As part of a larger initiative to educate pet parents on how to have the healthiest and happiest dogs and promote the importance of responsible dog parenting, The Dogington Post and Merrick Pet Care have teamed up to create“ Merrick Pet Care’ s Dogington University,” a series of eight live online seminars presented by top animal health experts, which began June 6th…
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After nearly 30 years of offering insurance to the classic and vintage car owners across the UK they felt it was time to expand their offering to other niche enthusiasts. They have chosen to announce this now as the weather is improving and more people are looking to get out on the roads for a more affordable family holiday in the UK. Craig Oxbrow, underwriting…
A1SuretyBonds.com is meeting the needs of small to medium sized contractors and infrequent users of surety credit for Bid, Payment and Performance Surety Bonds by providing contract surety programs for single contracts up to $350,00 and aggregated programs for total contracts up to $700,000. Recent economic growth has spurred growth in the construction…
Al Franken touted a new report estimating that Medicare will be solvent for longer than previously expected in part due to measures passed in 2010′ s health reform law. According to a report released late last week by the Medicare Board of Trustees, Medicare will stay solvent for two years longer than they had previously estimated, for a total of nine years longer…
A.M. Best Co. has revised the outlook to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength ratings of A+ and issuer credit ratings of “aa” of the North America property/ casualty subsidiaries of ACE Limited, ACE Bermuda Insurance, ACE Tempest Reinsurance, the members of the ACE American Pool and ACE INA Insurance. Concurrently, A.M. Best has revised the…
OneBeacon Insurance Group recently announced the winners of its annual college scholarship program. Savannah Ballew Tanner, Ballew& Maloof, Inc. Samford University; Birmingham, Ala.. Travis Beaney OneBeacon Emerson College; Boston.
The CDC reported that fall related injuries cost upwards of $19 billion each year for non-fatal falls. Lucille Reed, writer for Globe Life Insurance Company, gave a safety checklist for senior’ s homes. Daniel Knapp, a chiropractor in Sarasota for more than two decades.
Now the coalition, which includes such companies as State Farm, Allstate and Geico, is seeking to amend a heretofore noncontroversial auto insurance bill that was unanimously approved by the Senate in April. The proposed amendment to the bill, which is now before the House Commerce Committee, has drawn cries of protest from Nationwide Insurance– which led a…
Wayne County Fiscal Court approved the health insurance renewal plan during a meeting held on Thursday, June 13, despite the 21 percent increase in the premium. But the final offer was at a 21 percent increase, which translates into approximately $116,000 more than the plan cost for the past year. “We want to provide good health insurance, but we have to be able to…
ATLANTA| If the example one Georgia insurance company offered is true, the average family of five with middle-aged parents will pay about 45 percent more for medical coverage in October under federal health reform. One company, Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plan of Georgia, included an example of the cheapest option under the federally prescribed plans.
Michael Alan Nelson, 16, 207 Norwood St., June 16, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. Alan Michael Whitmore, 20, MWSS 271, Cherry Point, June 16, driving while license revoked, cancelled, revoked or suspended tag, failure to stop with hit and run with property damage, no liability insurance. Eric Adam Jackson, 23, 11510 U.S. 17 North, Vanceboro, June…
The SEC alleges that Duncan MacDonald and Gloria Solomon solicited investments for Global Corporate Alliance by promoting it as a proven business with a strong track record of generating revenue from the sale of limited-benefit medical insurance. “MacDonald and Solomon raised millions of dollars by lying to investors about their company’s business and…
With the Fourth of July quickly approaching, insurance may be the last thing on many Americans minds. A report conducted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found that four people were killed and over 9,600 injured from Fourth of July- related fireworks in 2010.. We all know that fireworks are a Fourth of July staple, but there are simple steps you can…
A list of available Ontario car insurance discounts is a useful item to have on hand when obtaining car insurance quotes, and to also review every year when committing to the renewal of any car insurance policy. This will help to ensure every driver is getting the discounts they deserve and the cheapest car insurance in Ontario. Look for these top discounts to…
The Rogers County Commissioners are looking at ways to save money in the new fiscal year by reviewing their current insurance policy. At their weekly meeting Monday the board reviewed a proposal with Dave Burrows, Travelers Insurance Agent. Rogers County Commissioner Mike Helm requested the auction of items still in the old courthouse facility be held as…
More teenage motor vehicle fatalities happen in summer than any other time of year. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has compiled tips and resources, including a Teen Driving Contract, for parents. That starts with establishing expectations, “said Jim Donelon, NAIC President and Louisiana Insurance Commissioner.
Reed Erickson, vice president of compliance and risk management for SelectAccount, has been named treasurer of the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation. I welcome him in his new role as ECFC treasurer and look forward to the leadership he will provide,” said Dennis Triplett, ECFC chair and CEO of UMB Healthcare Services. SelectAccount is a Minnesota-…
GeoBlue ® today announced the launch of the Spanish-language version of geobluetravelinsurance.com: es.geobluetravelinsurance.com. “GeoBlue is pleased to serve the needs of the large population of Spanish speakers in the U.S.,” said Brendan Sharkey, Director of Individual Product Sales for GeoBlue. “We see a lot of interest in our international health…
On June 17, 2013, Casey’s General Stores, Inc. entered into a Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2013, with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, The Gibraltar Life Insurance Co., Ltd., Farmers Insurance Exchange, Mid Century Insurance Company, New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation Institutionally Owned Life Insurance Separate…
