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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Five SC students receive college scholarships from Workers’ Compensation insurer
July 2, 2020SCHB Self Insurers Fund announced the recipients of their 2020-2021 Scholarship Program. Two high school graduates and three current college students were each awarded a $1,000 scholarship. An independent panel…
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Columbia food bank receives donation as part of Farm Bureau Insurance® Statewide initiative
June 1, 2020
Farm Bureau Insurance agents reprsenting the George Rogers Blvd. office in Columbia presented a check totaling $3,635.50 to The Cooperative Ministry to help meet the increased demand for assistance due…
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Canal Insurance Company donates $50,000 to United Way of Greenville County’s COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
April 6, 2020
Canal Insurance Company, with well over eight decades’ worth of deep Greenville roots, supports its Upstate community and continually seeks ways to give back to its Greenville neighbors. In its…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan waive cost-sharing for in-network COVID-19 treatment
April 2, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and its subsidiary BlueChoice HealthPlan announced that effective immediately, the insurers will waive all out-of-pocket costs related to in-network COVID-19 medical treatment for members, through…
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Aging and Eldercare – What’s Your Plan?
March 27, 2020
By Molly Thomas FPQP® at Abacus Planning Group Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “When you fail to plan you are planning to fail”. Many of us and most of our parents…
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Alicia Maxie joins HUB Carolinas as commercial lines advisor
March 25, 2020
HUB Carolinas, one of the leading brokerage firms in the Southeast, announced the addition of Alicia Maxie to its Charleston, S.C. team as a commercial lines advisor. Maxie joins Hub…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina expands access to Telehealth benefits
March 23, 2020
Telehealth visits provide convenience for members to access health care at home. This will also help slow the spread of COVID-19 by limiting exposure, mitigating the surge of demand on our…
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Canal Insurance sponsors 6th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
March 12, 2020
Canal Insurance has been supporting the Upstate for over 80 years. In their continued commitment to philanthropy within the Upstate, Canal has pledged sponsorship to the 6th Annual LEAD Greenville…
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South Carolina Federal CUSO adds insurance agent in Columbia
February 26, 2020
South Carolina Federal Credit Union’s CUSO, SCF Solutions, LLC*, has hired a new insurance agent to serve clients in the midlands region. Todd Pelfrey has joined SCF Solutions as a…
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Colonial Life names three new leaders to support customer experience
February 23, 2020
Three new leaders have been named to help lead Colonial Life’ efforts to serve millions of policyholders and their family members. Stephanie Ek, Annette Hill and Tariq Mirza will lead…
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National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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HUB Carolinas President and CEO, Tommy Suggs, receives Honorary Life Membership Award
February 10, 2020
Tommy Suggs, President and CEO of HUB Carolinas, has been honored by the South Carolina Broadcasters Association with an Honorary Life Membership Award. The award was presented to Suggs during…
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Elaine Cockcroft joins HUB Carolinas as commercial account manager
January 28, 2020
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, has added Elaine Cockcroft to their Greenville, S.C. team as a commercial account manager. Most…
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Colonial Life promotes Longo to AVP
January 23, 2020
Donna Longo has been named the new assistant vice president of Product and Market Development for Colonial Life. In this new role, she is responsible for the disability product line,…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees give in a major way
January 22, 2020
Employees help support charitable organizations through donations and volunteer service BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees donate generously to causes they care about and volunteer thousands of hours to support communities…
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Aflac grant to aid Mission Lexington
January 8, 2020
A grant has been awarded to Mission Lexington by Aflac, housed at Central Carolina Community Foundation. It will fund a new project, “Operation Splish Splash” to provide hygiene products to…
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Allstar Financial Group hires PR veteran to expand corporate responsibility program
January 8, 2020
Cathy Cobbs, who has more than 25 years of experience in the fields of journalism, public relations, and community engagement, has joined the Allstar advertising division as its Public Relations…
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Lee Palms named HUB Carolinas business development leader
January 8, 2020
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Lee Palms has been named the business development leader for Upstate South…
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The Insurance Source and BCBSSC hosting open house – December 10
December 5, 2019
The Insurance Source and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina are hosting a special event next week for people looking for more information on open enrollment period for healthcare. This event…
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Debra Morillo joins HUB Carolinas as personal insurance advisor
December 4, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Debra Morillo has joined as a personal insurance advisor in Charleston, S.C.…
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South Risk Management named to FCCI’s Chairman’s Club
December 1, 2019
FCCI Insurance Group has named South Risk Management to its Chairman’s Club, marking it as one of the insurer’s top agency partners. FCCI works through independent agents such as those…
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South Risk again named one of 40 fastest-growing companies in SC
October 7, 2019For the second year in a row, South Risk Management has been named one of South Carolina’s 40 fastest-growing companies by SC Biz News. Twenty large companies and 20 small…
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Cathy Jansen joins HUB Carolinas as commercial insurance advisor
October 1, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the fifth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Cathy Jansen has joined HUB Carolinas as a commercial insurance advisor in…
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Colonial Life launches new whole life coverage
September 23, 2019
Many people just think of life insurance as something useful when there’s a death. But Colonial Life’s new individual whole life insurance coverage announced today has the flexibility to provide…
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The Insurance Source adds Service and Renewal Rep
September 17, 2019
Industry veteran Wendy Bellert has joined The Insurance Source as a Service and Renewal Representative. An Ohio native, Bellert is a graduate of Capital University and is an active volunteer…
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USI Insurance Services leases in Mount Pleasant, SC
September 16, 2019
Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer reports the following recent lease transactions in the Charleston area: USI Insurance Services, LLC leased 7,328 square feet of office space at 235 Magrath Darby…
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Colonial Life sponsors Innovation Challenge for juniors, seniors attending HBCUs
September 9, 2019
Colonial Life, a leader in worksite benefits, and The Company Lab are partnering to host the 2019 Historically Black Colleges and Universities Innovation Challenge. The challenge invites juniors and seniors…
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