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Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) Are the First Medical Tourism Facilitators to Enter Into Agreements with Insurance Companies
Three Medical Tourism Facilitator Members of the Medical Tourism Association (MTA) are the first medical tourism facilitators to enter into agreements with insurance companies and marketers of insurance products to offer medical tourism facilitators to their members and participants. - January 06, 2009 - Medical Tourism Association™
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Combined Billing Service That Will Allow Emplyorers to Coordinate Billing for Their Service Providers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new combined billing service that will allow employers to have one billing generated as a composite of several unrelated insurance company billings that may offer their products to employer groups along multiple lines of... - January 02, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Hearing Aid Program That Will Begin in February of 2009 for Qualifying Employers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new hearing aid program that will begin in February of 2009 for new business OptiMed mini-medical plans serving employer groups effective on February 1, 2009. This program will provide a valuable hearing aid benefit and... - January 01, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
New Health Care Premium Reimbursement Plan by Base Allows for Tax Savings of Individual Health Insurance Premiums
New option in cafeteria plan could save business owners and employees thousands. New Health Care Premium Reimbursement plan by Base allows for tax savings of individual health insurance premiums. January 1, 2009, proposed regulations go into effect that will enable businesses that do not offer... - December 31, 2008 - BASE
Robert Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Interactive Telephonic Patient Advocacy Program Which Will Allow Covered and Enrolled Employees.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new interactive telephonic patient advocacy program which will allow covered and enrolled employees whom have exhausted their group benefits to access a UGP Patient Advocate to assist them in the engagement, discussion and negotiation... - December 31, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
US Attorney Jim Greenlee Selected as Keynote Speaker for the Council on Litigation Management's Annual Conference
The Council on Litigation Management (CLM) has announced that Jim Greenlee, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi, will be the keynote speaker for the 2009 annual CLM conference. Mr. Greenlee's office secured the indictment of nationally-known plaintiffs' lawyer Richard... - December 24, 2008 - Council on Litigation Management
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference Announces New Speakers
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference would like to announce new speakers to the agenda. - December 24, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Instant Columbus (Ohio) Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
Columbus (Ohio) area residents can now receive instant health insurance quotes from a local broker. Affordable Ohio health insurance plans are provided by Ohioquotes.com, the premier Ohio health insurance broker. - December 22, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Auto Insurance Coverage Extends to Furry Companions
In an effort to attract more new customers, auto insurance companies like Progressive are providing auto insurance protection for the insured owner’s pet at no additional charge according to InsuranceBureau.com. - December 21, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) insurance quotes search on their website. InsuranceBureau.com, known for its unbiased informational resources on insurance issues, is endeavoring to help individuals in this struggling... - December 20, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Aetna Unites with EasyToInsureME
Aetna Health Insurance Company has united with EasyToInsureME for Pennsylvania residents. In the search for health insurance in Pennsylvania, Aetna is 1 of the top 3 companies Pennsylvania residents should be looking for. - December 19, 2008 - Easy To Insure ME
Aetna Joins EasyToInsureME in Florida
Aetna Health Insurance Company has recently joined EasyToInsureME to help insure the state of Florida. Florida residents will now be able to obtain a detailed health insurance quote for individual health insurance from Aetna using the easy to use online health insurance quote engine located on the... - December 19, 2008 - Easy To Insure ME
Aetna Teams Up with EasyToInsureME
Aetna Health Insurance Company has teamed up with EasyToInsureME for Ohio residents searching for Ohio health insurance. EasyToInsureME and Aetna made this decision in February of 2008. - December 19, 2008 - Easy To Insure ME
The Mini Medical and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Address Top Issues
The mini medical and limited medical plan Sales & Marketing Conference to address the issue of “How credit crisis and economy will affect mini medical and limited medical plans and opportunities.” As hundreds of thousands of Americans are terminated from employment this creates a... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference Announces It’s New Topic
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference announces it’s new topic- “How to use the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit to pay for mini medical, limited medical and worksite programs”. The Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit can help employees take... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Holiday Season Creates Unique Problems for Homeowners
InsuranceBureau.com reports that many home insurance companies see a spike in (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) home insurance claims during and after the winter holiday season. With this time of year there are specific perils that homeowners should be aware of. The holiday season may bring along... - December 18, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp
Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability,... - December 17, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto insurance quotes search on their website. - December 17, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
South Florida Beach Boot Camp Instructor Reveals Training Secrets in New Book
Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein takes his successful fitness beach boot camp programs on Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida and shares them in his new book, Change Made Easy – Your Basic Training Orders to Excellent Physical and Mental Health, published by Advantage Books in Orlando, Florida. His book is... - December 15, 2008 - The Health Colonel
Rising Unemployment Rate Prompts Employees to Seek COBRA Alternatives
Swelling ranks of unemployed workers find themselves responsible for health insurance premiums. COBRA allows them to keep benefits, but at their own expense. - December 14, 2008 - Best Healthcare Rates
RAM Technologies Adds Support for LTD, STD and Life Benefits to HEALTHsuite® Claims Management System
RAM Technologies has added advanced functionality to the HEALTHsuite claims management system to support the administration of Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Benefits. - December 14, 2008 - RAM Technologies, Inc.
Top Growth Mid-Market Private Firms Announced for Q3 2008
Ten North American private companies cited for quarter over quarter growth. - December 13, 2008 - Private Company Index
VIP Total Protection Package Proposal
Protect your assets properly and gain knowledge on all your insurance needs with this new package proposal. - December 12, 2008 - Peyton Insurance
MevsInc Launches Their Website to Provide Local Insurance Quotes
MevsInc, located online at mevsinc.com, recently launched their online insurance website to assist more customers in obtaining help with their insurance quotes. - December 12, 2008 - Mevs Inc
US Insurance Online Hits 4.5 Million Customer Milestone
Sees Customers Increasing Insurance Research as a Result of Economic Instability. - December 07, 2008 - US Insurance Online
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Take Precautions and Reduce the Risk of Fire with Holiday Decorating
There are a handful of basic safety measures homeowners can take to significantly help reduce the risk of a fire during the festive holiday season. - December 04, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Vista Health Plan Joins EasyToInsureME
www.EasyToInsureME.com proudly announces a new partnership with Vista Health Plan, Inc., a subsidiary of Coventry Health Care. Easy To Insure ME will represent the health insurance company Vista Health Plan by allowing Florida health insurance shoppers to quote the Florida health insurance company... - December 04, 2008 - Easy To Insure ME
Insure4USA.com Launches Website to Provide Local Provider Comparisons
Insure4USA.com recently announced the launch of their new online service which provides individuals with fast, free insurance quotes from their local insurance representatives. Unlike other websites that use nationwide services to fill customer insurance requests, Insure4USA.com aims to provide its users with results from insurance companies that the individual can meet with face-to-face. - December 02, 2008 - Insure4USA
Instant Cincinnati Area Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
If you live in the Cincinnati area, instant health insurance quotes are now provided by Ohioquotes.com. - November 29, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
First Rehab Life Launches 3-times DBL
The new, optional Benefit Level provides up to Three Times the Statutory Disability Benefits mandated by the State of NY. - November 27, 2008 - ShelterPoint
IAK Verzekeringen Goes Live with IDIT™ Software Suite
IDIT I.D.I. Technologies Ltd., announced today the successful go-live of IDIT™ Software Suite at IAK Verzekeringen, one of the largest independent full-service insurance companies in the Netherlands, and a member of the AEGON Group. - November 26, 2008 - IDIT I.D.I. Technologies Ltd
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
SIA Group Announces New Marketing Director
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Claire Woodward has joined the firm as marketing director. In this position, she will be responsible for the strategic planning and development of SIA... - November 23, 2008 - SIA Group
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Promotes Kitty Bollinger to Vice President, Kelly Marketing Services
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group announces the promotion of Kitty Bollinger to vice president of Kelly Marketing Services, Small Group Division. Bryan Kelly, president of Kelly Marketing Strategies said, “Kitty’s leadership and enthusiasm have been key to the growth of small... - November 22, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Data Sound Provides Rias with Expert Support on the Corporate Manslaughter Act
Data Sound implemented a new health and safety policy for RIAS insurance for over 50's. - November 22, 2008 - Data Sound LTD
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces the New Call Center "Made in America"
Made in America is a call center that provides bilingual insurance related service and does not outsource to the far east and is fully staffed by residents of the United States of America. - November 20, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
5 Solvency ii Related Websites for the Solvency Capital Requirement (SCR), the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR), the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (ORSA)
The Solvency ii Association (www.solvency-ii-association.com) has launched 5 Solvency ii related websites for the the board of directors, managers and professionals working in the Insurance and Reinsurance sectors. - November 18, 2008 - Compliance LLC
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Bring Together Over 400 Top Producers and Insurance Companies
Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference is the first dedicated conference to this fast growing multi billion dollar industry, and will bring together over 400 top producers and insurance companies to discuss the up and coming trends in mini medical and limited... - November 16, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Fifteen Percent of Homeowners Are Majorly Concerned About Crime in Their Neighborhood
Homeowners speak out about crime in their neighborhoods. - November 16, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs Announce 24 Hour Claim Service for Clean Claims Submitted to UGP
United Group Programs, Inc. announces clean claims turnaround of 24 hours for the 36 months. - November 15, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Dentistry: Are Dentists Ready for Unionization?
Disappointed by the American Dental Association, half of dentists say they are ready to unionize, finds a recent survey by The Wealthy Dentist. Of course, many support the ADA and think a dentists' union would be disastrous. - November 11, 2008 - The Wealthy Dentist
Diamond Club of the West Coast Endorses TransGuardian.com as First Associate Member
In a historic move, the prestigious Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc. (DCWC) has endorsed TransGuardian.com as its first-ever Associate Member. - November 10, 2008 - TransGuardian.com
United Concordia, Davis Vision Provide Dental and Vision Outreach Program
As part of the company's outreach initiative, United Concordia, a national dental insurer, has partnered with Davis Vision and the Transport Workers Union Local 234 to provide free dental and vision screenings to local elementary school children. - November 08, 2008 - United Concordia
Ohioquotes.com Now Offers Instant Online Ohio Health Insurance Quotes
With more than 28 years of experience as an Ohio health insurance broker, Ed Harris will research all of your options. All major companies are evaluated with emphasis on rate stability, comprehensive coverage and prompt claims-paying ability. - November 07, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
ESI Senior Engineer and Scientist Reveal Results of the “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” Project at U of I Railroad Conference
Philip J. Daum, P.E., ESI mechanical engineer and Senior Consultant, and Zdenek (Zed) Hejzlar, Ph.D., CSP, ESI environmental scientist and Senior Consultant, gave a poster presentation, “Preventing Release – Improved Puncture Resistance of Hazardous Materials Tank Cars,” at the 2008 Railroad Environmental Conference (RREC) at the University of Illinois campus. This is a summary of work from the recently concluded “Next Generation Rail Tank Car” project, of which Mr. Daum was an integral part. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Aeronautical Engineer R. C. Winn Contributes to Industry Newsletter
Robert C. Winn, Ph.D., P.E., Principal Engineer at Engineering Systems Inc. (ESI), recently wrote an article, “Aircraft Icing for Dummies,” for the fall edition of Skywritings, a newsletter published by the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Aerospace Law Committee. The article describes conditions under which icing can be expected to occur, gives examples, explains some of the possible effects of ice on an airplane, and discusses a few examples of accidents with icing as a factor. - November 05, 2008 - Engineering Systems Inc.
Beamalife, One of the Nation’s Premier Online Life Insurance Brokerage Firms, Has Announced the Launch of Its New Website, BeamaLife.com
Beamalife, one of the nation’s premier online life insurance brokerage firms, has announced the launch of its new website, BeamaLife.com. The site remains true to the company’s mission of educating consumers by providing pages of valuable insurance information every customer should know... - November 05, 2008 - BeamaLife Corporation
Earth Water Baths, Inc. Announces New Cleaning Formula (EWB-425) to Decontaminate Morgellon´s Buildings
Morgellons Syndrome is a new parasitic and contagious disease which is sweeping across many countries. The need for a cleaning and decontamination formula has been apparent, but ordinary cleaning solutions have been ineffective. Healing Research Institute (www.healingresearch.org) has developed a special cleaning formula, EWB-425 for Earth Water Baths, Inc (www.earthwaterbaths.com). - October 31, 2008 - Earth Water Baths, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Expands Operations by Forming a Commercial Brokerage Division and Opens a New Location in Sarasota, Florida to House the New Division
AUI has formed the Commercial Brokerage Division and has selected a dedicated staff with the knowledge and expertise to facilitate solutions for property and casualty risks that are unique, unusual, or require a high capacity. The new Brokerage Division allows AUI to expand beyond their existing... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
SIA Group Announces New Hire
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Brandon Sewell has been enrolled in the firm’s management training program. In this position, Sewell will gain knowledge in all aspects of the... - October 29, 2008 - SIA Group