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Pet Insurance Association Appoints Randy Valpy as President
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) recently elected a number of new positions, including Randy Valpy as the association’s new President, and Bill Horan, Chris Middleton, and incumbent Stephen Popovich as the association’s new executives. - October 21, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Insurance Journal Award 2015
DSP clinches spot as one of the Best Agencies to Work For in 2015. - October 19, 2015 - DSP Insurance
David Harvey Named as Newest GBS Regional Marketing Director
David Harvey has been named as the newest Regional Marketing Director due to GBS' market expansions. - September 28, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
New Website Assists with Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Health Plans
FHK Insurance Services, one of Wisconsin’s oldest and largest insurance agencies, launches new on-line presence. - September 06, 2015 - FHK Insurance Services
Pet Insurance Really Does Pay: North America’s Most Common Medical Conditions
Each September, the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) celebrates Pet Health Insurance month, educating pet owners about the importance of insurance and how it works and its benefits. This year, the organization is marking the month by releasing a new report which illustrates the most common medical conditions for cats and dogs – as claimed by pet insurance policyholders in 2014. - September 03, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Roundstone Holds First Medical Captive Forum for Customers
Forum focused on reduced healthcare costs held for Roundstone customers. - September 03, 2015 - Roundstone Management, Ltd.
Status Global Insurance Launches New EHIC in France Top-Up Insurance
Status Global Insurance has just launched a new and unique product called 'EHIC in France', which is top-up insurance for EU residents travelling to France with an EHIC. - August 19, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
NativeForward.com Helps Native Americans Get Insured
InsureItForward.com and NativeForward.com have been focusing their efforts lately to bring Native American's the best insurance plans available. - July 28, 2015 - Insure It Forward.com
Five Warning Signs to Catch Lyme Disease Early
In the U.S, an estimated 300,000 people are infected annually with Lyme disease, commonly through tick bites. Because it can be difficult to know whether or not you have Lyme disease, the experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, have put together... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Take a Stand at Work with Five Ways to Avoid “Sitting Disease”
Each day, many Americans spend hours – or even the entire workday – sitting. Add that to time spent on your commute and relaxing on your couch and you can understand why simply sitting has become a significant health issue. In fact, the scientific community is now referring to this... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Parents’ Guide to Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month
As the kids head back to school, it’s time for parents to make sure they start off their new year as prepared as possible. One crucial factor is ensuring that children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
FRONTLine Insurance's Backyard Safety Tips for Summer
FRONTLine Insurance provides property and casualty insurance for coastal properties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. FRONTLine provides innovative solutions to help their customers recover quickly and with confidence. They offer tips and ideas that help everyone enjoy summer safely. - July 22, 2015 - Frontline Insurance
GBS Gains New Carrier, Providing Turnkey Programs for Smaller Groups
GBS has entered into a relationship with Sirius America, a stop-loss carrier with over 20 years of experience and an A rating from AM Best. - July 14, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Status Global Insurance Provides Expat Solution for S1 Form Withdrawal
Status Global Insurance, a leading insurance provider in the UK and EEA, are offering a solution to the withdrawal of the S1 reciprocal health benefits for UK early retirees living in another EEA country. - July 08, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires Olympus Managed Health Care Inc.
Global Excel Management Inc. announces acquisition of Olympus Managed Health Care Inc., and its associated companies, Olympus Healthcare Solutions México SA, ChoiceNet International México SA and Healthcare Concierge Services Inc. - July 02, 2015 - Global Excel Management Inc.
Get Sun Smart – NurseWise Debunks Five Summer Safety Myths
After a long winter, nothing feels better than the hot summer sun, but it’s important to remember the sun can be dangerous. In honor of “Sun Safety Week” (June 1 to 8), the health experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, answer five myths of summer sun. - July 01, 2015 - Nursewise
Feel Great About Yourself with Five Tips to Self Confidence
Summer is here. While that signifies baseball and barbecues, it also means it’s pool season. Most people don’t naturally feel comfortable in a bathing suit. Confidence is mental. Get over the dreaded swimsuit stigma with these five easy tricks from NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider. - July 01, 2015 - Nursewise
Five Tips to Avoiding Eye Injuries
Americans suffer thousands of accidental eye injuries every day, with an estimated one million injuries annually. The experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, want you to understand how to prevent some of the most common incidents that can lead to visual impairment and blindness. - July 01, 2015 - Nursewise
Tame Your Tummy with Tips for Better Health Through Portion Control
In a world where portions are growing larger and larger, it is hard to stop yourself from indulging and overeating. Limiting portions can help you lose weight, reduce intestinal issues and improve your overall health, including lowering your risk for diabetes. - July 01, 2015 - Nursewise
NurseWise Reveals Five Groups Most Likely to Become Dehydrated
While it can happen any time, dehydration – not having enough fluid in your body – occurs more often when temperatures increase during summer months. As much of the nation gets ready to enter its hottest time of the year, the experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, are pleased to share information about dehydration and who’s most at risk. - July 01, 2015 - Nursewise
Women Grow Atlanta Welcomes Charlo Greene and Rep. Allen Peake for Cannabis Industry Event on July 7
Leading GA activist, legislator to headline community education event for women leaders in Atlanta medical cannabis industry. - June 29, 2015 - Agents Alliance
Urbanfuture to Host Leadership Celebration
St. Louis' employee benefits' company sponsors first annual event. - June 23, 2015 - Sonus Benefits
Bartling Insurance Group Appoints Industry Veteran to Manage Expanded Marine Services Division
Bartling Insurance Group Appoints Industry Veteran to Manage Expanded Marine Services Division: Phillip Ruppert Named Vice President of Marine & Private Client Group. - June 11, 2015 - Bartling Insurance Group
Miles McElroy Joins Group Benefit Services as Information Technology Director
Group Benefit Services (GBS) is pleased to announce expansion of its Information Technology (IT) department with the addition of IT Director Miles McElroy. McElroy will contribute to GBS’ ability to continue executing technology-based projects and upgrades with the goal of further enhancing... - June 10, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
AultCare Presents 40 Team Spirit Scholarship Awards to High School Seniors
Recognizing the spirit of the future through the importance of leadership, teamwork and academic excellence, AultCare is honoring 40 high school seniors with a $500 AultCare Team Spirit Award Scholarship. As AultCare celebrates its 30th Anniversary this year, AultCare wanted to do something... - June 06, 2015 - AultCare
Pet Health Insurance Industry in North America Posts Record Growth in 2014
North America’s pet health insurance sector posted record growth this year, with combined total premiums hitting $660.5 million in 2014, and the total number of pets insured reaching 1.4 million, according to the NAHIA State of the Industry Report, just released. This represents a 12.8... - June 05, 2015 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Truinject Training System to Provide Real-Time Feedback for Cosmetic Injectors
TruInject Medical Corp™ is pleased to announce the development and pending launch of the TruInject Training System, the first injectable simulation system featuring true-to-life tissue, 3D digital facial anatomy and real-time feedback. - June 05, 2015 - Truinject Medical Corp.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Expands Personal Insurance Division with Formation of Reliance Risk Solutions
AUI has created a new vertical within the Personal Lines Division to focus on the High Net Worth property and casualty personal insurance needs of its 30,000 agency partners. Reliance Risk Solutions (RRS) allows AUI to expand beyond their existing Personal Lines portfolio and place coverage for... - May 28, 2015 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Bryan Wright Joins Pensionmark
The national footprint for Pensionmark® Retirement continues to grow as they welcome another office to the Advisor Support Program (ASP). Bryan Wright is the CEO of The Wright Group Services, a Pensionmark Affiliate. Bryan brings with him over 18 years of experience in the finance and insurance... - May 15, 2015 - The Wright Group Services
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington Receives Financial Strength Rating Upgrade from AM Best
FSR Upgraded to B++ by A.M. Best Company - Effective May 6, 2015 - May 10, 2015 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
GBS Engages Digital Storm for Advanced PC Technology
GBS has announced that in conjunction with its current investment in company-wide technological advancements, GBS is obtaining an all new PC platform from Digital Storm. - April 21, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Status Global Insurance Launches New Golf Insurance Product
Status Global Insurance have just launched their new worldwide comprehensive golf insurance product. - April 19, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
AFX Research, LLC Integrates with Xactware to Provide Title Searching Services for Property Claims
AFX Research, LLC has integrated with Xactware to more efficiently deliver title search reports ordered by property claims insurers. This collaboration allows claims representatives to order a title search through their XactAnalysis file. Not only will this simplify the process for claims reps, it will also expedite their order and research will begin immediately and shorten the turnaround time in which they receive their title searches. - April 09, 2015 - AFX Research, LLC
GBS Makes Major Investment in Oracle Technology
Group Benefit Services (GBS) has announced that as a result of robust growth over the past 24 months, GBS has entered into an ongoing agreement to deploy the complete suite of Oracle technology to support its claims operations and goals of greater capacity, additional technological solutions,... - April 08, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
EasyCE, LLC Debuts Insurance Industry’s First Multi-Platform Continuing Education Tool
EasyCE, LLC announced the launch of the insurance industry’s first multi-platform continuing education tool for insurance professionals. EasyCE combined industry-leading technology including full-course audio on every course and downloadable apps for both Apple® and Android® mobile... - March 31, 2015 - EasyCE, LLC
eCare21 Seeks Crowdfunding to Save Lives in Support of the American Heart Association Open Innovation Challenge to Prevent 20% of Heart Disease by 2020
eCare21, an early stage health technology company, has just released a new crowdfunding campaign, on the crowdfunding platform Medstartr, as an American Heart Association (AHA) Open Innovation Challenge finalist for health technology innovation. The challenge seeks new innovative tools to prevent... - March 27, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
Group Benefit Services Earns Better Business Bureau Principles of Trust Certificate
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) announced today that Better Business Bureau (BBB) is distinguishing GBS for the second year in a row with the Principles of Trust Award. This award recognizes GBS for having no customer complaints during BBB’s standard reporting period of three years. Group... - March 17, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
eCare21 Announces Appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer
eCare21, Inc., a world leader in advanced healthcare technology for seniors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie O’Hara as Chief Marketing Officer. - March 13, 2015 - eCare21, Inc.
FreeMedicareReport.com Unveils Consumer Satisfaction Star Rankings for Medicare Supplement Companies
Seniors in the market for Medicare Supplement insurance can now compare companies based on Consumer Satisfaction Star Rankings. - March 02, 2015 - Free Medicare Report
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Reach Settlement with Greenlight Re
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.’s President, Bob Arowood, announced today that a Settlement Agreement and Release has been finalized between Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. and Greenlight Re providing an end to the litigation between the parties. - February 19, 2015 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Marion County Selects Group Benefit Services as Employee Benefits Third Party Administrator
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS) announces that Marion County, Missouri has selected GBS as its Third Party Administrator (TPA) for Marion County’s new self-funded health plan as of February 1, 2015. It is projected that this important decision will result in significant savings for the... - February 11, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
GBS Named “Expert Insurance Service Provider” by AM Best Tenth Consecutive Year
Group Benefit Services, Inc. (GBS), a Third Party Administrator (TPA) of benefits for self-funded health plans, today announced that GBS has again been designated “Expert Insurance Service Provider” by AM Best Company. AM Best Company is a reputable and well-established rating agency... - February 04, 2015 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Status Global Insurance Announce Travel Insurance Sales Are Up
Status Global Insurance has announced their travel insurance sales for 2014 were up, and a first quarter 2015 price freeze on Europesure travel insurance. - February 04, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
Are Community-Minded Volunteers Risking Their Car Insurance?
Concerned insurance broker Insure Your Motor has highlighted fears that volunteer drivers may be risking their car insurance if they don’t inform their insurance company of their activities. Charities and community organisations often rely on dedicated volunteers to deliver services,... - January 17, 2015 - Insure Your Motor
Status Global Insurance Now Offering Travel Insurance for Extensive Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
Status Global Insurance, a leading wholesale, and retail, insurance provider in the UK and across Europe is now offering a travel insurance option for individuals with extensive pre-existing medical conditions. - January 16, 2015 - Status Global Insurance
Wright Rehabilitation Services Acquires Complete Case Management
Wright Rehabilitation Services, Inc. (WRS) announces the acquisition of Complete Case Management, LLC. As a result of this acquisition, clients will continue to receive the outstanding service provided by CCM case managers, enhanced by the regional network of WRS case managers, and the additional... - December 19, 2014 - Wright Rehabilitation Services
Status Global Insurance Launches New Corporate Website
Status Global Insurance, a leading wholesale, and retail, insurance provider in the UK and across Europe has launched their new company website. - December 06, 2014 - Status Global Insurance
"Status Quo" May Cost Bergen County / NJ Residents on Medicare More Out of Their Pocket for 2015
PAAD - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled Income limit: less than $26,130 (single), less than $32,037 (married); Senior Gold - Income limit: between $26,130 and $36,130 (single), between $32,037 and $42,037 (married); Patient Assistance Program Eligibility Criteria and Medicare Part D http://www.rxassist.org/docx/medicare-and-paps - November 28, 2014 - Absolute Insurance Management, LLC
Status Insurance Management Ltd. Announces Name Change to Status Global Insurance
A leading UK international insurance provider has changed their name to Status Global Insurance. - November 12, 2014 - Status Global Insurance
Risk Advisors of America Celebrates New Location in Maitland
On Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at 12:00 p.m., Risk Advisors of America will celebrate the grand opening of its Maitland location with a ribbon cutting ceremony and other activities. The insurance and risk management company was previously located in Orlando, but needed to move into a larger office... - October 11, 2014 - Risk Advisors of America