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International Association of Who's Who Names Doreen A. Buckley as Professional of the Year
Doreen A. Buckley of Spring Hill, Florida, recognized by the International Assoc. of Who’s Who for exemplary achievements in the field of Insurance Services. - August 15, 2017 - International Association of Who's Who
Midland Commerce Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
St. Louis insurance agency owner has more than 20 years of industry experience. - August 12, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
JGS Insurance Among Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies by Insurance Journal
JGS Insurance, a market leading New Jersey insurance agency, announced today that it has been named a Top 100 Property/Casualty Agency by Insurance Journal. The Top 100 list is ranked by total property/casualty agency revenue for 2016. “Once again JGS Insurance has been recognized by a... - August 11, 2017 - JGS Insurance
Willis Programs’ Debt Collection Insurance Program Joins the ACA International
Willis Programs’, CollectionGuard insurance program, is specifically designed for debt collectors, debt buyers and collection attorneys. - August 10, 2017 - Willis Programs
SterlingRisk Insurance Names Marci Waterman Chief Operating Officer
Marci Waterman, Esq., has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SterlingRisk Insurance, one of the nation’s top independently owned insurance brokerage firms. Waterman, who joined SterlingRisk in 2013, most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for the organization. Her... - August 05, 2017 - SterlingRisk Insurance
American PetroLog is Awarded Texas Mutual Insurance’s Safety Grant
Safety grant has been awarded to American PetroLog's Venus, TX transload and storage terminal serving BNSF Railway. - August 04, 2017 - American PetroLog
Charles L. Stern, Jr, Partner, Steeg Law Firm, LLC to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Charles L. Stern, Jr, Partner, Steeg Law Firm, LLC will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Title Insurance: What Lies Ahead in... - August 04, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
Australia’s Rising Stars of Insurance Revealed
50 individuals have been recognised among talented young professionals making their mark on the insurance industry. - August 04, 2017 - Key Media
Medicare Supplement Association Launches New Agent Tools for Medigap Agents
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced it will make available a series of marketing tools for Medigap agents in anticipation of 2017 Open Enrollment Period. - August 03, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Chloeta Introduces Innovative Wildfire Loss Prevention Strategies for Insurers
Wildfires cause approximately $2.2 billion in losses annually to the insurance industry. Chloeta is employing proven strategies to limit the number of claims experienced by property casualty underwriters. These wildfire loss prevention and risk mitigation services are available nationally to insurers. - August 02, 2017 - Chloeta
Michael R. O’Donnell, Partner, Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP to Speak at The Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Michael R. O’Donnell, Partner, Riker Danzig Scherer Hyland & Perretti LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Title... - August 01, 2017 - The Knowledge Group
AAMSI's Local Medicare Supplement Agent Directory Marks Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reports that it's online directory used by consumers to find local Medicare insurance agents marked a milestone, the 500th agent listed. - July 29, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Markerstudy Implements Claims Validation at Point of Quote with CRIF
Markerstudy processes many millions of motor insurance quotes per day and was seeking a solution to enable the business to validate risk more accurately and earlier in the process. In order to screen for potential fraud and data manipulation whilst returning quotes at high speed, Markerstudy needed an automated and configurable solution that could both scale and adapt to business need. - July 29, 2017 - CRIF
Commercial Insurance Agents Reveal Top Industry Carriers
38 companies have come out on top in a list recognizing the top carriers voted by insurance agents. - July 28, 2017 - Key Media
FNA Insurance Services’ Michele Burke Named President of the Monmouth Ocean Chapter of New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters
FNA Insurance Services (FNA), a leading employee benefits general insurance agency, announced that Michele Burke, Vice President of Employee Benefits, has been elected President of the Monmouth-Ocean Chapter (MOAHU) of the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters (NJAHU) effective July 1, 2017. - July 27, 2017 - FNA Insurance Services
