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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
Construction Insurance Broker Gets On Bike
Robin Nathan, a construction insurance broker for BJP insurance in Wokingham, UK has set himself the challenge of raising £10,000 for charity in 2007 by getting on his bike! Robin will be taking part in ten rides this year – including London to Brighton, Oxford to Cambridge, Paris to... - February 16, 2007 - BJP Insurance Brokers
Branch Services Coordinator at Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Named Certified Insurance Service Representative
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Carrie West, branch services coordinator at the firm’s Fayetteville office, received the accredited Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) designation. The CISR program is a nationally... - February 15, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
HometownQuotes Continues Additions to Staff
HometownQuotes brings an assistant affiliate director on board to balance the demands of its ever-expanding affiliate department. Paul Cuiffo joins Affiliate Director and Chief Operating Officer Matt McWilliams to co-navigate the affiliate department. Cuiffo’s addition to the staff will... - February 15, 2007 - HometownQuotes
HometownQuotes Announces First Employee Enrichment ‘Guru’
Studies show that financial problems contribute to stress in the workplace. This program will provide the HometownQuotes staff with knowledge to make more informed financial decisions and reduce stress in and out of the office. - February 09, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Account Manager at Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc. Named Certified Builders Insurance Agent
Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Tammy Coolidge, account manager at the firm’s Raleigh office, has received the accredited Certified Builders Insurance Agent (CBIA) designation. Coolidge successfully completed the necessary requirements... - February 08, 2007 - Carpenter, Cammack & Associates
Maple Technologies to Deliver Policy & Claims Management System Solution to Pinelands Insurance Company
Pinelands Insurance Company (RRG) will be rolling out Maple Tech’s Aspire Information System as its primary fully integrated operating platform to support it commercial automobile operations. - February 06, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
HR411.com Launches Private Label HR Program for Professional Insurance Agents Association of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and New Hampshire
HR411™ has partnered with The Professional Insurance Agents of Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire and New York to provide PIA members access to a private label version of HR411’s web-based human resources support and information portal. A service of HRinterax Inc.,... - February 05, 2007 - HRinterax, Inc.
Aspire to Bring Cross-Browser Cross-Platform Compatibility to Maple Tech's Clients in 2007
Maple Technologies announced today that it would be introducing cross-browser capability for its property and casualty Aspire Information System product beginning 3Q 2007. - February 02, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
HometownQuotes Wins Big in Vegas
HometownQuotes executives return from Affiliate Summit 2007 West with a fresh perspective and optimistic outlook for the new year. President and CEO of HometownQuotes Hunter Ingram, Chief Operating Officer and Affiliate Director Matt McWilliams and Assistant Affiliate Director Paul Cuiffo... - February 01, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Maple Technologies Introduces Bulk Data Entry Capability for its Property & Casualty Insurer Clients
Maple Technologies officially introduced and released a new feature in their Aspire Information System product that will allow clients to enter large schedules of data through a simple single action function. - January 30, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
Travel Assist Network Launches Global Insurance Plans for Travelers
Company Will Offer Direct Travel Insurance Globally - January 23, 2007 - Travel Assist Network
Lexington - Maple Tech Team Up on Web Based Solution
Lexington Goes Into Production with New ASP Software Solution to Support Specialty Niche Program - January 23, 2007 - Maple Technologies, LLC
HometownQuotes Hires Director of Public Relations
HometownQuotes starts the new year with a new addition to its staff. Krista Farmer, a graduate of Belmont University, is taking the role as Director of Public Relations for the Franklin, Tennessee based insurance quote company. “We are extremely excited to have someone of Krista’s... - January 19, 2007 - HometownQuotes
HometownQuotes Looks for Big Win in Vegas
Affiliate Summit 2007 West provides three HometownQuotes executives with invaluable affiliate networking opportunities and insight into the trends and current state of affiliate marketing. President and CEO of HometownQuotes Hunter Ingram, Chief Operating Officer and Affiliate Director Matt... - January 19, 2007 - HometownQuotes
HometownQuotes’ Rapid Growth Requires New Location
HometownQuotes, Inc., a Franklin, Tennessee based one-stop-shop for insurance, has added an office in Europe, doubled its office space in Tennessee and quadrupled the number of employees it started with in 2003. “We’ve made great strides in four years. Our first office was in a room... - January 18, 2007 - HometownQuotes
Professional Protection from IndemnityGuard
Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd announces the launch of Indemnityguard – a policy created to provide professional indemnity insurance cover for photographers and videographers. - January 16, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Goes to Market with XpressUmbrella.com
AUI launches XpressUmbrella.com, the first in a suite of programs designed specifically for independent agents, which provides online “direct to carrier” rating access to one of the broadest stand-alone personal umbrella policies available. AUI and long time carrier partner, United... - January 15, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
How QuotesAuction.com’s Follow-Up® System Helps Insurance Agents Make More Money with Insurance Leads
The key to success using Internet insurance leads rests with the follow-up. The feedback from the agents with best conversion ratios on internet insurance leads shows that it often takes up to 5 attempts to contact a prospect, before you succeed. So, if your first attempt to call or email has... - January 10, 2007 - QuotesAuction.com
American Property Claims Adds Three New Clients
American Property Claims, a leader in property damage appraisal services, today announced the addition of three new property clients who will be utilizing APC's services. These carriers will be utilizing APC's DirectLink property claims management software to manage and dispatch files to APC's... - January 06, 2007 - American Property Claims
Insurance Site to Fund Togo Peace Corp Project
QuoteAndSave.com will help fund a Peace Corp Project in Togo's second largest city, helping children to better understand and use technology. - December 14, 2006 - QuoteAndSave
New Service Encourages UK Residents to Get Protected Following Concerns Over Insufficient Life Insurance
Many UK individuals discover when it's too late that their partner’s life insurance cover was insufficient. They are often left with personal debt liabilities that are beyond their limits. A new internet service is being offered to residents of the UK so they can now have over a hundred quotes done at one time saving both time and money. - December 02, 2006 - Netbasic Ltd