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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
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
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to North Carolina
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in North Carolina. This marks the sixth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - May 23, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Multiple New Hires to Commercial Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of three new Underwriters, April Cook, Amanda Setchfield, and Carol Armstrong, to the Commercial Specialty division. - May 23, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Derek Bell's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tri-Lakes Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award for the Second Year in a Row
The President's Club award is the most highly recognized honor amongst State Farm agents and exemplifies extraordinary achievement which challenges even the most successful agents. In 2018 Derek Bell's State Farm Agency finished #41 out of more than 19,000 agencies in the U.S. - May 22, 2019 - Derek Bell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
VP Medical Consulting Recognized as WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprise
VP Medical Consulting (https://vp-medical.com), a provider of medical legal consulting services, is recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification validates VP Medical Consulting is minimally 51 percent owned,... - May 22, 2019 - VP Medical Consulting
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Announces New Private Client Division
St. Louis insurance agency to provide individual solutions in fast-paced economy. - May 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
SAN Group Announces 2019 Awards of Excellence Winners
The largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast recognizes leaders in the industry. - May 15, 2019 - SAN Group
Final Agenda for National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit Posted by Association
The final program for the 2019 National Medicare Supplement Summit, the Medigap industry's annual convention, was posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - May 12, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Annual Business Meeting Was All About the Insurance Agency of the Future
450 insurance industry professionals come together at the DCU Center in Massachusetts for SAN’s annual meeting. - May 10, 2019 - SAN Group
Trust Stamp Expands Leadership Team, Addressing Financial Crime
Artificial Intelligence Powered Identity Authentication Company Names US Marshals Service Senior Inspector and Marine Corps Veteran as Director of Financial Crime Services. - May 09, 2019 - Trust Stamp
The Plexus Groupe Hires David Kenyon as Vice President, Client Executive
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, recently hired David Kenyon as Vice President, Client Executive in the company’s Property & Casualty Practice, serving risk management clientele. Kenyon brings a wealth of knowledge... - May 09, 2019 - The Plexus Groupe
Financial Independence Group Partners with Thrivent Independent to Launch Life Insurance & Annuity Products
Financial Independence Group will now offer Thrivent Independent life insurance and annuity products to all their advisors and their clients. - May 09, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Mississippi
Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Mississippi. Normandy now offers workers’ compensation insurance in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. - May 04, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Free Medicare Basics Seminars Scheduled for May and June 2019
Medicare Basics Education seminar to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of the health care program for retirees and disabled. - May 02, 2019 - Jones Health and Benefits, LLC
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business and marketing efforts in addition to providing brokers,... - April 30, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Adds Commercial Auto Markets to Brokerage Division with the Hiring of New Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce the recent hire of Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd, to the Sarasota, Florida office. Mary will focus on large commercial transportation accounts, those over $25,000 in premium, across all states. Mary comes to AUI with 28 years of experience... - April 28, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Agents Predict Increased Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales in 2019 Association Study Finds
A survey conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance finds agents experienced increased Medigap policy sales in 2018. Majority expect growth of sales in 2019. - April 25, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Online Education Discount Offer
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced the annual discount for insurance agents who want to view any of the 101 online videos focused on selling Medicare and senior insurance products. - April 24, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Financial Independence Group, LLC Exclusively Partners with Economist, Author, and Retirement Expert, Tom Hegna
Financial Independence Group, LLC and Tom Hegna have partnered exclusively to create the new Retire Happy Now platform. - April 24, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty Explores Wood-frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Conference
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) recently explored the wood-frame construction boom and strategies for managing the related and wide-ranging risks at the 2019 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance... - April 22, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
MFE Insurance Brokerage Offers Restaurant Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance brokerage, announced they are now offering restaurant insurance policies. - April 22, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association to End Free Conference Recording Access
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that it will no longer be offering free access to watch sessions filmed at prior national Medigap industry conferences. - April 19, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
ASC President, Glenn Backus to Present a Session at RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Measuring your claims operation effectiveness has never been so accessible. See how at RIMS 2019 in Boston this month. - April 18, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Two Team Members
Glen Carbon, IL agency adds staff to growing business. - April 17, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Direct Auto Insurance Expands in Alabama: Hosting Four-Day Hiring Event, April 30-May 3 to Meet Growing Business Demands
Direct Auto Insurance to host hiring event April 30-May 3 to fill at least 45 retail sales agent positions for 23 new retail stores opening in Alabama within the next six months. - April 16, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company Announces Support of Eric Oliver
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTG, Inc., announced today its enthusiastic support for the election of Eric Oliver as trustee of Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) at the special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - First Southern National Bank
Synergy Professional Associates/ Tokio Marine HCC Professional Lines Group Announce the Expansion of Lawyers Professional Liability Programs into CO, FL & NJ
Synergy Professional Associates in partnership with Tokio Marine HCC – Professional Lines Group announces the expansion of their Lawyers Professional Liability programs focusing on small law firms into Colorado, Florida and New Jersey. The new facilities target small law firms from 1 to 35... - April 15, 2019 - Synergy Professional Associates
SAN Group Names Katie Packard as Personal Lines Placement Specialist
In this role, Packard works with carriers and member agents to offer the most competitive pricing for varied personal risks in standard markets. - April 13, 2019 - SAN Group
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address BIM Issues and Best Practices at American Council of Engineering Companies 2019 Annual Convention
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will address Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues and best practices at the American Council of Engineering Companies... - April 11, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
AAMSI to Explore Latest Medicare Supplement Insurance Legislative Initiatives at National Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced speakers and sessions at the organization's national conference who will focus on the latest Medicare legislative initiatives. The upcoming Presidential election and Medicare for All policy issue make this conference most timely says AAMSI director. - April 11, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Cowart Insurance is Pleased to Announce Bonnie Swan Has Earned the Prestigious Designation of CISR Elite
The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred on Bonnie Swan, licensed Property & Casualty Agent of Cowart Insurance Agency in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by... - April 10, 2019 - Cowart Insurance Agency
Nichols Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Belle, MO agency to target farm insurance clientele. - April 10, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
HealthAxis Group Acquires Analytics Partners
HealthAxis Group announced the acquisition of Analytics Partners based in Jacksonville, FL. The merging of business operations adds robust and proven analytics to complement the HealthAxis Group’s current and powerful core platform and services. HealthAxis Group acquired Analytics Partners... - April 09, 2019 - Analytics Partners
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs For 60-Year Olds Vary by Over 100 Percent According to Latest AALTCI Study
Long-term care insurance costs for 60-year-olds can vary by over 100 percent according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2019 Price Index. Comparison shopping is vital for those seeking to save money recommends AALTCI director. - April 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Production Insurance Brokers Explain Short Term Production Insurance
The production insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently released a blog post explaining the importance of short term production insurance. This type of insurance can help filmmakers in the production industry protect their work, crew, and finances. Short term production insurance is available... - April 07, 2019 - MFE Insurance
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Offer Free Transportation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now offers free transportation to and from their clinics to better serve patients that have been in a personal injury accident. - April 05, 2019 - PIHELP
Michelle Caine of Prudential Financial Becomes the New NSSTA President
National Structured Settlements Trade Association announces Michelle Caine as President and Michael W. Goodman as President-Elect. - April 03, 2019 - National Structured Settlements Trade Association
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Insurance Technology Focus Expanded at Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's 2019 Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will expand the focus on insurance technologies at the organization's upcoming annual industry conference. - April 03, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Announces April Promotion
A special incentive for the 2019 National Medicare Supplement Industry Summit was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - March 30, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance