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Why Are 1 Million Americans Traveling Outside Of the USA Every Year for Surgery
Self-Insured Employers Can Finally Reduce the cost of providing Healthcare Benefits… some by as much as 70%. - August 01, 2009 - Global Surgery Network, Inc
Let Virginia Farm Bureau Take You Out to the Ballgame
August is Farm Bureau Insurance Baseball Month. Fans can get two free tickets to a minor league baseball game, good for any day of the month of August. - August 01, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Bay Marketing Florida Health Insurance Agents Clear Confusion Caused by Changes in Health Care
In the face of confusion surrounding recent changes pertaining to health care, Bay Marketing Florida health insurance agents are offering free assistance in health care and insurance policy shifts for Tampa, Sarasota, Ft. Myers, Lakeland health insurance clients. - July 31, 2009 - Bay Marketing Health Insurance
Studio's Computer Re-Enactment Paves Way for Settlement, Closure in Tragic Phoenix Helicopter Crash
A computer-generated re-enactment has brought closure to the families of those killed in a 2007 helicopter crash involving two news choppers over Phoenix. The video riveted local residents and helped make a call for change in the news industry. - July 30, 2009 - Kitchen Sink Studios
First Rehab Life Launched New Website
First Rehab Life’s new website is a complete make-over. - July 29, 2009 - ShelterPoint
The U.S. Customs Bond Has a Whole New Look
Who said international trade websites had to be boring? Well TRG has just launched the redesign of the company's website. Dedicated to providing users with an easy experience to obtaining a Customs bond, TRG has taken it one step further. - July 24, 2009 - Trade Risk Guaranty
CAPS and SecureAgent Business Partnership Expands Mid Range and Mainframe Colocation, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Solutions
SecureAgent Software (Tulsa, OK) and CAPS, Inc. (Shelton, CT) today announced a business partnership, which will provide strategic data recovery and backup solutions for mid range and mainframe system owners and will offer strategic advances in the approach to data management. They jointly will make available the Secure Data Solution ® enhanced backup and recovery program. Combining CAPS’ managed services and SecureAgent’s patented technology will create a game-changing services offering. - July 20, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
First Rehab Life Appoints New CEO
Richard White to succeed John Baldwin as CEO. - July 18, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Vast Talent CEO to Speak at APRIA 2009 Conference in Beijing
CEO of Vast Talent, a provider of compliance training and systems, is to speak at 13th Annual APRIA Conference in Beijing, China. The topic is China's Basic Standard for Enterprise Internal Control. - July 18, 2009 - Vast Talent Development Ltd
Prepare for Summer Weather and Save on Homeowners Insurance, Suggests InsuranceAgents.com
The more prepared your home is for the severe summertime weather, the less you will pay for homeowners insurance as the years go by. - July 15, 2009 - InsuranceAgents.com
Introducing Live Transfers for Insurance Leads, Provided by Dial Your Leads - dialyourleads.com
Dial Your Leads is now offering a Live Transfer service for Insurance agents who buy leads via email. The service instantly calls all of the Internet leads agents buy and then live transfers those interested customers right to the agent's office phone line. The service will transfer an unlimited number of leads on a month-to-month basis, with no contracts. Features: 5 followup calls per lead, lead management, call recording, use any lead source, including: NetQuote. - July 14, 2009 - Dial Your Leads
Curry Computer Technology Delivers docSTAR Document Management to Southern California Insurance Agencies
Curry Computer Technology (CCT) has partnered with docSTAR. With over 2,000 agencies nationwide, docSTAR is the leading provider of document management software. CCT and docSTAR have more than 30 years of combined experience servicing the unique needs of the insurance industry. “Many of our... - July 13, 2009 - docSTAR
Florida Property Owners and Insurance Agents Benefit from a New Technology
WindStormDiscount.com, LLC, one of the fastest growing inspection companies in Florida, has streamlined the process of acquiring windstorm mitigation discounts. This new technology is saving homeowners money, saving insurance agent’s time, and helping to educate property owners about additional discounts that are available to them. - July 10, 2009 - WindStormDiscount.com, LLC.
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
CPEhr Prepares to Service Local Businesses When Employers Direct Insurance Company Vacates California
CPEhr, a Los Angeles-based human resources consulting firm, is preparing to service California employers currently insured by Employers Direct Insurance Company when Employers Direct leaves the California market on August 1. - July 10, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Attends NAHU Convention with 55 Members
TAHU Sends Most Representatives to National Convention to Discuss Future of Health Insurance. - July 09, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Insured Travelers Trigger Worldwide Donations
Travelers register their favorite Cause, Charity or Non-Profit, purchase travel medical or trip insurance or international medical coverage and a donation will be made by Lifeline Plus Inc. The contribution will generally be a tithing and therefore equal to 10% of the insurance cost; it will be paid directly to the charitable organization. - July 04, 2009 - Lifeline Plus Inc
TAHU Takes on New Leadership During Vital Time in Health Insurance Industry
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Elects Rusty Rice, Louanne Trebing, Joanna Antongiovanni and Travis Middleton. - July 01, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
AspenCross Financial Group Forms Professional Women's Services Team
AspenCross Financial Group has formed a Professional Women’s Services Team to serve the financial needs of women executives, professionals and business owners. The cornerstone of the team's offerings will be financial education seminars and workshops addressing financial priorities of women professionals. - June 25, 2009 - AspenCross Financial Group
Bajaj Allianz Unveils Its New Brand Campaign – ‘Jiyo Befikar’
Bajaj Allianz has unveiled its new campaign ‘Jiyo Befikar.’ This is the first campaign by Bajaj Allianz that directly emphasizes the brand and not the products they offer. - June 25, 2009 - T20 Fan Friendzy League
GreenWood International Unveils New Website
GWI Launches Updated Website at www.GWIGroup.com - June 24, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Core Five Solutions Announces New Web Site
Core Five Solutions, a licensed third party administrator and insurance agency based in Frisco, TX, is proud to announce the launch of their new site, www.corefivesolutions.com. The user-friendly Web site provides a dynamic, modern design to match the company’s current marketing... - June 18, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
Rentalo.com Partners with Travel Guard a Leading Travel Insurance Provider
Rentalo.com, an international, online lodging directory, announced today that it is offering its customers comprehensive vacation rental protection travel insurance plans through Travel Guard, one of the nation’s leading providers of travel insurance and assistance. Faced with an America... - June 17, 2009 - Rentalo.com
Medical Tourism Association to Exhibit at Largest US Employer Health Conference
In a few weeks the Medical Tourism Association will be exhibiting at largest US employer health conference as part of the MTA’s mission to educate employers on the benefits of medical tourism and it’s mission to promote it’s members. The Medical Tourism Association will be... - June 17, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Russell Badessa Joins AspenCross Financial Group
AspenCross Financial Group, an independent community-based financial advisory, investment management and employee benefits firm, is pleased to announce that Russell J. Badessa, a resident of Westford, MA has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. As a Senior Associate, Russ will focus on... - June 17, 2009 - AspenCross Financial Group
Mark Forte Expands Financial Services Practice
AspenCross Financial Group, an independent community-based financial advisory, investment management and employee benefits firm, is pleased to announce that Mark D. Forte, a resident of Auburn, New Hampshire has joined the firm as a Senior Associate. Mark brings more than 12 years of experience... - June 17, 2009 - AspenCross Financial Group
Greenwood International Hires New Marketing & Communications Director
Heather Bruce Welcomed to the GWI Team - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Dan O’Brien Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Integrated Healthcare, LLC
Vice President of GWI Expands Role to COO of Integrated Healthcare - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Greenwood International of Boston Promotes Denise Ard to Assistant Vice President
Former Senior Claims Auditor Promoted to Assistant Vice - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Joseph Sullivan Becomes President of Greenwood International Insurance Services, Inc
Former Executive Vice President Promoted to President of GWI - June 17, 2009 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Launches New Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Programs, Hires John Valko and Opens Ohio Field Office
John Valko has joined AUI to market their general liability and workers’ compensation programs that have been developed for clients of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO’s), Administrative Service Organizations (ASO’s) and Payroll Service Providers on a true PAYGO basis. The... - June 14, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Struggling SMEs Cutting Insurance and Facing Financial Risk
Research from Coverzones suggests that SMEs are facing increased risk due to Govt red tape at the very time they are cutting back on their insurance to cut costs. - June 13, 2009 - Coverzones
Dr. Gregory Achieves Membership in Million Dollar Round Table; Prestigious Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Outstanding client service, ethics and professionalism have enabled Dr. Robert Gregory of Baltimore, Maryland to achieve membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table – Premier Association of Financial Professionals ®. Dr. Gregory is an Associate Partner with New York Life and... - June 09, 2009 - Dr. Robert Gregory
