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Thousand Oaks Insurance is Now Offering Instant Health Quotes Through Its New Site at, HealthInsuranceShopper.com
Thousand Oaks Insurance Agency, based in California, has announced today it is offering instant, free health insurance quotes for California residents through their new quoting system at www.HealthInsuranceShopper.com. - September 05, 2007 - Thousand Oaks Insurance Agency
One Small Business Owner at a Time: Base® Reaches 100,000 Accounts
Base®, an employee benefit administrator, located in Adel, IA, celebrated an important milestone -- reaching its 100,000th account enrolled. Since opening its doors for business in 1999, Base® has helped small business owners save an average of $3,800 annually with the Base® 105 HRA. More recently, Base® expanded its product portfolio to offer the Base® Group HRA, the Base® 125 FSA and the Base® Premium Only Plan to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized businesses. - September 03, 2007 - BASE
Base® Group HRA: Greatly Enhanced to Suppress Health Care Costs
Base® reveals an improved product, the Base® Group HRA. Designed to help small businesses contain the cost of rising health care for employers and employees. The Base® Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement is flexible, affordable and simple. - September 02, 2007 - BASE
King and Companies is Pleased to Announce Its New Radio Talk Show, Kings Corner
King and Companies recognizes the demands people face when dealing with Insurance issues. - September 01, 2007 - King and Companies, Inc.
Szura Insurance Services and Nu-Way Kitchen and Bath form Successful Business Partnership
Rochester insurance agency saves expanding local kitchen and bath design company 40% in insurance premiums. - September 01, 2007 - Szura Insurance Services
Pak-Qatar - The First Group to Commence Both Family and General Takaful Business in Pakistan
Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited and Pak-Qatar General Takful Limited commence operations as well as sign their first policies. Pak-Qatar Family Takaful's first policy also happens to be the first ever Family Takaful policy in Pakistan. - September 01, 2007 - Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited
Over 40% of Cyclists Expose Themselves
A recent survey conducted by Cycleguard, the online bicycle insurance provider revealed that over 40% of cyclists exposed themselves to unnecessary risk by not having suitable bicycle insurance. - August 26, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
Fontis Health Launches Practical Discussion of Consumer-Directed Healthcare with “CDH Compass”
In order to facilitate discussion and help exchange knowledge about the implementation of consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) plans—Franklin, Tennessee’s Fontis Health has launched a new online educatational resource and discussion forum titled CDH Compass (www.cdhcompass.com), available... - August 09, 2007 - Fontis Health
Alt Benefit Consultants Sponsors Luncheon to Discuss Why Health Insurance is so Expensive
Join ABC August 9 for the Fort Worth Association of Health Underwriters Luncheon - A Panel of Experts Will Discuss the Rising Costs of Health Care - August 08, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
The Power of Coaching Book is Now a National Best Seller
Book anthology The Power of Coaching hit #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com - August 05, 2007 - ProBrilliance Leadership Institute
Interview with Jonathan Edelheit - VP, United Group Programs Inc.
New Medical Horizons publishes interview with Jonathan Edelheit, VP, United Group Programs Inc., in which he outlines his experience with employers and insurers who are sending employees and members abroad for medical treatment. - August 04, 2007 - New Medical Horizons Inc.
Teleformix Releases ECHO 2.8 with Training Module and My ECHO
Teleformix is pleased to announce the release of ECHO version 2.8, including a Training module for encapsulated e-learning and My ECHO, a CRM/quality management segment designed to automate training and facilitate agent interactivity. - August 01, 2007 - Teleformix, LLC.
John R. Hickman and John Robbins Jr. Appear on The Benefits Buzz
Ramping Up Health Benefit Cards for 2008 on The Benefits Buzz - Hickman and Robbins Join The Benefits Buzz Show Host Sharon Alt - August 01, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Contaminated Chemotherapy Treatment for Leukemia, Jury Awards 18.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Suit
A 25 year old Toms River man paralyzed from the waist down after receiving contaminated chemotherapy treatment for leukemia was awarded $18.5 million by a Superior court jury in New Brunswick, New Jersey - July 31, 2007 - Barry R. Eichen
Tampa Insurance Agency Opens Another Location
Joseph Cannella, owner of Cannella Insurance Services, Inc. says, "We recently opened a new location in West Tampa." The phone number is 813-873-7283. - July 31, 2007 - Cannella Insurance Services, Inc.
Michigan Insurance Agency, Szura Insurance Services Opens Benefits Department
Reputable Rochester, Michigan Insurance Company establishes Benefits Department offering individual and group benefits such as life, health and long term care coverage. - July 29, 2007 - Szura Insurance Services
T Lex Releases TrialJuries Online Mock Jury System
T Lex, Inc. announces the immediate availability of the TrialJuries web-based mock jury review system. TrialJuries (http://www.trialjuries.com) allows attorneys to use the Internet to test their cases before a panel of jurors, before they ever go to court. Unlike traditional mock juries, which are prohibitively complex and expensive for all but the rarest of cases, TrialJuries brings the benefits of mock juries to lawyers of all means and cases of all sizes. - July 27, 2007 - T Lex Inc.
Humana Vice President of Integrated Consumer Experience Grant Harrison Appears on The Benefits Buzz
The Benefits Buzz Discusses Consumer Directed Health Care - Humana’s Grant Harrison Joins The Benefits Buzz Show Host Sharon Alt - July 26, 2007 - Alt Benefits Consultants
Announcing the Launch of eLifePolicy.com, the Quickest, Most Convenient Way to Purchase a Term Life Insurance Online That is Rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company
The eLifePolicy.com website allows consumers to purchase up to $250,000 of term life insurance coverage online, with no medical exam or insurance agent, just a few health questions, in just three easy steps. - July 25, 2007 - LinkValu
The Country’s Health Insurance Agents Can Now Be Easily Reached
We understand your main concern for protection of lives and if you have health insurance why worry about medical expenses. All you need is a perfect health insurance agent to advice, analyze and help you get insurance with minimum risk. - July 22, 2007 - FDP Inc.
New World Marketing, Inc. Announces Leslie L. Durland, Former Senior Executive in the Financial Services Industry to Join Their Marketing and Consulting Division
New World Marketing, Inc. today announced the appointment of Leslie L. Durland, FSA, MAAA, CLU as president of their marketing, consulting and special projects division. Durland is a senior level professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in the... - July 15, 2007 - New World Marketing
Tampa Insurer Offers More Choices for Consumers
Cannella Insurance Services, Inc of Tampa has been appointed with Encompass Insurance. - July 14, 2007 - Cannella Insurance Services, Inc.
Telamon Insurance & Financial Network Joins the Growing Number of Brokers Providing Value-Added Services
Adds Insurance for Electronic Data by Partnering with AmeriVault - July 11, 2007 - AmeriVault Corp.
Szura Insurance Services Receives Prestigious ''Exceptional Agency Status'' from Hastings Mutual Insurance Company
With a newly launched interactive Web site, Szura Insurance Services continues to thrive in Southeast Michigan. - July 11, 2007 - Szura Insurance Services
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates Acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that the firm was acquired by Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm, on June 27. Headquartered in Charlotte with offices in Raleigh,... - July 06, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
The Taft Companies Team Up with Maple Tech on Captive Manager IT System Beta Development
Maple Technologies announced today that The Taft Companies, based out of Towson, Maryland, have joined Maple Tech’s initiative to develop an end-to-end solution for Captive Manager operations. - July 01, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Small Business Research Board: Taxes, Energy and Fuel Costs Now Greatest Concerns of Construction, Contracting Businesses According to Latest SBRB Study
Report indicates 31% of small construction and contracting firms are considering expansion during the next 12 to 24 months. Enhancements to current locations, improved customer service cited as priorities says report issued in conjunction with International Profit Associates. - June 30, 2007 - Small Business Research Board
Nusurance Corp Partnering with Soldier’s Angels to Assist Troops Overseas this Fourth of July
Soldiers Angels accepting donations for VA facilities and soldiers overseas at Nusurance Fourth of July Cookout. - June 27, 2007 - Nusurance Corp
QuotesAuction.com Implemented a New Quality Control System for Insurance Leads
QuotesAuction.com is nation’s leading insurance marketing agency that specializes in proving quality insurance leads to insurance agents. Company has implemented a new quality control system to verify insurance leads automatically, before e-mailing leads to insurance agents. How many... - June 27, 2007 - QuotesAuction.com
Former Radio Personality Joins American Family Insurance
Jay Miralles of Omaha has been appointed a full-time agent for American Family Insurance Group, according to Kent Crandall, district sales manager for the company. Miralles opened an office at the new development in West Omaha Maple Creek at 3606 N 163rd Plz on June 15, 2007. The office is open... - June 18, 2007 - American Family Insurance Miralles Agency
Enrollment Commences for Virtual Assistant Insurance Certification
Virtual Business Partners announced a new, specialized certification for virtual assistants who would like to offer their services to the financial service and insurance industries. The Certified Insurance Virtual Assistant (CIVA) certification was unveiled in May 2007 by Virtual Business Partners as the first ever certification of this kind for virtual assistants. - June 16, 2007 - Virtual Business Partners
Exploding Baby Boomer Generation Opens Up New Opportnuities for Financial Planners, CPA’s, and Life Insurance Agents with New Exit Advisors Affiliate Program
Responding to huge market demand for effective capital gains tax deferral strategies and training, SPI launches a program to bring the newest capital gains and exit planning strategies to professional advisors around the U.S. - June 16, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca Announces the Launch of Canadian Travel Medical Insurance Quote Engine
OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc. (http://www.OnlineInsuranceQuotes.ca) announces today the launch of its new Travel Insurance Quotation and Purchasing System on its travel website TravelinsuranceQuotes.ca. - June 11, 2007 - OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc.
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Names New Insurance Affiliate Program Member
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), has announced that Bollinger Insurance, one of the nation’s largest independent insurance companies, has contracted to become a member of HMI’s Affiliate Program. The Program will enable Bollinger to offer its... - June 08, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management (HMI)
Assistant Vice President at Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Named 2007 Vendor of the Year
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Pamela Price, vice president at the firm’s Raleigh office, received the North Carolina Association of Staffing Professionals (NCASP) Vendor of the Year Award for 2007. Price was recognized... - June 08, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
J. Fourie & Company Receives 2007 Pinnacle Business Award
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance company specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Award for Small Business in the 1-5 Employee category, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. - June 07, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
The Mrytle Beach Herald Achieves Another First
The Myrtle Beach Herald, one the Southeast’s most progressive newspapers, has become the first U.S. news publication to assign UV scores to its news stories and columns. What is a UV score, and what is its purpose? UV stands for Understanding Value, an innovation of Understanding... - June 06, 2007 - Understanding Corporation
Private Investigator in Los Angeles, California Continues to Grow; Wilshire Investigations
Los Angeles Private Investigators have long modeled their businesses and referred their difficult cases to Wilshire Investigations. They have kept their policy of “no press” for over ten years due to the high profile client list that has mandated their reputation of complete... - June 05, 2007 - Wilshire Investigations
Pennsylvania Med-Mal Carrier Rolls into Production with Maple Tech’s Aspire Information System
Positive Physicians Insurance Exchange (PPIX) deploys Aspire Web-Based Policy and Claims Management System to fully automate all critical areas of its business operations. - June 01, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
TRIAL.COM® Launches Electronic Newsletter Powered By PinHawk
PinHawk technology delivers news from TRIAL.COM® member firm websites to 8,000 attorneys. - May 31, 2007 - PinHawk LLC
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Releases Podcast on Employee Safety
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer at Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., a full service commercial insurance agency, has announced the release of a podcast on employee safety. In the podcast, Scott Parrish, the firm’s vice president, discusses five elements to control... - May 30, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
HometownQuotes President Introduces Agent Webinar Series
On Thursday, May 31, Hunter Ingram, president and CEO of HometownQuotes, presents “Closing the Deal,” the first webinar in a series that will offer insurance agents sales advice and tips for closing more leads. “I have been very lucky to grow multiple agencies prior to... - May 27, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Former DC Commissioner Willis Joins Maple Tech’s Initiative to Develop Captive Manager’s Information System
Maple Technologies announced today that Robert M. Willis, former Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance for the District of Columbia, has agreed to support and participate in Maple’s beta development of a Captive Manager’s Information System. - May 25, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Celent: Maple Tech Clients Say “Nobody Else Was Able to Provide the Flexibility and Functionality at Such a Low Cost”
Celent recently released their 2007 Policy Administration Systems report and Maple Tech and their Aspire Information came out with some really good grades. - May 23, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Self Employed Health Insurance Options in New York State
For the last 5 years, online insurance brokerages have seeded the market with direct buy websites and, for most of the country, this method works well. - May 23, 2007 - Vista Health Solutions
Best in Business 2007 Recognizes HometownQuotes for Impressive Growth
As one of the youngest companies in the small business category, HometownQuotes nabbed the Best in Business title at this year’s 20th Annual Nashville Business Journal Best in Business Awards at the DoubleTree Hotel. “This is amazing. It’s a privilege to even be nominated for... - May 23, 2007 - HometownQuotes
QuotesAuction.com Finances Insurance Agents’ Leads
QuotesAuction.com, nation's leading insurance leads provider, finances insurance agents’ leads to help them increase their book of business. - May 19, 2007 - QuotesAuction.com
QuotesAuction.com has Received 1 Million Insurance Leads from Google
QuotesAuction.com, nation's leading insurance leads provider, has received 1 Million Insurance Leads from Google. - May 19, 2007 - QuotesAuction.com
Verified Insurance Leads Made Possible by QuotesAuction.com
QuotesAuction.com, nation's leading insurance leads provider made it possible for insurance agents to receive verified insurance leads. - May 19, 2007 - QuotesAuction.com
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Announces New Customer Service Representative
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., a full service commercial insurance agency specializing in insurance and risk management services, has announced that Carrie West has been promoted to customer service representative. In this position, West will be responsible... - May 18, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates