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Suretegrity® Expands Surety Bond Offerings - Ohio Applications Now Available
Suretegrity®, a national full service Surety Bond only agency, has expanded its online surety bond offerings into the State of Ohio. - July 07, 2011 - Suretegrity
Protexure Accountants Launches New Web 2.0 Home Page Design
Enhancement will better facilitate the needs of small accounting firms seeking professional liability insurance - July 07, 2011 - AmerInst Professional Services, Ltd.
SalesGuard Making a Big Push to Recruit Agents for the Week of July 4th
SalesGuard, a name brand in business coverage, is opening its doors this July 4th to recruit new agents. - July 07, 2011 - SalesGuard
New Car Insurance Comparison Website Launched by GeneralAutoInsurances.org
GeneralAutoInsurances.org, a new comparison website searching over 30 car insurers, was launched in the auto insurance quotes industry. - July 06, 2011 - generalautoinsurances.org
Online Auto Insurance Discusses Maximum Claims Payouts
A 2010 survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners indicated that only about 1-in-7 respondents could correctly interpret the notation used for the limits of a basic liability policy, and chances are that many drivers simply buy basic insurance to satisfy state law and may not... - July 05, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance
New Hire at SalesGuard Looks to Get SalesGuard Into Every Business in the Country
SalesGuard hires Charles Brown, veteran sales executive, to be its new Director of Business Development - July 05, 2011 - SalesGuard
Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Fourth of July Advice to Pet Owners
Pet insurance company Trupanion offers tips to help ease the stress that pets often feel during the Fourth of July. - July 04, 2011 - Trupanion
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Robert Lowery for Its Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired Robert (Bob) Lowery as a broker for the Carolina region. Lowery brings more than 30 years experience as an E&S broker to the AUI family. He began his career in Atlanta as an underwriter for several E&S companies including working for American... - July 02, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Local New York Life Office Sponsors Comfort Zone Camp For Kids
Insurer Supports Camp That Helps Grieving Children Through Charity Golf Tournament - July 01, 2011 - New York Life
Modern Insurance Chosen by Global Risk LLC to Create Exclusive Yacht Brokers Association Professional Liability Program
Modern Insurance Consultants (MIC) is pleased to announce its selection by Global Risk LLC to be the exclusive provider of Professional Liability Insurance for the Florida Yacht Brokers Association (FYBA). “We’re very excited to be selected to provide FYBA’s membership access to... - July 01, 2011 - Modern Insurance Consultants
NH Division of Economic Development Says at Least 23 Massachusetts Insurance Companies Would Save Millions Annually by Redomesticating to New Hampshire
In this current economic climate, every penny counts, and revenue-conscious insurance companies are looking for new ways to hold down costs and create a positive impact on their income statements. Trimming office supply budgets and reducing travel expenditures can make a small dent, but there's an... - June 30, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
Is Your Home Safe? eIndividualHealth.com Provides Tips to Review Your Insurance Policy.
During June Home Safety Month, Experts Encourage Homeowners to Review Their Insurance to Make Sure it Covers Common Accidents in the Home - June 30, 2011 - eIndividualHealth.com
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Nationwide Automobile Facility
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC) to offer nationwide commercial auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national Managing General Agency, and AAIC is predominantly a commercial lines insurer operating in all... - June 30, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
benefitsCONNECT® Announces Their New communityCONNECT Initiative
communityCONNECT provides opportunities for members of the health insurance community to unite and work with business partners across North America to facilitate and participate in volunteer activities. - June 30, 2011 - benefitsCONNECT
Phoenix Now Offers Claims Management to Companion Clients
Phoenix Risk Management has reached and agreement with Companion to provide exclusive claims management, which will be administered by Intercare Insurance Services, to business written through Phoenix Risk Management and Lenimentus marketing group. This agreement includes access to the Injured Worker Advocacy Program, which has been proven to reduce litigation by as much as 95 percent. - June 29, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
Amazon.com, Regions, and USAA Earn Top Spots in the 2011 Temkin Web Experience Ratings of 119 Firms
Study of 6,000 U.S. Consumers Shows That Only 7% of Companies Deliver Good Online Experiences; TV Service Providers, Internet Service Providers and Health Plans are the Worst - June 28, 2011 - Temkin Group
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
CSR24 and TAM® Now Sync to Free Up Agents’ Time for More Customer Service
Insurance agents who provide self-service access for their insureds now have the technology to manage activities initiated by consumers and to reallocate time saved to customer service. - June 28, 2011 - Applied Systems, Inc.
Trupanion Pet Insurance Informs Dog Owners of a Rare Case of Salmon Poisoning
A suspected case of salmon poisoning in a dog insured by pet insurance provider Trupanion is a rare but serious condition that can affect any dog owner. - June 27, 2011 - Trupanion
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Aspen American Insurance Company as Additional Carrier for Self-Storage Product Line
Aran Insurance Services Group today announced Aspen American Insurance Company as an additional carrier for property and casualty subsidiary MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Aspen will provide MiniCo a specialized business-owners policy with enhanced specialty coverages and expanded geographic and... - June 27, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
MiniCo Insurance Agency Adds Aspen American Insurance Company for Alternative Self Storage Industry Solution
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Aspen American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to be an additional carrier for MiniCo’s specialty insurance programs for the self-storage industry. Aspen American Insurance... - June 27, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Online Auto Insurance Advises Consumers on Protecting Against Theft
In a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers discuss how to get financial protection for an event that no motorist wants to see happen: the theft of an automobile. Despite the penalties against motor vehicle theft in the United States, cars were stolen more than 700,000 times in... - June 27, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance
New Resource Center Makes It Easier for Consumers to Access SR22 Insurance Quotes
The new consumer resource for finding the most up-to-date information regarding SR22 was launched today. - June 25, 2011 - SR22-InsuranceQuotes.net
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Executive Predicts Increased Long-Term Care Need
When Americans face lower risk of cancer-related death, they face a higher risk of needing costly long-term care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 24, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
North Carolina Comfort Zone Camp Announces Second Annual Camp for Kids Charity Golf Classic
Golf Classic to Benefit Bereavement Camp for Children - June 23, 2011 - New York Life
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Reports 500,000 Will Apply for Coverage in 2011
The number of individuals applying for long term care insurance coverage will grow to exceed 500,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - June 22, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
OAI: Affordable Auto Insurance Still Available Despite Rising Costs
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent data on price trends in America, the price of insuring motor vehicles rose one-fifth of 1 percent between April and May. While that may seem like a minimal increase, the BLS reports that the cost of auto insurance in May 2011 was... - June 20, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance
Suretegrity Expands Operations: Surety Bonds Now Available in Alabama
Suretegrity®, a national full service Surety Bond only agency, has expanded its online surety bond offerings into the State of Alabama. - June 20, 2011 - Suretegrity
Critical Clean LLC Announce That 90% of Crime Scene Cleanup is Covered by Insurance
Critical Clean LLC is a crime scene cleanup service that provides a wide range of biohazard and chemical cleaning for: Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Missouri. The company has recently made an announcement that their services are 90% covered by insurance providers. This includes property, collision and comprehensive insurance plans. Critical Clean LLC’s services are generally completely, or mostly covered by, “all peril” and “all risk” policy types. - June 18, 2011 - Critical Clean LLC
The Insurance Sector in Poland is Expected to Experience Solid Premium Growth Through 2013
“The insurance sector in Poland is expected to experience solid premium growth through 2013, in particular in the non-life segment, where increasing policy prices and higher sale volumes will boost premium income," said Marcin Mazurek of Intelace Research. - June 18, 2011 - Inteliace Research
Rivkin Radler Team Wins Major Victory for New York Auto Insurers - Secures Dismissal of $5,000,000 Lawsuit by No-Fault Provider
Rivkin Radler LLP led the effort which today secured a major victory for the New York automobile insurance industry, after the Supreme Court, Nassau County dismissed a laundry-list of claims against a broad range of insurers by a No-Fault healthcare provider which contended that the insurers’... - June 17, 2011 - Rivkin Radler LLP
Greenville, South Carolina Based Independent Agency, Insurance Market Announces New Website Dedicated to Small Business Owners Insurance
Insurance Market is a retail independent insurance agency and brokerage firm dedicated to helping small businesses with their insurance needs. Their website was recently updated with additional information, links, terms, and information brochures to help provide additional resources to their customers and new clients. - June 17, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
Insurance Market Announces the Re-Release of Their South Carolina Individual and Family Health Insurance Quoting Website
Individual Health Insurance and family health Insurance and quotes are now available on line 24 hours a day. Insurance Market has announced that they are now offering free insurance quotes for individuals and families through their recently released website. This website will also allow for on line applications to the carriers they select. - June 16, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
Environmental Pollution Insurance is Now Available from Greenville, South Carolina Based Insurance Market
Insurance Market is a retail agency and brokerage firm with access to dozens of national and international insurance companies that specifically target the pollution and environmental industry. These companies have very specific policies that have been designed to cover the issues that contractors face as companies involved in the environmental and or pollution business. - June 16, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
Adaptik Selected as a Red Herring Top 100 North America Tech Startup
Adaptik Corporation announced that they have been selected as a Red Herring Top 100 award recipient. This award recognizes the leading private companies across North America and celebrates their innovation, technology and way of doing business. - June 16, 2011 - Adaptik Corporation
Basics of Liability Coverage Explained by Online Auto Insurance
A new FAQ published by the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com outlines the fundamentals of liability car insurance, a type of coverage that practically all drivers in the country are required to carry. But despite the fact that most motorists must have this type of financial protection to cover any... - June 15, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance
Strongwood Insurance Company Has Been Recognized as One of Healthiest Companies in America
Monterey based insurance company, Strongwood Insurance/Sequioa Insurance has invested in the health of their employees with great results. They were one of just 44 companies nationwide that is being honored with the 2010 award. - June 15, 2011 - Strongwood Insurance Holdings Corporation
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Established by Sally Ezra and Claude Penland, Actuary
Initially, the group will be focused on the North American actuarial recruitment market, and then rapidly expand into the global market. It is Ezra Penland’s plan to be the market leader in the actuarial recruiting niche. - June 15, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Social Media Plays a Limited Role in Consumers’ Purchase Decisions
Study of 6,000 U.S. Consumers Examines How Consumers Use Social Media Channels to Purchase Computers, Cell Phones, TVs, Insurance Policies, Health Plans, and Credit Cards. - June 13, 2011 - Temkin Group
Diamond Dealers Club of Ny, TransGuardian, USPS and Wells Fargo Announce Initiative at JCK Show Las Vegas
The Diamond Dealers Club of NY (DDC) and TransGuardian hosted USPS Chief Postal Inspector Guy J. Cottrell and Wells Fargo Insurance Services Vice President Scott Fuhrman at the 2011 JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show. At an industry press conference, they unveiled the first step in a cooperative plan to... - June 13, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Tips to Pet Owners in Case of a Hurricane
The summer months offer many great things, but for many parts of the country, it also brings the threat of hurricanes and other natural disasters. - June 13, 2011 - Trupanion
Suretegrity® Launches Operations in the State of Florida
Suretegrity®, a surety only master general agency, has launched operations in the State of Florida and plans on expanding its operations nationwide over the course of the next six months. - June 13, 2011 - Suretegrity
Horizon Income Launches New Pet Insurance Program Through Hartville’s “America’s Pet Plan” to Support the ASPCA
Horizon Income, a Property & Casualty insurance agency, now offers Pet Insurance with the proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). - June 13, 2011 - Horizon Income
Fifteen Local New York Life Agents Are Now Offering AARP Endorsed Products
AARP Members Can Purchase AARP Endorsed Life Insurance and Fixed Annuities Through Local Insurer - June 12, 2011 - New York Life
benefitsCONNECT® Announces Real-Time Integration with First Horizon Msaver HSAs
Integration provides brokers with a solution that more efficiently serves the needs of large employer groups by incorporating self-service benefits enrollment for HSA-qualified health plans, along with an application to open the corresponding HSA. - June 08, 2011 - benefitsCONNECT
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Published First Industry Almanac
A comprehensive almanac containing all current relevant facts and figures pertaining to long-term care insurance has been published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 08, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Hoover and Associates to Host Healthcare Reform Lunch and Learn
Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. will host a Lunch and Learn on Thursday, June 16, 2011. Back by popular demand, Healthcare Reform will be discussed. The progress of how the State of Michigan is setting up the insurance exchanges. Randall A. Hoover, ChFC, REBC, CLU and RHU, President... - June 08, 2011 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
IDCA Hosts Pete Zegarac of the US Postal Inspection Service, Transguardian and the Diamond Dealers Club of NY at 27th Annual Gala Dinner in Las Vegas
The Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association (IDCA) held its 27th Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas, on Saturday, June 04. Special guests were Pete Zegarac, Inspector in Charge of the US Postal Inspection Service, Phoenix Division, Lou Rohde, Director of Member... - June 06, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Publishes FAQ on Evaluating Insurers
In one of their latest FAQs, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com explain that, although many may think that shopping for car insurance coverage is a two-step process - finding the cheapest policy and then buying it - it’s important to do some research about the coverage provider before... - June 06, 2011 - Online Auto Insurance
TransGuardian Introduces Wells Fargo Insurance Services at the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show
Scott Fuhrman, Vice President of Wells Fargo Insurance Services, toured the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show with Jim Moseley, President/CEO of TransGuardian and Tim Hamblin, Business Alliance Manager of the US Postal Service. JCK Las Vegas is an important trade show, where the jewelry industry comes... - June 05, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.