Farmington, Conn. (ContentDesk) August 11, 2005 -- InsurBanc, the trusted and respected full-service financial services provider to the Independent Agency community, announced that Scott Poore has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.Poore will direct the sales and business development efforts of the bank, focusing on the needs of Independent Agencies and developing relationships with carriers across the country. "We're excited to have someone of Scott's caliber join our team," said Robert J.
President. "With nearly 15 years of experience in both the banking and insurance arena, we expect Scott's vast knowledge and contacts to serve as a catalyst for the bank's continued growth."Prior to joining InsurBanc, Poore served as Managing Partner of a private investment fund. He also spent four years as Vice President, ...
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San Francisco, CA (ContentDesk) April 20, 2006 -- Gulfstream Financial Corporation has announced an agreement with Aspen Management Corporation, the parent company of Aspen Reinsurance Group, Inc. for the distribution of Gulfstream's professional financial liability management services.
We determined that Gulfstreams solution is more sophisticated and more responsible than other approaches to reducing, and even eliminating, consumer debt, said Steve Keltie, Vice-President of Aspen Reinsurance Group. We work with unions and associations who are looking for added value for their members and their dependents. Especially now, with consumer debt reaching alarming levels, we are convinced that Gulfstream is addressing an unmet need for professional liability management, Mr.
He added: The comprehensive features of the Gulfstream design are superior to other approaches weve examined and therefore incorporating this competitive advantage into the ...
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Following on from the tube train and bus bomb attacks in London there was a move from several UK insurance companies to reassure victims that claims would be processed "quickly and sympathetically". This need for reassurance came in light of concerns that many victims of the blasts would not be covered by their existing health and life insurance cover. This would mean that families of the bombing victims could not only lose a relative, but also suffer financial hardship as life insurance companies refuse to pay out on policies.
Life, Axa-PPP and Norwich Union all announced that policy holders would be covered for events on the 7th July. Standard Life said that the company was not looking to "cause more distress" to victims and their families. ...
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Onehundred Group, a leading provider of automated solutions for corporate compliance and governance, announced today the appointment of Les Trachtman to the role of President & CEO. Mr. Trachtman spent the past seven years as President & CEO of Shelton, CT-based Transcentive, Inc.
Sarbanes-Oxley software solutions," said Doreen Ambert. "One of our key areas of focus this year was adding an individual who can bring a fresh perspective to our business, yet has a proven track record relevant to our needs," said Mark Ambert. "e-Onehundred is a company perfectly positioned and with great products and solutions, established customer relationships, and some important partnerships," said Trachtman. "I am excited to join such a vibrant and talented group of people."Mr.
Woodbridge, CT, helped Transcentive triple its revenue during his tenure ...
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ContentDesk) April 10, 2006 -- The Homeowner's Consumer Center and its partner the National Mortgage Complaint Center have just released the results of their survey of common mortgage fee overcharges/mortgage lender abuse for 2006. The survey includes mortgage transactions in every state and region of the United States. This survey was compliled as a resource for consumers wondering what mortgage fees are appropriate, and what fees are not.
The top ten areas of overcharging or mortgage borrower abuse are as follows:1. Yield Spread Premiums. By far the most abusive or the most poorly understood mortgage fee in the United States is the "yield spread premium", also called a "YSP". A "yield spread premium" should not be confused with "points" or other fees a mortgage lender might charge a consumer. This ...
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When, shopping for a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) company/specialist you need to be aware of a few things. If someone offers you fast results they may be pulling your leg. If you aren't listed on search engines the average time to be index takes around 4 weeks. Someone offering submissions in less then that is coning you. Websites that are already listed and are just being updated will have a faster result. A guarantee isn't always reinsurance. Just because a site states they can get you in the #1 spot doesn't mean they can deliver.
Most legitimate SEO's will tell you no one can guarantee a top stop on all keywords and phrases. Search Engine optimization is not an exact science. Trail and error along with constant tweaking will help ...
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Alan Rich, a shareholder with the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., will participate in a panel discussion on legacy claims and emerging issues at Mealey's Insurance Solvency & Reinsurance Roundtable Conference held today in Scottsdale, Arizona.The panel will examine major claims facing the insurance and reinsurance industry, as well as the impact on the industry, including a discussion on asbestos litigation. Rich is a shareholder with Baron & Budd and serves in the firm's asbestos and toxic tort practices, concentrating on related bankruptcy, insurance and commercial litigation matters.
Board Certified in Appellate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.Since 1977, the law firm of Baron & Budd, P.C., has championed the rights of people and communities harmed by corporate misconduct. With over 70 attorneys and offices ...
ContentDesk) October 15, 2005 -- Fostering the Collaborative Rather than Adversarial Relationship between Claims handlers and Defense Firms in the Tri-Partite RelationshipThe National Association of Insurance Litigation Management presents A special Seminar about collaboration and team work in the management of Litigated Insurance Claims.The relationship amongst the participants in the Insurance litigation management tripartite relationship is, at best, often strained.
Upon by: * External bill auditing protocols* Precarious relationships with their carrier clients in an era of carrier mergers and consolidation* Staff counsel initiatives* Overly- rigorous billing guidelines To name a few.Carriers are concerned about:* Spiraling defense cost* Inadequate communications* And a sense that counsels duty to their real client the insured", inevitably leads to bad resultsThese issues have lead to an unfortunate trend toward the adversarial rather than the ...
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Reston, VA (ContentDesk) February 3, 2006 -- Environmental Strategies Consulting LLC, the environmental consulting services subsidiary of Quanta Capital Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTA), today announced that Stephen S. Koenigsberg, Ph.D., a pioneer in the development and commercialization of advanced bioremediation and chemical oxidation technologies, has joined the company as a Partner and head of its new Irvine, California office. Dr.
Vice President for Research and Development at San Clemente, CA-based Regenesis, Inc., which he co-founded in 1994 as Regenesis Bioremediation Products. Through Dr. Koenigsberg, Environmental Strategies will be providing consulting services to Regenesis. Dr. Koenigsberg remains Chairman of Regenesis Science Advisory Board.At Environmental Strategies, Dr. Koenigsberg will focus on groundwater and soil remediation using conventional bioremediation and chemical oxidation technologies. He will also lead the firms ...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (ContentDesk) September 23, 2005 -- Employers Security Insurance Company has earned a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, Inc. This level of FSR is appropriate for insurers who possess an exceptional ability to maintain a positive surplus as regards policyholders, maintain liquidity of invested assets, quality reinsurance and acceptable financial leverage.
SRs summarize Demotech's opinion as to the financial stability of an insurer regardless of general economic conditions or the phase of the underwriting cycle. FSRs are based upon statutory insurance accounting principles prescribed or permitted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). For more than a decade, FSRs of A or better have been accepted by the major participants in the secondary mortgage marketplace, including Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD.
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