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Prepares for Open Enrollment Effort
A consumer awareness and education initiative linked to the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment period is planned by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The campaign will help link consumers with local Medicare insurance agents. - July 26, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Sapiens Intends to Leverage Microsoft’s Two New Data Centres for Its Cloud-Based Services in South Africa
Sapiens’ partnership with Microsoft Azure, robust presence in South Africa, and innovative technology will enable local insurers to benefit from end-to-end, cloud-based solutions. - July 26, 2017 - Sapiens
Marketforce to Host The Future of General Insurance on 7th & 8th November in QEII Centre, London
The Future of General Insurance is the leading event for insurers in the UK and across Europe. Over 400 senior level executives come here to learn from their peers as well as meet professionals services & technology providers who can deliver new solutions for their business. - July 22, 2017 - Marketforce
Powers Insurance and Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Relocate Headquarters
Companies move from Clayton to the City of St. Louis after 25 years - July 21, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports 39 Percent Increase in Consumer Inquiries
The number if consumers requesting long term care insurance information and costs from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance increased 39 percent in the first half of 2017. - July 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
South Coast Surety's New Program Helps Landscape Contractors Generate More Profits
Fear of dealing with Surety Bond Companies keeps a lot of Landscape Contractors from bidding on annual maintenance contracts or landscape installations and repair work. South Coast Surety has developed a new Commercial Contract Surety Program that actually helps firms get established or improve their ability to bid on the growing number of public works. - July 19, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Weather Risk Mapping Promotes Resilience to Adverse Weather
Weather Risk Mapping, LLC announces the availability of its web-based platform to quantify, monitor and forecast operational weather risk for weather-sensitive businesses. - July 19, 2017 - Weather Risk Mapping, LLC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director Gives Free BFO Marketing Webinar
A free webinar on BFO Marketing for insurance agents was given today by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. BFO stands for Be Found Online shared Jesse Slome, the Association's head and an award-winning marketing professional. - July 19, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Introduces Enhanced E&O Policy
A new low cost E&O policy for agents selling Medicare Supplement insurance was rolled out by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - July 16, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Firm Solutions and assure360 Consolidate to Offer Expanded Law Firm and Mortgage Servicer Solutions
New single company now offers complete technology, outsourcing and consulting solutions as one brand within the a360inc family of companies. - July 13, 2017 - a360inc
Safe Money Broadcasting Acquires Independent Consumer Financial Education Website
Introducing the first-ever, completely independent platform to educate consumers about guaranteed retirement and insurance solutions. SafeMoney.com lets advisors promote themselves, enhance credibility with national branding, and enjoy a full-service client education program with no business requirements to any financial company. - July 13, 2017 - Safe Money Broadcasting
30-Year-Old EPA Wetlands Case Takes Favorable Turn for Aggrieved Pennsylvania Farmer
The Kogan Law Group, P.C. Reports How a Federal Court’s Reopening of a 1990 EPA-Farmer Wetlands Case for New Discovery and the Filing of $8 Million of Administrative Claims Against the Government May Facilitate the Resolution of a Very Costly Legal Dispute. - July 12, 2017 - The Kogan Law Group, P.C.
Berkley Design Professional Announces New Hires & Promotions
Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has significantly bolstered its underwriting staff with the addition and promotion of five professionals. "We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our brokers and... - July 12, 2017 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Viking Bond Service, Inc. Executive Vice President Thomas C. Buckner Attends NASBP Annual Meeting
The Vice President of Viking Bond Service, Inc., a provider of license surety bonds to Florida motor vehicle dealers, Thomas C. Buckner recently attended the National Association of Surety Bond Producers 2017 Annual Meeting. - July 12, 2017 - Viking Bond Service, Inc.
