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Medicare Second Payer Act Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
“Medicare Secondary Payer Act 101: The Reader’s Digest Version” will be presented during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - July 11, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Panel Will Discuss Challenges Facing PEOs During Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
A session at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will focus on how a PEO can save money, improve losses and be more efficient through proven risk management practices. - July 08, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Trends in Medicare Set-Asides and Workers’ Compensation at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The presentation “Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: MSA/LMSA Trends” at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott will offer guidance in that area. - July 07, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
PIPCO Affiliates with Imperial PFS to Offer Premium Financing for Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has affiliated with Imperial PFS (IPFS) to provide premium financing through Premium Installment Plan Company (PIPCO). PIPCO is an AUI brand and has been offering premium financing since 2005. Through PIPCO and Imperial PFS, AUI will be able to offer creative... - July 04, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
"The Art of Self-Insurance" Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Three national workers’ compensation experts will discuss “The Art of Self-Insurance” during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - July 03, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Liberty Mutual, Joe Paduda Offer "Center for Excellence" at Work Comp Conference
“The Center for Excellence: The Study of Medical Cost Drivers in Workers’ Compensation” will be held in conjunction with the annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference August 19 to 23 in Orlando. - July 01, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
NCCI’s Legislative Priorities for PEOs is Topic at Work Comp Educational Conference
Three industry experts will discuss “NCCI’s Legislative Priorities for the PEO Industry” at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 30, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Mel Whitener as New Marketing Representative for North Carolina
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired a new marketing representative, Mel Whitener, for the North Carolina territory. As a lifelong resident of North Carolina and a current resident of Lincolnton, Mel is familiar with the territory and the independent agent base in the state. Mel has... - June 29, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Mandatory Insurer Reporting to be Topic at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
“The Eye in the Sky: Mandatory Insurance Reporting” will be offered during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 29, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Medicare Set-Asides Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The relationship between workers’ compensation and Medicare has become increasingly intertwined and complex. Three national workers’ compensation experts will lead a one-hour session on “Workers’ Compensation Medicare Set-Asides” during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 22, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Names Jeff Hensley as Vice President of Program Management & Business Development
Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) announces that Jeff Hensley has assumed the role of vice president of program management & business development for Appalachian Underwriters. Jeff will be based out of the corporate office in Oak Ridge, TN. This new position will be responsible for working... - June 20, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Insurance Experts Will Discuss Emerging Exposures at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Three national workers’ compensation experts will discuss the most significant emerging exposures in the workers’ compensation arena August 19-23 at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando. - June 17, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference Offers Expanded Multi-State Program
For the 2012 WCEC, set for August 19-23 at the Orlando World Center Marriott, the popular “Breakout on Multi-State Workers’ Compensation Laws” has been expanded to include more states. - June 14, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Insurance Information Institute’s Bob Hartwig and NCCI’s Jeff Eddinger to Present at WCEC
Two of workers’ compensation’s best-known experts once again “tell it like it is” at the 67th annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference August 19 to 23 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 12, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Employee Involvement in Workers’ Compensation Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Three work comp experts will discuss the importance of involving employees in helping to manage workers’ compensation programs during the Aug. 19-23 WCEC. - June 10, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
"Ask the Regulator" Debuts at 2012 Work Comp 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... - June 08, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Lights, Camera, Surgery! Live Surgery Will be Performed at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
It will be lights, camera, scalpel for attendees at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. In a unique educational session, an Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction surgery will be viewed by the thousands of workers’ compensation experts from a variety of... - June 04, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Tom Stewart as Director of Workers’ Compensation Renewals
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired a new Director of Workers’ Compensation Renewals, Tom Stewart. Tom is a workers’ compensation insurance company executive with 25 years industry experience. He comes to AUI from Highland Risk Services where he was executive vice president. - June 03, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
New National Workers’ Compensation Organization Formed; Launches Website Offering Information Sharing, Resources, Education
The workers’ compensation community has a new national organization and website to turn to for education, information, and interaction. The Workers’ Compensation Institute (WCI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to serving all members of the workers’ compensation community. - June 03, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference
Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Accident Insurance Company Hires Business Development Representative to Cover Tennessee
Insurance veteran, Pam Sadler, AAI, ARM, CPIA, has joined the AIC ranks as business development representative for the state of Tennessee. “What makes Pam a unique member of AIC’s growing team is that she brings an exceptional amount of industry expertise, capability and knowledge to... - January 26, 2012 - Accident Insurance Company
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Three New Brokers, Adding to Its Property and Professional Practice Groups
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has increased its Brokerage division by hiring 3 new commercial brokers. Shane Holden, ARM joined the company on January 3, 2012. He comes to AUI with over 20 years of insurance and risk management experience in the retail agency, risk management and wholesale... - January 25, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Receives Endorsement from Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is proud to announce that it has received the endorsement from the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) to be the exclusively endorsed workers’ compensation provider for their 660 member agencies. “The Independent Insurance Agents of... - December 02, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Auto Insurance in Rochester, MI - Sweet Advisors Launched New Website in Support of Rochester Residents
Andrew Sweet is one of the popular auto insurance advisors in Rochester, MI, US. He has been serving since 2009 in Rochester, MI, US. - October 18, 2011 - Sweet Insurance Quote
AIC Sought and Found; Appointed 102 Agents in 100 Days
Between July 12 and Oct. 12, 2011, AIC embarked on its first national campaign to appoint 100 Agents in 100 Days. As of the final day of the campaign, AIC has appointed 102 independent insurance agents in 100 days—reaching its original goal, with two to spare. Of the 102 newly appointed... - October 15, 2011 - Accident Insurance Company
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Continues to Expand, Strengthen Operations –completes Acquisition of Executive Brokers Insurance Services
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., has obtained the assets of Executive Brokers Insurance Services -- a wholesale broker based in St. Peters, MO. The acquisition was effective October 3, 2011. “The expansion for AUI with an office in Missouri will help with client penetration in the Midwest... - October 12, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Accident Insurance Company Grows, Hires Business Development Representatives to Cover Southeast States
Accident Insurance Company (AIC) is excited to announce the addition of Lauren Allen and Jennifer Caldwell as business development representatives for AIC’s Southeastern states. Allen will join the AIC marketing team as the business development representative for South Carolina and Virginia... - October 07, 2011 - Accident Insurance Company
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Launches a Commercial Lines Rater for Independent Auto Dealers
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) launches a new commercial lines online rater for independent auto dealers, www.xpressdealerpro.com. Xpress DealerPro is the latest installment of enhancements to be integrated into AUI’s Xpress rating platform. AUI’s B2B Xpress rating platform... - September 21, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with The Republic Group for Workers’ Compensation, General Liability and Auto Coverage
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by companies of The Republic Group to offer nationwide workers’ compensation, general liability and auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a national managing general agency. Companies of The Republic Group, with headquarters in... - September 15, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
AIC Holdings Appoints Robert G. Purdy as President and CEO of AIC Underwriters
AIC Holdings announces the appointment of Robert G. Purdy to the position of President and CEO of AIC Underwriters, based in Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Purdy will be responsible for leading the underwriting, marketing and operations strategies for the AIC Underwriters’ middle market workers’... - August 26, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Accident Insurance Company Searches for 100 Agents in 100 Days
Accident Insurance Company (AIC) is opening its doors to independent agents looking for a direct appointment throughout the nation by appointing 100 agents in 100 days. From July 12 through October 12, 2011, AIC will be rapidly assembling a limited number of independent agents who demonstrate a... - July 14, 2011 - Accident Insurance Company
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Robert Lowery for Its Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has hired Robert (Bob) Lowery as a broker for the Carolina region. Lowery brings more than 30 years experience as an E&S broker to the AUI family. He began his career in Atlanta as an underwriter for several E&S companies including working for American... - July 02, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Partners with American Alternative Insurance Corporation for Nationwide Automobile Facility
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has been appointed by American Alternative Insurance Corporation (AAIC) to offer nationwide commercial auto coverage. Appalachian Underwriters is a licensed national Managing General Agency, and AAIC is predominantly a commercial lines insurer operating in all... - June 30, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Phoenix Now Offers Claims Management to Companion Clients
Phoenix Risk Management has reached and agreement with Companion to provide exclusive claims management, which will be administered by Intercare Insurance Services, to business written through Phoenix Risk Management and Lenimentus marketing group. This agreement includes access to the Injured Worker Advocacy Program, which has been proven to reduce litigation by as much as 95 percent. - June 29, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
Horizon Income Launches New Pet Insurance Program Through Hartville’s “America’s Pet Plan” to Support the ASPCA
Horizon Income, a Property & Casualty insurance agency, now offers Pet Insurance with the proceeds benefiting the ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). - June 13, 2011 - Horizon Income
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Continues to Expand, Strengthen Operations – Completes Merger with Carolina-Based Reliance Administrators, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., has obtained the assets of Reliance Administrators, Inc. -- a Rock Hill S.C., based wholesaler that specialized in workers’ compensation, commercial lines, and niche program opportunities for independent insurance agents nationwide. The acquisition is effective... - April 08, 2011 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
PRM Insurance Services Merges Business and Operations Into Newly Formed Phoenix Risk Management, (a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Intercare Specialty Risk)
Phoenix Risk Management Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intercare Specialty Risk Insurance Services, Inc., now manages the business and operations formerly adminstrated by PRM Insurance Services, Inc. - March 05, 2011 - Phoenix Risk Management
Beacon Insurance Group, Inc. 2010 Award Supplier of the Year
South Carolina Hospitality Association Announces 2010 Industry Awards - February 28, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Beacon Insurance Group to Host Physician Seminar
Physician Seminar on Alternative Risk Investment Planning - February 16, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Ross Insurance Attends E-Marketing Conference with Astonish Results and the Insurance Journal
Ross Insurance Agency, Inc. of Holyoke MA is pleased to announce that two of its leadership team are attending an e-marketing conference in San Diego, CA. The event is sponsored by Astonish Results and the Insurance Journal. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday Jan. 18th through Thursday, Jan. - January 20, 2011 - Ross Insurance Agency
Beacon Insurance Group Announces Medicare RAC Audit Coverage
Beacon Insurance Group has partnered with Rubicon Insurance Services to provide their Medefense Plus Policy for physicians, billing companies and surgery centers in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Medefense provides insurance protection for the healthcare community for medical billing errors... - January 15, 2011 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Expands Operations by Forming a Commercial Brokerage Division and Opens a New Location in Sarasota, Florida to House the New Division
AUI has formed the Commercial Brokerage Division and has selected a dedicated staff with the knowledge and expertise to facilitate solutions for property and casualty risks that are unique, unusual, or require a high capacity. The new Brokerage Division allows AUI to expand beyond their existing... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Expands MGA Operations by Acquiring the Insurance Assets of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
AUI has acquired the “Business Insurance Center” Insurance assets of NFIB, a leading small business association representing small and independent businesses, from MSC Insurance Agency of Tennessee, LLC., the program administrator. The transaction consists of approximately 75%... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Don’t Pay the Price of Apathy - Shop Around and Save Up to £10,980 on Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance Says British Insurance
British Insurance has launched a new ultra low cost Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance product. - September 05, 2008 - British Insurance