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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
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
"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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.