PRWeb: Business Insurance

RiskTech Wins Three New Contracts; Introduces New Solutions to Market

• New clients added in UK and Middle-East• Launches credit risk stress testing tool and OpRisk “Implementation Accelerators” (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Online Providers Mis-Selling PPI Warns British Insurance

Companies selling Payment Protection Insurance over the internet are ignoring the Financial Services Authority's new guidelines on Treating Customers Fairly says Simon Burgess from independent provider British Insurance. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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New Interactive Content Tools for Insurance and Finance Websites Launched

Speedie Consulting, the finance and insurance web content provider, today announces the launch of its first calculator toolkit. The toolkit gives IFAs, Insurance brokers, and Mortgage brokers a range of useful interactive calculators, which they can add to their websites in order to engage and educate their customers. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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Bills.com Outlines 7 Things to Look for in Long-Term Care Insurance

Planning for long-term care requires financial savvy when choosing coverage. (PRWeb Jul 9, 2008)

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AccuQuote, a Leading Provider of Term Life Insurance Quotes, Provides Tips for Helping Smokers Find Affordable Term Life Insurance

AccuQuote.com, a leading provider of term life insurance quotes to people across the United States, recommends several tips to help smokers find affordable term life insurance. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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New York Life Insurance Company Veteran, Robert McLoughlin, CLUŽ, Named Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff at The American College

The American College, the nation's leading financial services educator, announced today the appointment of Robert McLoughlin, CLU®, as Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff. As a 30-year New York Life Insurance Company employee, McLoughlin brings significant financial services experience to his new role at The College. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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IHIAA Selects Norvax As Its Exclusive Provider Of Sales Automation Systems For Independent Health Insurance Agents

Norvax Inc. is endorsed by the Independent Health Insurance Agent Association (IHIAA) for its industry-leading suite of quote engines, agent websites, email autoresponders and lead management systems. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Want to Keep Your Privacy? "No Med Exam" Life Insurance Now Available

Term life insurance is now available instantly without the need for blood or urine tests. 420LifeInsurance.com offers a simple process for individuals who would like to obtain a life insurance policy with little hassles and only a few questions to answer to become qualified. This policy allows individuals to protect their privacy without sacrificing quality or affordable rates for life insurance. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Past Earnings Play Role in Determining SSDI Benefits

Applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance Should Know Their Income History; Allsup Answers Common Benefits Questions (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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DVKA Goes Live with Global 360 for European Union Health Insurance Claims Management

Process360 enables enhanced claims processing and rapid response to changing regulations. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Axiom Consulting Partners announces that Dave Kuhlman has joined the Firm as Partner.

Bringing deep expertise in creating significant change within demanding, people-intensive environments, Dave Kuhlman joins Axiom Consulting Partners as Partner. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Staff Management/SMX Partners With a Specialty Packaging Company to Provide a Vendor-on-Premise Staffing Solution

Partnership and Alignment with Strategic Objectives Are Key to a Successful Engagement (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Perquest, a Provider of Payroll Outsourcing Services, Offers Free Resources for Accounting Professionals

New web portal for accountants features CPE accredited resources, articles, research reports, and trend analysis. The resources target accountants, bookkeepers, and financial services professionals that are looking to outsource payroll, but maintain the relationship, add value to their clients with payroll analytics, and better manage clients and multiple businesses, as well as reduce client tax penalties. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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First American Business Unit Selects Response Analytics to Support Forward-Looking Business Strategy : Mortgage Innovator Responds to Market Opportunity by Adopting Optimization Technology

Response Analytics, a leading provider of solutions for driving business growth in financial services institutions, announced today that First American Subordinate Lien Outsourcing (FASLO), a business unit within the Default Information Services Division of First American, Inc., has selected its distressed portfolio management (DPM) solution to support its forward-looking technology strategy. The selection of Response Analytics (RAI) is consistent with First American and FASLO’s long reputation as an innovator in using advanced technologies to deliver productivity and profitability. (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Connextions Inc. Works to Ensure CMS Compliance for Medicare Advantage Plan Providers

Company Developing Proprietary CMS Training ProgramTo Address Federal Regulator’s New Marketing Compliance Guidelines (PRWeb Jul 8, 2008)

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Bankaholic Launches Insurance Comparison Marketplace

Bankaholic launches a new feature that allows consumers to shop for auto insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and more. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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Pharos Systems Introduces Enhanced iMFP Solution for Canon

Pharos Systems announces the launch of version 2.2 of the Pharos integrated Multifunction Printer (iMFP) solution for Canon, which provides users access to Pharos Uniprint® and Pharos Blueprint® Enterprise from the touch-panel interface of MEAP-enabled Canon multifunction printers. (PRWeb Jul 7, 2008)

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The Lampe Group, National Agents Alliance (NAA) Fastest Growing Master Insurance Agency, Will Hold a Regional Success Seminar And Opportunity Meeting In Southern California For Its Insurance Agents

The Lampe Group will hold its West Coast Regional "Success Seminar" for its insurance agents July 8, 9 and 10, 2008 in Ontario, California, and an Opportunity Meeting for those interested in learning about becoming insurance agents, the evening of July 8. With insurance agents covering 37 states, the Lampe Group is an affiliate of National Agents Alliance, NAA, a leading insurance marketing company that protects American families' financial assets, especially their homes. National Agents Alliance,NAA, already is the nation's largest seller of mortgage protection insurance, and the Lampe Group its fastest growing Master Insurance Agency. (PRWeb Jul 4, 2008)

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Not All Insurance Companies Will Insure The Bicycle Industry to The Extent They Need to Be Covered

CSA Insurance offers advice and coverage for the bicycle industry. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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First Mobile Car Insurance Quote Service Launched

The UK's fastest growing motor insurer, swiftcover.com, has become the first to offer people car insurance quotes through their mobile phone internet connection. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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Insurance Agents and Representatives for Businesses In Maryland Needed To Provide Expertise, Time To Help Businesses Move Onward And Upward With Secure Insurance Options

To help businesses in Maryland grow and maintain their continuity whether its personnel, equipment, a home based business, a large and established business or newly emerginig. (PRWeb Jul 3, 2008)

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On The Right Track To Cheaper Quad Bike Insurance

Bikesure has a special division, Quadsure, to deal with quad bike insurance. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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British Insurance Urges Consumers to Hold Their Nerve with PPI

Consumers reeling from record food and fuel prices and a proposed 40% hike in utility costs are being urged by independent Payment Protection Provider, British Insurance, to ensure they have the means to pay their bills, should accident, sickness or unemployment occur. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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WSI Energycast 2008 Tropical Forecast Calls for Active Atlantic Season

WSI issues an update of special interest to energy traders (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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InsureMe Hires Industry Veteran : Lou Geremia to Join Insurance Lead Provider

InsureMe, Inc., a Bankrate company, announced today that Lou Geremia has joined the company as chief revenue officer. Mr. Geremia will be responsible for overseeing InsureMe’s sales and marketing efforts and will report to InsureMe’s CEO, Tim McTavish. Mr. Geremia’s appointment was effective in May. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Settlements For Life, Life Settlement Broker & Industry Leader, Releases Mid 2008 Growth Report

Despite Recession, Company Expects Record Growth and Increase In Staff. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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Redtail Technology Announces Partnership and Integration with Advisor Exchange

Redtail Technology, Inc., a leading provider of web based Client Relationship Management (CRM), Imaging and Email Archiving solutions for the financial services industry, has announced a new partnership and the completion of an integration with Advisor Exchange, LLC. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Breakthrough Coaching is Celebrating the Launch of Breakthrough Coaching TV

On July 1, 2008, CEO Mark Sanna, DC and Breakthrough Coaching will celebrate the launch of Breakthrough Coaching TV™. As a web-based service, Breakthrough Coaching TV™ is a new way to enjoy information-packed, exciting seminars. Breakthrough Coaching TV™ is complete with renowned speakers, world-class coaches and hands-on training for doctors and staff members, all from the comfort of your office or home, check it out at www.breakthroughcoaching.tv . (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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One Page Marketing Plan Fills a Small Business Need

Marian Banker, small business coach in New York City and owner of Prime Strategies, now offers an easy to use workbook and template in The One Page Marketing Plan. It is designed to help small business owners take command of their businesses and generate real growth. The One Page Marketing Plan is delivered at an affordable rate of $37 and is comprehensive. The Plan follows Prime Strategies' Business Success System, which continually transforms business owners into business leaders. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Two Categories of Information Are Key in Seeking SSDI Benefits

Information needed for Social Security Disability Insurance applications can be overwhelming; Allsup provides tips on getting prepared to file (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Newark?s Project Grad Receives Two Promise Prize Awards from SBLI USA President and CEO, Vikki L. Pryor

As president and CEO of SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company, Inc., Pryor is fulfilling her personal and professional mission to support underserved communities. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Great Doctors Produce Great Results (Healthcare Underwriters Group Mutual of Ohio Pays A Cash Dividend): -- Healthcare Underwriters Group Mutual of Ohio Pays Its First Cash Distribution to Its Insured Owners

Healthcare Underwriters Group Mutual of Ohio (HUOH), the only medical liability insurance company operating in Ohio that is owned and governed exclusively by Ohio physicians, announced today that it will make its first cash distribution to its policyholders. This action was approved by the Board of Directors after the company achieved outstanding loss results for the 2004 and 2005 policy years, closing both years without a single paid loss. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Russell to Plan Sponsors: Use a New Evaluation Framework to Differentiate Among Target Date Funds -- Traditional Approaches Fall Significantly Short

Russell Investments released a paper to assist plan sponsors who, on the heels of the Pension Protection Act, are increasingly evaluating and selecting target date funds for their defined contribution plans. The paper outlines twelve observations about target date funds that highlight for plan sponsors how traditional fund evaluation approaches fall short as these investment vehicles can look the same on the surface but differ dramatically, and significantly, underneath. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Many Health Savings Account Owners Make IRA Transfer

The IRS provides an opportunity for employees to shelter some of their medical expenses from taxation by transferring funds from their individual retirement accounts (IRA) to a health saving account (HSA). This amendment to tax legislation can mean considerable savings for eligible enrollees in terms of income tax and tax deductions. (PRWeb Jul 1, 2008)

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Important Survey Suggests Americans are Shopping Online for Travel Insurance Squaremouth CEO Says

A survey highlighting the use of travel insurance comparison web sites confirms Americans are increasingly comfortable sourcing and buying travel insurance policies online, an independent observer says. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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Big Brother Home Insurance Bill Makes a Happy House, Says Confused.com

For many couch potatoes, the advent of summer means just one thing - Big Brother's back! But considering the lairy antics of past contestants, and their proximity to all those trendy breakables, if you're wondering what home insurance costs for a BB house, Confused.com ran some quotes just for fun. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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Florida Health Insurance Analyst says McCain's Group Health Ideas Bad for Employees

Florida health insurance web, a free health insurance consulting service reports that "Republican candidate John McCain plans to make buying health insurance similar to buying a computers or cars" saying competition will lower prices of health care. "The health care proposal of the presumptive Republican presidential nominee would not lead to significant changes in the employer-sponsored system; it will make things worse, said Morgan Moran, a Florida health insurance analyst. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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Progress Marks 10-Year Anniversary of First Court-Order Statutes for the Sale of Structured Settlements : Successful alignment of the interests of consumers and business under the judiciary's review and oversight, J.G. Wentworth says

Ten years after the first court-order statutes governing the sale of structured settlements went into place, the result has been a remarkable success for consumers, according to J.G. Wentworth. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2008)

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Zephyr Expansion Includes New International Office

With increasing annual revenue from international sales, Zephyr Development Corporation, a privately held corporation based in Houston, Texas, is pleased to announce the formation of an international branch, Zephyr Development Corporation International, a wholly-owned subsidiary based in the UK. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2008)

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Make Sure Your Cover Strikes the Right Chord This Summer, Says Confused.com

Rocking the summer away at Reading or Glastonbury, is an annual highlight for many UK festival goers, but adopting lax attitudes when it comes to protecting valuable belongings could be extremely costly, says Confused.com - the UK's leading insurance price comparison service. (PRWeb Jun 27, 2008)

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