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SleepSafe Drivers® Executive Selected to Speak on the Importance of Fatigue Management Programs at Safety and Risk Control Workshops
Cottingham & Butler schedules Steven Garrish to speak at several of its Transportation Safety and Risk Control Workshops about how fatigue management programs specialized for high-risk occupations can save lives, improve driver health, cut costs and boost recruitment and retention programs. - April 06, 2017 - SleepSafe Drivers, Inc.
Majority of Short-Term Care Insurance Buyers Are Over 60 Reports NACSTCi
Nearly 93 percent of individuals who purchased a new short-term care insurance policy in 2016 were age 61 or older according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - April 06, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Michelle C. Onesto Recognized as a VIP Member by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Michelle C. Onesto of Thousand Oaks, California has been recognized as a VIP Member for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of financial and insurance services. About Michelle C. Onesto Ms. Onesto has over 14... - April 05, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires ChargeCare International Limited
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ChargeCare International Limited which will be effective April 7, 2017. With this acquisition, Global Excel reinforces its position as a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions. - April 04, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.
Research Highlights Pet Insurance Best Practices
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association presented new research for veterinarians at the annual meeting of the American Animal Hospital Association. The research highlights the 10 best practices used by veterinarians who are most successful in educating clients about the benefits of pet health insurance. - April 01, 2017 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Moran Insurance Acquires Ameriway Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida
Moran Insurance has added to its personal and business insurance lines with the acquisition of an agency located in Duval County, Florida. - March 31, 2017 - Moran Insurance
Advisory Center Reports Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Paying More Claims
The number of new short-term care insurance claims opened increased significantly and companies paid nearly six percent more in claim benefits in 2016 according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 31, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Webinar on How Insurers Can Invest in Data Analytics to Improve Decisions with Insights
ASSYST will host a Complimentary Webinar on Insurance Data Analytics Actionable insights, smarter decisions, and improved business outcomes. Participants will learn how “PanBI” can help insurance agencies understand and manage their data not just for decision support but drive growth. Join them for their next webinar on April 6 to learn more. - March 31, 2017 - ASSYST Inc.
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2017 Market Update
Annual Industry Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges & Predictions - March 29, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Charles A. Caronia Honored as a Top Executive by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Charles A. Caronia of Oyster Bay, New York has been honored as a Top Executive for 2017 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding achievements and high level of success in the field of insurance. About Charles A. Caronia Mr. Caronia has over 45 years experience in... - March 29, 2017 - Strathmore Worldwide
eDoc4U Receives NCQA Certifications
eDoc4U, a leading provider of population health management and provider solutions, announced today it has been certified for a third time by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). - March 28, 2017 - eDoc4U
Small Business Provides Big Solution for Working Parents
Small Business offers In Home Postpartum Visits by a Registered Nurse as a solution for companies that can't afford paid leave. Visits improve outcomes for parents and babies and are affordable. - March 28, 2017 - LetMommySleep
Insurance Brokers Reveal Top Managing General Agents (MGAs)
15 Managing General Agents received top marks in the latest report by Insurance Business UK. - March 24, 2017 - Key Media
Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Policy Sales Grow 16.7 Percent
Short-term care insurance policy sales and new business premium increased in 2016 reports the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 24, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Millennium Brokers Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Springfield, Mo. agency becomes member of insurance alliance. - March 23, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Partners with Insurance Media Services
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced it will conduct a national awareness campaign and has selected Insurance Media Serevices to implement the effort. - March 23, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
American Insurance Alliance Hires New Insurance Consultant
Barnhart, Mo. insurance agency is a member of St. Louis, Mo. based alliance. - March 18, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Graves Insurance Group Owner Earns Specialty Certification
Bob Graves is the only Missourian with this certification. - March 16, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes New Marketing Representative, Eric Dail
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new Marketing Representative, Eric Dail, to the Oak Ridge office. - March 16, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
500 Register for AAMSI's Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales Summit
Some 500 Medicare Supplement insurance agents and financial professionals have pre-registered to attend the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's free 1-day summit for insurance agents. - March 12, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Command Investigations Named Exclusive Social Security Number Verification Program™ Provider for A1HR
Command Investigations’ Social Security Number Verification Program™ (SSNVP™) was recently adopted by A1HR, a national professional employer organization (PEO). This exclusive designation allows A1HR the ability to validate all Social Security numbers (SSN) used during the claim... - March 10, 2017 - Command Investigations
Top Niche Insurance Businesses Revealed in New Report
Insurance Business America reveals 60 of the leading specialist insurance businesses in the country. - March 09, 2017 - Key Media
New Report Recognizes Canada’s Premiere Insurance Brokerages
Top insurance brokerages in Canada named in national report. - March 08, 2017 - Key Media
ASSYST to Host Live Webinar on Insurance Data Analytics
Upcoming webinar on "Data Analytics" - a one to one from Insurance Analytics Specialist, Mr. Ali Alkalamchi. Apt for all small to medium sized businesses who can get real time actionable data through the insights from ASSYST's very own tool, PanBI. - March 08, 2017 - ASSYST Inc.
AHL Insurance Agency Becomes Member of Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
20-year-old independent insurance agency joins alliance. - March 07, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
MCS Achieves kCura’s Relativity “Best in Service” Designation
The MCS Group, Inc. has been awarded kCura’s Blue-level Relativity Best in Service designation for their product knowledge, secure infrastructure and outstanding customer service to Relativity end-users. - March 06, 2017 - The MCS Group, Inc.
DrivSafe Launches Mobile Telematics in Canada
DrivSafe telematics helps auto insurance companies identify good drivers and offer them lower rates. - March 05, 2017 - DrivSafe
Medicare Supplement Insurance Online Agent Directory Relaunched by AAMSI
The national online directory of Medicare Supplement insurance agents was relaunched today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - March 03, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes New Marketing Representative, Felipe Grinan
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a new Marketing Representative, Felipe Grinan, to the Sanford, Florida office. He will be working with agencies throughout South Florida, including those in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach and the Keys. His background in with... - March 02, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
American Insurance Alliance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Barnhart, Mo. agency becomes member of insurance alliance. - March 01, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
13.1 Million Americans Own Medicare Supplement Insurance Reports Association
The number of Americans with Medigap insurance grew 7.5 percent last year according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 26, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Honored as Five Star Network
St. Louis, Mo.-based alliance earns prestigious national recognition. - February 25, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin and End at Home Reports AALTCI
Most newly opened long-term care insurance claims begin at home according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 25, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Registrations for AAMSI's Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Grow
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reports record-breaking attendance for the upcoming 2017 Medicare Supplement Summit. - February 24, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AUI Welcomes Carrie Bay in Her Promotion to Marketing Director
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce that our former Marketing Representative, Carrie Bay, has been promoted to Director of Marketing for AUI. Formerly handling marketing in their Southern region, including Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia, Carrie will now be coordinating all... - February 24, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Address Environmental Exposures & Claims at 2017 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will address the “Environmental Exposures & Claims... - February 22, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Newly Funded CONCIERGE MED+ SERVICES LLC., Offers WC Space an Evidence Based Medical Treatment System to Assist Claims with Early Intervention and Medical Spend Oversight
CONCIERGE MED+SERVICES LLC, announced that they (with the assistance of a private funding group) have launched a new company to better meet the current demands of the Workers’ Compensation Industries’ continuous need for evidence-based ancillary & claims intervention services. - February 22, 2017 - CONCIERGE MED SERVICES LLC.
