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VIPSoftware Completes Transition from VerifIP, Adds Insurance and IT Industry Expertise to Board of Directors
VIPSoftware Corp. announced today that it has completed its transition from VerifIP, LLC. With the transition VIPSoftware strengthens its position as a preeminent provider of web-based software solutions and services tailored to meet the complexities of the P&C Insurance Industry. The new www.vipsoftware.com website also launched as part of the announcement. - January 30, 2014 - VIPSoftware
2014 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index Published
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has just released its annual policy cost study. - January 30, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Makes Significant Investment in Calgary-based groupSource LP
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions and Gary Mitchell, a highly respected professional in the group benefits industry, have jointly acquired group insurance provider groupSource LP. - January 29, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
South Coast Surety Announces 2013 as a Banner Year
South Coast Surety closed out 2013 strongly, posting its largest year ever in premium and commission production. For the first time in South Coast Surety’s nearly 20 years of operation they generated more than $8 million in premium, with a near 50/50 split of contract and commercial bond production. This was accomplished while growing both the gross and net volume by more than 10%. - January 28, 2014 - South Coast Surety
Succession Resource Group Expands Team and Focus to Insurance Industry
Succession Resource Group, Inc. (SRG) the industry leader providing acquisition and succession solutions to the financial services industry has added industry veteran Don A. McLaughlin, CLU, CLF, ChFC, MSM to its team of experts. - January 28, 2014 - Succession Resource Group
Sompo Japan Foundation Commits Total of 2.7 Million Yen for Social Welfare Programs in ASEAN Countries
Sompo Japan Foundation makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to improve overseas social welfare. Upon soliciting applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that carry out social welfare activities in ASEAN member nations, the Foundation has decided to provide a total of about 2.7 million Yen. - January 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Northeast Professional Planning Group Launches 3(16) Fiduciary Service
NPPG's 3(16) fiduciary service relieves plan sponsors of the day-to-day administrative strain and compliance concern in operating a retirement plan. - January 26, 2014 - NPPG, Inc.
SIA Group Acquires Parkway Insurance Services
Full-Service Insurance Agency Expands Market Presence in Western North Carolina Through Purchase of Lenoir-Based Agency - January 25, 2014 - SIA Group
5,000 Expected for Long Term Care Insurance Virtual Conference
Some 5,000 insurance and financial professionals are expected to participate in the long term care insurance's first virtual national conference being broadcast by Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos. - January 25, 2014 - Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos
OK Tire Chooses GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to Provide New Employee Benefits Plan
K Tire Stores Inc. chose GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to provide their employee benefits plan, GroupHEALTH CEO Matt Houghton announced today. The plan will roll out on February 1, 2014 to over 450 employees. GroupHEALTH North, a GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Advisor Partner from Prince George,... - January 23, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss New Contractor Professional Liability Trends at Annual AGC Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm, is scheduled to join industry experts in a panel discussion on new trends in contractor professional... - January 22, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Claimvantage Brings Cloud-Based Claims Processing Software to South Africa
South African market holds promise for cloud technology companies. - January 22, 2014 - ClaimVantage
40 Sessions Set for Association's Virtual Long Term Care Insurance Conference
Some 40 workshops and keynotes have been set for the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's first virtual LTC Sales Summit, the industry's first virtual online conference. - January 18, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mike Powell Insurance®, Recognized by Safeco® Insurance for Excellence and Performance
Company Honors Agents through New Founder’s Program. - January 17, 2014 - Mike Powell Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Price Index Makes News
The initial release of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's 2014 Price Index generates positive media coverage is some 400 news outlets. - January 17, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
IMS Campaign Supports Long Term Care Insurance Association Virtual Summit
A national advertising campaign undertaken by Insurance Media Services will create awareness for the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's first virtual sales conference. - January 16, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Website Focuses on DBA Insurance Coverage for US Government and Military Contracts Overseas
Worldwide Risk Management is pleased to announce the launch of their new website www.dbainsurancecoverage.com. This new website will focus solely on Defense Base Act insurance, or DBA insurance, from providing extensive industry information through to visitors being able to obtain quotes for... - January 15, 2014 - Worldwide Risk Management Inc.
