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The O’Neill Group to Sponsor Non-Profit Golf Outing
The O’Neill Group has committed to being the title sponsor for the 5th Annual Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing held on October 4, 2010. This is the second year that the independent insurance agency located in Wadsworth, Ohio will be sponsoring the event. “The 2009 event was such a great... - August 11, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
StrucSure Home Warranty Adds Remodeling Industry Veteran Michael Huber
Huber to Help Market and Sell StrucSure’s Remodelers Program. - August 05, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
StrucSure Home Warranty Teams with Remodeleze.com
Partnership to Provide One-Stop Resource for Remodeling Contractors and Homeowners Looking to Remodel - August 04, 2010 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Strengthens Tennessee Operations by Acquiring The Renewals of Summers & Associates, Inc., an MGA Operating Out of Dandridge TN
AUI has entered into an agreement to purchase the renewal rights of Summers & Associates effective August 1st, 2010. Summers & Associates is a specialized MGA, serving Tennessee agents, and is owned and operated by Jim Summers. Jim after many years of service has decided to retire and was... - July 30, 2010 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
AAA Launches Breakthrough Email Itinerary/Trip Planner
AAA launches the truvle Ltd. customized trip itinerary planner, replacing traditional agent emails and giving travelers instant access to travel products, information and services. - July 28, 2010 - AAA
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
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
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
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
John Flanders Earns CLCS Designation
The designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) has been conferred upon John Flanders of The O’Neill Group. The honor follows his successful completion of a professional insurance education program designed by National Underwriter Company. The CLCS designation represents a... - May 08, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Farm Bureau Insurance Reaches $5 Million Milestone in Rewarding State’s Safe Teen Drivers
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance offers a $1,000 US Saving's Bond to teens who successfully complete a safe driving program. The company recently awarded its 5000th bond. The investment in the safety of Virginia's teens through this program has now reached $5 million. - April 30, 2010 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
John McIlvaine Earns CLCS Designation
The designation of Commercial Lines Coverage Specialist (CLCS) has been conferred upon John McIlvaine following his successful completion of a professional insurance education program designed by National Underwriter Company. John is employed by The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency in Downtown... - April 24, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Krska Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Tracey Krska, a Personal Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a professional insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance... - April 07, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Van Auker Earns CSRM Designation
Thomas P. Van Auker of The O’Neill Group has recently received the prestigious insurance designation of Certified School Risk Manager. - March 25, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group Named Outstanding Business of the Year
The O’Neill Group was awarded the prestigious title of “Outstanding Business of the Year” at the 30th Annual Rosie Awards held by the Wadsworth Ohio Chamber of Commerce on February 24, 2010. The independent insurance agency, whose offices are located on the Historic Square in... - February 28, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group Pledges $2,500 to Haitian Relief Fund
The O’Neill Group insurance agency has pledged to donate an amount of $2,500, or $10 for every new request for an insurance quote that they receive from now until March 31, 2010 to the Haitian Relief Fund. The group hopes to reach their goal to aid the people living and working in Haiti after... - January 28, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group Ranks High on List of State Auto Agencies
The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency has achieved a superior sales ranking of #97, out of the 3,121 independent agencies in 34 states that represent State Auto. The list of the top 100 State Auto agencies, referred to as the State Auto Star Parade, was released earlier this week after sales... - January 10, 2010 - The O'Neill Group
Children’s Whole Life Insurance Policies Available
The O’Neill Group insurance agency announces the availability of Children’s Whole Life Insurance Policies. The Whole Life Policy can provide $10,000.00 or more of life insurance protection for a child’s entire lifetime, with a just a single premium to pay. - December 30, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
McIlvaine Joins The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group, ranked by Crain’s Cleveland Business as one of the top area agencies by number of licensed employees, has added another member to its team. The O'Neill Insurance Agency, located in Wadsworth is excited to announce the addition of John McIlvaine to its sales... - December 16, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group Launches New Website
The O’Neill Group insurance agency announces the launch of a new and improved website at www.oneillinsurance.com. The new site, which officially launched on November 30, was designed to be more user-friendly and intuitive than the company’s previous web pages. The group fully expects... - December 03, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Wright Earns CIC Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Joan Wright, a Commercial Protection Specialist at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a rigorous, multi-year insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance... - November 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Smith Earns CISR Designation
The designation of Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) has been conferred upon Lori Smith, a Commercial Lines Assistant at The O’Neill Group, following her successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance... - November 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Warren Palmer, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., Earns Certified Marine Insurance Professional Designation (CMIP)
Warren Palmer, Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., recently earned the prestigious Certified Marine Insurance Professional Designation (CMIP), conferred by the International Institute for Marine Insurance Studies. The St. Petersburg, FL-based organization trains insurance professionals in Commercial... - October 18, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
The O’Neill Group Makes Crain’s 2009 List of Northeast Ohio Insurance Agencies
The O’Neill Group has been listed in the September 28th publication of Crain’s Cleveland Business as being one of Northeast Ohio’s top insurance agencies when ranked by number of licensed employees. The Wadsworth Ohio insurance agency, who ranked 26th according to Crain’s,... - October 15, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Bennett Celebrates 10 Years as Controller for The O’Neill Group
Lori Bennett will celebrate her 10th anniversary with The O’Neill Group this year. Lori is responsible for the financial reporting and financial management of the agency, along with managing personnel and workflow of the administrative staff. She also assists in the Life and Health... - October 03, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Van Auker and Cepik Mark 15 Years with The O’Neill Group
Thomas Van Auker, Executive Vice President, and Vickie Cepik, CIC, CISR of The O’Neill Group are celebrating 15 years of service to the Wadsworth, Ohio independent insurance agency. Although both joined The O’Neill Group in 1994, the pair combined bring over sixty years of insurance... - October 03, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group Offers Custom-Designed Personal Insurance Programs
The O’Neill Group Insurance Agency has taken a strong stance against pre-packaged, “one-size-fits-all” insurance solutions by offering custom-designed personal insurance policies. - September 19, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
The O’Neill Group to Sponsor Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing
The O’Neill Group is proud to announce that they are the presenting sponsor for the Fourth Annual Siffrin, Inc. Golf Outing at Glenmoor Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. The outing will be held on October 5th, 2009, and proceeds will go to expand the adult day services that... - September 05, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Independent Insurance Agency Celebrates 85 Years with State Auto Insurance
The O’Neill Group is proud to announce that this year marks the 85th anniversary of providing insurance protection to the community along with State Auto Insurance. Columbus, Ohio-based State Auto was founded in 1921. Just three years later, in 1924, the insurance agency which was to... - August 29, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Creates New Franchise and Affinity Division
AUI has formed a new Franchise and Affinity Division, to be led by Steve Shelton. This new division will work directly with franchisors, associations, and affinity groups to create endorsed products that meet the specific needs of their members. AUI Franchise and Affinity will have access to the... - August 27, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Exterior Renovation Enhances Downtown Wadsworth
Restoration of the stately brick building in downtown Wadsworth, Ohio by its current owner, Mr. Patrick O’Neill of The O’Neill Group Insurance. - August 22, 2009 - The O'Neill Group
Westhill Celebrates Anniversary with Free Insurance
2009 is Westhill Insurance’s 25th Anniversary, that is 25 years of hard work within the insurance world, and to celebrate this milestone it wants to reward it’s loyal customers by giving away free insurance. - August 07, 2009 - Westhill Insurance Services Ltd
Let Virginia Farm Bureau Take You Out to the Ballgame
August is Farm Bureau Insurance Baseball Month. Fans can get two free tickets to a minor league baseball game, good for any day of the month of August. - August 01, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Primerica Presents Tips to Boost Finances in a Tough Economy
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, presents three tips for boosting finances in a tough economy. - July 24, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Helping Teens Find Summer Jobs
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, recognizes that times are tough for job seekers – both young and old – but offers four tips to help kids find seasonal employment. - July 17, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Wins Prestigious National Award
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance today announces it has been included in the Ward’s 50, a prestigious listing of the top property and casualty insurance companies in the United States. Each year, the Ward Group – a leader of benchmarking and best practices for the insurance industry... - July 10, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Primerica Presents Six Reasons a Roth IRA May be a Good Investment
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, presents six reasons why opening a Roth IRA may be a great way to prepare for the future. In fact, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine labels today’s Roth IRA as “Best all around retirement account.” - June 18, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Urges Consumers to Beware of Debt Payoff Scams
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, urges clients to beware of six key “red flags” when researching a debt elimination or credit repair service. - June 18, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Launches New Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Workers’ Compensation and General Liability Programs, Hires John Valko and Opens Ohio Field Office
John Valko has joined AUI to market their general liability and workers’ compensation programs that have been developed for clients of Professional Employer Organizations (PEO’s), Administrative Service Organizations (ASO’s) and Payroll Service Providers on a true PAYGO basis. The... - June 14, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Primerica Presents Four Ways to Help Pay for College
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four tips to help clients make their college savings go farther. - April 16, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Presents Three Ways to Curb Spending
Primerica, a financial services industry leader, believes one of the first steps toward getting on track for a bright financial future is to create better spending and saving habits. To help clients get into the mindset of making better money choices, Primerica presents three easy ways to curb spending. - April 15, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens Pennsylvania Field Operation and Launches New “AUI Staffing” Program
AUI is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Smith to head up their Bala Cynwyd (a Philadelphia Suburb) regional office in Pennsylvania. He brings over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry, specifically in Workers’ Compensation for both Claims and Underwriting. His underwriting... - April 10, 2009 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Insurance Websites Offer $250 to ‘Survey Sweepstakes’ Winners
Two insurance shoppers will get picked to win $250 in gift cards for gasoline and home improvement projects. - March 27, 2009 - Home Insurance.com
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Weathering a Recession
The current economic downturn has many families worried about losing their job, struggling to keep up with bills and worried about the future. Primerica, an industry leader, presents four tips to help families’ finances weather a recession. - March 11, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Urges Clients to Get Proper Insurance Protection
In today’s uncertain economic climate, the last thing families need is to be financially vulnerable. Homeowner’s insurance and life insurance are two key areas that many clients overlook or undervalue. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, encourages clients to review their coverage to make sure their homes and income are adequately protected. - February 11, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund
Financial experts recommend having an emergency fund of at least three to six months’ savings. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four key tips clients can follow to start building a financial safety net. - January 22, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Farm Bureau Insurance Honors ODAC Scholar Athletes
Each year, Farm Bureau Insurance recognizes student-athletes from each of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) 22 male and female sports. The awards recognize student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau... - January 09, 2009 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp
Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability,... - December 17, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Take Precautions and Reduce the Risk of Fire with Holiday Decorating
There are a handful of basic safety measures homeowners can take to significantly help reduce the risk of a fire during the festive holiday season. - December 04, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Turkey Fryer Safety
Farm Bureau Insurance urges anyone planning to use a turkey fryer this holiday season to keep safety in mind using tips provided by Underwriting Laboratories (UL). - November 25, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance