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NKSJ Holdings Receives Silver Class Distinction in SAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter “NKSJ Holdings”) has received the Sustainable Asset Management (SAM) Silver Class in this year’s SAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment*1. Earning the SAM Gold Class distinction last year – becoming the first Japanese insurance... - March 08, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
New Tenant Online Referencing System Launches
Leaseguard Limited, risk management specialist, has launched their new Tenant Online Referencing System. - March 08, 2012 - Leaseguard Ltd
Insurance Brokerage Drayden Insurance Set to Attend Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen Show
Drayden Insurance Ltd, an Edmonton Insurance Broker, will be part of the upcoming 2012 Edmonton Boat & Sportsmen's Show where the latest in watercraft will be displayed. - March 08, 2012 - Drayden Insurance Ltd.
Upstream Works Releases Contact Center Agent Desktop Version 3.0
New Features Continue to Improve Contact Center Agent Productivity - March 08, 2012 - Upstream Works Software Ltd
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
EXIGIS Invited to Discuss Best Practices for the Use of Technology in Risk and Insurance Management at Bauer Advising Roundtable.
Michael Yip and Frank J. McMackin of EXIGIS have been selected as panelists for an industry roundtable hosted by Bauer Advising in Charlotte, NC - Transformative Technology for Claims and Insurance Management. - March 07, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference
Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Predict Long Term Care Insurance Risk with Life Span Calculators
Live a long life and the risk of needing long term care insurance grows exponentially according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director who recommends individuals use online life span calculators now available on trade group's website. - March 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
US Hole In One Names New Partnership with GolfDiscount.com
US Hole In One announces new incentive for their customers with discount coupons from Golfdiscount.com. - March 04, 2012 - US Hole In One
AM Best Extends to Group Benefit Services, Inc. of Springfield, MO the Designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider”
AM Best Extends to Group Benefit Services, Inc. of Springfield, MO the designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider” for eight years in a row. - March 03, 2012 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) Enters Into a Preferential Provider Agreement with Heartland Medical Equipment, Inc. (Heartland)
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) Enters Into a Preferential Provider Agreement with Heartland Medical Equipment, Inc. (Heartland) to provide high quality DME products and services at a value price. - March 03, 2012 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Insure4USA Publishes Safety Tips to Help Motorcycle Riders Avoid Accidents
College students and other people who prefer short commutes by motorcycle in order to save fuel and money have plenty of options to economize on motorcycle insurance as well. However, safety must come first. In a recent article published by Insure4USA.com, a leading online insurance service, the... - February 29, 2012 - Insure4USA
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Leader to Address Buyer Mistakes
Jesse Slome the executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will be addressing ways consumers can avoid mistakes when buying long term care insurance. Slome will be speaking as part of a nationwide awareness campaign undertaken by the LTC industry trade group. - February 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Lowe Finance Supports Move Towards Fairer Consumer Credit Protections for Australians
It was the unscrupulous lending practices of mortgage lenders in the US which sparked some of darkest times in the world’s economic markets – the spectacular collapse of the world’s largest banks and ripples which wobbled companies throughout the world. This phenomenon was part of... - February 28, 2012 - Lowe Finance
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Announces Conference Keynote Speaker
Knight Kiplinger one of America’s most respected economic journalists and business forecasters will address the 2012 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance industry Summit. - February 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Campaign Expanded by Trade Group
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has announced expansion of the national consumer awareness campaign undertaken by the trade group. - February 24, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces a New Designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk Management and Claim Settlement Solutions partners are pleased to announce being designated as the number one resource in the Risk and Insurance Management Society Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management. The new designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide... - February 20, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
New Kansas City Insurance Agency Releases Device to Help Slash Auto Insurance Bills
Chris Jones Insurance Agency launched this service Auto insurance comparision service in Kansas City on 02/15/2012. - February 20, 2012 - Chris Jones Insurance Agency
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Hires 3; Announces Scholarship Recipient; Publishes Salary Surveys
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment hire three new employees. Announces scholarship recipient, David Dosher. Publishes updated US C-Level insurance salary surveys. - February 17, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
StratexSystems Consultancy Partner's Productivity Improved by 20-30% with StratexPoint
Strategy Execution and Risk Management Software Provider, StratexSystems, explain how their product, StratexPoint, has enabled a key partner to improve their productivity by up to 30%. - February 17, 2012 - StratexSystems
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Offers Ways to Reduce Insurance Cost
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance executive director to address ways to reduce the cost of long term care insurance protection. Jesse Slome offers smart ways to save when comparing LTC insurance. - February 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RateGenius Loan Services Begins 2012 with Over 100 Lenders Nationally - Auto Refinance Opportunities - Part of Many Financial Institutions New Year Growth Strategies
Last year proved to be hugely successful for RateGenius as they grew exponentially and welcomed 100 new lenders onto their already established auto-refinance program. With the developed national lender network, RateGenius has helped nearly 11,000 customers save money by funding over $2 Billion in... - February 12, 2012 - rateGenius
Insure4USA.com Highlights How Gender Can Effect Car Insurance Rates
It is no secret that auto insurance companies have considered gender as an important criterion in the determination of car insurance rates. Insure4USA.com, one of USA's leading independent online insurance service recently published an article on how gender plays a major role in determining a... - February 10, 2012 - Insure4USA
Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. Offers Community Action Partnership Endorsed Insurance Program
Partnership-Endorsed Insurance Program is Tailored for Community Action Agencies - February 09, 2012 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Travel Insurance from One Source Benefits for a Stress-Free Trip
Choose from premium travel insurance plans at affordable rates so that you can enjoy your vacation or business trip - February 09, 2012 - One Source Benefits
Association Creates Connecticut Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Informational Website
A new informational website focused on the State of Connecticut Long Term Care Insurance Partnership program has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance the national trade group. AALTCI's mission is focused on creating heightened consumer awareness for the importance... - February 09, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2012 Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2012 Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Annual Conference in Monterey, California. - February 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
CampDoc.com and Markel Insurance Company Join Forces to Reduce Risk for Campers and Staff at Camps
CampDoc LLC, a comprehensive web-based health management system designed specifically for camps, and Markel Insurance Company, a leading insurer of camps, have teamed up to help camps improve safety and provide the best possible care to their campers and staff. CampDoc can help camps reduce risk,... - February 03, 2012 - CampDoc.com
Ten-Year State Farm Agent Relocates to Parker
Long time resident of Colorado and State Farm agent, Joe Bussey, is relocating his office to Parker CO from Lone Tree CO. - February 02, 2012 - Joe Bussey State Farm Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces a New Initiative to Support Risk, Insurance, and Claim Management Institutions with Internships at the Firm
Blackburn Group Inc. announces a new education and training initiative to serve as a firm for Undergraduate and Graduate students to learn the practical application of risk, insurance, and claim management solutions. - February 01, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
HRSB Announces a New Division
HR Solutions & Brokerage, LLC (HRSB) has founded a new division, Guaranteed-Life-Income.com. The new division will specialize in providing clients a solid stream of income in retirement. - January 31, 2012 - HR Solutions & Brokerage
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Launches New York Partnership Informational Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has launched an informational website specifically for New York State residents interested in learning more about the New York State LTC Partnership program. - January 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alex N. Sill Company Names Michael Perlmuter, JD, President
Third-generation family member, Michael Perlmuter, is promoted to President of Cleveland-based Alex N. Sill Company, North America’s leading provider of claims management services. - January 28, 2012 - Alex N. Sill Company
Houston Insurance Agency to Expand Marketing Reach Into Social Networks
As one of the Houston's newest independent insurance agencies in the Houston Metro area, 1st Insure aims to put its customers and clients first when it comes to bringing better quality services. With the use of social marketing websites such as Twitter and Facebook 1st Insure can market and service policies on social networks. - January 27, 2012 - 1st Insure Houston Insurance
Premier Financial Insurance Launches Guaranteed Acceptance Health Care Coverage for Illinois Residents
Chicago-based health insurance company now offering Guaranteed Acceptance Health Care coverage. - January 27, 2012 - Premier Financial Insurance
Aspen Claims Service Expands Territory & Staff
Aspen Claims Service furthers its success by adding two additional states to their current coverage area, and adds two additional team members to their staff. - January 27, 2012 - Aspen Claims Service
Accident Insurance Company Hires Business Development Representative to Cover Tennessee
Insurance veteran, Pam Sadler, AAI, ARM, CPIA, has joined the AIC ranks as business development representative for the state of Tennessee. “What makes Pam a unique member of AIC’s growing team is that she brings an exceptional amount of industry expertise, capability and knowledge to... - January 26, 2012 - Accident Insurance Company
Global Healthcare Investment Trends to Launch in Istanbul
Top 10 Plus One Global Healthcare Trends book. - January 26, 2012 - PHM International, Inc.
It’s Not Just Kids That Drown in Pools… Watch Your Dogs Too!
A warning and reminder to homeowners – swimming pools are dangerous for pets as well as kids – from leading homeowner advocacy group HomeSource. - January 25, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Three New Brokers, Adding to Its Property and Professional Practice Groups
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has increased its Brokerage division by hiring 3 new commercial brokers. Shane Holden, ARM joined the company on January 3, 2012. He comes to AUI with over 20 years of insurance and risk management experience in the retail agency, risk management and wholesale... - January 25, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
HRSB Partners with HealthView Services
HR Solutions & Brokerage, LLC partnered with HealthView Services to offer a new retirement health care assessment tool. This tool is revolutionary in estimating health care costs, which has historically been difficult to calculate. - January 23, 2012 - HR Solutions & Brokerage
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Publishes Tax Deductible Limits Guide
Long term care insurance premiums are now tax deductible for individuals in a growing number of states. A new online guide reports on state-level tax deductions and tax credits for long term care insurance. - January 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Benefits Consultant Earns Chartered Healthcare Consultant Designation
Holli Stallings Quinn of Local Insurance Agency Passes ChHC Examination to be Certified on Latest Information on Healthcare Reform and Other Groups Benefits - January 19, 2012 - SIA Group
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces the Launch of Their New Websites and Current Status in the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions Industry
Blackburn Group Inc. announces new branding initiatives and current placement in A.M. Best and RIMS Buyers Guide to reflect their continued commitment to the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions industry. - January 17, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Webber Insurance Launches a Unique Tailor-Made Service
With over ten years experience in the insurance industry, Chris Webber is delighted to be launching his own independent insurance broking firm, Webber Insurance Services. As a respected and highly qualified insurance broker, Chris will be working directly with each client to attain the best... - January 17, 2012 - Webber Insurance Services
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and CLTC Designation Co-Sponsor National Conference
The long term care insurance industry's two leading organizations have partnered for the first time to conduct a national industry conference. - January 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insure4USA.com Discusses Reasons to Increase Coverage Costs for Students
College students have always had to bear the brunt of higher car insurance rates. However, there are ways that these youngsters can lower their car insurance premiums. In an article recently released by Insure4USA.com, one of the country's leading online insurance service, the website highlights... - January 13, 2012 - Insure4USA
Capital Bauer Expands Resources and Product Offerings
Capital Bauer Insurance Agency, Inc., longtime provider of personal, commercial and employee benefits insurance and financial services, is pleased to announce the merger with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., the world’s fourth largest insurance brokerage and risk management firm. Capital Bauer... - January 13, 2012 - Capital Bauer Insurance
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
Supermarket Insurance Group Now Licensed in 23 States
With the recent addition of its agency licenses in Alabama, California, and Pennsylvania, Supermarket Insurance Group is now licensed in 23 states. Jeff Tennison, Vice President of Program Development/Risk Management, stated, “With the markets we currently represent, and the agencies... - January 12, 2012 - Supermarket Insurance Group