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Carl Warren & Company Named 2013 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association
Carl Warren & Company, headquartered in Placentia, California, was named the 2013 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. The award was presented at the Association’s 36th Annual Conference in DC. - May 17, 2013 - Carl Warren & Company
Barra & Associates Led by Grant Barra Celebrates Unprecedented Growth in Agents and Revenue
“Over the years, many marketing organizations have dissolved or been swallowed up by insurance carriers, but Barra & Associates has maintained its independence and been able to leverage many growth opportunities,” stated Barra & Associates Managing Partner & CEO Grant Barra. “We have aggressively invested in new technology, training and cutting-edge resources to benefit our agents and agencies and that has really positioned us for growth.” - May 16, 2013 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed GAP Program
OptiMed GAP is specifically designed to help save direct health insurance premium costs by allowing employers greater freedom in selecting lower cost high deductible plans or plans with higher out of pocket coinsurance maximums. - May 15, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Adrian Fristensky and InsurancePlanning101.com Add Latest Term Life Insurance Rates to Site
InsurancePlanning101.com, located in California but also providing life insurance and other insurance products to the states of Washington, Oregon and Arizona, announced the addition of the latest rates for term life insurance. The firm uses a database with 100+ highly rated companies that is... - May 13, 2013 - InsurancePlanning101.com
Jim Revis Promoted to New Assistant Vice President Position for TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Revis promoted from claim supervisor/account manager to newly created assistant vice president executive position with oversight of five regional claim offices. - May 09, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
Grant Barra Receives GAMA International’s Brian H. Early Frontline Excellence Award
The honor recognizes superior frontline and second-line managers who are directly responsible for a portion of an agency or firm, including recruiting, launching and supervising new agents or advisors. Cited for outstanding leadership, Barra, who is a Managing Partner with a multi-line insurance marketing organization, was among 15 managers who accepted the award at LAMP, GAMA’s annual conference, this past March in Washington, D.C. - May 08, 2013 - Barra & Associates, LLC
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc. Launches Online Consumer Life Insurance Quote Engine & Sales System Exclusively for Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Agents
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Financial Services Marketing, Training & Cross-Sale programs, launches its online consumer term life insurance quote engine and sales system. Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Insurance Agents now have the ability to leverage a multi-channel approach to sales, and capitalize on the rapidly growing trend for consumers to both research and purchase life insurance products online. - May 07, 2013 - FS Marketing Solutions
zIngenuity Announces Launch of Its Redesigned Website
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and mortgage fulfillment services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has redesigned its website to align with current service offerings. “The mortgage market continues to undergo an unprecedented level of change, and zIngenuity has... - May 06, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
EXIGIS® Launches Specialized Exposure Data Management Software Suite for Public Sector
EXIGIS, LLC. (www.exigis.com), the leading provider of risk management, insurance, and trade finance software and services, partnered with the nation’s leading public sector insurance broker to launch RiskWorksPS™ – a risk and insurance workflow automation software suite developed and configured specifically to the unique needs of the public sector. - May 04, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Oregon City Insurance Agency Selected Among America's Best
Choices Insurance Agency, located in Oregon City, has been selected by Insurance Training Associates as one of the top insurance agencies in America based on positive customer reviews. - May 03, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Dane Street Announces Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN as Vice President of Operations
Dane Street, a leading URAC accredited provider of Peer Review services to the Workers Compensation, Disability, Pharmacy, Auto and Group Health markets, today announced that Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN has joined Dane Street as Vice President of Operations. Kathy brings over 20 years of... - May 02, 2013 - Dane Street
AIC Underwriters Hires Chief Marketing Officer
AIC Underwriters, LLC (AICU) announces the appointment of Thomas E. Hickey, CIC as the chief marketing officer. In his role, Mr. Hickey will be responsible for driving the overall marketing for AICU’s products and services. He will oversee business development and establish distribution... - May 02, 2013 - AIC Underwriters LLC
Professional Employer Organization CPEhr Releases New HR Infographic
PEO firm CPEhr announces the release of a new, creative infographic depicting the delivery of its human resources services. - May 01, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program
The OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program gives an option for Mid to Large employers with low group participation to potentially offer a cost saving Health Insurance plan to their full-time employees and comply with the employer provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). - May 01, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Bobby Bowden to Keynote at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
Legendary former Coach Bobby Bowden will deliver a keynote address at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference on August 19 in Orlando. - April 25, 2013 - Workers Compensation Institute
The O’Neill Group Attends Prestigious Network Exchange
Beyond Insurance Global Network attended by The O'Neill Group. - April 24, 2013 - The O'Neill Group
IndiaFirst Life Grows at 34%; Defies Industry Trend
1) Garnered Rs. 1,316 crore business in FY 2012-13 2) Gross New Business Premium and APE grew by 34% respectively; while Policies increased by 8% 3) Won the Model Insurer Award (Asia) for the 3rd successive year 4) Launched MagicBoard, a one-of-its kind portable sales process tool. In what's... - April 24, 2013 - IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Company Presidents Roundtable
Presidents and heads of leading Medicare Supplement Insurance companies will participate in an industry roundtable at AAMSI's Sixth National Medicare Supplement Insurance conference. - April 24, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
CIPC Conference Profiles Complexities of Insuring the Wealthy
High-Net-Worth Insurers, Agents, MGAs, and Related Companies Gathered Together for Education, Advocacy and Networking - April 22, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
Donna Dietrick and Susan (Cornelius) Marks Join Henderson Brothers Employee Benefits Team
Two new assistant vice presidents bring years of insurance industry experience to their new roles at Henderson Brothers in Pittsburgh, Pa. - April 21, 2013 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Randy Hoover Addresses University of Michigan’s Ross Business School International Finance Club Members - Randy Hoover Addresses U of M's Ross Business School GIC Board
Randy Hoover Addresses University of Michigan’s Ross Business School Global Investment Club's Executive Board Members. Randall A. Hoover, ChFC, REBC, CLU, RHU, and LIC, President at Hoover and Associates Financial Services spoke at the University of Michigan Ross Business School on February... - April 20, 2013 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
FISC Solutions Contracts with Great Falls Insurance Company
FISC Solutions, a leading back office services provider, today announced the signing of its newest lockbox client, Great Falls Insurance Company. Great Falls Insurance Company, which provides workers’ compensation insurance to Maine companies, will retain FISC Solutions to provide retail... - April 19, 2013 - FISC Solutions
MarketScout Announces New Errors & Omissions Program Specifically Designed for CIC Agencies in California, Nevada, and Texas
Coverage Offered Through Relationship with Ironshore - April 18, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
Association Launches Long Term Care Insurance Sales Brochure Offer
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced a special offer for it's consumer guide to reducing the cost of long term care insurance. - April 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS Continues to Advance Contract Compliance Software with Newest Release of RiskWorks rm.Compliance
EXIGIS, LLC. (www.exigis.com), the leading provider of risk management, insurance, and trade finance software and services, has announced the release of RiskWorks rm.Compliance 10.7, the next generation of the company’s industry-leading contract compliance and insurance certificate validation software. - April 17, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Austin Insurance Agent Among America's Best
An Austin insurance agent, Susan Muston, LUTCF, has been selected by Insurance Training Associates and Top 1000 as one of America's top insurance agencies. - April 15, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Weiss Long Term Care Insurance Ratings Misses Mark
Long term care insurance ratings issued by Weiss Ratings misses the mark says the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 15, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
OREP Now Offering Home Inspector E&O Insurance with General Liability Included in Minimum Premium
OREP (Organization of Real Estate Professionals), a nationwide real estate insurance agency now in its 12th year, is proud to announce that its Home Inspector E&O Insurance Program now includes General Liability Free. - April 14, 2013 - OREP
Michael Katsus Insurance Agency Selected as One of America's Top Agencies
An Austin, Texas insurance agent, Michael Katsus, has been selected as one of the Top 1000 Insurance Agencies in America based on customer reviews by Insurance Training Associates. - April 13, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Hoover and Associates HealthCare Reform Lunch and Learn
Successful Hoover and Associates HealthCare Reform Lunch and Learn Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. hosted a well attended Lunch and Learn on Thursday March 21st, 2013 at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant in Troy, Michigan. The topic discussed at this event focused primarily... - April 13, 2013 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Ralph Bettencourt Insurance Agency Named One of the Top Insurance Agencies in America
The Ralph Bettencourt Agency of State Farm Insurance has been selected by Insurance Training Associates, LLC as one of the Top Insurance Agencies in America based on customer reviews. - April 12, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Nielsen Insurance Agency Named One of the Top Insurance Agencies in America
Nielsen Insurance Agency has been selected by Insurance Training Associates, as one of the Top Insurance Agencies in America based on positive customer reviews. - April 09, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
NKSJ Holdings Receives “Bronze Class” Distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter “NKSJ Holdings”) has received the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment.*1 Having earned the SAM Silver Class distinction in 2012, NKSJ Holdings has been recognized for the third consecutive year... - April 06, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Benedict Group Announces Web Access for Its Loan Servicing Software
Benedict Group, Inc. announced today that it has added WebLOANS!, a new set of internet screens and reports, to its loan servicing software so that 3rd parties, such as borrowers, developers, and investors, can easily view selected information about their loans. The information made available... - April 05, 2013 - Benedict Group, Inc.
New Long Term Care Insurance Guide for Women on Their Own
A new consumer guide focused on long term care insurance planning for women on their own is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
IPISC Announces IP Insurance Policy for Inventors, Start-ups and Small Companies
Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation (IPISC) announces the InventPro™ Abatement Insurance Policy for inventors, start-ups and small companies. Manufacturers, retailers and distributors of innovative products and services, specifically companies possessing rights in patents... - April 05, 2013 - Intellectual Property Insurance Services Corporation
Bluegrass Family Health Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc., (BFH) a subsidiary of Baptist Health, Louisville KY, is a not-for-profit managed care insurance corporation. BFH originated, by Baptist Health-Lexington (Central Baptist Hospital), April 20, 1993 and received its Certificate of Authority from the Kentucky Department... - April 04, 2013 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Importance of Long Term Care Insurance Specialist Grows
Significant changes in long term care planning are making it more important work with a long-term care insurance specialist according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 04, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Paolo dela Torre Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has announced that Paolo dela Torre has joined the company as an account executive in the General Industry Practice. He will service the environmental and... - April 03, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Coverage Solutions Inc. Gains Safeco Insurance® Appointment, Providing New Options for Port St. Lucie and Treasure Coast Customers
Coverage Solutions, Inc. receives a direct appointment with Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual Company. - April 02, 2013 - Coverage Solutions Inc
EXIGIS Exhibiting at RIMS 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2013 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA. - March 31, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Mortgage Compliance Firm Expands as New Regulations Take Effect
Cognitive Options Group, a national consulting firm specializing in mortgage compliance and loan due diligence reviews, is expanding the firm due to increasing demand for their services as new mortgage banking regulations and rules from the CFPB are being implemented. Cognitive Options Group has... - March 28, 2013 - Cognitive Options Group, LLC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit Program Posted
The program for the 2013 Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit was announced by AAMSI. - March 27, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Blog by H & H Insurance Professionals is Top Insurance Information Resource
H & H Insurance Professionals has taken on the role of keeping the public informed digitally on insurance industry news and tips. The company recently created a blog on their website that focuses on educating its readers on the ins and outs of homeowner’s, auto, life, jewelry, umbrella, and business insurance. - March 22, 2013 - H & H Insurance Professionals
Association Report 2013 Long Term Care Insurance Sales Growth
A number of leading long term care insurance companies reported 50 percent increases in the number of individuals applying for coverage during January and February according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Sompo Japan Selected as One of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President : Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 6, 2013. 1. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute, an... - March 20, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
CPEhr Announces Health Insurance Renewal Rates Significantly Below California Trends for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Professional Employer Organization CPEhr announces renewal rates on its primary large group plan significantly lower than average health care premium increases experienced statewide. - March 19, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
National Life Group Reports 2012 Financial Results
Sales, Income and Earnings All Set Company Records - Statutory Surplus Stands at $1.3 Billion - Insurance in Force of $68.4 Billion - March 14, 2013 - National Life Group
Henderson Brothers Adds Three to Commercial Lines Division
Pittsburgh insurance firm continues to grow with recent additions to its commercial division. - March 13, 2013 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
The Adjuster Group Launches Website as Wisconsin’s Residential and Commercial Insurance Adjuster Resource on the Internet
The Adjuster Group today announced the launch of www.theadjustergroup.com as an informational site for residential and commercial insurance needs in the Hudson area. - March 13, 2013 - The Adjuster Group