HUB Carolinas names Columbia-based Norman Clarke as Carolinas Employee Benefits Chief Sales Officer
September 18, 2025
HUB Carolinas has named Norman Clarke, former President of Clarke & Company, the Region Employee Benefits Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Norman will work closely with the Carolinas Regional Employee Benefits…
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HUB International purchases Midlands-based Clarke & Company Benefits
August 22, 2025
HUB International, a global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, recently announced the purchase of Clarke & Company Benefits. Headquartered in Columbia, this acquisition follows recent Midlands acquisitions of the…
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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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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) has named Jonathan Jeffcoat agency manager for the Richland County office located at 960 George Rogers Blvd. “I’m honored and grateful for…
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Farm Bureau Insurance names new agency manager
June 19, 2025
South Carolina Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (SCFBMIC) named Bryce Wilkins as the new agency manager for the Richland-Northeast office located at 1038 Wildwood Centre Dr., Suite B. “I’m thrilled to be…
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Emily Tarney named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
February 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Vice President and Financial Advisor in its Wealth Management office in Columbia, SC has been named to the Firm’s…
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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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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia receives $40,000 gift from Combined Insurance to kick off multi-year $100,000 Hospital Hero Partnership
January 30, 2025
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia announced a new multi-year partnership with Combined Insurance, marking the beginning of their role as a Hospital Hero Partner. To commemorate the occasion, Combined…
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Companion Life earns A+ financial strength rating from AM Best for 23rd consecutive year
January 28, 2025
Companion Life Insurance Company announced that it has been awarded an A+ rating by AM Best Company for the 23rd consecutive year. AM Best, the largest independent credit rating agency specializing…
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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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Governor appoints Rob Tyson to insurance law study committee
October 7, 2024
Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed Rob Tyson, a member of Robinson Gray law firm, to a new study committee set up to conduct a thorough review of South Carolina’s insurance…
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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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Independent insurance provider Jesse T. Reese Agency joins Turbeville Insurance Agency in strategic merger
January 22, 2024
Turbeville Insurance Agency today announced a merger with Columbia-based Jesse T. Reese Agency. The strategic move between executives Bill Turbeville and Larry Dodson marks a significant milestone in the insurance…
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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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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina continues investments in BlueScholars at Benedict College and Claflin University
October 10, 2023
In 2022, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina partnered with Benedict College and Claflin University to launch the BlueScholars program. This program aims to expand educational and career opportunities for students…
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Palmetto GBA announces award of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies Pricing, Data Analysis and Coding contract
September 5, 2023
Palmetto GBA, LLC has won the task order for providing durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) pricing, data analysis and coding (PDAC) services. The Centers for Medicare &…
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Propel welcomes three additions to its Columbia office
August 9, 2023
Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomed Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly to the Columbia, SC Surety/P&C team. The Dasher team joins Propel bringing over 75 years of…
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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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SCSBIT’s Hinson promoted to assistant director for Risk Control
June 29, 2023
The South Carolina School Boards Insurance Trust’s (SCSBIT) Risk Control Manager Tim Hinson has been named Assistant Director for Risk Control, effective July 1. “Tim’s promotion is SCSBIT’s formal recognition…
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Donna Nixon joins HUB International as Employee Benefits Strategist
March 22, 2023
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service global insurance broker, announced today that Donna Nixon joined as an Employee Benefits Strategist. Donna Nixon serves as Senior Vice President, Strategist/Business Development for Employee Benefits…
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Cole Gore joins HUB International as Commercial Lines Advisor
March 22, 2023
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service global insurance broker, announced today that Cole Gore recently joined as a Commercial Lines Advisor in the Columbia office. Cole’s underwriting and marketing expertise will…
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Angie Ferriell joins HUB International as Commercial Account Executive
March 22, 2023
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service global insurance broker, announced today that Angie Ferriell has joined HUB as a Strategic Account Executive working primarily on the HUB Carolinas Healthcare Practice Team.…
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Drew Stevens named ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni’
February 27, 2023
Drew Stevens was just selected as the 2023 ‘Moore School Distinguished Young Alumni Award’ recipient. He’s a Certified Financial Planner with Northwestern Mutual and a partner in the G3 Wealth…
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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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Emily Tarney, CFP® named to Pacesetter’s Club at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
February 7, 2023
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Emily Tarney, CFP®, a Financial Advisor with The Rast McFadden Wealth Management Group in Columbia has been named to the Firm’s Pacesetter’s Club,…
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Seibels appoints Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer
February 2, 2023
Seibels, a leading service provider to the property and casualty insurance industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laura M. Spells to Chief Financial Officer. Previously, Ms. Spells served…
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Companion Life earns A+ Ffnancial strength rating for the 21st consecutive year
January 12, 2023
AM Best has recognized Companion Life Insurance Company once again with a rating of A+. AM Best is the largest independent credit rating agency in the world and specializes in…
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Combined Insurance
November 30, 2022
Combined Insurance Company of America is a Chubb company and a leading provider of supplemental accident, health, disability, and life insurance products sold to employees at the worksite and directly…
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Combined Insurance opens new regional office in South Carolina
November 17, 2022
Combined Insurance Company of America, a Chubb company and a leading North American provider of supplemental insurance sold to employees at the worksite and directly to individuals, announced today that…
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Rankin Insurance Services, LLC – Serving Laurens County & Upstate
August 31, 2022
Luke Rankin, Laurens County Councilman and community leader, has formed his own insurance business – Rankin Insurance Services, LLC. Having served in the financial industry for over five years, Rankin…
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Emily Tarney named Insurance Planning Director
August 25, 2022
Morgan Stanley announced that Emily Tarney, a Financial Advisor in the firm’s Columbia office has completed the Firm’s Insurance Accreditation Program and now holds the Insurance Planning Director (IPD) designation.…
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Seibels appoints Laura M. Spells to Vice President of Accounting and Financial Services
May 17, 2022COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the appointment of Laura M. Spells to Vice President of Accounting and Financial Services, and Treasurer. In this leadership role, Ms. Spells will oversee the…
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Owens Insurance Agency promotes Sandra Johnson to Director of Operations
April 14, 2022
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Sandra Johnson, CISR, INS, SM, to Director of Operations. Johnson serves as the point…
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SCDOI Director Ray Farmer to retire after 9 years of service
April 12, 2022
Governor Henry McMaster today announced the retirement of South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Farmer after nine years of service, effective April 15, 2022. “Under the leadership of…
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Former NFL athlete and USC Hall of Famer, Connor Shaw joins Hub International as Insurance Advisor
March 22, 2022
Hub International Limited (HUB), a leading full-service global insurance broker, announced today that Connor Shaw joined as an Assistant Vice President, Insurance Advisor. Connor will be based in the Columbia office…
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Chad Hannon promoted to Greer Market President for Owens Insurance Agency
February 28, 2022
Owens Insurance Agency, an independent insurance agency with a 70-year presence in the Upstate, has promoted Chad Hannon, CLCS, to Market President for the agency’s home office in Greer. In…
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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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Companion Life maintains A+ financial strength rating for 20th consecutive year
January 12, 2022
AM Best, the largest independent credit rating agency in the world specializing in the insurance industry, recognized Companion Life Insurance Company with a rating of A+. This is the 20th…
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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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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina announces executive leadership promotions
October 7, 2021
Renee McCormick, Lori Hair and Jill Davis earn promotions BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, one of the largest employers in the state, has announced several executive level leadership promotions. Renee McCormick has been named…
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Colonial Life offers new vaccine verification business solution
October 6, 2021Product solution to help companies manage employee vaccination federal requirements In anticipation of recent federal vaccination and testing mandates, Colonial Life, a Unum brand, will soon launch a digital vaccine…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again recognized by Forbes as Best-In-State Employer
October 5, 2021
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again has earned a place on Forbes magazine’s list of Best-In-State Employers. The inclusion in the 2021 rankings highlights the company’s dedication to providing a…
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Turner Padget grows insurance industry team in Columbia
August 30, 2021
Turner Padget is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher Siercks, associate, to the Litigation practice group in Columbia. Siercks joins the Insurance Industry Team to assist in handling matters…
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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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McKay Firm lands six on Legal Elite
July 30, 2021
Six attorneys from The McKay Firm have been named to the 2021 Legal Elite by Columbia Business Monthly. The attorneys selected represent the top tier in their practice areas in…
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AM Best upgrades Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company
June 19, 2021
AM Best, the world’s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source, has upgraded Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company to A (Excellent) with a Stable Outlook. Additionally, it adjusted…
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Propel Insurance acquires South Risk Management
June 1, 2021
TACOMA, WA – Propel Insurance (“Propel” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest privately-owned insurance agencies and a portfolio company of Flexpoint Ford (“Flexpoint”), announced today it has acquired…
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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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