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Preeminent Surety Bond Broker Launches Online Storefront
Suretybond.com has partnered with Suretegrity® to launch an unprecedented online Surety Bond storefront. - June 29, 2012 - Suretegrity
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Mel Whitener as New Marketing Representative for North Carolina
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired a new marketing representative, Mel Whitener, for the North Carolina territory. As a lifelong resident of North Carolina and a current resident of Lincolnton, Mel is familiar with the territory and the independent agent base in the state. Mel has... - June 29, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Education Videos Announced
Two new consumer educational videos focused on long term care insurance information have been made available from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mandatory Insurer Reporting to be Topic at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
“The Eye in the Sky: Mandatory Insurance Reporting” will be offered during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 29, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
The Deley Group Opens Insurance Office in Edina
The Deley Group has opened its Edina, Minnesota location. Servicing, the State of Minnesota including Minneapolis, St.Paul, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Burnsville, Cloquet, Duluth, Edina, Eden Prairie, Inver Grove, Inver Grove Heights, North Oaks, Maple Grove, New Brighton, Plymouth, Woodbury and Stillwater. They offer American Income Life's products and services. - June 28, 2012 - The Deley Group
Hoover and Associates Website Offers Learning Center Resources
Hoover and Associates is pleased to announce the availability of client resources through their website at: http://www.hooverassociates.com/learning_center.cfm. With just a mouse click, customers and website visitors have access to a host of tools and educational material to help them navigate the... - June 28, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Home Health Care Costs Remain Level Reports Long Term Care Insurance Association
The hourly cost for home health care services remained level across the nation reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Majority of policyholders receive benefits for home health care. - June 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Death of Long Term Care Insurance Industry? LTC Tree Launches LTC Summer Series on Why That's Not the Case.
Three major insurance giants have exited the individual Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) market in the past 24 months, and many in the media have begun to speculate that the industry is on life support. As Twain once mused after his obituary was prematurely published in a New York newspaper, “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” LTC Tree gives the rational side of why LTCI is here to stay in a new LTC Summer Series featured on its website. - June 27, 2012 - LTC Tree
Reopening of Altig -- Office to Serve Minneapolis
Altig-Orlovic has reopened its downtown Minneapolis office located at 2021 Hennepin Ave E. Suite 300 and plans to appoint 30 individuals to sales positions in order to offer American Income Life Insurance Company products in the area. “Our goal is to provide affordable benefits to as many... - June 27, 2012 - Altig - American Income Life Insurance Company
Long Term Care Insurance Association Posts National Conference Program
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has posted the program for the national LTC Insurance Summit, the industry's leading conference. - June 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Cynthia A. Moore, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC to Speak at KC’s Preparing for the Affordable Care Act’s Summary of Benefits & Coverage (SBC) Requirement Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Cynthia A. Moore, Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Preparing for the Affordable Care... - June 23, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Most Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Between Ages 45 - 64
The vast majority of individual Americans now purchasing long term care insurance are between the ages of 45 and 64 according to a new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 23, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Set-Asides Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The relationship between workers’ compensation and Medicare has become increasingly intertwined and complex. Three national workers’ compensation experts will lead a one-hour session on “Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides” during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 22, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Online Auto Insurance: Prevention Key to Thwarting Calif. Car Thefts
California metro areas are still hotspots for the crime that has declined nationwide - June 21, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Nation's Top Long Term Care Insurance Producers Announced
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance announced the nation's top long term care insurance producers. - June 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
PeopleSurance Announces Online Life Insurance Marketplace
PeopleSurance announces a new online marketplace for term life insurance allowing consumers to review term life insurance from several life insurance companies. - June 21, 2012 - PeopleSurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Names Jeff Hensley as Vice President of Program Management & Business Development
Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) announces that Jeff Hensley has assumed the role of vice president of program management & business development for Appalachian Underwriters. Jeff will be based out of the corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN. This new position will be responsible for working... - June 20, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
OAI: Electronic Auto Insurance Proof Takes Hold as Louisiana Enacts Law
Lawmakers say expanded means of proving coverage justifies harsher enforcement against uninsured - June 19, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Insurance Experts Will Discuss Emerging Exposures at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Three national workers’ compensation experts will discuss the most significant emerging exposures in the workers’ compensation arena August 19-23 at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando. - June 17, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Customer Effective Announces AHIP Sponsorship and Continued Success with Health Insurance Carriers
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Featured at Health Plan Carriers National Conference - June 16, 2012 - Customer Effective Inc.
First Rehab Life Launches Employee Benefits Without Enrollments
New Suite of “BaseLine” Products makes Group Insurance easy for Insurance Brokers and small Employers alike. - June 15, 2012 - ShelterPoint
The StoneHill Group Offers MERS® System Members Assistance with Monthly Reconciliations and Annual Reporting
The StoneHill Group, a national provider of pre- and post-closing quality control audits, fulfillment, due diligence, and collateral audits to mortgage bankers, banks, credit unions, and the financial services industry, today announced a service to help MERS® System members comply with their... - June 14, 2012 - The StoneHill Group
Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference Offers Expanded Multi-State Program
For the 2012 WCEC, set for August 19-23 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the popular “Breakout on Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Laws” has been expanded to include more states. - June 14, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Panel Will Discuss Proven Risk Management Techniques for Temporary Staffing Companies and PEOs During Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
It’s always something in the world of temporary staffing firms. New—and old—problems can suddenly appear and reappear. Attendees at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott will learn how to lessen the element of... - June 13, 2012 - AIC Underwriters
How to Become a Successful Motor Trader
Plan Insurance summarises and offers guidance for anyone considering establishing a motor trade business. It’s important to look at more than just the cost of motor trade insurance. - June 12, 2012 - Trade Plan Insurance
Global Center of Excellence Medical Network Launched by Global Benefits Association
The Global Benefits Association has announced the launch of a global network of hospitals consisting of centers of excellence to be made available to multinational employers and international insurance companies. - June 12, 2012 - Global Benefits Association
SIIA Statement on Pending U.S. Supreme Court Ruling - PPACA
The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling before the end of the month regarding a legal challenge to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). When the ruling is announced there is certain to be a flurry of statements coming from stakeholder groups, political... - June 11, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
LeadsToInsure.com Helps Insurance Agents Connect with Quality Prospects
Newest insurance lead generation technology gives insurance agents access to multiple insurance leads including auto, home, life, health, LTC, and annuity. - June 10, 2012 - Leads To Insure
Arkenea Creates Enterprise Sales Solution for Insurance Industry
Arkenea Technologies, one of the leading iPad application development companies, has created an enterprise sales solution for the Insurance industry. This enterprise sales tool has been developed using the iPad as a front-end tool and supported by a strong back-end on the cloud server. Insurance... - June 09, 2012 - Arkenea Technologies
New Release of Voluntary Benefits Magazine - Issue 36
Issue #36 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released. Voluntary Benefits Magazine is dedicated strictly to limited medical and voluntary benefits solutions for employers. Read the entire 36th issue of the monthly magazine dedicated exclusively to Voluntary Benefits, Limited Medical, Mini... - June 08, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
Healthcare Reform Magazine - Issue 26 Now Available - Read It Today
Issue #26 of the National Healthcare Reform Magazine has been released today. You can read it at: http://www.HealthcareReformMagazine.com. National Healthcare Reform Magazine is the only magazine dedicated strictly towards educating employer groups, insurance carriers, agents, brokers, the general... - June 08, 2012 - Self Funding Magazine
"Ask the Regulator" Debuts at 2012 Work Comp Educational Conference
Attendees at the 67th annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (WCEC) will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with regulators from eight states during the Aug. 19 to 23 gathering in Orlando. The conference and the Southern Association of Workers' Compensation... - June 08, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
An Insurance Company's Sacrifice to Help Graduating Students Succeed
The staff of Southern States Insurance agency cancelled their professional cleaning service, and took it upon themselves to clean their offices in order to save money. The purpose was to grant scholarship money to their clients college-bound graduates. - June 08, 2012 - Southern States Insurance
More Carriers Added to Commonly Used Forms
Hoover and Associates is pleased to announce that they have added commonly used forms from eight new carriers to their “Commonly Used Forms” webpage at hooverassociatesgroup.com/commonly-used-forms/. This helpful page provides PDF versions of forms commonly requested by customers,... - June 06, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Randall Hoover Appointed as Licensed Insurance Counselor
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. is proud to announce that Randall Hoover has been appointed as a Licensed Insurance Counselor (LIC) in the state of Michigan. According to the state, this license is required to “provide advice, counsel, or opinion with respect to benefits... - June 06, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Hoover and Associates Hosts Another Successful Lunch and Learn
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. hosted another successful Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. The seminar featured a Market Update, new 401-k Regulations Update: 404(a)(5) & 408b2, and FMLA facts for business owners and individuals. Jon Weitz, Regional Manager for the Lord... - June 06, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
View Benefits on Your Smart Phone
Hoover and Associates is excited to announce that group clients can now view their insurance benefits directly from their smart phone. Both Android and Apple platforms have been tested. With this added convenience, clients can pull up their health insurance benefits on their smart phone from... - June 06, 2012 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Hires 2; Announces Scholarship Recipient; Sally Ezra Quoted
Tom Clohisy and John Gieger join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment. Jordan Nadler is awarded the Ezra Penland Actuarial Scholarship for May, 2012. Sally Ezra is quoted in Contingencies, the magazine of the American Academy of Actuaries. - June 04, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
Adaptik’s PolicyWriter Expanded to Include Reporting Powered by Robust Designs
Adaptik announces a OEM relationship with Robust Designs. - June 03, 2012 - Adaptik Corporation
SIA Group Vice President Bill Mills Named 2012 Personal Insurance Agent of the Year by Travelers
Top Official with Full-Service Agency Receives National Award for Dedication and Commitment - June 01, 2012 - SIA Group
Panel Will Discuss Proven Risk Management Techniques for Temporary Staffing Companies at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Audience members will learn how to separate the real from the fake when industry executives discuss “Pyrite or Gold–Risk Management for Temporary Staffing” during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center... - May 31, 2012 - Risk Control Services
Revision and Commencement of Offering of Weather Index Insurance for Rice Farmers in Northeast Thailand
Sompo Japan Insurance (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (President: Yuji Kawauchi [hereinafter Sompo Japan Thailand]), the Thai subsidiary of Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and Chief Executive Officer: Kengo Sakurada [hereinafter Sompo Japan]), revised Weather Index Insurance in a bid to mitigate... - May 27, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
OAI: Michigan Senate Vote Spotlights Mini-tort Auto Insurance Law
Cap on mini-tort damages doubled from $500 to $1,000; bill goes into effect Oct. 1. - May 24, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
IPS Announces Opening of Midwest Regional Branch
IPS, a national leader in paperless document management solutions, is pleased to announce the official opening of its Midwest Regional Branch, IPS Ohio. - May 24, 2012 - IPS Services
HR Outsourcing Firm CPEhr Hires New Director of Benefits Compliance
Dana Osayande named CPEhr’s new Director of Benefits to oversee compliance and overall management of CPEhr’s Benefits Department. - May 23, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Sunset Plaza Insurance Agency Improves Customer Service
Sunset Plaza Insurance Agency knows about the customer service issues that most people run into when dealing with insurance companies. They believe that long hold times, delays in service, and only allowing the customer to speak to a robot is bad customer service. That's why they have expanded their customer service department by hiring on new personnel this last quarter. - May 21, 2012 - Sunset Plaza Insurance Agency
MiniCo Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence in Insurance Marketing
On May 2, 2012, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was recognized as a recipient of the Target Markets Program Administrators Association (TMPAA) Marketing Campaign Award. The competition offered TMPAA program agency members an opportunity to submit their best marketing or branding campaigns to be... - May 21, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
SAVE JAPAN Project to be Expanded Nationwide Throughout Japan Using “Web-based Insurance Clause”
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") will from FY2012 expand the SAVE JAPAN Project to cover all regions of Japan, thus providing greater support for environmental preservation activities for endangered species habitats in Japan. The... - May 20, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan Fine Art Foundation All Admission Fees from "Japanese Red Cross Society Collection Exhibition" Donated in Their Entirety
The Sompo Japan Fine Art Foundation has donated all admission fees collected from the “Great East Japan Earthquake Charity Project: Japanese Red Cross Society Collection Exhibition” equivalent to 3,555,750 yen (including funds collected from the donation box set up at the museum) for... - May 20, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Road America Named as Finalist in 2012 American Business Awards
10th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 18 in New York City and September 17 in San Francisco. - May 17, 2012 - Road America