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Pat Ryan to Provide Keynote Presentation at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium Hosted by MarketScout
Veteran Industry Leader to Profile His Vision for Future Distribution Models. - June 23, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Delayed Due to Contractor Insurance Requirements
Many contractors stand ready to help save the Gulf of Mexico, but rigid insurance requirements are thwarting their efforts. Contractors are required to purchase specific liability, pollution and federally mandated workers’ compensation coverages designed for employees working on, around or... - June 18, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
MarketScout’s CEO to Speak at RIMS on Insurance Automation and Web Technology
Industry veteran to share information on the future of insurance exchanges - June 12, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com Adds New Technology Platforms
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com, are pleased to announce they have added new technology platforms to their growing network of operational, benchmarking, and audit resources. - June 10, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Pierce Group Benefits Hires Samantha Duckworth as Database Technician
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Samantha “Sam” Duckworth has recently joined the team as database technician. In this position, Duckworth is responsible for the technical side of both the pre... - June 09, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study
A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Earl O'Garro Jr. Announces His New Emerging Insurance Company, Hybrid Insurance Group
Earl O'Garro Jr. announces the launch of his new company, Hybrid Insurance Group, an emerging and innovative firm that brings expertise in the realm of underwriting and risk transfer to small business. - May 20, 2010 - Hybrid Insurance Group
National Allotment Expands Into More Regions
Major Independent Insurance Agency opens up in Atlanta - April 27, 2010 - National Allotment
Core Five Solutions to Exhibit at Benefits Selling Expo 2010
Core Five Solutions, a licensed third party administrator and benefit enrollment company, announced today it will participate in the 6th Annual Benefits Selling Expo held April 19 – 21, 2010, in Washington, DC hosted by Benefits Selling magazine. The Benefits Selling Expo is dedicated to... - April 15, 2010 - Core Five Solutions
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces New Medical Cost Projection Technology to Support Life Care Planning Practice
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have evolved their technology associated with the Life Care Planning (LCP) practice. - April 14, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
SIIA Announces Its Self-Insured Employer Health Care Track at the SIIA 30th Annual Educational Conference & Expo
A collection of successful self-insured health plans are slated to be showcased during the upcoming SIIA National Conference & Expo, scheduled for October 12-14, 2010 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Tower. The Health Care Educational Track also includes big name industry speakers and timely... - April 09, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
SIIA's 3rd International Conference - London - June 7-9, 2010
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) has scheduled its 3rd International conference in London June 7-9, 2010. This conference is designed to showcase innovative self-insurance/alternative risk transfer solutions that are available to companies operating on a global basis or looking to do international business. - April 08, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Reduction in Unemployment Taxes Alleviates Recession Pain for Small Business
Recession costs controlled through joining a PEO (coemployment). - April 07, 2010 - Xcel HR
SIA Group Appoints Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Melissa Jones has been named personal lines customer service representative for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position,... - April 02, 2010 - SIA Group
Fall River Consulting Group Acquires Top Talent
Fall River Consulting Group LLC, an employee benefits broker and actuarial consulting firm based in Denver, CO, is delighted to announce the March addition of two key personnel as part of their 2010 growth strategy. After working part-time for the past 15 months, Melanie Dominguez has joined... - March 28, 2010 - Fall River Consulting Group LLC
SIA Group Recognized by the United Way
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the company has received two awards from the United Way of Onslow County for its contribution to the charity. SIA was recognized for increasing... - March 25, 2010 - SIA Group
SIA Group Appoints Commercial Placer
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Jane Newbern has been named commercial placer for the branch office in Jacksonville. Newbern is responsible for the placement of large commercial... - March 18, 2010 - SIA Group
Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown Chamber Names Linda Rey of Rey Insurance "Outstanding Member of the Year"
Annual Awards Breakfast Honors Rey and Others on March 18th at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill. At this year’s Sleepy Hollow-Tarrytown Chamber Awards Breakfast, longtime member and Chamber supporter, Linda Rey, will be honored as “Outstanding Member of the Year.” Contributions,... - March 18, 2010 - Rey Insurance
Pierce Group Benefits Appoints Paula Mitchell as Service Specialist
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Paula Mitchell has recently joined the team as service specialist. In this position, Mitchell provides phone support for Pierce Group Benefits’ North Carolina Service... - March 12, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Recent Survey Results Released by QuoteRetriever.com Show That Americans Hit Hard by the Economy, Risk Knockout Without Disability Insurance
The results of a recent survey show the historic recession has left many Americans with less in savings and investments—and as a consequence, they are more vulnerable to serious financial hardship in the event they were to become sick or hurt and couldn’t work. According to the... - March 10, 2010 - QuoteRetriever.com, LLC
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces Life Care Planning (LCP) Practice
Blackburn Group. Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have a Life Care Planning practice to service the Worldwide Business Insurance Community. - March 10, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Alabama Farm Insurance Training
James Odum Agent, for the David Hall Insurance of Hamilton, Al recently completed a course titled Farm 201. It is a comprehensive training session on new property and casualty insurance coverages for farmowners. The training was designed to address the growing insurance needs of farm customers by... - March 08, 2010 - Hall Insurance
SIA Group Appoints New Personal Lines Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Brent Hayes has been appointed personal lines sales executive for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. Hayes’s responsibilities include... - March 07, 2010 - SIA Group
The ACC RV Warranty Group Partners with Country Coach International (CCI) to Provide Club Members with an Industry Exclusive RV Warranty, Towing and Service Program
The ACC RV warranty program coverage offers Country Coach motorhome owners a chance to travel without the worry of unexpected breakdowns. The ACC Country Coach warranty program includes unlimited towing and mobile repairs as well as direct shipment of parts to customers. - March 06, 2010 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
Harris Trains on Farm Insurance
O. Rickey Harris, Agency Principal of O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance in Jasper, Alabama recently completed a course titled Farm 201. It is a comprehensive training session on new property and casualty insurance coverages for farmowners. The O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance Agency is... - March 06, 2010 - O. Rickey Harris Nationwide Insurance
Make 2010 Your Most Successful Year with Blackburn Group Inc. an A.M. Best Company Expert Service Provider
Blackburn Group Inc. and MSA RiskPro.com are continuing to expand and grow both nationally and internationally as a recognized Expert Service Provider. - March 05, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Luxury Naperville Condominiums for Less Than a Rental. Buyers Move in on Investment Potential and Neighborhood Cache.
Bright news. Investment with built in upside potential. Naperville Illinois developer renegotiates development loan on exclusive condominium development and passes huge savings on huge condos to buyers. - March 04, 2010 - JVM Realty Corporation
Orange County Health Insurance Agent Receives Prestigious Certification
Orange County health insurance agent Michael Kortz has received the NAHU-approved Health Insurance Professional designation (H.I.P.). He is one of only 100 agents to have received this honor. - March 03, 2010 - Michael Kortz - California Health Insurance Agent
EXIGIS Continues to Bolster Talent Pool with the Addition of Two Key Team Members
EXIGIS announced today that it has hired Dylan Corlett and Roger Baclig to lead Engineering and Project Management activities. - February 27, 2010 - Exigis, LLC.
EXIGIS to Exhibit at the 2010 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor (Booth #1547) at the 2010 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Boston, Massachusetts from April 25th through April 29th. - February 27, 2010 - Exigis, LLC.
