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Janet Rushing Named Area Assistant Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.
Tom Carpenter, Area President, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. – Charlotte (formerly Carpenter, Cammack & Associates), has announced that Janet Rushing has been named Area Assistant Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., a subsidiary of... - October 23, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
State of Washington - “Own Your Future” Campaign and Long Term Care Awareness Week: Keys to NHA Marketing Initiative
NHA incorporates the "Own Your Future Campaign, and "LTC Awareness Week" into its nationwide awareness initiative. - October 22, 2007 - National Health Administrators
MyHomeAssets! Software Receives Mortgage Industry 1003 PA Certification
MyHomeAssets! Software Receives Mortgage Industry 1003 PA Certification Software is First to Obtain Certification from the 1003PA Standards Alliance for Producing Standard Mortgage Lending Reports and Files. - October 19, 2007 - MyHomeAssets! Software
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Use These Tips to Keep Hunting Safe and Enjoyable
VFB Insurance offers safety tips for consumers in a wide array of life situations and naturally occurring events throughout the year. This release covers hunting safety. - October 18, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Carole M. Hatem Named Area Assistant Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., Formerly Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Carole M. Hatem has been named area assistant vice president of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired... - October 16, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Thunderhead Evolves as It Launches NOW; Enterprise Communications Company Drives Customer Engagement with Product Launch and New Brand
Thunderhead, the enterprise communications company, has announced a milestone release of its award-winning communications platform, under the new brand Thunderhead NOW. Thunderhead NOW heralds the next stage in the evolution of the company’s XML-based communications... - October 13, 2007 - Thunderhead
Additional Agent Associates Continue Productivity Boost
With the addition of Matt Sykes to the HometownQuotes agent services team, HometownQuotes agents can expect another friendly voice on the other end of the line. With prior insurance agency experience, Sykes has keen insight to this industry and looks forward to assisting agents grow their... - October 13, 2007 - HometownQuotes
School Officials Learn Proactive Measures to Prevent and Investigate Educator Sexual Misconduct
School officials nationwide are attending a training session Oct. 17 to help them learn to recognize the subtle behaviors of adult sexual predators in schools and how they troll for, groom and lull their victims into submission. Nationally acclaimed authority Mary Jo McGrath, attorney and CEO of McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, Calif., presents the program in conjunction with the American Association of School Personnel Administrators’ Annual Conference in Kansas City, Mo. - October 11, 2007 - McGrath Training Systems
HRA vs. HSA: Important Decisions for Small Business Owners in the New Era of Health Care
Both Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are ushering in a new era of health care among small business owners. While both plans offer many advantages to traditional forms of health care, there are aspects of each plan that limit their appeal under certain circumstances. Small business owners must take the time to educate themselves properly about both options before making a commitment that will affect their business for years to come. - October 11, 2007 - BASE
RiverSource Insurance Announces Income Protection Disability Income Insurance
New income protection offerings help clients meet day-to-day needs when an illness or injury prevents them from working, helping them continue to invest in their dreams - October 10, 2007 - RiverSource Insurance
Mike Morketter Named Area Senior Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Formerly Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Mike Morketter has been named senior vice president of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired Carpenter, Cammack & Associates... - October 08, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
HometownQuotes Employee Makes Impact on Williamson County
Nashville Business Journal recognizes local employees for positive contributions to the business landscape of Williamson County - October 06, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Insurelog.com Offers Journal Style Insurance Articles
Insurelog.com is a learning center dedicated to helping industry professionals and consumers locate information on insurance and annuities. - October 01, 2007 - InsureLog.com
Innovative New Life Insurance Continuing Education Course Approved in California in New Annuity for Capital Gains Deferral
The Settlement Institute, a national educator for professional advisors dealing with real estate and business sales, has announced the launch of its new life insurance continuing education course on the Structured Sale annuity for capital gains deferral as the only one of its kind in existence. - September 30, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Chris Cammack Named Area Chairman of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Formerly Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Chris Cammack has been named area chairman of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired Carpenter Cammack & Associates on June 27. - September 28, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
New Options for Finding Affordable Health and Life Insurance
RescueMyInsurance.com announces a new free service to help individuals find and obtain affordable health and life insurance. - September 26, 2007 - RescueMyInsurance.com
Advice for Buying Homeowners Insurance
A house is typically the largest single investment a person will make in their life and it’s important to protect it and the belongings inside with a sound homeowners insurance policy. Insuring your house can be costly; the Insurance Information Institute estimates the average homeowners... - September 20, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District, Calls for Lowered Property Insurance Rates in Florida
Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., Congressional Candidate for District 23 (FL), applauds the initial efforts to lower Florida's Property Insurance premiums; however, he declares that further incentives are needed to encourage Insurance Companies to lower Property Insurance rates. Dr. Thorpe highlights the fact that residents of CD 23 are more likely renters than homeowners; thus, he intends to implement suitable methods by which CD 23 residents can buy their own homes and meet Insurance requirements. - September 20, 2007 - Dr. Marion Thorpe MD for US Senate
Advice for Dealing with Home Insurance Adjusters after Disaster Strikes
BBB recommends consumers take some basic preparedness steps to help immediately following a catastrophe and offers advice for working with insurance adjusters to ease the stress and anguish after disaster strikes. - September 19, 2007 - Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina
Precedent Launches Revolutionary Individual Health Insurance Plans in Texas
Online Site Promises Easy Application, Instantaneous Quotes Plus Increased Coverage ‘On Demand’ - September 15, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
Insurancemall.in Launches Critical Illnesses Health Insurance
www.insurancemall.in launched its Critical Illness quote-engine today targeted at the Urban Indian exposed to lifestyle led illnesses. - September 13, 2007 - Bonsai International Pvt. Ltd.
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.
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
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.
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