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Retail Merchant Services and SPOT Business Systems Strike Strategic Partnership to Deliver ePOS Solutions to the UK’s Dry-Cleaning Sector
Retail Merchant Services and SPOT Business Systems have entered into a strategic partnership that will provide SPOT POS customers with integrated card payment services, and RMS dry-cleaning customers with access to powerful ePOS solutions, specially designed for their industry. - February 04, 2020 - Retail Merchant Services
High Net Worth MGA, Reliance Risk Solutions, Kicks Off 2020 with Launch of New Website
Reliance Risk Solutions (RRS) is pleased to announce the launch of its website, reliance-risk.com. This digital launch comes with RRS rebranding to assist agents with affluent clients to include many personal lines options. The new website includes curated visuals and broader explanations of... - February 02, 2020 - Reliance Risk Solutions
Chris Topping Joins 504 Capital Corporation
Chris Topping has joined mission-based lender 504 Capital Corporation as a Business Development Officer to provide SBA 504 financing to small business owners in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Washington, DC, West Virginia and parts of rural Pennsylvania. Prior to joining 504 Capital, Chris... - February 01, 2020 - 504 Capital Corporation
Novo Credit Union Goes Live with Eltropy’s World Class Text Messaging Solution
California-based CU Aims to Improve Member Communication. - February 01, 2020 - Eltropy
Doeren Mayhew Partners with Colliers International to Launch Real Estate Offering
Doeren Mayhew, a global certified public accounting and advisory firm, has formed a strategic partnership, DM Colliers Real Estate Advisory, LLC, with Colliers International in Detroit to deploy a range of real estate advisory services to its clients. The partnership with Colliers will aide Doeren... - February 01, 2020 - Doeren Mayhew
The Genesee Valley Agency Launches Its New Website
Following a recent merger with Calbranch Insurance, The Genesee Valley Agency is launching its new website and expanding its support to other local regions. - January 31, 2020 - Genesee Valley Agency
Sound Payments Expands in Florida, Officially Opens Office in St. Petersburg, FL
Community and Industry Leaders Celebrate EMV Easy Pump and Job Creation - January 31, 2020 - Sound Payments
Spencer Savings Bank Announces the Re-Election of Two Board Members at Annual Meeting
Spencer Savings Bank, a leading New Jersey-based community bank, has announced the re-election of Nicholas Lorusso and Barry Minkin to the bank’s Board of Directors, for a term of three years. The election was announced at its Annual Meeting, held at the Royal Manor in Garfield, on January 23... - January 31, 2020 - Spencer Savings Bank
CENSON Care Tackles Unmet Home Health Care Needs
Unmet home health care needs have been linked to poor health, increased use of other health services, admission to nursing homes and reduced emotional well-being. Data from a Community Health Survey describes home care use and unmet home care needs by type (i.e., home health care [HHC] and support... - January 31, 2020 - CENSON Health
Reinvent Yourself Through Lakedale Institute of Finance
Lakedale recently launched to solve a gap in the market with innovative training programs. - January 31, 2020 - Lakedale Institute of Finance
Watkins Insurance Group Names Two New Shareholders
Watkins Insurance Group, the largest locally-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, announced the expansion of its executive team with Jim Siddons and Chris Scott being named shareholders. The addition of Siddons and Scott reflect Watkins’ focus on dynamic growth and commitment... - January 31, 2020 - Watkins Insurance Group
Introducing the All-New AI-Powered Personal Finance and Financial Wellness App by Chango for Empowering Canadians to Make the Right Life Decisions
Chango is a free personal finance and financial wellness app designed exclusively for Canadians. Chango uses artificial intelligence for personalisation budgeting tips for individuals according to their spending habits. Chango app will be available in the Google Play Store and App Stores soon. - January 31, 2020 - Chango
Computools's Marketplace Solutions Kit: Superb Way to Enter the E-Commerce Market
It’s a brave new world of e-commerce: Join up and prosper. - January 31, 2020 - Computools LLC
Softline Designated as Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider
Softline, a leading global IT solutions and services provider, today announced that it has been designated as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP). This designation recognizes Softline as a partner capable of delivering unique services and solutions across all of the complex... - January 31, 2020 - Softline Group
MedBiome Licenses the RapidAIM Technology Targeting the Microbiome to Improve Human Health
MedBiome accelerates the development of drugs targeting the gut microbiome. The RapidAIM technology enables rapid screening of the effects of compounds on live individual human microbiomes in 96 well plates. - January 30, 2020 - MedBiome
TY Health Insurance Brokerage Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award
Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement. TY Health Insurance Brokerage has been selected for the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Health Insurance Agency category by the Manhattan Award Program. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved... - January 30, 2020 - TY Health Insurance Brokerage
New Solar Panel Generates Electricity at Night
Solar Breakthrough Produces Constant Energy from the Sun’s Gamma Rays - January 30, 2020 - ZPower
BEQUANT CEO George Zarya Confirms No Bitcoin-Markets Correlation After China Virus and Market Tumble, Launches Prime Brokerage and Partnerships
George Zarya and Bequant confirm no correlation between bitcoin and markets after China virus scare, Prime Brokerage and Partnerships launched globally. - January 29, 2020 - BEQUANT
Copper.co Appointed by XinFin for Institutional Custody Solution
XinFin Partners with London based institutional custody & prime brokerage firm, copper.co. - January 29, 2020 - XinFin Fintech Pte. Ltd.
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires New Sales Agent
Randy Fricke has more than 29 years of insurance experience. - January 29, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Marketing Tools for Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Introduced by Association
A series of 2020 banners and marketing tools for Medicare insurance agents have been introduced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Medicare insurance agents face increased competition both from other insurance professionals as well as from the... - January 29, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Jetico Joins the National Cyber Security Alliance in Global Effort to Support Data Privacy Day by Becoming a 2020 Champion
Each Jan. 28, Hundreds of Organizations and Individuals Collaborate to Generate Awareness About the Importance of Respecting Privacy, Safeguarding Data and Enabling Trust - January 27, 2020 - Jetico Inc.
Gary Williams of Williams Asset Management Named in Forbes’ Best-in-State Wealth Advisors List for 2020
President and Founder of Williams Asset Management, Gary Williams, has been named as one of Maryland's "Best-in-State" Wealth Advisors by Forbes’ for 2020. - January 26, 2020 - Williams Asset Management
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by Association
Costs for 55-year-old individuals or couples purchasing long-term care insurance remain steady according to the 2020 Price Index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2020 Begins with a Bang for Clear Capital Partners as Two Additional Childcare Centers Are Added to Its Ever-Growing Portfolio
Clear Capital Partners, a merger and acquisition firm, is pleased to announce its acquisition of its two child care centers: “Creative Learning Center” in Destin, Florida and “Midlothian Children’s Academy” in Midlothian, Virginia. Creative Learning Center has been... - January 25, 2020 - Clear Capital, LLC
CIS Announces Advisory Board, Appoints John H. Dalton
CIS Credit Solutions (CIS), a market leading services and solutions provider to the mortgage industry, is pleased to announce John H. Dalton as the first member of its newly formed Advisory Board. - January 25, 2020 - CIS
Two Advance Capital Management Advisors Named “Best-in-State” for Michigan
Michael Hohf and Jeffrey Lido earn spots on Forbes magazine’s coveted Best-in-State Wealth Advisors list. - January 25, 2020 - Advance Capital Management
BEQUANT CEO George Zarya and Team at Davos 2020 for Prime Brokerage Launch
BEQUANT CEO and Team in Davos launching the company's Prime Brokerage product with major industry. - January 24, 2020 - BEQUANT
Windgate Insurance Agency Purchased by Long-Time Producer, Nick Podias
New Windsor, NY agency is a 17-year member of SAN Group. - January 24, 2020 - SAN Group
Local Business Owner Talibah Bayles Named to NSBA Leadership Council
Talibah Bayles, Founder & CEO of TMB Tax & Financial Services, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation’s oldest small-business advocacy organization, and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Bayles, a... - January 23, 2020 - TMB Tax & Financial Services Benefit Corporation
ZPower Releases Breakthrough Solar Panel That Works at Night
New Solar Technology produces electricity 24-7 with more than double the power. - January 23, 2020 - ZPower
Justice Tax, LLC Donates to Wolfson Children’s Hospital
Justice Tax, LLC Donates to the Wolfson Children’s Hospital to Help Sick Children. - January 23, 2020 - Justice Tax, LLC
Senior Actuary Patrick Cheah Joins Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
Nicholas Actuarial Solutions, a leading actuarial firm in Asia, has added Patrick Cheah, an experienced actuary with more than 20 years working experience in the insurance industry, to the team. - January 22, 2020 - Actomate
NAFA Appoints 2020 Board of Directors
New Leadership Prepares to Extend Oversight into Advocacy, Education and Integration Initiatives - January 21, 2020 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
The Grand Opening of Fast Tax of East Orlando
Fast Tax Service Center is proud to announce the grand opening of the Fast Tax Service Center of East Orlando. Located at 7318 East Colonial Drive, Orlando Florida 32708, with a dedicated team of tax professionals to help the community with maximizing their Income Tax Returns in 2020. Fast Tax Service Center of East Orlando is your Tax Return Specialist. - January 20, 2020 - Fast Tax of East Orlando
CRIF Launches Fraud Detection Tool for Pet Insurers
CRIF Decision Solutions (CRIF) has launched Sherlock Detection, an automated fraud detection tool which rapidly risk assesses every claim, to help pet insurers prevent, manage and detect fraud swiftly and efficiently. - January 19, 2020 - CRIF
SAN Group Adds 12 New Member Agencies During December
SIAA’s Northeast Master Agency Reports a Strong Finish to 2019. - January 19, 2020 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Reports Double-Digit Website Traffic Growth
The number of visits to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's website grew by 18 percent in 2019. Increased utilization of the online directory connecting consumers with local independent Medicare insurance brokers grew. - January 19, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Equity Consortium Agrees to Acquire Stakes in New York's Astoria Energy Facilities
A consortium of equity investors including APG, MEAG (Munich Re’s asset manager acting for investors from within Munich Re Group), and Clal Insurance Company, alongside other US institutional investors have agreed to acquire 100% of Astoria Energy I and a 55% interest in Astoria Energy II. - January 18, 2020 - APG Asset Management US Inc.
Digital Asset Firm BEQUANT at Davos 2020 to Further Engage Major Industry
BEQUANT Engaging DAVOS 2020 on digital assets for major industry. - January 18, 2020 - BEQUANT
Introducing Prospect Financial Group Inc.'s Top Loan Officer for Quarter 4, 2019
Prospect Financial Group Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is proud to introduce its top loan officer for Q4: Cameron Alley. This recognition is determined by the total amount of business / closed loans from a given loan officer, and Alley set a high bar last quarter. On his win,... - January 18, 2020 - Prospect Home Finance
Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims Rise by 35 Percent Reports Association
A new study published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that benefits paid by insurers increased 35 percent in 2019 compared to five years earlier. Some $11 billion in long-term care insurance benefits were paid. - January 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
MIAA Announces New Hires to Support Network Growth
Additional Field Team Hires Will Focus on Iowa Member Agency Development and Services - January 17, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Lyco Reaches $500 Million Transactional Advisory Mark, as It Partners with Impact Capital Africa
Lyco Business Solutions, a Zambian multinational company has to-date provided transactional advisory to SMEs across the global to a tune of US$500 million. And the company has partnered with Impact Capital Africa (ICA) to provide transactional advisory to SMEs and prepare them to be investor ready. - January 17, 2020 - Lyco Business Solutions
Copper Canyon LLC Investment Advisory Celebrates the Launch of Two New Portfolio Models
Copper Canyon LLC Investment Advisory celebrates the creation and launch of the Dynamic Active Equity and Dynamic Income Portfolio Models. - January 17, 2020 - Copper Canyon LLC
Californians Have Most Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
California, Texas, New York and Florida rank as the top states where residents have purchased long-term care insurance protection according to a report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. - January 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Strengthens Offerings with Co-Occurring Disorders Care
AZ eating disorders treatment facility announces 5-goal process to treat co-occurring disorders. - January 16, 2020 - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
SIAA Reports Another Successful Year Signing New Member Agencies in 2019
SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) signed 451 independent agents in 2019, marking the 11th consecutive year, with over 400 new member agencies joining the 48 master agencies in its national alliance. SIAA has been projecting total in-force premium of $8.8 Billion for 2019. About SIAA SIAA... - January 16, 2020 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Promotes Zach Blaetz to Mid Atlantic Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce Zach Blaetz as Mid Atlantic Regional Manager. Formerly AUI’s Atlantic Marketing Representative, Zach will still be helping to place accounts for NY, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, and SC agents while also managing the satellite office in... - January 16, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
7.5 Million Americans Have Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
The number of Americans who have some form of long-term care insurance now totals 7.5 million according to new data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance