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Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Nationwide Automobile Facility
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC) to offer nationwide commercial auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national Managing General Agency, and AAIC is predominantly a commercial lines insurer operating in all... - June 30, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
benefitsCONNECT® Announces Their New communityCONNECT Initiative
communityCONNECT provides opportunities for members of the health insurance community to unite and work with business partners across North America to facilitate and participate in volunteer activities. - June 30, 2011 - benefitsCONNECT
Health Portal Software Company TPABenefits, Inc. is Now Health Portal Solutions
TPABenefits, Inc. a San Antonio based Health Portal Software company announces the launch of new company name - Health Portal Solutions. TPABenefits, Inc. will remain an active force behind Health Portal Solutions; however, the new name Health Portal Solutions will be the face of the organization as part of their daily operations. - June 29, 2011 - Health Portal Solutions
Phoenix Now Offers Claims Management to Companion Clients
Phoenix Risk Management has reached and agreement with Companion to provide exclusive claims management, which will be administered by Intercare Insurance Services, to business written through Phoenix Risk Management and Lenimentus marketing group. This agreement includes access to the Injured Worker Advocacy Program, which has been proven to reduce litigation by as much as 95 percent. - June 29, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Trupanion Pet Insurance Informs Dog Owners of a Rare Case of Salmon Poisoning
A suspected case of salmon poisoning in a dog insured by pet insurance provider Trupanion is a rare but serious condition that can affect any dog owner. - June 27, 2011 - Trupanion
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Aspen American Insurance Company as Additional Carrier for Self-Storage Product Line
Aran Insurance Services Group today announced Aspen American Insurance Company as an additional carrier for property and casualty subsidiary MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Aspen will provide MiniCo a specialized business-owners policy with enhanced specialty coverages and expanded geographic and... - June 27, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1st Early Bird Registration Deadline has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is the only dedicated national conference to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans. - June 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
New Resource Center Makes It Easier for Consumers to Access SR22 Insurance Quotes
The new consumer resource for finding the most up-to-date information regarding SR22 was launched today. - June 25, 2011 - SR22-InsuranceQuotes.net
AutoCricket.com Launches New Car Call Center
Top performing lead generation company announces its expansion within the New Car Lead department. - June 25, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Executive Predicts Increased Long-Term Care Need
When Americans face lower risk of cancer-related death, they face a higher risk of needing costly long-term care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 24, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Supports Caregiver of the Year Award
The national caregiver of the year award is seeking nominations for the $10,000 prize according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance who serves as a program judge. - June 24, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Succeed Management Solutions’ Risk Management Center Assists Washington Employers in Reducing Claims
Washington Employers Retro Programs Show Significant Reduction in Workers’ Compensation Claims in WA: Washington Employers Attributes Success to Succeed Management Solutions’ Risk Management Center - June 24, 2011 - Succeed Management Solutions, LLC
North Carolina Comfort Zone Camp Announces Second Annual Camp for Kids Charity Golf Classic
Golf Classic to Benefit Bereavement Camp for Children - June 23, 2011 - New York Life
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Reports 500,000 Will Apply for Coverage in 2011
The number of individuals applying for long term care insurance coverage will grow to exceed 500,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - June 22, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) Celebrates 10 Continuous Years of “Excellent” Rating by A.M. Best
Western Pacific Mutual Insurance Company, a Risk Retention Group (WPMIC) has achieved 10 consecutive years of an “A- (Excellent)” rating by AM Best. WPMIC is the insurer for new home warranties provided by Residential Warranty Company, LLC (RWC) and for general liability insurance provided to home builders through the RWC Insurance Advantage (RIA) program. - June 22, 2011 - Residential Warranty Company, LLC
SalesGuard Looking to Crowd Source Its Sales Team
Business Coverage experts, SalesGuard, open its doors to recruit new agents through its social marketing campaigns. - June 21, 2011 - SalesGuard
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Publishes Guide to Tax Deductible LTC Insurance
A guide from long term care insurance expert Jesse Slome addresses rules and tax deductible limits for individuals and business owners purchasing long-term care insurance. - June 20, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SalesGuard Unveils a Program to Help People Make Additional Income in a Tough Economy
SalesGuard, experts in business coverage, provides a new center to help people earn money with unlimited potential. - June 20, 2011 - SalesGuard
Suretegrity Expands Operations: Surety Bonds Now Available in Alabama
Suretegrity®, a national full service Surety Bond only agency, has expanded its online surety bond offerings into the State of Alabama. - June 20, 2011 - Suretegrity
SalesGuard to Help Stimulate the Economy by Training and Recruiting New Agents
SalesGuard is opening its doors to bring on and hire new agents and provide all the training. - June 19, 2011 - SalesGuard
Hot Properties Event Set for June 24 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Event Features 50 Realtors, 50 Properties in 50 Minutes - June 19, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Greenville, South Carolina Based Independent Agency, Insurance Market Announces New Website Dedicated to Small Business Owners Insurance
Insurance Market is a retail independent insurance agency and brokerage firm dedicated to helping small businesses with their insurance needs. Their website was recently updated with additional information, links, terms, and information brochures to help provide additional resources to their customers and new clients. - June 17, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
Alan Thompson Speaks on Social Media at Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Seminar
CornerStone Title Presents Social Media Seminar for Real Estate Professionals - June 17, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Insurance Market Announces the Re-Release of Their South Carolina Individual and Family Health Insurance Quoting Website
Individual Health Insurance and family health Insurance and quotes are now available on line 24 hours a day. Insurance Market has announced that they are now offering free insurance quotes for individuals and families through their recently released website. This website will also allow for on line applications to the carriers they select. - June 16, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
Environmental Pollution Insurance is Now Available from Greenville, South Carolina Based Insurance Market
Insurance Market is a retail agency and brokerage firm with access to dozens of national and international insurance companies that specifically target the pollution and environmental industry. These companies have very specific policies that have been designed to cover the issues that contractors face as companies involved in the environmental and or pollution business. - June 16, 2011 - Insurance Market: A Yaworsky Company
AutoCricket.com CEO Wins Man of Year 2011
Jason Brian, CEO of local Palm Beach business wins The Leukemia & Lymphoma Societies 2011 Man of the Year campaign. - June 16, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Brush Creek Partners Helps Companies Prepare to Respond to a Data Breach in Light of All the Recent Data Breaches
Every Company is Vulnerable and it’s Time to Start Protecting Our Information and Preparing to Defend Our Businesses from a Cyber Attack - June 15, 2011 - Brush Creek Partners
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Established by Sally Ezra and Claude Penland, Actuary
Initially, the group will be focused on the North American actuarial recruitment market, and then rapidly expand into the global market. It is Ezra Penland’s plan to be the market leader in the actuarial recruiting niche. - June 15, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Strongwood Insurance Company Has Been Recognized as One of Healthiest Companies in America
Monterey based insurance company, Strongwood Insurance/Sequioa Insurance has invested in the health of their employees with great results. They were one of just 44 companies nationwide that is being honored with the 2010 award. - June 15, 2011 - Strongwood Insurance Holdings Corporation
benefitsCONNECT® Announces Updates to EDIE Project Management System
New notification features take project management software to a new level by ensuring that projects are delivered on time through automated updates and reminders prompting necessary parties to provide required information. - June 15, 2011 - benefitsCONNECT
Wright USA Launches International Dental Plan for Federal Employees
Wright USA now offers an international dental plan for Federal Employees. This new plan is specifically tailored to respond to the needs of active, full-time Expatriate Federal Employees stationed overseas. “Our agency has always strived to stay attuned to the ever-changing needs of Federal... - June 15, 2011 - Wright USA
Trupanion Pet Insurance Offers Tips to Pet Owners in Case of a Hurricane
The summer months offer many great things, but for many parts of the country, it also brings the threat of hurricanes and other natural disasters. - June 13, 2011 - Trupanion
Suretegrity® Launches Operations in the State of Florida
Suretegrity®, a surety only master general agency, has launched operations in the State of Florida and plans on expanding its operations nationwide over the course of the next six months. - June 13, 2011 - Suretegrity
Horizon Income Launches New Pet Insurance Program Through Hartville’s “America’s Pet Plan” to Support the ASPCA
Horizon Income, a Property & Casualty insurance agency, now offers Pet Insurance with the proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). - June 13, 2011 - Horizon Income
Jo Gaerlan Joins Old Republic Home Protection as National Key Accounts Coordinator
To better support their nationwide sales and marketing effort, Old Republic Home Protection announces the addition of Jo Gaerlan in the newly created position of National Key Accounts Coordinator. Gaerlan’s primary responsibility is to create a successful Key Account management strategy with... - June 12, 2011 - Old Republic Home Protection
Leah Wartelle Returns to Old Republic Home Protection as Business Development Coordinator
Old Republic Home Protection (ORHP), a leading home warranty provider, announces the appointment of Leah Wartelle as their new Business Development Coordinator. She was previously employed with ORHP as a Senior Account Executive, and is returning to create and deploy training that will... - June 12, 2011 - Old Republic Home Protection
Fifteen Local New York Life Agents Are Now Offering AARP Endorsed Products
AARP Members Can Purchase AARP Endorsed Life Insurance and Fixed Annuities Through Local Insurer - June 12, 2011 - New York Life
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), www.HASC.org, has partnered with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA), www.WellnessAssociation.com to provide an educational platform surrounding employee health and wellness within hospitals and healthcare providers in the... - June 09, 2011 - Corporate Health & Wellness Association
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Published First Industry Almanac
A comprehensive almanac containing all current relevant facts and figures pertaining to long-term care insurance has been published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 08, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
benefitsCONNECT® Announces Real-Time Integration with First Horizon Msaver HSAs
Integration provides brokers with a solution that more efficiently serves the needs of large employer groups by incorporating self-service benefits enrollment for HSA-qualified health plans, along with an application to open the corresponding HSA. - June 08, 2011 - benefitsCONNECT
AutoCricket.com Continues to Ensure Quality
Internal corporate changes continue to strengthen the quality and reputation surrounding AutoCricket.com’s business model. - June 08, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Beth Essey Promoted to Lead Henderson Brothers Employee Benefits Division
Essey joins the firm’s management team; will oversee all employee benefits staff, development of new products and expansion of services, collaboration between employee benefits and other divisions providing service to Henderson Brothers’ clients, as well as new business development. - June 04, 2011 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Adds Attorney Julie Nichols
Nichols to focus a significant portion of her practice to insurance coverage matters and provide advice to clients with respect to coverage opinions, coverage analysis, and the litigation of declaratory actions involving issues of insurance coverage. - June 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
CornerStone Title Launches New Interactive Website
New Website Serves as Hub for Clients of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Title Company - June 03, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Local New York Life Office Named Diamond Sponsor for NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Insurer Supports Association Assisting Women Business Owners - June 03, 2011 - New York Life
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Releases Study Findings
Long-term care insurance protection can be purchased within a life insurance policy and sales surged in 2010 according to a new study released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 02, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Appoints New Account Executive for Commercial Lines
Jennifer Powers Joins Local Insurance Agency. - June 02, 2011 - SIA Group
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Guide
A free guide describes ways to reduce the cost of long-term care insurance by 20-to-50 percent annually. The guide is offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - May 31, 2011 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Temporary Medical Coverage in Ohio Now Available from OhioQuotes.com
Temporary medical coverage in Ohio is now available from most insurers. Premiums are extremely affordable and policies, if approved, take about 24 hours. - May 31, 2011 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans