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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
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
First Rehab Life Names New "Executive VP & CFO"
Bruce Wallach joins the Executive Team. - November 26, 2009 - ShelterPoint
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
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
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
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
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
Alternative Healthcare Plan Reduces Employer Medical Costs 30%-50%
USA Insurance Brokers recently announced the Alternative Healthcare plan, made possible by recent changes in federal regulations and Health Reimbursement Accounts. This plan enables Employers to reduce premiums for Major Medical Insurance by 30% to 50%. - May 08, 2009 - USA Insurance Brokers
Website for Free Insurance Quotes Gets Redesigned at Einsurance.com
Einsurance recently redesigned their free insurance quote portal to help insurance shoppers get multiple insurance quotes more quickly. - April 14, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
George Geldin Presented with 9th Consecutive Insurance Award
A local insurance agent and business owner has been presented with his ninth consecutive Golden Eagle award from the National Association of Health Underwriters. The Golden Eagle award is a symbol of the highest level of achievement for outstanding work in health insurance sales. George Geldin,... - April 11, 2009 - Geldin Insurance Services
Auto Insurance Quotes for Existing Vehicles Still Strong Says E-INSURE Services
According to CEO, David Thompson of E-Insure Services, site traffic for auto insurance quotes have remained on track, but there has been a notable shift in the approach of an auto insurance quote shopper. Many insurance shoppers are simply looking to switch auto insurance companies to get a lower rate and thus save a few extra dollars. - April 06, 2009 - E-INSURE Services, Inc.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
Lucy Grosz Awarded CLTC Designation
Lucy Grosz of Alta Vista Benefits has been awarded a professional degree in the field of long term care, Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC). This program is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing insurance professionals with the tools they need to meet their client's long... - September 10, 2008 - Alta Vista Benefits, LLC
"How to Win the Health Insurance Game" Blog Officially Launched
Excellent news for the millions of Americans frustrated and confused by the process of finding good, solid, cost-effective individual health insurance: licensed Michigan agent and consultant Greg Van Thomas announces the launch of a blog designed to address those needs head-on. “How To Win... - August 06, 2008 - Van Thomas Consultants Inc.
First Rehab Life Receives Three Communications Awards
Interactive Training Video about The 100% Solution is Awarded for its Communications Excellence. - July 30, 2008 - ShelterPoint
Physicians Mutual Recognizes Peru, Illinois, Agent for Exceptional Customer Service
Dick Nowatka honored for placing highest ethical standards on customer service. - July 24, 2008 - Physicians Mutual
Physicians Mutual Launches Enhanced Web Site
Physicians Mutual launches new user-friendly corporate website which includes easier navigation, more content and more features. - June 22, 2008 - Physicians Mutual
IBD Insurance Services Releases Podcast on Small Business Health Insurance
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), has announced the release of a podcast offering health insurance advice for small business owners. In the podcast, Bill Moore, CEO of IBD Insurance, explains how businesses can determine which health insurance plans best meet... - May 09, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
Alta Vista Benefits Launches LTC Education
Alta Vista Benefits supports Ohio's "Own Your Future" campaign. - May 08, 2008 - Alta Vista Benefits, LLC
IBD Insurance Services Releases Podcast on Health Insurance and the 2008 Presidential Election
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), has announced the release of a podcast discussing health insurance and the 2008 presidential election. In the podcast, Andrea Hunnicutt Grater, vice president at IBD Insurance, discusses what universal health care coverage and... - May 02, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Releases Podcast on Health Insurance Trends
IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), has announced the release of a podcast discussing current trends in health insurance. In the podcast, Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance, discusses why many people are choosing to go without health insurance and the risks they face, and he offers... - April 26, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Vice President to Attend NC Symposium 2008
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), an insurance agency specializing in group and individual health coverage, has announced that Andrea Hunnicutt Grater has attended NC Symposium 2008, hosted by the North Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (NCAHU), April... - April 19, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Named to President’s Club
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), an insurance agency specializing in group and individual health coverage, has announced that the agency has been named a President’s Club agency by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. This distinction recognizes IBD... - April 13, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Named True Blue Producer
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), an insurance agency specializing in group and individual health coverage, has announced that the agency has been named a True Blue Producer by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina for the eighth consecutive year. This... - April 04, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Names Vice President
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), an insurance agency specializing in group and individual health coverage, has announced that Andrea Hunnicutt Grater has been named vice president of the agency. Grater is responsible for small and individual health, dental,... - March 30, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
IBD Insurance Services Vice President Named Secretary of Chix In Business
Jim Price, president of IBD Insurance Services (www.ibdinsurance.com), an insurance agency specializing in group and individual health coverage, has announced that Andrea Hunnicutt Grater has been named secretary of Chix In Business. Dedicated to helping women business owners succeed, Grater helped... - March 07, 2008 - IBD Insurance Services
Capital Concepts Managing Director Honored at Leading Women of Cincinnati Luncheon
Luncheon Recognizes Angie Strunk for Leadership and Positive Contributions to the Community. - February 27, 2008 - Capital Concepts
Faster, Easier, Better Value Car Insurance – Revamped Aussie Site Offers More
When it comes to car insurance, Australia benefits from a range of companies. Now, 1 Cover has revamped and streamlined their site and processes to raise the bar on insurance standards. One of the first companies with enough vision to capture the strengths of the Internet and go online with car... - February 11, 2008 - 1Cover Car Insurance
National Healthcare Debate Ends Ends in Time for Super Tuesday; a Revolution in Health Insurance Plan Debuts in Georgia
New health insurance plan debuts in Georgia for small employers, their employees, and their families - January 31, 2008 - GHA
Cincinnati Financial Planning Firm Unveils New Website
Capital Concepts Site Boasts Financial Services, Tax Information. - January 30, 2008 - Capital Concepts
eGlobalHealth Insurers Agency, LLC Launches Web Site Designed for Those Needing Medical, Life, Disability and Other Special Risk Insurance Needs Worldwide
eGlobalHealth Insurers Agency, LLC officially launches www.GlobalRiskBroker.com, a unique online, independent special risk insurance brokerage agency. Features include such programs ranging from high-risk global medical, life and disability insurance to special risk contingency plans like Kidnap and Ransom Insurance & even Defense Base Act Workers’ Compensation coverage. - January 01, 2008 - eGlobalHealth Insurers Agency, LLC
Cincinnati Financial Planning Firm Shares Its Annual Year-End Tax Advice
Capital Concepts Top 10 year-end tax tips now available. - December 21, 2007 - Capital Concepts
Cincinnati Financial Planning Firm Predicts Top Five Human Resource Issues of 2008
Healthcare, Immigration to Top Capital Concept’s List of Predicted HR Issues of 2008. - December 15, 2007 - Capital Concepts