The Insurance Source adds Maryanna Caggiano as First Impressions Specialist
July 21, 2021
Maryanna Caggiano has joined The Insurance Source as a First Impressions Specialist. A graduate of Spartanburg High School, Caggiano worked in the retail sector for several years including The Sock…
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Countybanc Insurance’s Tammy Hendrix earns CISR Elite designation
July 20, 2021
Countybanc Insurance announced Tammy Hendrix, Personal Lines Sales Representative and Account Manager for Countybanc Insurance Services in Greer, recently earned her Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR) Elite designation. “Tammy exemplifies…
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South Carolina Federal’s insurance subsidiary hires advisor in the Upstate
July 6, 2021
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Carolina Federal Insurance Solutions*, has added a new insurance advisor to its team to serve clients in the Upstate. Amanda Mead…
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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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Kevin Allen introduces Greenville to a new insurance-buying experience
June 1, 2021
Residents in and around Greenville now can experience a new way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more as veteran businessman, Kevin Allen, opens Brightway, The Allen…
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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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Tasha Butler introduces Columbia to a better-insurance buying experience, opens a Brightway Insurance Agency
February 17, 2021
Residents in and around Columbia now can experience a better way to buy insurance for their homes, vehicles and much more as veteran Insurance Agent and now Brightway Agency Owner,…
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The Insurance Source is ready for ACA Health Insurance Marketplace
February 14, 2021
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) insurance marketplace will be reopening from this Monday, February 15 and going through May 15. The enrollment period for subsidized health insurance is established by…
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Seibels appoints Kellie Reid Director of Policy Administration and Compliance
February 12, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels is pleased to announce the appointment of Kellie Reid to Director of Policy Administration and Compliance. In this leadership role, Ms. Reid will oversee Seibels’ Customer…
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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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Seibels appoints Pam Ringquist Chief People Officer
December 8, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – Seibels announced the promotion of Pam Ringquist to Chief People Officer. In this senior leadership role, Ms. Ringquist is responsible for leading Seibels’ workforce planning, talent development,…
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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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Thorne Ambulance announces Grand Strand expansion
December 2, 2020
Thorne Ambulance Service, LLC. (TAS), a South Carolina-based mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location. This announcement comes as the Grand…
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Seibels appoints Jim Brophy Assistant Vice President of Pricing & Vendor Management
November 19, 2020
Seibels announced the promotion of Jim Brophy to Assistant Vice President of Pricing & Vendor Management. Since joining Seibels in 2017, Mr. Brophy established the Pricing Department where he introduced…
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Christopher Monte joins HUB Carolinas as Upstate Risk Services Coordinator and Commercial Lines Advisor
November 16, 2020
HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, announced the addition of Christopher Monte to its Upstate team in Greenville, S.C. Monte will serve as HUB’s Upstate Risk…
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Angela Marlett Insurance Agency Inc
November 10, 2020We want to be the first and best choice to the great folks of Laurens County for all your Insurance and Financial needs. I am the only State Farm agent…
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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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The Cason Group
October 22, 2020
The Cason Group exists to provide a platform for employees to serve, be challenged and be a light in the marketplace. We serve insurance professionals by delivering creative sales and…
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Turner Padget boosts insurance practice in Columbia
October 20, 2020
Turner Padget announced the addition of Abigail “Abby” Bray as an associate in its Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith practice in Columbia. Bray represents insurers, including policyholders and carriers, with…
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South Carolina Federal’s insurance subsidiary opens new office in Seneca
October 15, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s wholly owned subsidiary, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has opened a new Insurance Solutions office at 1598 Sandifer Blvd., Unit F, in Seneca, South Carolina. Insurance Advisors…
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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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Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency
October 14, 2020
Brightway, The Brandon Jamison Agency offers more choice of insurance brands for your Home, Auto and other insurance needs While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business…
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Brandon Jamison Sr. opens a Brightway Insurance Agency
October 14, 2020