City Building Owners Insurance Program Has New Initiative: Building Owners Can Negotiate Lower Insurance Rates
In today's economy, landlords and building owners have a new resource to help negotiate lower insurance rates. The City Building Owners Insurance Program helps them build a positive "building profile" to submit to several insurance companies who will bid for their business, offering lower rates and policies with broader terms. - June 09, 2009 - City Building Owners Insurance Program
InformationBuilders.com Nominated for Customer Service Department of the Year
Information Builders Global Technical Support Department secures recognition as finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year by utilizing SSPA’s Support Staff Excellence Program. - June 08, 2009 - Impact Learning Customer Service Training and Consulting
1st Corporate Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California
1st Corporate Wellness Conference October 27-28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California, to feature up to 400 attendees, including large employers, consulting firms, agents, insurers and health plans who are focused or interested in corporate wellness and medical wellness. - June 08, 2009 - Corporate Wellness Conference
Online Health Insurance Quote Resource Reopens Free Advice Center
To help customers during difficult economic times, HealthInsuranceFinders.com, an online health insurance quote resource, has reopened its advice center to offer free, unbiased, professional insurance advice. - June 06, 2009 - HealthInsuranceFinders.com
How to Find a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner Who is Right for Your Needs in Today’s Volatile Markets
Americans need financial advice more than ever, and ClaroConnect is helping them search for the right financial advisor for their specific needs. - June 05, 2009 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
MiniCo Insurance Redesigns Web Site for Independent Insurance Agents
MiniCo Insurance has launched a new version of its Web site for independent insurance agents, www.minicoinsurance.com. The updated site serves as a one‑stop resource for agents writing self-storage risks to learn about changes and developments in the self-storage industry. Features... - June 05, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Berkshire Settlements Receives Tennessee Life Settlement Provider License
The State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance has granted Berkshire Settlements, an Atlanta based insurance services company, a license to operate as a life settlement provider. Berkshire’s services enable seniors to sell their life insurance policies in a capable, trusted, and... - June 04, 2009 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
Frasco, Inc. Hires Top National Marketing Executive
Frasco, Inc., one of the largest insurance investigation corporations in the U.S., hires Mr. Jeff Davis as Vice President, Business Development. Mr. Davis comes to Frasco, Inc. from a national investigations firm, where he served as the Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing. Jeff... - June 03, 2009 - Frasco, Inc.
New Ownership Repositions CAPS as Total Solutions Provider, Adds Managed Services, Data Storage, and Partner Program. IT & Operations Veteran Peter Messina Heads New Team
Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS) new ownership repositions as a Total Solutions Provider, adding Managed Services, Data Storage Colocation, and a Partner Program with IT and Operations veteran Peter Messina heading the new management team. The first class IT infrastructure solutions provider also expands marketing, client support, and business development for large enterprise and SMB clients. - June 02, 2009 - Computer Alternative Processing Sites, Inc. (CAPS)
EDSPA Members Address Reproductive Experts on Safe Practices
Recently, in response to the negative press generated by the Octomom and Surrogenesis debacles, the Egg Donation and Surrogacy Professional Association members (“EDSPA”) presented the organization's current status and future plans to a multi-disciplined group of internationally... - June 01, 2009 - EDSPA
Booming Insurance Market in India (2008-2011)
"Booming Insurance Market in India (2008-2011)” report offers extensive research on the Insurance Market in India. - May 31, 2009 - RNCOS
First Investors Corporation - First Investors Life Rolls Out Updated Term Life Insurance
The updated First Investors Life Level Term product offers new features and benefits. A new underwriting category, Preferred Plus, has been added, which gives the most insurable candidates the opportunity to benefit from First Investors Life’s best term premium rates. - May 28, 2009 - First Investors Media
New Book Helps Accident Victims Protect Their Rights
Louisville personal injury attorney Michael A. Schafer has published this book to give accident victims vital information that will level the playing field with the insurance industry. This book not only defines the elements of a personal injury case it also outline actions an accident victim needs... - May 26, 2009 - The Schafer Law Office
Lassiter-Ware Insurance Upgrades to docSTAR Document Management
IIABA ‘Best Practices’ agency continues to find ways to streamline processes. - May 21, 2009 - docSTAR
Where's Your Proof? Effective Documentation is Simple and Inexpensive.
Once the situation passes, so does your proof. Be prepared for anything with a simple kit that was designed to document any situation when it happens. - May 19, 2009 - proof-by-paralegal.com
Dr.’s New Book Prophesies Impending Federal Health Insurance Requirement
Dr. David Robinson’s new book, Transforming Body, Mind and Spirit – The NonDiet Way to Live Fit, Trim, Healthy for Life (Strategic) includes a section that outlines what future changes in health care and insurance might be. One of those changes is exactly what the House of Representatives is now considering, i.e., mandating that every citizen be require to purchase health care insurance. - May 16, 2009 - David W. Robinson, D.C.