RSA Subscribes to CRIF’s Centralised Industry Database for Pet Insurance Claims
RSA has consolidated its in-house claim data related to pet claims on the centralised platform. Initially using CACHE Pet at point of claim, the insurer will interrogate the consolidated data to identify fraud and validate claims faster and accurately. - July 12, 2017 - CRIF
Krishen Iyer New Company Launch
Krishen Iyer re-brands Quick Link Marketing and launches Manged Benefits Services which is a marketing company promoting dental, life and health insurance leads as primary verticals. - July 10, 2017 - Managed Benefits
ALTCP.org Releases Go-to Guide on Long Term Care Insurance
The new ebook aims to guide baby boomers and their family members in navigating the world of long term care insurance effectively. - July 02, 2017 - ALTCP.org
Mawazna Enables Consumers to Compare Loan Products in Pakistan
Mawazna provides an online loan comparison platform, helping customers to compare and make informed decisions about choosing personal loans, car loan, and home loans. Mawazna has introduced a more advanced digital platform for comparing loan products in Pakistan. By using Mawazna, consumers can... - July 02, 2017 - Mawazna.com
Leading Women Professionals Revealed in Latest Industry Report
125 women have been recognized as some of the insurance industry’s top professionals. - July 01, 2017 - Key Media
IFP Adds New Arsenal to Insurance Division
Tampa based Independent Financial Partners (IFP) has added support capabilities to its insurance group division in conjunction with one of its newest advisor firms, the Advanced Strategies Group (ASG). ASG, led by Jeff Acheson, specializes in serving high net-worth individuals, retirement plan sponsors, business owners, CPA firms, law firms, and various other financial services and employee benefit firms. - July 01, 2017 - Independent Financial Partners
Watkins Insurance Group Welcomes Chris Scott as Vice President of Finance
Scott Brings His Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group - June 30, 2017 - Watkins Insurance Group
Mostly Medicaid Launches Gold Standard Online Training for the Medicaid Industry
After leading the Medicaid Industry training and consulting verticals for 10 years, Mostly Medicaid has launched an online course catalog to provide professionals working in the Medicaid industry with an entirely new type of training platform. Training.MostlyMedicaid.com offers online Medicaid... - June 29, 2017 - Mostly Medicaid
Trusted Denver Company Opens Roofing Division
Lifetime Windows and Siding is opening a roofing division following the biggest hailstorm in Colorado history. - June 27, 2017 - Lifetime Windows and Siding
Poland's Insurance Sector to Grow in 2017 But Profitability Under Pressure, Inteliace Says in Its New Report
“After overcoming the recent stagnation, total insurance premium in Poland is expected to increase fast at ~7% p.a. through 2019,” said Marcin Mazurek, director of Inteliace Research, during a presentation of Inteliace's latest report, Insurance Market in Poland, 2017-2019. - June 24, 2017 - Inteliace Research
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Administrative Specialist
New St. Louis team member brings expertise to insurance alliance. - June 21, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Shane Kilduff Named Account Administrator at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers has named Shane Kilduff as an account administrator. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales and production efforts for environmental and construction-related professional liability coverage to agents and brokers based nationwide. “Shane is an... - June 20, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Appalachian Underwriters’ Reliance Risk Solutions Partners with an A XV Carrier to Bring a New Admitted Solution for Agency Members
Appalachian Underwriters’ high net worth division, Reliance Risk Solutions, is excited to announce a Fine Art Program which offers customized products and services for commercial and personal inland marine fine art and valuable articles. Coverage includes museums, galleries, private dealers... - June 18, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters' Reliance Risk Solutions Named a Top Personal Insurance Agency by Chubb
Chubb has bestowed its Cornerstone designation on Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Of the approximately 3,200 U.S. personal lines agencies that work with Chubb Personal Risk Services, less than seven percent have earned the Cornerstone designation. “Appalachian Underwriters has worked with... - June 18, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Canada’s Top Insurance Brokers Revealed in Annual Report
34 Insurance professionals have been recognized as the best brokers in the nation. - June 17, 2017 - Key Media
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. / ArtInsuranceNow.com Announces Wall to Wall Exhibition Coverage
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc., a New York based, leading insurance broker of Art & Collectible Insurance and Surety, Construction Bonds since 1949, has announced an insurance program designed for items on display in exhibitions. (subhead) When lending, borrowing or showcasing work in... - June 17, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
UK’s Leading Insurance Specialists Revealed in New Report
7 insurance professionals recognised to be at the top of their specialist areas - June 15, 2017 - Key Media
Innovative Insurance Broker Creates New High Value Jewelry Policy
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. website: ArtInsuranceNow.com partners with A+ XV rated carrier to provide outstanding Jewelry coverage for high-value jewelry from $10,000 up to $6,000,000 in value. - June 15, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Huffman Insurance Group Hires New Agent
Moberly, Mo. agency adds licensed insurance agent to its growing team. - June 15, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Jaime Lawson Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Jaime Lawson has been named account manager at New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business efforts and supplying risk... - June 13, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
University Recruiters Gives the Recruiting Industry a Much-Needed Makeover
University Recruiters is turning the recruiting industry on its head with its “common sense pricing” model, and the world is noticing. The innovative model charges a flat rate based on the successful placement of a job applicant, unlike today’s commission driven recruitment that... - June 12, 2017 - University Recruiters