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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
CIA Insurance on Top of the World
CIA Insurance is proud to have partnered Cal Crutchlow to win the World Supersport Championship. - November 04, 2009 - CIA Insurance Services
AAIB Insurance Brokers Completed Office Registration in Baghdad
AAIB Insurance Brokers is the only foreign insurance entity that is registered and with offices inside Iraq. - November 03, 2009 - AAIB Insurance Brokers
The Cambridge Insurance Agency Partners with Metropolitan Ministries to Award Health, Home and Auto Coverage to Tampa Bay Area Families
For every 50 new customer policies that Cambridge signs, the company will award one-time $1,000 donations to nonprofit Metropolitan Ministries. The donations will be exclusively applied toward insurance policies to qualified uninsured individuals or families. - October 29, 2009 - The Cambridge Insurance Agency
Farmer-Leavitt Offers Individual Insurance from Travelers
Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency, a Leavitt Group affiliated agency, has been appointed to provide personal lines insurance coverage from Travelers. Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency offering a full range of insurance products including Commercial insurance, Individual insurance such as Automobile, Homeowners, and Life and Health Benefits. Visit Farmer-Leavitt online at www.farmerleavitt.com. - October 25, 2009 - Farmer-Leavitt Insurance Agency
Cincinnati General Insurance Agency is Proud to Announce That Erie Insurance Earns the Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award Two Years in a Row
Erie Insurance Earns Top J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Award Two Years in a Row Erie Insurance has earned J.D. Power and Associates' award for "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with the Auto Insurance Shopping Experience." This award recognizes the top rankings in J.D. Power's 2009... - October 25, 2009 - Cincinnati General Insurance Agency
New Interactive Robot to Teach Critical Fire Safety to Onslow County Children
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 2,800 children are injured and 850 killed each year in residential fires nationwide. Now, thanks a $6,500 donation, Onslow County Fireman's Association and its member fire departments will be able to enhance their fire safety outreach efforts... - October 23, 2009 - SIA Group
More Sport Pilots Take to the Air with Travers Aviation Insurance
Sport pilot certifications are becoming more popular because of the straightforward certification process for flying sport aircraft. Travers and Associates is a premiere aviation authority specializing in sport aircraft insurance. - October 15, 2009 - Travers Aviation
CIA Insurance Secures Suzuki Motorcycle Insurance
CIA Insurance will provide the only official Suzuki Motorcycle Insurance Scheme from 1st October 2009 for a period of three years. - October 08, 2009 - CIA Insurance Services
Erie Insurance Named in 2009 Ward’s 50 Top Performing Insurance Companies
Erie Insurance is once again being recognized on the list of Ward’s 50 Group of top performing insurance companies. This is the 19th consecutive year Ward Group has conducted the analysis, and Erie Ahas been on the national list 12 times. The Ward’s 50 award analyzes the financial... - October 07, 2009 - Henry Insurance Agency
SIA Group Names Commercial 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 Dory Pell has been named commercial lines sales executive at the branch office in Charlotte, N.C. In this position, Pell will be responsible for... - October 07, 2009 - SIA Group
National Medicare Service Center.com Announces Plan to Help Those Affected by Medicare Advantage Cuts
While the healthcare debate rages on, cutbacks in Medicare reimbursements are already impacting the insurance companies that have been servicing Medicare beneficiaries. Announced today, several large companies are eliminating their Private Fee For Service (PFFS) plans entirely, leaving one million seniors without coverage. The National Medicare Service Center is addressing those affected seniors by offering affordable alternatives. - October 02, 2009 - National Medicare Service Center.com
Bill Mills of SIA Group Named to Jacksonville Onslow Committee of 100
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Bill Mills, vice president of the firm, has been named to the Jacksonville Onslow Committee of 100. The Committee of 100 is a group of business... - September 30, 2009 - SIA Group
Homeowners Not Aware They Cannot Remain with Their Existing Homeowners Insurer if Home Becomes Vacant
According to recent VacantHomeInsuranceNow.com study, data suggests that major homeowner insurers are not communicating with customers when policies need to be terminated due to vacancy. - September 26, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Hope and Employment in a Bleak Economy
Despite continually worsening state and national unemployment figures, California-based Cost-U-Less Insurance continues hiring, expanding its employee base and offering tremendous growth opportunities. - September 23, 2009 - Sacramento Auto Insurance Center Inc.
Quarantine Crop Insurance Now Available for Citrus, Avocados
This fall, citrus and avocado growers looking to lessen the impact that a quarantine can have on their operations, can take advantage of a pilot quarantine crop insurance program soon to be offered through Mary Roach Insurance Agency Inc. The coverage will be available by late August or early... - September 19, 2009 - Mary Roach Insurance Agency Inc.
Careington Announces New Affiliate
Careington International Corporation, the premier marketer of dental, medical, health and lifestyle discount plans today announced it has expanded internationally with a new affiliate, Munroe Sutton, incorporated in the United Kingdom. The leadership team that founded Careington now offers... - September 17, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
House Sitting is Causing Confusion About Homeowners Insurance Coverage
Vacant Home Insurance Now has observed an overwhelming misunderstanding about homeowners insurance coverage as it pertains to house sitting. - September 15, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
EXIGIS Continues Growth with Opening of San Francisco Office
EXIGIS expands its core solutions practice with the opening of a regional office in San Francisco, California to provide enhanced support services, project management, consulting and business process expertise. - September 12, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
Los Angeles Area Businesses See Reduction in Cost of Health Insurance
With the help of the Jason Ross Insurance Agency, a full service employee benefits broker and health insurance agency, small companies are feeling much needed relief in their budgets for employee benefits. - August 28, 2009 - Jason Ross Insurance Agency
LowestQuotes.com Helps Consumers Save Money on Auto Insurance Quotes
Due to current weakness in the American economy, auto insurance rates are at the lowest they have been in more than 2 1/2 years, averaging $1569, according to LowestQuotes.com. Many motorists can reduce their auto insurance premiums by shopping around for the lowest auto insurance quotes and taking... - August 27, 2009 - lowestquotes.com
Pierce Group Benefits Launches New Website
Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, announces the launch of its redesigned Website at www.PierceGroupBenefits.com. The new Website is a “one-stop-shop” resource for new, existing and prospective clients as it is designed to provide customized... - August 20, 2009 - Pierce Group Benefits
NGI Group and AfterCollege Help Graduates with Their Insurance During Transition from College to the Workforce
Recent graduates report lack of Job opportunities, creating fewer health insurance options for America’s largest uninsured population - August 12, 2009 - Next Generation Insurance Group
Core Five Solutions Announces Partnership with Efinancial
Core Five Solutions, an affiliate company of Careington International Corporation, announced that it has established a partnership with Efinancial. Core Five Solutions’ clients can now shop and compare life insurance quotes from the nation’s top rated carriers with Efinancial’s... - August 08, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
Westhill Celebrates Anniversary with Free Insurance
2009 is Westhill Insurance’s 25th Anniversary, that is 25 years of hard work within the insurance world, and to celebrate this milestone it wants to reward it’s loyal customers by giving away free insurance. - August 07, 2009 - Westhill Insurance Services Ltd
EXIGIS, LLC. Announces Participation in CAJPA 2009 Annual Fall Conference in South Lake Tahoe
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities (CAJPA) Annual Fall Conference to be held on Tuesday September 8th through Friday September 11th at the Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel. - August 02, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
Opulen Capital Life Settlement: Life Settlements via Opulen Offer Stable Investment Income and Opportunities
Although the recession has hurt many investors, the Life Settlements market has shown resiliency and solid returns for customers and investors alike. - July 29, 2009 - Opulen Capital
First Rehab Life Launched New Website
First Rehab Life’s new website is a complete make-over. - July 29, 2009 - ShelterPoint
First Rehab Life Appoints New CEO
Richard White to succeed John Baldwin as CEO. - July 18, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Throwdown Elite Training Center is Raising the Bar by Increasing Membership Benefits with XSI Insurance
Throwdown Elite Training Center (ETC) is raising the standard of customer care by including Xtreme Sports Insurance with all memberships. Xtreme Sports Insurance (XSI) is accident and injury insurance that covers the costs of injuries due to medical expenses and missed time at work. Throwdown Elite... - July 10, 2009 - XSI- Xtreme Sports Insurance
Careington Enhances Fulfillment Services
Careington International Corporation, the premier marketer of discount dental, medical, health and lifestyle plans announced today that it has purchased an enhanced digital press to increase its in-house printing capabilities. The new system will expand Careington’s proprietary fulfillment... - July 08, 2009 - Core Five Solutions
Insured Travelers Trigger Worldwide Donations
Travelers register their favorite Cause, Charity or Non-Profit, purchase travel medical or trip insurance or international medical coverage and a donation will be made by Lifeline Plus Inc. The contribution will generally be a tithing and therefore equal to 10% of the insurance cost; it will be paid directly to the charitable organization. - July 04, 2009 - Lifeline Plus Inc
XSI Announces Affordable Insurance for Extreme and Action Sports Athletes
Xteme Sports Insurance (XSI) is announcing the release of affordable accident insurance for extreme and action sports athletes. Sports including MMA Fighting, Snowboarding, Skiing, Paintball and more. Having partnered with Conseco Insurance Company, XSI is marking its place in the action sports community. - June 28, 2009 - XSI- Xtreme Sports Insurance