South Carolina's Rosenfeld Einstein Merges Into NY-based Marsh & McLennan Agency
September 10, 2012White Plains, NY & South Carolina – September 10, 2012 – Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., today announced that it has merged in Rosenfeld…
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Mixed Results, Lots of Change for South Carolina in Employer Health Benefits 2012 Survey
August 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – August 10, 2012 – Upstate-based Rosenfeld Einstein, one of the Carolinas’ leading insurance agency/brokers, has released results of the 2012 South Carolina Employer Benefits Survey to more…
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Mixed Results, Lots of Change for South Carolina in Employer Health Benefits 2012 Survey
August 10, 2012STATEWIDE, SC – August 10, 2012 – Upstate-based Rosenfeld Einstein, one of the Carolinas’ leading insurance agency/brokers, has released results of the 2012 South Carolina Employer Benefits Survey to more…
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Cigna and Roper St. Francis Physician Partners Reach Agreement, Renew Relationship
August 6, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2012 – Cigna (NYSE:CI) and Roper St. Francis Healthcare announced that they have reached an agreement on a new contract. Physicians directly employed by the…
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S.C. Conference To Highlight Women’s Health, Wellness and Money Tools
July 23, 2012Conference To Highlight Women’s Health, Wellness and Money Tools COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolinawill hold its 11th Annual Women’s Health Conference on Aug. 18…
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PGBA, InStil Health Insurance to Help Veterans Visit World War II Memorial
July 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 23, 2012 – PGBA, LLC, and InStil Health InsuranceCo. announced a joint sponsorship of an Honor Flight that will takeWorld War II veterans to their World…
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Colonial Life Contributes $10,000 to Governor’s School Summer Camp Program
July 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2012 – Colonial Life & Accident InsuranceCompany has donated $10,000 to support the GoSciTech summer campprogram offered by the South Carolina’s Governor’s School for Science&…
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S.C. BlueChoice HealthPlan Retains Top National Accreditation Status for Quality
July 12, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – July 12, 2012 – The National Committee for QualityAssurance (NCQA) again has awarded BlueChoice® HealthPlan of SouthCarolina an accreditation status of Excellent, the highest possibledesignation. NCQA awarded the…
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Spartanburg Colon Cancer Survivor To Throw First Pitch at Drive Game
June 13, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 12, 2012 – Dr. Karry Guillory took the referral for a colonoscopy from his family physician and hurried outside to theparking lot. Guillory tossed the paper…
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Homeowner’s Insurance Policy Review Workshop and Public Input Session
May 29, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2012 – The South Carolina Department ofInsurance will host a free Consumer Homeowner’s Insurance Policy ReviewWorkshop and Public Input Session for individuals residing in thegreater…
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BlueChoice HealthPlan Program to Reduce Hospital Readmissions Marks 10th Anniversary, Expands to Serve More Members
May 9, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2012 – A BlueChoice® HealthPlan of SouthCarolina program that has reduced expensive hospital readmissions andimproved health outcomes for seriously ill members for the past decadehas…
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Charleston Physicians' Association Selects KeenanSuggs to Manage Medical Malpractice Insurance
April 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 27, 2012 – KeenanSuggs, South Carolina’s largestindependent insurance firm, has been selected by Charleston-basedUNIPHY to manage the medical malpractice insurance program for its 700member physicians located…
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Walkers Cover 2,700 Miles in S.C. BlueCross Walk @ Lunch Day Community Events
April 26, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 26, 2012 – An estimated 2,350 people took stepstoward improved health Wednesday, April 25, during four community eventsorganized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to celebrate…
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Canal Insurance Company Selects New CFO
April 25, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – April 24, 2012 – David J. Firstenberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canal Insurance Company, announced that John N. DiBlanda has joined Canal as Senior Vice…
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Colonial Life white paper shows proven solutions to control benefits costs
March 27, 2012Public and private employers can take steps to ensure competitive, sustainable benefits COLUMBIA, SC – March 26, 2012 – Employers across America faceunprecedented challenges in providing competitive employees benefitswhile still controlling…
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Allstate Honors Spartanburg Agent for Volunteerism
March 14, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 14, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Wendy Fleming Bailey received the 2012 Agency Hands in the Community Award for her commitment to helping others. With this…
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Greenville Agent Honored by Allstate
March 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – March 14, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Brad Hughes received the 2012 Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award…
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Spartanburg Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
March 14, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 14, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Jack Mabry received the 2012 Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award…
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Charleston Allstate Agent Honored for Volunteerism
February 17, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 17, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Steve Peper received the 2012 Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this…
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A.M. Best Affirms A+ Rating for BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina
February 15, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – February 15, 2012 – A.M.Best Co. has affirmed the A+ (Superior) financial strength rating ofBlueChoice® Health Plan of South Carolina, reflecting the company’sfinancial strength and sound underwriting…
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Nathan Broome named Agency Manager of Citizens Trust Company Insurance Agency
February 15, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – Citizens Trust Company announces the hiring ofNathan Broome as Agency Manager and Account Executive of InsuranceServices. D. Nathan Broome is a 1998 graduate of ClemsonUniversity with a…
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Piedmont Allstate Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
February 14, 2012PIEDMONT, SC – February 14, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Wes Porter received the 2012 Allstate Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this…
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Gilston Insurance Agency Adds Group Service Representative
February 7, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – February 6, 2012 – Denny Moorer has joined The David M.Gilston Insurance Agency as group service representative. The Gilston Agency isa Charleston-based company that provides insurance services…
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Rosenfeld Einstein Adds Betsy Migdal To Employee Benefits Team
February 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 6, 2012 – Upstate-based insurance agency, brokerage and consulting firm Rosenfeld Einstein, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing insurance organizations, has added Betsy J. Migdal to its…
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Moncks Corner Allstate Agent Urges Berkeley Students to “X the TXT”
February 1, 2012MONCKS CORNER, SC – February 1, 2012 – Allstate agent Richard Lee Dixon is encouraging students, faculty and staff of Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, S.C., to join the…
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Rosenfeld Einstein Adds Darlene Godbee To Employee Benefits Team
January 24, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 24, 2012 – Upstate-based insurance agency, brokerage and consulting firm Rosenfeld Einstein, one of the Southeast’s fastest-growing insurance organizations, has added Darlene W. Godbee as a…
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Gilston Insurance Agency Adds Staff in Greenville
January 23, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 23, 2012 – Julie H. Poncar, a longtime employee of The David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, will move from the company’s Charleston office to Greenville, S.C.…
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Allstate Offers Consumers Tips to Prepare for Tornado Season
January 20, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 23, 2012 – While spring may be a few weeks away yet, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the potential for tornadoes. The Southeast Region…
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Wellness Council of America Honors Rosenfeld Einstein with Gold Well Workplace Award
January 17, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 17, 2012 – Regional insurance agency, brokerage and consulting firm Rosenfeld Einstein has been named by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) as a Gold Well…
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David Gilston Insurance Agency Offers Integrated Employee Benefit Administration and Payroll Solutions
January 12, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 12, 2012 – The David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, which supports insurance brokers and agents, now has exclusive rights in South Carolina to sell Netchex, the…
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Allstate Honors Anderson Agent for Volunteerism
January 9, 2012ANDERSON, SC – January 9, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Dean Price received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came…
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Easley Allstate Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
January 6, 2012EASLEY, SC – January 6, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Ray Williams received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came…
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Walterboro Allstate Agent Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism
January 6, 2012Allstate Foundation Grants $1000 to Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. WALTERBORO, SC – January 6, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Timothy Hooks received the Agency Hands in the Community…
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Allstate Honors Greenville Agent
January 5, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 5, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Brad Hughes received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came…
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Charleston Agent Honored byAllstate
January 5, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 5, 2012 – Allstate agency owner Steve Peper received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award came…
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Local Allstate Representative Honored for Volunteerism
January 4, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 4, 2012 – Allstate Personal Financial Representative Thomas Willcox received the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to helping others. With this award…
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Anderson Allstate Agent Earns Personal Financial Rep Status
January 2, 2012ANDERSON, SC – January 2, 2012 – Matt Davis is among an elite group of Allstate insurance agents who recently earned the Personal Financial Representative title. Davis will now be…
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Christmas Tree Safety Tips for a Brighter Holiday from Allstate
December 13, 2011For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday and adds to the spirit of Christmas. However, with the addition of a Christmas tree to…
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Allstate Agent Offers Christmas Tree Safety Tips
December 13, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 14, 2011 – For many people, decorating the Christmas tree is a favorite part of the holiday and adds to the spirit of Christmas. However, with…
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Charleston Allstate Agency to Sponsor Christmas Party for Callen-Lacey Center
December 12, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 12, 2011 – For the second consecutive year, the Wally Burbage Allstate Agency will sponsor a Christmas party for the children of the Callen-Lacey Center for…
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Avoid Holiday Season Distractions Behind the Wheel
December 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – ‘Tis the season of multitasking: Mixing the cookie batter with one hand while trying to address holiday cards and wrap presents with the…
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New Allstate Agency Opens in Charleston
December 9, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – December 9, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Charleston. Owned and operated by Patrick Brown, the full-service…
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Allstate Offers Safe Holiday Driving Tips
December 9, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 9, 2011 – ‘Tis the season of multitasking: Mixing the cookie batter with one hand while trying to address holiday cards and wrap presents with the other. …
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Allstate EFS Thomas Willcox Earns CFP Designation
December 5, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 5, 2011 – Thomas Willcox, an exclusive financial specialist with Allstate Insurance Company, has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to…
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New Allstate Agency Opens in Greenville
November 29, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 28, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Greenville. Owned and operated by Andrea B. Bolger, the…
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Gallivan, White & Boyd Attorneys Elected to SCDTAA Leadership
November 22, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 22, 2011 – Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorneys Ronald K. Wray II and Breon C. M. Walker were elected to…
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Tips to Avoid Deer-Vehicle Collisions from Allstate
November 10, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 10, 2011 – Now that fall has arrived, we enter deer season which means more deer will be seen crossing roads and highways. Drivers need to…
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Tips from Allstate to Avoid Deer-Car Collisions
November 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – November 10, 2011 – Now that fall has arrived, we enter deer season which means more deer will be seen crossing roads and highways. Drivers need to…
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New Allstate Agency Opens in Greenville
November 9, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – November 9, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Greenville. Owned and operated by Stephen D. Kang, the…
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Allstate Opens New Office in Spartanburg
November 9, 2011SPARTANBURG, SC – November 9, 2011 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Spartanburg. Owned and operated by Stephen Kemper Gurganus, the…
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