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Insurance Navy Starts a New Venture for Low Cost SR22 in Maywood, IL
Insurance Navy represents dozens of companies including Safeco, Travelers, Hartford, AAA, Progressive, 21st Century, Infinity, and more; starts new operations to sell low cost SR22 in Maywood, IL - August 12, 2010 - Insurance Navy
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com Announces Lien Negotiations Solutions Practice
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com, are pleased to announce they have added new Lien Negotiations practice for integration into their Risk and Claim Management Services. - August 12, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
The O’Neill Group to Sponsor Non-Profit Golf Outing
The O’Neill Group has committed to being the title sponsor for the 5th Annual Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing held on October 4, 2010. This is the second year that the independent insurance agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio will be sponsoring the event. “The 2009 event was such a great... - August 11, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
JLT Enters California Lawyers Market
JLT Facilities, Inc., part of the Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) Group, has expanded the reach of its Lawyers Professional Liability coverage to include the 1 to 25 attorney market in California with its "A" rated and admitted carriers; JLT now insures attorneys in: AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, GA,... - August 10, 2010 - JLT Facilities, Inc.
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Attorney Noreen L. Slank Selected for Michigan Lawyers Weekly Women in the Law
Attorney Noreen L. Slank selected to inaugural Women in the Law class for her work in appellate and trial courts. - August 07, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
StrucSure Home Warranty Adds Remodeling Industry Veteran Michael Huber
Huber to Help Market and Sell StrucSure’s Remodelers Program. - August 05, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
ACE Executives to Speak at MarketScout’s Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ace Innovations Profiled by Courtemanche and Purdy. - August 04, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
StrucSure Home Warranty Teams with Remodeleze.com
Partnership to Provide One-Stop Resource for Remodeling Contractors and Homeowners Looking to Remodel - August 04, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Wellco Leads Quest for Flat Health Costs
Royal Oak, Michigan-based Wellco Corporation recently became the first and only wellness industry leader to offer an effective evaluation system for wellness programs. The product, called HealthHammer, helps companies accurately benchmark and fully achieve flat health costs over time. - August 04, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
New Drewberry MPPI Research – Less Than Half of MPPI Policy Holders Protect More Than Their Basic Mortgage Payments
New research indicates that less than half of individuals looking to take out mortgage payment protection insure more than their basic monthly loan payment, leaving them to cover the cost of council tax and other monthly expenses out of their own pocket. - August 04, 2010 - Drewberry Personal
Conventus Partners with the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Foundation in Establishing Medical Simulation Training Center
Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange is proud to announce its donation of $25,000 to support the Saint Barnabas Medical Center Foundation’s development of a Regional Perinatal Simulation Center to provide the latest medical training technology to the East Coast. With the most innovative... - July 31, 2010 - Conventus
First Rehab Life Introduces New Dental Insurance
Intuitive Online Quoting System provides Producers with a flexible Tool. - July 31, 2010 - ShelterPoint
GayFriendlyLongTermCare.com Launches to Meet Growing Demand for Long-Term Care Insurance in the Gay and Lesbian Community
New Website Helps Gay and Lesbian Community Faces Unique Challenges as Its Population Ages. - July 30, 2010 - Pride LTC Insurance Services
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Strengthens Tennessee Operations by Acquiring The Renewals of Summers & Associates, Inc., an MGA Operating Out of Dandridge TN
AUI has entered into an agreement to purchase the renewal rights of Summers & Associates effective August 1st, 2010. Summers & Associates is a specialized MGA, serving Tennessee agents, and is owned and operated by Jim Summers. Jim after many years of service has decided to retire and was... - July 30, 2010 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Essential Travel Warns Holidaymakers to Beware of Hidden Costs
“Hidden charges” could add 25 per cent or more to the cost of airport parking, reveals EssentialTravel.co.uk - July 29, 2010 - Essential Travel UK
AAA Launches Breakthrough Email Itinerary/Trip Planner
AAA launches the truvle Ltd. customized trip itinerary planner, replacing traditional agent emails and giving travelers instant access to travel products, information and services. - July 28, 2010 - AAA
Executive Perils, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years
Los Angeles based wholesale insurance broker has delivered expertise and value-added service since 2000. Wholesale insurance broker, Executive Perils, Inc. (www.eperils.com), is celebrating its tenth anniversary. Since 2000, Executive Perils has earned industry recognition as a leader in management... - July 25, 2010 - Executive Perils, Inc.
Kevin Kelley to Speak at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ironshore Chief Executive Will Profile Innovative Products and Strategies for Growth - July 25, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Speakers Emerge for 2nd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference
The 2ndAnnual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference, http://voluntarybenefitsconference.com/ will bring together industry professionals and top employers from all over the country to discuss what types of benefits they are offering employees and the value of offering such voluntary... - July 23, 2010 - Voluntary Benefits Conference
Nolan Baker of The Retirement Guys Lectures on Media at the Senior Market Advisor Expo
Investment Professional Nolan Baker teaches advisors how to market their business by mastering social and marketing media. - July 23, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Dorman Financial Management Adds to Growing Firm to Better Serve Clients
Dorman Financial Management welcomes Lori Canfield to the team. - July 22, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Dorman Financial Management Recognized by Financial Advisor Magazine as a Top RIA Firm
Dorman Financial Management (DFM) was ranked by Financial Advisor Magazine as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors in their asset category. - July 22, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Bill Matthews Receives Elite FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Bill Matthews of Matthews Financial Services was rated highest in overall satisfaction in in the Dallas area among financial advisors. - July 17, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Matthews Financial Services, Inc. Going a Step Above Competition for Clients
Gregory Matthews Named FIVE STAR Wealth Manager. - July 16, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Children’s Book Makes Saving Fun and Teaches Valuable Lesson
“Feeding Penny Pig” Teaches Kids Financial Responsibility. - July 16, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
GWI Expands Stop Loss Portfolio with Fairmont Specialty Partnership
GreenWood International to Underwrite Medical Stop Loss on Behalf of Fairmont Specialty’s A&H Division. - July 16, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Wright USA Announces Launch of World Wide Professional Liability Plan
Wright USA announces the availability of a professional liability product tailored to United States government employees with international exposures. The product – branded as the World Wide Plan – will respond to any allegation of a covered Wrongful Act – even if the suit is... - July 15, 2010 - Wright USA
MSW Expands Into Florida
Greg Lyons joins MSW as it establishes operations in Florida - July 09, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Employer Healthcare and Benefits Conference to Address Challenges and Opportunities for Employers Facing Rising Insurance Costs
Employers and Insurance Leaders Gather at Large to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges in Offering Health Insurance and Employee Benefits in Today's Economic Climate of Healthcare Reform During the Employer Healthcare Congress September 20-22nd, 2010 in Los Angeles. - July 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
GJNhealthbenefits.com Partnered with ivegotcoverage.com Gain BBB Accreditation Pin
As more and more US employers are faced with layoffs and health care costs the ones who will lose out the most are those who aren’t able to maintain their own health insurance. From this blooms the opportunity for small business models to flourish in offering their consumers viable and... - July 09, 2010 - GJN Health Benefits
Delafield Financial Planner Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Brion Collins of Lake Country Wealth Management was rated highest in overall satisfaction in the Milwaukee area for financial advisors. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Dan Anderson of Diamond A Financial Services Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Diamond A Financial Services is excited to announce that Dan Anderson, LUTCF has been chosen to receive the prestigious FIVE STAR award. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Nathan Sealey of Brass Ring Wealth Management Earns FIVE STAR Award For 2010
Nathan Sealey, founder and president of Brass Ring Wealth Management, was recently rated highest in overall satisfaction in the Detroit area for financial advisors. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
American Collectors Insurance and Hemmings Motor News Join in Celebration
Industry leaders and enthusiasts recognize “Collector Car Appreciation Day” - July 06, 2010 - American Collectors Insurance
First Rehab Life Website Receives Award
First Rehab Life’s website honored with 2010 APEX Award. - July 04, 2010 - ShelterPoint
Troy CROP Hunger Walk Surpasses $375,000 in Total Funds for Local and World Hunger with Help of Wellco President
Two hundred fifty eight hunger fighting advocates representing 17 organizations walked to raise $19,023 for a total of nearly $385,000 in their 20-year span. - July 04, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. Tennessee Fully Insured Business
Effective January 1, 2011, Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. will no longer issue or renew any fully insured group health insurance coverage in the state of Tennessee. All Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. fully insured health benefit plans in effect on December 31, 2010 will terminate as of that date. - July 01, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
First Investors Life Introduces First Choice Variable Deferred Annuity
While accumulating retirement savings, a First Choice annuity contract owner benefits from tax deferred growth; the contract owner pays no income tax on the earnings in the annuity contract until they are withdrawn. - July 01, 2010 - First Investors Media
IDBI Fortis Reaches the City of Sports
IDBI Fortis Life Insurance is one of India’s fastest growing new private life insurance companies having started operations in March 2008 launches its new Branch in Jalandhar. - June 30, 2010 - IDBI Federal
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
Re-Igniting RRG Bill in Congress
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today reported that its lobbying team has intensified efforts to bring modernization of the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) back to the attention of Congress as the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee wrap up... - June 27, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
HVAC Company AJ Danboise Reverses the Flow of Health Costs by 34% with Wellco Wellness Program
AJ Danboise – a Farmington Hills plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical company, has reduced their overall medical costs by 34% over 3-years. - June 27, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Quotezone Launches Search for Scotland's Next TV Star
Calling all budding actors who fancy a shot at the big time by starring in a TV ad - Quotezone, a top insurance comparison website, are looking for a real character to front a national advertising campaign for car insurance. - June 26, 2010 - Quotezone
Flanders Earns PLCS Designation
The designation of Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group, and Independent Insurance Agency in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by The... - June 25, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Health Care Reform Exposed at Insurance Changes
Health care reform has stirred a world of controversy, but after Congress passed the new legislation questions remain. Insurance changes dot com exposes the truths and cuts through the propaganda. - June 24, 2010 - Insurance Changes
Pawling, NY Insurance Agency Introduces New Website to Shed Some Light on Insurance
The Tanner-Prince Agency of Pawling, NY has recently published a new website to help insurance consumers understand insurance. The website will also provide local information and serve as an education portal for residents of New York and Connecticut. - June 23, 2010 - Tanner-Prince Agency
Attorney John G. Zevalking Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Zevalking joins the firm’s appellate department as an associate. - June 23, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Pat Ryan to Provide Keynote Presentation at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium Hosted by MarketScout
Veteran Industry Leader to Profile His Vision for Future Distribution Models. - June 23, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation