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Tommie Ann Green of SIA Group Recognized as High Achiever by Travelers Insurance
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that territory manager Tommie Ann Green was recognized as a High Achiever by Travelers Personal Insurance. The Travelers High Achiever award is designed... - April 02, 2009 - SIA Group
Local Wachovia Securities Financial Advisor Awarded CFP® Designation
Wachovia Securities is proud to announce that Financial Advisor Glen Simmonds, First Vice President – Investment Officer, has been awarded the designation Certified Financial Planner™ - one of the industry’s most prestigious and demanding designations. The CFP® mark... - March 29, 2009 - Wachovia Securities, LLC
95% of Expatriates Don't Understand the Vacancy Provisions in Their Homeowners Policy
A recent study conducted by Vacant Home Insurance Now reveals that 95% of anticipated expatriates were not aware that their home would be considered vacant and uninsurable while they were away. - March 29, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Insurance Websites Offer $250 to ‘Survey Sweepstakes’ Winners
Two insurance shoppers will get picked to win $250 in gift cards for gasoline and home improvement projects. - March 27, 2009 - Home Insurance.com
SIA Group Releases Podcast on Personal Insurance
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with seven offices throughout North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the various types of personal insurance and why it is beneficial for those who own personal assets. In the podcast,... - March 25, 2009 - SIA Group
Got Coverage Now Offers Low Price Mexican Insurance
Announces Latest Mexico Insurance Coverage - March 09, 2009 - Got Coverage LLC
MedicareSupplementPlans.com Helps California Seniors Minimize Healthcare Costs After March 1 Anthem Blue Cross Premium Increase
Anthem Blue Cross raised Medicare supplement plan rates (also known as Medigap plans) in California March 1, spurring senior citizens to shop around, since healthcare costs vary among plan types and insurance companies. One convenient way of doing so is via the Internet at www.MedicareSupplementPlans.com. - March 09, 2009 - MedicareSupplementPlans.com
Real Estate Market Woes Cause Rash of Unpaid Homeowners Claims
Because of the struggling real estate market, hundreds of thousands of homes no longer qualify as insurable by standard homeowners insurance because they have become vacant. - March 07, 2009 - Vacant Home Insurance Now
Introducing in the State of Maryland, “Maryland Health Insurance Group”
Introducing to Maryland residents a local online agency that is able to provide health insurance solutions to meet your health insurance needs and coverage. With the growth of online insurance quoting and being able to gain coverage so quickly, MarylandHealthInsuranceGroup.com (MHIG) offers local personal services to Maryland residents search for health insurance, which is an important purchase. - February 21, 2009 - Maryland Health Insurance Group
State Farm Florida Clients Are Welcome at Cannella Insurance Services, Inc
Cannella Insurance Services, Inc of Tampa is ready to welcome all State Farm clients effected by State Farm’s recent announcement to non-renew property policies in Florida. Owner, Joseph Cannella stated, "This announcement has prompted us to ramp up or quoting capacity." As for... - January 30, 2009 - Cannella Insurance Services, Inc.
Ohioquotes.com Presenting "Ohio Athlete Of The Month" Award
Each month, Ohioquotes.com will honor an Ohio athlete for athletic excellence. - January 29, 2009 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Emilio Miret of First Rehab Life Receives Award
PIA New York honors Emilio Miret with the “Distinguished Insurance Service” Award - January 29, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces New Online Benefit Tools and Online Administration Tools for New and Current Clients
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces new online benefit tools and online administration tools for clients. Customizable Website for OptiMed Clients: Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc is pleased to announce additional online functionality tools both for... - January 28, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Ohioquotes.com Offering New UnitedHealthCare Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Ohioquotes.com, the premier Ohio health insurance website, is offering the new UnitedHealthCare plans to its customers. - January 26, 2009 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
SIA Group Names Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Pete Schwartz has been named a sales executive at the branch office in Raleigh. In this position, Schwartz will be responsible for retaining and... - January 23, 2009 - SIA Group
Native North Texas Business Executive, John Pillow, Announces Office Opening
Native North Texan and business executive, John Pillow, announced today that he has opened his office in Plano representing Aflac. Aflac is known for its policies that pay cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or sickness. Most of Aflac's policies are individually underwritten... - January 20, 2009 - Pillow Group
New Insurance 4 Everyone Website Launched
Consumers with a conscience can now support any worthy cause when buying insurance cover with the arrival of ‘Socially Responsible Insurance’. Devised by www.insurance4everyone.co.uk, this innovative concept means the brand commits funds from every single insurance product sold,... - January 17, 2009 - The Wonderful Web Ltd
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Additional Enrollment Support Tools to Assist Brokers and Agents with New Groups
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces additional enrollment support tools to assist brokers and agents with new groups. Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc strive to provide brokers and agents the tools they need to successfully enroll groups. Their new... - January 16, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Provider Insurance Group Web Site Gets Personal for Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Provider Insurance Group, Inc. has launched a revamped web site, making it easier for customers and clients searching for insurance in Massachusetts to access information relevant to their insurance needs. “Our web site now offers compelling and contemporary technology to boost... - January 16, 2009 - Provider Insurance Group
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. Integrate Systems
Indirect Lending Technologies, L.L.C and RateGenius, Inc. have completed the technical integration of their two Internet based systems, improving the auto loan process for credit unions and financial institutions to more efficiently review and approve auto loan applications. - January 14, 2009 - RateGenius, Inc.
