JAMA Psychiatry recently released a study indicating that a significantly lower percentage of psychiatrists accept insurance than physicians in other specialties. The Sylvia Brafman Mental Health Center, a nationally renowned mental health treatment facility, is breaking the mold by accepting the major insurance carriers. “One of the main reasons…
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As part of the conference, HomeTown Health recognizes key leaders for each year from throughout the state. This award is presented by HomeTown Health to Chief Financial Officers who exhibit extraordinary talents and skills in positively influencing the delivery of health care in Georgia. Kathy Whitmire, Managing Director for HomeTown Health, says,“ Deana has…
By joining RestorationMaster™, ServiceMaster Restore by Angler, Dayton OH, will expand their online marketing strategy while broadcasting to a wide range of potential clients. All ServiceMaster franchises provide the best quality restoration and cleaning services with a well-trained staff that takes pride in their work. Visit ServiceMaster Restore by…
Cornerstone Group, one of America’ s most technologically advanced insurance firms, has developed the monthly Michigan Benefits Newsletter, which provides both summaries and extensive details of the most recent changes, deadlines, costs and analysis related to the ACA. Founded in 1982, Michigan- based Cornerstone Group is one of America’ s most…
The BNI group that Loebig Ink joined is called the Bethesda Business Exchange and meets every Wednesday morning at the Agio Restaurant at 5151 Pooks Hill Rd. in Bethesda, MD. Loebig Ink has also experienced early gains including a referral to Make It Count Marketing by chapter president, Douglas Hill of RightsAssist, which has resulted in strategic…
polyDNA recommends Gene-Eden-VIR as the most affordable means of treating a latent herpes infection. As the winter holidays pass, and people break the bank on presents, polyDNA is doing its part to make it easy for individuals to afford a natural remedy against the latent herpes virus. The first two are FDA approved medications while the third is a natural,…
Maritime Program Group is pleased to announce the addition of four new employees, Stephen Jablonowski, Paul Adams, Zoe Lowe, and Michelle Giorno. After three summers of interning at Maritime Program Group, Stephen joined MPG as Operational Assistant. Michelle previously worked at Partners Specialty Group in Stamford, CT as a Personal Lines Account Manager.
The city’ s insurance broker initially received renewal terms of $315,000 with a SIR of $750,000 for fire and police along with $500,000 SIR for all other employees. The municipality had been with the same insurance agency for 10 years, and that broker contacted Epic Intermediaries to develop cost-effective alternatives to an expiring plan that carried a…
Mapfre| Commerce Insurance announced the launch in Massachusetts of its DriveAdvisor Program. According to a release, the new program will allow eligible Massachusetts drivers to receive information on driving patterns and overall driving behavior through telematics technology. “Mapfre| Commerce Insurance is proud to offer telematics technology to our…
Verisk Climate and Weather Decision Technologies announced they’ve formed a long-term alliance to develop analytics and solutions focused on the business impacts from weather perils. Verisk Climate will build upon content from Weather Decision Technologies to inform the climate-business analytics that Verisk Climate offers across all its markets,…
Matt Morris, chief executive officer of Stewart Information Services Corp., has been named a gold winner in Executive of the Year, large company category, in the 2013 Best in Biz Awards, a business awards program judged by members of the press and industry analysts. “It is gratifying to be honored by such respected business reporters and analysts for the…
HighRoads announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the addition of Tom McNamara as senior vice president of sales. “Tom is an accomplished, highly effective sales producer with years of experience in building and motivating effective sales teams, engaging partners and delivering go-to-market strategies that achieve results,” said…
LaSalle Hotel Properties announced that it has promoted Ian Gaum to Chief Investment Officer. According to a release, Gaum has served as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions of the Company since July, 2007 and was Vice President of Asset Management from July, 1998 through June, 2007. Prior to joining LaSalle Hotel Properties, Gaum worked in asset management…
Kony, Inc. has announced that the Kony Multi-Channel Experience Cloud has been named Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliant by BrightLine. In a release, the Company noted that this verification states that Kony’s cloud-based solutions have the necessary administrative, physical and technical safeguards in place to ensure that…
As we approach the holiday season, a time when people may be celebrating at events where alcohol is served, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Colorado and the Colorado State Patrol urge adults to plan ahead for a non-drinking designated driver, especially since drunk driving deaths typically spike over the holidays. According to a release, MADD’s Tie One On For…
In her new role, O’Brien assumes responsibility for Talent Development, Talent Acquisition, the HR Services unit, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Relations and the HR Business Partners function, with additional oversight for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. O’Brien is currently senior vice president and chief corporate counsel, leading all…
Jackson National Life Insurance Company has unveiled a slick new redesign for its digital Performance Center on Jackson.com, improving functionality and navigation as well as introducing Morningstar-powered subaccount profiles for the individual funds available within Jackson’s variable annuities. “The new site functionality is part of Jackson’s…
Fitch Ratings has revised the Rating Outlook to Positive from Stable on the Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings and National Long-Term Rating of Banco do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul S.A.. Fitch also affirmed Banrisul’s ratings as follows:. –Tier II Subordinated notes due Feb 2022 at’ BB-‘.
The Goodyear Tire& Rubber Company announced that its Board of Directors has elected two members of the company’s finance leadership team to new roles. “Tom has been a great addition to the Goodyear team. Honnold has been vice president and treasurer since 2010. He joined Goodyear in 2007 as assistant treasurer, Capital Markets and Risk Management.