Northeast Professional Planning Group Acquires Fitzgerald and Conta Pension Services
Leading NJ benefits firm continues growth with the recent acquisition of a tri-state area pension services firm. - January 12, 2014 - NPPG, Inc.
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Named One of the 2014 Best Companies to Work for in New York State
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc., a full service Insurance/Risk Management Agency, has been named one of the Best Companies to work for in New York State for 2014. Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. celebrated its 85th anniversary in September, 2013 and has been a thriving New York State business... - January 10, 2014 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Sompo Japan Lending "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh to Bring Hope in Japan's Earthquake-Affected Region
Sompo Japan announces its decision to lend out Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" from the collection of Sompo Japan, to the "Special Exhibition: Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'" to be held at the Miyagi Museum of Art from July 15 to August 31, 2014. - January 10, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Local Firm Hosts VA Pension Benefits Workshop
VA Certified Attorney Andrew Cobin; Valuable VA Pension Benefits; Married Veterans May Qualify to Receive $24,000/Year, Lifetime, Tax-Free. - January 07, 2014 - Cobin Law, PLLC
Jaffe and Asher Appoints CEO
Jaffe & Asher LLP is pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2014 Chief Operating Officer, J.D. Rainey, shall assume the position of Chief Executive Officer of Jaffe & Asher (aka J&A) in charge of all business affairs reporting directly to the firm's founding partner, Sanford S. - January 06, 2014 - Jaffe & Asher LLP
Benefit Management Administrators Announces Joint Business Venture with HIX Partners
BMA is entering into a strategic partnership with HIX partners. - January 01, 2014 - BMA
Dive Master Insurance Charitable Donations Reach Over £100,000
Dive Master Insurance, a leading provider of scuba diving insurance, has announced that the amount of money it has donated to charity has now reached over £100,000.00. Since its inception in 1987, Dive Master have donated money and resources to a number of different organisations and... - December 29, 2013 - Dive Master Insurance
ROC Insurance Services Now Offers Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits
ROC Insurances Services is proud to introduce Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits, offered by the Paul Revere Life Insurance Company. "This company broadens and deepens our healthcare representation to the individual and group market," says Doug Warner, VP. Colonial Life provides individuals... - December 28, 2013 - ROC Insurance Services, Inc
Insurance for Construction Companies Simplified by Fairbanks Insurance Brokers
Fairbanks Insurance Brokers are saving construction companies up to 60% on premiums while keeping the process of sign-up simple and easy. - December 28, 2013 - Fairbanks Insurance Brokers
Free Review Finds Life Insurance Claims Being Underpaid by Insurers
A free review of life insurance claim payments is offered by the Center for Life Insurance Disputes. This review has found that insurers owe claimants more money than they are paying. - December 26, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
2014 Long Term Care Insurance Predictions Released by AALTCI
Stable prices, heightened post-Obamacare consumer interest and an expected public debate about a potential Medicaid collapse will result in an 8-to-10 percent increase in long term care insurance sales predicts the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 19, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Announces Long Term Care Insurance CEO Forum Participants
Participants in the 2014 Long Term Care CEO Forum which will be streamed live online from the National Long Term Care Summit were announced today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Firm in The Woodlands, Texas is Honored as an Award Winner from Insurance Companies
Mike Powell Insurance has continued great service for its customers, and its recent, prestigious awards are just the beginning. - December 16, 2013 - Mike Powell Insurance
New Benefits Added to Dental & Vision Extras Discount Program
The Dental & Vision Extras discount program has enhanced membership with the addition of two new benefits: discounts on chiropractic care and discounts on fitness club memberships and equipment. Dental & Vision Extras also offers members discounts on dental and vision care, as well as... - December 11, 2013 - The Dental Care Plus Group
E-Bike Commuters Gain Recognition and Insurance; Insurance Company Offers Coverage for Electric-Assisted Bicycles and Their Riders
E-bikes, bicycles with power assist provided by an electric motor, are rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative method of transportation in metropolitan areas. Until recently, e-bike riders were not covered by insurance. Velosurance, a Fort Lauderdale, FL based insurance agency that launched a... - December 10, 2013 - Velosurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Makes National News
A reminder not to overlook tax deductions for long term care insurance premiums propelled the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance into the news today. - December 08, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
CallFactor.net Offers Advertisers Unique Risk-Free Performance-Based Opportunity
CallFactor Media LLC, Beverly Hills, CA, offers direct response advertisers a unique risk-free opportunity through its online, mobile & TV media initiatives. CallFactor.com delivers opportunities to consumers as a free directory and matching service while CallFactor.net, the company’s B2B website, provides a unique opportunity for Advertisers to benefit from additional consumer calls risk-free. - December 07, 2013 - CallFactor Media LLC
Delaware Named Top Captive Domicile and Steve Kinion Recognized by Captive Review
Captive Review magazine names Delaware as the 2013 U.S. onshore captive domicile of the year. - December 07, 2013 - Delaware Captive Insurance Association
Genworth Long Term Care Insurance Acting Like a Leader, Says AALTCI
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance praised Genworth President Tom McInerney for comments made during the company's investor call. - December 07, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2014 Long Term Care Insurance Tax Guide Published by AALTCI
A new e-guide explaining 2014 tax deductions for long term care insurance information has been produced by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 06, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ReEmployAbility Celebrates Ten Years and 7,000 Injured Workers Returned to Work
ReEmployAbility, the largest national provider of early return-to-work (RTW) services and transitional employment programs, announced the company’s tenth anniversary. Committed to helping injured workers return to their pre-injury employment, ReEmployAbility has helped more than 7,000 injured... - December 05, 2013 - ReEmployAbility
The Starr Group Names Piontek IT Director
The Starr Group is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mark Piontek to IT Director. - December 04, 2013 - The Starr Group
Enservio Partners with Security First Insurance to Streamline the Claim Payment Process for Policyholders
Enservio, Inc., today announced that Security First Insurance, a Florida-based homeowners insurance company, will now offer its policyholders the ReStore Security First Insurance Prepaid MasterCard, a prepaid card loaded with claim settlement funds in the event of losses to personal property. - December 01, 2013 - Enservio
Insurance Companies Lose Out on Almost £200 Million Because of Outdated Data
Research from Postcode Anywhere finds that insurance companies are missing out due to flaws in their data. - November 29, 2013 - PCA Predict
Sompo Japan Co-Sponsors the Picture Book Donation Project for Children in Myanmar
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. announced that it is co-sponsoring the HEARTHEART Project to deliver picture books to children around the world. - November 28, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Association Announces Conference Program
The program for the 2014 National Long Term Care Solutions Sales Conference has just been announced by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - November 25, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association and Leading Insurers Team Up for Summit
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced today that the long term care insurance divisions of John Hancock, New York Life and MedAmerica Insurance Company have agreed to sponsor the upcoming 2014 National Long-Term Care Solutions Sales Summit. "Long term care insurance... - November 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Starr Group Names Arndt Vice President - Operations
The Starr Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Maureen Arndt to Vice President – Operations effective November 2013. Arndt moves to the Vice President - Operations role from her former position as Director of Operations. She will be responsible for spearheading all of The Starr... - November 22, 2013 - The Starr Group
BMA Announces Organ Transplant Program Partnership with Fairmont Specialty
BMA is pleased to announce their Organ Transplant Program partnership with Fairmont Specialty. - November 22, 2013 - BMA
IndiaFirst Life Completes 4 Successful Years in the Indian Life Insurance Industry
One of the youngest and fastest growing life insurers in the country, IndiaFirst Life celebrated its fourth successful year of operations in the Indian insurance sector. - November 22, 2013 - IndiaFirst Life Insurance
ForeSIGHT Medical Introduces Advanced Analytics Reporting Tool for Managing Escalating Workers’ Compensation Surgical Implant Costs
Workers' compensation leader ForeSIGHT Medical releases new reporting and analytics tool that helps identify and control escalating costs in surgical procedures involving implants. - November 21, 2013 - ForeSIGHT Medical
Foundation Insurance of Florida Expansion Plans
Foundation Insurance of Florida is planning to expand in 2014. The Boca Raton based full service insurance agency plans on hiring ten full time employees to join the company. - November 20, 2013 - Foundation Insurance of Florida
The Final Countdown: Teenage Explorer Parker Liautaud Departs for the Willis Resilience Expedition
Watch the journey unfold at www.willisresilience.com - November 20, 2013 - Willis