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Watkins Insurance Group Shareholder, Matt Womack, Named to IIAT Board
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the election of five new directors during its annual business meeting at Insurcon, June 21, 2019. During that meeting, Watkins Insurance Group shareholder and agent, Matt Womack, was elected to serve on the board of... - July 11, 2019 - Watkins Insurance Group
New Employee-Centric Home Care Agency Opens in Montgomery County
Bright Path Partners LLC, health care industry leader, is now offering non-medical home care services through its newest division, Loyal Staff Home Care located in Montgomery County, PA. - July 10, 2019 - Bright Path Partners LLC
Rebuild Florida Team After Hurricane Michael Takes to the Track at Daytona NASCAR Weekend
Recovery Partners helping to rebuild Florida Cities devastated by Hurricane Michael team up with Rick Ware Racing & Driver Joey Gase in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series July 4th weekend at the Daytona International Speedway. Gase will drive a patriotic paint scheme on the No. 53 car, with... - July 05, 2019 - SynergyID
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Missouri
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Missouri. Normandy’s methodical growth strategy has played out recently, adding six states to the company’s portfolio... - July 05, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Restaurant Insurance Brokers Discuss Restaurant Liability Insurance
The restaurant insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently published a blog discussing the benefits of restaurant liability insurance. This type of insurance protects your restaurant and its finances in the event of particular legal claims that you would otherwise need to pay for on your... - June 30, 2019 - MFE Insurance
The Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc. Congratulates Their Immediate Past President and Current President
IPLA congratulates Christine Chandler Tillett, PHR, CLP on her recent International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) - Risk Management Professional of the Year award. Christine received the award at the IAIP International Convention. In addition, Christine also received a full scholarship from IRMI for her Construction Risk Insurance Specialist courses. Kari Woods the current President of IPLA was also awarded with a full scholarship for her ACSR designation from The Institutes. - June 29, 2019 - Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc.
Insurance Navy Brokers Set to Participate in Summer Festivals
Insurance Navy, the leading insurance agency in Illinois, announces the festivals the agency will participate in this July. Insurance Navy’s booth will have a prize wheel, giveaways and a raffle to win a $500 Visa gift card. President of Insurance Navy, Fadi Sneineh, is excited to get the... - June 28, 2019 - Insurance Navy
MARC Applauds PAID Act’s Introduction in the Senate
Bipartisan, Commonsense Legislation Aims to Reform the Broken Medicare Secondary Payer Process. - June 27, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
Insurance Navy Brokers Open Office in Bridgeview, IL
Insurance Navy, Illinois’ leading insurance agency, is bringing budget-friendly insurance to Bridgeview. - June 26, 2019 - Insurance Navy
California Entertainment Insurance Brokers Discuss Concert Insurance
The California entertainment insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently released a blog educating readers on the benefits of concert insurance. This type of insurance helps ensure that you will not lose money in the event of a concert delay, cancellation, or related lawsuit. Concert liability... - June 24, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Kathy Gray Joins SAN Group as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
Gray brings over 25 years of experience in commercial lines. - June 23, 2019 - SAN Group
Financial Independence Group Helps Area Students Eliminate Lunch Debt
Company Erases Student Lunch Debt for 279 Area Students. - June 22, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
myLifeSite Launches Web-based Financial Tool for Life Plan Communities
myLifeSite, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that develops online planning tools and resources to help seniors make informed choices about retirement living, has unveiled a new resource that will make it easier for life plan community prospects to examine the affordability of a... - June 20, 2019 - My LifeSite
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Data Posted by Association
The latest data and statistics were posted online today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Medigap policy sales from 2010 through 2018 were reported along with the top-20 states and leading Medicare Supplement insurance companies. - June 20, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life Partner for Insurance Services
Strategic partnership between Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life formed to enhance insurance offering and increase sales opportunities. - June 15, 2019 - Simplicity Life
Discovery Benefits, PeopleGuru Team Up to Save Clients Time
Newly formed partnership produces integrations that benefit mutual clients and consultants. - June 14, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
Direct Auto Insurance to Host "National Interview Day" Hiring Event at 18 Store Locations on July 10
Leading car insurance provider is launching its annual hiring initiative as it looks to hire at least 100 retail sales agents throughout its Southeast and surrounding state markets in 2019. - June 12, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
NAPHIA Announces Pet Insurance Market Reaches $1.42B in North America
North America’s pet health insurance sector reached another major milestone, with total premium volume in North America reaching $1.42 billion USD by the end of 2018, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Industry data also showed that 2.43 million pets... - June 12, 2019 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Direct Auto Insurance to Host Hiring Event for Insurance Sales Agents in Ocala, Florida June 26
Leading provider of car insurance and other products is set to interview for retail insurance sales agents positions in Ocala, Florida during the company’s hiring event. - June 12, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Tips for a Winning Customer Variability Strategy
Newly released white paper outlines how to design an effective customer service model. - June 11, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
Jaime Lawson Promoted to Senior Account Manager at R-T Specialty
R-T Specialty, LLC has promoted Jaime Lawson to a senior account manager within its National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s expert consultants and their efforts to provide brokers and agents nationwide with... - June 07, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
DataPath, Inc. Honors Clients, Celebrates 35 Years at Annual Conference
DataPath, Inc., the longest running solutions provider in the benefits administration industry, announced the honorees of its annual partner awards. The DataPath Partner Awards were presented at the Connections 2019 conference and recognize industry success, business growth, and commitment to... - June 07, 2019 - DataPath
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Commercial Marketer
Glen Carbon, IL agency adds Amy Glowacki to its team. - June 06, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Direct Auto Insurance Launches "Get Going Vacation Sweepstakes" to Give Away Two Vacation Packages
