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Alliance for Proton Therapy Access Underscores Need for Timely Access to Treatment During National Brain Tumor Awareness Month
Proton therapy advocates call for solutions to insurance denial processes that delay patient care. - May 02, 2018 - Alliance for Proton Therapy Access
Omnidya, New Platform That Enables Live Negotiating for the Service Industry Through AI, Exhibiting at Collision 2018
Omnidya, the new platform making history by being the first to enable live negotiating in the service industry, will be exhibiting at Collision 2018. Omnidya uses artificial intelligence to create win-win scenarios between enterprises and consumers for deals on insurance, travel, wireless... - April 30, 2018 - Omnidya
New AALTCI Video Focuses on Standard Life Short-Term Care Insurance
A video featuring American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome focuses on short-term care options that can be valuable for consumers. - April 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
More Than 2 Million Pets Now Insured in North America, According to 2018 NAPHIA Report
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted another record year in 2017 with the total number of pets insured in the U.S. and Canada reaching over 2 million. This represents a market average increase of almost 17 percent year over year, according to the just released 2018 NAPHIA State... - April 27, 2018 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
flynas, the First Airline in Saudi Arabia to Offer Travel Insurance in Partnership with Chubb Arabia
flynas, the award winning Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East signed an agreement with Chubb Arabia Coorperative Insurance Company to offer flynas customers with travel insurance coverage, making flynas the first airline to offer its passengers travel... - April 25, 2018 - flynas
Geoffrey P. Kissel Installed as the New President at NSSTA
The National Structured Trade Association announces New President, Geoffrey P. Kissel and New President-Elect Michelle Caine. Two new Board Members, Susan R. Clark and Louis E. Masry, also elected at the NSSTA Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. - April 25, 2018 - National Structured Settlements Trade Association
Midland Commerce Insurance Buys Dublin Insurance Agency
St. Louis agency to continue focusing on personal and commercial insurance. - April 25, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Sapiens to Enrich Digital Engagement Platform Through Partnership with EasySend
EasySend’s Digital Transaction Management Platform (DTM) will integrate with the Sapiens Digital Engagement Suite and will enable insurers to rapidly transform forms and documents into a customer-driven digital experience on any PC, tablet, or mobile device. - April 25, 2018 - Sapiens
AUI’s Premium Personal Lines Division, Reliance Risk Solutions, Named a Top Personal Insurance Agency by Chubb
Chubb has bestowed its Cornerstone designation on Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.’s premium personal lines division, Reliance Risk Solutions (RRS). - April 22, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
SterlingRisk Insurance CEO David Sterling Named to Long Island Press Power List
Annual recognition celebrates the 50 most influential Long Islanders. - April 20, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Plexus Hires Christa Oldham as Vice President, Client Executive in Employee Benefits
Benefits expert brings nearly two decades of consulting and brokerage success to Chicagoland-based firm. - April 19, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
HealthCare Associates Credit Union Launches iGrad’s Enrich Financial Literacy Platform
HealthCare Associates Credit Union has partnered with iGrad to offer the Enrich™ Financial Wellness Platform to its members. - April 19, 2018 - iGrad
Plexus Introduces 2018 Summer Internship Program
The Plexus Groupe, an annual honoree as one of the "Best Places to Work in Insurance," is hiring three high-achieving college students this summer. - April 17, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss Trends in Construction Litigation at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar to be held April 25 – 27, 2018 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Nashville,... - April 12, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
MFE Insurance Brokerage Unveils New Website
MFE Insurance Brokerage launches their new website, highlighting their insurance products such as, entertainment insurance, business insurance, nightlife insurance, cannabis insurance, and more. - April 12, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Birds Eye Alternative, LLC Announces Plans for Spring 2018
Birds Eye Alternative, LLC will be bringing in another Pilot by May, meanwhile they have available the Matterport Pro2 HD VR Camera available for businesses across the region to showcase their locations on the Web in High Definition Virtual Reality. - April 11, 2018 - Birds Eye Alternative, LLC
CrossFlow Sponsored and Participated at HACK@CEWIT at Stony Brook University
The CrossFlow presentation by Dr. Yingchao “YZ” Zhang, titled “Sniffing the Network with CrossFlow,” showed students advanced traffic analysis. CrossFlow Software Inc., a leading provider of network application and business transaction performance management software... - April 10, 2018 - CrossFlow Software
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Continues to Grow Reports AALTCI
Long-term care insurance companies paid $9.2 Billion in claims according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI has added this and other data to a new LTCFacts page on the organization's website. - April 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ASC's President to Co-Present on Takeaways from a Team Approach to Manage Workers’ Compensation Litigation and Drive Down Costs at RIMS 2018 Conference
ASC President, Glenn Backus, to co-present on how a TPA's best practices contribute to lower workers' comp cost drivers. - April 06, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
Jim Matthews Joins Work Comp and Liability TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Former sales producer joins third-party administrator ASC. - April 06, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
Farmer Joins Work Comp and Liability Third Party Administrator Alternative Service Concepts as New National Account Executive
Former global account manager, Greg Farmer, is ASC's newest national account executive. - April 04, 2018 - Alternative Service Concepts
DriveSafe Online® Course Certified by State of Tennessee
Online defensive driving course now available to Tennessee drivers. - March 29, 2018 - NexLearn
ABD Introduces Circle of Care, a Revolutionary Approach to Employee Health and Safety
ABD Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., announced today Circle of Care, a revolutionary new addition to its product and service offerings. At a time when employers are looking to strengthen organizational culture while reigning in healthcare costs, ABD’s Circle of Care takes a thoughtful... - March 28, 2018 - Newfront
Humble Agent Receives Five Star Insurance Professional Award
Local agent, Chelsey Hall, owner of CLJ Risk Management is a two-time recipient of the Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional Award. - March 24, 2018 - CLJ Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Guarantees Explained by AALTCI Director
Long-term care insurance policies are backed by State Guaranty Associations that protect consumers should an insurer fail. The American Association for Long-Term care Insurance director shared insights during a national training call. - March 24, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dr. Neil Roth Joins EMU Health as Director of Orthopedic Services
EMU Health is proud to announce that Dr. Neil Roth, one of New York City’s most prominent and skilled orthopedic surgeons has joined their organization as Director of Orthopedic Services. Voted to New York Magazines prestigious “Best Doctors” list by his peers, Dr. Roth brings over twenty years’ experience in the field of sports medicine and orthopedic surgery to EMU. - March 22, 2018 - EMU Health
Happy 9th Anniversary Bull Market; Diversifying Your Investments Now May be the Best Way to Survive the Next Bear Market (a 20% Drop) in Stock Prices
Vanguard and Goldman Sachs recently predicted that the odds of a "correction" which is a 10% stock market drop, or a "bear market" a 20% drop, are from 70%-88% respectively. Research from 7Twelve Advisors, LLC suggests that a deeply diversified investment portfolio may be an ideal way to absorb a significant stock market shock. - March 22, 2018 - 7Twelve Advisors, LLC
New Day Highlights Latest Environmental Insurance Trends at 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, highlighted the Current Trends in the Environmental Marketplace at the 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC) held in Houston, Texas. Joined by Kenneth Cornell, managing... - March 22, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Taps Lilyana Saunders as a Florida Workers' Compensation Underwriter
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. announces the addition of Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, Lilyana "Lili" Saunders, to the Sanford, Florida office. She will be writing small comp accounts, as well as building relationships with agents and growing AUI’s book of business. Lili... - March 22, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
ABD Announces Chris Cordes as Executive Vice President
ABD Insurance and Financial Services announced today that Chris Cordes has joined the company as Executive Vice President and Market Leader within the Employee Benefits practice. Chris brings 30 years of insurance and benefits experience to ABD and will focus on growing ABD’ Midwest presence... - March 21, 2018 - Newfront
SterlingRisk Insurance Raises More Than $63,000 for the American Heart Association
17th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon - March 17, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Brittany Negron Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Brittany Negron has been named a consultant within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. Her responsibilities include working with New Day’s partners... - March 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Wiley Insurance Agency Adds New Team Member
Melissa Burton joins agency as new customer service representative, agent. - March 15, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
ClaimVantage Attends Annual Integrated Benefits Institute Forum in San Francisco This Week
As a technology vendor, ClaimVantage will discuss and explore industry trends with industry thought leaders and attendees. - March 14, 2018 - ClaimVantage
The Launch of a Preferred Share Database - Cdnprefs - A Fundamentally New Way for Investors to Access Information
The new database – Cdnprefs.com - is the first product that offers retail investors and asset managers a low cost database, providing access to a niche fixed income segment: preferred shares. - March 13, 2018 - Minerva Tech
Three HUB International Consultants Recognized by Risk & Insurance® Power Broker® Awards
HUB employee benefits consultants honored as Power Broker® winners and finalist - March 12, 2018 - HUB International - West Region
Best Financial Services Website to be Named by 22nd Annual WebAward Competition
The best Financial Services websites will be recognized as part of their 22nd annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 96 industries, including banking, credit union, insurance, investment, mutual funds and financial services websites, based on the seven criteria of a successful web site. - March 12, 2018 - Web Marketing Association
ArmadaCare Announces a New Suite of Supplemental Insurance Products
ArmadaCare has launched a new suite of supplemental insurance products, further strengthening its market-leading position in the group targeted supplemental health benefits market. This innovative suite of supplemental benefits enables companies to strike the right balance between two competing... - March 10, 2018 - ArmadaCare
Insurance Agent Does What He Can to Stand Out from All Other Agents
In a world where thousands of local insurance agents compete for business Bob Sopcak (soap-check) does what he can to stand out from all other agents. He works for the Pasquinelli Insurance Agency, family owned and operated, that has been in business 45 years representing Erie Insurance and a few... - March 07, 2018 - Pasquinelli Insurance Agency
Association's Medicare Supplement Insurance Agent Directory Growth Continues
The national directory of local Medicare insurance agents made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance added over 100 new agents in February. The online directory prepares to celebrate it's one year anniversary. - March 02, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Adds New Team Members
St. Louis-based company adds four experienced employees to organization - March 02, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Addition of Commercial Specialty Underwriter, Siran Wixom, to Oak Ridge Office
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to welcome Siran Wixom to the Oak Ridge office as a Commercial Specialty Underwriter. She will be handling small to medium size Commercial Specialty accounts. Siran brings close to 20 years’ experience in the insurance industry to her new role,... - March 01, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Neshobe Falls Insurance Agency Opens in Brandon, VT
Vermont Agency is newest addition to Satellite Agency Network Group. - February 28, 2018 - SAN Group
Global Excel Management Inc. Will Acquire the Business of Active Claims Management Inc.
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce it will acquire the business of Active Claims Management Inc. (ACM), as well as CanAm Special Risk Insurance Agency Limited, effective March 1, 2018 or such later date when all conditions of closing are met. With this acquisition, Global Excel... - February 27, 2018 - Global Excel Management
Playing the Game: Create Your Legacy and Preserve Your Estate for Future Generations
In "Playing the Game," Paul Remack applies his years of financial experience to questions that haunt anyone planning to retire with significant assets. The most important thing to understand is that you are playing a game whether you realize it or not. Remack explains why Wealth Transfer and Distribution is a game, and he shows you how that game is played. He lays out the necessary steps for planning retirement and how to avoid unnecessary conflict with the IRS. - February 23, 2018 - Remack Associates, Inc.
Kenneth Company of Stockton Set to Release Integrated Payroll Services to Its Clients
With the addition of payroll services to an existing offering of health insurance, employee benefits, work comp insurance, and HR services, Kenneth Company is able to add tremendous value to its clients while reducing costs. - February 23, 2018 - Kenneth Company
Association Guide Details Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Strategy for Annuity Owners
A just published guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shares a little-known planning strategy that can benefit millions of Americans with annuities. - February 22, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, Alon Cohn to the Sanford Office
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the recent hire of Workers’ Compensation Underwriter, Alon Cohn to the Sanford, Florida office. - February 16, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Nations Companies Offers Encompass Integration Enhancements and Announces That It is an Exhibitor of the Ellie Mae Experience 2018
Nations Companies unique integration with Encompass offers their clients huge productivity gains and an average of 5 to 6 loan modifications per file. - February 14, 2018 - Nations Lending Services
New AALTCI Guide Explores Section 1035 Exchanges for Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
A new guide for consumers just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance explores ways to convert existing annuity and life insurance policies into protection that can also provide tax free long-term care insurance benefits. - February 14, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance