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Wiley Insurance Agency Earns Two Awards
West Plains, MO. newspaper recognizes both insurance agency and owner. - February 10, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Wichert Insurance Welcomes Two New Team Members Independent Agency Sees Further Growth
Wichert Insurance, an Ohio based Independent Insurance Agency and wholesaler, is pleased to announce the appointment of Al Thomas to the position of President. Al has worked in the capacity of Principal of Confluence Insurance Advisors, LLC (CIA) as a consultant to Wichert’s acquisition... - February 08, 2018 - Wichert Insurance Services
Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits from Stock Market Volatility
Stock market volatility is an important time to discuss long-term care planning options with consumers recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Three HUB International Advisers Selected as Employee Benefit Adviser’s 2018 Rising Stars
Employee Benefit Adviser Editorial Committee Selects 20 Advisers for 2018 Rising Stars in Advising. - February 07, 2018 - HUB International - West Region
Entering Era Of Long-Term Care Insurance Planning 3.0 Shares AALTCI Director
The long term care insurance market continues to evolve shared the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance in a special address to industry experts. - February 04, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Names Michael O’Donnell President of Aviation Practice Group
O'Donnell integral to growth of the Aviation Practice Group since its inception. - February 03, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
AAMSI Announces Marketing Effort for Association's Medicare Supplement Insurance Agent Directory
The nation's leading third-party online directory of Medicare Supplement insurance agents will be supported by a special marketing campaign being initiated by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 03, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Copcast - USA App Gives Investigators a New Tool to Record Evidence
Copcast™, a smartphone application, is now commercially available for police investigators. Copcast™ is used by law enforcement to record alleged crimes and evidence in a manner that allows images to be admissible in court proceedings. A smartphone is a better alternative than single... - February 02, 2018 - Copcast - USA
New Day Webinar Explores When Engineering Design Fails...The Impact of Faulty Design and Collapses
Mitch Cohen, PE, vice president in the Construction Division at New Day Underwriting Mangers, was joined by Sammy Powell, PE, vice president at Long Engineering, to discuss the catastrophic construction design failures that can cost millions, while endangering lives. Titled When Engineering Design... - February 01, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Blvd Suites Promotes Kim Krollman to Vice President of Global Business and Market Development
Kim Krollman has been promoted to Vice President of Global Business and Market Development at Blvd Suites Corporate Housing. She will work with company leadership to continue the implementation of strategies necessary to fulfill client needs long-term across an evolving global platform. - January 31, 2018 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
Insurance Alliance Hires Financial Controller
Sharon McMillan to work for both alliance and sister company based in St. Louis, Mo. - January 31, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Leading Financial Services Marketplace, IndianMoney.com Raises $3 M From SRI Capital, Others
IndianMoney.com has raised $3 Million from SRI Capital, a US-based early stage venture capital fund. Existing investors - Hyderabad Angels - and others also participated in this round. IndianMoney.com has been a pioneer in serving hundreds of thousands of middle income people who are deprived of... - January 29, 2018 - IndianMoney.com
Early Registration for AAMSI's National Medicare Supplement Conference Ends This Week
Early registration for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's 2018 national Medigap industry conference ends January 31st. AAMSI anticipates record attendance at this years event taking place June 12-14 in St. Louis. - January 29, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Marketing Representative John Gray Back to the Team to Cover Northeast
Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back John Gray to the Marketing Team. Formerly the Midwest Marketing Representative, he will now focus on the Northeastern states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,... - January 26, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
New Day to Explore Environmental Insurance Trends at 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, will address Current Trends in the Environmental Marketplace at the 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC) to be held at the Royal Sonesta Houston in Texas. During the... - January 25, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Status Global Insurance Launches Medical Brand with a New European Health Cash Plan Product
Status Global Insurance (SGI) have just launched their new brand "Status Medical Insurance Solutions," alongside the unveiling of their new European Health Cash Plan product. The new brand will offer a range of Worldwide Medical Insurance Products to complement those already available... - January 25, 2018 - Status Global Insurance
Opus MedStrategies Hits the Market with Innovative Health Risk Management and Directional Care Solutions
Opus MedStrategies Inc. recently announced the launch of their health risk management organization. Opus will provide strategies and solutions to change the current healthcare paradigm by improving healthcare utilization and access to quality care, and by reducing costs to payers and plans... - January 24, 2018 - Opus MedStrategies
Exciting New App for the Construction and Service Industry Coming This Spring
This Spring a new mobile app will hit iTunes and Google Play catering to the Construction and Service Industry. Making it easier for Homeowners and Businesses to hire local Service Providers or get round about estimates on projects and repairs. - January 20, 2018 - ProjectSnapp LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $9.2 Billion in Claims in 2017 Reports AALTCI
Some 300,000 claimants received long-term care insurance benefits an increase over prior the year reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - January 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The SCE Group to Acquire Cayden Security
The SCE Group and Cayden Security combine unparalleled cyber security expertise to deliver comprehensive cyber security assurance to global enterprises. - January 18, 2018 - The SCE Group
Women of SterlingRisk Named American Heart Association "Go Red for Women" Honorees
SterlingRisk has long history of encouraging employees to be more mindful of their health and wellness. - January 18, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Creates Plant a Tree Program
St. Louis insurance agency to give back to the environment. - January 14, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Program for 2018 National Medicare Supplement Association's Industry Summit Posted
The program for the national Medigap insurance industry summit has been announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the conference organizer. - January 13, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Promotes Stacy Burrows to Senior Accounting and Underwriting Support Analyst
Stacy Burrows has been promoted to senior accounting and underwriting support analyst at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. “Stacy has taken on increasingly more... - January 09, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Develops Exclusive Monoline Sewer Back-Up and Sump Pump Overflow Product
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., a leading insurance wholesale outlet, has developed a Monoline Sewer Back-up and Sump Pump Overflow product, exclusive to appointed agents. Offered through AUI Brokerage and available in all 50 states, this product covers a wide range of occupancy classes including... - January 06, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Association's National Directory of Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Aiding Consumers
A report from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reported increased consumer usage of the organization's new local agent directory. - January 06, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
GoMedigap Celebrates Another Impressive Year of Growth and Recognition
As the baby boomer generation enters Medicare age, GoMedigap, a 10-year-old company based in Austin, Texas, is growing to meet the demand for help in evaluating and purchasing Medicare supplement insurance. Over the course of the next 10 years, over 10,000 people will turn 65 every day in the... - January 05, 2018 - GoMedigap
Junction West Insurance Solutions Joins SIAA
Roseville, CA Agency Joins Growing SIAA Master Agency, Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions - January 04, 2018 - Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions
Association Publishes 2018 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has published it's annual Price Index of costs for LTC insurance policies. - January 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Discovery Benefits Expands Discovery SmartCommute™ Program to Chicago, San Francisco
Program Allows Commuter Benefits Consumers a Seamless Payment Experience. - January 03, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Edward C. Diamond Joins C&C Advisors of Marshfield, MA
Longtime insurance industry veteran Peter Cook of Marshfield today announced the addition of Edward C. Diamond to his agency, C & C Advisors, Inc. The firm focuses on insurance needs of both the business and private sector. - December 31, 2017 - C&C Advisors, Inc
Medicare Supplement Association Partners with National Association of Health Underwriters
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced it is partnering with the National Association of Health Underwriters for the 2018 National Medicare and Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit. - December 28, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
PeopleStrategy Takes Bronze at the 2017 HR Tech Writers' Awards
HCM solution provider recognized for providing relevant and timely articles to the HR industry. - December 27, 2017 - PeopleStrategy, Inc.
Program for AAMSI's Free National Medicare and Senior Insurance Sales Summit Posted
The program for the no-cost 2018 national sales summit organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance was posted online. - December 22, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Video from Advisory Group Focuses on Short-Term Home Health Care Policy Benefits
A new video from the head of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information focuses on a new short-term home health care policy. - December 22, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Tax Reform and Improved Economy Will Explode Long-Term Care Planning in 2018
The growing economy and tax reform will encourage more people to plan for long-term care in 2018. Matt McCann, one of the nation's leading Long-Term Care Insurance experts, says consumer interest will continue to grow as people wish to have an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging. - December 21, 2017 - McCann LTC
Nick Gerhart Joins Carpe Data’s Board of Directors
Carpe Data, the leading provider of next-generation data products for the insurance industry, announces today that former Iowa Insurance Commissioner, Nick Gerhart, CFA, will formally be joining the company’s Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in strategy, new technologies and... - December 20, 2017 - Carpe Data
The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance Presenting Healthcare Claim Trend Report
The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance are presenting three reports for the Healthcare industry via a free one-hour web event on February 7, 2018 at 10:00am. Registration is available via reschini.com. The topics will include: 1. CNA Aging Services 2016 Claim Report: Using Evidence to Achieve... - December 20, 2017 - The Reschini Group
Retirement: The Devil is in the Details; R Hill Enterprises, Inc. Announces the Release of New Book
“Retirement will be a dreadful place for many,” says financial advisor Robb Hill. For over 18 years, he has helped people not only put their financial house in order, but reorder their thinking processes for a better life outcome. Robb’s book, "Ask the Right Questions Get the Right Answers for Sound Financial Retirement Planning," is available on Amazon.com, BN.com, etc. - December 18, 2017 - R Hill Enterprises, Inc.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Donates to Toys for Tots
St. Louis company collects more than 300 toys for area children. - December 16, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
US Top Insurance Professionals Revealed
100 insurance professionals recognized in a list of the industry’s best. - December 15, 2017 - Key Media
New Day Underwriting Managers Presents “A 2017 Contractors Professional Liability Policy: Assembling the Puzzle” at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, recently presented “A 2017 Contractors Professional Liability Policy: Assembling the Puzzle” as a featured speaker at the 37th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. “The perfect CPrL... - December 14, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
LegacyArmour Named Top 10 InsurTech Company for 2017
LegacyArmour -- the premier business asset, personal information, and healthcare information protection and delivery site -- is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 InsureTech startup companies of 2017 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine. "We have been growing quickly... - December 14, 2017 - LegacyArmour
Australia’s Top HR Professionals Revealed in Annual Report
29 HR practitioners named as the best of the best in the industry. - December 14, 2017 - Key Media
SAN Group Names Mary Fredette as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
Fredette brings over 30 years of experience in commercial lines, with expertise in the marketing, placement & servicing of small and middle market accounts. - December 14, 2017 - SAN Group
20 Companies Have Been Recognised as Australia’s Most Valued Business Partners
20 businesses have been recognised as Australia’s leading HR service providers. - December 13, 2017 - Key Media
Eliclade's Service, Inc. Joins SAN Group
Cranston, Rhode Island agency becomes member of Satellite Agency Network Group. - December 09, 2017 - SAN Group
Appalachian Underwriters Partners with ValueMomentum to Enable Online Rate-Quote-Bind for Personal Lines with New Rating Software and Digital Engagement Platform
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has selected ValueMomentum’s iFoundry Rating Engine and BizDynamics software for enabling rating and online quoting for AssetGuard Personal Lines program for valuable personal articles. AUI has offered AssetGuard for some time. However, the quote and... - December 08, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Koetting Insurance and Resource Agency Joins Insurance Alliance
Germantown, Illinois agency becomes member of Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. - December 07, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Asia’s Rising Stars of HR Revealed in Annual Industry Report
13 HR professionals have been recognised as the best of the best in the industry. - December 07, 2017 - Key Media