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$38k Per Employee Penalty for ACA Non-Compliance: Obamacare Expert Explains How to Avoid ACA Penalties
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) compliance deadline for large employers is Jan. 1, 2015. However, businesses must have strategies in place before Nov. 15, 2014, says Attorney, Leading Business Strategist and ACA Expert Kaya Bromley, who shares how businesses can avoid incurring penalties that can cost $38,000/employee. For tips on how to avoid Obamacare penalties, download Bromley’s free ACA guide or purchase her book, “The Employer’s Guide to Obamacare,” at http://yourobamacareadvisors.com/. - October 02, 2014 - Your Obamacare Advisors
RAM Technologies, Inc. Develops Strategic Alliance with FlexTech, Inc. to Satisfy Increased Demand for HEALTHsuite® Mercato Solution
RAM Technologies has teamed with FlexTech, Inc. to increase bandwidth of professional and implementation services for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage health plans. - October 02, 2014 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Kim Vincent Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Kim Vincent has joined New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage, as an account manager responsible for fulfilling the product and information needs of the company’s... - September 30, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
ClaimVantage CEO to Attend EBN Benefits Forum & Expo
EBN Benefits Forum & Expo to take place in Boca Raton, FL September 29-October 1st. - September 27, 2014 - ClaimVantage
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month - the Perfect Time to Make Sure Your Insurance Plans Are Up to Date
Sometimes life just happens. One day things can be going smoothly, when the next, you’re thrown a curve ball. Since no one knows what the future holds, taking steps to put a financial safety net in place will provide you with peace of mind knowing you are prepared for when the unexpected... - September 25, 2014 - National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors Inland Empire Chapter
Third Largest Medicare Plan in Puerto Rico Migrates Business to HEALTHsuite® Mercato from RAM Technologies, Inc.
One of the largest health plans on the island of Puerto Rico has increased their use of the HEALTHsuite Mercato health care administrative software solution to increase efficiency in their Medicare Advantage business. - September 25, 2014 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Celebrates Life Insurance Awareness Month
Naples, Florida based insurance company offers free life insurance quotes to celebrate. - September 25, 2014 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance
Worth It Project Works to End Child Slavery Through Life Insurance Purchases
St. Louis-based BryanMark Group launches Worth It Project a life insurance based charitable endeavor focused on the fight against child slavery. - September 24, 2014 - Worth It Project
Patricia Piper Promoted to Regional Claim Manager by Texas Third Party Claim Administrator Alternative Service Concepts
Formerly a senior claim adjuster based in Irving, Texas, Pat Piper has been promoted by third party claim administrator Alternative Service Concepts. - September 24, 2014 - Alternative Service Concepts
Every 100 Legal Sector Jobs Supports 67 Jobs in Rest of Economy - Total Insurance Responds
Total Insurance has responded to Law Society Deputy Vice-President Robert Bourns' comments that every 100 jobs in the legal services sector supports a further 67 in the wider economy. - September 24, 2014 - Total Insurance
Over 70% of Live Insurance News Readers Ask for Health Care Reform Repair
As we all know, new health care reform regulations mandated from the Affordable Care Act are almost one year old now. Results from a survey from LiveInsuranceNews.com has revealed over half their readership is showing signs of discontent with new healthcare reform. - September 23, 2014 - Live Insurance News
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. Magazine’s 500/5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies
Leading Specialty Intermediary for Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Industry Ranks Among Top Half of All Ranked Insurance Companies in Annual Listing Celebrating Entrepreneurial Success - September 23, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
ClaimVantage Exhibits at 105th ICA Annual Education Conference
The ICA annual education conference encourages the sharing of ideas relating to Disability and Life claims administration and processing. - September 22, 2014 - ClaimVantage
Interactive Health is Gold Sponsor of Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 6th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) is pleased to announce Interactive Health as the newly confirmed gold level Sponsor for the 2014 conference taking place September 21-24 in Washington D.C. Interactive Health provides comprehensive worksite wellness solutions that... - September 19, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Solicitors' Professional Negligence Claims Cost £250m Annually - Total Insurance Responds
Total Insurance has remarked on the size of solicitors' professional negligence claims. - September 19, 2014 - Total Insurance
EXIGIS to Participate in 2014 URMIA Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will attend the 45th Annual University Risk Management and Insurance Association (URMIA) Conference in Louisville, KY. - September 17, 2014 - Exigis, LLC.
