Insurance Journal » Sponsored Content / Insurance Journal’s NewsWire http://www.insurancejournal.com Insurance Journal delivers the latest business news for the Property/Casualty insurance industry Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:35:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 New Residential Earthquake Claim Program Introduced by American Claims Management and QBE http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/18/295849.htm Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=295849 San Diego, CA, 06/18/13 – American Claims Management Inc. (ACM), a national third party administrator (TPA), is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the TPA for a new residential earthquake claim program for QBE Insurance Corporation. This …

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]]> Research Shows Customer Engagement Makes Major Impact on Insurance Consumers’ Buying Decisions http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/13/295249.htm Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:56 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=295249 Richardson, TX, 6/13/13  – KBM Group, a marketing services company specializing in helping companies with customer engagement strategies, is releasing results of its independent research on the impact customer engagement has on insurance customers’ buying decisions in a webinar on …

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]]> ThinkRisk Announces [in]TELLIGENCE℠ http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/12/295056.htm Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:00:56 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=295056 New York, NY, 6/12/13 - Technology continues to transform businesses everywhere.  Recent surveys have reported that more than half of small to mid-size U.S. firms have already experienced at least one data breach. The risks are increasing every day as most …

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]]> Game Changer: Agency Download with the Leader in CRM http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/10/294690.htm Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:00:22 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=294690 Westerville, OH, 6/10/13 – Revolution Group, a Silver Salesforce.com Cloud Alliance Partner and leading technology integration provider specializing in the property/casualty segment of the insurance industry, is pleased to announce the company has joined ACORD, an information standards organization serving …

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]]> Epic‐Premier Adds Support for Microsoft SQL Server to ConceptOne Insurance Management Solution http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/05/294360.htm Wed, 05 Jun 2013 10:00:31 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=294360 Lakeland, FL, 6/5/13 – Epic‐Premier, a leading technology and consulting solution provider to the insurance marketplace, announces that it is adding support for Microsoft® SQL Server to their ConceptOne™ Enterprise Management Solution. The additional database support of Microsoft SQL Server will enable …

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]]> NetRate Systems Introduces NetPPS Policy Product System for ISO® Policy Forms Production http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/04/293466.htm Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:00:18 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=293466 Okemos, MI, 6/4/13 -  NetRate Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of ISO® Commercial Lines Rating software for the MGA and carrier marketplace, has announced the availability of NetPPS, the NetRate Policy Production System module.  NetPPS is a program which, in …

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]]> NetRate Systems Introduces Value-Add Modules to Commercial Auto Rating Product http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/06/03/293461.htm Mon, 03 Jun 2013 10:00:57 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=293461 Okemos, MI, 6/3/13 – NetRate Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of ISO® Commercial Lines Rating software for the MGA and carrier marketplace, has announced the availability of several add-on modules which provide value-added services within its ISO-based Commercial Auto Rating …

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]]> Former U.S. Federal Reserve Insurance Counsel Frank Alerte Joins Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/31/293886.htm Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:53 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=293886 Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 5/31/13 – Frank Alerte, a former executive insurance counsel at the U.S. Federal Reserve, Guy Carpenter and BB&T, has joined the law and governmental consulting firm of Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky, Abate & Webb as an Insurance …

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]]> 2013 Virtual Insurance Tradeshow Speakers Announced http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/23/293011.htm Thu, 23 May 2013 10:00:12 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=293011 Fairfield, CA,  05/23/13 – Now in its third year, the 2013 Virtual Insurance Marketplace, brought to the insurance industry by Direct Connection Advertising & Marketing, LLC, an agency specializing in insurance marketing services, offers a fully interactive and accessible online insurance trade …

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]]> Epic‐Premier Appoints Leslie Curtis as National Sales Manager http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/20/292556.htm Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:08 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292556 Lakeland, FL, 05/20/13 – Epic‐Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc., today welcomed Leslie Curtis as National Sales Manager. Leslie possesses extensive experience within the wholesale insurance marketplace. “Leslie’s impeccable reputation within the MGA/Wholesale marketplace is well known. We are extremely proud to …

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]]> Weston Insurance Company Selects North American Risk Services, Inc. as Third Party Claims Administrator http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/17/292340.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 10:00:55 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=292340 Altamonte Springs, FL, 05/17/13 – North American Risk Services, Inc. (NARS), a premier national third-party claims administrator announces its strategic partnership with the Florida-based domestic property insurance company, Weston Insurance Company. Weston Insurance specializes in wind-only coverage for commercial and …

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]]> Registration Open for the 2013 Virtual Insurance Tradeshow http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/15/291903.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:22 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291903 Fairfield, CA, 05/15/13 – Now in its third year, the 2013 Virtual Insurance Marketplace, brought to the insurance industry by Direct Connection Advertising & Marketing, LLC, an agency specializing in insurance marketing services, offers a fully interactive and accessible online …

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]]> Broker’s Insurance Group Announces 2013 Biggie Award Winners http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/13/291201.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:42 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291201 Rancho Cucamonga, CA, 05/13/13 – The Brokers Insurance Group announced this year’s winners of the 2013 Biggie Awards. With over 13,000 votes tallied over 10 unique categories, this year’s awards ceremony was the most unprecedented display of industry participation for …

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]]> Sharkproof II: Retention through investment http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2013/05/10/291633.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 18:59:34 +0000 David Connolly http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291633 Shark proof In part one of this series, we defined a shark as the kind of producer you don’t want anywhere near your clients. Sharks are experienced professionals who know the business, and are experts at breaking relationships. The 3 …

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]]> American Claims Management Continues Expansion in Southeast http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/08/291212.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:04 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=291212 San Diego, CA, 05/08/13 – American Claims Management, Inc. (ACM), a national third party administrator with claims ancillary services, is continuing to establish a presence in the Southeast by expanding its Atlanta operations. The new Atlanta office space will house …

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]]> Farewell to our Friend and Colleague, Brad Wolf of InterWest Insurance Services http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/05/02/290486.htm Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:40 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=290486 Bradley Michael Wolf 3/27/1979 – 4/26/2013 Sacramento, CA, 05/02/13 – On April 26, 2013 the insurance industry lost one of the most talented individuals. Brad Wolf wasn’t only an insurance professional, but first and foremost a Son, brother, uncle and …

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]]> Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC Announces its Launch of the Atlas Commercial Division http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/23/289106.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:00:31 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289106 San Diego, CA, 4/23/13 – Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, a national multi-line program manager, is pleased to announce the formation of the Atlas Commercial Division. This new division will be headed up by industry veteran Tom Greenwald who will …

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]]> Centauri Expands its Business Relationship with American Claims Management http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/22/289344.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:00:41 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289344 San Diego, CA, 04/22/13 – American Claims Management, Inc. (ACM), a national third party administrator, has expanded its Personal Property claims administration with Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. (Centauri). ”ACM is thrilled to continue our expansion with the Centauri team. …

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]]> One-Day Modern Consumer Training for Insurance Professionals Hosted by PIA of Michigan on Thursday, April 25th http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/19/289083.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:45 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=289083 Warwick, RI, 4/19/13 – Astonish, a leading digital marketing solutions and sales training provider for insurance agencies, encourages local insurance agency principals, CEOs, and presidents in Michigan and surrounding areas to attend a free one-day sales and marketing training event …

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]]> Atlantic Specialty Lines Promotes Seth Johnson to Corporate COO http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/18/288787.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:00:01 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=288787 Richmond, VA, 4/18/13 – Atlantic Specialty Lines continues its evolution by promoting one of its founders, Seth Johnson, to a new and key management role. He has accepted the position of COO at the corporate level.  All of ASL’s profit center leaders will report to and be lead by Seth. In this newly created position to the …

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]]> Atlas General Insurance Services Acquires South Bay Underwriters http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/04/287132.htm Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:00:16 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=287132 San Diego, CA, 4/4/13 – Atlas General Insurance Services, LLC, is pleased to announce its acquisition of South Bay Underwriters, LLC, from Bliss & Glennon, a leading national managing general agency and surplus lines broker. Upon closing of the transaction, …

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]]> Astonish Announces Early Bird Pricing for Annual E-Agent Summit http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/03/286869.htm Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:00:31 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=286869 Warwick, RI, 04/03/13 – Astonish, a leading digital marketing, technology, and training provider for insurance agencies and brokerages, is thrilled to announce early bird pricing for the upcoming E-Agent Summit taking place October 27-29, 2013 at the Red Rock in …

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]]> Astonish’s One-Day Modern Consumer Training Hosted by QQ Solutions on Thursday, April 11 http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/04/01/286560.htm Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:00:54 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=286560 Warwick, RI, 04/01/13 – Astonish, a leading digital marketing solutions and sales training provider for insurance agencies, encourages local insurance agency principals, CEOs, and presidents in Florida and surrounding areas to attend a free one-day sales and marketing training event …

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]]> Michigan Association of Professional Insurance Agents Hosts Astonish’s One-Day Modern Consumer Training on March 28 http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/03/18/284889.htm Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:44 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=284889 Warwick, RI, 3/18/13 – Astonish, a leading digital marketing solutions and sales training provider for insurance agencies, encourages local insurance agency principals, CEOs, and presidents in Michigan and surrounding areas to attend a free one-day sales and marketing training event …

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]]> Titan Claims Management Announcing “Best in Class” Services http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/03/14/284649.htm Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:05 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=284649 San Diego, CA 3/14/13 – Titan Claims Management is announcing their premier “Best in Class” services to include claims oversight to third party administrators, self-insured employers and insurance carriers for claims handling standards, full service medical management and all other …

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]]> Tim Cloney Hired as Special Investigations Unit Manager at Investigation Solutions, Inc. http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/03/06/283497.htm Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:00:46 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=283497 San Diego, CA, 03/06/13 – Investigation Solutions, Inc. (ISI) announces the addition of veteran fraud fighter Tim Cloney to its management staff. Cloney joins ISI as the manager of the Workers’ Compensation Special Investigations Unit and all California field investigators. …

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]]> Atlantic Specialty Lines Announces ASLPRO Specialized Professional Liability Brokerage Unit http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/03/05/282827.htm Tue, 05 Mar 2013 11:20:55 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=282827 Miramar, FL, 03/05/13 – “Our goals in creating this department are multifold”, states Corporate COO, Seth Johnson.  “First, the creation of this department will help us better serve our customers by offering proven expertise and valued knowledge on these classes …

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]]> King Introduces New Mobile Home and RV Park and Resort Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/03/04/282813.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2013 11:00:42 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=282813 San Juan Capistrano, CA, 03/04/13 – King Insurance is now the exclusive MGA for the AmTrust RV & Mobile Home Park program.  The program is designed for the average to above average risk and is competitively priced.  King Insurance will …

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]]> Everest National Insurance Company Awards American Claims Management with Personal Auto Program http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/02/13/280863.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:00:45 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=280863 San Diego, CA, 02/13/13 – American Claims Management, Inc. (ACM), a national third party administrator, has been awarded the claims handling for the Personal Auto Program from Everest National Insurance Company (Everest). Effective November 2012, ACM began handling all aspects …

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]]> Sparta Expands its Business Relationship with American Claims Management http://www.insurancejournal.com/services/newswire/2013/02/06/279924.htm Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:00:23 +0000 http://www.insurancejournal.com/?p=279924 San Diego, CA, 02/06/13 – American Claims Management, Inc. (ACM), a national third party administrator, is now handling claims for the Construction Package Program from SPARTA Insurance Company. The program is an extension of the current Commercial Program offered by …

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