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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

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

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.

Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Delayed Due to Contractor Insurance Requirements

Many contractors stand ready to help save the Gulf of Mexico, but rigid insurance requirements are thwarting their efforts. Contractors are required to purchase specific liability, pollution and federally mandated workers’ compensation coverages designed for employees working on, around or... - June 18, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation

Silanis and IBM to Co-Host a Webcast on E-Signatures and Online Collaboration on the Cloud

Silanis Technology and IBM will co-host a live Webcast on June 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm EST to discuss trends in cloud-based e-signatures and online collaboration. The new e-SignLive & LotusLive bundled services & customer case studies will be presented. - June 16, 2010 - Silanis Technology Inc

CNA Formalizes Relationship with SeaPass to Expand On-Line Quoting Resources

CNA Insurance Companies (NYSE: CNA) recently formalized its relationship with SeaPass Solutions, Inc. to support the expansion of on-line quoting resources for its Small Business agents and brokers. Through the SeaPass Hub™ platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool, CNA’s... - June 16, 2010 - SeaPass Solutions Inc.

DUI Effects on Auto Insurance Explained by Insure4USA.com in New Report

Newly published report discusses state laws, implications and effects on auto insurance for DUI drivers. - June 16, 2010 - Insure4USA

Trupanion™ Announces an Industry First in Pet Insurance

Trupanion now offers pet insurance with no payout limits and is the first in the industry to do so. - June 15, 2010 - Trupanion

Insurance Changes Launches New Website

Insurance Changes dot com is a new website providing information to help save money on insurance while still getting the coverage you need. - June 14, 2010 - Insurance Changes

MarketScout’s CEO to Speak at RIMS on Insurance Automation and Web Technology

Industry veteran to share information on the future of insurance exchanges - June 12, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation

Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com Adds New Technology Platforms

Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com, are pleased to announce they have added new technology platforms to their growing network of operational, benchmarking, and audit resources. - June 10, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.

Pierce Group Benefits Hires Samantha Duckworth as Database Technician

Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Samantha “Sam” Duckworth has recently joined the team as database technician. In this position, Duckworth is responsible for the technical side of both the pre... - June 09, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits

Employer Healthcare Congress Announces Key Speakers

The Annual Employer Healthcare Congress announces its key speakers for their September 20th-22nd, 2010 event. Taking place in Los Angeles, CA at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, they are expecting up to 2,000 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 75 expert speakers and over 3,000 pre-scheduled... - June 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress

Smith Earns CISR Designation

The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Kathy Smith, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows her successful completion of a professional insurance... - June 04, 2010 - The O'Neill Group

SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study

A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

New Website Aimed at Helping Charter Schools

The O’Neill Group Charter School Division officially announces the launch of their Charter School Insurance website, located at www.charterschoolinsurance.com. Thomas Van Auker, who heads the agency’s Charter School Insurance Division and holds the prestigious designation of Certified... - June 03, 2010 - The O'Neill Group

Title Guarantee Inc. Takes You "Under the Hood" of the New Hud-1

Title Guarantee, Inc. has introduced its new Hud-1 settlement statement guide that takes you "Under the Hood" of the new settlement statement that is being used now in all real estate transactions. - June 03, 2010 - Title Guarantee Inc.

Chartis Pays Out Claims for Volcanic Ash Disruption

As the market leader for travel insurance in Pakistan, New Hampshire Insurance Company (NHIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartis Inc., was ready to answer queries clients had related to flight delays, cancellations and other questions as a result of the Volcanic Eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in... - May 26, 2010 - New Hampshire Insurance Company, Pakistan Branch

Trupanion Explores the Benefits of a No-Deductible Pet Insurance Plan

Pet insurance company Trupanion reminds pet owners of the benefits of pet insurance with a zero dollar deductible. Pet health insurance company Trupanion provides customers with the option of selecting a zero dollar deductible for their pet insurance policy. Pet owners who choose this option do... - May 24, 2010 - Trupanion

Earl O'Garro Jr. Announces His New Emerging Insurance Company, Hybrid Insurance Group

Earl O'Garro Jr. announces the launch of his new company, Hybrid Insurance Group, an emerging and innovative firm that brings expertise in the realm of underwriting and risk transfer to small business. - May 20, 2010 - Hybrid Insurance Group

Atlantis Health Plan Offers ASH Healthyroads® Prevention and Wellness Programs

New York-based Atlantis Health Plan is now offering ASH’s Healthyroads prevention and wellness programs. Healthyroads is available at no cost to Atlantis Health Plan members over the age of 18 who are not enrolled in the insurance company’s Healthy New York offering. - May 19, 2010 - Atlantis Health Plan

Bluegrass Family Health Encourages Early Implementation of Extending Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults

Effective June 1, 2010 Bluegrass Family Health will give each employer group the option of extending health insurance coverage up to age 26 for dependents currently enrolled. Those young adults, whose coverage with Bluegrass Family Health would cease on or after June 1, 2010 due to reaching the... - May 16, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.

First Investors Corporation is Looking for Financial Services Representatives

First Investors Corporation is looking for smart, highly motivated individuals to join its team. All college graduates are encouraged to apply. In the wake of a deep recession, this might not seem like the ideal time to embark on a career in financial services. However, tough times create... - May 12, 2010 - First Investors Media

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Forms Strategic Alliance with Southern Seminary to Co-Sponsor the First Annual Conference Focusing on Church Safety

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management, LLC (ICSARM) is pleased to announce a joint effort with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky to present the first ever “Vigilance Conference” to be held on the campus of Southern Seminary, July 20-22, 2010. The theme of the event is “Rebuilding Perspective on Safety & Security” and is open to church leaders and those associated in any capacity with church safety and church security. - May 12, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009

Entrepreneur Magazine has recently selected Satori World Medical’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, as one of 20 Trailblazers and Trendsetters of 2009. Last year, Satori World Medical, a global healthcare and service company specializing in the emerging multi-million dollar medical tourism... - May 12, 2010 - Satori World Medical

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Selects Church Finance Expert and Former Pastor Charles Shumate to Lead Newly Established Indianapolis Area Roundtable

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Indianapolis Metro Church Safety Roundtable based out of the Anderson, Indiana area. The Indianapolis Metro Church Safety Roundtable will cover churches in the Indianapolis, Muncie and Anderson Indiana areas. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - May 09, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

John Flanders Earns CLCS Designation

The designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group. The honor follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program designed by National Underwriter Company. The CLCS designation represents a... - May 08, 2010 - The O'Neill Group

Voluntary Benefits Magazine Sees Release of Issue 12

Issue #12 of the Voluntary Benefits Magazine has been released, Voluntary BenefitsMagazine.com. This is the only magazine dedicated strictly to voluntary benefits, limited medical and mini-med plans. - May 07, 2010 - Voluntary Benefits Conference

First Investors Corporation Celebrates Eighty Years

The year 2010 marks the eightieth anniversary of First Investors Corporation. In 1930, amidst the Great Depression, Financial Independence Founders—the predecessor firm of First Investors Corporation—was established. The Company wished to cater to the everyday, individual investor,... - May 06, 2010 - First Investors Media

Pet Insurance Company Hires Howard Rubin as Chief Operating Officer

Seattle-based pet insurance company, Trupanion, has hired Howard Rubin as their Chief Operating Officer. - May 03, 2010 - Trupanion

Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers

Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance

Healthcare Reform’s Affect on Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Website Portal Launched by VBM

The Voluntary Benefits Magazine has launched an informational website and center containing updates on Healthcare Reform’s affect on voluntary benefits and limited medical. The healthcare reform updates will provide the latest information and provisions of the healthcare reform legislation as... - April 30, 2010 - Voluntary Benefits Conference

Old Republic Home Protection Names P.J. Cochran as Regional Vice President

Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, announces the appointment of P.J. Cochran as Regional Vice President for Southern California. In a time of rapidly changing market conditions, RVPs provide critical leadership to their Sales Teams, who, in turn, ensure that consistent,... - April 29, 2010 - Old Republic Home Protection

ROC Advisory Group Opens Office in SouthPark; Offers Free Financial Planning Workshops

A full-service financial planning firm specializing in helping individuals and businesses build and protect their financial security, has opened an office in the Rotunda Building in SouthPark. - April 28, 2010 - ROC Advisory Group

First Investors Funds Receive Three Lipper Fund Awards

At the Lipper Awards Ceremony on March 24, 2010, two First Investors funds received honors in three categories. Awards were based upon Consistent Return.1 In the category of Single-State Insured Municipal Debt Funds over Three Years, the First Investors North Carolina Tax Exempt Fund (FMTNX) took... - April 28, 2010 - First Investors Media

National Allotment Expands Into More Regions

Major Independent Insurance Agency opens up in Atlanta - April 27, 2010 - National Allotment

John McIlvaine Earns CLCS Designation

The designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) has been conferred upon John McIlvaine following his successful completion of a professional insurance education program designed by National Underwriter Company. John is employed by The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency in Downtown... - April 24, 2010 - The O'Neill Group

New Door Title, LLC Launches New Website Aimed at South Florida Home Buyers, Realtors, Real Estate Developers and Lenders

New Door Title, LLC, a full service residential and commercial title agency, launched a new website offering a full range of title services, title insurance, loan restructuring and short sale solutions. Alan Polin of Polin & Associates, a successful law practice based in Coral Springs, Florida,... - April 19, 2010 - New Door Title

Loss is Inevitable; Know What You Own and Prove It

Loss and claims that happen as the result of hurricanes, tornadoes, fires, floods, theft, divorce and even death, are going to happen. Experts including our insurance agents, attorneys, financial advisors and even our own mothers, all agree that we have to be prepared for the inevitable. Asset... - April 19, 2010 - Asset Registry LLC

Pensacola Insurance Reviews - Auto, Home, Life

Pensacola, FL - Pensacola-FL.Info, a website for user-generated reviews of local businesses has been launched. Pensacola Insurance is the first of up to 46 categories to be released for consumer ratings and opinions. Duane Hansen, creator of Pensacola FL Info recently stated "Our idea was to... - April 18, 2010 - Pensacola FL Insurance

Core Five Solutions to Exhibit at Benefits Selling Expo 2010

Core Five Solutions, a licensed third party administrator and benefit enrollment company, announced today it will participate in the 6th Annual Benefits Selling Expo held April 19 – 21, 2010, in Washington, DC hosted by Benefits Selling magazine. The Benefits Selling Expo is dedicated to... - April 15, 2010 - Core Five Solutions

Blackburn Group Inc. Announces New Medical Cost Projection Technology to Support Life Care Planning Practice

Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have evolved their technology associated with the Life Care Planning (LCP) practice. - April 14, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Appoints Defensive Tactics Instructor and Safety Expert Mike McKirahan to Lead Newly Established Twin City Roundtable

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) has announced the establishment of the Twin Cities Area Church Safety Roundtable based out of the Minneapolis, Minnesota area. ICSARM continues to grow nationally and is excited to announce their newest addition to their Church Safety Roundtable program. - April 12, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

SIIA Announces Its Self-Insured Employer Health Care Track at the SIIA 30th Annual Educational Conference & Expo

A collection of successful self-insured health plans are slated to be showcased during the upcoming SIIA National Conference & Expo, scheduled for October 12-14, 2010 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower. The Health Care Educational Track also includes big name industry speakers and timely... - April 09, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management Introduces Peter Persuitti with Arthur J. Gallagher & Company's Religious & Nonprofit Practice to Advisory Board

The Institute for Church Safety and Risk Management (ICSARM) is pleased to introduce Peter Persuitti from Arthur J. Gallagher’s Religious & Nonprofit Practice Area to its Board of Advisors effective April 5, 2010. - April 09, 2010 - Institute for Church Safety & Risk Management

30 Years and Still Reaching for the Stars

Decades spent influencing an industry is impressive, regardless of the industry. Becoming a leader in the Real Estate and Home Warranty Industries, and leaving your mark on literally tens of thousands of people, is truly remarkable. This year, Gwen Gallagher, President of Old Republic Home... - April 09, 2010 - Old Republic Home Protection

SIIA's 3rd International Conference - London - June 7-9, 2010

The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) has scheduled its 3rd International conference in London June 7-9, 2010. This conference is designed to showcase innovative self-insurance/alternative risk transfer solutions that are available to companies operating on a global basis or looking to do international business. - April 08, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

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