Stress - August 03, 2018 - iGrad
Huffman Insurance Group Hires New Team Member
Moberly, MO. agency adds experienced CSR to company. - August 02, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
IDMERIT Now Offering Global Business Verification
Companies can now verify and retrieve data intelligence on businesses to secure their B-to-B interactions. - August 01, 2018 - IDMERIT
Association Video Explores Medicare Supplement Insurance Markets
A video shares latest market information for Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage products. Posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the session was recorded at the 2018 National Medicare Sales Summit. - August 01, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Kahana & Feld Adds Insurance Defense Partner and Expands to Arizona
Kahana & Feld LLP is pleased to announce that Courtney A. Winzeler, Esq. has joined the firm as a Partner in the construction/real estate, insurance defense, and general liability practice groups. Winzeler practices in the States of California and Arizona and will be opening Kahana &... - July 31, 2018 - Kahana Feld
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Applauds Inclusion of Site Neutral Provision in New Proposed Medicare Rule
New rule would reduce spending for Medicare patients and the federal government by more than $760 million. - July 31, 2018 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
The Plexus Groupe Retains Best Practices Status
The Plexus Groupe has retained its IIABA Best Practices status, once again being included in an elite group of independent insurance agencies across the United States. This status is earned by participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Plexus Financial Services, LLC Leaders Named as Delegates to NAPA DC Fly-In Forum
Practice Leader Allison Winge and Vice President, Client Relations Pamela Appell of Plexus Financial Services, LLC recently participated as delegates to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) Annual DC Fly-In Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s leading retirement... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
LTC Pharmacy Group Applauds House Energy and Commerce Committee Initiative to Review PBM Mergers
SCPC Thanks U.S. Reps Greg Walden (R-OR), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Michael Burgess (R-TX). - July 30, 2018 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Peter Stavrakos to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Stavrakos to the Brokerage office in Sarasota, Florida. He will be joining the Professional Liability Team where he will focus on solving the coverage needs of both smaller and larger Professional and Management Liability... - July 21, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Manteca Insurance & Financial Services Becomes Member of SIAA’s Growing Master Agency in Northern California
San Joaquin County agency joins Northern California alliance. - July 13, 2018 - Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions
CQRC Applauds Competitive Bidding Reform in DMEPOS Proposed Rule
The new rule proposes long-overdue changes the flawed competitive bidding program and will protect access to home respiratory therapy equipment and services. - July 12, 2018 - CQRC
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers LLC). For the past six years, he has worked diligently to manage the professional environmental and... - July 12, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Will Pay Out $100 Billion Over Next Decade Says AALTCI
The nation's long-term care insurance companies will pay out over $100 billion in claims over the next decade according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Four Master Agencies Mark Up to 35 Years with SIAA
SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) today announced that four master agencies are celebrating anniversaries with its alliance. SAN Group of NH - 35 years; West Michigan Agency Network - 20 years; Susquehanna Agents Alliance - 15 years; Mississippi Insurance Alliance - 15 years. SIAA now has 49 master agencies across the continental U.S. and is the largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the country. - July 02, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
Martha L. Fulmer Recognized on the Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized)
Martha L. Fulmer of Goose Creek, South Carolina has been recognized on the famous Reuters Billboard in Times Square in New York City by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of insurance. Times Square... - June 30, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Videos from Association's 2018 Medicare Supplement Sales Summit Made Available
Videos of sessions filmed at the 2018 National Medicare Supplement & Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit have been made available online from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 30, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RSA to Extend Use of CRIF’s Industry Database for Pet Insurance Claims
RSA is to extend its use of CACHE Pet, the industry’s first pet insurance claims database developed by CRIF Decision Solutions [CRIF] to support insurers facing fraud risk and rising claim costs. The news comes as the ABI released figures revealing that pet insurers paid out an average £2 million per day in claims in 2017, the highest figure on record and increasing 10% year on year. - June 30, 2018 - CRIF
Speed to Contact Launches Ricochet Mobile CRM for Android
Speed to Contact, makers of the Ricochet cloud phone system and CRM, have announced the release of Ricochet Mobile CRM for Android. Ricochet is an all-in-one sales solution, including a fast dialer, cloud phone system, rich lead management system, and flexible marketing automation platform. - June 28, 2018 - Speed to Contact
iGrad Partners with Castlight Health to Integrate Financial Wellness Education Into Health Navigation Platform
San Diego-based financial wellness education company, iGrad has announced a new partnership with leading health navigation provider, Castlight Health, to integrate its Enrich™ platform with Castlight’s health navigation solution for employers. iGrad’s Enrich platform is used by... - June 27, 2018 - iGrad
Omnidya and Matic Insurance Partner to Save Consumers More Money on Home Insurance
Omnidya, a new platform that leverages Artificial Intelligence to provide consumers with the most cost-effective deals on insurance, travel, and more, will reach millions of people in the United States through their new partnership with Matic Insurance. Founded in 2014, Matic brokers home insurance... - June 27, 2018 - Omnidya
Thomas Insurance Advisors Hires New Insurance Broker
Travis Johnson brings more than 12 years of experience to the agency. - June 27, 2018 - Thomas Insurance Advisors
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Cape Coral Mother Received $2,500 Sweepstakes Winnings at Direct Auto & Life Insurance Store in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida mother of seven received a giant check on Friday, June 18, 2018, at the store's presentation ceremony. - June 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington Receives Upgrade from AM Best
Issuer Credit Rating Upgraded to bbb+ by A.M. Best Company - Effective June 19, 2018 - June 22, 2018 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
The 4th Annual Creative + Investor Shark Attack to be Held at The Ivy of Buckhead on June 21 in Atlanta
Georgia's screenwriters, directors and producers come together with the business and financial community for a powerful showcase of the content creators, filmmaking talent and film projects ready for financing and growing the state's $9.5B entertainment industry. - June 19, 2018 - Ball of Fire Media
Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses
Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health
IVI: An Open-Source Approach Will Drive Healthcare Value Assessment 2.0
IVI’s Open Source Value Project Produces Actionable Data on Value of Rheumatology Treatment Sequencing Designs - June 14, 2018 - Innovation and Value Initiative
Early Trends on New York’s Paid Family Leave
ShelterPoint Life’s Claimant Data Shows Fathers Are Taking PFL Too. In fact, almost 27% of Paid Family Leave bonding claims were from fathers using New York’s Paid Family Leave to bond with their new baby. - June 14, 2018 - ShelterPoint
CIO Bulletin Picks Stratus Interoperable as One of the Ten Best Healthcare Companies 2018
SI recognized "for its highly valued product” and its “positive impact in the best healthcare companies marketplace." - June 12, 2018 - Stratus Interoperable
Cryptocurrency Micro-Investing Platform Cred Partners with Komodo Platform
Cred, a lending micro-investing platform for cryptocurrency, announces it has partnered with Komodo Platform. Cred offers a simple to use interface for first-time investors with a variety of cryptocurrency investment options. - June 11, 2018 - Cred
ClaimVantage Rolled Out Major InsureTech Software Release on June 1st
ClaimVantage rolled all products on to v13.0 to package the latest features and functionality added to the core product since February. - June 09, 2018 - ClaimVantage
Paul J. Napoli Convinces Second Circuit to Reinstate Jimmy Nolan’s Law
After the New York Court of Appeals answered two burning questions, a federal appeals court reinstated Jimmy Nolan’s Law. The move opens up the possibility for an entire group of 9/11 injury victims to obtain relief in court. “We worked hard to get Jimmy Nolan’s law passed. So,... - June 08, 2018 - Napoli Shkolnik PLLC
Better Insurance Options Questions if Medicare Advantage Really Protects Your Family?
Advantage Plans cover only one person, but will you leave your family in debt? - June 08, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Better Insurance Options Publishes Podcast About the Benefits of Medicare Advantage
Information about exactly what you are getting with Medicare Advantage. - June 08, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Sleap Insurance Agency Joins SAN Group
Amherst, NY agency will primarily serve the Buffalo area and surrounding communities. - June 08, 2018 - SAN Group
NC Realtor® Recognized Nationally for Protecting, Investing in Real Estate Industry
Local Realtor recognized for RPAC investment. - June 07, 2018 - T.E. Johnson & Sons
Shoreline Financial Group Acquires Abrens Insurance, Joins SAN Group
Shoreline Financial Group, a financial services group in Clinton, CT recently joined SAN Group – the leading alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast. - June 07, 2018 - SAN Group
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Adds New Team Member
Jacki Malone has nearly 25 years of insurance industry experience. - June 07, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Georgia Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company Expands Its Relationship with Sapiens by Choosing Its P&C Insurance Platform for North America
The U.S. organization has signed a five-year agreement for continuous implementation and support of the modern P&C digital insurance platform for all product lines. - June 02, 2018 - Sapiens
Paul Verbene Joins PreAxia Board of Directors
PreAxia Health Care Payment Systems Inc. (OTC Pink: PAXH), a publicly traded and fully reporting company, is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Verbene has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Mr. Verberne has been involved in the Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) industry since 2004,... - June 01, 2018 - PreAxia Health Care Payment Systems
Uklon: "Free Insurance for Peer-to-Peer Ridesharing Provides Excellent Results!"
On October 18, 2017 the largest Ukrainian online transportation service Uklon, together with the local subsidiary of the French insurance company AXA, launched free life insurance for their passengers. Insurance automatically covers all users of the application or the web-based service interface in... - May 30, 2018 - UKLON