Allstate Survey: Many Drivers Are Unsure About What Their Auto Insurance Covers
November 10, 2009CHARLESTON, SC – November 10, 2009 – Does your auto policy cover you if your laptop is stolen out of your car? How about if you leave your car running…
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Allstate Survey: Many Drivers Are Unsure About What Their Auto Insurance Covers
November 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 10, 2009 – Does your auto policy cover you if your laptop is stolen out of your car? How about if you leave your car running…
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Holistic Approach Best for Benefits Enrollments
November 8, 2009Research encourages integration and personal benefits education for maximum ROI. CHARLESTON, SC – November 6, 2009 – Benefits enrollments work most efficiently when looked at holistically instead of as a one-time…
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Companion Life Insurance Co. Acquires Intermediary Insurance Services Inc.
October 7, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 7, 2009 – Companion Life Insurance Co. of Columbia, S.C., announced today that it has purchased San Francisco-based Intermediary Insurance Services Inc. (IISI), a managing general…
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S.C. BlueCross Apprenticeship Programs Receive Federal Registration
September 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – September 3, 2009 – The U.S. Department of Labor has registered information technology apprenticeship programs organized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with Apprenticeship Carolina™, a division…
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Keenan & Suggs, Inc. Acquires Dana Insurance Agency
August 24, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 24, 2009 – Keenan & Suggs, Inc., an insurance, risk management and employee benefits firm headquartered in Columbia, has acquired Dana Insurance Agency of Columbia effective…
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Welvista Prescription Assistance Program Grows To Meet Needs Of Newly Uninsured
August 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 19, 2009 – Welvista has served 11,728 patients in its prescription assistance program through July 31 of this year. This growth is attributed to South Carolina’s…
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Welvista Meets The Needs Of South Carolina’s Medically Uninsured
August 20, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 19, 2009 – Welvista is a non-profit organization providing access to prescription medications for the medically uninsured. Partnering with 12 pharmaceutical companies who donate their medications…
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New Allstate Agency Opens in Columbia
August 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 17, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the opening of a new agency in Columbia. Owned and operated by Raysa Sanchez, the full-service…
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Greenville Company Makes Inc. Magazine's Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
August 16, 2009Insurance Applications Group, LLC Ranks No. 8 on the 2009 Inc. 5000 List in the Insurance Industry category With Three-Year Sales Growth of 368.4% GREENVILLE, SC & NEW YORK –…
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Back to School Rush: Parent’s guide to keeping their teen safe behind the wheel
August 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 10, 2009 – Back to school is about more than school supplies, new clothes and a return to familiar routines. It is also about good times,…
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Avoid Heated Moments Behind the Wheel: Don’t Be a Victim – Or the Cause – of Road Rage
August 5, 2009CHAPIN, SC – August 5, 2009 – Road construction delays, soaring gas prices and traffic that seems to never let up are only a few reasons that spark moments of…
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Benefits Guys Rally for Working Americans
August 3, 2009New movement positions Colonial Life benefit counselors as the approachable experts who help American workers get the most out of their benefits package COLUMBIA, SC – August 3, 2009 –…
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New Policies Protect Employers, Workers Who Choose Global Health Care
August 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2009 – Amid rising health care costs, U.S. companies increasingly are weighing the money-saving benefits of including international medical travel coverage in their employee health…
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Economy Affecting Employee Benefits
July 28, 2009Survey shows half of employers have made changes to benefits plans COLUMBIA, SC – July 28, 2009 – Half of employers say the economy has affected the benefits they offer their…
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Renting A Car While On Vacation; Allstate Provides Rental Car Insurance Tips
July 28, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – July 28, 2009 – Are you thinking of renting a car during an upcoming vacation? Did you know that most auto policies extend to rental cars?…
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West Columbia Allstate Agency Hosting Safety day on Aug, 8
July 27, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – July 27, 2009 – West Columbia Allstate Agent C-Anne Able will host a safety day event on Saturday, Aug. 8, that will feature FREE events to…
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Allstate Recognizes Blythewood Entrepreneur for Top Performance
July 24, 2009BLYTHEWOOD, SC – July 24, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate personal financial representative Cynthia H. Weaver with the Chairman’s Conference award for high standards in customer satisfaction, customer…
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Chapin Agent Receives Agency Hands in the Community Award from Allstate
July 15, 2009Chapin, SC – July 15, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Agent Laurie Grooms whose office is located at 220 Columbia Ave., in Chapin has received the Agency Hands in the Community…
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Allstate: What Engaged and Newlywed Couples Should Know About Protecting their Assets
July 15, 2009IRMO, SC – July 15, 2009 – Wedding bells ring about 2.3 million times each year around the U.S. and July is among the most popular months for tying the…
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Lexington Financial Rep Honored by Allstate
July 10, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – July 10, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate personal financial representative Leonard Moore with the Chairman’s Inner Circle Conference award for high standards in customer…
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Columbia ranks 61st on 2009 “Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report™”
July 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 8, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today released its fifth annual Allstate America’s Best Drivers ReportTM. The report ranks America’s 200 largest cities in terms…
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Allstate Insurance Company Appoints Executive for Southeast Region
July 8, 2009ATLANTA, GA – July 8, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company recently announced the appointment of John O’Donnell to assistant field vice president for the company’s Southeast Region, which includes the…
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EagleEye Analytics Announces New Hires
July 7, 2009The Leader in Property and Casualty Predictive Analytics Increases Client Support Resources COLUMBIA, SC – July 7, 2009 – EagleEye Analytics, a leading provider of state of the art predictive…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants
July 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has approved grant applications totaling $1,525,924 for health-related programs in South Carolina. The grants are for periods of one to three…
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Protect Your Family From Drunk Drivers Over Fourth of July Weekend
July 1, 2009CHAPIN, SC – July 1, 2009 – Holidays are always dangerous times to be on the road, and the Fourth of July is traditionally the deadliest holiday weekend for drunk driving.…
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Grilling safety steps are key for enjoying holiday weekend barbecues from Allstate
July 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2009 – Firing up your backyard grill this weekend, or for a Fourth of July cookout? Before you ignite the charcoal briquettes or crank open the gas…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Grants
July 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 1, 2009 – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation has approved grant applications totaling $1,525,924 for health-related programs in South Carolina. The grants are for periods…
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Employees Concerned About Changes in Insurance Coverage and Their Ability to Pay
June 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 25, 2009 – Eight out of 10 employees are concerned about changes their employers have made to their insurance coverage in the past year and how…
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Don't Get Taken for a Joy Ride: Know the Four Steps to Keep Safe if Your Car Breaks Down
June 22, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 22, 2009 – With summer temperatures hitting the South, drivers are anxious to get to the beach, park, or off to their vacation destination spot. We…
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Community Bank Services will Partner with KeenanSuggs
June 19, 2009RALEIGH, NC – June 19, 2009 – Community Bank Services (CBS), the largest insurance agency in North Carolina concentrating on risk management and insurance coverages for the banking industry, has…
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Golf Cart Insurance a Hole-In-One for Proper Coverage : Allstate Reminds Golfers to Play it Safe This Summer
June 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 17, 2009 – According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, golf cart-related injuries rose more than 130 percent from 1990 until 2006. With more golf…
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Pool Safety Tips From Allstate
June 16, 2009FACT: Drowning is the second-leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 14. FACT: A child can drown in as little as one inch of water, and drowning…
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Agent Patrick Cunningham Earns Personal Financial Rep Status
June 12, 2009IRMO, SC – June 12, 2009 – Patrick Cunningham is among an elite group of Allstate insurance agents who recently earned the Personal Financial Representative title. Cunningham will now be…
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation…Make it a Happy Ending with Some Simple Safety Tips
June 12, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 12, 2009 – Summer is officially underway and if you’re planning on traveling in the next few weeks, you’ll have a lot of company. The Department…
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Allstate Recognizes Lexington County Area Entrepreneurs for Top Performance
June 10, 2009Local Allstate Agency Owners Highlighted for Customer Service and Business Results COLUMBIA, SC – June 10, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owners Laurie Grooms (Chapin)…
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Executive Vice President of Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company Earns CPCU® Designation
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – Southern Mutual Church Insurance Company is proud to announce that the American Institute of CPCU has awarded Executive Vice President Robert Bates the…
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American Community Enters South Carolina Market With a New Affordable Health Insurance Option
June 4, 2009LIVONIA, Mich. – June 4, 2009 – American Community Mutual Insurance Company today announced that it has entered the South Carolina market with Community Flex(TM), a competitive health insurance product for…
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S.C. BlueCross Makes Coverage Available for Thousands of South Carolina Graduates Lacking Health Insurance
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – Employers will hire 22 percent fewer college graduates in 2009 than they did last year, according to the ational Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).…
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American Community Enters South Carolina Market With a New Affordable Health Insurance Option
June 4, 2009LIVONIA, Mich. – June 4, 2009 – American Community Mutual Insurance Company today announced that it has entered the South Carolina market with Community Flex(TM), a competitive health insurance product for…
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S.C. BlueCross Makes Coverage Available for Thousands of South Carolina Graduates Lacking Health Insurance
June 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 1, 2009 – Employers will hire 22 percent fewer college graduates in 2009 than they did last year, according to the ational Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).…
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EagleEye Analytics Enters Services Agreement with Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance
May 31, 2009Georgia’s Largest Domestic Property and Casualty Insurance Company to Use EagleEye’s Suite of Predictive Analytics Solutions and Services COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – EagleEye Analytics, a provider of world…
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Allstate Provides Safety Tips for ORVs
May 31, 2009What every ATV Rider Should Know Before they Go! COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – With summer around the corner, many vacationing high school and middle school students will…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation Grants $200,000 for Mental Health Services in Orangeburg County Schools
May 31, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 29, 2009 – The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation today presented a $200,000 grant for mental health services to be started in Orangeburg County Consolidated…
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Allstate Recognizes Columbia Entrepreneurs for Top Performance
May 26, 2009Local Allstate Agency Owners Highlighted for Outstanding Customer Service and Business Results COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owners C-Anne Able…
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Allstate Recognizes Columbia Area Entrepreneurs for Top Performance
May 26, 2009Local Allstate Agency Owners Highlighted for Customer Service and Business Results COLUMBIA, SC – May 26, 2009 – Allstate Insurance Company has recognized Allstate exclusive agency owners C-Anne Able (both…
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KeenanSuggs BowersElkins Welcomes Justin Sykes
May 18, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 18, 2009 – Justin Sykes has joined Keenan & Suggs, Inc.’s employee benefits subsidiary, KeenanSuggs BowersElkins, as an employee benefits insurance broker. Justin is a graduate…
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BlueChoice HealthPlan Adds Coverage for Young Adults and New Plans for Small Businesses
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2009 – Effective now, BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina has expanded its health plans available to individuals as well as to small businesses. It added a…
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Allstate Foundation awards Patrick Cunningham Agency Hands in the Community Award
April 28, 2009IRMO, SC – April 28, 2009 – Patrick Cunningham of Irmo was awarded the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this…
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The Allstate Foundation awards Brad Grooms Agency Hands in the Community Award
April 17, 2009CHAPIN, SC – April 17, 2009 – Brad Grooms was awarded the Agency Hands in the Community Award for his commitment to volunteering in the community. With this award comes…
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