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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
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Delayed Due to Contractor Insurance Requirements
Many contractors stand ready to help save the Gulf of Mexico, but rigid insurance requirements are thwarting their efforts. Contractors are required to purchase specific liability, pollution and federally mandated workers’ compensation coverages designed for employees working on, around or... - June 18, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
The Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine Releases Issue 2
The First Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance Magazine has officially released Issue 2. This Issue contains noteworthy articles such as “Impact of Health Reform on Health Insurance Management” and “Distribution is Phase One. Getting Paid – Phase... - June 18, 2010 - Expatriate Healthcare and Travel Insurance
Healthcare Reform Updates Are Now Available on the Healthcare Reform Conference Website
Interim Final Rules for Health Plans & Health Insurance Coverage relating to status as a Grandfathered Health Plan under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act have been issued by HHS. The document is now available on the Healthcare Reform Conference website under “Healthcare Reform Updates.” http://healthcarereformconference.com/healthcare-reform-updates.html. - June 17, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
DUI Effects on Auto Insurance Explained by Insure4USA.com in New Report
Newly published report discusses state laws, implications and effects on auto insurance for DUI drivers. - June 16, 2010 - Insure4USA
CNA Formalizes Relationship with SeaPass to Expand On-Line Quoting Resources
CNA Insurance Companies (NYSE: CNA) recently formalized its relationship with SeaPass Solutions, Inc. to support the expansion of on-line quoting resources for its Small Business agents and brokers. Through the SeaPass Hub™ platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool, CNA’s... - June 16, 2010 - SeaPass Solutions Inc.
Trupanion™ Announces an Industry First in Pet Insurance
Trupanion now offers pet insurance with no payout limits and is the first in the industry to do so. - June 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Adaptik Debuts 2nd Video in Adaptik Challenge Series
Series Shows How PolicyWriter Solves Most Common Challenges in Policy Administration. - June 14, 2010 - Adaptik Corporation
Insurance Changes Launches New Website
Insurance Changes dot com is a new website providing information to help save money on insurance while still getting the coverage you need. - June 14, 2010 - Insurance Changes
MarketScout’s CEO to Speak at RIMS on Insurance Automation and Web Technology
Industry veteran to share information on the future of insurance exchanges - June 12, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Raymond Fabius MD, CPE, FACPE, Chief Medical Officer of Healthcare & Science Business, Thomson Reuters as Key Speaker
Those involved in healthcare and health insurance need to come to the National Healthcare Reform Conference™ to learn the details behind healthcare reform and to learn from their colleagues in the industry how they plan to address the sweeping change of healthcare reform. - June 12, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Elephant Auto Insurances Announces a Sale on Auto Insurance in Virginia
With the average driver saving $540 on auto insurance when they switch to Elephant Auto Insurance, customers should be sure they are shopping for the best discount auto insurance rates. - June 12, 2010 - Elephant Insurance Services
National Healthcare Reform Conference™ Announces Key Speaker Dr. Joseph Annis, Secretary, Board of Trustees, of the American Medical Association
The National Healthcare Reform Conference™ http://www.healthcarereformconference.com announces Dr. Joseph Annis, Secretary, Board of Trustees for the American Medical Association as a Key Speaker for the conference, taking place September 20-22, 2010 in Los Angeles at the Hyatt Regency... - June 11, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com Adds New Technology Platforms
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com, are pleased to announce they have added new technology platforms to their growing network of operational, benchmarking, and audit resources. - June 10, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Ameritrust Announces Big Move and Expansion
Ameritrust Moves Corporate Offices from Ballantyne; Adds New Business Units in Strategic Bid - June 09, 2010 - Ameritrust Mortgage Inc.
Pierce Group Benefits Hires Samantha Duckworth as Database Technician
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Samantha “Sam” Duckworth has recently joined the team as database technician. In this position, Duckworth is responsible for the technical side of both the pre... - June 09, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Smith Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Kathy Smith, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows her successful completion of a professional insurance... - June 04, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study
A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Title Guarantee Inc. Takes You "Under the Hood" of the New Hud-1
Title Guarantee, Inc. has introduced its new Hud-1 settlement statement guide that takes you "Under the Hood" of the new settlement statement that is being used now in all real estate transactions. - June 03, 2010 - Title Guarantee Inc.
Health Insurance Broker Wendy Hamlin Interviewed in New Episode of Ear on Careers Podcast Series
Top-Tier Tutoring proudly presents its latest podcast episode of “Ear on Careers,” during which Wendy Hamlin, a health insurance broker for small businesses, is interviewed. Listen as Hamlin discusses exactly what she does as a health insurance broker for her clients, in this timely podcast. - June 03, 2010 - Top-Tier Tutoring, LLC
BASE® Sees Minimal Increase in Health Premiums in Last 6 Years Due to HRA
It’s Surprising More Businesses Haven’t Implemented This Cost-Containing Employee Benefit - June 03, 2010 - BASE
Oil Rig Blowout & Spill Experts are High in Demand on Zintro.com
Investors, Law-firms, and Consultants are seeking Oil Rig Blowout & Spill Experts on Zintro.com. - June 02, 2010 - Zintro, Inc.
iBoomerang to be Featured on Dayton Business Spotlight
Web tool provider iBoomerang will be the focus of a brief spotlight video championing business development in the Dayton, Ohio area. - May 29, 2010 - iBoomerang
National Healthcare Reform Conference Announces That There Are Only 6 Days Left to Save $200 Off of the Regular Registration Price
Register today for the 1st National Healthcare Reform Conference that will be taking place in Los Angeles, CA from September 20th-22nd, 2010. The venue will be the beautiful Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel, located just blocks from Rodeo Drive. The conference, wwwhealthcarereformconference.com, is sponsored by the Healthcare Reform Magazine, www.healthcarereformmagazine.com. - May 27, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Astonish Results Opens Florida Office, Plans for California
Astonish Results’ new Orlando office creates space for Raving Fan Managers, a training facility and a southern sales office to complement the Warwick, RI headquarters. - May 26, 2010 - Astonish Results
Healthcare Reform Conference Releases White Paper on HealthCare Reform’s Affect on Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Plans
HealthCare Reform’s Affect on Voluntary Benefits and Limited Medical Plans White Paper Released May 18, 2010 on Healthcare Reform Conference's website http://www.HealthcareReformConference.com and on Healthcare Reform Magazine http://www.HealthcareReformMagazine.com. - May 23, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference
Elephant Auto Insurance Named "Employer of Choice" in Richmond, VA
Elephant Auto Insurance received the top award – Employer of Choice – at the annual All Star Awards sponsored by the Society of Human Resource Management Association's Richmond chapter. - May 22, 2010 - Elephant Insurance Services
Saga Selects marketingunity as Its Company-Wide E-Procurement Platform
Saga, part of the Acromas Group, has implemented marketingunity’s Procurement Manager software, driving significant cost and administration savings on procurement services. - May 21, 2010 - Marketingunity
Earl O'Garro Jr. Announces His New Emerging Insurance Company, Hybrid Insurance Group
Earl O'Garro Jr. announces the launch of his new company, Hybrid Insurance Group, an emerging and innovative firm that brings expertise in the realm of underwriting and risk transfer to small business. - May 20, 2010 - Hybrid Insurance Group
Sponsorship Opportunities for 1st National Healthcare Reform Conference Announced
The 1st National Healthcare Reform Conference™, taking place in Los Angeles, CA from September 20th-22nd, 2010 announces opportunities to exhibit and sponsor at the most influential health insurance and healthcare conference in the country. Please sign up for a sponsorship or exhibitor... - May 19, 2010 - Healthcare Reform Conference