While the country’s response to the Coronavirus has caused many business operations to pause, Brightway Insurance remains committed to customers and to people who want to build their own business…
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Seibels appoints Rao Tadepalli Chief Information Officer
October 13, 2020
Columbia, SC-based, Seibels, announced the appointment of Rao Tadepalli to Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tadepalli will oversee Seibels’ Information Technology Services which includes software development, implementation and support, data center…
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Healthy Blue℠ donates to MUSC Project ECHO to continue quality care for Opioid Use Patients
October 7, 2020
According to the American Medical Association*, states across the nation have reported increases in drug-related deaths during COVID-19. In South Carolina, the number of emergency responses to overdoses nearly doubled…
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Clarke & Company Benefits, LLC
September 17, 2020
Clarke & Company Benefits is a full service employee benefits insurance agency. Our job is to consult your company’s insurance needs and deliver a solution. We execute this solution through…
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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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Dovetail launches next-gen platform for the small commercial insurance market
September 3, 2020
Dovetail, a leading digital MGA in the small commercial insurance market, today announced the launch of Dovetail for Agents, a next-generation quote, bind, and issue platform for independent agents in the…
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Colonial Life and Communities in Schools partner to launch workforce readiness initiatives
September 2, 2020
Employee benefits provider Colonial Life, will partner with Communities In Schools of the Midlands (CISM) to promote workforce readiness for high school students in Richland County. Colonial Life awarded the…
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Upstate Insurance Consultants
September 2, 2020
We are a full service independent insurance agency who has over 75 years of combined experience. We offer tailored insurance policies with coverages that best fit your needs with a…
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The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to Alive at 25
September 1, 2020The Allstate Foundation awards $75,000 to support teen driving awareness through Alive at 25, a defensive driving course from the National Safety Council Southeastern Chapter (SCNSC). Every 1.4 hours a…
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Direct Auto
August 31, 2020
We are an insurance company that provides customized service for our clients in the following areas: SR 22’s Auto Life Home
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina again earns Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employer Award
August 31, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has been recognized by Forbes magazine with the America’s Best-In-State Employer Award. The recognition highlights the company’s stability, good corporate citizenship, support for professional growth…
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South Risk Management adds depth to service with 3 new team members
August 28, 2020South Risk Management has added additional depth to its service team by hiring three new client managers: Angie Widener is a West Columbia native who graduated from Airport High School…
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Duck Creek Technologies goes public
August 26, 2020
Duck Creek Technologies, Inc., a provider of SaaS-delivered enterprise software to the property and casualty insurance industry, announced on August 13 the pricing of its initial public offering of 15,000,000…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina donates to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
August 25, 2020
In its latest demonstration of community investment and corporate citizenship, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is committing funding to the state’s five, private four-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)…
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Matt Davis State Farm Clinton
August 24, 2020
Providing Insurance and Financial Services to Clinton, Laurens County, and South Carolina. Call or come by our office, where you are more than a policy.
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Matt Davis State Farm Gray Court
August 24, 2020Our office is proud to serve Gray Court and surrounding South Carolina areas with Auto Insurance, Home Insurance, Renter’s Insurance, Life Insurance, Business Insurance, and Financial Services.
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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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Darren Foy and James Martin of HUB International earn 2019 SHARP award
August 17, 2020HUB International announced that Darren Foy and James Martin of Columbia, SC have been recognized as 2019 SHARP Award winners. Foy and Martin are two 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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Colonial Life, Unum create fund to advance racial equality
July 7, 2020
Employee benefits provider Colonial Life, along with parent Unum, will use a new Social Justice Fund to create stronger, more equitable communities. The fund will support organizations working to end…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 6, 2020
COLUMBIA, SC – SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 2, 2020
SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb Witter, SCHBSIF’s Chairman…
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SCHB Self Insurers Fund announces Weston R. Griffeth as Administrator
July 2, 2020
SCHB Self Insurers Fund (SCHBSIF), a provider of stable, cost-effective workers’ compensation coverage for the construction industry, today announced that Weston R. Griffeth has been named Administrator. Herb Witter, SCHBSIF’s…
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