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Dorman Financial Management Adds to Growing Firm to Better Serve Clients
Dorman Financial Management welcomes Lori Canfield to the team. - July 22, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Dorman Financial Management Recognized by Financial Advisor Magazine as a Top RIA Firm
Dorman Financial Management (DFM) was ranked by Financial Advisor Magazine as one of the top Registered Investment Advisors in their asset category. - July 22, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Appears on Prestigious Ward’s 50 List
For the second consecutive year, Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. The honor puts Farm Bureau in the top 2% insurance companies in the United States. - July 17, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Bill Matthews Receives Elite FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Bill Matthews of Matthews Financial Services was rated highest in overall satisfaction in in the Dallas area among financial advisors. - July 17, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Matthews Financial Services, Inc. Going a Step Above Competition for Clients
Gregory Matthews Named FIVE STAR Wealth Manager. - July 16, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Children’s Book Makes Saving Fun and Teaches Valuable Lesson
“Feeding Penny Pig” Teaches Kids Financial Responsibility. - July 16, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
GWI Expands Stop Loss Portfolio with Fairmont Specialty Partnership
GreenWood International to Underwrite Medical Stop Loss on Behalf of Fairmont Specialty’s A&H Division. - July 16, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Wright USA Announces Launch of World Wide Professional Liability Plan
Wright USA announces the availability of a professional liability product tailored to United States government employees with international exposures. The product – branded as the World Wide Plan – will respond to any allegation of a covered Wrongful Act – even if the suit is... - July 15, 2010 - Wright USA
MSW Expands Into Florida
Greg Lyons joins MSW as it establishes operations in Florida - July 09, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Employer Healthcare and Benefits Conference to Address Challenges and Opportunities for Employers Facing Rising Insurance Costs
Employers and Insurance Leaders Gather at Large to Discuss Opportunities and Challenges in Offering Health Insurance and Employee Benefits in Today's Economic Climate of Healthcare Reform During the Employer Healthcare Congress September 20-22nd, 2010 in Los Angeles. - July 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
GJNhealthbenefits.com Partnered with ivegotcoverage.com Gain BBB Accreditation Pin
As more and more US employers are faced with layoffs and health care costs the ones who will lose out the most are those who aren’t able to maintain their own health insurance. From this blooms the opportunity for small business models to flourish in offering their consumers viable and... - July 09, 2010 - GJN Health Benefits
Delafield Financial Planner Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Brion Collins of Lake Country Wealth Management was rated highest in overall satisfaction in the Milwaukee area for financial advisors. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Dan Anderson of Diamond A Financial Services Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Diamond A Financial Services is excited to announce that Dan Anderson, LUTCF has been chosen to receive the prestigious FIVE STAR award. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Nathan Sealey of Brass Ring Wealth Management Earns FIVE STAR Award For 2010
Nathan Sealey, founder and president of Brass Ring Wealth Management, was recently rated highest in overall satisfaction in the Detroit area for financial advisors. - July 08, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
American Collectors Insurance and Hemmings Motor News Join in Celebration
Industry leaders and enthusiasts recognize “Collector Car Appreciation Day” - July 06, 2010 - American Collectors Insurance
Troy CROP Hunger Walk Surpasses $375,000 in Total Funds for Local and World Hunger with Help of Wellco President
Two hundred fifty eight hunger fighting advocates representing 17 organizations walked to raise $19,023 for a total of nearly $385,000 in their 20-year span. - July 04, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
First Rehab Life Website Receives Award
First Rehab Life’s website honored with 2010 APEX Award. - July 04, 2010 - ShelterPoint
Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. Tennessee Fully Insured Business
Effective January 1, 2011, Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. will no longer issue or renew any fully insured group health insurance coverage in the state of Tennessee. All Bluegrass Family Health, Inc. fully insured health benefit plans in effect on December 31, 2010 will terminate as of that date. - July 01, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
First Investors Life Introduces First Choice Variable Deferred Annuity
While accumulating retirement savings, a First Choice annuity contract owner benefits from tax deferred growth; the contract owner pays no income tax on the earnings in the annuity contract until they are withdrawn. - July 01, 2010 - First Investors Media
IDBI Fortis Reaches the City of Sports
IDBI Fortis Life Insurance is one of India’s fastest growing new private life insurance companies having started operations in March 2008 launches its new Branch in Jalandhar. - June 30, 2010 - IDBI Federal
Trupanion Policyholder Benefits from Pet Insurance Without Payout Limits
French Bulldog becomes first to benefit from Trupanion's recent policy change to no lifetime limit on payouts. - June 28, 2010 - Trupanion
Re-Igniting RRG Bill in Congress
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today reported that its lobbying team has intensified efforts to bring modernization of the Liability Risk Retention Act (LRRA) back to the attention of Congress as the House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee wrap up... - June 27, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
HVAC Company AJ Danboise Reverses the Flow of Health Costs by 34% with Wellco Wellness Program
AJ Danboise – a Farmington Hills plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical company, has reduced their overall medical costs by 34% over 3-years. - June 27, 2010 - Wellco Corporation
Quotezone Launches Search for Scotland's Next TV Star
Calling all budding actors who fancy a shot at the big time by starring in a TV ad - Quotezone, a top insurance comparison website, are looking for a real character to front a national advertising campaign for car insurance. - June 26, 2010 - Quotezone
Flanders Earns PLCS Designation
The designation of Personal Lines Coverage Specialist (PLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group, and Independent Insurance Agency in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by The... - June 25, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Alexander Aviation Announces a New Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates
Alexander Aviation is announcing a re-launch of the Insurance Program for Cessna Owners and Affiliates (IPCOA.) The new changes are anticipated to improve both coverage and affordability for Cessna Affiliates. - June 24, 2010 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
Health Care Reform Exposed at Insurance Changes
Health care reform has stirred a world of controversy, but after Congress passed the new legislation questions remain. Insurance changes dot com exposes the truths and cuts through the propaganda. - June 24, 2010 - Insurance Changes
Pawling, NY Insurance Agency Introduces New Website to Shed Some Light on Insurance
The Tanner-Prince Agency of Pawling, NY has recently published a new website to help insurance consumers understand insurance. The website will also provide local information and serve as an education portal for residents of New York and Connecticut. - June 23, 2010 - Tanner-Prince Agency
Pat Ryan to Provide Keynote Presentation at Entrepreneurial Insurance Symposium Hosted by MarketScout
Veteran Industry Leader to Profile His Vision for Future Distribution Models. - June 23, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Attorney John G. Zevalking Joins Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff P.C.
Zevalking joins the firm’s appellate department as an associate. - June 23, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Gulf Coast Oil Spill Cleanup Delayed Due to Contractor Insurance Requirements
Many contractors stand ready to help save the Gulf of Mexico, but rigid insurance requirements are thwarting their efforts. Contractors are required to purchase specific liability, pollution and federally mandated workers’ compensation coverages designed for employees working on, around or... - June 18, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Silanis and IBM to Co-Host a Webcast on E-Signatures and Online Collaboration on the Cloud
Silanis Technology and IBM will co-host a live Webcast on June 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm EST to discuss trends in cloud-based e-signatures and online collaboration. The new e-SignLive & LotusLive bundled services & customer case studies will be presented. - June 16, 2010 - Silanis Technology Inc
CNA Formalizes Relationship with SeaPass to Expand On-Line Quoting Resources
CNA Insurance Companies (NYSE: CNA) recently formalized its relationship with SeaPass Solutions, Inc. to support the expansion of on-line quoting resources for its Small Business agents and brokers. Through the SeaPass Hub™ platform, a comparative commercial lines quoting tool, CNA’s... - June 16, 2010 - SeaPass Solutions Inc.
DUI Effects on Auto Insurance Explained by Insure4USA.com in New Report
Newly published report discusses state laws, implications and effects on auto insurance for DUI drivers. - June 16, 2010 - Insure4USA
Trupanion™ Announces an Industry First in Pet Insurance
Trupanion now offers pet insurance with no payout limits and is the first in the industry to do so. - June 15, 2010 - Trupanion
Insurance Changes Launches New Website
Insurance Changes dot com is a new website providing information to help save money on insurance while still getting the coverage you need. - June 14, 2010 - Insurance Changes
MarketScout’s CEO to Speak at RIMS on Insurance Automation and Web Technology
Industry veteran to share information on the future of insurance exchanges - June 12, 2010 - MarketScout Corporation
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com Adds New Technology Platforms
Blackburn Group Inc. & MSA RiskPro.com, are pleased to announce they have added new technology platforms to their growing network of operational, benchmarking, and audit resources. - June 10, 2010 - Blackburn Group Inc.
Pierce Group Benefits Hires Samantha Duckworth as Database Technician
Donald Pierce, President of Pierce Group Benefits, a full service provider of employee benefits packages, has announced that Samantha “Sam” Duckworth has recently joined the team as database technician. In this position, Duckworth is responsible for the technical side of both the pre... - June 09, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Employer Healthcare Congress Announces Key Speakers
The Annual Employer Healthcare Congress announces its key speakers for their September 20th-22nd, 2010 event. Taking place in Los Angeles, CA at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, they are expecting up to 2,000 attendees, 120 exhibitors, 75 expert speakers and over 3,000 pre-scheduled... - June 09, 2010 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Smith Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Kathy Smith, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, an Independent Insurance Agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio. The designation follows her successful completion of a professional insurance... - June 04, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
SIIA Meets with DOL Officials Regarding Self-Insurance Study
A SIIA delegation met yesterday in Washington, DC with Phyllis Borzi, assistant secretary of labor and other key DOL officials to discuss the development of a report on self-insured group health plans mandated by the recently-passed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The objective of the... - June 04, 2010 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
New Website Aimed at Helping Charter Schools
The O’Neill Group Charter School Division officially announces the launch of their Charter School Insurance website, located at www.charterschoolinsurance.com. Thomas Van Auker, who heads the agency’s Charter School Insurance Division and holds the prestigious designation of Certified... - June 03, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Title Guarantee Inc. Takes You "Under the Hood" of the New Hud-1
Title Guarantee, Inc. has introduced its new Hud-1 settlement statement guide that takes you "Under the Hood" of the new settlement statement that is being used now in all real estate transactions. - June 03, 2010 - Title Guarantee Inc.
Chartis Pays Out Claims for Volcanic Ash Disruption
As the market leader for travel insurance in Pakistan, New Hampshire Insurance Company (NHIC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chartis Inc., was ready to answer queries clients had related to flight delays, cancellations and other questions as a result of the Volcanic Eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in... - May 26, 2010 - New Hampshire Insurance Company, Pakistan Branch
Trupanion Explores the Benefits of a No-Deductible Pet Insurance Plan
Pet insurance company Trupanion reminds pet owners of the benefits of pet insurance with a zero dollar deductible. Pet health insurance company Trupanion provides customers with the option of selecting a zero dollar deductible for their pet insurance policy. Pet owners who choose this option do... - May 24, 2010 - Trupanion
Earl O'Garro Jr. Announces His New Emerging Insurance Company, Hybrid Insurance Group
Earl O'Garro Jr. announces the launch of his new company, Hybrid Insurance Group, an emerging and innovative firm that brings expertise in the realm of underwriting and risk transfer to small business. - May 20, 2010 - Hybrid Insurance Group
Atlantis Health Plan Offers ASH Healthyroads® Prevention and Wellness Programs
New York-based Atlantis Health Plan is now offering ASH’s Healthyroads prevention and wellness programs. Healthyroads is available at no cost to Atlantis Health Plan members over the age of 18 who are not enrolled in the insurance company’s Healthy New York offering. - May 19, 2010 - Atlantis Health Plan
Bluegrass Family Health Encourages Early Implementation of Extending Health Insurance Coverage for Young Adults
Effective June 1, 2010 Bluegrass Family Health will give each employer group the option of extending health insurance coverage up to age 26 for dependents currently enrolled. Those young adults, whose coverage with Bluegrass Family Health would cease on or after June 1, 2010 due to reaching the... - May 16, 2010 - Bluegrass Family Health, Inc.
First Investors Corporation is Looking for Financial Services Representatives
First Investors Corporation is looking for smart, highly motivated individuals to join its team. All college graduates are encouraged to apply. In the wake of a deep recession, this might not seem like the ideal time to embark on a career in financial services. However, tough times create... - May 12, 2010 - First Investors Media