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HomeSource’s Service Partner Program: Jobs for Tradies and Help for Those in Need
Emergency home services company HomeSource, is seeking reliable tradespeople Australia-wide to join their Service Partner Program. HomeSource connects their members in need of emergency plumbing, electrical or locksmith assistance, with tradespeople in their area, directly providing jobs for their Service Partners. - May 20, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
SAVE JAPAN Project to be Expanded Nationwide Throughout Japan Using “Web-based Insurance Clause”
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") will from FY2012 expand the SAVE JAPAN Project to cover all regions of Japan, thus providing greater support for environmental preservation activities for endangered species habitats in Japan. The... - May 20, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SIA Group Named to Elite Builders Reserve List by Builders Mutual Insurance Company
Firm Earns Elite Recognition as Top 10 Agency, an Exclusive Group Whose Members Are Considered Absolute Best in the Business - May 17, 2012 - SIA Group
HDFC ERGO Comes to the Rescue of Howrah Farmers Reeling from Excess Rainfall
HDFC ERGO provided relief to West Bengal farmers by settling their claim for kharif season losses incurred in last year's excessive rainfall. The company had insured Aman paddy crops under the govt. approved Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme. - May 15, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
HDFC ERGO Launches “Health Claim Services” - in-House Health Claim Servicing Department
HDFC ERGO General Insurance, 4th largest private sector general insurance company in India announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS) - its in-house health claim servicing department. The main objective behind this initiative is to facilitate faster and transparent claim settlement process. - May 13, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Completes SSAE-16 Certification
AHS demonstrates a higher level of assurance and operational visibility. - May 12, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
Paper Trace Investigations LLC Launches
Paper Trace Investigations LLC is a Minnesota company that will provide investigative services to both commercial and private clients. Services include surveillance, witness statements and interviews, asset searches, skip tracing, undercover assignments and process service. - May 11, 2012 - Paper Trace Investigations
Roundstone Management, Ltd. Announces LongView Agency’s National General Agency Agreement
Roundstone Management’s LongView Agency is pleased to announce a new joint underwriting agreement with a rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best insurance company resulting in a collaboration of strength and stability. - May 11, 2012 - Roundstone
zIngenuity, Inc. Hires Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Underwriting
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of mortgage analytics, risk management, loss mitigation, and contract underwriting for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Scott Friedberg as Vice President of Operations and Contract Underwriting. In this role, Scott is responsible for the continued... - May 10, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
PointeNorth Insurance Group Names Vicky A. Miller Vice President of National Franchise Division
PointeNorth Insurance Group announced that Vicky A. Miller has been named Vice President of its Franchise Division. Effective May 1, 2012, Miller will lead a newly expanded sales and marketing team focused on further enhancing the offering of insurance and financial services products provided to... - May 10, 2012 - PointeNorth
SIA Group Becomes First Small Business in N.C. to Enroll in Mediterranean Wellness Group Plan
Local Insurance Agency to Promote and Participate in Health Program Based on the French Don’t Diet Plan - May 09, 2012 - SIA Group
Groupe Conseil Amar Now Offering the New Super Visa Medical Insurance Plan from RSA
Groupe Conseil Amar inc. an insurance broker specialising in health and medical plans, is happy to announce that it is now offering RSA emergency medical plans for super visa to Canada. - May 05, 2012 - Groupe Conseil Amar
Health Portal Solutions Provides Customer Web Portal Technology for AlwaysCare Benefits
One of America’s fastest-growing privately owned insurance and employee benefits companies has improved its benefits client experience with web portal technology and development from Health Portal Solutions. AlwaysCare Benefits, Inc., a national provider of group dental and vision insurance... - May 03, 2012 - Health Portal Solutions
RCS Announces Further Expansion of Its Services
RCS Services, a national risk management and loss control firm specializing in higher risk and challenging classes of industry, continues its expansion in an effort to better serve its 1,000 plus customers nationwide. “RCS is now focused on expanding its regional on-site consulting services... - May 02, 2012 - Risk Control Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Names James L. Miller as the Central Regional Marketing Director
Group Benefit Services (GBS) Names James L. Miller as the Central Regional Marketing Director - May 01, 2012 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
a/e ProNet President Leslie Pancoast to Present at EDSYMPOSIUM12 in Portland
Longtime design industry advocate, a/e ProNet, announced this week that ProNet President, Leslie Pancoast, will make a presentation at EDSYMPOSIUM12, the 42nd annual education conference hosted by the Society for Design Administration (SDA), an affiliate of The American Institute of Architects. - May 01, 2012 - a/e ProNet
Vertex Insurance Introduces a Medicare Supplement Comparison Tool
Vertex Insurance, a pioneer in the development of programs for medicare beneficiaries, introduces a medicare supplement comparison tool for individuals to evaluate and compare their medicare supplement plan. - April 30, 2012 - Vertex Insurance
Auto-Owners Insurance Names SIA Group Top 10 Growth Agency in North Carolina
Fortune 500 Company Recognizes Local Insurance Agency for Rapid Growth - April 28, 2012 - SIA Group
California Health Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence
Quotebroker Insurance Services, A California based Independent Insurance Brokerage firm receives recognition from the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). Quotebroker Insurance Services helps individuals and businesses secure affordable health insurance statewide, including California, Arizona and Nevada. - April 27, 2012 - Quotebroker Insurance Services
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing Hires Sales Executive Cathy Jo Anderson to Grow Mid-Michigan Market
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing has hired relocation industry veteran Cathy Jo Anderson to expand its Mid-Michigan market presence and bolster the company's relocation program. - April 27, 2012 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
Insure4USA.com Generating Tools to Instantly Compare Annuity Quotes
A large number of soon to be retirees and baby boomers are anxious about having enough income during their golden years. While a small portion may be prepared for it, a significant number aren’t. According to a recent article published by Insure4USA.com, one of the country's leading online... - April 27, 2012 - Insure4USA
Linked Long Term Care Insurance Attracting Younger Buyers Association Study Finds
Life insurance providing LTC solutions is gaining favor reports the long term care insurance industry trade group. - April 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Study Examines Largest Claims
The largest long term care insurance claim still being paid has exceeded $1.7 million according to a report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the national trade organization. - April 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carolina Travelers Can Come Home for Care on MedCenter Air Jets with New Partnership
MedCenter Air and Air Ambulance Card® partner for medical evacuation membership offer. Travelers can come home for treatment no matter where they fall sick or injured. MedCenter Air is the preferred provider of medical flights under the program. - April 19, 2012 - Air Ambulance Card, LLC
Attorney Tanya Lundberg Added to Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Professional Liability Group
Lundberg’s practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims. Her experience also includes representing businesses and individuals in commercial litigation, consumer financial litigation, real estate litigation and bankruptcy matters. - April 19, 2012 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Washington Approves the Success CE Annuity Suitability CE Course
Success CE's 4-hour WA Annuity Suitability course satisfies Washington's new annuity suitability training requirement, and Success makes selecting the right annuity course clear and easy for everyone. - April 18, 2012 - Success Continuing Education
USHEALTH Advisors Achieves 5th Sales Record of 2012
USHEALTH Group subsidiary is outpacing last year’s performance by 226%. - April 17, 2012 - US Health Group
Homesource Managers Comments on Development Applications Process
Homeowners, NSW, with Development Applications on waitlists due to difficult projects, finally have something to celebrate according to HomeSource Joint Managing Director, Pia Vogel. A recently released report, the 2010/11 Local Development Monitoring Report, revealed a significant improvement in... - April 17, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
SIIA Opposes California Bill Restricting Self-Insurance for Smaller Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it will work to defeat California legislation that would effectively eliminate the ability of smaller employers to self-insure their employee healthcare plans. As amended this week, the proposed bill, SB 1431, now would... - April 14, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance E-Brochures Launched by LTC Association
The first generic long term care insurance e-brochures have been created and are being made available to agents by the American Association for long-Term Care Insurance. - April 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Verona Volunteer Fire Department Receives $5,032 Grant to Purchase Breathing Apparatus
Donation from Jacksonville’s SIA Group and Fireman’s Fund Insurance to Support Local Fire Department Equipment Purchases - April 14, 2012 - SIA Group
Satori World Medical to Present at 2012 State and Local Government Benefits Association National Conference in Burlingame, CA
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Travel and Lowering GASB 45 Liabilities. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Satori Global Transgender Program™ Attending Transgender Conferences in April and May
Kevin Poling, Director of Patient Services, to Present on Affordable Sexual Reassignment Surgery (SRS) at New York and Washington Conferences. - April 13, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Hikes Explained by Industry Leader
Long term care insurance costs have been rising and several insurers have filed for rate increases causing concern among consumer groups and policyholders. A leading industry executive explains why rates have increased. - April 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bluegrass Family Health Launches Compass ChoiceRewards Transparency Tool
Regional Carrier first to offer a transparency shopping tool in the state of Kentucky - April 12, 2012 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
LTC Tree Offers Consumers Long Term Care Insurance Research Tools in New Site
LTC Tree, a leading online consumer resource for comprehensive information regarding Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site that simplifies the process involved in researching and acquiring long term care insurance. - April 11, 2012 - LTC Tree
LTC Tree Focuses on Usability with New Long-Term Care Insurance Site
LTC Tree, a top destination for comprehensive information on Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site focused on helping consumers learn how Long Term Care Insurance can be used as a core retirement planning tool to protect their assets. - April 09, 2012 - LTC Tree
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Acquires COMPUDATA
AHS expands its comprehensive medical billing services to clients in Ohio and Pennsylvania. - April 07, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
Powered by Me Student Athletes Taught Money Managment Skills at Regional Conference
Student Athletes Taught Money Management Skills at Regional Conference - April 06, 2012 - Financial Fitness
EXIGIS Continues to Bolster Talent Pool with the Addition of an Experienced Risk Management Professional
EXIGIS announced today that it has hired John Whyte as a Senior Associate, Account Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS Invited to Discuss Best Practices for the Use of Technology in Risk and Insurance Management at Bauer Advising Symposium
Michael Yip and Frank J. McMackin IV of EXIGIS have been selected as panelists for a second industry roundtable hosted by Bauer Advising in Philadelphia, PA - The Modern Risk Management Function: Transformative Technology for Insurance Certificate, LOC, Policy and Claims Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Key Preliminary Speakers Announced for the 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The 4th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, www.EmployerHealthcareCongress.com, announces its key speakers for their October 24th – 26th, 2012 event, taking place on the beach in Fort Lauderdale/Miami, Florida. This year’s venue is the prestigious Westin Diplomat Resort... - April 05, 2012 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Ad Addresses Cost Savings
A national ad produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance focuses on ways consumers can reduce long term care insurance costs. - April 04, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Local Financial Expert Launches in Indianapolis and Gives Away "The Retirement Miracle"
Financial specialist Tim Porter is giving away “The Retirement Miracle,” recently released by best-selling author Patrick Kelly. In celebration of launching in Indianapolis and debuting www.MeridianMoney.com, Porter is offering the free, no-obligation copy of Kelly’s book to central Indiana residents. - April 02, 2012 - MeridianMoney.com
AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Ranked as New Jersey's 10th Fastest Growing Company
NJBIZ unveils list of 50 fastest growing companies in New Jersey, honoring those who contribute to the state’s economic growth. - March 29, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing
Sompo Japan Selected as One of the Ethisphere 2012 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2012 World's Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 15, 2012. This marks the second consecutive year and third time overall Sompo Japan has received this... - March 28, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Continuation of Care and Customer Service is the Foundation of The Satori Experience℠
Follow-up Video on Satori World Medical’s Hip Resurfacing Patient - March 23, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Chicago Health Insurance Agency Announces Fundraiser for Children’s Memorial Hospital
How one local Chicago health insurance agency is making a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other serious, life-threatening diseases. - March 23, 2012 - Premier Financial Insurance
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Announces the Grand Opening of Ocean Beach Insurance Agency Representing Allstate Insurance Company
Ocean Beach Insurance Agency, exclusively representing Allstate Insurance Company, the largest publicly-held property and casualty insurer in the U.S. announces the grand opening of their new office located in Oceanside, California. - March 22, 2012 - Ocean Beach Insurance Agency