EXIGIS, LLC. Expands Base of Operations to Better Serve Clients
EXIGIS, LLC. announced today that it will be moving its headquarters to a larger, more advanced office facility. - January 11, 2009 - Exigis, LLC.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces Low Cost Alternative Group Health Plans Available to Eligible Employers
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce low cost alternative Group Health Plans are available to eligible employers located in approved states. United Group Programs, Inc. and Robert D. Edelheit are please to have the OptiMed Product line available. OptiMed... - January 06, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Combined Billing Service That Will Allow Emplyorers to Coordinate Billing for Their Service Providers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new combined billing service that will allow employers to have one billing generated as a composite of several unrelated insurance company billings that may offer their products to employer groups along multiple lines of... - January 02, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Hearing Aid Program That Will Begin in February of 2009 for Qualifying Employers
Robert D. Edelheit, President of United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new hearing aid program that will begin in February of 2009 for new business OptiMed mini-medical plans serving employer groups effective on February 1, 2009. This program will provide a valuable hearing aid benefit and... - January 01, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Robert Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces a New Interactive Telephonic Patient Advocacy Program Which Will Allow Covered and Enrolled Employees.
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces a new interactive telephonic patient advocacy program which will allow covered and enrolled employees whom have exhausted their group benefits to access a UGP Patient Advocate to assist them in the engagement, discussion and negotiation... - December 31, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Instant Columbus (Ohio) Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
Columbus (Ohio) area residents can now receive instant health insurance quotes from a local broker. Affordable Ohio health insurance plans are provided by Ohioquotes.com, the premier Ohio health insurance broker. - December 22, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Rising Unemployment Rate Prompts Employees to Seek COBRA Alternatives
Swelling ranks of unemployed workers find themselves responsible for health insurance premiums. COBRA allows them to keep benefits, but at their own expense. - December 14, 2008 - Best Healthcare Rates
Miami Valley Dance Company Recognized by Ohio Health Insurance Plans
The Miami Valley Dance Company (MVDC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the training and teaching of its young dancers. Since 1990, the Company has provided many opportunities for the dancers to perform for diverse audiences throughout the Miami Valley area. It is locally renowned and constantly recognized for its artistic excellence and choreographic innovation. - December 09, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
US Insurance Online Hits 4.5 Million Customer Milestone
Sees Customers Increasing Insurance Research as a Result of Economic Instability. - December 07, 2008 - US Insurance Online
Instant Cincinnati Area Health Insurance Quotes Now Available
If you live in the Cincinnati area, instant health insurance quotes are now provided by Ohioquotes.com. - November 29, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
First Rehab Life Launches 3-times DBL
The new, optional Benefit Level provides up to Three Times the Statutory Disability Benefits mandated by the State of NY. - November 27, 2008 - ShelterPoint
SIA Group Announces New Marketing Director
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Claire Woodward has joined the firm as marketing director. In this position, she will be responsible for the strategic planning and development of SIA... - November 23, 2008 - SIA Group
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces the New Call Center "Made in America"
Made in America is a call center that provides bilingual insurance related service and does not outsource to the far east and is fully staffed by residents of the United States of America. - November 20, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
FreeHealth.com Offers Free Healthcare Through a Free Healthcare Savings Card for the 50 Million Uninsured Americans.
Free Health, LLC has launched a campaign to give away over $12 billion in free healthcare in 2008, along with millions of dollars in free surgeries and free healthcare savings programs. With almost 50 million Americans with no health insurance and no solution in sight, Free Health, LLC is the... - November 16, 2008 - Free Health LLC
Fifteen Percent of Homeowners Are Majorly Concerned About Crime in Their Neighborhood
Homeowners speak out about crime in their neighborhoods. - November 16, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs Announce 24 Hour Claim Service for Clean Claims Submitted to UGP
United Group Programs, Inc. announces clean claims turnaround of 24 hours for the 36 months. - November 15, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Diamond Club of the West Coast Endorses TransGuardian.com as First Associate Member
In a historic move, the prestigious Diamond Club of the West Coast, Inc. (DCWC) has endorsed TransGuardian.com as its first-ever Associate Member. - November 10, 2008 - TransGuardian.com
Ohioquotes.com Now Offers Instant Online Ohio Health Insurance Quotes
With more than 28 years of experience as an Ohio health insurance broker, Ed Harris will research all of your options. All major companies are evaluated with emphasis on rate stability, comprehensive coverage and prompt claims-paying ability. - November 07, 2008 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
SIA Group Announces New Hire
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Brandon Sewell has been enrolled in the firm’s management training program. In this position, Sewell will gain knowledge in all aspects of the... - October 29, 2008 - SIA Group
Robert D. Edelheit is Pleased to Announce 3 Year Rate Guarantees for United Group Programs, Inc./OptiMed
OptiMed's Three Year Rate Guarantee OptiMed Is Now Offering a 3 Year Rate Guarantee in Select States. OptiMed Health Plans will offer four distinct fully insured OptiMed medical plans, and guarantee competitive rates for 3 full years. No gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just four great programs... - October 22, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
HR Technology Advisors Announces New Appointments
Three new team members will extend consulting, service, and business development capabilities and strengthen core offer. - October 22, 2008 - HR Technology Advisors, LLC
Nationwide Insurance Expands in Memphis, Tennessee; New Office to Increase Accessibility of Service to Diverse Consumers
Nationwide, one of the country’s largest insurance and financial service organizations today announced the grand opening of a new office to serve the community of Raleigh, North Memphis, TN. The office will offer all the products and services of Nationwide, which has met the needs of... - October 16, 2008 - nationwide insurance agency
Flood Insurance - Necessity or Commodity? Statistics Show That U.S. Hurricane Landfall Sparks Awareness
Thirty-two percent of survey respondents claim that flood insurance is “unnecessary”- while statistics show that the demand for flood insurance fluctuates with the occurrence of major U.S. hurricanes. - October 15, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Security First Insurance and The Steve Lewis Agency Join Forces to Offer More
Merging with the Steve Lewis Agency, Security First Insurance Agency now has the ability to write auto insurance, business auto insurance and commercial insurance through Nationwide Insurance Company. - October 10, 2008 - Security First Insurance
Save to Win Contest Offers Homeowners a New Way to Save... and Win
Save to Win Contest offers homeowners a new way to save. HomeInsurance.com has recently announced the kick-off of their Save to Win Contest which offers homeowners the chance to save on home insurance and win a $250 Lowes Home Improvement gift card. Save to Win contestants work with... - October 08, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Agents Can Now Save Clients Thousands of Dollars Off Their College Tuition by Meeting with Them to Explain Long-Term Care Insurance
LTC Rewards (LTCREWARDS.com), is a program that allows its representatives to offer their clients the ability to earn up to one year of free tuition at hundreds of participating private colleges and universities across the United States, simply for taking the time to learn about Long-Term Care Insurance. - September 29, 2008 - CoolLTC
Chicago Based “Insurance Navy” Warns: “Low Cost Automobile Insurance May Bring Grave Consequences to Some Insureds”
More insurance shoppers are trying to switch from high liability insurance to low cost low liability insurance. This behavior can be grave for some insurance consumers - September 22, 2008 - Insurance Navy
Don Mills Named 2008 Mover and Shaker
SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Don Mills, CIC, president of the firm, has been named a 2008 Mover and Shaker by Business Leader magazine. The Movers and Shakers award honors up-and-coming business leaders... - September 20, 2008 - SIA Group
Lorne S. Marr's Free Seminar on How to Become a Successful Life Insurance Broker
How to become a successful insurance broker? This is the question that Lorne S. Marr, owner of LSM Insurance Ltd. will answer in front of a limited number of participants on October 8, 2008. “Life insurance brokers can be well-paid and successful people, yet over 80% of new brokers leave the... - September 20, 2008 - Lorne S. Marr Insurance Services Limited
Stick with AIG, Life Insurance Expert Says
Canadians should not hastily replace their existing AIG Life of Canada life insurance policies, independent life insurance broker Lorne S. Marr said today. "This company has not been affected by the U.S. credit crisis, and you could loose thousands of dollars on surrender charges if you act... - September 19, 2008 - Lorne S. Marr Insurance Services Limited