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SIA Group Named to Elite Builders Reserve List by Builders Mutual Insurance Company
Firm Earns Elite Recognition as Top 10 Agency, an Exclusive Group Whose Members Are Considered Absolute Best in the Business - May 17, 2012 - SIA Group
OAI: Corvette Theft Report Highlights Comprehensive Insurance Value
More Corvettes stolen in California; NICB suggests layered approach to prevent theft. - May 16, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
HDFC ERGO Comes to the Rescue of Howrah Farmers Reeling from Excess Rainfall
HDFC ERGO provided relief to West Bengal farmers by settling their claim for kharif season losses incurred in last year's excessive rainfall. The company had insured Aman paddy crops under the govt. approved Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme. - May 15, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
MiniCo Webinar for Insurance Agents to Discuss Hail and Other Perils Impacting Self Storage Risks
On May 30, 2012, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents who want to learn about the wide variety of exposures impacting self-storage risks including many that are unique to the industry. The webinar Hail Happens and Other Perils Self-Storage... - May 15, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
HDFC ERGO Launches “Health Claim Services” - in-House Health Claim Servicing Department
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, 4th largest private sector general insurance company in India announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS) - its in-house health claim servicing department. The main objective behind this initiative is to facilitate faster and transparent claim settlement process. - May 13, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
Roundstone Management, Ltd. Announces LongView Agency’s National General Agency Agreement
Roundstone Management’s LongView Agency is pleased to announce a new joint underwriting agreement with a rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best insurance company resulting in a collaboration of strength and stability. - May 11, 2012 - Roundstone
Cancer is Leading Cause of Critical Illness Insurance Claims According to Trade Group
Cancer is the leading cause of critical illness insurance claims in 2011 notes a just released study by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - May 11, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
zIngenuity, Inc. Hires Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Underwriting
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of mortgage analytics, risk management, loss mitigation, and contract underwriting for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Contract Underwriting. In this role, Scott is responsible for the continued... - May 10, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
OAI: Report Highlights Politics' Role in Changing Auto Insurance Industry
New strategies, more political relationships needed as technology changes the marketplace, report says. - May 10, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
PointeNorth Insurance Group Names Vicky A. Miller Vice President of National Franchise Division
PointeNorth Insurance Group announced that Vicky A. Miller has been named Vice President of its Franchise Division. Effective May 1, 2012, Miller will lead a newly expanded sales and marketing team focused on further enhancing the offering of insurance and financial services products provided to... - May 10, 2012 - PointeNorth
SIA Group Becomes First Small Business in N.C. to Enroll in Mediterranean Wellness Group Plan
Local Insurance Agency to Promote and Participate in Health Program Based on the French Don’t Diet Plan - May 09, 2012 - SIA Group
OAI: Fiery Car Insurance Reform Debate Ends with Governor’s Approval
New Florida law will tighten restrictions on policyholders', providers' payouts for personal injury protection. - May 07, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance Claims Often Begin Prior to Age 55
Critical illness insurance which pays upon diagnosis of cancer, heart attack or stroke is benefiting younger individuals according to a report just published by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - May 05, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
New Rulemaking Tracker Makes Obamacare Easier to Digest
Patterned after Knowledge Mosaic's popular Dodd-Frank Tracker, the Affordable Care Act Rulemaking Tracker helps those who need to stay abreast of new healthcare rules. - May 02, 2012 - Knowledge Mosaic Inc.
OAI: Driving Costs Study Shows Need to Cut Car Insurance Expenses
A recent AAA study shows coverage prices are up this year after falling in the last study. - May 02, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
RCS Announces Further Expansion of Its Services
RCS Services, a national risk management and loss control firm specializing in higher risk and challenging classes of industry, continues its expansion in an effort to better serve its 1,000 plus customers nationwide. “RCS is now focused on expanding its regional on-site consulting services... - May 02, 2012 - Risk Control Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Names James L. Miller as the Central Regional Marketing Director
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Names James L. Miller as the Central Regional Marketing Director - May 01, 2012 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
a/e ProNet President Leslie Pancoast to Present at EDSYMPOSIUM12 in Portland
Longtime design industry advocate, a/e ProNet, announced this week that ProNet President, Leslie Pancoast, will make a presentation at EDSYMPOSIUM12, the 42nd annual education conference hosted by the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects. - May 01, 2012 - a/e ProNet
Online Auto Insurance: Penn. Fund Recoveries Stress Regulators’ Role
Regulators got $3.4 million from complaints filed in the first quarter of 2012 - April 30, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Vertex Insurance Introduces a Medicare Supplement Comparison Tool
Vertex Insurance, a pioneer in the development of programs for medicare beneficiaries, introduces a medicare supplement comparison tool for individuals to evaluate and compare their medicare supplement plan. - April 30, 2012 - Vertex Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance Names SIA Group Top 10 Growth Agency in North Carolina
Fortune 500 Company Recognizes Local Insurance Agency for Rapid Growth - April 28, 2012 - SIA Group
California Health Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence
Quotebroker Insurance Services, A California based Independent Insurance Brokerage firm receives recognition from the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). Quotebroker Insurance Services helps individuals and businesses secure affordable health insurance statewide, including California, Arizona and Nevada. - April 27, 2012 - Quotebroker Insurance Services
Insure4USA.com Generating Tools to Instantly Compare Annuity Quotes
A large number of soon to be retirees and baby boomers are anxious about having enough income during their golden years. While a small portion may be prepared for it, a significant number aren’t. According to a recent article published by Insure4USA.com, one of the country's leading online... - April 27, 2012 - Insure4USA
Linked Long Term Care Insurance Attracting Younger Buyers Association Study Finds
Life insurance providing LTC solutions is gaining favor reports the long term care insurance industry trade group. - April 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Study Examines Largest Claims
The largest long term care insurance claim still being paid has exceeded $1.7 million according to a report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the national trade organization. - April 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
OAI: Hybrid Owners Can Offset Car Insurance Prices with Discounts
A California premium analysis shows higher average prices for hybrid owners, but discounts are also available to them. - April 21, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
OAI: Importance of Car Insurance Proof Underscored by New Tenn. Law
Governor gives thumbs-up to police to arrest drivers in serious accidents lacking proof of coverage and a driver's license - April 19, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Washington Approves the Success CE Annuity Suitability CE Course
Success CE's 4-hour WA Annuity Suitability course satisfies Washington's new annuity suitability training requirement, and Success makes selecting the right annuity course clear and easy for everyone. - April 18, 2012 - Success Continuing Education
SIIA Opposes California Bill Restricting Self-Insurance for Smaller Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it will work to defeat California legislation that would effectively eliminate the ability of smaller employers to self-insure their employee healthcare plans. As amended this week, the proposed bill, SB 1431, now would... - April 14, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance E-Brochures Launched by LTC Association
The first generic long term care insurance e-brochures have been created and are being made available to agents by the American Association for long-Term Care Insurance. - April 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Verona Volunteer Fire Department Receives $5,032 Grant to Purchase Breathing Apparatus
Donation from Jacksonville’s SIA Group and Fireman’s Fund Insurance to Support Local Fire Department Equipment Purchases - April 14, 2012 - SIA Group
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Hikes Explained by Industry Leader
Long term care insurance costs have been rising and several insurers have filed for rate increases causing concern among consumer groups and policyholders. A leading industry executive explains why rates have increased. - April 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bluegrass Family Health Launches Compass ChoiceRewards Transparency Tool
Regional Carrier first to offer a transparency shopping tool in the state of Kentucky - April 12, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
LTC Tree Offers Consumers Long Term Care Insurance Research Tools in New Site
LTC Tree, a leading online consumer resource for comprehensive information regarding Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site that simplifies the process involved in researching and acquiring long term care insurance. - April 11, 2012 - LTC Tree
LTC Tree Focuses on Usability with New Long-Term Care Insurance Site
LTC Tree, a top destination for comprehensive information on Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site focused on helping consumers learn how Long Term Care Insurance can be used as a core retirement planning tool to protect their assets. - April 09, 2012 - LTC Tree
iDIALERpro Releases Newest Insurance Agent CRM
iDIALERpro releases newest edition of their CRM system which now has many more insurance agent friendly services. - April 08, 2012 - iDIALERpro LLC
Critical Illness Insurance Claimants Sought by Trade Group
Individuals who received benefit payments as a result of owning critical illness insurance are being sought for a public awareness campaign being undertaken by the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - April 07, 2012 - American Association for Critical Illness Insurance
New Website Lets Small Businesses Name Their Price for Health Benefits
ZaneBenefits.com Teaches Small Businesses, Brokers, and CPAs New Health Benefits Options - April 05, 2012 - Zane Benefits
EXIGIS Continues to Bolster Talent Pool with the Addition of an Experienced Risk Management Professional
EXIGIS announced today that it has hired John Whyte as a Senior Associate, Account Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS Invited to Discuss Best Practices for the Use of Technology in Risk and Insurance Management at Bauer Advising Symposium
Michael Yip and Frank J. McMackin IV of EXIGIS have been selected as panelists for a second industry roundtable hosted by Bauer Advising in Philadelphia, PA - The Modern Risk Management Function: Transformative Technology for Insurance Certificate, LOC, Policy and Claims Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Ad Addresses Cost Savings
A national ad produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance focuses on ways consumers can reduce long term care insurance costs. - April 04, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
TransGuardian President Jim Moseley Speaks at National Postal Forum
Jim Moseley, President/CEO of TransGuardian, Inc. (www.transguardian.com), spoke at the National Postal Forum in Orlando, Florida today on a panel sponsored by Stamps.com and chaired by Joe Illig. The title of the session was “FedEx and UPS Invoice Shock? Use USPS Instead!” Mr. Illig... - April 02, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
OAIN: Maryland Debate Shows Contention Around Forced Insurance Bundling
Industry experts and Maryland state officials jockeyed over the necessity of legislation to bar forced bundling. - April 02, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
Insured Auto Warranty Introduce New Multi Car Family Discount on a New Warranty
Leading car warranty experts Insured Auto Warranty are now providing a further incentive for those families with multiple vehicles to achieve a warranty on a car for each of the vehicles covered.. Now, those who already have an Insured Auto Warranty vehicle service contract will be able to reduce... - April 01, 2012 - Insured Auto Warranty
Leading Car Insurance Experts Insured Auto Warranty Now Offering 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee on Extended Car Warranty Options
Lake Zurich, IL based car insurance specialists Insured Auto Warranty have recently announced a new offer designed to help those deciding upon an insurance provider for an extended car warranty to streamline their decision-making process. The 30-day money-back guarantee offer from Insured Auto... - April 01, 2012 - Insured Auto Warranty
Sompo Japan Selected as One of the Ethisphere 2012 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 15, 2012. This marks the second consecutive year and third time overall Sompo Japan has received this... - March 28, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
OAI: NY Bills Aim to Help Eliminate Car Insurance Scams
A trio of bills stiffen penalties for car insurance scams and make it harder for criminals to execute such schemes. - March 26, 2012 - Online Auto Insurance
ICT Spending by Insurers in India Stood at INR 76.17 bn in 2011 and is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of Around 14% in Next 4 Years, Finds Netscribes
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. launches a report on the ICT adoption in the Insurance Industry in India 2012 covering a market with strong growth potential. It is a part of Netscribes’ Information Technology Series. - March 23, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
Adaptik Corporation Sponsors Ben Franklin i xchange for the Third Consecutive Year
Adaptik is pleased to announce its partner-level sponsorship of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania (BFTP/NEP) i xchange for the third consecutive year. Scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 8, 2012, the i xchange is recognized as a premier business and technology... - March 23, 2012 - Adaptik Corporation