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Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Take Precautions and Reduce the Risk of Fire with Holiday Decorating
There are a handful of basic safety measures homeowners can take to significantly help reduce the risk of a fire during the festive holiday season. - December 04, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
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
Primerica Presents Tips to Have More and Spend Less
Economic woes and an increase in consumer prices have made sticking to a budget even more difficult for families across North America. People who were already struggling financially under the burden of debt and poor savings may be feeling the pressure even more intensely now. Primerica, a... - November 05, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Expands Operations by Forming a Commercial Brokerage Division and Opens a New Location in Sarasota, Florida to House the New Division
AUI has formed the Commercial Brokerage Division and has selected a dedicated staff with the knowledge and expertise to facilitate solutions for property and casualty risks that are unique, unusual, or require a high capacity. The new Brokerage Division allows AUI to expand beyond their existing... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Expands MGA Operations by Acquiring the Insurance Assets of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
AUI has acquired the “Business Insurance Center” Insurance assets of NFIB, a leading small business association representing small and independent businesses, from MSC Insurance Agency of Tennessee, LLC., the program administrator. The transaction consists of approximately 75%... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Women: Dreaming of a Great Retirement? Start Now.
In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for women to not only think about their financial future, but also to start preparing for it. Retirement may feel like a long way off, but considering that women are 71% more likely than men to live below the poverty line in retirement,1... - October 16, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
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
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
Primerica Offers Tips to Save Cash at the Pump
This summer, average gas prices spiked to more than four dollars a gallon – a record high.(1) In fact, a recent survey showed that 62% of respondents changed their holiday travel plans and 15% cancelled their vacations altogether.(2) Primerica, a financial solutions industry leader, offers... - September 13, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Presents Solutions to Common Life Insurance Mistakes
In today’s economy far too few American families have a current life insurance policy. In fact, while 81% of Americans say they need life insurance, only 41% own an individually purchased policy.(1) Primerica, an industry leader in term insurance, offers solutions to some of the most common... - September 11, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Home Insurance.com Survey- Homeowners Left in the Dark
HomeInsurance.com performed a recent study on the consumer knowledge base of how much homeowners really know about their home insurance coverage. - September 11, 2008 - Home Insurance.com
Don’t Pay the Price of Apathy - Shop Around and Save Up to £10,980 on Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance Says British Insurance
British Insurance has launched a new ultra low cost Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance product. - September 05, 2008 - British Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: ATV Safety; Knowing Safety Guidelines Can Help Avoid ATV Deaths and Injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has data to show that 92 percent of all ATV-related fatalities are the result of warned-against behaviors. The ATV Safety Institute has eight guidelines that address those behaviors and apply to all riders. Those are outlined here. - August 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
British Insurance Launches Shared Ownership Payment Protection Cover
British Insurance has launched a new Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) policy for households involved in shared ownership schemes. - August 07, 2008 - British Insurance
Women: Get Smart About Retirement
When it comes to preparing for – or even thinking about – retirement, many women are already behind, compared to their male counterparts. In fact, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute, just 53% of women are currently saving for retirement, compared to 62% of men. Primerica can help. - July 19, 2008 - Primerica Financial Services
Washington & Lee Wins 2008 Wooldridge Champions Cup: Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors ODAC Athletic Achievement Award
Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes: Partnership Recognizes Excellence in the Classroom and on Athletic Field
Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 25 through May 31, 2008. Use these tips to help keep yourself and your property safe. - May 21, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes
The 2007-08 Fall sports winners have been selected. They are: Tom Brower, Washington and Lee (Men’s Cross Country); Becca Taylor, Washington and Lee (Women’s Cross Country); Kristina Landis, Eastern Mennonite (Field Hockey); Jeff Highfill, Bridgewater (Football); Travis Cober, Virginia Wesleyan (Men’s Soccer); Lauren Askey, Lynchburg (Women’s Soccer); Michelle Kutcher, Randolph-Macon (Volleyball) - February 19, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Tritus Insurance Group Creates New Revenue Stream for Mortgage Originators and Loan Officers; Market Dynamics Create New Product Demands Within the Mortgage Industry
Tritus Insurance Group, LLC (Tritus Insurance) a leading national insurance company, launches an initiative to develop and distribute products and services that will create additional revenue streams for Mortgage Originators and Loan Officers. Through long term research, due diligence, and... - January 05, 2008 - Tritus Insurance Group
Accident Insurance Company, Inc. (AIC) is Approved to Write Commercial Auto Coverage in South Carolina and Mississippi
AIC has received approval from the South Carolina and Mississippi Departments of Insurance to start writing commercial auto liability and physical damage coverage on an admitted basis. This new competitively priced program targets harder to write classes of business such as; open lot used car... - December 29, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Wildfire Insurance Expert Speaks on SoCal Property Protection
Los Angeles’ Top Rating Morning Show, “The Bill Handel Show” welcomed Gary Shepard, President of Shepard Insurance Agency, this morning to discuss how the ongoing wildfires will affect all homeowners in California. An audio recording of this interview is available at... - October 24, 2007 - Shepard Insurance Agency
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Use These Tips to Keep Hunting Safe and Enjoyable
VFB Insurance offers safety tips for consumers in a wide array of life situations and naturally occurring events throughout the year. This release covers hunting safety. - October 18, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Florida Operations by Acquiring the Renewals of Creative Insurance Underwriters, Inc.
AUI completed the purchase of the renewal rights of Creative Insurance Underwriters brokerage business. AUI had moved quickly on the opportunity based on the momentum realized through the external marketing efforts to Florida throughout 2006. “It was perfect timing,” says Bob Arowood,... - May 18, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Strategic West Coast Satellite Office
AUI has taken a momentous step in their westward expansion efforts today with the opening of a San Diego, California satellite office. This state of the art sales and service center, located at Rio Vista Towers, 8880 Rio San Diego Dr, Suite 340 will be an accessible facility for agents to access... - April 20, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
XpressPersonalLines.com is Open for Business - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Releases the Highly Anticipated 2nd Phase of Their “Xpress” Family of Programs
AUI launches XpressPersonalLines.com, a program portal of specialized personal lines insurance products designed specifically for independent insurance agents. It currently allows online “direct to carrier” rating access for stand-alone personal umbrella, dwelling fire, and watercraft... - April 04, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Goes to Market with XpressUmbrella.com
AUI launches XpressUmbrella.com, the first in a suite of programs designed specifically for independent agents, which provides online “direct to carrier” rating access to one of the broadest stand-alone personal umbrella policies available. AUI and long time carrier partner, United... - January 15, 2007 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases the National Guaranteed Cost Workers Compensation Program of CRC Insurance Services, Inc.
AUI completed the asset purchase agreement for CRC’s Guaranteed Cost Workers Compensation program today. The program mirrors that of Appalachians existing State and Carrier footprint very closely and according to Bob Arowood, President and COO of AUI, “We are excited to pick up the high... - September 15, 2006 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Strengthens MGA Presence Today with Acquisition of Atlanta based USAdministrators
AUI has acquired the assets of USAdministrators, an MGA specializing in providing workers’ compensation markets to approximately 2,000 contracted agents throughout the Southeast. This alliance expands AUI’s extensive distribution network of 5,000 agents and provides an Atlanta regional... - June 09, 2006 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.