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zIngenuity Acquires Irwin Reinsurance Corporation
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm that provides mortgage fulfillment, quality control, and repurchase defense for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired Irwin Reinsurance Corporation (“IrwinRe”), a Vermont domiciled captive reinsurance company and merged it into... - June 18, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
PeopleSurance Announces the Creation of a Virginia Health Insurance Exchange
PeopleSurance has created an option for consumers in Virginia of a private health insurance exchange. Virginia has elected not to administer a state run exchange forcing consumers to utilize the federally run health exchange. - June 12, 2013 - PeopleSurance
Nipponkoa Provides Reconstruction Support Through Carbon Offsetting Utilizing Offset Credits (J-VER) from Disaster-Stricken Areas
Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd., supports low-carbon reconstruction projects 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 communities. - June 03, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
NKSJ Group Receives Honorable Mention Award at “4th Make a CHANGE Day Award”
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) announced that NKSJ Group has been awarded the Honorable Mention Award at the 4th Make a CHANGE Day Award. During the month of October 2012, the NKSJ Group organized activities across Japan as part of the NKSJ Volunteer Day program held to coincide... - May 31, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Reconstruction Project by Preserved Flowers - Made in Sendai Project
The Preserved Flower Project started as support for reconstruction efforts in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake. It is being jointly operated by Hibiyakadan Co., Ltd., Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. and Nipponkoa Insurance Co., Ltd. Through this project, 300 preserved flower made and arranged by residents of the temporary housing complex in Sendai City will be packaged as Mother’s Day gifts and sold from Wednesday, May 1 at various locations. - May 31, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Shows Held by Sompo Japan’s Volunteer Organization in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture
On Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21, Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. hosted theater shows with the NPO Aichi Puppetry Center in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture. The events drew an audience of approximately 80 people, mainly children with their parents and guardians. - May 31, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Collins Einhorn Farrell Attorney Kevin P. Moloughney Named President of the Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Moloughney’s practice focuses on the defense of personal injury and property damage claims. He has also maintained an active practice litigating insurance coverage disputes. - May 30, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Mace Life Benefits Uses Life Settlements to Benefit Businesses
Using a retired employee's key-man insurance policy owned by the company can be a great source of capital for businesses. - May 29, 2013 - Mace Life Benefits
Life Insurance Quotes Direct Has Announced the Launch of Their New Website
Life insurance Quotes direct, Australia's leading insurance comparison portal have launched their new website online. - May 29, 2013 - Life Insurance Quotes Direct
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed GAP Program
OptiMed GAP is specifically designed to help save direct health insurance premium costs by allowing employers greater freedom in selecting lower cost high deductible plans or plans with higher out of pocket coinsurance maximums. - May 15, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Collins Einhorn Farrell Attorneys Michael Sullivan and David Anderson to Represent Firm at IADC Roundtable, May 16
Sullivan is serving as the program chair and moderator for the event, which focuses on “Managing the Tripartite Relationship.” Anderson is among several other lawyers and industry professionals scheduled as featured speakers. He is participating in a panel discussion on “When the Tripartite Relationship is Challenged by Coverage Issues.” - May 10, 2013 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Jim Revis Promoted to New Assistant Vice President Position for TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Revis promoted from claim supervisor/account manager to newly created assistant vice president executive position with oversight of five regional claim offices. - May 09, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
zIngenuity Announces Launch of Its Redesigned Website
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and mortgage fulfillment services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has redesigned its website to align with current service offerings. “The mortgage market continues to undergo an unprecedented level of change, and zIngenuity has... - May 06, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Dane Street Announces Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN as Vice President of Operations
Dane Street, a leading URAC accredited provider of Peer Review services to the Workers Compensation, Disability, Pharmacy, Auto and Group Health markets, today announced that Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN has joined Dane Street as Vice President of Operations. Kathy brings over 20 years of... - May 02, 2013 - Dane Street
AIC Underwriters Hires Chief Marketing Officer
AIC Underwriters, LLC (AICU) announces the appointment of Thomas E. Hickey, CIC as the chief marketing officer. In his role, Mr. Hickey will be responsible for driving the overall marketing for AICU’s products and services. He will oversee business development and establish distribution... - May 02, 2013 - AIC Underwriters LLC
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program
The OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program gives an option for Mid to Large employers with low group participation to potentially offer a cost saving Health Insurance plan to their full-time employees and comply with the employer provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). - May 01, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Health Portal Solution Launches New Website: hpsglobal.net
Health Portal Solutions is proud to announce today it has officially launched its new website: hpsglobal.net. - April 30, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
Satori World Medical to Exhibit at 2013 State and Local Government Benefits Association National Conference in San Antonio, TX
Satori World Medical will be participating at the upcoming State and Local Government Benefits Association (SALGBA) Conference in San Antonio, TX on April 30-May 1, 2013. The company is looking forward to demonstrating why they are the leaders in Surgical Tourism, also referred to as medical travel... - April 28, 2013 - Satori World Medical
SatoriTG, Subsidiary of Satori World Medical, Announces Attendance at Upcoming 2013 Transgender Conferences
Kevin Poling, Director of Patient Services with Satori World Medical will be participating and providing presentations at a number of upcoming transgender conferences this spring. - April 25, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Bobby Bowden to Keynote at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
Legendary former Coach Bobby Bowden will deliver a keynote address at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference on August 19 in Orlando. - April 25, 2013 - Workers Compensation Institute
The O’Neill Group Attends Prestigious Network Exchange
Beyond Insurance Global Network attended by The O'Neill Group. - April 24, 2013 - The O'Neill Group
IndiaFirst Life Grows at 34%; Defies Industry Trend
1) Garnered Rs. 1,316 crore business in FY 2012-13 2) Gross New Business Premium and APE grew by 34% respectively; while Policies increased by 8% 3) Won the Model Insurer Award (Asia) for the 3rd successive year 4) Launched MagicBoard, a one-of-its kind portable sales process tool. In what's... - April 24, 2013 - IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Experienced Attorney Named to Monge & Associates Team
The Social Security Disability Attorneys adds Pamela Hitchcock to legal staff. - April 12, 2013 - Accident & Disability Attorneys of Monge & Associates
The Homestar Group Responds as Massive Hail Storm Hits South Atlanta Suburbs - Latest Update
The Homestar Group (www.homestargroup.net) with locations nationwide is currently responding to a large number of heavily-damaged roofing, siding and gutter issues caused by a violent hail storm that ripped through the southern Atlanta suburbs of Stockbridge, Ellenwood, Douglasville, Jonesboro and Hampton. Some of the hardest hit areas include Henry County, Douglas County, Dekalb County, & Clayton County. - April 10, 2013 - The Homestar Group
NKSJ Holdings Receives “Bronze Class” Distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereinafter “NKSJ Holdings”) has received the RobecoSAM Bronze Class distinction in RobecoSAM’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment.*1 Having earned the SAM Silver Class distinction in 2012, NKSJ Holdings has been recognized for the third consecutive year... - April 06, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes
Bluegrass Family Health Celebrates Its 20th Birthday
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc., (BFH) a subsidiary of Baptist Health, Louisville KY, is a not-for-profit managed care insurance corporation. BFH originated, by Baptist Health-Lexington (Central Baptist Hospital), April 20, 1993 and received its Certificate of Authority from the Kentucky Department... - April 04, 2013 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
Paper Trace Investigations LLC is Moving
Paper Trace Investigations LLC is a Minnetonka, MN based investigations company, offering a wide range of investigative services; from surveillance and undercover investigations to skip tracing and witness interviews. Paper Trace Investigations is expanding and moving into the Metropolitan Financial Center in Minnetonka, MN. - April 03, 2013 - Paper Trace Investigations
Sompo Japan Makes Donations Through FY2012 E-Koto CSR Point System
CSR efforts of employees are converted to monetary value; Donations will be made to NGOs active in areas stricken by earthquake and tsunami. - April 02, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
PRO Found Recovery Solutions Inc., Opts for Advanced Security Measures, Completes SSAE 16 Type I Audit
This advanced auditing standard will further strengthen PRO Founds' position as an extension of our customer's own governance and compliance program. - March 30, 2013 - PRO Found Recovery Solutions Inc.
Caprock Healthplans Has Partnered with Health Portal Solutions
Caprock HealthPlans (https://www.caprockhp.com/), a leading third party administrator in Lubbock, Texas has partnered with Health Portal Solutions (www.HPSGlobal.net), an innovator in web portal technology and healthcare data management, as their web portal service provider. Caprock HealthPlans... - March 28, 2013 - Health Portal Solutions
New Blog by H & H Insurance Professionals is Top Insurance Information Resource
H & H Insurance Professionals has taken on the role of keeping the public informed digitally on insurance industry news and tips. The company recently created a blog on their website that focuses on educating its readers on the ins and outs of homeowner’s, auto, life, jewelry, umbrella, and business insurance. - March 22, 2013 - H & H Insurance Professionals
Sompo Japan Selected as One of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President : Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, "Sompo Japan") was selected as one of the Ethisphere 2013 World’s Most Ethical Companies as announced on March 6, 2013. 1. About Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies The Ethisphere Institute, an... - March 20, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Beacon Insurance Group Exhibiting at the 2013 SCANPO Together. For Good. Nonprofit Summit
Beacon Insurance Group, a South Carolina Independent Insurance Agency, will be exhibiting at the South Carolina Association of Non Profit Organizations (SCANPO) Annual Summit. The 2013 Summit, which begins on March 13th and continues through March 15th, is being held at the Hyatt Regency in... - March 12, 2013 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Casentric Announces Launch of CaseXpert™, a Liability and Damage Resolution Platform
Casentric, LLC, a provider of software for property and casualty claims, launches CaseXpert™, an innovative SaaS application that helps adjusters effectively investigate, evaluate and negotiate the damage and liability components of property and casualty claims. - March 09, 2013 - Casentric
PeopleSurance® Announces Registered Trademark
PeopleSurance® announces it has been granted a registered trademark by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. - February 26, 2013 - PeopleSurance
Grayless Insurance Announces New Options for Homeowners Insurance
For those looking to seal a deal in the field of homeowners insurance in Houston, Grayless Ins has good news. The company has put together a new series of services which include even homeowners insurance for Rosenberg TX. - February 24, 2013 - Grayless Insurance
Ensurity Networks Makes Healthcare More Bearable and Affordable
Ensurity Group Health programs are set to revolutionize day to day healthcare needs. - February 22, 2013 - Ensurity Networks
New Client Advice Centre Connects NicheTC to Clients
NicheTC launches New Client Advice Centre Connects. For the first month the expert advice is Free. - February 20, 2013 - Niche Trade Credit
IndiaFirst Launches 2nd Phase of Its Social Responsibility Initiative - AutoLife
IndiaFirst Life Insurance, a joint venture between two public sector banks - Bank of Baroda and Andhra Bank along with UK's risk, wealth and investment company Legal & General today announced launched the second phase of their social responsibility initiative AutoLife. - February 20, 2013 - IndiaFirst Life Insurance
Benefits|Wholesale Launches New Brand for Promoting Direct to Consumer Telemedicine
Benefits|Wholesale, a leader in group telemedicine plan sales, has launched their newest brand, DocDial. With a major focus on bringing telemedicine/telehealth to the mainstream, DocDial will be setting the pace for consumer awareness. Many telemedicine providers whose primary focus was on group... - February 15, 2013 - DocDial
Telemedicine Leader, DocDial, Unleashes Direct to Consumer Telemedicine for 2013
DocDial offers telemedicine solutions fit for any budget with full-access telemedicine plans starting at just $6.95/mo. Through DocDial’s high volume commitments and strategic partnerships with only the top telemedicine providers, DocDial continues to offer the best services at the lowest... - February 14, 2013 - DocDial
PHM International President to Address Self-Funded Health Plans in Kentucky
“Too often it’s the employee left paying the medical bills,” said Hank Kearney, president of PHM International. Challenges to self-insurance plans will be addressed by Mr. Kearney at the CKY AHU Symposium in Lexington for health insurance agents. - February 11, 2013 - PHM International, Inc.
Rapid Recovery Services, LLC, Montvale, NJ Proudly Announces Staff Successfully Completing WRT Certification
IICRC proudly announces that Tom Melillo and Nick Washnik of Rapid Recovery Services in New Jersey qualified as a Certified WRT Technician. - February 10, 2013 - Rapid Recovery Services, LLC
Advanced Air Ambulance Provider Mercy Jets Announces Plan to Contribute to Heart Month
Mercy Jets has announced it will make contributions to heart-related charities during the month of February in honor of Heart Month. The advanced air ambulance transportation and medical escort company is placing a special focus on cardiac and heart-related health. While the medical transport... - February 10, 2013 - Mercy Jets
NKSJ Holdings Received “Prime” Status by German CSR Ratings Agency Oekom Research AG
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) has been given the CSR rating of “Prime” status by German CSR rating agency Oekom Research AG (“Oekom”) in its biannual review of corporate sustainability activities. 1. Outline of Oekom’s CSR ratings Oekom is a global... - February 08, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Satori World Medical Announces “Spotlight” TV interview with George Chamberlin on NBC's "Money Matters”
Steven Lash, President & CEO of Satori World Medical, was recently interviewed by George Chamberlin of “Money Matters” regarding medical travel and how it can help address the rising cost of healthcare in the United States. - February 02, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Sompo Japan Foundation Provides Social Welfare “Overseas Grants” Grants Totaling 4 Million Yen for 6 Organizations in ASEAN Member Nations
Sompo Japan Foundation (President: Masatoshi Sato; hereinafter “the Foundation”), an organization to which Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”) makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan Participates in Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) announces that the company has joined the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot established by the World Bank (President: Jim Yong Kim). The program aims to reduce the natural disaster risks of... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
AM Best Reafirms Group Benefit Services (GBS) Designation of "Expert Insurance Service Provider"
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces today that AM Best, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency with more than 100 years of history, reaffirms GBS prestigious designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider.” This year marks the ninth (9th) consecutive year that GBS has... - January 28, 2013 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.