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Homeland Security Deputy Chief Joins Panel at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

Francine Hill, deputy chief of the verification outreach branch for U.S. citizenship and immigration services of the Department of Homeland Security, will discuss e-verification at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. Hill will... - August 09, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute

South Coast Surety Announces Its Largest Single Month in Production

With the surety industry looking to find sources of premium South Coast Surety is very pleased to have generated their largest amount of monthly premium ever. South Coast Surety appreciates the accounts and many brokers that have helped them breach their prior record. - August 08, 2012 - South Coast Surety

“Ask the Regulator” Debuts at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference

Attendees at the 67th annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (WCEC) will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with regulators from eight states during the Aug. 19 to 23 gathering in Orlando. The conference and the Southern Association of Workers' Compensation... - August 08, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute

Long Term Care Insurance Summit Registration Savings End This Week

Early registration for the national long term care insurance Summit end this week according to conference organizer the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 08, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Sompo Japan China Selected as 2011 Goldenbee CSR China Honor Roll Company

Sompo Japan Insurance (China) Co.,Ltd (hereafter “Sompo Japan China” Vice Chairman, President :Katsuhiko Ushiba) has been selected for the second consecutive year as one of the 2011 GoldenBee CSR China Honor Roll companies (hereafter “GoldenBee companies”) at the 7th... - August 08, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Maureen Efthyvoulou Promoted to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance at New Day Underwriting Managers

New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has promoted Maureen Efthyvoulou to Assistant Vice President, Underwriting Support and Compliance. Efthyvoulou joined New Day in 2005 as one of its first... - August 07, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Women Account for Most Long Term Care Insurance Claims According to New Association Study

Most new long term care insurance claims are for women needing home care or nursing home care reports a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 06, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

NKSJ Signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles

NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada) announced that it supports the purport of and has signed the Women’s Empowerment Principles - Equality Means Business (hereinafter, the Principles”). The Principles are international principles represented in the form of seven steps for... - August 05, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Announcement at Rio+20: Sompo Japan Signs the UNEP Finance Initiative “Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)”

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”) became a signatory to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Finance Initiative “Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI)” (hereinafter “the Principles”), having... - August 05, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

Sompo Japan Published “CSR Quick Guide”

Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”) announced the publishment of the “CSR Quick Guide,” a brief overview of Sompo Japan’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The guide, written in both English and... - August 05, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.

SIA Group Participates in Adopt–A–Highway Program for Doris Avenue in Onslow County

Full-Service Insurance Agency Assists Highway in Onslow County Through the North Carolina Adopt-A-Highway Program - August 04, 2012 - SIA Group

Long Term Care Insurance Growth Anticipated as HSAs Gain Acceptance

Health Savings Accounts have grown to more than $14 billion in assets which a long term care insurance expert predicts will lead to more insurance sales. - August 04, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Satori Global Transgender Program™ Partners with Renowned Serbian Gender Reassignment Surgeon

Satori to be exclusive company to coordinate North, Central and South American patients to the Belgrade Center for Genital Reconstructive Surgery. - August 03, 2012 - Satori World Medical

Rick Sander Joins Titanium Holdings Former ProVest Executive Joins Mortgage Industry Outreach Provider as CFO

Titanium Holdings, Inc. has recently announced the addition of Richard W. Sander, Jr. (Rick) as Chief Financial Officer. Titanium Holdings, Inc. is the parent company of Titanium Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of homeowner contacting services. Sander is responsible for managing all financial... - August 03, 2012 - Titanium Holdings, Inc

USHEALTH Advisors on Track for Record-Setting 2012

Company Reports New Sales Are on Pace to Surpass 2011 - August 03, 2012 - US Health Group

Long Term Care Insurance Guide Explores Tax Deductibility

To encourage more individuals to purchase long term care insurance costs may be tax deductible according to a guide published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance Association’s New Video Shares Questions to Ask

Most people ask the wrong questions when they begin the process of looking into long term care insurance advises the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance which has created a video to educate consumers. - August 02, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Bennett, Baker, Petty, Rahn Appointed to 2012 Board of Examiners for the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence

CEO and three additional members of Third Party Claims Administrator ASC have been appointed by the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Center for Performance Excellence (TNCPE) to the 2012 Board of Examiners - August 02, 2012 - Alternative Service Concepts

Jeff Slivka Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at New Day Underwriting Managers

In addition to performing the duties of executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, Jeff Slivka has also assumed the position of Chief Operation Officer (COO) at the specialty resource firm dedicated to assisting insurance agents and brokers with the selection of the appropriate... - August 01, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report

zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Warns Medicaid Spending Threatens States

Medicaid spending including providing long term care to millions of seniors will threaten states and require significantly higher taxes warns the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance a leading expert on long term care planning. - August 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan

How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan by leveraging low yielding assets like receivables & inventory to accelerate wealth building. How to convert an existing IRA, 401(k) and 403 (b) plan into a tax-free plan. - July 31, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC

Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host Workshop on Contractors Professional Liability Insurance at 32nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice-president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm for insurance agents and brokers, will host a workshop discussion on “Contractors Professional... - July 30, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Long Term Care Insurance Expert Offers Buying Tips to New York Consumers

Avoid the three common mistakes when considering long term care insurance simply advises the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance who spoke this week to consumers in New York. - July 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Mistakes Long Term Care Insurance Dabblers Make

Individuals often pay too much for long term care insurance simply because they don’t know important facts says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance study. - July 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

SIA Group Jeans Fund Raises More Than $50,000

Full-Service Insurance Agency Collects Contributions to Support Area Charities and People in Need - July 29, 2012 - SIA Group

Gavin DeGraw Leaves Fans Elated at Private Party

AutoCricket.com’s 2012 LeadsCon east after party was a tremendous success. A live rooftop performance and guest appearance by Gavin DeGraw set the tone for the evening. - July 29, 2012 - AutoCricket.com

Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Go for Savings

An increasing percentage of long term care insurance buyers are opting for options that make coverage more affordable according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance study. - July 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Barbara Hostetler Named One of Central PA’s Forty Under 40

Barbara Hostetler, CBC of HostetlerBenefits LLC, will be honored as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2012 Forty Under 40 award recipients for her commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service. - July 27, 2012 - HostetlerBenefits LLC

Windward Capital Partners, LLC Launches New Premium Finance Lending Facility

Traditional Life Insurance Premium funder announces new service launch for estate and tax planning. - July 27, 2012 - Windward Capital Partners LLC

Long Term Care Insurance Association Starts Campaign to Educate Younger Individuals

Needing long term care is not just a risk faced by old folks and the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has commenced a campaign to educate younger individuals. - July 27, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Peter Jones Unveils National Entrepreneur of the Year

Britain's best budding entrepreneur celebrated at national awards ceremony. - July 26, 2012 - ingenie

Long Term Care Insurance Answer Guy Feature Returns

After receiving an increased number of consumer inquiries the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has relaunched the Long Term Care Insurance Answer Guy program. - July 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Length of Nursing Home Stay Varies According to Long Term Care Insurance Expert

Some 1.5 million individuals now reside in nursing homes but few are prepared for the cost of a lengthy stay according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Find A Long Term Care Insurance Agent Online Databank Expands

The nation’s largest online directory of long term care insurance agents has been expanded by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 24, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Insurance Specialists Launches a New Website

Enhanced Resources on the new website Include: Online Quotes, Payment Options, and Informative Insurance Content/Blog. - July 23, 2012 - Insurance Specialists

Mitchell Insurance Agency Inc Earns Senior Partner Designation

Mitchell Insurance Agency, has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance, placing the agency in an elite group. This honor places special status upon independent agencies that sell Grange products based on their experience, professionalism and superior performance. Mitchell Insurance serves customers in the central Ohio area. - July 22, 2012 - Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.

New Long Term Care Insurance Video Addresses Essential Consumer Questions

A newly created video addresses the essential question of why long term care planning is important and what consumers need to know when thinking about long term health care insurance. - July 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Free Long Term Care Insurance Quotes Offered by Association Members

Members of the long term care insurance industry trade organization are offering free, no-obligation cost quotes for protection. For information contact the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Alzheimer’s Disease is Top Long Term Care Insurance Claim

Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for a quarter of nursing home claims paid for by long term care insurance according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance Almanac Available

An almanac containing relevant long term care insurance statistics, facts and information is available from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 20, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Marindependent Announces Launch of New and Improved Website

New website gives clients access to an updated insurance news site and original insurance content. - July 19, 2012 - Marindepedent Insurance Services

AutoCricket.com Sponsors Cruzan Amphitheatre Pavilion Party Deck

Information detailing AutoCricket.com and Cruzan Amphitheatre sponsorship, and how the general public can get invited to the AutoCricket.com Pavilion Party Deck. - July 19, 2012 - AutoCricket.com

Pre-Retired Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Pay Less Than $125 Per Month

Some 40 percent of individuals buying long term care insurance prior to age 61 paid less than $125 per month according to a report issued by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 18, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

MyInsuranceClub.com Becomes First IRDA Approved Online Web Aggregator in India

MyInsuranceClub.com has become the 1st IRDA (Insurance Regulatory & Development Authority of India) approved insurance comparison website in India, having received this license on Saturday July 14, 2012. With this license from IRDA, MyInsuranceClub is officially allowed to compare premiums and features of insurance policies online. - July 18, 2012 - MyInsuranceClub.com

Experts Will Discuss MSP Compliance at Work Comp Educational Conference

Workers’ compensation legal and claims’ experts will discuss their trials, tribulations, best practices in complying with CMS’ policies to take Medicare’s interest into consideration when settling future medical care during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. - July 17, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute

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