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Old Republic Home Protection Expands
Despite the downturn in the real estate market, Old Republic Home Protection continues to expand their business through a mix of strategic planning and wise allocation of resources. At a time when many competitors in the home warranty industry are reducing staff and consolidating their sales focus,... - January 25, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
SIA Group Names Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Pete Schwartz has been named a sales executive at the branch office in Raleigh. In this position, Schwartz will be responsible for retaining and... - January 23, 2009 - SIA Group
Auto Insurance Fraud Increasing—how It Affects Policyholders
InsuranceBureau.com reports that economic conditions are creating a surge in auto insurance fraud. - January 23, 2009 - InsuranceBureau.com
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund
Financial experts recommend having an emergency fund of at least three to six months’ savings. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four key tips clients can follow to start building a financial safety net. - January 22, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Celebrity Judges Help SafeAuto® Launch DoTheJingle.com Contest to Find Stars of Next Ad Campaign
SafeAuto® Insurance Company launched their first ever public casting call today in an effort to find new talent for their next advertising campaign. Featuring celebrity judges affiliated with non-profit Rock n' Renew, SafeAuto® created the microsite, DoTheJingle.com where contestants can upload their own versions of the iconic SafeAuto® jingle for a chance to win. - January 21, 2009 - SafeAuto Insurance Company
Native North Texas Business Executive, John Pillow, Announces Office Opening
Native North Texan and business executive, John Pillow, announced today that he has opened his office in Plano representing Aflac. Aflac is known for its policies that pay cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or sickness. Most of Aflac's policies are individually underwritten... - January 20, 2009 - Pillow Group
New Insurance 4 Everyone Website Launched
Consumers with a conscience can now support any worthy cause when buying insurance cover with the arrival of ‘Socially Responsible Insurance’. Devised by www.insurance4everyone.co.uk, this innovative concept means the brand commits funds from every single insurance product sold,... - January 17, 2009 - The Wonderful Web Ltd
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Additional Enrollment Support Tools to Assist Brokers and Agents with New Groups
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces additional enrollment support tools to assist brokers and agents with new groups. Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc strive to provide brokers and agents the tools they need to successfully enroll groups. Their new... - January 16, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Old Republic Home Protection Employees Give Back During the Holiday Season
‘Tis the season. . . Although the economy may be tough and budgets tight, the employees of Old Republic Home Protection have continued their tradition of giving back and spreading cheer to the local community this holiday season. They generously donated to both an annual food drive and a toy... - January 16, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
Old Republic Home Protection Announces Why I Love ORHP Contest
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” Old Republic Home Protection borrows a phrase from Victorian poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning to announce the “Why I Love ORHP” contest, with winners to be announced on the most celebrated day of love, St. Valentine’s Day... - January 16, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
Provider Insurance Group Web Site Gets Personal for Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Provider Insurance Group, Inc. has launched a revamped web site, making it easier for customers and clients searching for insurance in Massachusetts to access information relevant to their insurance needs. “Our web site now offers compelling and contemporary technology to boost... - January 16, 2009 - Provider Insurance Group
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group Unites for Bone Marrow Drive
The people of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY) are banding together to support the National Bone Marrow Donor Registry, by hosting a bone marrow registration drive for employees at the company’s Hunt Valley headquarters on January 23rd, 2009. The marrow registry drive and a... - January 15, 2009 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Aegon Religare Life Insurance Reveals New Campaign to Help People Plan Better for Their Retirement
AEGON Religare Life Insurance now launches best plan after retirement. - January 15, 2009 - AegonReligare Life Insurance
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. Integrate Systems
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. have completed the technical integration of their two Internet based systems, improving the auto loan process for credit unions and financial institutions to more efficiently review and approve auto loan applications. - January 14, 2009 - RateGenius, Inc.
EXIGIS, LLC. Expands Base of Operations to Better Serve Clients
EXIGIS, LLC. announced today that it will be moving its headquarters to a larger, more advanced office facility. - January 11, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Group Benefit Services, Inc. Of Springfield, MO Earns the Designation of "Expert Insurance Service Provider" for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Group Benefit Services continues its designation from AM Best as an "Expert Insurance Service Provider." - January 09, 2009 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
The Swinden Group Advises Clients of Potentially High Impact Winter Storm for Eastern United States
The Swinden Group is advising a potentially business impacting and travel disrupting storm for the eastern U.S. Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning. - January 07, 2009 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Low Cost Alternative Group Health Plans Available to Eligible Employers
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce low cost alternative Group Health Plans are available to eligible employers located in approved states. United Group Programs, Inc. and Robert D. Edelheit are please to have the OptiMed Product line available. OptiMed... - January 06, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Virtual Galt President to Deliver Two Speeches in Maine
James R. Oaksun, president of Virtual Galt Corporation, a Saco, Maine-based financial consultancy, will be delivering two speeches on the economy this week. “This is a challenging time economically,” Oaksun said, “and people are looking to understand both where we are and where... - January 05, 2009 - Virtual Galt
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Combined Billing Service That Will Allow Emplyorers to Coordinate Billing for Their Service Providers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new combined billing service that will allow employers to have one billing generated as a composite of several unrelated insurance company billings that may offer their products to employer groups along multiple lines of... - January 02, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Hearing Aid Program That Will Begin in February of 2009 for Qualifying Employers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new hearing aid program that will begin in February of 2009 for new business OptiMed mini-medical plans serving employer groups effective on February 1, 2009. This program will provide a valuable hearing aid benefit and... - January 01, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Interactive Telephonic Patient Advocacy Program Which Will Allow Covered and Enrolled Employees.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new interactive telephonic patient advocacy program which will allow covered and enrolled employees whom have exhausted their group benefits to access a UGP Patient Advocate to assist them in the engagement, discussion and negotiation... - December 31, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Old Republic Home Protection Plans Ease Anxiety for Buyers of Foreclosed Homes
Just as the real estate market nationwide is being flooded with more and more foreclosures, purchasers are increasingly concerned with the potential drawbacks of purchasing a foreclosed home, despite the often extremely discounted sale price. A home in foreclosure is generally sold in... - December 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference Announces New Speakers
The Mini Medical Plan and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference would like to announce new speakers to the agenda. - December 24, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Instant Columbus (Ohio) Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
Columbus (Ohio) area residents can now receive instant health insurance quotes from a local broker. Affordable Ohio health insurance plans are provided by Ohioquotes.com, the premier Ohio health insurance broker. - December 22, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Virtual Galt Corporation Announces Creation of LGBT Stock Index
Today, Virtual Galt Corporation announced the creation of the Virtual Galt Pride IndexSM, a passive stock index of companies with strongly supportive LGBT human resource policies. The index is comprised of stock of 97 companies. All the companies are also on the S&P 500 Index. The 97 companies... - December 21, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Auto Insurance Coverage Extends to Furry Companions
In an effort to attract more new customers, auto insurance companies like Progressive are providing auto insurance protection for the insured owner’s pet at no additional charge according to InsuranceBureau.com. - December 21, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) insurance quotes search on their website. InsuranceBureau.com, known for its unbiased informational resources on insurance issues, is endeavoring to help individuals in this struggling... - December 20, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
The Mini Medical and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Address Top Issues
The mini medical and limited medical plan Sales & Marketing Conference to address the issue of “How credit crisis and economy will affect mini medical and limited medical plans and opportunities.” As hundreds of thousands of Americans are terminated from employment this creates a... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference Announces It’s New Topic
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference announces it’s new topic- “How to use the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit to pay for mini medical, limited medical and worksite programs”. The Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit can help employees take... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Holiday Season Creates Unique Problems for Homeowners
InsuranceBureau.com reports that many home insurance companies see a spike in (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) home insurance claims during and after the winter holiday season. With this time of year there are specific perils that homeowners should be aware of. The holiday season may bring along... - December 18, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp
Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability,... - December 17, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto insurance quotes search on their website. - December 17, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Rising Unemployment Rate Prompts Employees to Seek COBRA Alternatives
Swelling ranks of unemployed workers find themselves responsible for health insurance premiums. COBRA allows them to keep benefits, but at their own expense. - December 14, 2008 - Best Healthcare Rates
Healthcare Scouts Partners with www.AAACEUS.com to Offer Discounted Online Continuing Education (CEUS) to Certified Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Scouts, www.healthcarescouts.com, a national leader in recruiting and permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals, based in Maitland, FL, has recently partnered with the continuing education provider, www.AAACEUS.com, of Denver, CO. www.AAACEUS.com is one of the first national online educational services to offer continuing ed for multiple certifications to the nursing, social work, case management and rehabilitation communities. - December 14, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Healthcare Scouts Attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida
The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s “An Inspiring Life”... - December 13, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
VIP Total Protection Package Proposal
Protect your assets properly and gain knowledge on all your insurance needs with this new package proposal. - December 12, 2008 - Peyton Insurance
The Swinden Group Advises Clients on Potential Business and Travel Impacting Winter Storm for the Northeast and New England
The Swinden Group is advising clients of potential business impacting winter storm for the Northeast / New England region Thursday and Friday. - December 12, 2008 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Miami Valley Dance Company Recognized by Ohio Health Insurance Plans
The Miami Valley Dance Company (MVDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the training and teaching of its young dancers. Since 1990, the Company has provided many opportunities for the dancers to perform for diverse audiences throughout the Miami Valley area. It is locally renowned and constantly recognized for its artistic excellence and choreographic innovation. - December 09, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
US Insurance Online Hits 4.5 Million Customer Milestone
Sees Customers Increasing Insurance Research as a Result of Economic Instability. - December 07, 2008 - US Insurance Online
Virtual Galt Announces Stock Research Findings: More Democrats in the Senate Mean Lower Stock Returns
James Oaksun, president of Virtual Galt Corporation, a Saco, Maine-based financial consultancy, has completed path-breaking research on stock returns under different political scenarios. The findings indicated that, for the United States Senate, every 10 additional Democrats resulted in a reduction in real (inflation adjusted) stock returns by about one percent per year. - December 07, 2008 - Virtual Galt
The Swinden Group Helps Companies Stay Ahead of the Storm
The Swinden Group helps companies weather the storms with Weather Risk Management services in order to better prepare for a business impacting severe weather events. - December 07, 2008 - The Swinden Group, LLC
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Take Precautions and Reduce the Risk of Fire with Holiday Decorating
There are a handful of basic safety measures homeowners can take to significantly help reduce the risk of a fire during the festive holiday season. - December 04, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Virtual Galt Announces The Gift of Freedom(SM)
Virtual Galt Corporation announces a new product today. Called The Gift of Freedom(SM), it is a suite of services designed to help people find freedom. - December 02, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Insure4USA.com Launches Website to Provide Local Provider Comparisons
Insure4USA.com recently announced the launch of their new online service which provides individuals with fast, free insurance quotes from their local insurance representatives. Unlike other websites that use nationwide services to fill customer insurance requests, Insure4USA.com aims to provide its users with results from insurance companies that the individual can meet with face-to-face. - December 02, 2008 - Insure4USA
Instant Cincinnati Area Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
If you live in the Cincinnati area, instant health insurance quotes are now provided by Ohioquotes.com. - November 29, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
First Rehab Life Launches 3-times DBL
The new, optional Benefit Level provides up to Three Times the Statutory Disability Benefits mandated by the State of NY. - November 27, 2008 - ShelterPoint
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
SIA Group Announces New Marketing Director
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Claire Woodward has joined the firm as marketing director. In this position, she will be responsible for the strategic planning and development of SIA... - November 23, 2008 - SIA Group