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General Insurance Yearbook 2010 - Launched Successfully All Over India & Overseas
General Insurance Year Book 2010 has been released all over India & overseas from the house of The Insurance Times. The book published for the first time in India will be a unique ready reckoner of general insurance information on India. Visit www.bimabazaar.com - August 05, 2010 - The Insurance Times
Connecticut Insurance Agency Launches New Website
Get Insured CT has updated and improved their website that now also includes a state-of-the-art instant auto insurance quote system. - August 04, 2010 - Get Insured CT
ACE Executives to Speak at MarketScout’s Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ace Innovations Profiled by Courtemanche and Purdy. - August 04, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
New Drewberry MPPI Research – Less Than Half of MPPI Policy Holders Protect More Than Their Basic Mortgage Payments
New research indicates that less than half of individuals looking to take out mortgage payment protection insure more than their basic monthly loan payment, leaving them to cover the cost of council tax and other monthly expenses out of their own pocket. - August 04, 2010 - Drewberry Personal
National Healthcare Reform Conference to Focus on Negative Effects of Reform on Health Insurance Companies
"Healthcare Reform is going to change the way health insurance companies conduct their business, manage their medical claims and how they market. Healthcare Reform was really Health Insurance Reform," said Maureen Ross of the Healthcare Reform Magazine. - August 01, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
First Rehab Life Introduces New Dental Insurance
Intuitive Online Quoting System provides Producers with a flexible Tool. - July 31, 2010 - ShelterPoint
Extended Warranty and Vehicle Service Contract Provider to Launch New Website, CarServiceContract.com
Extended Warranty Company National Warranty Services Inc launches its new website on Thursday July 29th. The California based Extended Auto Warranty and Vehicle Service Contract provider currently receive quote requests on www.usdirectprotect.com and will now also give customers online quote's at... - July 30, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Strengthens Tennessee Operations by Acquiring The Renewals of Summers & Associates, Inc., an MGA Operating Out of Dandridge TN
AUI has entered into an agreement to purchase the renewal rights of Summers & Associates effective August 1st, 2010. Summers & Associates is a specialized MGA, serving Tennessee agents, and is owned and operated by Jim Summers. Jim after many years of service has decided to retire and was... - July 30, 2010 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Conference to Address Negative Effect of Healthcare Reform on Health Insurance Agents
"Healthcare Reform will negatively affect health insurance agents around the country," says Jonathan Edelheit of the Employer Healthcare Congress. Healthcare Reform significantly reduces an insurance agent’s commission on health insurance and in some cases puts health insurance... - July 30, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Exhibitors and Sponsors for the Event
The 1st National Healthcare Reform Conference™, taking place in Los Angeles September 20th-22nd, 2010, announces exhibitors and sponsors at the most influential health insurance and healthcare conference this year. - July 30, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
TransGuardian Delivers $1,100 Claim Check to Neon Gems
"Even small losses, like this one, feel discouraging to shippers in our industry, and we try to be as supportive and pro-active in managing claims as possible," said TransGuardian's Madlene Moseley. - July 29, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
PrimeCare Medical, Inc. Selects HEALTHsuite® from RAM Technologies to Administer Correctional Health Services
PrimeCare Medical, a leader in the administration of correctional health services, has selected the advanced software solution HEALTHsuite from RAM Technologies to upgrade their administrative capabilities. - July 29, 2010 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Presents $18,000 Claim Check Los Angeles Area Precious Metals Refinery
"We always empathize when a client experiences a transit loss," said Ms. Hagopian. "Being there to protect their interest is what TransGuardian is all about." - July 27, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian.com Presents $25,000 Claim Check to Garo Jewelry
On behalf of TransGuardian.com (www.transguardian.com), Madlene Moseley and Rima Hagopian presented Mr. Garo Keurjikian of Garo Jewelry, Inc. a claim check for $25,000 for a jewelry parcel lost in transit while covered by TransGuardian.com. Wells Fargo Insurance Services, the largest provider in... - July 26, 2010 - TransGuardian, Inc.
MiniCo Offers Deductible Waiver Option for Self-Storage Insureds
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, is now offering a deductible waiver option designed to help relieve some of the financial burden on self-storage insureds in the event of a loss caused by hail or wind which causes cosmetic damage to roof coverings. Currently available in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas,... - July 26, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Esteemed List of Speakers
Healthcare Leaders, Insurance Brokers & Agents, High Ranking Consultants will all convene in Los Angeles September 20-22, 2010 to participate in one of the most talked about Conferences of the year. - July 25, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Executive Perils, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years
Los Angeles based wholesale insurance broker has delivered expertise and value-added service since 2000. Wholesale insurance broker, Executive Perils, Inc. (www.eperils.com), is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since 2000, Executive Perils has earned industry recognition as a leader in management... - July 25, 2010 - Executive Perils, Inc.
Kevin Kelley to Speak at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ironshore Chief Executive Will Profile Innovative Products and Strategies for Growth - July 25, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Auto Warranty Company US Direct Protect Has Officially Joined the VPA
Auto Warranty provider US Direct Protect has joined the VPA and has made it official Wednesday July 21st by mailing their auditing fee via certified mail. September 1st is the deadline for all Car Service Contract Brokers, Agents, Finance Companies, Fulfillment Companies, Administrators and... - July 24, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Speakers Emerge for 2nd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference
The 2ndAnnual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference, http://voluntarybenefitsconference.com/ will bring together industry professionals and top employers from all over the country to discuss what types of benefits they are offering employees and the value of offering such voluntary... - July 23, 2010 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
Business Controls, Inc., Partners with Philadelphia Insurance Companies
Business Controls, Inc. (BCI) and Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) have partnered to reduce client’s insurance premiums and risk due to workplace misconduct. - July 22, 2010 - Business Controls, Inc.
Randall A. Hoover Named National Association of Health Underwriters Lifetime Achiever
The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) recently named Randall A. Hoover, Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) and resident of Beverly Hills, Michigan, as a qualifier for the Leading Producers Round Table Lifetime Level of Production award. The National Association of... - July 21, 2010 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
VersaSuite Fully Supports and Welcomes Final Rule for "Meaningful Use" of Electronic Health Records
VersaSuite reiterates its Certification Guarantee to exceed "Meaningful Use" requirements. - July 17, 2010 - VersaSuite
GWI Expands Stop Loss Portfolio with Fairmont Specialty Partnership
GreenWood International to Underwrite Medical Stop Loss on Behalf of Fairmont Specialty’s A&H Division. - July 16, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Adaptik to Sponsor Tech Decisions Web Seminar
Competent to the Core-Trends in Policy Admin, Underwriting, and Claims to be presented August 25 by Adaptik Corporation. - July 15, 2010 - Adaptik Corporation
DocSite Meets Final 'Meaningful Use' Rule for Doctors and Hospitals
DocSite deployed with a certified e-prescribing application meets CMS EHR Meaningful Use Final Rule Criteria for Stage 1 final rules and for Stage 2 criteria as written. Using DocSite demonstrably improves healthcare, with users typically improving compliance with care and quality guidelines from 25% to 50% within a three month to one year period. Further, DocSite users can submit for payment through the DocSite industry leading PQRI data solution for 2010 and 2011. - July 14, 2010 - docsite
Medical Management, LLC Selects Kareo as Medical Billing Software Solution
Kareo medical billing software and Medical Management, LLC, a leading national medical billing service, are pleased to announce that Medical Management, LLC has selected Kareo as its medical billing software solution. - July 09, 2010 - Kareo
MSW Expands Into Florida
Greg Lyons joins MSW as it establishes operations in Florida - July 09, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
First Foundation to Offer Home and Auto Insurance in Alberta Through Marsh's Private Client Services
First Foundation Residential Mortgages, an Edmonton and Calgary mortgage broker, announced today a collaboration with Marsh’s Private Client Services Practice to provide current and potential customers of First Foundation with access to discounted home and auto insurance rates. - July 09, 2010 - First Foundation Inc.
The Halpern Group Announces Organizational Changes
The Halpern Group, a Recovery Management and Structured Settlement company headquartered in Springfield, NJ, today announced several organizational changes. Natalie Sticesen has been named Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. She will also be responsible for its national sales efforts. - July 06, 2010 - The Halpern Group
First Rehab Life Website Receives Award
First Rehab Life’s website honored with 2010 APEX Award. - July 04, 2010 - ShelterPoint
CMS: e-Spirit Customer BGV Recognized for Best Insurance Extranets
Insurer BGV / Badische Versicherungen has been recognized with an Eisenhut Award, impressing the distinguished panel again this year with its innovative distribution software portals. The company's brokerage portal and the exclusive agents portal, both built on the FirstSpirit content management system, were the only ones to receive the coveted German award and took top position in a highly competitive field. - July 01, 2010 - e-Spirit
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. Tennessee Fully Insured Business
Effective January 1, 2011, Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. will no longer issue or renew any fully insured group health insurance coverage in the state of Tennessee. All Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. fully insured health benefit plans in effect on December 31, 2010 will terminate as of that date. - July 01, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
IDBI Fortis Reaches the City of Sports
IDBI Fortis Life Insurance is one of India’s fastest growing new private life insurance companies having started operations in March 2008 launches its new Branch in Jalandhar. - June 30, 2010 - IDBI Federal
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
Extended Auto Warranty Company US Direct Announces New Car Warranty Carrier
US Direct is an extended car warranty broker that provides used car warranties after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. Today, US Direct announces a new car warranty carrier to add to its list of Administrators. - June 27, 2010 - National Warranty Services dba US Direct Protect
Re-Igniting RRG Bill in Congress
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today reported that its lobbying team has intensified efforts to bring modernization of the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) back to the attention of Congress as the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee wrap up... - June 27, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Shaya Chosen as Vendor Representative of the Year
Donnovan Shaya of Employee Health Insurance Management, Inc. (EHIM) has been named the Vendor Representative of the Year, presented by Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. - June 27, 2010 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
EHIM Named Vendor of the Year by Hoover and Associates
Employee Health Insurance Management, Inc. (EHIM) has been chosen as the 2009 Vendor of the Year, as presented by Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc. - June 27, 2010 - Hoover and Associates Financial Services, Inc.
Quotezone Launches Search for Scotland's Next TV Star
Calling all budding actors who fancy a shot at the big time by starring in a TV ad - Quotezone, a top insurance comparison website, are looking for a real character to front a national advertising campaign for car insurance. - June 26, 2010 - Quotezone
Flanders Earns PLCS Designation
The designation of Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group, and Independent Insurance Agency in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by The... - June 25, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Health Care Reform Exposed at Insurance Changes
Health care reform has stirred a world of controversy, but after Congress passed the new legislation questions remain. Insurance changes dot com exposes the truths and cuts through the propaganda. - June 24, 2010 - Insurance Changes
Bill Barcellona of California Association of Physicians Group Will be Speaking at the National Healthcare Reform Conference in September
Bill Barcellona serves as the Vice President for Government Affairs for the California Association of Physician Groups, directing a staff of analysts and contract lobbyists in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. CAPG is a trade association comprised of over 150 of California’s premier multispecialty medical groups and independent practice associations, serving 15 million Californians. He will be speaking at the National Healthcare Reform Conference this September in Los Angeles. - June 24, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Pawling, NY Insurance Agency Introduces New Website to Shed Some Light on Insurance
The Tanner-Prince Agency of Pawling, NY has recently published a new website to help insurance consumers understand insurance. The website will also provide local information and serve as an education portal for residents of New York and Connecticut. - June 23, 2010 - Tanner-Prince Agency
Pat Ryan to Provide Keynote Presentation at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium Hosted by MarketScout
Veteran Industry Leader to Profile His Vision for Future Distribution Models. - June 23, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Terry K. Headley is the President Elect for NAFIA and Has Agreed to Speak at the National Healthcare Reform Conference This September in Los Angeles
The National Healthcare Reform Conference™ announces Terry K. Headley, President Elect for the National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAFIA) as a Key Speaker for the conference, taking place September 20-22, 2010 in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel. - June 21, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ is Attracting Great Key Speakers Such as Janet Trautwein to Join the Conference in Los Angeles This September
Janet Trautwein is Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters in Arlington, Virginia. She will be one of the esteemed speakers at the National Healthcare Reform Conference in Los Angeles, this September. - June 19, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Nominations Begin for 2010 North American Pet Health Insurance Month
Grand Prize of $1,000.00 to North America’s Favorite Pet Insurance Story and $1,000.00 Educational Grant to North America’s Favorite Veterinarian. Apple iPads, Pet Treat Baskets and other Great Prizes to be Awarded. - June 18, 2010 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association