Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall thanked FEMA today for moving to quickly implement a new law they supported that waives the waiting period to obtain federal flood insurance for property owners living in and around wildfire burn areas that have occurred on federal lands. This decision by FEMA should provide some peace of mind to homeowners in areas…
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Painters now have a reliable resource to find information on Painters Insurance coverage, and how to lower costs with safer workplace environments, proper reporting, and working with a knowledgeable and experienced broker. At EnterpriseInsGroup.com Small Business owners can find out more about Painters Insurance and how the right set of insurance…
Coral Gables, Florida July 11, 2012. In the wake of last week’s Supreme Court decision regarding health care, Gables Insurance Recovery, Inc., “GIR” announced that it has been designated as a vendor of choice by the Dade County Medical Association and expects to continue to assist physicians in the area pursue reimbursement of due and outstanding claims for…
Now that the summer of 2012 is fully underway, Mexican Insurance Store is stepping up its efforts by providing new low-cost Mexican auto insurance coverage designed for drivers from Arizona. We’ve already sold policies to a significant number of Arizona residents, “says Linden Gray, the president of Mexican Insurance Store.” This latest push is just to raise…
HCC Medical Insurance Services announced the addition of extreme sports insurance coverage to their Atlas Travel Health Insurance policies. The skydiving insurance webpage is part of a greater content release that highlights many of the extreme sports now covered under Atlas Travel Health Insurance policies. “Even if you are not planning to do any…
Softheon has the software product to start implementing this solution immediately. Softheon was recently awarded contracts by several health care payers, including a health insurer in the Northeast that serves several million members, to streamline the task of implementing the new SBC format using the strict requirements laid out in the federal…
Farm Bureau Insurance of Tennessee ranks highest among auto insurance providers in the Southeast Region in the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Nineteen auto insurance providers were measured in nine southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Farm Bureau Insurance of…
According to a release on July 2, through the agreement, the Industrial Insurance Services team and book of health insurance business will be integrated into InPro’s existing personal, commercial, and life and health business. “As a family-owned company with an established local history, the Industrial Insurance Services acquisition is a good opportunity to…
Best’s Review said it presents its annual ranking of the Top 20 Global Insurance Brokers, and Marsh& McLennan, Aon plc and Willis Group Holdings hold the top three spots based on 2011 total revenues. It is the first time in the top 20 ranking for Insphere Insurance Solutions, AmWins Group and Confie Seguros Holding Co. The July Leaders issue also contains a…
Concurrently, A.M. Best noted that it has affirmed the FSR of A- and ICR of “a-” of ACE Life Insurance Company. A.M. Best noted that partially offsetting these positive rating factors is the unfavorable pricing environment that resulted from the economic downturn in recent years; equity market volatility associated with minimum guarantees and annuitization risk…
ACE Group announced that it has entered into a partnership with RAC in the U.K. to offer travel insurance under the RAC brand. A bespoke Driving product has also been launched for customers driving to Europe on holiday with additional cover included as standard for satellite navigation systems, safety and awareness kits, carjacking, emergency overseas vet…
CNA Financial Corp. and Hardy Underwriting Bermuda Limited have announced the successful completion of CNA Financial’s acquisition of Hardy. CNA Financial reported that it paid approximately $230 million to purchase Hardy. In a release, the companies said that the acquisition by CNA Financial of Hardy was approved by Hardy shareholders in April 2012, the…
Nationwide and Allied Insurance have claims representatives and agents actively assisting customers in response to damages caused by recent severe weather throughout the Midwest and Mid Atlantic regions. As of July 1 Nationwide and Allied Insurance reported that they have received 4,804 claims, the companies noted in a release. Allied Insurance is a…
It sits at 803 W. Washington St., at the northwest corner of Washington and Martin Luther King Drive. It needs a significant amount of work, “said Todd Zeiger, director of the northern regional office of Indiana Landmarks Inc.. The house was built about 1885, a decade before its more spacious neighbor across the street– Copshaholm, the Oliver family mansion that now is…
NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 10, 2012/ PRNewswire/– As U.S. rental occupancy rates continue to rise, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a new Allstate survey found that the number one concern for renters is fire damage. A landlord may have coverage that can help cover the cost of structural damage to the dwelling if the unexpected happens, but renters may be faced with…
Sihle Insurance Group cautions business owners that have postponed getting into compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, now is the time to act. Here is a brief compliance checklist by Tony Tilelli, Employee Benefits Specialist with Sihle Insurance Group. The IRS will be watching. Review your health plan documents.
Synygy, the largest and most experienced provider of sales compensation management and other sales performance management solutions, today announced the addition of a national provider of life insurance and other specialty insurance lines to its distribution management client roster. “Distribution management in the insurance industry is complex,…
July 10– MOUNT PLEASANT– A limited-time offer approved by the Southeastern Community College Board of Trustees Monday allows administrators, faculty and support staff to voluntarily retire early. “Anyone who is looking to retire can look at this option and have their health insurance taken care of between now and the time you qualify for Medicare.”
Carriers seeking share in Brazil’ s life insurance market must address distribution challenges and develop savings-oriented products to help dissuade consumers from channeling increasing levels of income into a private pension segment dominated by bank-owned insurance subsidiaries, according to a new A.M. One of these retirement offerings alone, vida…