The Cason Group Names Ryan Evans VP of Operations
The Cason Group is pleased to announce that Ryan Evans has been named Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Evans directs The Cason Group’s sales and marketing operations. Evans has been with The Cason Group since 2006, most recently as Director of Operations. Evans, a... - February 22, 2017 - The Cason Group
HUB International Millennial Compensation and Performance Survey Reveals Traditional Practices Not Working
The objective for this study was the identification of compensation and performance practices that are important to millennials. By sharing key takeaways, HUB International hopes you gain insight into what reward practices work best for this growing employee population. - February 21, 2017 - HUB International - West Region
GBS Becomes Only TPA Designated AM Best’s “Expert Service Provider" 12 Consecutive Times
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces that AM Best Company has branded GBS as a client recommended, “Expert Service Provider” for the 12th consecutive year. GBS is the only Third Party Administrator (TPA) to achieve this designation 12 consecutive times. President and CEO of GBS James... - February 20, 2017 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
TU-Automotive Partnered with CrowdReviews.com to Announce Connected Car Insurance Europe 2017; Metromile CEO Joins the Keynote Speaker Line-Up
TU-Automotive are thrilled to announce that Dan Preston, CEO of Metromile is joining the keynote speaker line-up at Connected Car Insurance Europe 2017 (April 19-20, London). Dan brings an American flavour to an already prestigious speaker line-up composed of the biggest European insurance... - February 17, 2017 - topseos.com
The Cason Group Purchases Williams Insurance Brokerage
The Cason Group has purchased Williams Insurance Brokerage of Knoxville, Tennessee - February 16, 2017 - The Cason Group
The Resource Center, Inc. Recognized as Safeco Insurance Premier Partner
Safeco Insurance has recognized The Resource Center, Inc. Springfield, MO with a Safeco® Premier Partner Program award for performance and partnership. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor. Only... - February 15, 2017 - The Resource Center, Inc.
Agency Revolution Releases New Version of Insurance Marketing Automation Software for Agents & Brokers ~ Award Winning Software Gets Major Upgrade
Agency Revolution has released the newest version of its award-winning marketing automation software for insurance agents and brokers. The new system makes it easy to communicate, deliver value, round accounts and keep customers longer. The Connect software currently integrates with AMS360, QQ Evolution, Powerbroker, Hawksoft, and TAM. Epic and Xanatek integration are available in beta. - February 14, 2017 - Agency Revolution
New Review of Surety Programs for Service and Supply/Install Contracting
In underwriting public works’ contractors, surety companies extensively prequalify those businesses to confirm that they have the capital, capacity, experience and character to perform the specific contract. But, public funds are spent on a lot of other products and services beyond construction. Private Industry has always provided goods and services to our government entities. Supply and Service Contract awards make up a significant portion of governmental budgets across the country. - February 13, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Ellsworth Insurance Agency Hires New Employee
Edwardsville, Illinois agency is a member of Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. - February 12, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
A Digital Assistant Built for Insurance Advisors by Insurance Advisors
Finaeo launches platform for insurance advisors, automating back-office administration by providing a digital assistant powered by a custom-built CRM engine enabling insurance advisors to focus on what they do best: build strong client relationships. - February 10, 2017 - Finaeo. Inc.
Exclusive RRS Xpress Autoguard Program: Covering the Gap of Physical Damage Loss Settlement
Reliance Risk Solutions (RRS), the high net worth personal insurance division of Appalachian Underwriters, has developed an industry-exclusive program called Xpress Autoguard. Xpress Autoguard addresses a significant coverage gap for many personal and commercial automobile policies with regard to... - February 10, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Local Financial Professionals Don Bergis and Jared Elson Receive Prestigious Sales Award
Area licensed investment advisors and insurance professionals Don Bergis and Jared Elson received a rare honor in January when they were inducted into Advisors Excel’s Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place during Advisors Excel’s 2017 World Series of Sales Awards Night in San Diego,... - February 09, 2017 - Regent Wealth Management
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Employee
Meaghan Dowd earns promotion after achieving industry certification. - February 09, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management