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Harris Trains on Farm Insurance
O. Rickey Harris, Agency Principal of O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance in Jasper, Alabama recently completed a course titled Farm 201. It is a comprehensive training session on new property and casualty insurance coverages for farmowners. The O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance Agency is... - March 06, 2010 - O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance
Texas Association of Health Underwriters to Attend Capitol Conference
Texas Chapter Joins Agents Nationwide at Annual Conference to Talk Healthcare Reform. - March 06, 2010 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Make 2010 Your Most Successful Year with Blackburn Group Inc. an A.M. Best Company Expert Service Provider
Blackburn Group Inc. and MSA RiskPro.com are continuing to expand and grow both nationally and internationally as a recognized Expert Service Provider. - March 05, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Orange County Health Insurance Agent Receives Prestigious Certification
Orange County health insurance agent Michael Kortz has received the NAHU-approved Health Insurance Professional designation (H.I.P.). He is one of only 100 agents to have received this honor. - March 03, 2010 - Michael Kortz - California Health Insurance Agent
HealthInsuranceFinders.com, Nation’s Leading Health Insurance Resource Site Launches New Website Design
The new site design features user-friendly tools, resources and information to the growing number of internet users researching health insurance. - March 03, 2010 - HealthInsuranceFinders.com
The Cartera Group Inc. of San Antonio, Texas Announces the Cartera Card Program
Millions of Unserved Hispanics to Join the Rest of the Country with Convenient Access to Banking, Insurance and Financial Services - March 02, 2010 - EmployerNow Development Group
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
EXIGIS Continues to Bolster Talent Pool with the Addition of Two Key Team Members
EXIGIS announced today that it has hired Dylan Corlett and Roger Baclig to lead Engineering and Project Management activities. - February 27, 2010 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2010 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor (Booth #1547) at the 2010 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts from April 25th through April 29th. - February 27, 2010 - Exigis, LLC.
Bluestone America Announces the Offering of Its Preferred Wealth PPM
Bluestone America announces its Preferred Wealth PPM which offers instruments to ensure high ratio securitization of debt. The initial strategy of the new PPM is to buy and hold through maturity of US based portfolios called Longevity Assets. The PPM will be offered through two different debt instruments. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Opens Preferred Wealth Center
It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center, specializing in asset management, securitization, alternative funding, new asset class. The center also specializes in risk management, portfolio review, as well funding strategies for commercial real estate projects in both, long and short term. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
e-Spirit: More Internal Information for BGV's External Insurance Agents
The insurance company BGV / Badische Versicherungen has launched its new web portal for their exclusive agents. In addition to more convenient navigation and ease of use for users, the web solution should also improve work processes for web editors who manage content. The information and work platform is based on an internally developed BGV portal and the high-performance FirstSpirit Content Management System (CMS) from Dortmund-based e-Spirit AG (www.e-spirit.com). - February 22, 2010 - e-Spirit
Building Envelope Science Institute Holds Training Conference for Defective Drywall in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
The “BESI System” offers the most comprehensive remediation; the protocol was developed based on proven science and considers the following major factors: corrosion, cross-contamination of other building materials, personal belongings, IAQ monitoring program, and a proposed national warranty (not an insurance policy). - February 17, 2010 - Building Envelope Science Institute
Institute for Integrated Healthcare Appointed as Pharmacy Advisor to MidAtlantic Business Group on Health
Pharmaceuticals-Related Benefits Consultancy Will Maximize Pharmaceutical Value for Business Coalition Members - February 17, 2010 - Institute for Integrated Healthcare
Insurance9.net Launches New Online Insurance Quotes Web Service to Provide Carriers Comparisons
Finding the right insurance policy has always been a challenging task. But with http://www.insurance9.net customers can find the right insurance coverage for yourself. Also, this website provides all types of insurances to facilitate your purchase process all the more. - February 17, 2010 - Insurance9
SIA Group Appoints Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Jamie Roush has been named a sales executive for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. Roush’s responsibilities include developing and... - February 17, 2010 - SIA Group
Using Social Media to Prospect Self-Storage Facility Owners the Topic of MiniCo Insurance Webinar
Hundreds of millions of users are logging on to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social networking sites. Self-storage facility owners are also discovering that these media are a useful tool for promoting their locations to customers and staying connected to other business professionals. - February 17, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
"Free Auto Body Repair" Program Approved & Launched by Local Body Shops
Guaranteed "Free Auto Body Repair" Program Finally Approved and Launched. For years consumers have dreamed of No Deductibles or Free Top Quality Auto Body repair From local Body Shops...The time has come. - February 15, 2010 - Titan Auto Body
Save on Hybrid Auto Insurance at Insure4USA.com
One of the hottest trends that the automobile industry has witnessed in the recent times is the increase in popularity of the hybrid cars. The functioning of this car is based logically to provide greener solutions to the environment and better options for the wallets of the individuals as well. - February 12, 2010 - Insure4USA
SIA Group Appoints Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Debbie Davis has been named personal lines customer service representative for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position,... - February 10, 2010 - SIA Group
Employers Reduce Costs and HR Risks with HR Outsourcing, Reports New White Paper by CPEhr
Report shows how small and mid-size employers benefit from outsourcing human resource functions as the economy slowly recovers. - February 09, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
EasyInventory Takes the Chore Out of Building a Home Inventory
New software from Boydevlin Ltd reduces home contents under-insurance by taking the chore out of building an inventory and helps users make an insurance claim should the worst happen. - February 09, 2010 - Boydevlin Ltd
Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life Partner with Benefitfocus
Benefitfocus® announced today a partnership with Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company to provide Benefitfocus HR InTouchTM, a centralized platform for benefits enrollment and management. As employers increase the number of voluntary benefits they offer their... - February 06, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
OIT Client Unitrin Direct Receives Celent Model Insurer Award
This announcement features Unitrin Direct, winner of a 2010 Celent Model Insurer Award based on the company's use of Optical Image Technology's DocFinity software. - February 06, 2010 - Optical Image Technology
Online Auto Insurance Offers Tips to Help Young Drivers Save
With a little bit of diligence, younger motorists may be able to find cheaper rates. - February 05, 2010 - Online Auto Insurance
Tony Chen Promoted to Executive Vice President of Integrated Healthcare
Mr. Chen Expands Chief Technology Officer Role with EVP - February 05, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
The Council on Litigation Management Announces Strategic Affiliation with Risk and Insurance Management Society
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) announced today an affiliation with the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Inc. (RIMS) as part of CLM’s strategic affiliation program. The association with RIMS is the latest in CLM’s program to develop mutually-beneficial relationships... - February 04, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Atlanta’s Lady Rerun Wins SafeAuto’s Dothejingle.com Contest
SafeAuto Insurance is very proud to announce Atlanta-based Portia Allen, also known as Lady Rerun, as the winner of the Do The Jingle Contest for 2010. Coming very close behind in second place was the Pinnell Dance Centre, from Columbus, Ohio. The winning submission, with a total of 58,415 votes,... - February 03, 2010 - SafeAuto Insurance Company
IASeminars Announces IFRS Learning Passport
Global IFRS training leader IASeminars announces new unlimited learning passport, valid globally on over 100 technical accounting topics. - February 02, 2010 - IASeminars Ltd
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Providing Instant Quotes with No Obligations
The Internet has provided consumers with a valuable way to shop for the most affordable rates with zero obligations to buy. - January 28, 2010 - Online Auto Insurance
Learn How to Identify and Prospect Self-Storage Facility Owners Via Social Media at MiniCo Insurance Webinar
On February 25, 2010, MiniCo Insurance will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents who want to learn techniques for leveraging social networking to identify and prospect self-storage business owners. The webinar "Prospecting the Self-Storage Owner Through Social Media"... - January 28, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
The O’Neill Group Pledges $2,500 to Haitian Relief Fund
The O’Neill Group insurance agency has pledged to donate an amount of $2,500, or $10 for every new request for an insurance quote that they receive from now until March 31, 2010 to the Haitian Relief Fund. The group hopes to reach their goal to aid the people living and working in Haiti after... - January 28, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Banks Concerned About Driving Efficient Revenue Growth Creating Need for Innovation in Distribution and Staffing
Distribution and resource management solutions have been loosely coupled in the marketplace. As clients concern for revenue efficiency has grown, so has the need to better match resources within and across channels and improve their sales and service effectiveness. - January 27, 2010 - Novantas LLC
South Coast Surety Announces Staff Promotions
South Coast Surety has grown its annual rate of production from 40% to over 50% through 2009. To respond to its continued growth, the firm has further defined and systematized the agency’s departments. South Coast Surety has promoted various staff members to department supervisors. - January 26, 2010 - South Coast Surety
IndiQuest Releases Report Titled “Rural Insurance in India – Opportunities and Challenges”
This report highlights the opportunities for insurance products in rural India as well as the current challenges. The report also gives a 360-degree view of the rural Indian market, which could be explicitly helpful to companies planning to tap this market. - January 23, 2010 - IndiQuest Research Services Pvt. Ltd.
Dan Ruderman to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Dan Ruderman, Account Executive at LexisNexis, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Ruderman is slated to speak on the topic “Matter management: what it means for claims and claims legal professionals.” The... - January 13, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Blackburn Group Inc.’s MSA RiskPro.com Gains an Industry Leading Medicare Set-Aside Approval Ratio
Blackburn Group. Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce that they have gained an industry leading 98.6% MSA approval ratio as of January 2010. Further, it only takes the firm between 35-60 days on average to obtain an approval from Centers for Medicare... - January 13, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Altea and Belgosstrakh Partners in Advanced Telematics Developments for Byelorussian Market
Altea and Belgostrakh with Strazhprofi, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing user based insurance services in Byelorussia. The purpose of this MoU is to establish the terms and conditions which will open the way for testing products and applications with the scope of developing... - January 11, 2010 - Altea Srl.
Michael W. Born to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Michael W. Born, Vice President – Claims at AXIS PRO Insurance, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Born is slated to speak on the topic “The Choice is Yours . . . Or is it? - Choice of Counsel Issues in... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Julie P. Strickland to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Julie P. Strickland, Vice President – Claims Management Services at Willis of Arizona, Inc., has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Ms. Strickland is slated to speak on the topic “Case Closed.” The conference will... - January 11, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
The O’Neill Group Ranks High on List of State Auto Agencies
The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency has achieved a superior sales ranking of #97, out of the 3,121 independent agencies in 34 states that represent State Auto. The list of the top 100 State Auto agencies, referred to as the State Auto Star Parade, was released earlier this week after sales... - January 10, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
James A. Loeffler, CPA, CFE, CSSBB to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
James A. Loeffler, CPA, CFE, President of InTune Business Advisors LLC, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Loeffler is slated to speak on the topic “Crisis Management: What Do You Do When Managers Depart From Personnel... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Alonzo Johnson to Speak at 2010 Council on Litigation Management Conference
Alonzo Johnson, Risk Manager at Veolia Transportation, has been selected to speak at the 2010 Annual Conference of the Council on Litigation Management (CLM). Mr. Johnson is slated to speak on the topic “Case Closed.” The conference will be one of the largest, fully inclusive defense... - January 10, 2010 - Council on Litigation Management
Texas Insurance Agents Focus on the Future for 16th Annual Day at the Capitol
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Hosts Legislative Day in Austin - January 10, 2010 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
US$5,000 Reward Offered for Information on LeRoy Neiman Painting Stolen from Centaur Art Galleries
An original LeRoy Neiman painting worth more than US$100,000 was stolen from a Las Vegas art gallery two weeks ago. A $5,000 reward has been posted by the gallery for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft, and return of the art. The painting... - January 08, 2010 - Centaur Art Galleries
MiniCo Supports Statewide Food Bank with Holiday Donation
In December 2009, MiniCo, Inc., made a donation to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, which will provide over 10,000 meals to Arizonans in need. MiniCo Chairman and CEO Hardy Good and Vice President Jim Clemmensen presented the check to Christina Calio, Business Development Officer for St. - January 07, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Pierce Group Benefits Names Jill Welle Marketing Specialist
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Jill Welle has recently joined the team as marketing specialist. In this position, Welle is responsible for managing Pierce Group Benefits’ marketing and advertising... - January 07, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces Innovative Third Party Administration
Blackburn Group. Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have integrated their Risk and Claim Management Services to provide Third Party Administration for the Worldwide Business Insurance Community. - January 06, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Global Softwood Lumber Markets Were Mixed in the 3Q/09 - Up in China and Northern Africa, While Still Slow in the US and Japan, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber imports to China have increased by 81% in 2009. It is not inconceivable that China will import more lumber than Japan in 2009, a historical first. Canadian sawmills have been the major beneficiaries of this new fast-growing market, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - January 05, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC