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Physicians Mutual Recognizes Peru, Illinois, Agent for Exceptional Customer Service
Dick Nowatka honored for placing highest ethical standards on customer service. - July 24, 2008 - Physicians Mutual
SIA Group Moves New Bern Office to Historic Downtown
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the company has relocated its New Bern office to the historic district of downtown New Bern. The new office will be located at 202 Craven Street,... - July 24, 2008 - SIA Group
Texas Association of Health Underwriters Members Recognized at National Association of Health Underwriters Convention
Texas Chapters, Members Honored for Outstanding Service During 2007-08. - July 23, 2008 - Texas Association of Health Underwriters
A New and Proactive Approach to IT Support Will Now Help Businesses Control Their Costs and Emergency Down Time
SigNET Technologies LLC, announced today a strategic change in the way to provide better service to customers. SigNET's managed IT plans offer comprehensive tiered services tailored for unique information technology needs and requirements for businesses. SigNET offers plans for PC workstations,... - July 21, 2008 - SigNET Technologies, LLC
Morgan McMillan Attains "2008 – Global Spotlight" Distinction from Risk Finance Quarterly
Morgan McMillan, commercial insurance expert and VP at McGriff, Seibels & Williams, was named in Risk Finance Quarterly’s annual “Global Spotlight” of leading risk and commercial insurance industry leaders. - July 20, 2008 - Morgan McMillan
Morgan Ryan Leads “Links Fore Leukemia” in Fight Against Cancer
Morgan Ryan manages day-of operations for the annual Dallas outing of the “Links Fore Leukemia” golf tournament. “Links Fore Leukemia” was founded to raise awareness of leukemia in North Texas and to raise money in the search for a cure. - July 20, 2008 - Morgan Ryan, ARM
Toronto Insurance Company Institutes 4 Day Work Week to Cut Gas Costs
People in Toronto work long hours and long days. In the face of ever higher gas prices and unstable financial markets, many people are working more days and even longer hours. But one insurance company has gone against the grain and instituted a four day work week. "It is a natural fit",... - July 20, 2008 - Lorne S. Marr Insurance Services Limited
Key Risk Introduces Video Library
Key Risk Introduces Online Video Library. An Interactive Approach to Workers Compensation. Key Risk, a leading provider of workers compensation insurance products and services for employers throughout the Eastern United States, announced today the launch of a new online video library. Key Risk... - July 19, 2008 - Key Risk
NIIT Expands Offerings to Banking, Financial Services and Insurance Companies
Comprehensive Information Technology Training Now Available. - July 17, 2008 - NIIT (USA) Inc.
The Medical Tourism Association Announces Medical Tourism Accreditation Program
The Medical Tourism Association has launched “accreditation” to ensure the safety and overall positive results for patients traveling from one country to another. “Having the right processes and procedures in place to assist international patients has a direct correlation to better surgical outcomes for those patients. - July 15, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
SIA Group Names Commercial Lines 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 Bret Thomas Patterson has been hired as a commercial lines sales executive for the Jacksonville branch office. In this position, Patterson will be... - July 13, 2008 - SIA Group
Horace Mann Uses the Customer Voice to Drive Improvements
Leading multiline insurer for educators wins prestigious award at 2008 Call Center Excellence Awards for innovative, customer-focused processes and technology - July 12, 2008 - ResponseTek Networks Corp
RNCOS Releases a New Report - Poland Insurance Market Forecast (2008-2012)
RNCOS has recently added a new Market Research Report titled, "Poland Insurance Market Forecast (2008-2012)" to its report gallery. The report provides first-hand analysis of the Polish insurance sector and helps clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of... - July 12, 2008 - RNCOS
Frasco, Inc. Hires Top National SIU and Investigations Executive
Frasco, Inc., the western U.S. leader of insurance and corporate fraud mitigation services, hires Mr. Sam King to head its SIU and Program Management business units. Mr. King comes to Frasco, Inc. from MJM Investigations, Inc. where he served as the Senior Vice President of MJM’s Western... - July 11, 2008 - Frasco, Inc.
Medical Tourism Association to Announce Sale of MedicalTourism.com at It's Annual Convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008
The Medical Tourism Association will announce who is the new owner of MedicalTourism.com, at it's annual convention in San Francisco, September 9-12th, 2008. The Medical Tourism Association is excited to present the new owner one of the most in demand websites for the Medical Tourism, Health... - July 10, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
Washington & Lee Wins 2008 Wooldridge Champions Cup: Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors ODAC Athletic Achievement Award
Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes: Partnership Recognizes Excellence in the Classroom and on Athletic Field
Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Samson Carts/CrateXpress Creates Two Environmental Impact Calculators; Will Help Reduce a Building’s Carbon Footprint
Samson Carts/CrateXpress developed two environmental impact calculators to show property and asset managers the environmental and financial benefits of using plastic and sustainable products in an office move. - July 08, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
MyHealthFunds Appoints Sherman Swafford to Business Development Team
MyHealthFunds is pleased to announce that Sherman Swafford has joined its business development team. Swafford was previously the business relations team lead at the Pikes Peak Work Force Center in Colorado Springs. MyHealthFunds selected Colorado Springs for its Corporate Headquarters in 2007 and expects to hire 200 employees as the firm expands. - July 04, 2008 - MyHealthFunds, Inc.
Medical Tourism Association Releases Medical Tourism Video Showing an American Traveling to Latin America for Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Medical Tourism is a solution to the healthcare crisis ongoing in many countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and Europe. It is estimated that millions of patients from around the world travel to another country for medical... - June 30, 2008 - Medical Tourism Association™
“CentRealTech Ultimate” – the Ultimate in Title Production
“Customer Ready” Preliminary Reports, Commitments, and Guarantees using the most sophisticated title production system available. - June 29, 2008 - CentRealTech, Inc.
Increased Malpractice Damage Cap in Virginia is Still Unfair to Victims
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Speaks Out Against July 1 Increase in Malpractice Damage Cap. - June 28, 2008 - Ben Glass Law
SIA Group Names New Production Underwriter
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Bradley Carroll has joined the Jacksonville branch as a production underwriter. In this position, he will be responsible for generating new business... - June 28, 2008 - SIA Group
ScripNet Launches New and Improved Website on July 1st, 2008
ScripNet is happy to announce the launch of their completely redesigned website at www.scripnet.com. Their new home on the web is much more visually appealing, easy to navigate, and contains informative news articles relative to the Pharmacy Benefit Management industry. - June 26, 2008 - ScripNet, Inc.
Samson Carts Achieves Gold Level Cradle to CradleSM Certification
Samson Carts Leads Material Handling Industry being First to Achieve Sustainable Certification. - June 25, 2008 - ICB, LLC - Samson Carts/CrateXpress
New Web-based Commission Tracking Software for Insurance Agents and Agencies Launched
CommissionMonitor™, a new, completely web-based solution for tracking commissions and leads has arrived, giving insurance agents and agency managers access from anywhere at anytime. - June 24, 2008 - Glaeser Enterprises, LLC
Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner, Jones Day to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect? on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Valerie Pearsall Roberts, Partner of Jones Day will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect?”. The event is scheduled on July 1, 2008, Tuesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT. - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group, Ernst & Young LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced today that Margaret Purcell, Executive Director, National Tax Exempt Organization Group of Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 23, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Physicians Mutual Launches Enhanced Web Site
Physicians Mutual launches new user-friendly corporate website which includes easier navigation, more content and more features. - June 22, 2008 - Physicians Mutual
Assured Guaranty Corp., Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress's Event on Bond Insurance on 07/1/08
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars has announced that Assured Guaranty Corp., the Leading Provider of Financial Guaranty and Credit Enhancement Products will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and... - June 22, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
Michael J. Schozer, President, Assured Guaranty Corp. to Speak at KC’s Event on Bond Insurance on 7/1/2008
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences has announced today that Michael J. Schozer, President of Assured Guaranty Corp. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming teleconference and webinar entitled: “Bond Insurance in a Changing Market... - June 21, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Teleconference & Webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused teleconferences and webinars, announced today that it has scheduled a live teleconference and webinar on Bond Insurance in a Changing Market and Regulatory Environment: What to Expect. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday,... - June 20, 2008 - The Knowledge Group
India’s First Health Insurance Comparison on Voice Channel by Bimadeals.com
Bimadeals.com the comparative insurance portal has launched for the first time in India, a new platform where the customer gets connected to insurers instantly when he/she applies on Bimadeals.com. Bimadeals.com has already been very successful in achieving the leadership position amongst insurance... - June 15, 2008 - deal4loans.com
CitiusTech Announces registeR4Health™ - Patient Registration Solution on Microsoft HealthVault
registeR4Health is a simple and secure online solution for patients to complete the registration process prior to visiting a Provider. - June 14, 2008 - CITIUSTECH
Mahoney & Associates Grows the Sales & Marketing Team with the Addition of Mark Schumacher
Mark Schumacher joins the firm as a Benefits Consultant and will play an essential role in new business development. Prior to joining M&A, Mr. Schumacher was Executive Director for the Broward Health Foundation where he managed fundraising, designed new programs to reach donors, and developed a capital campaign for a children’s hospital. - June 14, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Former Korn Ferry Senior Recruiter, Marc Gurtman Joins New World Marketing, Inc.
Executive VP of Executive Search Division. - June 14, 2008 - New World Marketing
Company Partners with Firms to Lower Workers' Compensation Premiums
Since 1979 National Insurance Application Systems, Inc. has focused solely on developing automated systems to lower Workers' Compensation premiums. These efforts, in conjunction with two of the nations' largest workers' compensation insurers', resulted in the development of a unique web based... - June 12, 2008 - NIAS Group
Willis Chairman Plumeri to Deliver Opening Keynote at MarketScout's 2008 eInsurance Symposium
Joseph J. Plumeri, Chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings will deliver a keynote presentation at MarketScout’s 2008 eInsurance Symposium. Mr. Plumeri will speak on innovation and the entrepreneurial initiatives Willis is using to grow in the current soft insurance market. The 2008 Symposium will be held in Dallas, Texas from September 15-17, 2008. - June 12, 2008 - 2008 eInsurance Symposium Presented by MarketScout
Consumer United: Better Deals Together
Better deals together? Absolutely. Consumer United is a savings-driven, grassroots group that′s spearheading a network of ordinary consumers, folks like you, who have joined together to identify the best service providers, negotiate better deals and simplify their lives. - June 12, 2008 - Consumer United
Ternian Named National Product Distributor and Administrator for the Accident & Health Division of AIG
The employee benefits marketplace for voluntary, supplemental, and worksite marketing products continues to be viewed as an area for high growth and expansion. As employers continue to cutback on subsidized benefits, insurance carriers and benefit providers are looking for ways to increase the... - June 11, 2008 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
SIA Group Names New Customer Service Representative
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Maureen Chase has been named a non-construction customer service representative for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position, Chase... - June 11, 2008 - SIA Group
EmploymentCrossing Launches Underwriting Job Site, UnderwritingCrossing, Which Seeks to Gather and List Every Underwriting Job Opening
EmploymentCrossing, one of the world’s largest job-board operators, announced last week the launch of UnderwritingCrossing. As part of the EmploymentCrossing job-site franchise, UnderwritingCrossing seeks to list every underwriting job in the United States in one convenient location. Using proprietary technology, UnderwritingCrossing monitors the underwriting job postings on other job websites and other sources and displays every single underwriting job it can find. - June 09, 2008 - EmploymentCrossing
Mahoney & Associates Welcomes David Hooban as Qualified Plans Specialist
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of David Hooban as Qualified Plans Specialist. - June 08, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Mahoney & Associates Welcomes Robert Hart as Director, Executive Benefits
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Bob Hart as Director, Executive Benefits. Mr. Hart possesses over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry and comes to Mahoney & Associates from NYLEX Benefits,... - June 08, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Brits Are Bargain Hunters When It Comes to Car Insurance, Fairinvestment.co.uk Has Found
New research from Fairinvestment.co.uk has found that price is everything for its users when it comes to shopping for car insurance (http://www.fairinvestment.co.uk/car_insurance.aspx). The research involved asking users what the most important aspect is when shopping for car insurance. Of those... - June 06, 2008 - Fair Investment Company
Genuine Warranty Solutions Names Stephen Seal Chief Executive Officer
New Management Focusing on Expansion and New Divisions. Genuine Warranty Solutions Inc. today announced that Stephen Seal, 44, has been named chief executive officer. The new executive appointments are effective immediately. As an internationally recognized consultant and business leader, Seal... - June 06, 2008 - Genuine Warranty Solutions
NetQuote Named Finalist in 2008’s Best Companies to Work for in Colorado
NetQuote has been selected as a Finalist in the 2008 Best Companies to Work for in Colorado Award. Winners will be announced at the awards banquet on Thursday, July 31, 2008. - June 05, 2008 - NetQuote, Inc.
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com Launches Its New Life Insurance Agency to Assist in Purchasing Life Insurance. They Are Independent Life Insurance Agents.
TheLifeInsuranceGroup.com launches its new business to help purchasers of life insurance meet needs and goals threw affordable life insurance. heLifeInsuranceGroup.com introduces different types of life insurance products and what they can do for your personal financial plan. - June 03, 2008 - The LIfe Insurance Group
Rural Landscape Insuring Success of Indian Insurance Sector
Rural India is providing vast growth opportunities for insurance players, provided they offer innovative, cost effective products and improve distribution channels. - May 31, 2008 - RNCOS
31 Business Advisors Earn the Prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) Credential
Thirty one business advisors from across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) credential from the Exit Planning Institute (EPI). - May 30, 2008 - The Exit Planning Institute