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Shield Your Tax Breaks with Income Protection Insurance - Rate Detective Gives Insider Tips
Income protection insurance is one of the few types of insurance that is deductible for ordinary wage earners. The ATO ruled in 2001 that because the premiums were designed to be "used in the production of assessable income," taxpayers were entitled to claim them as a deduction on their... - July 07, 2011 - Rate Detective
New Car Insurance Comparison Website Launched by GeneralAutoInsurances.org
GeneralAutoInsurances.org, a new comparison website searching over 30 car insurers, was launched in the auto insurance quotes industry. - July 06, 2011 - generalautoinsurances.org
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Robert Lowery for Its Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired Robert (Bob) Lowery as a broker for the Carolina region. Lowery brings more than 30 years experience as an E&S broker to the AUI family. He began his career in Atlanta as an underwriter for several E&S companies including working for American... - July 02, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Local New York Life Office Sponsors Comfort Zone Camp For Kids
Insurer Supports Camp That Helps Grieving Children Through Charity Golf Tournament - July 01, 2011 - New York Life
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Nationwide Automobile Facility
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC) to offer nationwide commercial auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national Managing General Agency, and AAIC is predominantly a commercial lines insurer operating in all... - June 30, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Health Portal Software Company TPABenefits, Inc. is Now Health Portal Solutions
TPABenefits, Inc. a San Antonio based Health Portal Software company announces the launch of new company name - Health Portal Solutions. TPABenefits, Inc. will remain an active force behind Health Portal Solutions; however, the new name Health Portal Solutions will be the face of the organization as part of their daily operations. - June 29, 2011 - Health Portal Solutions
Phoenix Now Offers Claims Management to Companion Clients
Phoenix Risk Management has reached and agreement with Companion to provide exclusive claims management, which will be administered by Intercare Insurance Services, to business written through Phoenix Risk Management and Lenimentus marketing group. This agreement includes access to the Injured Worker Advocacy Program, which has been proven to reduce litigation by as much as 95 percent. - June 29, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com Launches; Aides Seniors in Finding Adequate Medigap Coverage
MedicareSupplementalInsurance.com (MSI), a leading online Medigap locator, launched last month with tremendous initial success and the mission to help seniors who currently receive health coverage through the government funded Medicare program find additional supplemental health insurance to cover... - June 28, 2011 - Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Aspen American Insurance Company as Additional Carrier for Self-Storage Product Line
Aran Insurance Services Group today announced Aspen American Insurance Company as an additional carrier for property and casualty subsidiary MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC. Aspen will provide MiniCo a specialized business-owners policy with enhanced specialty coverages and expanded geographic and... - June 27, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1 Early Bird Registration Deadline
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference July 1st Early Bird Registration Deadline has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is the only dedicated national conference to voluntary benefits and limited medical plans. - June 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
North Carolina Comfort Zone Camp Announces Second Annual Camp for Kids Charity Golf Classic
Golf Classic to Benefit Bereavement Camp for Children - June 23, 2011 - New York Life
Hot Properties Event Set for June 24 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Event Features 50 Realtors, 50 Properties in 50 Minutes - June 19, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Alan Thompson Speaks on Social Media at Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Seminar
CornerStone Title Presents Social Media Seminar for Real Estate Professionals - June 17, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Established by Sally Ezra and Claude Penland, Actuary
Initially, the group will be focused on the North American actuarial recruitment market, and then rapidly expand into the global market. It is Ezra Penland’s plan to be the market leader in the actuarial recruiting niche. - June 15, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Horizon Income Launches New Pet Insurance Program Through Hartville’s “America’s Pet Plan” to Support the ASPCA
Horizon Income, a Property & Casualty insurance agency, now offers Pet Insurance with the proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). - June 13, 2011 - Horizon Income
Fifteen Local New York Life Agents Are Now Offering AARP Endorsed Products
AARP Members Can Purchase AARP Endorsed Life Insurance and Fixed Annuities Through Local Insurer - June 12, 2011 - New York Life
First Regional Hospital Wellness Conference to Take Place August 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, CA
The Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC), www.HASC.org, has partnered with the Corporate Health and Wellness Association (CHWA), www.WellnessAssociation.com to provide an educational platform surrounding employee health and wellness within hospitals and healthcare providers in the... - June 09, 2011 - Corporate Health & Wellness Association
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C. Adds Attorney Julie Nichols
Nichols to focus a significant portion of her practice to insurance coverage matters and provide advice to clients with respect to coverage opinions, coverage analysis, and the litigation of declaratory actions involving issues of insurance coverage. - June 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
CornerStone Title Launches New Interactive Website
New Website Serves as Hub for Clients of Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Title Company - June 03, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Local New York Life Office Named Diamond Sponsor for NAWBO Greater Raleigh
Insurer Supports Association Assisting Women Business Owners - June 03, 2011 - New York Life
New Release of Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Largest Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference in the Country, Oct. 26th-28th in Chicago
The announcement of the 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference “Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Largest Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference in the Country” has been released. The Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference is a national... - May 26, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
New Personal Pennsylvania Health Insurance Plans Now Available
New personal Pennsylvania health insurance plans are now being offered by the top companies. Affordable health care coverage is available for individuals and families in Pennsylvania. - May 23, 2011 - Affordable Pennsylvania Health Insurance
Landlords Get a Break on Major Costs with New Money Saving Landlord Assist from HomeSource
Landlords and property investors in Australia finally get a break from increasing maintenance and emergency costs with a new product that’s tailored to help them manage the costs associated with maintaining rental and investment properties. - May 22, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
CornerStone Title Named Habitat for Humanity “Partner in Hope”
Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Title Company Supports Worthy Cause. - May 22, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Business Literacy and Financial Literacy Go Hand in Hand for Self-Employed Seeking Personal Insurance
Life insurance and income protection insurance for ordinary employees involves little more than ticking a checkbox on the super fund application form; however, for self-employed people taking out a life insurance policy can be a bit more of a challenge. Recently, however, leading financial product... - May 16, 2011 - Rate Detective
New, Improved Salary Survey for Actuaries and Actuarial Students, United States, 2011
At ClaudePenland.com/salary, ten actuarial salary surveys have been released that cover various types of actuarial employment and differing years of experience. This is the most comprehensive actuarial compensation undertaking in the US. - May 09, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
New York International Group Offering International Health Insurance to Journalists in War Zones
Journalists sent to countries rife with civil unrest need special health insurance coverage. New York International Group is stepping up to the plate by offering international health insurance policies that don’t exclude war zone incidents or acts of terrorism. - May 04, 2011 - New York International Group
Cogito Health Announces the Introduction of the Agent Quality Monitoring Service Built on the Cogito Social Signals Platform (CSSP)
Cogito Health, a pioneering provider of research, software and algorithms to extract meaning from human behavior, announced today the launching of the Agent Quality Monitoring Service for improving call center performance. This service is the latest product built on the SaaS-delivered Cogito Social... - May 04, 2011 - Cogito Health Inc.
New Release of Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference Key Note Speakers
The 3rd Annual Voluntary Benefits & Limited Medical Conference Proudly Announces the 2011 Key Note Speakers - May 04, 2011 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
CarInsuranceBestRate.com Launches a New Car Insurance Quote System for People with a Busy Life
CarInsuranceBestRate.com offers a user friendly car insurance quote system to help people with a busy life find the best car insurance rates from top car insurance providers in the industry. - May 03, 2011 - CarInsuranceBestRate.com
Allstate New Jersey Offers Protection from Identity Theft, Federal Trade Commission Cites Identity Theft as the Number One Consumer Complaint in 2010
According to a recent report released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the 11th year in a row identity theft topped the agency’s list of top consumer complaints received. Allstate's Identity Restoration Coverage provides high-quality fraud assistance, handling everything from proactive fraud alerts to inquiries from creditors. - May 02, 2011 - Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Opens Special Claims Phone Number for Tornado Claims
The recent storms throughout Virginia have caused incredible damage. Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance realizes that their members need them quickly in this turbulent time, so they've set up a special phone number to call for faster claims service. - April 29, 2011 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
New Jersey Teens Trying to Make "Cents" of Finances, New Poll Shows Managing Money is New "Elephant in the Room" for Great Recession Families
A new study from Junior Achievement and The Allstate Foundation shows that 82 percent of New Jersey teens say the Great Recession has motivated them to learn more about managing their money, and parents are their number one resource for financial planning, yet only half of teens say they have... - April 15, 2011 - Allstate New Jersey Insurance Company
webmoney Announces the Launch of Their New Online Articles Directory
To celebrate the success of the homeprotect service at the 2010 British Insurance Awards and to promote the release of the UNLOCK insurance guide for ex-offenders, webmoney is excited to unveil a range of new articles created to assist customers; standard and non-standard alike. - April 13, 2011 - HomeProtect.co.uk
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Continues to Expand, Strengthen Operations – Completes Merger with Carolina-Based Reliance Administrators, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., has obtained the assets of Reliance Administrators, Inc. -- a Rock Hill S.C., based wholesaler that specialized in workers’ compensation, commercial lines, and niche program opportunities for independent insurance agents nationwide. The acquisition is effective... - April 08, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
HomeSource Supports Women in Leadership
HomeSource, Australia’s leading home assistance company will sponsor this year’s Australian Regional Women Leaders Convention to be held in Melbourne from April 7-8. Joint Managing Director of HomeSource, Pia Vogel said her support for the Convention was a natural fit. - April 08, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
New Service Allows Homebuyers to Retrieve Closing Documents Online
Cornerstone Title has announced the implementation of a groundbreaking service that will enable homebuyers to access their closing documents online through one comprehensive portal. Buyers will have secure access to their documents – including mortgage, HUD documents, note, deed, and title... - March 25, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Collins Einhorn Attorney Deborah Hebert Promoted to Partner
Hebert focuses on insurance coverage law while devoting a significant portion of her practice to preparing coverage opinions, advising clients of their contract rights and obligations, and managing coverage litigation. - March 17, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
O’Neill Offers Risk Management Tools
The O’Neill Group Dentist’s Insurance Division (www.InsureDDS.com) is now offering tools for dentists in order to help manage their practice risks and minimize exposure to possible claims and lawsuits. The independent insurance agency has developed a series of brief educational emails... - March 13, 2011 - The O'Neill Group
New York International Group Director Doug Polifron Named IMG® 2010 Producer of the Year
One producer’s dedication to clients, education and underwriting helps him achieve IMG’s highest honor. - March 10, 2011 - New York International Group
New Insurance Partnership to Launch Innovative Products for Home Owners and Property Investors
HomeSource have partnered with Lloyds Cover Holder National Underwriting Agencies Pty Ltd AFSL 246229 (NUA) to launch a new range of products to market via Property Cover, it’s fully owned subsidiary. The first to launch is an innovative appliance insurance available to both homeowners and property investors, for under $200. - March 09, 2011 - HomeSource Ltd
President of PHM International Turns Negative on US Worksite Wellness Model
ObamaCare now provides annual wellness visit and Health Risk Assessment without cost sharing to seniors. - March 09, 2011 - PHM International, Inc.
Insurance Estimate System Released to Michigan Customers
Quote Volume provides a free on-line shopping tool for Michigan consumers seeking great rates for auto or homeowners insurance from national companies. Local agents serve each client however, so customers receive the benefit of national rate competition and the best local service available. - March 08, 2011 - Quote Volume.com
Aran Insurance Services Group Announces Senior Management Additions
Aran Insurance Services Group announced today the appointment of Jim Henry as Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) of property and casualty operations and Kevin DeMoss as Vice President of Product Development. In his role as CUO of Aran’s P&C operations, Henry will lead the development of... - March 07, 2011 - Aran Insurance Services Group
PRM Insurance Services Merges Business and Operations Into Newly Formed Phoenix Risk Management, (a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Intercare Specialty Risk)
Phoenix Risk Management Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercare Specialty Risk Insurance Services, Inc., now manages the business and operations formerly adminstrated by PRM Insurance Services, Inc. - March 05, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
Attorney Kellie L. Howard-Goudy Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Howard-Goudy focuses her practice on professional liability claims, toxic tort and private security defense. She also holds specialties in defense litigation, including property insurance defense, contracts, premises liability and commercial litigation. - March 04, 2011 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Barbara Burke to Speak in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, on Distressed Property Transactions
CornerStone Title Presents Seminar Offering CEU Credit for Real Estate Professionals - March 03, 2011 - CornerStone Title
Beacon Insurance Group, Inc. 2010 Award Supplier of the Year
South Carolina Hospitality Association Announces 2010 Industry Awards - February 28, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
"111 Twitter Feeds for Insurance Professionals" Presentation Released at ClaudePenland.com
"111 Twitter Feeds for Insurance Professionals," a PowerPoint presentation, is available immediately via free download at ClaudePenland.com/multimedia. This presentation covers, in alphabetical order, 111 of the top accounts on Twitter that provide news and trends about global reinsurance... - February 24, 2011 - ClaudePenland.com
Allstate Insurance Seeks Agents to Open 17 New Offices in Minnesota
Allstate provides opportunities for Minnesotans to reinvent their careers as entrepreneurs. - February 20, 2011 - Allstate Insurance Company, Midwest Region (Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin)