SC trial attorneys launch national firm as Indexed Universal Life insurance schemes soar across the state
August 6, 2025
Founder Robert Rikard has recovered tens of millions for clients misled by “tax-free retirement” and investment-based insurance schemes surrounding Indexed Universal Life products. South Carolina trial attorneys Robert Rikard and…
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MUSC Health’s contract with Humana Medicare Advantage, Humana Healthy Horizons Medicaid expires June 30
June 30, 2025
As of June 30, MUSC Health’s contract with the Humana Medicare Advantage and Humana Healthy Horizons Medicaid products will end. This termination does not affect patients with Humana Medicare Supplemental…
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Local insurance agency ranked #1 for NC and SC, awarded National Summit—The Papay Agency
April 17, 2025
Award Given to Highlight Customer Service, Business Growth, Overall Performance The Papay Agency, proudly located in The Riverwalk Commons shopping center (149 Riverwalk Blvd, Ste 19 Okatie, SC 29936), announced…
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A Conversation with Joshua Snead, Rainwalk Technology
February 4, 2025
Rainwalk is a Columbia-based startup that provides pet health insurance. Their online platform offers easy and quick claims processing, covers most veterinary bills, and provides end-to-end pet insurance support online.…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina earns A+ rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year
January 22, 2025
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been awarded an A+ rating from AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, a leading global insurance rating and information source, evaluates companies…
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Owens Insurance Agency welcomes Beau Trauger as Vice President, Commercial Insurance
January 25, 2024
Owens Insurance Agency, an established independent insurance agency with a 70-plus-year presence in the Upstate, has hired Beau Trauger as Vice President and Commercial Insurance Broker. Trauger brings more than…
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54th Annual Upstate South Carolina Boat Show returns to Greenville Convention Center January 25-28
January 17, 2024
Start planning for summer at the lake at the 54th Annual Upstate SC Boat Show at the Greenville Convention Center from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28, 2024. This…
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Karlyn Jones of Abacus Planning Group passes Certified Financial Planner (TM) Examination
August 4, 2023
Abacus Planning Group, Inc. proudly announces that Karlyn M. Jones has passed the CFP® examination. The CFP® Certification Examination assesses the candidate’s ability to integrate and apply a broad base…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues to rank among Forbes’ best large employers
February 24, 2023
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized again by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers. BlueCross President and CEO Michael J. Mizeur says this year’s ranking highlights…
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Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”
February 28, 2022
By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…
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Tom Bates appointed President of Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returns to home town of Travelers Rest
January 21, 2022
Insurance industry veteran Tom Bates has been appointed President of the independent Stokes-Farnham Insurance Agency, returning to his birthplace of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Beginning with Atlanta-based Crawford and Company…
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In the Huddle with “Broadway Joe”: The X’s and O’s of Medicare Coverage Options
October 28, 2021
By Brian Harmon, Director of Individual Medical at The Cason Group If you’ve watched television at all in the past 5 years, you have probably seen a commercial with Hall…
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FPA of South Carolina collaborating with North Carolina chapters to host annual symposium
August 19, 2021
In an effort to bring high-quality educational content to more financial planners, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) of South Carolina announced today they plan to collaborate with the Financial Planning…
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Keeping an eye on healthcare insurance changes
April 28, 2021
By Guy Furay The last few months have been fairly monumental when it comes to changes in the healthcare industry. As an independent health insurance agency based in the Upstate…
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How to Think About Insuring that Second Home
March 30, 2021
By Molly A. Thomas, FPQP™ Many people dream of a second home—a place to go for some rest and relaxation, a place to call your own, a place for family…
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More consumers in The Lowcountry can enjoy a better insurance-buying experience as Brightway, The Summerville Agency opens
February 1, 2021
Local insurance Agency offers more choice of insurance brands to protect your home, vehicles and more. SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — More residents in The Lowcountry can experience a better way to…
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A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust
December 8, 2020
By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…
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Superior Insurance Franchise
December 7, 2020
The Superior Insurance story begins in 1984 when Ryan and Derick Pegram’s father started his first independent insurance agency after a seven-year career with Allstate. He built a successful insurance…
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Dockside Logistics establishing operations in Dorchester County
October 27, 2020
$8.5 Million Investment Will Create 26 New Jobs Dockside Logistics, a leading warehousing and distribution company, announced plans to establish operations in Dorchester County. The $8.5 million investment will create…
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Are you prepared for open enrollment in a digital world?
October 15, 2020
By Andrew Monk, Manager Benefits Education The Cason Group With a global pandemic continuing to affect the workplace, many businesses will be conducting open enrollment for 2021 with a remote…
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Forbes recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates
September 17, 2020
Forbes magazine has named BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to its 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates. BlueCross is one of two South Carolina-based companies to make…
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Special enrollment option for Marketplace health insurance during COVID-19
August 19, 2020
FEMA Special Enrollment Period Available to Enroll in Affordable Health Coverage North Charleston, SC – If you were eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at some point this year…
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Kristin Hayrinen of HUB International earns 2019 SHARP Award
August 18, 2020
HUB International is pleased to announce that Kristin Hayrinen of Hilton Head, S.C. has been recognized as a 2019 SHARP Award winner. Hayrinen is one of six 2019 SHARP recipients…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces statewide initiative to improve health outcomes through Diabetes Free SC
July 14, 2020
Long before the coronavirus pandemic put a spotlight on health disparities faced by African-Americans, South Carolinians were plagued by the epidemic of diabetes, which also disproportionately affects vulnerable populations. While…
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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan waive cost-sharing for in-network COVID-19 treatment
April 2, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary BlueChoice HealthPlan announced that effective immediately, the insurers will waive all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through…
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Aging and Eldercare – What’s Your Plan?
March 27, 2020
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
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Alicia Maxie joins HUB Carolinas as commercial lines advisor
March 25, 2020
HUB Carolinas, one of the leading brokerage firms in the Southeast, announced the addition of Alicia Maxie to its Charleston, S.C. team as a commercial lines advisor. Maxie joins Hub…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina expands access to Telehealth benefits
March 23, 2020
Telehealth visits provide convenience for members to access health care at home. This will also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting exposure, mitigating the surge of demand on our…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees give in a major way
January 22, 2020
Employees help support charitable organizations through donations and volunteer service BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees donate generously to causes they care about and volunteer thousands of hours to support communities…
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Debra Morillo joins HUB Carolinas as personal insurance advisor
December 4, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Debra Morillo has joined as a personal insurance advisor in Charleston, S.C.…
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USI Insurance Services leases in Mount Pleasant, SC
September 16, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: USI Insurance Services, LLC leased 7,328 square feet of office space at 235 Magrath Darby…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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Colonial Life parent named a best place to work for women
July 2, 2019
Colonial Life’s parent company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. The ranking is based on an independent survey from a sample of 60,000…
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David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc. announces new leadership roles
February 26, 2019David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.,with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., announced several key leadership changes effective February 1. President | Tom Swayne, RHU, CLU, CASL, REBC, FLMI,…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage announces Kevin Williams as commercial insurance advisor
January 23, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced the naming of Kevin Williams as a commercial insurance advisor in its Charleston…
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Turbeville Insurance Agency recognized for third consecutive year in 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™
December 19, 2018
Turbeville Insurance Agency has been named to the 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100), which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The complete list was released in…
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AgFirst, CoBank donate to hurricane relief efforts
September 21, 2018
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, which is part of a system that supports rural communities and agriculture throughout the United States, has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief…
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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice® focusing on ‘fearless’ schoolteachers
August 21, 2018
BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are once again seeking South Carolina schoolteachers who want to Live Fearless. The companies are asking South Carolina teachers to submit ideas…
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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants
July 31, 2018Southeastern Insurance Consultants would like to welcome David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in…
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David Gwin joins Southeastern Insurance Consultants
July 31, 2018
Southeastern Insurance Consultants would like to welcome David Gwin as a part of the team. David will be working as an Employee Benefit Sales Consultant. David Gwin has been in…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC, SC Hospital Association and SC Medical Association sign agreement for an Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership
July 30, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, South Carolina Hospital Association and South Carolina Medical Association have joined to form the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership (ORPP), which is designed to advance the…
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New York Life announces grant to the International African American Museum
May 17, 2018New York Life has announced a $100,000 grant to the International African American Museum (IAAM) to support the development of the museum, including its Center for Family History, which is…
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The SC Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors announces 2018 statewide road show: May 16 – 18
April 25, 2018
NAIFA-SC is opening their doors to professionals across the state for their upcoming 2018 Road Show, featuring Bruce Etherington and Dan Finley as the guest speakers. The Road Show will travel…
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NAIFA-SC President-Elect Evelyn Butler of Greenville receives LACP designation
March 19, 2018
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that NAIFA-SC President-Elect, Evelyn Butler, LUTCF, CLTC, has received the NAIFA national Life and Annuity Certified Professional (LACP) certification. The LACP certification recognizes highly…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation invests in WISE Schools with new grant opportunity
February 26, 2018
It is well established that healthier children tend to have better grades, are more attentive in class and have fewer absences. To better support South Carolina schools in creating…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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Companion Life receives A.M. Best A+ rating for 16th consecutive year
January 24, 2018A.M. Best Company has assigned Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health and Companion Life Insurance Co. of California) an A+ (Superior) rating, marking the 16th…
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