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Second Certification Seminar for Defective Drywall Held in Gainesville, Florida
Defective Drywall in America workgroup, Building Envelope Science Institute and U S Building Consultants are presenting the certification for Chinese or other defective drywall in Gainesville, Florida on December 13-15, 2009 at the Best Western Gateway Grand. This program will certify inspectors, consultants, project managers, and remediation contractors. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
USBCI Introduces Certifications for Defective Drywall in Gainesville, Florida
Second training seminar for defective drywall inspection and remediation. - November 25, 2009 - USBCI
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Advises Consumers to Compare Auto Insurance
With the help of the Online Auto Insurance, consumers can find cheap auto insurance companies with effective comparisons. - November 25, 2009 - Online Auto Insurance
Self Insurance Magazine / Self Insured Employer Magazine for Employers is Created
The Self Insurance Magazine dedicated to employers has been created. The magazine will be an online dedicated magazine for employers who self insure their group health and workers compensation plans and the self insurance magazine readership is estimated at almost 15,000 and growing. The Self Insurance Magazine is dedicated to employers, agents, brokers, consultants and TPAs. - November 25, 2009 - Self Insurance Magazine
Berkshire Settlements Obtains New Life Settlement Provider Licenses
Berkshire Settlements, Inc. is pleased to announce it has obtained life settlement provider licenses from Arkansas, Maine, and Mississippi -- three states the company has identified as being largely underserved by the life settlement industry. “We are very happy to bring the opportunities... - November 24, 2009 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
1st Dedicated Online Self Insurance Magazine Launches Focusing on Self Insurance and Self Funding Industry
The Self Insurance Magazine has just released it’s first online, monthly issue dedicated exclusively to Self Funding, Self Insurance, and Partial Self Funding for both healthcare and Workers Compensation. The Self Insurance Magazine features articles by experts in the industry and covers... - November 23, 2009 - Self Funding Magazine
Blackburn Group Inc. Recently Acquired a Worldwide Insurance Underwriting Capability
Blackburn Group Inc. has obtained the power and ability to immediately serve all Insureds for their total insurance underwriting needs on a worldwide basis. - November 21, 2009 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Attorney Disability Insurance LLC Announces Disability Insurance Planning for Individual Lawyers
Attorney Disability Insurance LLC now provides lawyers with multiple disability insurance options from the major disability insurance carriers. - November 20, 2009 - Attorney Disability Insurance LLC
Producer Pipeline Reaches Milestone of Three Million Leads
Potrero Media, a leading performance-based marketing agency, announced today that its Producer Pipeline division has reached the exciting milestone of generating three million insurance leads. Potrero Media has built its business on a solid foundation of experience and expertise in the insurance... - November 19, 2009 - Potrero Media
Wright Earns CIC Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Joan Wright, a Commercial Protection Specialist at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a rigorous, multi-year insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance... - November 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Smith Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Lori Smith, a Commercial Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance... - November 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
One in Two Recruitment Consultants Not Covered for Professional Mistakes
54% of recruitment consultants putting businesses at risk by waiving professional indemnity insurance. - November 18, 2009 - Coverzones
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Recommends Top Rated Auto Insurance Companies
Many consumers seek out auto insurance companies based on the cheapest price. Checking into a company’s financial stability is something that should not be overlooked and paying a little extra may be worthwhile. - November 16, 2009 - Online Auto Insurance
Fireear® Corporation and ODI Inc. Named as CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
FireEar Corporation today announced that it has been named an International CES Innovations 2010 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for its FE-1100 Home Monitor, developed jointly by FireEar and ODI Inc. The FireEar FE-1100 monitor is a simple home monitoring device that works with the FireEar notification service to monitor the home for fire, power outages, indoor freezing and other abnormal temperatures. - November 12, 2009 - FireEar Inc.
On Thanksgiving, be Thankful and Provide a Feast Best Suited for Pets – Pet Insurance Association Provides Advisory
Pets ingesting rich and fatty foods, chocolates, or other unsuitable or unintended items, can create a thankless holiday visiting the veterinary emergency hospital. - November 11, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Cardinal Compliance Appoints Bill Cathriner as Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory Services
Cardinal Compliance Services LLC ("Cardinal Compliance") a new innovative outsourced regulatory compliance solutions group covering Investment Advisers, Hedge Funds, Broker Dealers, Private Equity Firms, Pension Plans and other investment structures, today announced that Bill Cathriner... - November 10, 2009 - Cardinal Compliance Services LLC
New Internet Discounts Could Save UK Consumers Up to 54% on Life Insurance Costs
The UK based life insurance broker, Life Saver, has just made buying life cover online even cheaper by increasing the discounts it offers on policies from leading insurers. Online users could now save up to 54% compared to cover from high street providers. - November 07, 2009 - Life Saver
Attorney Disability Insurance LLC Launches Website for Attorneys and Law Students
Attorney Disability Insurance LLC recently launched its new website, which offers free disability insurance quote comparisons of the industry’s leading carriers to attorneys and law students in all fifty states. - November 06, 2009 - Attorney Disability Insurance LLC
BancInsure’s Chief Financial Officer to Retire, Interim Replacement Named
Cynthia F. McInerney to retire, Mark Krienke appointed as interim CFO. - November 05, 2009 - BancInsure
This Saturday Denver’s ‘Heimdall,’ the Gentle Giant is Honored as the 2009 North American Pet Health Favorite Pet Story
Heimdall’s story provides a compelling example of the love of a special pet, and the value of being able to provide excellent care - November 04, 2009 - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
High Point Auto Insurance Unveils Unique, Life-Saving Benefit, "Get Home Safe" Program Aims to Prevent Accidents, Save Lives
High Point Auto Insurance – a New Jersey-based company that serves New Jersey only – just launched a new and proactive customer safety benefit called “Get Home Safe.” The idea is simple: High Point will reimburse policyholders for cab fare if they call for a safe ride home rather than risk driving home under dangerous circumstances. And the idea came from a High Point employee, Shannon Greevy, who suggested it directly to company CEO Gerry Wilson. - November 02, 2009 - High Point Auto Insurance
Accident Coverage Essential to Home Insurance
A recently published InsuranceAgents.com article encourages homeowners to verify their home insurance policies include accident coverage and to learn exactly what is covered. - October 29, 2009 - InsuranceAgents.com
Ibis Financial Group Welcomes Barry Roderick, Field Director
Barry N. Roderick has been named Field Director with Ibis Financial Group, a financial services firm affiliated with the Securian Financial Network. The firm is located at 1900 Summit Tower Boulevard, Suite 450, Orlando, FL 32810 and serves Orlando and surrounding communities. Barry brings over 30... - October 29, 2009 - Ibis Financial Group
The Cambridge Insurance Agency Partners with Metropolitan Ministries to Award Health, Home and Auto Coverage to Tampa Bay Area Families
For every 50 new customer policies that Cambridge signs, the company will award one-time $1,000 donations to nonprofit Metropolitan Ministries. The donations will be exclusively applied toward insurance policies to qualified uninsured individuals or families. - October 29, 2009 - The Cambridge Insurance Agency
Trupanion Raises Pet Insurance Awareness & Money for Charity
Trupanion policyholders raised pet insurance awareness and the level of donation to pet rescue charity Noah’s Wish to celebrate Pet Insurance Month. - October 27, 2009 - Trupanion
Farmer-Leavitt Offers Individual Insurance from Travelers
Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency, a Leavitt Group affiliated agency, has been appointed to provide personal lines insurance coverage from Travelers. Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a full range of insurance products including Commercial insurance, Individual insurance such as Automobile, Homeowners, and Life and Health Benefits. Visit Farmer-Leavitt online at www.farmerleavitt.com. - October 25, 2009 - Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency
Cincinnati General Insurance Agency is Proud to Announce That Erie Insurance Earns the Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award Two Years in a Row
Erie Insurance Earns Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award Two Years in a Row Erie Insurance has earned J.D. Power and Associates' award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Shopping Experience." This award recognizes the top rankings in J.D. Power's 2009... - October 25, 2009 - Cincinnati General Insurance Agency
New Interactive Robot to Teach Critical Fire Safety to Onslow County Children
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 2,800 children are injured and 850 killed each year in residential fires nationwide. Now, thanks a $6,500 donation, Onslow County Fireman's Association and its member fire departments will be able to enhance their fire safety outreach efforts... - October 23, 2009 - SIA Group
The CIO Insurance Summit Announces Insurance Networking News Media Partnership
The CIO Insurance Summit team is pleased to announce that Insurance Networking News will join the IT technology event for decision making executives and solution providers in the insurance industry. Insurance Networking News is the leading source of information on how technology is being used in... - October 22, 2009 - CDM Media
Shimmer and Insight Diagnostics Demonstrate Breakthrough Wireless Soft Tissue Diagnostic Device at Harvard University
Cambridge, MA Insight Diagnostics, Inc. presented at the First Shimmer Technology Exchange at Harvard University October 7, 2009. Shimmer Research and Insight Diagnostics, Inc. (IDI) have partnered to bring state of the art technology for the diagnosis and treatment of soft tissue injuries into a... - October 21, 2009 - Insight Diagnostics Inc
PETCO, Trupanion Pet Insurance Partner to Protect Pets and Pet Parents
PETCO Offers Trupanion's Pet Insurance Plans to Help Pet Parents Nationwide Care for their Pets in the Event of Medical Emergencies. - October 20, 2009 - Trupanion
Adaptik Corporation Ranked Number 200 Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2009 Technology Fast 500™
Adaptik Corporation today announced that it ranked number 200 on Technology Fast 500™; Deloitte LLP’s ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth... - October 20, 2009 - Adaptik Corporation
Warren Palmer, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., Earns Certified Marine Insurance Professional Designation (CMIP)
Warren Palmer, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., recently earned the prestigious Certified Marine Insurance Professional Designation (CMIP), conferred by the International Institute for Marine Insurance Studies. The St. Petersburg, FL-based organization trains insurance professionals in Commercial... - October 18, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Image Forward Now Provides Internet Presence Marketing for Seattle and Kirkland, WA Car Insurance Agencies
Image Forward, an international internet marketing company that integrates an internet business directory, website optimization, and search engine promotion for franchise and local business, gains new clients in prominent Washington insurance agencies serving car insurance in Seattle, WA and car insurance in Kirkland, WA in King County. - October 17, 2009 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Image Forward Announces New Texas Car Insurance Clients from Buffalo, Dallas and Houston
Image Forward, an Internet Marketing Company that combines an internet business directory, website optimization, and search engine promotion for franchise and local business gains new clients in prominent U.S. Insurance Agencies. - October 17, 2009 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Image Forward Welcomes Five New California Car Insurance Clients
Image Forward, an Internet Marketing Company that combines an internet business directory, website optimization, and search engine promotion for franchise and local business gains five new clients in prominent California Insurance Agencies. - October 17, 2009 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Image Forward, Search Engine Optimization Company Announces Nebraska Car Insurance Agency Clients
Three Omaha and Bellevue, NE State Farm Insurance Agencies have chosen Image Forward as their Internet Marketing Company. Image Forward offers franchise and local businesses an internet business directory listing, enhanced web presence, and website optimization. - October 17, 2009 - Image Forward Internet Presence Management
Insure4USA Published Guide to Motorcycle Insurance
There are a lot of clauses which present day motorcycle insurance have in itself and all these clauses can make an average motorcycle owner go mad. This is why there is a need for a motorcycle insurance guide which is both elucidate when it comes to its contents, as well as easy to understand. "If you have been looking for such a motorcycle insurance guide which is easy to understand and is of optimum use, Insure4USA.com provides you with just that", founder of Insure4USA.com stated. - October 17, 2009 - Insure4USA
OnlineAutoInsurance.com Provides Useful Tips for High Risk Drivers
Motorists with blemished driving records can take advantage of online price comparisons to help avoid high risk drivers from having to overpay for auto insurance. - October 15, 2009 - Online Auto Insurance
The O’Neill Group Makes Crain’s 2009 List of Northeast Ohio Insurance Agencies
The O’Neill Group has been listed in the September 28th publication of Crain’s Cleveland Business as being one of Northeast Ohio’s top insurance agencies when ranked by number of licensed employees. The Wadsworth Ohio insurance agency, who ranked 26th according to Crain’s,... - October 15, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
More Sport Pilots Take to the Air with Travers Aviation Insurance
Sport pilot certifications are becoming more popular because of the straightforward certification process for flying sport aircraft. Travers and Associates is a premiere aviation authority specializing in sport aircraft insurance. - October 15, 2009 - Travers Aviation
Coverzones Reveal 92 Per Cent of Gas-Fitters Are Not Covered for Professional Mistakes
Coverzones data shows UK plumbers are liable to damage claims by waiving professional indemnity. - October 14, 2009 - Coverzones
Coverzones Reveal One in Two U.K. Builders Not Covered for Injuries to the Public
54% of UK builders liable to small claims by waiving public liability insurance. - October 14, 2009 - Coverzones
Tips to Save Money on Life Insurance
The very word, life insurance, is self explanatory. "Our prime objective is to safeguard our lives and that of our family, by making a financial provision for them following our death", founder of Insure4USA.com stated. Of all the various kinds of insurance in the market, life insurance... - October 12, 2009 - Insure4USA
Fox Insurance Now Provides Medicare Part D Coverage to 20 States
Fox Insurance Now Provides Medicare Part D Coverage to 20 States, Signaling a Significant Expansion of Company Reach - October 10, 2009 - Fox Insurance Company
CIA Insurance Secures Suzuki Motorcycle Insurance
CIA Insurance will provide the only official Suzuki Motorcycle Insurance Scheme from 1st October 2009 for a period of three years. - October 08, 2009 - CIA Insurance Services
The International Forum Features Outstanding Authors at the 2010 Annual Meeting
Richard E. Jackim and Terri Sjodin to Discuss Exit Strategies and Presentation Skills during January meeting - October 08, 2009 - The International Forum
Royal Sundaram Receives an Extension of the ISO 9000:2000 Certification for Claims
Royal Sundaram has received an extension of ISO 9000:2000 certification for Health and Accident claims for another year. Alignment of their processes and systems to ISO norms, methodical processes adopted in claims handling and pro-active customer-focused approach in resolving customer complaints... - October 08, 2009 - Royalsundaram General Insurance
Erie Insurance Named in 2009 Ward’s 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies
Erie Insurance is once again being recognized on the list of Ward’s 50 Group of top performing insurance companies. This is the 19th consecutive year Ward Group has conducted the analysis, and Erie Ahas been on the national list 12 times. The Ward’s 50 award analyzes the financial... - October 07, 2009 - Henry Insurance Agency
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference Announces Humana, Inc. as a Platinum Sponso
The Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference would like to Humana, Inc. as a Platinum Sponsor of the 1st Limited Medical & Voluntary Benefits Conference on October 25th and 26th, 2009. - October 06, 2009 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference