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Insurance Navy Brokers Introduces New Health Service CareClix
Insurance Navy, a leading insurance agency in Illinois, is happy to announce it is partnering with NSD to provide CareClix, a telemedicine service. The service gives members access to healthcare professionals 24/7. The rising medical costs in the U.S. have driven people to look for better options. - August 17, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Steps When Facing Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Shared by Association Director
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared suggestions with a group of seniors facing long-term care insurance rate hikes. His advice, stay calm, get information, put all details into writing. - August 16, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HONK’s Raising Awareness for the Safety of Tow Truck Professionals & Emergency First Responders Nationwide
Fifty percent of Americans have not heard of "Move Over" laws, every driver has a part to play in keeping first responders safe. - August 15, 2019 - HONK Technologies
Sheryl Barr Promoted to Director of Marketing & Communications at RT New Day
Sheryl Barr has been promoted to director of marketing and communications at RT New Day. Since joining the RT New Day team in 2009 as a marketing coordinator, Barr’s responsibilities have steadily increased to include the strategic development of RT New Day’s complete package of... - August 14, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Huffman Insurance Group Hires Sales Assistant
Growing Moberly, Mo. agency expands its team. - August 14, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance Seeks Input Shares AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's director urges industry professionals to submit comments to the Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Makes Agent Tool Kit Available
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has introduced its 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment Tool Kit that is available to insurance agents. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rector Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Father and three sons create new Champaign, Illinois insurance agency. - August 08, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Pin Oak Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Maryville, IL agency owner has more than 15 years of financial industry experience. - August 02, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Appears on Yahoo Finance Television
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, appeared as the featured guest on Yahoo Finance televised segment about long-term care planning. - August 01, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Amy Coddington Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been named an account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s senior management with ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment... - July 31, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Association of Claims Professionals Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Require Uniform Licensing for Independent Claims Adjusters
CLAIMS Act Aims to Eliminate Barriers to Claims Adjusting by requiring states to adopt uniform and reciprocal licensing laws. - July 30, 2019 - Association of Claims Professionals
The Plexus Groupe Makes Bold Move for Growth and Expansion Nationally with Addition of Industry Executive Brian Morgan
The Plexus Groupe is pleased to announce the addition of industry leader Brian Morgan as President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. He brings twenty years of industry experience, with a deep background in accelerating growth organically, recruiting industry leading talent and orchestrating... - July 23, 2019 - The Plexus Groupe
Restaurant Insurance Broker List Benefits of Assault & Battery Insurance
MFE Insurance, a restaurant insurance broker, recently released a blog detailing the benefits of assault and battery insurance for restaurants. This type of insurance is essential in helping protect your business in the event of a lawsuit related to the restaurant. Assault and battery insurance... - July 21, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s sales and new business initiatives with ongoing account management, claims and... - July 19, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Parn Financial Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carthage, IL agency owner has nine years of insurance experience. - July 12, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Insurance Navy Brokers Brings Affordable Insurance to Wicker Park
Insurance Navy, Illinois’ leading insurance agency, is happy to announce a new location opening in Wicker Park. Vice President of Insurance Navy, Rami Sneineh, looks forward to expanding the reach of Insurance Navy. “Our new Wicker Park office provides Chicago with another convenient... - July 12, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Back-to-School Season by Giving Away Laptops and Backpacks
Leading auto insurance group to give away 38 Chromebook laptops as part of their online and in-store Back-to-School Sweepstakes starting July 22. Additionally, backpacks will be gifted with an in-store quote or three referrals. - July 11, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Watkins Insurance Group Shareholder, Matt Womack, Named to IIAT Board
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the election of five new directors during its annual business meeting at Insurcon, June 21, 2019. During that meeting, Watkins Insurance Group shareholder and agent, Matt Womack, was elected to serve on the board of... - July 11, 2019 - Watkins Insurance Group
Connecticut-Based Halpert Insurance & Financial Services Joins SAN Group
The office is in northern Connecticut at 30 Suffield Street in Windsor Locks, just miles from the Massachusetts border. - July 11, 2019 - SAN Group
New Employee-Centric Home Care Agency Opens in Montgomery County
Bright Path Partners LLC, health care industry leader, is now offering non-medical home care services through its newest division, Loyal Staff Home Care located in Montgomery County, PA. - July 10, 2019 - Bright Path Partners LLC
Rebuild Florida Team After Hurricane Michael Takes to the Track at Daytona NASCAR Weekend
Recovery Partners helping to rebuild Florida Cities devastated by Hurricane Michael team up with Rick Ware Racing & Driver Joey Gase in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series July 4th weekend at the Daytona International Speedway. Gase will drive a patriotic paint scheme on the No. 53 car, with... - July 05, 2019 - SynergyID
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Missouri
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Missouri. Normandy’s methodical growth strategy has played out recently, adding six states to the company’s portfolio... - July 05, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Restaurant Insurance Brokers Discuss Restaurant Liability Insurance
The restaurant insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently published a blog discussing the benefits of restaurant liability insurance. This type of insurance protects your restaurant and its finances in the event of particular legal claims that you would otherwise need to pay for on your... - June 30, 2019 - MFE Insurance
The Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc. Congratulates Their Immediate Past President and Current President
IPLA congratulates Christine Chandler Tillett, PHR, CLP on her recent International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) - Risk Management Professional of the Year award. Christine received the award at the IAIP International Convention. In addition, Christine also received a full scholarship from IRMI for her Construction Risk Insurance Specialist courses. Kari Woods the current President of IPLA was also awarded with a full scholarship for her ACSR designation from The Institutes. - June 29, 2019 - Insurance Professionals of Los Angeles, Inc.
Insurance Navy Brokers Set to Participate in Summer Festivals
Insurance Navy, the leading insurance agency in Illinois, announces the festivals the agency will participate in this July. Insurance Navy’s booth will have a prize wheel, giveaways and a raffle to win a $500 Visa gift card. President of Insurance Navy, Fadi Sneineh, is excited to get the... - June 28, 2019 - Insurance Navy
MARC Applauds PAID Act’s Introduction in the Senate
Bipartisan, Commonsense Legislation Aims to Reform the Broken Medicare Secondary Payer Process. - June 27, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
Insurance Navy Brokers Open Office in Bridgeview, IL
Insurance Navy, Illinois’ leading insurance agency, is bringing budget-friendly insurance to Bridgeview. - June 26, 2019 - Insurance Navy
California Entertainment Insurance Brokers Discuss Concert Insurance
The California entertainment insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently released a blog educating readers on the benefits of concert insurance. This type of insurance helps ensure that you will not lose money in the event of a concert delay, cancellation, or related lawsuit. Concert liability... - June 24, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Kathy Gray Joins SAN Group as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
Gray brings over 25 years of experience in commercial lines. - June 23, 2019 - SAN Group
Financial Independence Group Helps Area Students Eliminate Lunch Debt
Company Erases Student Lunch Debt for 279 Area Students. - June 22, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
myLifeSite Launches Web-based Financial Tool for Life Plan Communities
myLifeSite, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based company that develops online planning tools and resources to help seniors make informed choices about retirement living, has unveiled a new resource that will make it easier for life plan community prospects to examine the affordability of a... - June 20, 2019 - My LifeSite
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Data Posted by Association
The latest data and statistics were posted online today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Medigap policy sales from 2010 through 2018 were reported along with the top-20 states and leading Medicare Supplement insurance companies. - June 20, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life Partner for Insurance Services
Strategic partnership between Wescom Financial Services and Simplicity Life formed to enhance insurance offering and increase sales opportunities. - June 15, 2019 - Simplicity Life
Discovery Benefits, PeopleGuru Team Up to Save Clients Time
Newly formed partnership produces integrations that benefit mutual clients and consultants. - June 14, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
Direct Auto Insurance to Host "National Interview Day" Hiring Event at 18 Store Locations on July 10
Leading car insurance provider is launching its annual hiring initiative as it looks to hire at least 100 retail sales agents throughout its Southeast and surrounding state markets in 2019. - June 12, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
NAPHIA Announces Pet Insurance Market Reaches $1.42B in North America
North America’s pet health insurance sector reached another major milestone, with total premium volume in North America reaching $1.42 billion USD by the end of 2018, according to the North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA). Industry data also showed that 2.43 million pets... - June 12, 2019 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Direct Auto Insurance to Host Hiring Event for Insurance Sales Agents in Ocala, Florida June 26
Leading provider of car insurance and other products is set to interview for retail insurance sales agents positions in Ocala, Florida during the company’s hiring event. - June 12, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Tips for a Winning Customer Variability Strategy
Newly released white paper outlines how to design an effective customer service model. - June 11, 2019 - Discovery Benefits
Jaime Lawson Promoted to Senior Account Manager at R-T Specialty
R-T Specialty, LLC has promoted Jaime Lawson to a senior account manager within its National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s expert consultants and their efforts to provide brokers and agents nationwide with... - June 07, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
DataPath, Inc. Honors Clients, Celebrates 35 Years at Annual Conference
DataPath, Inc., the longest running solutions provider in the benefits administration industry, announced the honorees of its annual partner awards. The DataPath Partner Awards were presented at the Connections 2019 conference and recognize industry success, business growth, and commitment to... - June 07, 2019 - DataPath
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Commercial Marketer
Glen Carbon, IL agency adds Amy Glowacki to its team. - June 06, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Direct Auto Insurance Launches "Get Going Vacation Sweepstakes" to Give Away Two Vacation Packages
Leading car insurance company to give away two vacations and in-store gifts during its Customer Appreciation Month in June. - June 03, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Discuss Design Firm Risk Management Essentials at A’19
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president and chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss Design Firm Risk Management Essentials at the A’19 AIA Conference on Architecture 2019, to be held at the... - June 03, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Conference Sets Attendance Record
Record setting attendance for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's industry conference has been reported. The national Medigap insurance conference takes place in Atlanta. - June 01, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Jennifer Szalkay Back to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back former Broker, Jennifer Szalkay, to the Brokerage division. Now a Senior Broker, she will be working on Specialty Casualty and Construction accounts in all 50 states. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, formerly... - June 01, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Production Insurance Company Releases Guide to Video Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a production insurance company, recently released a guide to video production insurance. - May 27, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Restaurant Insurance Brokerage Discusses Restaurant Insurance Policies
MFE Insurance, a restaurant insurance broker, recently released a blog educating readers on restaurant insurance policies. - May 25, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg Supports WWII Memorial Effort
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg, acting in his dual capacity as Honorary Consulate General for the Kingdom of Norway, made an appearance at Fort Snelling Tuesday in support of an effort to memorialize the 99th Infantry Battalion, an elite unit of Norwegian-speaking soldiers who fought for the U.S. - May 24, 2019 - Sons of Norway
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Director of Marketing
Lauren Davis to focus on digital marketing strategies for company's members. - May 24, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance