BlueCross urges residents not to miss ACA deadline on December 15
December 5, 2017
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers convenient, local enrollment centers throughout the state to help people before Dec. 15. Open enrollment for individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends Dec.…
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Select Health makes it easier for members to get medical help during Hurricane Irma
September 12, 2017
Policies Temporarily Lifted to Help Members in Affected Areas Access Needed Care and Services North Charleston, S.C. — Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care…
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IMARA Woman magazine brings Health Empowerment Tour presented by First Choice and AmeriHealth Caritas partnership to West Columbia
August 24, 2017
Event offers inspiring speakers, health screenings, seminars and entertainment at no cost IMARA Woman magazine’s 16th annual Health Empowerment Tour, presented by Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice Medicaid health…
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IMARA Woman magazine brings Health Empowerment Tour presented by First Choice and AmeriHealth Caritas partnership to West Columbia
August 24, 2017
Event offers inspiring speakers, health screenings, seminars and entertainment at no cost IMARA Woman magazine’s 16th annual Health Empowerment Tour, presented by Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice Medicaid health…
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Palmer & Cay acquires Millennium Benefits Consulting
August 7, 2017Privately held insurance broker Palmer & Cay, LLC has broadened its service capabilities with the acquisition of Atlanta-based Millennium Benefits Consulting, announced Jack Cay, Palmer & Cay’s president and CEO.…
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Palmer & Cay acquires Millennium Benefits Consulting
August 7, 2017
Privately held insurance broker Palmer & Cay, LLC has broadened its service capabilities with the acquisition of Atlanta-based Millennium Benefits Consulting, announced Jack Cay, Palmer & Cay’s president and CEO.…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Allstate Insurance Agent welcomes office sales manger
July 11, 2017Charleston-based Allstate Insurance Agent Steve Peper announces the hiring of Dave Jachelski as the new Agency Office Sales Manager. Dave joins the Peper Agency from a similar sized multi-office agency…
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Allstate Insurance Agent welcomes office sales manger
July 11, 2017
Charleston-based Allstate Insurance Agent Steve Peper announces the hiring of Dave Jachelski as the new Agency Office Sales Manager. Dave joins the Peper Agency from a similar sized multi-office agency…
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Colonial Life’s Will Greene wins national recognition
February 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Will Greene has been named by Employee Benefit Adviser magazine to its list of 20 Rising Stars in Advising for 2017. EBA, a leading national benefits industry…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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Zubie Teen App debuts, offering peace of mind for parents, richer understanding of driving behavior for insurers
September 6, 2016
Zubie, a leading connected-car platform and telematics provider, has bolstered its suite of family-friendly consumer and usage-based insurance (UBI) solutions with the introduction of its Zubie Teen App. The Zubie…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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South Carolina Association of Health underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected president; Frank McGill, BlueChoice HealthPlan…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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Karen Fenters named 2016 Outstading CSR of Year for SC
July 11, 2016
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research has announced that Karen Fenters, of Strovis Insurance Agency headquartered in Georgetown, SC, is the 2016 Outstanding CSR of the Year recipient…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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Select Health executives participate in Principal for a Day program
March 29, 2016
Three executives at Select Health of South Carolina were selected to participate in the Principal for a Day program presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, March 2.…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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Select Health of South Carolina celebrating 20 years
December 8, 2015Founded in 1995, Select Health of South Carolina and First Choice, the state’s first and largest Medicaid health plan, are celebrating 20 years of helping people get care, stay well…
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SC Blues remind consumers first ACA deadline approaches
December 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross® BlueShield® and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina remind consumers interested in purchasing individual or family insurance for 2016 that they must sign up by Dec. 15…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 10, 2015
With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 9, 2015With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…
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Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company agrees to wind down its operations
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company (Consumers’ Choice) has agreed to a voluntary run-off and will not offer health insurance coverage in 2016. “This was a difficult decision…
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Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina
October 21, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…
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NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods
October 15, 2015
DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…
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Allstate Agency owner Steve Peper hires Taylor Hoard
September 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Allstate Agency owner Steve Peper announced that Taylor Hoard has joined his team as the Agency Life & Retirement Specialist in the Charleston office. Taylor has over…
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Insurance Broker Palmer & Cay Re-Launches Operations in Texas
September 10, 2015
Howard McClure Named President of Texas Entity CHARLESTON, SC – Independent insurance broker Palmer & Cay has re-formed operations in Dallas, Texas with the naming of Howard H. McClure III as…
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Health Empowerment Tour Coming to North Charleston
August 31, 2015
IMARA Woman Magazine Brings Health Empowerment Tour Presented by Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership to North Charleston Event features inspiring speakers and healthy lifestyle seminars NORTH CHARLESTON,…
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The Allstate Foundation and Points of Light help ensure Charleston residents are prepared for disaster
August 13, 2015
Allstate agency owners and community volunteers will help hundreds of citizens build free disaster preparedness kits at the City of Charleston’s First Day Festival CHARLESTON, SC – The Allstate Foundation and…
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RiskSpan Harnesses Big Data Hiring Ramesh Mugalam and Opening COE in Charleston, SC
June 10, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – To address opportunities in data management and business intelligence, RiskSpan, Inc. (www.riskspan.com) announced it has hired Ramesh Mugalam to lead its Data Management-Advanced Analytics Practice and has…
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Benefitfocus to Present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference
May 11, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Benefitfocus, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Milt Alpern, will present at the Jefferies 2015 TMT Conference in Miami.…
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SC BlueCross Recognizes Nursing Staff For Leading The Way To Better Health
May 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employs nearly 600 nurses within its group of companies who work every day to support members in reaching their health goals, managing…
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SC BlueCross Wants You to ‘Show Us Your Shoefie’
April 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is launching this year’s LiveLifeBlueSM photo contest with a challenge to South Carolina residents to submit a “shoefie” illustrating the foot attire…
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SCHB Self Insures Fund Welcomes Two Safety Consultants
March 10, 2015SCBH Self Insurers Fund recently announced the addition of Chris Newman and Clark Frady. Both Newman and Frady join the team as safety consultants and will travel throughout the state…
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SCHB Self Insures Fund Welcomes Two Safety Consultants
March 10, 2015
SCBH Self Insurers Fund recently announced the addition of Chris Newman and Clark Frady. Both Newman and Frady join the team as safety consultants and will travel throughout the state…
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Select Health of South Carolina Appoints New Medical Director
January 28, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC– Cathryn Caton, M.D., has joined Select Health of South Carolina as a medical director. Dr. Caton brings more than five years of health care experience as a…
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Study: Best & Worst States for Insurance if Obamacare Subsidies Are Lost
January 21, 2015Combined Premium & Deductible Costs Vary Up to 30% Among States Subsidies on Healthcare.gov, the federal exchange, reduce premiums by 76% for average and subsidies are available to 87% of…
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