Independent Health Insurance Agents Set to March on Capitol Hill
With the 2015 healthcare marketplace open enrollment period just around the corner, independent health insurance agents are seeking a seat at the table in the United States Congress. Planned for September 24th, a march on Capitol Hill has been organized by Health Agents for America (HAFA), the... - September 17, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Would Solicitors' Professional Indemnity Insurance Premiums Fall if the Mandatory Minimum Fell?
Total Insurance investigates whether the proposed reduction in solicitors' mandatory minimum PII would affect premiums. - September 17, 2014 - Total Insurance
Dr Frank Tomecek Receives Risk All Star Award
Emerge Diagnostics, is pleased to announce today that Frank Tomecek, MD, received the Risk All Star Award from Risk & Insurance for his groundbreaking work with Emerge Diagnostics. Risk All Stars stand out from their peers by overcoming challenges through creativity, passion, and perseverance. - September 15, 2014 - Emerge Diagnostics
Marianna Vela Named National Account Executive for Third Party Administrator Alternative Service Concepts
Marianna Vela assumes the primary role of business development throughout the State of Texas and the region for TPA Alternative Service Concepts. - September 14, 2014 - Alternative Service Concepts
Willis Programs Launches Community Association Insurance
Willis Programs introduces the Community Association Guard Insurance program. This community association insurance solution was developed to provide insurance coverage for common area property and liability exposures that can arise from activities and management of a property. - September 11, 2014 - Willis Programs
ClaimVantage Showcases Employer and Employee Portals at ROSE Conference
The Thirtieth Annual ROSE Conference will take place in Minnesota on September 10-12, 2014. - September 09, 2014 - ClaimVantage
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance, the Largest Single P&C Insurance Company in Japan Established
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc., the largest single P&C insurance company in Japan, was established today. In conjunction with this establishment, the NKSJ Group has been rebranded as the Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Group. 1. Establishment of Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc. On September 1,... - September 05, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Top 10 Claims
Each September, the North American Pet Health Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works. This year, the organization is driving home the message that being insured really does pay by sharing NAPHIA... - September 05, 2014 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Launches First “Typhoon Guard" Insurance to Support Mitigating Climate Damage of Farmers in the Philippines
PGA Sompo Japan Insurance Inc., a subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. in the Philippines, will start selling “Typhoon Guard Insurance.” - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Leading-Edge Social Value Assessment of Biodiversity Program Released by Sompo Japan Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan Nipponkoa has joined with the Public Management and Social Strategy Institute and Social Impact Research in utilizing social return on investment ("SROI") analysis to calculate the social value of the biodiversity conservation activities. Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and... - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
“SAVE JAPAN Project” Enters Its Fourth Year: Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Continues Protecting Biodiversity Throughout Japan
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. - September 04, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Third Party Administrator Alternative Service Concepts Named a Business Insurance Best Places to Work in Insurance Honoree
The sixth annual Best Places to Work in Insurance award program, a joint effort between Business Insurance magazine and Best Companies Group, recognizes TPA Alternative Service Concepts. - September 04, 2014 - Alternative Service Concepts
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Warns Consumers About the Effects a Credit Score and Insurance Score Can Have on Insurance Policies
Naples Florida Insurance Agency Debunks Misconceptions Regarding Florida Insurance Rates and Their Relationship to Credit and Insurance Scores. - September 04, 2014 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance
Gulf Coast Educators Insurance Dispels Flood Insurance Myths
Naples, Florida Based Insurance Agency answers important flood insurance questions. - August 31, 2014 - Gulf Coast Educators Insurance
Employer Healthcare Benefits Congress Joins Forces with HR Professionals Association
Partnership Links Organizations for Education, Research, Technology, and Best Practices - August 30, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Long Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Presentation
Insurance agents who market and sell long term care insurance have free access to watch a presentation recorded at the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's 2014 Sales Summit. - August 30, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Total Insurance Responds to LSB's Delay to SRA Solicitors PI Amendments
Solicitors professional indemnity insurance experts Total Insurance have responded to news that the LSB has delayed its proposed changes to solicitors PII arrangements. - August 30, 2014 - Total Insurance
Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. Is the Newly Confirmed Silver Level Sponsor for the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 6th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) is pleased to announce Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc. as the newly confirmed Silver Level Sponsor for the 2014 conference taking place September 21-24 in Washington D.C. As an expert health benefits partner since 1982, Nova... - August 29, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 6th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress is Pleased to Announce SeeChange Health as the Sponsor of the Healthy Food Roundtable
“We are pleased to have SeeChange sponsoring the Healthy Food Roundtable,” said Jonathan Edelheit, CEO of the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress. “Much of Corporate Wellness focuses on exercise and living an active lifestyle, but that is just half of the wellness puzzle. - August 29, 2014 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Inc. Magazine Ranks ReEmployAbility, Inc. on Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of specialty early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, is named as an honoree on Inc. Magazine’s 2014 Inc. 500|5000 list of fastest growing private companies in the U.S. The company debuted on the magazine’s... - August 28, 2014 - ReEmployAbility
Beacon Insurance Group Expands Coastal Homeowner’s Insurance Offerings
Provides Competitive Homeowners Insurance Options for Clients and Prospects - August 28, 2014 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Revving Up the Job Hunt with Insure Your Motor
St Giles Trust Cymru’s Choices young people recently enjoyed an Insight Morning learning about working life at an insurance contact centre with Insure Your Motor, part of The A & A Group, in Cwmbran South Wales. The Trust's young attendees are currently unemployed and job seeking. The... - August 28, 2014 - Insure Your Motor
Medicare Supplement Insurance CEOs to Speak at Association Conference
The heads of a number of leading Medicare Supplement insurance companies will speak in the upcoming national forum organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 28, 2014 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Change in Plans: Partnership to Connect HR Professionals with Cost-Saving Options at World Medical Tourism Congress
Medical Tourism Association joins forces with Human Resource Professionals Association at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept., 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C. - August 27, 2014 - Medical Tourism Association™
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host OPPI Workshop at 34th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Leading Industry Expert to Explore Latest Owners Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) Insurance Trends, Risks & Costs - August 26, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Insurance Broker Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Ltd. Optimize Their Website for Mobile Devices
Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Ltd, a trusted insurance broker serving Toronto and the surrounding area, has announced that they’ve recently optimized their website for use over mobile devices. - August 24, 2014 - Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd
Long Term Care Insurance Association Launches Effort Focused on New Ways to Reduce Costs
A consumer campaign focused on newer long term care insurance options that can greatly benefit consumers was launched today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - August 23, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Offers New Member Discount
A special $100 savings offer is now available to insurance and financial professionals joining the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 22, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Limelight Health Launches New Website, New Technology Tools for Health Insurance Agents
Limelight Health is a technology startup creating mobile technology tools & solutions for health insurance agents. Today, Limelight announced the launch of their new website and QuotePad™, the first live, all-in-one quote engine for health insurance agents. - August 21, 2014 - Limelight Health
Randall A. Hoover Qualifies for Soaring Eagle Award
Randall A. Hoover, ChFC, REBC, CLU, RHU, LIC, AIF Qualifies for Soaring Eagle Award. - August 21, 2014 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Bombardier Aerospace's Michelle Lytle, U.S. Corporate Wellness Administrator to Speak at the 6th Self-Funding Conference
The 6th Annual Self-Funding Conference is pleased to announce Michelle Lytle, U.S. Corporate Wellness Administrator, Bombardier Aerospace, as a speaker at the Sept 20-24 event in D.C. this year. The Health Insurance Exchange Conference is part of the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress,... - August 21, 2014 - Self Funding Magazine
Hewlett Packard's Mark Monteyne to Speak at 6th Corporate Wellness Conference
The 6th Annual Corporate Wellness Conference is pleased to announce Mark Monteyne, Health & Wellness Consultant, Hewlett Packard, as a speaker at the September 20-24, 2014 event in D.C this year. The Corporate Wellness Conference is part of the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress,... - August 21, 2014 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Health Agents for America President and CEO Ronnell Nolan to Speak at 6th Annual National Healthcare Reform Conference
Ronnell Nolan, President and CEO of HAFA to speak on the topic “Day on the Hill Workshop ~ How to Communicate with Legislators.” - August 21, 2014 - Healthcare Reform Magazine
Hub International Insurance Services Inc, Chief Compliance Officer Sibyl Bogardus to Speak at 6th Annual Healthcare Reform Conference
Sibyl Bogardus, Chief Compliance Officer, Hub International Insurance Services Inc. to present on the topic "Taking Leadership in Health Reform: Retaking Control of Our Future" - August 21, 2014 - Healthcare Reform Magazine