Latest news releases from PR.com for Business: Insurance. http://www.pr.com/press-releases Sat, 17 May 2008 09:17:37 -0500 http://www.pr.com/images/logo_white.jpg http://www.pr.com/ 68 69 PR.com provides Free Press Release Distribution, & is a unique Directory of Businesses, Products, Services, & Jobs - in all industries. Find Full Company Profiles. © 2008 PR Worldwide, Inc. 60 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85496 Experts say emergency medical services should be at the top of your packing list. [PR.com - May 15, 2008] Travel Assist Network http://www.pr.com/press-release/85496 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85291 Some of the largest international insurance companies have already registered to attend the medical tourism conference specifically for the purpose of finding international clinics and hospitals to send patients to. [PR.com - May 15, 2008] Medical Tourism Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/85291 http://www.pr.com/press-release/85293 The Keynote Speaker for the Medical Tourism Association’s annual conference in San Francisco, September 9 through 12th has been announced. The speaker will be Alex Piper, a former buyer of healthcare for Chrysler (formerly DaimlerChrysler). Mr. Piper is very passionate about Medical Tourism and promotes it is a potential solution for the US healthcare crisis. [PR.com - May 14, 2008] Medical Tourism Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/85293 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84989 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been named a Top 100 Privately-Held Property Casualty Independent Agency by the Insurance Journal for the third consecutive year. The list, based on estimated property casualty premium volume from the previous year, highlights the nation’s top [PR.com - May 14, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/84989 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84582 Harcase Software’s enterprise portal solution ignites Jevco’s growth strategy and reduces policy delivery time from weeks to days. [PR.com - May 10, 2008] Harcase Software Ltd. http://www.pr.com/press-release/84582 http://www.pr.com/press-release/84080 Harcase Software Ltd. Point of Sale Portal reduces policy delivery from weeks to days and significantly enhances the user experience with customized, easy to use dashboards. [PR.com - May 07, 2008] Harcase Software Ltd. http://www.pr.com/press-release/84080 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83192 New World Marketing Inc. announced today the appointment of Chris Hingle as executive vice president in its executive recruitment practice. Chris is an executive recruiter with 20 plus years experience and is recognized in the financial services industry as one of the nation’s premier executive recruiters. Hingle will be responsible for expanding the firm’s services in the search business, focusing on mid and [PR.com - May 01, 2008] New World Marketing http://www.pr.com/press-release/83192 http://www.pr.com/press-release/83401 SYMONS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT has introduced its third long-only equity mutual fund strategy, Symons Small Cap Institutional Fund (SSMIX). The strategy is an intellectual sibling of the Symons Alpha Growth and Symons Alpha Value strategies – in every case Symons Capital seeks to invest in companies with long-term sustainable businesses that can be purchased at temporarily attractive prices. The Symons Small Cap [PR.com - April 30, 2008] Symons Capital Management, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/83401 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82425 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 tips to those who have lost insurance coverage due to a lay-off as well as employers who are downsizing. The podcast is now [PR.com - April 26, 2008] IBD Insurance Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/82425 http://www.pr.com/press-release/82257 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced the release of a podcast discussing hospitality insurance and liability. In the podcast, Cliff Patterson, CIC, senior sales executive at SIA Group, answers questions regarding hospitality insurance frequently asked by hoteliers. The podcast is now available for download at [PR.com - April 25, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/82257 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81622 This article provides easy tips for making the most of your tax refund. The article was written by Allstate Personal Finance Representative Hyacinth Tucker who specializes in financial advising and selling life insurance. The Tucker Agency provides a variety of insurance products and resources that help many customers save money. [PR.com - April 24, 2008] Tucker Insurance Agency http://www.pr.com/press-release/81622 http://www.pr.com/press-release/81166 Medical Tourism Association Announces the World's Largest Medical Tourism Convention in San Francisco, CA USA - September 9-12, 2008 with up to 1000 attendees and sponsored by over 5 Governments and with over 40 exhibitors. [PR.com - April 17, 2008] Medical Tourism Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/81166 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80541 Keystone Insurance explains the main factors that drive construction insurance growth. [PR.com - April 14, 2008] Keystone Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/80541 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80548 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 Insurance as one of the top producers in the state of North Carolina for Blue Cross Blue Shield. Serving both small and medium [PR.com - April 13, 2008] IBD Insurance Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/80548 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80552 Negative sentiment nearly quadrupled in Q4 (from prior periods) when CEOs reported their outlook for “next quarter’s business climate.” Private company CEOs also believe funding will be increasingly more difficult to obtain in 2008 per a dramatic increase in perception that financial resources, both capital and debt, will be tighter in the coming period. [PR.com - April 12, 2008] Private Company Index http://www.pr.com/press-release/80552 http://www.pr.com/press-release/80599 The Flood Insurance Agency (TFIA) announced that is has appointed Carolyn J. Irwin as the new Director of Financial Institution Solutions. Ms. Irwin, formerly Vice President, and Flood Insurance Manager of Flagstar Bank, FSB, Troy, MI, will report directly to Tiara Hecht, President of TFIA. Ms. Irwin comes to TFIA with nearly fifteen years of flood insurance compliance and administration expertise. Prior to joining TFIA, [PR.com - April 11, 2008] The Flood Insurance Agency http://www.pr.com/press-release/80599 http://www.pr.com/press-release/79509 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 distinction is awarded to independent agents and agencies that meet high standards in attracting and retaining customers for Blue [PR.com - April 04, 2008] IBD Insurance Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/79509 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78452 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, life and disability sales, with a focus on identifying client needs and ensuring an appropriate benefits match. In this position, [PR.com - March 30, 2008] IBD Insurance Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/78452 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78218 Nearly all school districts in Delaware attend a half-day program to stop bullying and learn measures needed to comply with the new state anti-bullying law. Utica National Insurance Co. selected McGrath Training Systems, Santa Barbara, CA, to conduct the training because of its national reputation as the premier provider of legally fit and educationally sound compliance training for schools. [PR.com - March 27, 2008] McGrath Training Systems http://www.pr.com/press-release/78218 http://www.pr.com/press-release/78011 A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. [PR.com - March 26, 2008] CPE HR, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/78011 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77363 The broker business becomes another industry of success for BeamYourScreen (http://www.BeamYourScreen.com), with the launch of their award winning HTML session viewer in collaboration with their online presentation software solutions. [PR.com - March 25, 2008] BeamYourScreen http://www.pr.com/press-release/77363 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77467 The insurance industry of South Africa is emerging as the top most insurance sectors of the world and holds vast opportunities for many other related industries. [PR.com - March 23, 2008] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/77467 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77542 With more than 55 territories across the U.S. and Canada, L&W Investigations deploys a network of investigators to solve insurance fraud cases for its clients. For two days, the brain trust behind that network, L&W franchise owners, will convene in Boston for L&W Investigations annual national convention on April 7 and 8. [PR.com - March 23, 2008] L & W Investigations http://www.pr.com/press-release/77542 http://www.pr.com/press-release/77475 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 an Impact Financial Leader by Triangle Business Leader magazine. Triangle Business Leader magazine’s list of Impact Financial Leaders includes 24 prominent Triangle business leaders, each recognized for leadership within their respective [PR.com - March 21, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/77475 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67010 National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. [PR.com - March 20, 2008] National Health Administrators http://www.pr.com/press-release/67010 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75431 New World Marketing Inc., a leader in Consulting and Executive Search for the Financial Services Industry announced today the appointment of Arnold A. Dicke, FSA, MAAA, FCA, EA as President of its actuarial, financial, and specialty consulting practice. Dicke is an actuary with 30 years experience specializing in reserve and capital reviews, product development, risk analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley readiness and implementation, [PR.com - March 08, 2008] New World Marketing http://www.pr.com/press-release/75431 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75563 The Life is Good Rx program will provide on the spot price reductions of up to 75% percent on commonly used prescription drugs. Any resident of the United States is eligible to receive a card, it is completely free of charge and there are no burdensome qualification criteria or application processes. Savings are calculated instantly at the time of purchase. [PR.com - March 07, 2008] Life is Good Prescription Plan http://www.pr.com/press-release/75563 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75129 L&W Investigations, a private investigations firm specializing in insurance fraud, recently awarded its Colorado territory to Richard Benzo. Based in Boulder, the new Colorado office joins a network of 35 private investigations offices across the U.S. and Canada. [PR.com - March 06, 2008] L & W Investigations http://www.pr.com/press-release/75129 http://www.pr.com/press-release/75068 Chris Cheatham, attorney with the construction and surety law firm Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, has been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Cheatham is the