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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
GroupHEALTH Experiences Continued Growth Through an Innovative Approach to Providing Group Benefit Solutions
Located in South Surrey with clients throughout Canada, the company, which is one of the top employers in the city, had outgrown its previous location and has moved to a bigger, more functional space. - December 05, 2013 - GroupHEALTH
GroupHEALTH Announces Top Producers at Advisor Partner Summit
GroupHEALTH, a third-party administrator of group benefits, awarded their top performers in the categories of Top Producers of the Year, 100% Client Retention, and the Industry Pioneer Award. - December 05, 2013 - GroupHEALTH
The Starr Group Names Piontek IT Director
The Starr Group is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Mark Piontek to IT Director. - December 04, 2013 - The Starr Group
BMA and HPS Organize Food Drive Benefiting the San Antonio Food Bank
BMA was able to donate over 2,900 pounds of food to the San Antonio Food Bank. - November 28, 2013 - BMA
Sompo Japan Co-Sponsors the Picture Book Donation Project for Children in Myanmar
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. announced that it is co-sponsoring the HEARTHEART Project to deliver picture books to children around the world. - November 28, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
HPS and BMA Organize Food Drive Benefitting the San Antonio Food Bank
HPS and BMA donated over 2,900 lbs. of food to the San Antonio Food Bank. - November 27, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
The Starr Group Names Arndt Vice President - Operations
The Starr Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Maureen Arndt to Vice President – Operations effective November 2013. Arndt moves to the Vice President - Operations role from her former position as Director of Operations. She will be responsible for spearheading all of The Starr... - November 22, 2013 - The Starr Group
BMA Announces Organ Transplant Program Partnership with Fairmont Specialty
BMA is pleased to announce their Organ Transplant Program partnership with Fairmont Specialty. - November 22, 2013 - BMA
IndiaFirst Life Completes 4 Successful Years in the Indian Life Insurance Industry
One of the youngest and fastest growing life insurers in the country, IndiaFirst Life celebrated its fourth successful year of operations in the Indian insurance sector. - November 22, 2013 - IndiaFirst Life Insurance
ForeSIGHT Medical Introduces Advanced Analytics Reporting Tool for Managing Escalating Workers’ Compensation Surgical Implant Costs
Workers' compensation leader ForeSIGHT Medical releases new reporting and analytics tool that helps identify and control escalating costs in surgical procedures involving implants. - November 21, 2013 - ForeSIGHT Medical
The Final Countdown: Teenage Explorer Parker Liautaud Departs for the Willis Resilience Expedition
Watch the journey unfold at www.willisresilience.com - November 20, 2013 - Willis
GRBM Inc., the Contractors Insurance Agency, Relocates to Brewster New York
GRBM Inc, the Contractors Insurance Agency, has relocated to 2022 Route 22 Brewster New York. - November 14, 2013 - GRBM Inc
Obamacare Identity Theft Safe-Guard, by InsureAcare's Incredible Insurance Agents.
Identity Theft criminals have used Obamacare to commit their crimes. A new instructional video is now available that eliminates this problem. - November 06, 2013 - InsureAcare
Collins Einhorn Farrell Earns National Recognition Among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers®
Collins Einhorn Farrell was selected as a Tier 1 firm in the Detroit metropolitan rankings in seven practice areas. - November 06, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
AIB, Announces Launch of Customizable Private Exchange Technology to Help Employers and Employees Through the Revolution Occurring in Health Insurance
This approach allows even the smallest of businesses to offer their employees quality health-related benefits, while maximizing the IRS approved benefits of tax savings for both the employer and employees. - November 02, 2013 - American Insurance Benefits
New Website Launch Focuses on International Expatriate Health Insurance Solutions
Xact Risk Solutions launches new expatriate healthcare focused website. - November 01, 2013 - Xact Risk Solutions
TFP Brokerage P & C Partnership Program New Hire
Laura L. O'Dea to Serve as Manager of Strategic Relationships for TFP Brokerage Partnership Program for Property and Casualty Insurance Agencies. - November 01, 2013 - TFP Brokerage
RHSA Canada Launches New, Updated Website
Health Spending Account provider uses website to answer customer questions. - October 28, 2013 - RHSA
Acer Launches Extended Warranty Program
Acer Philippines Inc. has announced its partnership with Asia Warranty Services to provide Extended Warranty Program to Acer laptops, desktops, tablets and projectors for its commercial segment. - October 18, 2013 - Asia Warranty Services
Cumulative J-VER Carbon Offset Amount for Disaster-Stricken Areas Reaches 10,000 t-CO2
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. (President: Masaya Futamiya), supports low-carbon reconstruction projects*1 in the disaster-stricken areas, with the aim of contributing to the swift reconstruction of the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake and the creation of environmentally friendly... - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Index
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. has been selected for inclusion in the DJSI World index of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Shows Held by Sompo Japan’s Volunteer Organization in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. hosted theater shows with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. - October 18, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
AFC Home Warranty Winner of 2013 Award
Home-warranty-company-reviews.com released the winner of the 2013 home warranty company of the year to AFC Home Warranty for the 5th year in a row. - October 17, 2013 - America's 1st Choice Warranty
Broker William Perrault Joins Keller Williams Realty Peace River Partners
Keller Williams Realty announced that William J. (Bill) Perrault, GRI, SFR, has joined the Keller Williams Realty - Peace River Partners Market Center as a licensed real estate broker and part of the management team. Perrault has been in the real estate industry in the Charlotte/Sarasota County... - October 16, 2013 - Keller Williams Peace River Partners
Sapp of Keller Williams Peace River Partners Earns Prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® Designation
Patty Sapp with Keller Williams Peace River Partners, Punta Gorda, FL, has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® designation in recognition of her experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. “I am committed to providing outstanding service... - October 16, 2013 - Keller Williams Peace River Partners
Nipponkoa Insurance Reached Carbon Neutral Goal for FY 2012
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. announced that it achieved carbon - neutral for FY 2012 after offsetting the entire amount of its CO 2 emissions produced through all of its business activities. This represents the first time that an insurance company in Japan has offset the entire amount of CO 2 emissions produced through all of its business activities, including employee commuting and logistics, to achieve complete carbon - neutrality. - October 10, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa Donate Pro Bono Services to Support the Reconstruction of the Great East Japan Earthquake
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. will carry out an Employee Dispatch Pro Bono Program starting July 29, 2013 that will dispatch employees to help support organizations working on the reconstruction efforts in areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. - October 10, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
PeopleSurance is Licensed to Sell in the Federally Facilitated Marketplace
PeopleSurance is licensed to sell individual health insurance to individuals qualified to purchase health insurance through the Federally Facilitated Marketplace as well as through its private health insurance exchange. - October 08, 2013 - PeopleSurance
Health Portal Solutions Announces Telemedicine Partnership with CareClix
Health Portal Solutions (HPS), a San Antonio, TX-based web portal developer today announces their partnership with CareClix, a telemedicine company based in the Washington, DC area. By integrating with CareClix, HPS’ web portals will allow plan members or patients to schedule an appointment... - October 05, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Independent Insurance Agency Take First Place at Fittest Execs Competition
Milwaukee area independent insurance agency takes first place at Fittest Execs competition. - October 03, 2013 - The Starr Group
Attorney Sarah E. Blalock Added to Collins Einhorn Farrell General and Professional Liability Practice Groups
Blalock will focus her practice on the defense of general and professional liability claims. Prior to her arrival at Collins Einhorn, she gained valuable experience as a trial lawyer while working for the Wayne County (Mich.) Prosecutor’s Office. - October 03, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
The Public Servants Defense Agency Publishes Results of Its Law Enforcement National Survey on Career Protection
In May 2013, The Public Servants Defense Agency (PSDA) surveyed active and retired law enforcement officers regarding their views on the issues they face in order to protect their career. The questionnaire also elicited feedback on their perceived vulnerability to administrative, civil, or criminal... - October 02, 2013 - Public Servants Defense Agency
Nation Safe Drivers Raises Money in Unique Ways for Breast Cancer Awareness
Nation Safe Drivers, one of the largest suppliers of auto-related, supplemental products since 1962, has teamed up once again with the American Cancer Society to raise money for their Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Foundation fund. - September 29, 2013 - Nation Safe Drivers
Spokane Safety Saturday Presented by AAG Insurance
AAG Insurance invites you to attend Spokane Safety Saturday. September 21st, 2013, AAG Insurance (next to Wal-Mart in Airway Heights) 10am-2pm. - September 20, 2013 - AAG Insurance
Glenn Backus Named President of TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Announcing important management change as Glenn Backus was named President of third party administrator Alternative Service Concepts. - September 11, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
NKSJ Holdings Published Corporate Responsibility Communication 2013
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) has published Corporate Responsibility Communication 2013 that reports on the NKSJ Group’s initiatives concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR). - August 30, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Tena West, Michael Leggett and Davanna Jared Join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment
Tena West, Michael Leggett and Davanna Jared join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment as Actuarial Recruiters. - August 29, 2013 - ClaudePenland.com
New $75,000 ICC Property Broker Bond Now Available
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) implementation of the new $75,000 bond requirement starts 10/1/2013. South Coast Surety has surety programs Now in place to handle all sizes of broker and freight forwarder companies. - August 16, 2013 - South Coast Surety
Irwin Siegel Agency Named Certified Market Specialist on the MarketScout Exchange
Irwin Siegel Agency named Certified Market Specialist (CMS) for Social Services on the MarketScout Exchange. - August 16, 2013 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Benefit Management Administrators Collects Supplies for Local Elementary School
Benefit Management Administrators (BMA) and Health Portal Solutions (HPS), organized a school supply drive for Inez Foster Elementary, a local school in San Antonio. - August 11, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Appeal of Life Insurance Denial Gets $1 Million Claim Paid
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes opened their own investigation of a couples life insurance claim and discovered the problems that were keeping the insurer from paying the claim. The Center submitted an appeal, which was accepted, and the insurer paid the $1 million life insurance claim. - July 30, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Mobile Insurance Quote Site Announced
PeopleSurance announces a beta version of its site with a mobile insurance quote platform and subsequent releases to take place in the third quarter of 2013. - July 26, 2013 - PeopleSurance
What Are Adjuster Claim Handling Traps, Lisa Wagner with TPA Alternative Service Concepts Explains
The topic of “Blips, Bloopers and Blunders” will be presented by a panel Tuesday 8/20 at WCEC, to discuss how to avoid traps that are intentionally and unintentionally set for adjusters by a variety of people during the handling of a typical claim. - July 25, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
$255,000 Recovered from a Major Life Insurance Company by The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a client recover thousands of dollars in surrender charges from a life insurance policy. - July 24, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Citizen Participatory Project Protects Endangered Species Throughout Japan - SAVE JAPAN Project by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. This is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NPOs/NGOs and other organizations across Japan. - July 21, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Satori World Medical, the leader in surgical tourism, announces the appointment of physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich to its board of directors. Dr. Gerenraich will provide strategic input and direction on the development of Satori World Medical and the overall Satori... - July 20, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Steven Lash of Satori World Medical to Speak at 2013 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Chicago, IL
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Tourism and Lowering Healthcare Costs. - July 19, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model
Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners
Florida Health Insurance Exchange Announced
PeopleSurance announces the creation of a private Florida health insurance exchange for immediate availability to Florida residents. - July 11, 2013 - PeopleSurance