Dec. 11– To say past the seven days have been hectic for Jonathan Cobb would be an understatement of epic proportions. “I feel so honored that the administration here, the current players and the community together have given me this opportunity and believe in me as his replacement, because he has had an outstanding career,” Jonathan Cobb, the Cougars’ former junior…
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Despite the recession, the Vision Insurance industry has experienced steady growth in the five years to 2012, due to an increase in total US healthcare expenditure. As a result, IBISWorld expects industry revenue to increase at an annualized rate of 2.8% over the five years to 2012 to $29.7 billion.“ Drops in per capita disposable income and the total number of US…
Ascension Insurance, Inc., a specialized, nationwide insurance brokerage offering risk management, property& casualty and employee benefits risk solution services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Granieri to the newly created position of Senior Technology Officer. Granieri will be based in Ascension’ s Walnut Creek office.
Mr. Mendoza, who reports to John Chandler, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for MassMutual, is responsible for leading a team of professionals who specialize in the development of multicultural business and market strategies, including securing and leveraging strategic alliances with diverse organizations that support recruiting and…
The Dallas, Texas based life insurance lawyers at Standly Hamilton, LLP have recently expanded their practice and are now investigating cases where life insurance companies won’t pay benefits on a policy as expected and are offering a free attorney consultation to anyone having experienced life insurance benefits denial. Major news sources such as…
NEOS CEO, Ernst Renner, moderated the Business and Technology Modernization panel at the Connecticut Technology Council’ s 2012 IT Summit. Joe Held, Senior Vice President& Global CIO, Readers Digest Association, Inc. said“ IT must have a seat at the table to help formulate the business strategy, and set business goals.” Doug Casey, Director of Technology, Capitol…
This private company is based in Kalispell, Montana, and provides all aspects of flood insurance services for insurance companies participating in the National Flood Insurance Program under FEMA. With nearly 350 employees in the Kalispell corporate office and almost 125 from their three Florida service centers and remote locations throughout the United…
Western Montanans age 65 and older and people with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare now have a new health insurance option. New West Health Services, a Montana- based Medicare Health Plan, has expanded its services beyond Community Medical Center to include St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Dec. 07– Mark Zinger knocked in seven runs to lead Underground Inc. in a 28-25 win over Affordable Home Insurance in the Real Skills Softball League at Morgan Sports Center. Ricky Cornejo hit a home run and a single for four RBIs for Underground, and Billy Roof doubled and singled for three RBIs. Chance Young hit three singles for four RBIs, and Drew Armacost doubled…
MORRISTOWN, N.J. and PETALUMA, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012/ PRNewswire/– ProSight Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. and Tangram Insurance Services Inc., today announced the inaugural year for the companies’ jointly funded Community Giving Fund by awarding 25 grants to community-based nonprofit organizations located throughout California. “We know that a grant, even a…
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/– HealthPocket, Inc. today added new tools on HealthPocket.com for small businesses to use in selecting health insurance for their employees. The latest addition to HealthPocket.com follows the company’s November launch of the easily sorted data on individual and family plans, Medicare, and Medicaid.
Dec. 11– HARLINGEN– Ballenger Construction Company filed for protection under Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday, after defaulting on 22 statewide construction projects, listing liabilities of up to $50 million and more than 1,000 creditors. Langley represents Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, which is Ballenger’s payment and performance bond surety on the…
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POLITICS In response to Jake Caldwell’s letter Dec. 2:. I agree that the GOP needs to wake up, but you should know that it was the Democratic South that birthed the Ku Klux Klan. And that the Civil Rights bill would never have passed for LBJ if it weren’t for Republicans.
Dec. 11– Congressional Republicans are questioning whether a recent acquisition by Minnetonka- based UnitedHealth Group raises concerns about conflicts of interest in the development of health insurance exchanges. Charles Grassley, R- Iowa, asks a series of questions related to a UnitedHealth acquisition of Quality Software Services Inc., or QSSI, a…
Dec. 11– Luzerne County’s unionized prison employees will start paying $60 per month toward health insurance on Jan. 1– the final holdout in a nearly decade-long push to make the entire county workforce contribute financially for health care. This union, which covers probation and domestic relations support officers, pays $40 per month, or $480 a year, for single…
Wells Fargo Insurance- part of Wells Fargo& Company- announced that Meredith Schnur, senior vice president with its Professional Risk Group, was named one of the Top 25 “Women to Watch” by Business Insurance, a publication in the insurance industry. “On behalf of Wells Fargo Insurance, we are thrilled Meredith has been honored as one of The” Women to Watch “by Business…
Great American Insurance Group announced the promotion of Jason Cohen to Divisional Executive Vice President of its Specialty Property and Casualty Strategic Comp Division. According to a release, Cohen joined Great American in 2006 and has been with the Strategic Comp Division since 2008. Over the past five years, he has held positions of increasing…
Peter King, R- N.Y., issued the following news release:. To help those Hurricane Sandy survivors with flood insurance, FEMA is expediting partial National Flood Insurance Program payments to policyholders. FEMA has given private insurance agents and companies guidance and flexibility on providing accelerated claims payments to enable NFIP policyholders to…
