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BeamaLife Sponsors Second Annual South Asian Excellence Awards In New York May 9
BeamaLife, the country’s premier online provider of whole life insurance quotes, term life insurance quotes, universal life insurance quotes, and other financial solutions, joined the list of esteemed sponsors of the second annual South Asian Excellence Awards (SAEA) held May 9 at the historic Cipriani Hotel in New York. - May 15, 2009 - Beamalife
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Awards Highest Honor to Austin Agent
Linda New Receives Hollis Roberson Award - May 13, 2009 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
Health Insurance Finders Released a New 2009 Guide to Health Insurance for the Unemployed
Premier health insurance online resource, HealthInsuranceFinders.com, recently published a 2009 Guide to Health Insurance for the Unemployed. In the free guide, users gain invaluable knowledge of available medical insurance options for themselves and their families. - May 09, 2009 - HealthInsuranceFinders.com
Alternative Healthcare Plan Reduces Employer Medical Costs 30%-50%
USA Insurance Brokers recently announced the Alternative Healthcare plan, made possible by recent changes in federal regulations and Health Reimbursement Accounts. This plan enables Employers to reduce premiums for Major Medical Insurance by 30% to 50%. - May 08, 2009 - USA Insurance Brokers
SIA Group Names North Carolina Territory Manager
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Dennis Lenihan, CIC, has been named a territory manager for SIA of North Carolina. In this position, Lenihan will be responsible for retaining and... - May 07, 2009 - SIA Group
FutureOffice Network™ Presents May Smartcast: Recent Changes to the ADA and What You Need to Do Now
Craig J. Davidson, CEBS, is presenting a Smartcast on the Recent Changes to the ADA and What You Need to Do Now. This event will take place Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at 9 a.m. (CDT), 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. (CDT). This month’s Smartcast will cover in-depth the recent changes to the ADA in... - May 06, 2009 - Davidson Marketing Group, LLC.
EXIGIS to Exhibit at PRIMA 2009 Conference in Dallas, Texas
EXIGIS, LLC., the leading provider of risk management services and process automation software, announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at this month’s Public Risk Management Association’s (PRIMA) Annual Conference. The Conference will be held at the Hilton Anatole in... - May 06, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
SeaPass Adds Travelers (NYSE: TRV) Select Accounts to Its Multi-Carrier Hub Platform
SeaPass Solutions has now added Travelers Select Accounts to its multi-carrier Hub platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool that enables independent agents and brokers to obtain real-time quotes, proposals and issuance of policies for their customers. Eric Gewirtzman, CEO of SeaPass,... - May 06, 2009 - SeaPass Solutions Inc.
APCO/EasyCare Named to Georgia’s Top Privately Held Businesses List for 2009
In recognition of the economic power of privately held companies, DiversityBusiness.com today honored APCO as one of the top privately held businesses in Georgia. This is the 9th annual listing of Georgia’s top businesses by DiversityBusiness.com. The companies listed on the Top Business... - May 02, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Investec Acquisition of BizCover the Right Decision
The acquisition of BizCover, an Australian-owned online professional insurance broker marks another key milestone for Investec. - April 29, 2009 - BizCover.com.au
Audra J. Renth Joins SIA Group
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Audra J. Renth has been named a sales executive at the branch office in Raleigh. In this position, Renth will be responsible for retaining and... - April 29, 2009 - SIA Group
Automobile Protection Corporation – EasyCare - Honored by Better Business Bureau for Dedication to Community Service
Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare Honored by Better Business Bureau Serving Metro Atlanta, Athens and NE Georgia for Dedication to Community Service; Wins 2009 Torch Award for Community Service Automobile Protection Corporation – APCO, a leading independent provider of EasyCare... - April 28, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Aging Population Causing Thousands of Vacant Home Insurance Claims
An increase in the elderly population worldwide is leading to an increase in vacant home insurance claims due to death or transfer to a nursing home leaving the primary residence unoccupied and uninsurable. - April 26, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance Rates to Rise Up to 30%
Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurance rates to rise up to 30% - BizCover & Mega Capital Director, Michael Gottlieb, comments in last Friday’s edition of the Australian Financial Review. - April 22, 2009 - BizCover.com.au
CPEhr Releases Article Providing Small Employers Five Strategies to Avoid Employment Litigation
CPEhr released an article entitled “Five Ways To Protect Your Company Against Employment Litigation” which reviews the importance of maintaining accurate and up-to-date personnel files as a method of protecting against employee lawsuits. - April 18, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
RPost Declared a "Best Practice" Tool for London Insurance Brokers
RPost Provides "Contract Certainty" for London Insurance Market RPost’s Patented Registered E-mail Service is a Very Low Cost Tool that Reduces Risk in Disputes Involving E-mail, Giving Senders the Upper Hand with Certified Delivery Evidence, Tracking and E-mail Content... - April 16, 2009 - RPost
SIA Group Names Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that John A. Boyd Jr., CLTC, has been named a sales executive at the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position, Boyd will be responsible for... - April 16, 2009 - SIA Group
Learn How to Write Self-Storage Risks at MiniCo Insurance Webinar
Self-storage remains a strong industry even in the current economic downturn. With over 47,500 facilities in the United States, self-storage provides excellent opportunities for independent insurance agents and brokers to write this class of business. On April 22, 2009, MiniCo Insurance will... - April 15, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Website for Free Insurance Quotes Gets Redesigned at Einsurance.com
Einsurance recently redesigned their free insurance quote portal to help insurance shoppers get multiple insurance quotes more quickly. - April 14, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
George Geldin Presented with 9th Consecutive Insurance Award
A local insurance agent and business owner has been presented with his ninth consecutive Golden Eagle award from the National Association of Health Underwriters. The Golden Eagle award is a symbol of the highest level of achievement for outstanding work in health insurance sales. George Geldin,... - April 11, 2009 - Geldin Insurance Services
Free Disaster Preparedness / Business Seminar
Disaster Preparedness and Home Inventory will be the topics of discussion at a free seminar hosted by Cover Your Assets (www.itstime2cya.com) on Thursday April 30, at the Community Room @ Westfield North County Fair Mall. 272 East via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, Ca 92025. The event starts at 6:30 PM... - April 11, 2009 - Cover Your Assets Home Inventory Software and Service
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Pennsylvania Field Operation and Launches New “AUI Staffing” Program
AUI is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Smith to head up their Bala Cynwyd (a Philadelphia Suburb) regional office in Pennsylvania. He brings over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry, specifically in Workers’ Compensation for both Claims and Underwriting. His underwriting... - April 10, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Joins EasyToInsureME
Blue Cross Blue Shield Texas or BCBSTX is the only statewide customer-owned health insurer in Texas. BCBSTX believes Texas consumers and employers deserve the best of both worlds. - April 09, 2009 - Easy To Insure ME
Amid Financial Turmoil, Growing Ad Agency Offers Financial Companies Hope
Plan B, a Chicago based full services advertising agency is targeting new clientèle in perhaps the most 'troubled' industry in our current economic climate. Plan B's mix of cost-consciousness and efficiency, combined with their award-winning strategic and creative capabilities make them the perfect choice at the perfect time for companies trying to boost their brand and separate themselves from their competitors. - April 08, 2009 - Plan B
SIA Group, Full-Service Insurance Agency, Endorsed by North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been endorsed by the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (NCRLA) (www.ncrla.biz), a nonprofit trade association that... - April 08, 2009 - SIA Group
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
MDAdvantage Appoints Raymond H. Bateman to Board of Directors
Patricia A. Costante, Chairman and CEO of MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey, a leading provider of medical professional liability insurance in New Jersey, today announced the appointment of Raymond H. Bateman to its Board of Directors. “Mr. Bateman comes to the MDAdvantage Board... - April 06, 2009 - MDAdvantage Insurance Company of New Jersey
Insurance Industry Online Advertising Expenditures in the U.S. Reach $387 Million in 2008
Spending grows by nearly 25% over prior year - April 03, 2009 - Canal Partner LLC
FutureOffice Network™ Presents April Smartcast: New COBRA Updates
This month's Smartcast will cover new topics in-depth related to COBRA. - April 03, 2009 - Davidson Marketing Group, LLC.
Tommie Ann Green of SIA Group Recognized as High Achiever by Travelers Insurance
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that territory manager Tommie Ann Green was recognized as a High Achiever by Travelers Personal Insurance. The Travelers High Achiever award is designed... - April 02, 2009 - SIA Group
MOTOR TREND® Endorsement Building Consumer Demand for EasyCare™ Benefits; EasyCare Augmenting Dealer Service Team
Thanks largely to dramatically increased consumer demand attributed to the company's recent designation as a MOTOR TREND Recommended Best Buy, EasyCare, a provider of vehicle ownership benefits like Vehicle Service Contracts, Unlimited Dent Removal Coverage, and Key/Key Fob Replacement Coverage, is adding staff to its dealer service team and plans to continue to do so for the rest of 2009. - April 01, 2009 - Automobile Protection Corporation/EasyCare
Local Virtual Assistant Receives Entrepreneurial Recognition
Doreen R. Patrick, owner of Virtual Business Partners, announced today that she is the recipient of the VAccolade Business Entrepreneur Award. The VAccolade Award not only recognizes participation at VAnetworking, the world’s largest member-based Virtual Assistant networking association... - March 31, 2009 - Virtual Business Partners
95% of Expatriates Don't Understand the Vacancy Provisions in Their Homeowners Policy
A recent study conducted by Vacant Home Insurance Now reveals that 95% of anticipated expatriates were not aware that their home would be considered vacant and uninsurable while they were away. - March 29, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Insure4USA.com Provides Tips; How to Save Money on Car Insurance
For most people car insurance is the largest insurance expense after health insurance, as rates are high and one pays a chunk of money every year. Yet, you needn't spend so much on it. You can really save money on car insurance, and there are ways to do it. First of all, shop around and find out... - March 28, 2009 - Insure4USA
RAM Technologies HEALTHsuite® Supports COBRA Subsidy Billing Mandated by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009
RAM Technologies is pleased to announce HEALTHsuite's premium billing functionality to support the administration of COBRA subsidies as outlined in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. - March 26, 2009 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Auto Knight Motor Club-Eco Motors of Rancho Mirage-Dimension Service Corporation Announce Formal Agreements in Dublin, Ohio
Jeff Rizzo CEO of Auto Knight Motor Club Inc. and Haytham ElZayn CEO of Dimension Service Corporation have announced formal agreements with regards to product distribution in the United States and Canada. Mr. Rizzo makes updated statements with regards to the 2010 Eco MC-3, the first imported vehicle from China, designed in America. - March 25, 2009 - Auto Knight Inc.
SIA Group Releases Podcast on Personal Insurance
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the various types of personal insurance and why it is beneficial for those who own personal assets. In the podcast,... - March 25, 2009 - SIA Group
Growing Chicago Ad Agency Launches Seriously Cool New Website
Plan B, a full-service advertising and marketing firm based in Chicago, launches their newly redesigned website, showcasing cutting edge technology and innovative design. Plan B "walks the walk" in terms of interactive capabilities. - March 24, 2009 - Plan B
UtahNetCare.com Informs Utah’s Uninsured About Upcoming Healthcare Options
Utah’s uninsured population will soon have a new health insurance option called NetCare. Utah residents now have a comprehensive online resource to stay up-to-date on the latest happenings regarding Utah NetCare plan. - March 21, 2009 - Utah Insurance Advisors
MiniCo Insurance Introduces Select Agent Program for Independent Agents and Brokers
MiniCo Insurance has introduced an expanded benefits program for independent agents and brokers who write a larger volume of business with the company. The two-tiered MiniCo Select Agent Program offers agents access to valuable benefits and services. Those with at least four in-force policies with... - March 20, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
MiniCo Insurance Presents Webinar Focused on Helping Agents Write Self-Storage Risks
On April 22, 2009, MiniCo Insurance will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents and brokers providing information on how to write self‑storage risks. The webinar "Stimulus Plan for Writing Self-Storage Risks" will address topics such as identifying a good... - March 20, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Cybersoft Selects Technology Partner for Title Insurance Outsourcing Market
Business Process Outsourcing Company Uses CentRealTech's One Click System for Title Production Process. - March 18, 2009 - Cybersoft, Inc.
H&H Environmental Provides Public Adjuster Services
H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting now provides public adjuster services for homeowners that have sustained mold infestation or flooding damage. A public adjuster works directly for the policy owner, not the insurance company. Many homeowners hire a public adjuster to document,... - March 18, 2009 - H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting
First American Equipment Finance Raises More Than $10,000 for Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance raised more than $10,000 through its participation in the 2009 Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for the Kids’ Sake event on February 28. More than 150 First American employees, family members and friends supported the event. First American has been a supporter... - March 14, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
Air Quality Pro, Inc. Introduces EasyDECON Remediation Services in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and California
Arizona's leading decontamination company which offers remediation from mold, smoke, odors, meth homes, other forms of indoor air pollution, and interior contamination. As an authorized distributor of EasyDECON, Air Quality Pro's mission, through DTR Corporation, is to disseminate these innovative product lines to the general public and other mold remediation and restoration contractors. - March 14, 2009 - Air Quality Pro Inc.
CPEhr Announces Launch of “Small-Business Stimulus Program”
CPEhr launches program that program enables small employers to cut employment costs, reduce insurance premiums, and stimulate employee productivity. - March 12, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
National Life Group: "Exceptional" Sales Growth in 2008
2008 Financial Results Announced by National Life Group. - March 12, 2009 - National Life Group
Got Coverage Now Offers Low Price Mexican Insurance
Announces Latest Mexico Insurance Coverage - March 09, 2009 - Got Coverage LLC
FutureOffice Network™ Presents March Smartcast - New CHIP Law Implications for Employer Health Plans
Craig J. Davidson, CEBS, is presenting a Smartcast on the New CHIP Law Implications for Employer Health Plans. This event will take place Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 10 a.m. (CDT) and 1 p.m. (CDT). Davidson will cover in-depth the following topics: Premium Assistance, Special Enrollment Events,... - March 08, 2009 - Davidson Marketing Group, LLC.
RNCOS New Report- Booming China Insurance Sector
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Booming China Insurance Sector" to its report gallery. - March 07, 2009 - RNCOS