Leading car insurance company to give away two vacations and in-store gifts during its Customer Appreciation Month in June. - June 03, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Discuss Design Firm Risk Management Essentials at A’19
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president and chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss Design Firm Risk Management Essentials at the A’19 AIA Conference on Architecture 2019, to be held at the... - June 03, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Conference Sets Attendance Record
Record setting attendance for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's industry conference has been reported. The national Medigap insurance conference takes place in Atlanta. - June 01, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Jennifer Szalkay Back to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back former Broker, Jennifer Szalkay, to the Brokerage division. Now a Senior Broker, she will be working on Specialty Casualty and Construction accounts in all 50 states. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, formerly... - June 01, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Production Insurance Company Releases Guide to Video Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a production insurance company, recently released a guide to video production insurance. - May 27, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Restaurant Insurance Brokerage Discusses Restaurant Insurance Policies
MFE Insurance, a restaurant insurance broker, recently released a blog educating readers on restaurant insurance policies. - May 25, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg Supports WWII Memorial Effort
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg, acting in his dual capacity as Honorary Consulate General for the Kingdom of Norway, made an appearance at Fort Snelling Tuesday in support of an effort to memorialize the 99th Infantry Battalion, an elite unit of Norwegian-speaking soldiers who fought for the U.S. - May 24, 2019 - Sons of Norway
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Director of Marketing
Lauren Davis to focus on digital marketing strategies for company's members. - May 24, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Multiple New Hires to Commercial Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of three new Underwriters, April Cook, Amanda Setchfield, and Carol Armstrong, to the Commercial Specialty division. - May 23, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to North Carolina
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in North Carolina. This marks the sixth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - May 23, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Derek Bell's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tri-Lakes Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award for the Second Year in a Row
The President's Club award is the most highly recognized honor amongst State Farm agents and exemplifies extraordinary achievement which challenges even the most successful agents. In 2018 Derek Bell's State Farm Agency finished #41 out of more than 19,000 agencies in the U.S. - May 22, 2019 - Derek Bell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
VP Medical Consulting Recognized as WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprise
VP Medical Consulting (https://vp-medical.com), a provider of medical legal consulting services, is recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification validates VP Medical Consulting is minimally 51 percent owned,... - May 22, 2019 - VP Medical Consulting
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Announces New Private Client Division
St. Louis insurance agency to provide individual solutions in fast-paced economy. - May 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
SAN Group Announces 2019 Awards of Excellence Winners
The largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast recognizes leaders in the industry. - May 15, 2019 - SAN Group
Final Agenda for National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit Posted by Association
The final program for the 2019 National Medicare Supplement Summit, the Medigap industry's annual convention, was posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - May 12, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Annual Business Meeting Was All About the Insurance Agency of the Future
450 insurance industry professionals come together at the DCU Center in Massachusetts for SAN’s annual meeting. - May 10, 2019 - SAN Group
Trust Stamp Expands Leadership Team, Addressing Financial Crime
Artificial Intelligence Powered Identity Authentication Company Names US Marshals Service Senior Inspector and Marine Corps Veteran as Director of Financial Crime Services. - May 09, 2019 - Trust Stamp
The Plexus Groupe Hires David Kenyon as Vice President, Client Executive
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, recently hired David Kenyon as Vice President, Client Executive in the company’s Property & Casualty Practice, serving risk management clientele. Kenyon brings a wealth of knowledge... - May 09, 2019 - The Plexus Groupe
Financial Independence Group Partners with Thrivent Independent to Launch Life Insurance & Annuity Products
Financial Independence Group will now offer Thrivent Independent life insurance and annuity products to all their advisors and their clients. - May 09, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Mississippi
Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Mississippi. Normandy now offers workers’ compensation insurance in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. - May 04, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Free Medicare Basics Seminars Scheduled for May and June 2019
Medicare Basics Education seminar to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of the health care program for retirees and disabled. - May 02, 2019 - Jones Health and Benefits, LLC
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business and marketing efforts in addition to providing brokers,... - April 30, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Adds Commercial Auto Markets to Brokerage Division with the Hiring of New Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce the recent hire of Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd, to the Sarasota, Florida office. Mary will focus on large commercial transportation accounts, those over $25,000 in premium, across all states. Mary comes to AUI with 28 years of experience... - April 28, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Agents Predict Increased Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales in 2019 Association Study Finds
A survey conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance finds agents experienced increased Medigap policy sales in 2018. Majority expect growth of sales in 2019. - April 25, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Financial Independence Group, LLC Exclusively Partners with Economist, Author, and Retirement Expert, Tom Hegna
Financial Independence Group, LLC and Tom Hegna have partnered exclusively to create the new Retire Happy Now platform. - April 24, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Online Education Discount Offer
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced the annual discount for insurance agents who want to view any of the 101 online videos focused on selling Medicare and senior insurance products. - April 24, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance