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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
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.
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
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
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
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.