SIA Group Appoints New Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Todd Minchew has been appointed sales executive for the branch office in Wallace, N.C. Minchew’s responsibilities include prospecting and... - February 27, 2010 - SIA Group
SIA Group Appoints Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Jamie Roush has been named a sales executive for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. Roush’s responsibilities include developing and... - February 17, 2010 - SIA Group
SIA Group Appoints Personal Lines Customer Service Representative
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Debbie Davis has been named personal lines customer service representative for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position,... - February 10, 2010 - SIA Group
Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life Partner with Benefitfocus
Benefitfocus® announced today a partnership with Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company to provide Benefitfocus HR InTouchTM, a centralized platform for benefits enrollment and management. As employers increase the number of voluntary benefits they offer their... - February 06, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
South Coast Surety Announces Staff Promotions
South Coast Surety has grown its annual rate of production from 40% to over 50% through 2009. To respond to its continued growth, the firm has further defined and systematized the agency’s departments. South Coast Surety has promoted various staff members to department supervisors. - January 26, 2010 - South Coast Surety
Local Healthcare Experts Reveal Ways That Businesses Can Reduce Costs
Benefit Planning Services LLC and other healthcare organizaions provide guidance on cost control at a public forum in Norwalk, CT, on Jan. 26, 2010. - January 17, 2010 - Benefit Planning Services, LLC
Blackburn Group Inc.’s MSA RiskPro.com Gains an Industry Leading Medicare Set-Aside Approval Ratio
Blackburn Group. Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce that they have gained an industry leading 98.6% MSA approval ratio as of January 2010. Further, it only takes the firm between 35-60 days on average to obtain an approval from Centers for Medicare... - January 13, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Pierce Group Benefits Names Jill Welle Marketing Specialist
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Jill Welle has recently joined the team as marketing specialist. In this position, Welle is responsible for managing Pierce Group Benefits’ marketing and advertising... - January 07, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces Innovative Third Party Administration
Blackburn Group. Inc.’s Enterprise Risk and Claim Management partners are pleased to announce they have integrated their Risk and Claim Management Services to provide Third Party Administration for the Worldwide Business Insurance Community. - January 06, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
SIA Group Donates 160 Coats to Local Elementary Schools
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm’s employees have collected 160 coats for donation to two Onslow County elementary schools. SIA Group donated 80 coats for students to... - December 31, 2009 - SIA Group
Cincinnati General and Erie Insurance Provide Hot Tips to Protect Your Home from a Cold Winter
Based on Erie's 85+ years of experience of handling winter weather related claims you will learn some of the best and easiest tips to protect and winterize your home. - December 24, 2009 - Cincinnati General Insurance Agency
UKAftermarket - Real Insurance Release Product Specifically for Motor Factors
UKaftermarket, the specialist insurance product for motor factors launched early 2009 in the east midlands area, having numerous enquiries from outside this area Real Insurance are excited to say that the product has now been extended to the rest of the UK. The UKaftermarket product has been... - December 23, 2009 - Real Insurance
Health Insurance 2.0 -- Social Media Resurrects Old-School Values
HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC - Online leader striving to provide world-class customer service via Social Media. - December 19, 2009 - HCC Medical Insurance Services, LLC
First Rehab Life Names "Executive VP & Chief Operating Officer"
Constantine T. Lappas joins First Rehab Life’s Executive Team - December 13, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Anchorage Alaska Insurance Agency Launches New Website
The Roy Briley Insurance Agency has recently introduced a new website for their customers to learn more about the services they offer without having to step out of the comfort of their house. Found at InsuranceAgentsofAlaska.com and titled Insurance Agents of Alaska, the new site has a... - December 10, 2009 - Roy Briley Insurance Agency
First Rehab Life Names New "Executive VP & CFO"
Bruce Wallach joins the Executive Team. - November 26, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Berkshire Settlements Obtains New Life Settlement Provider Licenses
Berkshire Settlements, Inc. is pleased to announce it has obtained life settlement provider licenses from Arkansas, Maine, and Mississippi -- three states the company has identified as being largely underserved by the life settlement industry. “We are very happy to bring the opportunities... - November 24, 2009 - Berkshire Settlements, Inc.
Blackburn Group Inc. Recently Acquired a Worldwide Insurance Underwriting Capability
Blackburn Group Inc. has obtained the power and ability to immediately serve all Insureds for their total insurance underwriting needs on a worldwide basis. - November 21, 2009 - Blackburn Group Inc.
New Internet Discounts Could Save UK Consumers Up to 54% on Life Insurance Costs
The UK based life insurance broker, Life Saver, has just made buying life cover online even cheaper by increasing the discounts it offers on policies from leading insurers. Online users could now save up to 54% compared to cover from high street providers. - November 07, 2009 - Life Saver
Marquette Management Unveils State of the Art Student Apartment Tower in Champaign Illinois
Marquette Management hosts city officials, University personnel, City Council members, Chamber members, Development partners, owners, students and staff to celebrate the grand opening of Champaign's highly anticipated Burnham 310 Apartments. The student apartments are state of the art and the building boasts the city's only grocery store. - November 04, 2009 - JVM Realty Corporation