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Travel Insured International Joins CABO, Connecticut’s New GLBT Chamber of Commerce
Travel Insured International, the service-focused travel insurance company, has joined as a Corporate Level Sponsor of the new Connecticut business organization CABO, the Connecticut Alliance for Business Opportunities. CABO is the state’s first and only Chamber of Commerce dedicated to... - November 16, 2007 - Travel Insured International
Judy Fourie Named Chair of American Red Cross Ball
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance agency specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named chair of the Red Cross Ball, an event to benefit the American Red Cross. In this position, Fourie will lead the organization in its efforts to promote... - October 31, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Wildfire Insurance Expert Speaks on SoCal Property Protection
Los Angeles’ Top Rating Morning Show, “The Bill Handel Show” welcomed Gary Shepard, President of Shepard Insurance Agency, this morning to discuss how the ongoing wildfires will affect all homeowners in California. An audio recording of this interview is available at... - October 24, 2007 - Shepard Insurance Agency
Healthcare Scouts Will Sponsor the 31st Annual ASRT Conference in Los Angeles, California October 28-30
Healthcare Scouts will sponsor the 31st Annual ASRT conference in Los Angeles, California, October 28-30. The partnership with the ASRT provides a unique opportunity for Healthcare Scouts to further support the radiology profession. The mission of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is... - October 20, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Use These Tips to Keep Hunting Safe and Enjoyable
VFB Insurance offers safety tips for consumers in a wide array of life situations and naturally occurring events throughout the year. This release covers hunting safety. - October 18, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Healthcare Scouts Sister Company Awarded Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company
Healthcare Scouts sister company, Healthcare Support Staffing, was awarded the Inc. 500 fastest growing company award presented annually by Inc. Magazine. Three year revenue growth for the company was 764.3%. According to CEO Don Langmo, “We realized there was a void of quality, healthcare... - October 18, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Precedent Insurance Taps SmartFinds Internet Marketing for Digital Marketing Campaign
With the number of uninsured in the United States continually rising, Precedent Insurance has launched affordable individual health insurance for the estimated three million uninsured young, healthy adults in the state of Texas. - September 28, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
Healthcare Scouts Recognizes the Top 100 Hospitals in America
Healthcare Scouts congratulates the Top 100 Hospitals to receive the coveted spot on the America’s Best Hospitals 2007 list according to US News and World Report. The continuous dedication to providing unparalleled patient care, investing in cutting edge technologies, and employee development... - September 23, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Precedent Launches Revolutionary Individual Health Insurance Plans in Texas
Online Site Promises Easy Application, Instantaneous Quotes Plus Increased Coverage ‘On Demand’ - September 15, 2007 - Precedent Insurance
Over 40% of Cyclists Expose Themselves
A recent survey conducted by Cycleguard, the online bicycle insurance provider revealed that over 40% of cyclists exposed themselves to unnecessary risk by not having suitable bicycle insurance. - August 26, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
Healthcare Scouts Aquires New Building for Future Expansion
Healthcare Scouts closed on a 6,300 SQ Ft. building in Winter Park which will be used as the new headquarters for the Winter Park based National Healthcare Recruiting firm. The national firm specializes in placing qualified candidates in pharmacy, nurse case management, laboratory, radiology and... - August 09, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Healthcare Scouts Honored at the NAHCR Image 2007 Conference
Healthcare Scouts recognized for their support of the NAHCR Image 2007 conference along with Gannett Healthcare Group and CBS News 60 Minutes correspondent, Scott Pelley - July 27, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
J. Fourie & Company Receives 2007 Pinnacle Business Award
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance company specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Pinnacle Award for Small Business in the 1-5 Employee category, presented by the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. - June 07, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
Healthcare Scouts to Attend & Sponsor NAHCR Image 2007 Conference
Healthcare Scouts will be attending the NAHCR Image 2007 Healthcare Recruiters Conference in Denver July 21-25, 2007. The conference will be located at the Hyatt Regency Denver Convention Center. - May 26, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Florida Operations by Acquiring the Renewals of Creative Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
AUI completed the purchase of the renewal rights of Creative Insurance Underwriters brokerage business. AUI had moved quickly on the opportunity based on the momentum realized through the external marketing efforts to Florida throughout 2006. “It was perfect timing,” says Bob Arowood,... - May 18, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts to Attend the 17th Annual CMSA Conference in Denver, CO
Healthcare Scouts will be attending the 17th Annual CMSA Conference and Expo at the Hyatt Regency in Denver, Colorado - April 28, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Strategic West Coast Satellite Office
AUI has taken a momentous step in their westward expansion efforts today with the opening of a San Diego, California satellite office. This state of the art sales and service center, located at Rio Vista Towers, 8880 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 340 will be an accessible facility for agents to access... - April 20, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Launch of National Healthcare Permanent Placement Firm
With recent surveys illuminating the staffing problem that plagues the healthcare industry, one Central Florida based company is taking on the challenge nationally. Healthcare Scouts launched this month as a national permanent placement firm that specializes in connecting highly qualified, hard to... - April 10, 2007 - Healthcare Scouts
XpressPersonalLines.com is Open for Business - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Releases the Highly Anticipated 2nd Phase of Their “Xpress” Family of Programs
AUI launches XpressPersonalLines.com, a program portal of specialized personal lines insurance products designed specifically for independent insurance agents. It currently allows online “direct to carrier” rating access for stand-alone personal umbrella, dwelling fire, and watercraft... - April 04, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Re-enactors Get Covered by Pavilion
Niche insurance provider, Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd, have recently launched their most unlikely insurance product so far; Re-enactorguard, insurance for re-enactors and costumers. “It’s a growing market that is not particularly well serviced, many home contents cover do not... - March 13, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
ProSource, Inc. Launches a New Corporate Website
ProSource, Inc. today announced that it has launched a new web site and new services for its potential customers in Arizona. - March 09, 2007 - ProSource, Inc.
Linear Title & Closing Ltd Expands National Service to 46 States and Adds Georgia Office Locations
Linear Title & Closing Ltd, one of the nations’ fastest growing title agencies, today announced that it is offering service in 46 states as well as the imminent opening of its Atlanta, Georgia office. Linear Title & Closing employs over 70 full and contract employees at five... - March 02, 2007 - Linear Title & Closing
Judy Fourie Named to Executive Committee for Cary Chamber of Commerce
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance company specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named to the Executive Committee for the Cary Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In this position, Fourie will serve as a liaison between the chamber... - February 08, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
Unlocking the Secrets of Health Savings Accounts
Best Discount Benefits announces a new product group designed to help consumers unlock the secrets of maximizing the benefits of their Health Savings Accounts. - January 27, 2007 - Best Discount Benefits
Professional Protection from IndemnityGuard
Pavilion Insurance Management Ltd announces the launch of Indemnityguard – a policy created to provide professional indemnity insurance cover for photographers and videographers. - January 16, 2007 - Pavilion Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Goes to Market with XpressUmbrella.com
AUI launches XpressUmbrella.com, the first in a suite of programs designed specifically for independent agents, which provides online “direct to carrier” rating access to one of the broadest stand-alone personal umbrella policies available. AUI and long time carrier partner, United... - January 15, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
In Search of the Next Bill Gates – Only This Time He’ll Be Black
St. Louis Entrepreneur Steve Conley kicked off his Youth Entrepreneur teleseminar on December 4. Conley and his Network amassed over $25,000 in services and support to bring this class free-of-charge to 10 lucky scholarship recipients. - December 05, 2006 - We Care Worldwide, Inc.
Medicare and Health Savings Accounts
America's first MSA (now HSA) enrollment and customer service team analyze Medicare's new Medical Savings Account option that begins in 15 days. - November 01, 2006 - Insurance Processing Corporation
Ten Years - It's Time - Health Savings Accounts
Save101.com is celebrating 10 years of tax free MSA and HSA enrollments and customer service. January 1, 2007 the Medicare program will offer Medical Savings Accounts as a new option for American seniors. Medicare's MSA option begins 10 years to the day after the original MSA Effective Date of January 1, 1997. - October 19, 2006 - Insurance Processing Corporation
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases the National Guaranteed Cost Workers Compensation Program of CRC Insurance Services, Inc.
AUI completed the asset purchase agreement for CRC’s Guaranteed Cost Workers Compensation program today. The program mirrors that of Appalachians existing State and Carrier footprint very closely and according to Bob Arowood, President and COO of AUI, “We are excited to pick up the high... - September 15, 2006 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
If You Could Stop a Hurricane, Would You? Or Just Mitigate the Risks? - Strike Corps Offers Top Security Audits, Guaranteed for International Companies
Strike Corps announces new guaranteed, top security audits for international corporations at risk for acts of terrorism. Unlike natural disasters, terrorism is a unique catastrophic risk that is not predictable, therefore not insurable for reasonable premiums to adequately protect both the insurer and the insured. In lieu of terrorism insurance coverage, Strike Corps effectively employs the risk mitigation effects of rigorous, guaranteed security audits to properly manage terrorism risks. - July 13, 2006 - Strike Corps
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Strengthens MGA Presence Today with Acquisition of Atlanta based USAdministrators
AUI has acquired the assets of USAdministrators, an MGA specializing in providing workers’ compensation markets to approximately 2,000 contracted agents throughout the Southeast. This alliance expands AUI’s extensive distribution network of 5,000 agents and provides an Atlanta regional... - June 09, 2006 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Ultimate Homebuyers Workshop
Allied Home Mortage Capital Corp, Homewood , IL. partners with Remax and State Farm to premier its annual Homebuyers Workshop on November 12th 2005 at 1pm-3pm. The seminar will be held at 1818 Ridge Rd. ste 104 Homewood, IL 60430. - October 28, 2005 - Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corp, Homewood Branch