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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 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
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
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
Maple Technologies Sponsors Vermont Captive Insurance Association Conference
Maple Technologies announced today that it would be one of the sponsors for the upcoming captive association conference to be held in Burlington, Vermont later this year in August. - May 18, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Florida Operations by Acquiring the Renewals of Creative Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
AUI completed the purchase of the renewal rights of Creative Insurance Underwriters brokerage business. AUI had moved quickly on the opportunity based on the momentum realized through the external marketing efforts to Florida throughout 2006. “It was perfect timing,” says Bob Arowood,... - May 18, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
HometownQuotes Among Finalists for 2007 Best in Business Awards
Tennessee business is nominated for a regional award. - May 16, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Maple Technologies Announces Plans to Develop Captive Manager Information System
Maple Technologies announced today that plans are underway for the development of an information system solution for captive management firms. - May 15, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Maple Technologies Releases User-Based Beta Administration Console to Clients
Maple Technologies announced that it released a beta version of its Administration Console to some of its Aspire Information System clients today. - May 13, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
HometownQuotes’ Announces VP Addition
Braden Lake, the newest member of the HometownQuotes team, was recently appointed as the company’s Vice President of Technology. In this role, Lake will manage servers, he will write the applications that allow for more efficient operations and he will prescribe methods to help the company... - May 11, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates Releases Podcast on Experience Mod
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced the release of a podcast on how a business’ experience mod can affect workers’ compensation costs. In the podcast, Craig Dedrick, the firm’s assistant vice president, addresses the... - May 08, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Consumer Driven HealthCare (CDH) - A Viable Option for Nevada Employers
Knox Associates sees CDH as the way forward for Nevada Employers who are looking to gain control over their rising health care costs. - April 27, 2007 - Knox Associates, LLC
Online Newsroom Will Increase Awareness, Improve Communications
The most recent addition to HometownQuotes’ evolving communications plan includes an online newsroom and information center that puts company details and resources at the fingertips of the media, consumers and insurance agents. “The HometownQuotes newsroom is one more element of our... - April 26, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Adriatic Insurance Company Rolls Out Maple Tech’s Aspire Information System
Maple Technologies completed a national-level implementation of their Aspire Information System product for Adriatic Insurance Company, a Surplus Lines Carrier. - April 23, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Dentists See Insurance Companies as Enemies: The Wealthy Dentist Survey Results
Nine out of ten dentists see dental insurance companies as enemies rather than allies, according to a survey conducted by The Wealthy Dentist. In the eyes of the average dentist, insurance companies exist solely to turn a profit and have little or no interest in actually helping patients or doctors. However, insurance does bring patients in, and few dental practices have the option of not dealing with insurance companies. - April 21, 2007 - The Wealthy Dentist
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Strategic West Coast Satellite Office
AUI has taken a momentous step in their westward expansion efforts today with the opening of a San Diego, California satellite office. This state of the art sales and service center, located at Rio Vista Towers, 8880 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 340 will be an accessible facility for agents to access... - April 20, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates Releases Podcast On Claims Management
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced the release of a podcast on how a business’ claims management can affect workers’ compensation costs. In the podcast, Craig Dedrick, the firm’s assistant vice president, addresses... - April 18, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Tom Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that the firm will celebrate its 15th anniversary of operation in 2007. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Charlotte, Carpenter, Cammack & Associates offers a complete range of commercial... - April 16, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
President of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Named to Fayetteville Sports Club Hall of Fame
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has been named to the Fayetteville Sports Club Hall of Fame. The honor commemorates Cammack’s contributions to Fayetteville High School’s basketball and baseball teams and the N.C. State baseball team. In the 1966... - April 06, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
HometownQuotes’ Staff Expansion Continues
Office space continues to disappear as more positions are filled at HometownQuotes, including the most recent position of project manager. Mike Hall is HometownQuotes’ latest addition to its ever-growing pool of employees. He will manage the company’s hardware and software issues. From... - April 04, 2007 - HometownQuotes
XpressPersonalLines.com is Open for Business - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Releases the Highly Anticipated 2nd Phase of Their “Xpress” Family of Programs
AUI launches XpressPersonalLines.com, a program portal of specialized personal lines insurance products designed specifically for independent insurance agents. It currently allows online “direct to carrier” rating access for stand-alone personal umbrella, dwelling fire, and watercraft... - April 04, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Mahoney & Associates Prepares for Exceptional Growth Strategy in 2007 - Appoints Five Key Staff Members
Mahoney & Associates fills five strategic management positions during the first quarter of 2007. - March 31, 2007 - Mahoney & Associates
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Assistant Vice President Named Chairman of Charlotte Council
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Craig Dedrick, the firm’s assistant vice president, has been named Chairman of the Charlotte Council for the Associated Builder and Contractors (ABC). As Chairman, Dedrick will serve as... - March 27, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Nevada Group Health Insurance – A Long-Term Approach in Cost Containment
Knox Associates, a Las Vegas based Employee Benefit Insurance firm is seeing significant premium savings in group Health Savings Account (HSA) qualified health plans. - March 26, 2007 - Knox Associates, LLC
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates Named 2006 Industry Professional of the Year
Tom Carpenter, chief operating officer of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that the agency has been named 2006 Industry Professional of the Year by the Associated Builders and Contractors of the Carolinas (ABCC). The firm received the award based on board nominations and... - March 15, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Sales Soar with Staff Selections at HometownQuotes
The HometownQuotes sales department gains more experience and expertise with the addition of Karen Kozy to its staff. She is the company’s most recent hire. Kozy is a seasoned sales professional that will work with the insurance agents HometownQuotes partners with to help consumers shop... - March 15, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Affiliate Manager Slated for Presentation at Webinarstock
HometownQuotes Affiliate Manager Matt McWilliams will be an online presenter for the 2007 First Annual Webinarstock on Wednesday, March 14, 2006 at 6 p.m. EST. HometownQuotes.com is one of thirteen companies that will give presentations at the first ever Webinarstock that will be viewed by... - March 15, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Re-enactors Get Covered by Pavilion
Niche insurance provider, Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd, have recently launched their most unlikely insurance product so far; Re-enactorguard, insurance for re-enactors and costumers. “It’s a growing market that is not particularly well serviced, many home contents cover do not... - March 13, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
Maple Technologies Responds with Speed-to-Market Agility for Florida Insurer’s Bid to Capture Market Position in Florida’s Hard Property Insurance Market
Maple Technologies deployed an Add-On Commercial Package Policy Module today for Commercial Insurance Alliance; configuration implementation was completed for the Florida insurer in 30 business days. - March 07, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Hires Continue at HometownQuotes’ Headquarters
2007 continues to bring new additions to HometownQuotes, where steady growth has led the company to add a new staff member to its agent services department. Michele Tangney is the company’s most recent addition to agent services. Licensed in property and casualty insurance,... - March 07, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Craig Dedrick Named to Board of Directors for Hospitality and Tourism Alliance
Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Assistant Vice President Named To Board Of Directors For Hospitality And Tourism Alliance. Craig Dedrick Serves On Benefits Committee On Greater Charlotte Hospitality And Tourism Alliance Board. - February 28, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
The Insurance Resource Site Now Available at www.theInsuranceResourceSite.com
New Website Provides a Wide Range of Insurance Information, Plus Online Rate Quotes for the Most Affordable Auto Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance and Home Insurance. - February 26, 2007 - Scott Technology Group, Inc.
HometownQuotes Welcomes Director of Internet Marketing
As HometownQuotes’ staff hires continue to increase, the marketing department’s most recent addition is researching ways to continue and accelerate the company’s thriving web site traffic. Terry Reeves is the newest face at HometownQuotes and brings a portfolio of experience... - February 24, 2007 - HometownQuotes