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Mawazna Introduces Pakistan’s First Personal Finance Community
Mawazna introduces Pakistan’s first personal finance community. Mawazna community 0ffers online platform for consumers to discuss any of their queries related to personal finance. They can even share their feedback, review and experiences of financial products of their choices. Mawazna.com... - July 02, 2017 - Mawazna.com
2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released
Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite
Watkins Insurance Group Welcomes Chris Scott as Vice President of Finance
Scott Brings His Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group - June 30, 2017 - Watkins Insurance Group
Shane Kilduff Named Account Administrator at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers has named Shane Kilduff as an account administrator. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales and production efforts for environmental and construction-related professional liability coverage to agents and brokers based nationwide. “Shane is an... - June 20, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. / ArtInsuranceNow.com Announces Wall to Wall Exhibition Coverage
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc., a New York based, leading insurance broker of Art & Collectible Insurance and Surety, Construction Bonds since 1949, has announced an insurance program designed for items on display in exhibitions. (subhead) When lending, borrowing or showcasing work in... - June 17, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Innovative Insurance Broker Creates New High Value Jewelry Policy
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. website: ArtInsuranceNow.com partners with A+ XV rated carrier to provide outstanding Jewelry coverage for high-value jewelry from $10,000 up to $6,000,000 in value. - June 15, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Jaime Lawson Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Jaime Lawson has been named account manager at New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business efforts and supplying risk... - June 13, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Insurance-on-Hudson Agency Opens in Irvington, New York
Insurance-on-Hudson Agency, specializing in an array of personal and commercial lines insurance products and services, is pleased to announce its grand opening in Irvington, NY (108 Main Street). The agency provides coverage within the Tri-State area, with additional capabilities in Pennsylvania, the D.C. Metro area and Florida. - June 01, 2017 - Insurance On Hudson Agency
Short Term Care Insurance Policies Can Aid Seniors Facing Surging Drug Costs Shares Center Director
The director of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information reacted to a front page story in today's Wall Street Journal by urging insurance agents to learn more about short term care insurance options. - June 01, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
AALTCI Director Announces Overseas Adventure Travel Incentive to Membership
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special incentive available to Association membership as well as consumers who plan overseas travel. - May 21, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Chris Campbell Achieves Court of the Table MDRT Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Chris Campbell, CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, Maryland has qualified for Court of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Achieving Court of the Table status places Mr. Campbell among the top professionals in the global life insurance and financial services industry. - May 18, 2017 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Advisory Center Posts Videos from First Short Term Care Insurance Summit
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has just posted videos filmed at the organization's first conference focused on short term care insurance. - May 18, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
More Long Term Care Insurance Agents Offering Shorter Term Solutions
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced plans for a series of agent training webinars to help more insurance professionals learn about short-term care insurance solutions for their clientele. - May 11, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
American Business Network to Host "Business Owners Building Value" Workshop
St. Louis' Powers Insurance and Benefits to present cyber security tips at seminar - May 10, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Good Time to Get or Expand Your Surety Support
The growing volume of public bids and the current aggressive surety underwriting create the Perfect Storm for contracting businesses to profitably grow with the current economy. - May 09, 2017 - South Coast Surety
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
Selling Short-Term Care Insurance Video Primer Posted by NACSTCi
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has posted a new video for insurance agents interested in learning more about selling short term care insurance. - May 03, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Watkins Insurance Group Hires Industry Veteran Lillian Braunstein as Hospitality Insurance Specialist
Braunstein Brings Her Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group. - April 28, 2017 - Watkins Insurance Group
Powers Insurance and Benefits' Employee Earns New CISR Elite Status
Linsey Chadek successfully completes insurance industry program. - April 28, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
New AAMSI Video Helps Promote Medicare Supplement Agent Online Directory
A new video helps promote the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's online directory of local agents. - April 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
BrookStone Insurance Group Achieves One Year in Business
BrookStone Insurance Group, LLC was formed by Brook Crawford in April of 2016 after Crawford sold his interest in an existing agency. The agency, located in Dallas, Texas, started business with just four employees, three in sales and one in administration, and has now tripled in size with a total... - April 17, 2017 - BrookStone Insurance Group
Powers Insurance and Benefits' Employee Earns Insurance Certification
St. Louis' Amy Connell now a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). - April 14, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Powers Insurance and Benefits Opens Office in Cuba, MO
Corporate headquarters to remain in Clayton, Mo. - April 07, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Majority of Short-Term Care Insurance Buyers Are Over 60 Reports NACSTCi
Nearly 93 percent of individuals who purchased a new short-term care insurance policy in 2016 were age 61 or older according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - April 06, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires ChargeCare International Limited
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ChargeCare International Limited which will be effective April 7, 2017. With this acquisition, Global Excel reinforces its position as a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions. - April 04, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.
