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Hoover and Associates Hosted Shred Event

Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. hosted their third successful “Shred Event” on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 10 am to 2 pm. Guests were able to bring sensitive documents for shredding. Shred Corp, a mobile document shredding company was on site. The services were... - October 24, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.

Transguardian and USPS Highlight World-Class Service for Shippers of High-Value Merchandise

Deputy Postmaster General Ron Stroman visited the Los Angeles International Service Center where he and a group of business customers discussed how the Postal Service could better serve them now and in the future. TransGuardian President Jim Moseley (www.transguardian.com) was among the few... - October 22, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.

MiniCo Insurance Agency Receives WebAward for Insurance Standard of Excellence

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is the recipient of a 2012 Standard of Excellence WebAward in the category of insurance. The Web Marketing Association produces the WebAward Competition, the longest-running annual international website award competition, which names the best websites in 96 industries... - October 22, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Long Term Care Insurance Increased Tax Deduction Limits Announced

Higher tax deductible limits for long term care insurance were announced today according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 20, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance Association Supports LTC Awareness Month

The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance announced free marketing tools to support Long Term Care Awareness Month. - October 19, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Sompo Japan’s SAVE JAPAN Project Approved as the Only Private Sector “The Japan Committee for United Nations Decade on Biodiversity Partnership Projects”

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. is pleased to announce that its “SAVE JAPAN Project – Select ‘Web-based Insurance Clause’ and Support the Protection of Endangered Species Habitats in Japan” has been approved by “The Japan Committee for United Nations Decade on Biodiversity,” as a partnership project recommended by the committee. - October 19, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. Acquired the World’s First-Ever Registration for the International Standard ISO 39001 (FDIS) for Road Traffic

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. (President and CEO: Masaya Futamiya; hereinafter, “Nipponkoa”) have successfully acquired the world’s first-ever registration based on ISO 39001... - October 19, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Transguardian Covers Credit Card Fraud Shipping Risk

TransGuardian Pays Complex Insurance Claim for $12,000 - October 18, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.

Geoff Haver Named Vice President of Construction Division at New Day Underwriting Managers

New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Geoffrey L. Haver as Vice President within its Construction Insurance Division. He joins the company with nearly 25 years of commercial casualty,... - October 18, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Green Peak Insurance Solutions, Inc Offers Tips to Help You Save on Auto Insurance

Purchasing the auto insurance in Fremont, California that is right for you can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. By learning the basics on how to get the most for your money, you can save on your auto insurance and feel confident you have adequate coverage. Green Peak Insurance and... - October 18, 2012 - Green Peak Insurance Solutions, Inc.

NKSJ Holdings Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 3 Consecutive Years

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter “NKSJHD”) would like to announce that it has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (hereafter “DJSI”), the world’s first and most widely used family of global sustainability... - October 18, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Long Term Care Insurance Association Kicks Off Membership Campaign

A national membership and producer education campaign will be launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 18, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

zIngenuity Establishes zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman Reinsurance Company

zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has established zInsureRe, Inc., a Cayman based Reinsurance Company. The company has been formed to expand and complement zIngenuity’s existing mortgage analytics and risk... - October 17, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Anthony J. Montimurro Joins First Fidelity Brokerage as Executive Vice President

Anthony J. Montimurro has joined First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc. as executive vice president, it was announced by Eugene B. Podokshik, principal and CEO of the firm, a leading property and casualty insurance, risk management and employee benefits insurance broker. As EVP, Montimurro will be... - October 17, 2012 - First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc.

Long Term Care Insurance Costs for New York Reported

A 55-year old New York state resident could expect to pay approximately $900 a year for long-term care insurance coverage according to a report by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 17, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Medicare Annual Election Period Begins Monday, San Clemente Agent Ready to Help

Help is available to seniors facing the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period in San Clemente, California. Local health insurance agent is prepared to help. - October 15, 2012 - Michael Kortz - California Health Insurance Agent

MiniCo Launches Redesigned Website for Self-Storage Insurance in Canada

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, has redesigned the website for its subsidiary company MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Incorporated, which offers commercial insurance for Canadian self-storage businesses. The updated website, www.minico.ca, offers an engaging design and streamlined navigation to... - October 15, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

Expatfinder.com Launches Internationalhealthnavigator.com to Help Consumers Compare the International Private Medical Insurance (IPMI) Plans Around the World

The website helps consumers decide with their choice of medical coverage where they can search through health insurance benefits, deductibles, coverage areas and more. - October 13, 2012 - Interexpat Ltd.

Welcome to Medicare Madness Seminar

Medicare Specialist Helen Hreen Presents Free Medicare Seminars in Naples, Florida - October 11, 2012 - Helen Hreen

Kevin J. Connolly Joins First Fidelity Brokerage as Lead Counsel of Quality Assurance

First Fidelity Brokerage has selected Kevin J. Connolly to serve as lead counsel of quality assurance, it was announced by Eugene B. Podokshik, principal and CEO of the firm. - October 11, 2012 - First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc.

Sea Isle City, NJ Property Owners Save on Flood Insurance by Retrofitting with SMART VENT®, Installation of Foundation Flood Vents Brings Homes Into Compliance with FEMA

Recognized as the leading manufacturer of passive flood mitigation products, Smart Vent Products, Inc., recently assisted in a complete flood vent retrofit of more than 45 homes in Sea Isle City, NJ. The installation of the SMART VENT® Foundation Flood Vent System ensured that homes became... - October 10, 2012 - Smart Vent Products, Inc.,

Long Term Care Insurance Riders to be Studied by Association

A growing number of life insurance companies are offering a variety of riders designed to make life policies more attractive. The relative value of these riders will be studied by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 08, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Kent Pike Receives Medicare License in North and South Carolina

Local Agent now able to offer help to Seniors in North Carolina. - October 07, 2012 - HealthMarkets/Agent Kent Pike

Long Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Training Preview

Insurance and financial professions seeking to learn more about the marketing and sale of long term care insurance can view and listen to training programs recorded by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

AssureLease Selects First Fidelity Brokerage to Distribute Tenant Default Insurance

Innovative Program Provides Added Protection for Rental Property Owners; Reduces Initial Outlay for Renters - October 04, 2012 - First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc.

Long Term Care Insurance Rates Account for Upcoming Change

Prices for long term care insurance already account for the reserve changes which take effect January 1, 2013 according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance in Other Countries Examined

A number of countries have instituted long term care programs according to a review discussed by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Emerge Diagnostics Announces Presentation with C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston Office

Emerge Diagnostics, C.R. England and Lockton Companies’ Houston office are pleased to announce they have been jointly selected to present at the 2013 Risk and Insurance Management Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles April 21st-25th. The topic of the presentation is entitled Is... - September 28, 2012 - Emerge Diagnostics

Gadget Cover Prepares for December's Launch of Superfast Phones

Gadget Cover, a leading gadget and mobile phone insurance provider, is gearing up for a busy winter following the announcement of the new 4G mobile internet service. Everything Everywhere, parent company of major network providers Orange and T-Mobile, have announced that they will be rolling out... - September 28, 2012 - Gadget Cover

Art Value is Now Guaranteed

Any client (collectors, dealers, art funds, etc.) can now limit his risk by guaranteeing with Art Auction Guarantee the price he paid to acquire an art piece privately through galleries/ dealers, private sales departments of auction house, etc. - September 27, 2012 - Art Auction Guarantee

Autonet Provides COBRA with Wholesale Solution

Autonet Insurance, the multi-award winning insurance broker, continues to grow their van insurance lines having recently secured a deal to partner with COBRA Network LTD. - September 27, 2012 - Autonet Insurance

Autonet Insurance Set to Join uSwitch Aggregator Site

Autonet Insurance, the multi-award winning insurance broker, is in the final stages of joining the popular aggregator comparison site, uSwitch. Having been in negotiations with the London-based firm over the last few months, Autonet Insurance is due to release many of its subsidiary brands onto... - September 27, 2012 - Autonet Insurance

LTC Tree's Cutting Edge Video Discusses Long Term Care Insurance

Despite the best efforts of public policymakers, insurance marketing departments, and regular discussions in the press, aging Americans are as uninformed about Long Term Care Insurance coverage as ever. LTC Tree, an online insurance broker, decided to leverage social media and YouTube by producing an animated online video series that explains to consumers what Long Term Care Insurance covers, why it's needed, and who it may be right for. - September 26, 2012 - LTC Tree

Texas Insurance Expert Urges Businesses to Protect Their Officers with Fiduciary Liability Insurance

Texas Energy Insurance Agency says it is important to protect your business and employees against lawsuits with fiduciary liability insurance policies. - September 26, 2012 - Texas Energy Insurance

Hoover and Associates to Host Shred Event

Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will be hosting their third annual “Shred Event” on Saturday, October 13, 2012, from 10 am to 2 pm. Guests can bring sensitive documents for shredding. Shred Corp, a mobile document shredding company will be on site. The services are... - September 26, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.

Texas Insurance Expert Says Getting Disability Insurance While Healthy is a Smart Move

InsuranceAgencyTexas.com warns that waiting until you are disabled to buy disability insurance policy may be disastrous to your finances. - September 26, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas

Long Term Care Insurance Impacted by Low Interest Rates

Persistent low interest rates are impacting long term care insurance reports Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - September 23, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

National Wellness Leader and Senior Executives Discuss Health as a Business Strategy

Intercare Insurance Solutions, one of the fastest growing full-service employee benefit consultants in Southern California is presenting on a panel for the National Human Resources Association, Orange County Chapter’s breakfast meeting on October 16, 2012. - September 22, 2012 - HUB International - West Region

Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Recognized by Strathmore Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. of Lawrenceville, New Jersey has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Mohammed S. Choudhry, MD, PH.D., D.P.H. Dr. Choudhry has over 50... - September 20, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide

SIA Group Appoints Bill Walker as New Director of Safety & Risk Management

Twenty-Five Year Risk Management Veteran Joins Full-Service Insurance Agency - September 20, 2012 - SIA Group

Texas Insurance Agency Reveals Easy Ways to Get Cheap Auto Insurance for Teenage Drivers

InsuranceAgencyTexas.com says insurance policies for teenagers can be expensive but there are easy ways to lower the monthly premium. - September 16, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas

First Fidelity Brokerage Restructures Under New Leadership

Insurance Industry Innovator Eugene Podokshik Takes Helm - September 16, 2012 - First Fidelity Brokerage, Inc.

Reversemortgagelendersdirect.com Continues Growth Through Acquisition of www.aboutreversemortgages.com

Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct acquires competitor www.aboutreversemortgages.com for an undisclosed sum which will allow the company to continue its online growth to become the most visited reverse mortgage website in 2012. About Reverse Mortgages.com had developed one of the highest ranked sites in the reverse mortgage market niche; Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct.com is acquiring competitors to grab larger online equity/market share. - September 15, 2012 - Reverse Mortgage Lenders Direct

Selling Long Term Care Insurance Business Will be Focus of Workshop

How to maximize the sales price for your long term care insurance agency or block of clients will be the focus of a special workshop at the upcoming American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance’s national conference. - September 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

HSA Watchdogs Launch Website to Explain Health Spending Accounts and Eligible Expenses

Information about a Health Spending Account including rules, regulations, eligibility, etc is now only a click away. - September 08, 2012 - HSA Watchdogs

Advanced Concepts in Insurance, LC Celebrates Its 1st Successful Year in Business

Advanced Concepts In Insurance, LLC is celebrating its first full year in business today! They wish to thank all of their clients, vendors and supporters! - September 07, 2012 - Advanced Concepts In Insurance, LLC

Top Producer Joins MedMal Direct Insurance Co. as Vice President of Sales

Jacksonville-based MedMal Direct Insurance Company welcomes David Kroupa as Vice President of Sales. In this role, Kroupa will be responsible for the development, management and execution of the medical malpractice insurance sales strategies for the company. Butler Ball, Chief Executive Officer of... - September 07, 2012 - The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village