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Managing Partner to Participate in National Sales Summit

Employee benefits company's managing partner to co-chair committee. - May 30, 2014 - Sonus Benefits

Premier Prizm Solutions Announces a New Business Development Manager

Premier Prizm Solutions, LLC and Prizm Solutions in Medical Management, Inc. (PPS), headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey, are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Shelby Johnson, as Business Development Manager. Mr. Johnson offers 25 years of successful healthcare sales experience,... - May 29, 2014 - Premier Prizm Solutions

Pet Health Insurance Professionals Attend DC Summit

Summit is the one time each year you’ll find the top dogs in pet health insurance all in the same room. Add in the coolest cats in marketing from other key industries, and you’ve got a powerful pack charged with all the news you need to know about this growing field. This year’s... - May 28, 2014 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association

Financial Planning Firm, Speir Financial, Hosts Workshop on Retirement Income: "What Are My Options"

Financial Planning Firm, Speir Financial Services, will hold seminar on Retirement Income “What are my Options” featuring James J Speir, prominent member in the metro Detroit community and founder of Speir Financial Services. Speir will be hosting this event at Ginopolis Bar-B-Q... - May 21, 2014 - Speir Financial

Former Nationstar Senior High Risk Analyst Libby Johnson Launches Due Diligence Consulting Firm in Washington, DC

Newly launched company, High-Risk Analytics, helps investors recover losses from servicing errors. - May 20, 2014 - High-Risk Analytics

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Traci Herring as New Marketing Representative for Northern California

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired a new Marketing Representative, Traci Herring. Previously in her career, Traci has worked in many capacities in the insurance business including experience as an agent, underwriter, trainer and marketing representative. Traci will be charged with... - May 19, 2014 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

“Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa’s Smiles Delivering Troupe!” Sends Out Encouragement to Children in a Disaster-Hit Area

On March 16th and 17th, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. hosted puppet shows jointly with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in a disaster-hit area, Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. The shows drew an audience of approximately 120 people, mainly children with their parents. - May 18, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington Announces Officer Appointments

Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington, headquartered in Flemington, NJ announced the following appointments: Patrick Allard has been named Vice President of Claims. Mr. Allard has over 20 years of multi-line claims and management experience. He joined Farmers of Flemington in September 2010 and... - May 09, 2014 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington

Indico Solutions Announce Release of New Guidelines Development and Dissemination Software Platform

Advanced software as a service, clinical guidelines development platform from Indico Solutions supports IOM compliant processes (systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, external review and more) and includes support for custom websites, mobile apps, EMR/EHR/CDS support as well as traditional publishing. - May 05, 2014 - Indico

Longwood Florida Allstate Insurance Agency Launches Auto Accident Guide

Kimco Insurance, Inc. – Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency Announces Their Online Guide Entitled “What To Do If You’re Involved In An Auto Accident.” - May 03, 2014 - Kimco Insurance Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency

Over 18,000 People Have Taken Part in “SAVE JAPAN Project” by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. have held a grand total of 325 events over three years starting in FY2011 as part of their SAVE JAPAN Project, in which more than 18,000 people have taken part. - May 03, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Longwood, Florida Allstate Agency Launches Auto Insurance Checklist for New Florida Residents

Kimco Insurance, Inc. – Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency Offers Recommendations for Auto Insurance For Residents New to the State of Florida. - May 02, 2014 - Kimco Insurance Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency

Premier Prizm Solutions - Change in Ownership

Premier Prizm Solutions, LLC and Prizm Solutions in Medical Management, Inc. (PPS), headquartered in Marlton, New Jersey, are pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Diekmann, RN, BA, CCP-CPC, the original founder of Prizm Solutions in Medical Management, as the PPS Group’s Chairman and President. Through Diekmann’s buy-out of Michael Kennedy and Neil Herbst, she is now PPS’s sole shareholder. - April 29, 2014 - Premier Prizm Solutions

The Starr Group Hires Taylor Nyarangi as Group Benefits Consultant

The Starr Group welcomes new benefits consultant, Taylor Nyarangi. - April 18, 2014 - The Starr Group

Insure Your Motor Offers Performance Insurance to Fast Car Enthusiasts

Cheap finance deals make it easy for young drivers to secure loans on high performance cars, but how easy is it to find insurance for these high risk vehicles? Insure Your Motor has a solution. - April 10, 2014 - Insure Your Motor

zIngenuity Announces Two New Principals

zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Steve Mageras and Steve Beagles have become principals of the firm. Their promotions coincide with the growth that zIngenuity is experiencing in its mortgage services and strategic investments businesses. Steve Mageras joined zIngenuity... - April 09, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.

zIngenuity Appoints Vice President of Operations

zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Kyle Schultz joined the firm as Vice President of Operations overseeing all mortgage related services and client delivery for the firm. Kyle joined zIngenuity in 2013 and comes to zIngenuity with significant mortgage experience gained at... - April 08, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.

CornerStone Title Joins Hillsborough Title Family of Companies

Hillsborough Title Acquisition of CornerStone Title Marks Strategic Expansion Into the Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida, Area - April 04, 2014 - CornerStone Title

zIngenuity Appoints New Vice President of Business Development

zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Bradley Young has joined the firm as Vice President of Business Development and will work with zIngenuity’s existing sales team to continue driving growth for the firm’s servicing quality control and mortgage risk consulting... - April 03, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Longwood, Florida Insurance Agency in Wekiva Springs Area Joins Winter Park Chamber of Commerce

KKim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency announces their new affiliation with the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida. Kimco Insurance, Inc. offers a complete line of auto insurance, commercial auto insurance and power sports insurance that includes coverage for boats, motorcycles, RV’s, ATV’s, dirt bikes, motor-homes, trailers and golf carts. Kimco Insurance, Inc. also offers life insurance, home and property insurance to Central Florida residents. - April 03, 2014 - Kimco Insurance Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency

zIngenuity Hires New Managing Director

zIngenuity, Inc. (www.zingenuity.com), announced today that Joseph DeDominicis has joined the firm as Managing Director to further develop the Company’s servicing quality control, origination, and mortgage risk consulting services. Joe comes with a wealth of experience within the industry,... - April 02, 2014 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Longwood, Florida Allstate Auto Insurance Agency Awarded for Outstanding Customer Service

Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency in the Wekiva Springs area of Longwood, Florida has earned the Premier Agency Designation recognition for its performance and customer service. - April 02, 2014 - Kimco Insurance Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency

GroupHEALTH Release of Reserve™ Now Available to Groups of 16+ Employees

Organizations with 16 or more employees – down from the previous minimum of 50 or more employees – can now qualify for the GroupHEALTH Release of Reserve™ program (http://bit.ly/GroupHEALTH-RoR), Matt Houghton, CEO of GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions™ announced today. - March 28, 2014 - GroupHEALTH

Sompo Japan Named as One of the World's Most Ethical Companies for Fourth Year in a Row

Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. (President： Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2014 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 20, 2014. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute is... - March 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Longwood Florida Allstate Insurance Agency Launches New Website

Kimco Insurance, Inc. – Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency announces the launch of their new website featuring auto insurance, commercial auto insurance, boat insurance, RV insurance, motorcycle insurance, dirt bike and ATV insurance, life insurance and home owners insurance. - March 24, 2014 - Kimco Insurance Inc. - Kim Williams Allstate Insurance Agency

Allison Thornhill Joins South Coast Surety

Allison brings her considerable skill and experience to National Surety Wholesaler, South Coast Surety. - March 13, 2014 - South Coast Surety

Benefit Management Administrators Announces Member Mobile App

Benefit Management Administrators (BMA), a San Antonio, TX-based third-party administrator today announces the release of their mobile app for plan members, available now. “BMA has created a more convenient extension of our web portal,” said Grace Saenz, Vice President of Sales and... - March 13, 2014 - BMA

The Starr Group Hires Karen Bartholomew as Group Benefits Account Manager

With over 32 years of experience in the insurance industry, Karen Bartholomew joins The Starr Group. - March 08, 2014 - The Starr Group

NKSJ Holdings Awarded "Bronze Class" in RobecoSAM's Sustainability Rating

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. has received the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment. - March 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Final Report Meeting of Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program 2013 for the Great East Japan Earthquake

Sompo Japan Insurance, Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. held a meeting to present the final report on the Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program on Monday, December 16, 2013. - March 08, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

BMA Announces FSA Store Partnership

Benefit Management Administrators (BMA), a San Antonio, TX- based third-party administrator today announces a new partnership with FSA Store, a New York based e-commerce website for healthcare. BMA’s partnership with FSA Store brings plan members a one-stop shop for healthcare products that... - February 15, 2014 - BMA

GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Makes Significant Investment in Calgary-based groupSource LP

GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions and Gary Mitchell, a highly respected professional in the group benefits industry, have jointly acquired group insurance provider groupSource LP. - January 29, 2014 - GroupHEALTH

South Coast Surety Announces 2013 as a Banner Year

South Coast Surety closed out 2013 strongly, posting its largest year ever in premium and commission production. For the first time in South Coast Surety’s nearly 20 years of operation they generated more than $8 million in premium, with a near 50/50 split of contract and commercial bond production. This was accomplished while growing both the gross and net volume by more than 10%. - January 28, 2014 - South Coast Surety

Sompo Japan Foundation Commits Total of 2.7 Million Yen for Social Welfare Programs in ASEAN Countries

Sompo Japan Foundation makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to improve overseas social welfare. Upon soliciting applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that carry out social welfare activities in ASEAN member nations, the Foundation has decided to provide a total of about 2.7 million Yen. - January 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners

Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners

OK Tire Chooses GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to Provide New Employee Benefits Plan

K Tire Stores Inc. chose GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to provide their employee benefits plan, GroupHEALTH CEO Matt Houghton announced today. The plan will roll out on February 1, 2014 to over 450 employees. GroupHEALTH North, a GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Advisor Partner from Prince George,... - January 23, 2014 - GroupHEALTH

Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Named One of the 2014 Best Companies to Work for in New York State

Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc., a full service Insurance/Risk Management Agency, has been named one of the Best Companies to work for in New York State for 2014. Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. celebrated its 85th anniversary in September, 2013 and has been a thriving New York State business... - January 10, 2014 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.

Sompo Japan Lending "Sunflowers" by Van Gogh to Bring Hope in Japan's Earthquake-Affected Region

Sompo Japan announces its decision to lend out Vincent Van Gogh's "Sunflowers" from the collection of Sompo Japan, to the "Special Exhibition: Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers'" to be held at the Miyagi Museum of Art from July 15 to August 31, 2014. - January 10, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Benefit Management Administrators Announces Joint Business Venture with HIX Partners

BMA is entering into a strategic partnership with HIX partners. - January 01, 2014 - BMA

ROC Insurance Services Now Offers Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits

ROC Insurances Services is proud to introduce Colonial Life Voluntary Benefits, offered by the Paul Revere Life Insurance Company. "This company broadens and deepens our healthcare representation to the individual and group market," says Doug Warner, VP. Colonial Life provides individuals... - December 28, 2013 - ROC Insurance Services, Inc

Free Review Finds Life Insurance Claims Being Underpaid by Insurers

A free review of life insurance claim payments is offered by the Center for Life Insurance Disputes. This review has found that insurers owe claimants more money than they are paying. - December 26, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes

Group Benefit Services (GBS) Welcomes Kim Angeles as Operations Manager

Group Benefit Services (GBS), an industry leading Third Party Administration firm, is proud to announce that Kim Angeles has been named as the firm's Operations Manager (OM). Kim joins the GBS team after having spent 14 years with Infinite Innovations. Ms. Angeles brings more than 21 years of... - December 26, 2013 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.

Reed Group Releases Beta Formulary for ACOEM Practice Guidelines

New formulary makes industry-leading ACOEM treatment guidelines significantly more useful for clinicians, adjusters and other professionals who want to determine whether a medication is appropriate or not for a specific disorder. Free access to platform for users willing to offer feedback (take a short survey) after trying out the formulary. - December 20, 2013 - Reed Group

Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Certified ISO14001 for All Its 400 Offices in Japan -Introducing CSR and Environmental Management System Based on ISO26000 Guidelines

Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Insurance have constructed the Largest Environmental Management System of any Financial Institution in Japan. One of the greatest features of these systems is that they focus not only on environmental, but social issues based on ISO26000 guidelines pertaining to human rights, consumer issues and other core subjects as well. - December 19, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Bell Earns Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) Certification

Frances Bell with Keller Williams Peace River Partners, Punta Gorda, FL, has earned the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR®) Certification in recognition of her experience, knowledge and expertise in the short sales and foreclosure market. “I am committed to providing outstanding... - December 15, 2013 - Keller Williams Peace River Partners

Andrews Earns National Designation Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI)

Paul Andrews with Keller Williams Peace River Partners, Punta Gorda, FL, has earned the designation of GRI. The Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the nationally-recognized mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. - December 15, 2013 - Keller Williams Peace River Partners

E-Bike Commuters Gain Recognition and Insurance; Insurance Company Offers Coverage for Electric-Assisted Bicycles and Their Riders

E-bikes, bicycles with power assist provided by an electric motor, are rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative method of transportation in metropolitan areas. Until recently, e-bike riders were not covered by insurance. Velosurance, a Fort Lauderdale, FL based insurance agency that launched a... - December 10, 2013 - Velosurance

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