Moran Insurance Acquires Ameriway Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida
Moran Insurance has added to its personal and business insurance lines with the acquisition of an agency located in Duval County, Florida. - March 31, 2017 - Moran Insurance
Advisory Center Reports Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Paying More Claims
The number of new short-term care insurance claims opened increased significantly and companies paid nearly six percent more in claim benefits in 2016 according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 31, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2017 Market Update
Annual Industry Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges & Predictions - March 29, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Policy Sales Grow 16.7 Percent
Short-term care insurance policy sales and new business premium increased in 2016 reports the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 24, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin and End at Home Reports AALTCI
Most newly opened long-term care insurance claims begin at home according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 25, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Address Environmental Exposures & Claims at 2017 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will address the “Environmental Exposures & Claims... - February 22, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Newly Funded CONCIERGE MED+ SERVICES LLC., Offers WC Space an Evidence Based Medical Treatment System to Assist Claims with Early Intervention and Medical Spend Oversight
CONCIERGE MED+SERVICES LLC, announced that they (with the assistance of a private funding group) have launched a new company to better meet the current demands of the Workers’ Compensation Industries’ continuous need for evidence-based ancillary & claims intervention services. - February 22, 2017 - CONCIERGE MED SERVICES LLC.
The Cason Group Names Ryan Evans VP of Operations
The Cason Group is pleased to announce that Ryan Evans has been named Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Evans directs The Cason Group’s sales and marketing operations. Evans has been with The Cason Group since 2006, most recently as Director of Operations. Evans, a... - February 22, 2017 - The Cason Group
HUB International Millennial Compensation and Performance Survey Reveals Traditional Practices Not Working
The objective for this study was the identification of compensation and performance practices that are important to millennials. By sharing key takeaways, HUB International hopes you gain insight into what reward practices work best for this growing employee population. - February 21, 2017 - HUB International - West Region
The Cason Group Purchases Williams Insurance Brokerage
The Cason Group has purchased Williams Insurance Brokerage of Knoxville, Tennessee - February 16, 2017 - The Cason Group
New Review of Surety Programs for Service and Supply/Install Contracting
In underwriting public works’ contractors, surety companies extensively prequalify those businesses to confirm that they have the capital, capacity, experience and character to perform the specific contract. But, public funds are spent on a lot of other products and services beyond construction. Private Industry has always provided goods and services to our government entities. Supply and Service Contract awards make up a significant portion of governmental budgets across the country. - February 13, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $8.65 Billion in Claims Reports AALTCI
The number of individuals receiving long term care insurance claim benefits increased in 2016 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 12, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Employee
Meaghan Dowd earns promotion after achieving industry certification. - February 09, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Joseph Buono Promoted to Senior Account Manager in Real Estate Group of New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Buono has been promoted to Senior Account Manager within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. He is responsible for supporting the company’s... - February 03, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Issues Inflation Advisory
Rising inflation should be taken into account by financial advisors helping their clients plan for long-term care insurance, cautions head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 03, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care Insurance Group Supports Agent Education
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information announced it's 2017 campaign to generate increased awareness and sales by insurance professionals. - February 02, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
ProHCM Adds Seventeen New Broker Partners
ProHCM, a leading HR and benefits technology and services organization, has added 17 new benefit broker partners since the start of January. This represents the fastest expansion since ProHCM launched in the summer of 2016. The new locations include: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL;... - January 31, 2017 - ProHCM Holdings, LLC
Powers Insurance and Benefits Hires New Personal Account Manager
Robin Bender to assist with claims for new and existing clients. - January 28, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Exigis to Exhibit at PARMA 2017 Conference and Expo
For the sixth consecutive year, Exigis will exhibit at the 43rd Annual Public Agency Risk Managers Association (PARMA) Conference in Anaheim, CA. - January 26, 2017 - Exigis, LLC.
Prosure Insurance Launches Musician’s Home Insurance
The UK’s only Home Insurance policy for gigging Musicians – designed by musicians, for musicians. - January 20, 2017 - Prosure Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Newly-Enhanced Website
Updated Features Make Site Easier to Navigate & Access from Mobile Devices - January 19, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Surety Executive Elected to City Council
Founder and CEO of South Coast Surety, Steven Swartz, was recently elected to the City Council of San Clemente, CA. With Mr. Swartz’s 40 years in finance and the decades of Surety experience which include his building a National Managing General Surety Underwriting Agency that has significant in-house authority, it is expected that his extensive knowledge of public works and funding will greatly benefit the city. - January 17, 2017 - South Coast Surety
President to Address Standard of Care Design Issues at 2017 AGC Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, will join a panel of insurance and legal experts to discuss the expanding standard of care in design/build contracts at... - December 22, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance and Benefits Hires New Controller
Seasoned CPA joins St. Louis insurance agency. - December 22, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Lists Top-10 States For 2016
The top-10 states where individuals have purchased traditional long-term care insurance policy was announced today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 18, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance