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Reverse Mortgages – What are they? How do they work?

October 24th, 2009

A survey by the Urban Institute found that 1.9 million seniors found themselves having to choose between buying food and buying medicine. The survey was conducted in 1993—a time when the economy was booming! Due to the current economic woes, it is more difficult than ever for seniors to make it on their own.
“More and [...]

Hughes Insurance Support ‘Redlined’ Newry Motorists Who Are Refused Motor Insurance

July 10th, 2009

Hughes Insurance, the largest independent broker for car insurance in Northern Ireland, has recorded a number of incidents where motorists have had their insurance policy renewal declined by their existing provider. The incidents indicate that certain insurance providers are ‘redlining’ specific areas in Northern Ireland – including Newry.
‘Redlining’ is the practice of denying services, such [...]

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies by Fortune Small Business Magazine

July 9th, 2009

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc, a vertically integrated insurance holding company, announced that it has been named to the Fortune Small Business magazine 2009 ‘FSB 100′ list of ‘America’s fastest-growing small public companies.’ Universal Insurance Holdings ranked #2 on the list, which can be found at the following Web address: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fsb/fsb100/2009/full_list
According to Fortune Small Business, the [...]

Travelers Broader Protection for Directors & Officers Is a Plus

July 8th, 2009

In unpredictable economic and financial environment, directors and officers, now more than ever, realize the need for personal asset protection. Travelers Bond & Financial Products introduces its enhanced Broad Form PLUS+SM Directors and Officers Liability policy. When other sources of indemnity are unavailable or unable to respond, this policy offers superior personal asset protection for [...]

BWise and Tauw Offer Joint Services for Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and Risk Management

July 8th, 2009

BWise, a global leader for governance, risk and compliance (GRC) software solutions and Tauw Group, engineers and consultants specializing in the improvement and management of the natural environment, built-up environment and infrastructure, announced today their partnership to bring joint services to the market. By joining forces, Tauw Group and BWise can help organizations realize better [...]

National Federation of Independent Business Names EMPLOYERS(R) Provider of Choice for its 22,000 California Members

July 8th, 2009

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has officially named EMPLOYERS America’s small business insurance specialist®, its workers’ compensation insurance provider of choice for its 22,000 California members. NFIB selected EMPLOYERS because of its strong presence in California, and its focus and expertise as a specialty writer of workers’ compensation insurance for small businesses.
As part [...]

Bill Johnstone Named Senior Vice President of Crawford’s Global Technical Services for the Americas

July 8th, 2009

Crawford Canada’s Bill Johnstone has been named senior vice president of Crawford & Company’s Global Technical Services (GTS) for the Americas, a newly created position designed to more effectively coordinate and grow this market-leading service, the Company announced
GTS is a major differentiator for Crawford worldwide in the high-end, complex loss adjusting market. With our strong [...]

VantisLife to Offer Life Insurance Products Through Astoria Federal Savings

July 3rd, 2009

VantisLife Insurance Company announced that Astoria Federal Savings, headquartered in Lake Success, NY, will now offer insurance products via the company’s award-winning online quote and submit system. The offering will be made through VantisLife’s New York Company, VantisLife Insurance Company of New York.
Astoria Federal has been serving the New York market with quality financial products [...]

Nationwide Financial® Unveils New YourLife® Survivorship Variable Universal Life Product

July 3rd, 2009

new economic reality means consumers can no longer rely on what’s worked for them in the past. And the ever-changing life insurance marketplace means financial professionals must find even more creative solutions to their clients’ needs.
To meet those needs, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. launched the newest version of its YourLife® suite of life insurance products [...]

HealthSpring’s Andy Flatt Named Chairman of Nashville Technology Council

July 2nd, 2009

HealthSpring, Inc. announced that Andy Flatt, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, has begun a two-year term as the chairman of the Nashville Technology Council (NTC), an affiliate of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce. Since 1999, the NTC has been devoted to helping the Middle Tennessee technology community succeed.
As chairman, Mr. [...]