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Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Hosts Social Security & Retirement Seminar
Cornerstone Wealth Management Group talks to local residents about Social Security processes, its solvency and future, and how it affects pension benefits. - August 20, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Larry Kushner of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Larry Kushner, founder and president of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group, was recently rated highest in overall satisfaction in Connecticut for financial advisors. - August 20, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Trupanion Welcomes Consumer Reports Pet Insurance Review, Urges Pet Owners to Shop Carefully
According to a just-released Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry, pet owners wanting to provide the best medical care for their dogs and cats can be confused about the need for and benefits of pet medical insurance. Consumer Reports compared nine policies from four companies... - August 19, 2010 - Trupanion
Five Attorneys from Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 2011
Theresa Asoklis, Donald Campbell, Clay Farrell, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas. - August 19, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Padilla & Associates Wealth Management Group and Clients Host Food Drive Benefiting San Antonio Food Bank
Padilla & Associates Wealth Management Group initiates a “Give Back to San Antonio” outreach and sponsorship program benefiting the community starting with the local food bank. - August 18, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Pet Insurance Company Sees Spike in Ligament Injuries in Summer Months
Trupanion notes an increase in pet insurance claims for cruciate ligament damages and ties this to warm weather. - August 16, 2010 - Trupanion
Robert Williams, CIC, CWS®, President of Williams Wealth Management, an Independent, Wealth Management Firm Based in Apex, NC, Celebrates Fifteen Years as a CIC
Robert Williams, CIC, CWS®, President of Williams Wealth Management, an independent, Wealth Management Firm based in Apex, NC, celebrates fifteen years as a CIC. Williams Wealth Management predominantly serves families in the Triangle area of North Carolina, including Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay Varina, Cary, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, and Durham. - August 14, 2010 - Williams Wealth Management
Steve Bailey of HB Financial Resources Earns Prestigious Loren Dunton Memorial Award
Steve Bailey is given the elite Loren Dunton Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the financial services profession and/or the financial interests of the public for 2010. - August 14, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Spoonful of Generosity from Silver Spoon Personal Financial Officers Sends Young Boy to Disney World
Silver Spoon Personal Financial Officers hosted an art auction to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The proceeds helped send 4-year-old Colby to his dream destination, Disney World. - August 12, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Bajaj Auto Finance Announces Its New Brand Identity as Bajaj Finserv Lending
Bajaj Auto Finance has renamed its brand identity as Bajaj Finserv Lending. Bajaj Finserv is the financial services company of the Bajaj Group. Its current business lines include Protection through Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance and Lending through Bajaj Auto... - August 12, 2010 - Bajaj Finserv Lending
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
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
ACE Executives to Speak at MarketScout’s Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ace Innovations Profiled by Courtemanche and Purdy. - August 04, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
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
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.
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
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
Kevin Kelley to Speak at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium
Ironshore Chief Executive Will Profile Innovative Products and Strategies for Growth - July 25, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
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.
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
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
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
Children’s Book Makes Saving Fun and Teaches Valuable Lesson
“Feeding Penny Pig” Teaches Kids Financial Responsibility. - July 16, 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
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
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
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
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
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
First Rehab Life Website Receives Award
First Rehab Life’s website honored with 2010 APEX Award. - July 04, 2010 - ShelterPoint
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