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Auto-Owners Insurance Names SIA Group Top 10 Growth Agency in North Carolina
Fortune 500 Company Recognizes Local Insurance Agency for Rapid Growth - April 28, 2012 - SIA Group
California Health Insurance Agency Recognized for Excellence
Quotebroker Insurance Services, A California based Independent Insurance Brokerage firm receives recognition from the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU). Quotebroker Insurance Services helps individuals and businesses secure affordable health insurance statewide, including California, Arizona and Nevada. - April 27, 2012 - Quotebroker Insurance Services
Linked Long Term Care Insurance Attracting Younger Buyers Association Study Finds
Life insurance providing LTC solutions is gaining favor reports the long term care insurance industry trade group. - April 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Study Examines Largest Claims
The largest long term care insurance claim still being paid has exceeded $1.7 million according to a report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the national trade organization. - April 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Homesource Managers Comments on Development Applications Process
Homeowners, NSW, with Development Applications on waitlists due to difficult projects, finally have something to celebrate according to HomeSource Joint Managing Director, Pia Vogel. A recently released report, the 2010/11 Local Development Monitoring Report, revealed a significant improvement in... - April 17, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
SIIA Opposes California Bill Restricting Self-Insurance for Smaller Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today announced that it will work to defeat California legislation that would effectively eliminate the ability of smaller employers to self-insure their employee healthcare plans. As amended this week, the proposed bill, SB 1431, now would... - April 14, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance E-Brochures Launched by LTC Association
The first generic long term care insurance e-brochures have been created and are being made available to agents by the American Association for long-Term Care Insurance. - April 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Verona Volunteer Fire Department Receives $5,032 Grant to Purchase Breathing Apparatus
Donation from Jacksonville’s SIA Group and Fireman’s Fund Insurance to Support Local Fire Department Equipment Purchases - April 14, 2012 - SIA Group
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Hikes Explained by Industry Leader
Long term care insurance costs have been rising and several insurers have filed for rate increases causing concern among consumer groups and policyholders. A leading industry executive explains why rates have increased. - April 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
LTC Tree Offers Consumers Long Term Care Insurance Research Tools in New Site
LTC Tree, a leading online consumer resource for comprehensive information regarding Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site that simplifies the process involved in researching and acquiring long term care insurance. - April 11, 2012 - LTC Tree
LTC Tree Focuses on Usability with New Long-Term Care Insurance Site
LTC Tree, a top destination for comprehensive information on Long Term Care Insurance, has launched an improved site focused on helping consumers learn how Long Term Care Insurance can be used as a core retirement planning tool to protect their assets. - April 09, 2012 - LTC Tree
Powered by Me Student Athletes Taught Money Managment Skills at Regional Conference
Student Athletes Taught Money Management Skills at Regional Conference - April 06, 2012 - Financial Fitness
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2012 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS Invited to Discuss Best Practices for the Use of Technology in Risk and Insurance Management at Bauer Advising Symposium
Michael Yip and Frank J. McMackin IV of EXIGIS have been selected as panelists for a second industry roundtable hosted by Bauer Advising in Philadelphia, PA - The Modern Risk Management Function: Transformative Technology for Insurance Certificate, LOC, Policy and Claims Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS Continues to Bolster Talent Pool with the Addition of an Experienced Risk Management Professional
EXIGIS announced today that it has hired John Whyte as a Senior Associate, Account Management. - April 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Ad Addresses Cost Savings
A national ad produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance focuses on ways consumers can reduce long term care insurance costs. - April 04, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Oceanside Chamber of Commerce Announces the Grand Opening of Ocean Beach Insurance Agency Representing Allstate Insurance Company
Ocean Beach Insurance Agency, exclusively representing Allstate Insurance Company, the largest publicly-held property and casualty insurer in the U.S. announces the grand opening of their new office located in Oceanside, California. - March 22, 2012 - Ocean Beach Insurance Agency
SIA Group Moves Into New Offices in Raleigh
Local Insurance Agency Relocates Branch Office to Accommodate Growth - March 22, 2012 - SIA Group
Long Term Care Insurance Career Center Launched by Trade Group
A national long term care Insurance Career Success Center was launched by the American Association for long-Term Care Insurance to help more individuals start or pursue a career selling LTC insurance products. - March 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
UK Car Crimes & Accidents Mapped - How Safe Are Your Local Streets?
To help UK motorists understand the safety of their local streets, car insurance comparison website CheapestCarInsurance.org.uk has launched an interactive crime map that combines vehicle crime data from the Police and road accident statistics from Department for Transport (DfT) with Google Maps to... - March 20, 2012 - Cheapest Car Insurance
Chicago Auto Insurance Quotes Leader, Insurance Navy, Continues Expansion
Chicago auto insurance quotes leader Insurance Navy opens three more offices in the Chicago area. - March 13, 2012 - Insurance Navy
New Long Term Care Insurance Free Consumer Guide Available
The latest in a series of long term care insurance informational guides is being offered free of charge by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - March 11, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Tenant Online Referencing System Launches
Leaseguard Limited, risk management specialist, has launched their new Tenant Online Referencing System. - March 08, 2012 - Leaseguard Ltd
Costa Rican Medical Tourism Continues to Grow in 2012
If you are an employee benefit advisor, TPA, health underwriter, employer, insurance advisors, self-insured group or just an individual interested in, please consider attending the 3rd Annual Medical Travel Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica on April 22-26. - March 07, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
EXIGIS Invited to Discuss Best Practices for the Use of Technology in Risk and Insurance Management at Bauer Advising Roundtable.
Michael Yip and Frank J. McMackin of EXIGIS have been selected as panelists for an industry roundtable hosted by Bauer Advising in Charlotte, NC - Transformative Technology for Claims and Insurance Management. - March 07, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Predict Long Term Care Insurance Risk with Life Span Calculators
Live a long life and the risk of needing long term care insurance grows exponentially according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director who recommends individuals use online life span calculators now available on trade group's website. - March 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
US Hole In One Names New Partnership with GolfDiscount.com
US Hole In One announces new incentive for their customers with discount coupons from Golfdiscount.com. - March 04, 2012 - US Hole In One
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Leader to Address Buyer Mistakes
Jesse Slome the executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will be addressing ways consumers can avoid mistakes when buying long term care insurance. Slome will be speaking as part of a nationwide awareness campaign undertaken by the LTC industry trade group. - February 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Lowe Finance Supports Move Towards Fairer Consumer Credit Protections for Australians
It was the unscrupulous lending practices of mortgage lenders in the US which sparked some of darkest times in the world’s economic markets – the spectacular collapse of the world’s largest banks and ripples which wobbled companies throughout the world. This phenomenon was part of... - February 28, 2012 - Lowe Finance
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Announces Conference Keynote Speaker
Knight Kiplinger one of America’s most respected economic journalists and business forecasters will address the 2012 American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance industry Summit. - February 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Campaign Expanded by Trade Group
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has announced expansion of the national consumer awareness campaign undertaken by the trade group. - February 24, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces a New Designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk Management and Claim Settlement Solutions partners are pleased to announce being designated as the number one resource in the Risk and Insurance Management Society Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management. The new designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide... - February 20, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
New Kansas City Insurance Agency Releases Device to Help Slash Auto Insurance Bills
Chris Jones Insurance Agency launched this service Auto insurance comparision service in Kansas City on 02/15/2012. - February 20, 2012 - Chris Jones Insurance Agency
StratexSystems Consultancy Partner's Productivity Improved by 20-30% with StratexPoint
Strategy Execution and Risk Management Software Provider, StratexSystems, explain how their product, StratexPoint, has enabled a key partner to improve their productivity by up to 30%. - February 17, 2012 - StratexSystems
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Offers Ways to Reduce Insurance Cost
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance executive director to address ways to reduce the cost of long term care insurance protection. Jesse Slome offers smart ways to save when comparing LTC insurance. - February 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. Offers Community Action Partnership Endorsed Insurance Program
Partnership-Endorsed Insurance Program is Tailored for Community Action Agencies - February 09, 2012 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Association Creates Connecticut Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Informational Website
A new informational website focused on the State of Connecticut Long Term Care Insurance Partnership program has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance the national trade group. AALTCI's mission is focused on creating heightened consumer awareness for the importance... - February 09, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2012 Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2012 Public Agency Risk Management Association (PARMA) Annual Conference in Monterey, California. - February 05, 2012 - Exigis, LLC.
Ten-Year State Farm Agent Relocates to Parker
Long time resident of Colorado and State Farm agent, Joe Bussey, is relocating his office to Parker CO from Lone Tree CO. - February 02, 2012 - Joe Bussey State Farm Insurance
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces a New Initiative to Support Risk, Insurance, and Claim Management Institutions with Internships at the Firm
Blackburn Group Inc. announces a new education and training initiative to serve as a firm for Undergraduate and Graduate students to learn the practical application of risk, insurance, and claim management solutions. - February 01, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
HRSB Announces a New Division
HR Solutions & Brokerage, LLC (HRSB) has founded a new division, Guaranteed-Life-Income.com. The new division will specialize in providing clients a solid stream of income in retirement. - January 31, 2012 - HR Solutions & Brokerage
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Launches New York Partnership Informational Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has launched an informational website specifically for New York State residents interested in learning more about the New York State LTC Partnership program. - January 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alex N. Sill Company Names Michael Perlmuter, JD, President
Third-generation family member, Michael Perlmuter, is promoted to President of Cleveland-based Alex N. Sill Company, North America’s leading provider of claims management services. - January 28, 2012 - Alex N. Sill Company
Houston Insurance Agency to Expand Marketing Reach Into Social Networks
As one of the Houston's newest independent insurance agencies in the Houston Metro area, 1st Insure aims to put its customers and clients first when it comes to bringing better quality services. With the use of social marketing websites such as Twitter and Facebook 1st Insure can market and service policies on social networks. - January 27, 2012 - 1st Insure Houston Insurance
It’s Not Just Kids That Drown in Pools… Watch Your Dogs Too!
A warning and reminder to homeowners – swimming pools are dangerous for pets as well as kids – from leading homeowner advocacy group HomeSource. - January 25, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
HRSB Partners with HealthView Services
HR Solutions & Brokerage, LLC partnered with HealthView Services to offer a new retirement health care assessment tool. This tool is revolutionary in estimating health care costs, which has historically been difficult to calculate. - January 23, 2012 - HR Solutions & Brokerage
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Publishes Tax Deductible Limits Guide
Long term care insurance premiums are now tax deductible for individuals in a growing number of states. A new online guide reports on state-level tax deductions and tax credits for long term care insurance. - January 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Benefits Consultant Earns Chartered Healthcare Consultant Designation
Holli Stallings Quinn of Local Insurance Agency Passes ChHC Examination to be Certified on Latest Information on Healthcare Reform and Other Groups Benefits - January 19, 2012 - SIA Group
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces the Launch of Their New Websites and Current Status in the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions Industry
Blackburn Group Inc. announces new branding initiatives and current placement in A.M. Best and RIMS Buyers Guide to reflect their continued commitment to the Enterprise Risk and Claim Settlement Solutions industry. - January 17, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Webber Insurance Launches a Unique Tailor-Made Service
With over ten years experience in the insurance industry, Chris Webber is delighted to be launching his own independent insurance broking firm, Webber Insurance Services. As a respected and highly qualified insurance broker, Chris will be working directly with each client to attain the best... - January 17, 2012 - Webber Insurance Services