only Virginia practicing attorney currently with this designation in the USGBC website directory of LEED APs. “Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & [PR.com - March 05, 2008] Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald http://www.pr.com/press-release/75068 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74556 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm has received the 2007 Campaign of the Year Award from the United Way of Onslow County. The award recognizes the top fund-raising campaign from a business with 50-199 employees. SIA Group received the award at the United Way’s Annual Award Luncheon, held [PR.com - February 29, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/74556 http://www.pr.com/press-release/74208 Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc., a leading specialty underwriter of Insurance package programs for the Social Services field, recently announced the addition of classes to their Social Service Insurance program, as well as, enhanced commission opportunities for local agents and brokers submitting risks in these classes. [PR.com - February 29, 2008] Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/74208 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73495 The growing incidents of accidents, natural calamities, diseases, and robbery have given rise to increased need for insurance. China, the country with the largest population and a dynamically growing economy, is seeing a stir in its insurance industry. China’s insurance industry is scaling new heights with each passing year. All the industry players are working hard to fortify their position in the Chinese insurance [PR.com - February 24, 2008] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/73495 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73224 Large virtual offices being built online allow employees to work from home while benefiting from the support of a large organization. [PR.com - February 22, 2008] RescueMyInsurance.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/73224 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73344 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Jon Blackwell has been named employee benefits consultant. In this position, Blackwell will be responsible for business development, cost-benefit analysis consulting and implementing benefit schemes. Blackwell attended North Carolina State University and East Carolina [PR.com - February 21, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/73344 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73079 The Medical Tourism Association's President, Jonathan Edelheit, has been featured as a visionary in US Healthcare for Medical Tourism in the February edition of Managed Healthcare Executive Magazine. The Magazine is distributed to 40,000 US healthcare executive leaders. Mr. Edelheit has been a pioneer in Medical Tourism and helped implement the first US health plan that included Medical Tourism several years ago. On [PR.com - February 21, 2008] Medical Tourism Association http://www.pr.com/press-release/73079 http://www.pr.com/press-release/73019 A Western New York TV series on insurance and business. Les Robinson of the Northwoods Agency and his guests, Randy Galley District Manager of H&R Block and Michelle Lobuzzetta Senior Tax Advisor with H&R Block will talk about Understanding your Taxes and getting the maximum refund for taxpayers. Michelle will review step by step how to avoid mistakes on your taxes and to get the maximum refund for the taxpayer. [PR.com - February 21, 2008] Northwoods http://www.pr.com/press-release/73019 http://www.pr.com/press-release/72141 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that R. Adam White has been hired as a loss control consultant. In this position, White will be responsible for educating sales representatives and clients about occupational safety and health administration (OSHA) regulations, as well as identifying exposures to loss and helping [PR.com - February 13, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/72141 http://www.pr.com/press-release/71267 RNCOS’ has added a new report on Brazil Insurance Market in its report gallery. The report titled “Opportunities in Brazil Insurance Market” provides extensive research and in-depth analysis on the insurance sector in Brazil. The report helps clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the insurance industry in the country. Detailed data and analysis helps clients [PR.com - February 09, 2008] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/71267 http://www.pr.com/press-release/70835 SureQuote is continuing to carve its place in the insurance marketplace as an industry leader by offering unrestricted access to real time leads and instant issue products through its partnership with insurance carriers. [PR.com - February 06, 2008] SureQuote http://www.pr.com/press-release/70835 http://www.pr.com/press-release/66032 A winter holiday on the sunny slopes could be the best way to kick-start the New Year and to recharge your batteries after a busy Christmas. And, if you don't fancy starting 2008 with any serious financial headaches, remember to include travel insurance when planning your getaway. According to Direct Line, 1.15 million people from the UK jetted off on a skiing holiday last season. However, many people are unaware of the [PR.com - February 01, 2008] Fair Investment Company http://www.pr.com/press-release/66032 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68867 Increased concern, social trends and improved coverage of construction risks have contributed to the rise of construction insurance policies. [PR.com - January 28, 2008] Keystone Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/68867 http://www.pr.com/press-release/69433 Insurance has become a need of the modern era and South Korean insurance industry has proved it just right. But the country is downsizing the number of insurance solicitors. [PR.com - January 27, 2008] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/69433 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68985 The news is grim for Ontario’s auto insurance consumers. For the second quarter in a row, kanetix.ca saw a year-over-year increase in the average of the lowest auto insurance premiums quoted. [PR.com - January 24, 2008] Kanetix http://www.pr.com/press-release/68985 http://www.pr.com/press-release/68722 Irish insurance broker Keystone reports a rapid growth in the demand for Construction Insurance. [PR.com - January 23, 2008] Keystone Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/68722 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67867 Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals [PR.com - January 15, 2008] Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/67867 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67569 In the emerging industry of Life Settlements, one company has had great success across the globe largely due to the team of executives that run the show. MOSAIC Management Group, Inc. has recently promoted and taken on several key executives that are expected to lead the company in its worldwide operations and take the company to the top of the industry during 2008. [PR.com - January 13, 2008] MOSAIC Management Group, inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/67569 http://www.pr.com/press-release/67113 MVP Health Care has extended its partnership with HealthConnect, the leading online network for buyers and sellers of health insurance and employee benefits, with the addition of the state of Vermont to its online quoting platform. MVP’s small group rate, benefit and provider information as well as its health forms for the state of Vermont will now be available on the HealthConnect multi-carrier quoting platform, [PR.com - January 10, 2008] HealthConnect Systems http://www.pr.com/press-release/67113 http://www.pr.com/press-release/66513 Don Mills, president of SIA Group, a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Angela K. Hudnell, sales executive for the agency at its Greenville office, has received the designation of Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS). Launched in 2005 by the Dallas-based International Risk Management Institute (IRMI), the CRIS designation is a national and [PR.com - January 04, 2008] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/66513 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65738 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 dealers, garage keepers, dump trucks, and artisan/ contractor trades’ vehicles, haulers, and trailers. Extra heavy gross [PR.com - December 29, 2007] Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/65738 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65845 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that 16 employees from its Jacksonville office have been designated as an Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI). The AAI designation recognizes industry professionals in the areas of insurance production, multiple-lines insurance production, agency operations and sales management. [PR.com - December 28, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/65845 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65327 Brazil is finally out of its ‘soccer-fanatic’ image as the country is fast becoming a promising ground for international insurers. The RNCOS report has found out the reasons leading the insurance market to growth. [PR.com - December 23, 2007] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/65327 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65356 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm’s New Bern office, SIA-Stallings Insurance, is participating in The Salvation Army’s Adopt A Family program. In lieu of exchanging gifts, the office decided to adopt a family who is less fortunate and unable to provide gifts to their children in honor of [PR.com - December 22, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/65356 http://www.pr.com/press-release/65050 MyTerm.com, a national insurance brokerage representing the top term life insurance companies in North America, has added Return of Premium term life insurance quotes to its website. [PR.com - December 21, 2007] myTerm.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/65050 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64952 Life Insurance sales have never been easier. SureQuote, the leading provider of Life Insurance Leads software and services, today announced that they have successfully deployed the SureQuote Lead Management System to help Agents sustain and build their competitive advantage. [PR.com - December 20, 2007] SureQuote http://www.pr.com/press-release/64952 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64508 The rise in public liability insurance is motivated by changed litigation habits and affordability, Keystone explains. [PR.com - December 16, 2007] Keystone Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/64508 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64210 The leading Irish insurance company now offers a new service to meet the quickly growing demand in the new wind energy sector. [PR.com - December 14, 2007] Keystone Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/64210 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64372 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Connie Harris, office manager, Deborah Whitley, account executive/agent, and Angela K. Hudnell, sales executive, have received the designation of Accredited Advisers in Insurance (AAI). The AAI designation recognizes industry professionals in the areas of insurance [PR.com - December 13, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/64372 http://www.pr.com/press-release/64130 The Global Education Insurance Institute is the first and only prelicensing course provider approved by the NYS Insurance Department for online insurance prelicensing courses. [PR.com - December 13, 2007] Global Education http://www.pr.com/press-release/64130 http://www.pr.com/press-release/63600 RNCOS released a report titled “South Korean Insurance Industry Analysis (2007)” that provides extensive research and objective analysis of the growing insurance industry, its product quality, and services in South Korea. “South Korean Insurance Industry Analysis (2007)” report helps to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the insurance industry in South Korea. [PR.com - December 09, 2007] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/63600 http://www.pr.com/press-release/63294 New web-based service eliminates wasted paper and wasted time. [PR.com - December 08, 2007] CEU.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/63294 http://www.pr.com/press-release/63453 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Judy Worthy, branch manager at the firm’s Raleigh office, has been designated as an Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI). The AAI designation recognizes industry professionals in the areas of insurance production, multiple-lines insurance production, agency operations [PR.com - December 06, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/63453 http://www.pr.com/press-release/63075 Quotematcher LLC, started in July of 2006, has launched their website www.Quotematcher.com on Dec 1st, 2007. This is a truly dynamic website where people log on to receive insurance quotes from multiple carriers. Our company was started to help consumers save money and time from calling around to local insurance companies or agents to get insurance quotes. When a consumer signs on to Quotematcher.com they are given the [PR.com - December 05, 2007] Quote Matcher LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/63075 http://www.pr.com/press-release/62351 Compliance LLC today announced five new compliance web sites (for Solvency ii, UCITS iii and the Reinsurance Directives), and three new compliance training courses. [PR.com - November 28, 2007] Compliance LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/62351 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61710 RNCOS’ launched a report named “Indian Insurance Industry Forecast (2007-2009)”, which provides extensive research and objective analysis of the growing insurance industry, its product quality, and services in India. “Indian Insurance Industry Forecast (2007-2009)” helps clients to analyze the leading-edge opportunities critical to the success of the insurance Industry in India. Detailed [PR.com - November 25, 2007] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/61710 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61165 The FWU Group and Pak-Qatar Family Takaful signed an agreement in Doha, Qatar to jointly provide Takaful products through bank branches. The agreement was signed by Mr. Izzat Rasheed who is the vice chairman of the board of Pak-Qatar Family Takaful and FWU’s CEO, Dr. Manfred J. Dirrheimer. This agreement will bring together the strengths of both of these professional and client-focused organizations. FWU will be [PR.com - November 21, 2007] Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited http://www.pr.com/press-release/61165 http://www.pr.com/press-release/61179 Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Mark Ellington has been named commercial lines sales executive for the branch office in Jacksonville, N.C. In this position, Ellington will be responsible for retaining and expanding existing client relationships, handling business development and managing insurance sales [PR.com - November 19, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/61179 http://www.pr.com/press-release/60687 BimaDeals.com - the new site that allows insurance seekers (in India) to compare and choose the best Insurance plans, has completed one month of successful operations. In the last 30 days BimaDeals.com has managed to source more than 2500 Insurance applications - across Life Insurance, Motor Insurance and Health Insurance. BimaDeals.com asks applicants to fill out a simple form asking their profile and requirements. Once [PR.com - November 19, 2007] deal4loans.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/60687 http://www.pr.com/press-release/60932 Fairinvestment.co.uk is advising homeowners to inform their insurance providers before they undertake any major renovation work as their cover may be invalid if they fail to report changes to their homes. As National Maintenance Week kicks off today, thousands of home owners are being encouraged to carry out repairs on their properties in order to make them more energy efficient as winter approaches. Yet recent research [PR.com - November 18, 2007] Fair Investment Company http://www.pr.com/press-release/60932 http://www.pr.com/press-release/60704 Matured regulatory framework, increasing personal disposable income, and growing road accidents are likely to drive the non-life insurance market in Russia during 2007-2009, as per the RNCOS report. [PR.com - November 17, 2007] RNCOS http://www.pr.com/press-release/60704 http://www.pr.com/press-release/60229 Join ABC November 14, for the Dallas Association of Health Underwriters Luncheon. Sharon Alt Will Break Down the Pros and Cons of Consumer Directed Health Care. [PR.com - November 14, 2007] Alt Benefits Consultants http://www.pr.com/press-release/60229 http://www.pr.com/press-release/59319 OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc. raised the bar today for online travel insurance shopping by announcing the release of their new real time Travel Insurance Quotes System TIQS 2.0 at their travel insurance site, TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca. TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca introduced the new travel insurance quotation system TIQS2.0 with a one-stop service providing Canadian travelers across the nation ease of shopping more than 50 [PR.com - November 07, 2007] OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/59319 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58975 Don Mills, president of SIA Group, a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been named a Top 100 Property Casualty Independent Agency by the Insurance Journal. The list, based on estimated property casualty premium volume from the previous year, highlights the nation’s top privately-held independent insurance agencies and brokerages whose business [PR.com - November 03, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/58975 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58621 Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance agency specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named chair of the Red Cross Ball, an event to benefit the American Red Cross. In this position, Fourie will lead the organization in its efforts to promote awareness and raise money for victims of disasters. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 8 at Prestonwood Country Club, [PR.com - October 31, 2007] J. Fourie & Company http://www.pr.com/press-release/58621 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57969 The United States Patent and Trademark Office grants an Internet-Based Sales Aid patent, including 35 claims, to Identity Branding Incorporated, Greensboro, NC (US), inventor Robert E. Krumroy, patent no: 7,249,066 B1, Jul 24, 2007. [PR.com - October 27, 2007] Identity Branding http://www.pr.com/press-release/57969 http://www.pr.com/press-release/58029 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. [PR.com - October 27, 2007] Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/58029 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57509 Indian website set to become the Widest Neutral Insurance Shopping Website in the world. [PR.com - October 27, 2007] Bonsai America, Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/57509 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57308 Daily Email Aggregates News from Over 200 Electronic Sources. The latest Economics Research presented in easy to read format. Trial subscriptions are available. [PR.com - October 23, 2007] PinHawk LLC http://www.pr.com/press-release/57308 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57438 Don Mills, president of SIA Group, a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Mark Hamblin, CIC, has been named branch manager of the Greenville office. Hamblin will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the branch, including assisting in the execution of sales and providing customer-service support. Hamblin joins SIA Group with more than 20 years of [PR.com - October 23, 2007] SIA Group http://www.pr.com/press-release/57438 http://www.pr.com/press-release/57424 Tom Carpenter, Area President, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. – Charlotte (formerly Carpenter, Cammack & Associates), has announced that Janet Rushing has been named Area Assistant Vice President of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE: AJG). Gallagher acquired Carpenter, Cammack & Associates on June 27. Prior to joining [PR.com - October 23, 2007] Carpenter, Cammack & Associates http://www.pr.com/press-release/57424 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56999 NHA incorporates the "Own Your Future Campaign, and "LTC Awareness Week" into its nationwide awareness initiative. [PR.com - October 22, 2007] National Health Administrators http://www.pr.com/press-release/56999 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56783 MyHomeAssets! Software Receives Mortgage Industry 1003 PA Certification Software is First to Obtain Certification from the 1003PA Standards Alliance for Producing Standard Mortgage Lending Reports and Files. [PR.com - October 19, 2007] MyHomeAssets! Software http://www.pr.com/press-release/56783 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56691 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. [PR.com - October 18, 2007] Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/56691 http://www.pr.com/press-release/56435 Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Carole M. Hatem has been named area assistant vice president of Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc.., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired Carpenter, Cammack & Associates on June 27. Hatem was a senior account manager with Carpenter, Cammack & Associates prior [PR.com - October 16, 2007] Carpenter, Cammack & Associates http://www.pr.com/press-release/56435 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55885 With the addition of Matt Sykes to the HometownQuotes agent services team, HometownQuotes agents can expect another friendly voice on the other end of the line. With prior insurance agency experience, Sykes has keen insight to this industry and looks forward to assisting agents grow their businesses. "It's a privilege to be here and I look forward to growing with HometownQuotes to make it a bigger and better place [PR.com - October 13, 2007] HometownQuotes http://www.pr.com/press-release/55885 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55961 Thunderhead, the enterprise communications company, has announced a milestone release of its award-winning communications platform, under the new brand Thunderhead NOW. Thunderhead NOW heralds the next stage in the evolution of the company’s XML-based communications platform, which, until this time, has been known as Thunderhead. With the NOW release, Thunderhead’s [PR.com - October 13, 2007] Thunderhead http://www.pr.com/press-release/55961 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55611 Both Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are ushering in a new era of health care among small business owners. While both plans offer many advantages to traditional forms of health care, there are aspects of each plan that limit their appeal under certain circumstances. Small business owners must take the time to educate themselves properly about both options before making a [PR.com - October 11, 2007] Base http://www.pr.com/press-release/55611 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55373 New income protection offerings help clients meet day-to-day needs when an illness or injury prevents them from working, helping them continue to invest in their dreams [PR.com - October 10, 2007] RiverSource Insurance http://www.pr.com/press-release/55373 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55352 Chris Cammack, president of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Mike Morketter has been named senior vice president of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired Carpenter, Cammack & Associates on June 27. Morketter, who was senior vice president and partner of Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, joined the firm in [PR.com - October 08, 2007] Carpenter, Cammack & Associates http://www.pr.com/press-release/55352 http://www.pr.com/press-release/55032 Nashville Business Journal recognizes local employees for positive contributions to the business landscape of Williamson County [PR.com - October 06, 2007] HometownQuotes http://www.pr.com/press-release/55032 http://www.pr.com/press-release/54262 Insurelog.com is a learning center dedicated to helping industry professionals and consumers locate information on insurance and annuities. [PR.com - October 01, 2007] InsureLog.com http://www.pr.com/press-release/54262 http://www.pr.com/press-release/54265 The Settlement Institute, a national educator for professional advisors dealing with real estate and business sales, has announced the launch of its new life insurance continuing education course on the Structured Sale annuity for capital gains deferral as the only one of its kind in existence. [PR.com - September 30, 2007] Settlement Professionals Inc. http://www.pr.com/press-release/54265 http://www.pr.com/press-release/54217 Carpenter, Cammack & Associates, Inc., has announced that Chris Cammack has been named area chairman of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., an international brokerage and risk management services firm which acquired Carpenter Cammack & Associates on June 27. [PR.com - September 28, 2007] Carpenter, Cammack & Associates http://www.pr.com/press-release/54217 http://www.pr.com/press-release/52638 A house is typically the largest single investment a person will make in their life and it’s important to protect it and the belongings inside with a sound homeowners insurance policy. Insuring your house can be costly; the Insurance Information Institute estimates the average homeowners insurance premium rose by 6 percent to $835 in 2006 and projects that the average homeowner’s insurance expenditure will be [PR.com - September 20, 2007] Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina http://www.pr.com/press-release/52638 http://www.pr.com/press-release/52619 BBB recommends consumers take some basic preparedness steps to help immediately following a catastrophe and offers advice for working with insurance adjusters to ease the stress and anguish after disaster strikes. [PR.com - September 19, 2007] Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina http://www.pr.com/press-release/52619 http://www.pr.com/press-release/51039 Thousand Oaks Insurance Agency, based in California, has announced today it is offering instant, free health insurance quotes for California residents through their new quoting system at www.HealthInsuranceShopper.com. [PR.com - September 05, 2007] Health Insurance Shopper http://www.pr.com/press-release/51039 http://www.pr.com/press-release/50756 Base®, an employee benefit administrator, located in Adel, IA, celebrated an important milestone -- reaching its 100,000th account enrolled. Since opening its doors for business in 1999, Base® has helped small business owners save an average of $3,800 annually with the Base® 105 HRA. More recently, Base® expanded its product portfolio to offer the Base® Group HRA, the Base® 125 FSA and the Base® Premium Only Plan to meet [PR.com - September 03, 2007] Base http://www.pr.com/press-release/50756 http://www.pr.com/press-release/44388 Base® reveals an improved product, the Base® Group HRA. Designed to help small businesses contain the cost of rising health care for employers and employees. The Base® Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement is flexible, affordable and simple. [PR.com - September 02, 2007] Base http://www.pr.com/press-release/44388 http://www.pr.com/press-release/50550 Rochester insurance agency saves expanding local kitchen and bath design company 40% in insurance premiums. [PR.com - September 01, 2007] Szura Insurance Services http://www.pr.com/press-release/50550 http://www.pr.com/press-release/48016 In order to facilitate discussion and help exchange knowledge about the implementation of consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) plans—Franklin, Tennessee’s Fontis Health has launched a new online educatational resource and discussion forum titled CDH Compass (www.cdhcompass.com), available online now. As the provider of a unique online support platform for consumer-directed health plans (CDH), Fontis Health [PR.com - August 09, 2007] Fontis Health http://www.pr.com/press-release/48016 http://www.pr.com/press-release/47701 Book anthology The Power of Coaching hit #1 Best Seller on Amazon.com [PR.com - August 05, 2007] ProBrilliance Leadership Institute http://www.pr.com/press-release/47701