Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The Insurance Industry in Kenya, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2018” report to their offering. According to the World Bank, Kenya is the ninth-largest economy in Africa. The country’s real GDP increased from KES1.7 trillion in 2009 to KES2.3 trillion in 2013, at a compound annual growth rate of 4.9%.
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Boston, Mass. (December 15, 2014) – Mr. Timothy Zepnick has been appointed Regional Vice President for Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Upper…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Employee Benefits in the Dominican Republic” report to their offering. The Dominican Republic has a comprehensive social security system. The Dominican Republic has a comprehensive social security system. There are three schemes under which social security benefits are granted to the country’s…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Employee Benefits in Chile” report to their offering. Chile was one of the first countries in the Americas to set up state-sponsored social security cover. Chile has a comprehensive social security system that protects citizens from illness, disability, old age, unemployment and poverty. The voluntary…
Dec. 16– Edward Young Chapin III, the 91- year-old former president of Rock City Gardens, died peacefully at his home on Lookout Mountain Sunday, surrounded by his family and close friends. Chapin graduated from McCallie School in 1940, and went on to Princeton University, graduating a year early in order to accept his commission in the U.S. Army, where he served as an…
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Employee Benefits in Argentina” report to their offering. Argentina’s social security system comprises two main branches: social insurance and social assistance. Social insurance is a contributory scheme to which both employers and employees contribute. Social assistance is a non-contributory…
A new study from the Workers Compensation Research Institute found evidence that physician dispensing encouraged some physicians to unnecessarily prescribe strong opioids. The study analyzed the prescribing behavior after Florida banned physician dispensing of strong opioids. The authors of the study, The Impact of Physician Dispensing on Opioid Use,…
–If you’re making resolutions for 2015, here’s one to add to your list: Make sure your auto insurance policy still fits your needs, including rental reimbursement coverage in the event of an accident. “Drivers without rental reimbursement coverage may be in for a surprise after an accident,” said Mary Mahoney, vice president for Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s…
NEW YORK& SAN JUAN—- Spencer Re, a Spencer Capital Holdings company, today announced that Tina Youngblood Mallie has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer. Mallie also serves as Vice Chair of Spencer Capital Holdings. “Tina’ s reputation and experience in the insurance industry is exceptional, and we are confident that her leadership will spur expansion and…
–RedBrick Health, a fast-growing leader in consumer health engagement and behavior change solutions, announced today collaboration with Advance Medical and MDLIVE. Their services will join current partner ClearCost Health to actively integrate into the RedBrick Health consumer health engagement platform. “Reducing healthcare costs depends not only on…
Prior to joining Hub, Gervang was affiliated with Wells Fargo Insurance Services in San Carlos, California where he served as a Senior Vice President, Managing Director and National Practice Leader of the international risk division. Preceding his tenure at Wells Fargo, Gervang was affiliated in similar commercial risk positions at ABD Insurance and…
–Following on the heels of a record-setting 2013, this year figures to enter the books as another strong sales period for indexed annuities. Despite a third quarter that saw an almost 9% decline from the previous quarter, overall sales for 2014 will easily pass $45 billion. “Fixed indexed annuities can provide retirees with one of the most reliable and efficient…
Lawley, the 54th largest independent broker in the United States ranked by Business Insurance magazine, will expand its tri-state area presence with the first branch located in Connecticut, through a merger with DFM Insurance, Inc. based in Darien, CT. The merger, effective January 1st, 2015, will create Lawley’s ninth branch across New York, New Jersey and now…
International financial adviser AES International reviews the UK Government’s Autumn Statement for 2014 and highlights the revisions in tax policies being implemented for the tax year 2015-2016, specifically on how it is going to affect UK property investors. One of the major reforms proposed by UK Chancellor George Osborne in the Autumn Statement is…
–Advanced Reproductive Care Inc., the largest network of fertility specialists in the United States and a pioneer in reproductive medicine, today announced eased borrowing requirements for patients seeking financing of fertility care, effective immediately. David Adamson, founder and CEO of ARC, says, “Even with health insurance providers improving the…
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Torrence is the daughter of Christine Summerall, of Spokane, and a 2014 graduate of Shadle Park High School. Roberts is the son of Spokane resident David Roberts. Sullivan is the son of Spokane residents Julianne and Paul Sullivan.
Financial Engines today announced that Rennie Worsfold, vice president of Financial Engines, has been named a new member of the Advisory Council on Employee Welfare and Pension Benefit Plans, otherwise known as the ERISA Advisory Council. “As the nation’ s largest independent registered investment advisor, Financial Engines regularly participates in the…
North Ridge, CA December 16, 2014. The CBS segment states that doctors hired by the insurance company are paid for each medical review they complete. 60 Minutes reveals that many doctors make life and death decisions about what treatment people will get based only on telephone conversations with the treatment team. Lisa S. Kantor, partner at Kantor and Kantor Law…
