Aflac awards $125K in grants to SC nonprofits
July 18, 2019Aflac is granting $125,000 to 17 local nonprofits working on projects that support health & well-being, education, and community development programs. The selected organizations and their projects are: Autism Academy…
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Colonial Life parent named a best place to work for women
July 2, 2019
Colonial Life’s parent company has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes. The ranking is based on an independent survey from a sample of 60,000…
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BlueCross and BlueChoice® receive customer service awards
May 7, 2019
For the sixth year in a row, the customer service advocates (CSAs) of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan have received recognition for providing superior service to the…
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CyberSC to present Annual Awards for Cyber Excellence at 3rd Annual Cybersecurity Summit in Greenville on May 16th
May 6, 2019CyberSC announced the recipients of the 2019 CyberSC Awards for Cyber Excellence. Award recipients in three categories – Industry, Government, and Academia – will be recognized at the SC Chamber…
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Theodore & Associates Insurance choose United Way of the Midlands as its “Commit to Cola” charity of the quarter
April 24, 2019
Theodore & Associates announced donations from its quarterly referral program “Commit to Cola” will support United Way of the Midlands. “We are thrilled to be supporting United Way’s incredible mission…
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Dovetail Insurance
April 23, 2019
We are Dovetail – the insurance specialists with technology on our side. Dovetail’s leading quote, bind and issue platform for small commercial policies streamlines business and helps you work smarter.…
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Michael Ferber named CEO of Dovetail Insurance
April 23, 2019
Dovetail Insurance, an InsurTech company that serves independent agents providing small commercial insurance, today announced the appointment of Michael Ferber as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Dovetail is a member of Victor,…
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Colonial Life recognizes top customer service employees
March 21, 2019Fifty-one Columbia-based employees of Colonial Life and Unum were recently recognized for superior customer service. The group selected for the company’s prestigious Aspire program was chosen from more than…
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Brenda Dominy joins South Risk Management’s service team
March 11, 2019
Brenda Dominy has joined South Risk Management as an account manager in the Property and Casualty division. Formerly with Willis Towers Watson, Brenda specialized in serving large, complex construction entities.…
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Colonial Life names new vice president of marketing
February 27, 2019
Carolyn Ewing-Turner has taken on the role of vice president of marketing at Colonial Life. In her new role, Ewing-Turner will drive Colonial Life marketing strategy to address business needs…
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David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc. announces new leadership roles
February 26, 2019David M. Gilston Insurance Agency, Inc.,with offices in Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, S.C., announced several key leadership changes effective February 1. President | Tom Swayne, RHU, CLU, CASL, REBC, FLMI,…
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Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program
February 25, 2019iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…
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Applications now open for iTs|SC’s Leadership Insurance program
February 25, 2019
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, has opened applications for the 2019 class of its signature Leadership Insurance program. The program – now entering its sixth year – exists…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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HUB Carolinas announces Suzanne Flynn as Client Services Consultant
February 19, 2019
Insurance brokerage in the Southeast adds talent to manage relationships across Carolinas HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that…
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Henry Haitz joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as Charleston market leader
February 13, 2019
Former publisher of The State newspaper joins prominent Southeast insurance brokerage HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Henry…
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Guy Furay selected into Healthcare.gov’s 2019 Elite Circle of Champions
February 4, 2019Upstate insurance leader, Guy Furay, has been selected as one of Healthcare.gov’s 2019 Elite Circle of Champions. The national recognition is awarded to insurance brokers who have helped more than…
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HUB Carolinas announces Cord Love as new advisor in Greenville office
February 1, 2019HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced that Cord Love has been promoted to advisor in its Greenville office. Most…
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Colonial Life celebrates King’s legacy through volunteerism
January 28, 2019
More than 60 employees took time out of their work week to strengthen the community. Colonial Life employees honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in…
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HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage announces Tim Smith as new Chief Sales Officer
January 23, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced the naming of Tim Smith as Chief Sales Officer for the Carolinas region.…
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HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage announces Kevin Williams as commercial insurance advisor
January 23, 2019
HUB Carolinas, a region of HUB International, the sixth largest insurance brokerage in the world, recently announced the naming of Kevin Williams as a commercial insurance advisor in its Charleston…
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Companion Life awarded 17th consecutive A+ rating from A.M. Best
January 11, 2019
A.M. Best Company, which describes itself as the world’s oldest and most influential insurance rating and information source, designated Companion Life Insurance Co., (including its subsidiaries Niagara Life and Health…
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Turbeville Insurance Agency recognized for third consecutive year in 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™
December 19, 2018
Turbeville Insurance Agency has been named to the 2018 Grant Thornton South Carolina 100™ (SC100), which ranks the state’s largest private companies by revenue. The complete list was released in…
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BlueCross employees volunteered 18,000 hours in 2018
December 19, 2018
In 2018, nearly 6,000 BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees logged 18,000 volunteer hours in support of established nonprofits, which translates into $444,420 in monetary value according to Independent Sector,…
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Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
December 10, 2018Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…
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Colonial Life employees finish annual United Way Campaign with outstanding results
December 10, 2018
Colonial Life and its employees, valued long-time supporters of United Way of the Midlands, completed their 2018 United Way campaign raising more than $388,000. “Because of their strong commitment to…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader
December 7, 2018
HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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Ann Begnaud joins HUB Carolinas Insurance Brokerage as new personal lines practice leader
December 6, 2018HUB Carolinas — one of the most prominent insurance, risk services and employee benefits firms in the Carolinas headquartered in Columbia, S.C. — recently announced that Ann Begnaud has joined…
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iTs|SC hosts industry leaders for “Cybersecurity & Insurance” panel discussion
December 5, 2018iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will host a panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Insurance on Friday, December 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. as part of its Executive…
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iTs|SC hosts industry leaders for “Cybersecurity & Insurance” panel discussion
December 5, 2018
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will host a panel discussion on Cybersecurity & Insurance on Friday, December 7 from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. as part of its Executive…
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Colonial Life ranked No. 1 in customer service for disability insurance
November 26, 2018
Colonial Life has been recognized as one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service for 2019 by Newsweek magazine. Colonial Life was named the top customer service provider in disability…
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Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact
November 13, 2018Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…
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Colonial Life honored by S.C. Chamber for charitable impact
November 13, 2018
Colonial Life, a company that has shown commitment to community engagement and giving throughout its 80-year history, will be recognized this month with the SC Branded Charitable Impact Award from…
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iTs|SC announces graduation of 2018 Leadership Insurance class
November 9, 2018
The 2018 class of Leadership Insurance graduated last month at Midlands Technical College Northeast Campus. As part of the course, the graduates presented their class project – a pilot program intended…
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Colonial Life names new VP of technology
November 8, 2018Andrei Girenkov has been named the new vice president of technology for Colonial Life. Girenkov brings more than 15 years of technology experience in the financial services industry. He’s a…
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Colonial Life names new VP of technology
November 8, 2018
Andrei Girenkov has been named the new vice president of technology for Colonial Life. Girenkov brings more than 15 years of technology experience in the financial services industry. He’s a…
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HUB International to match up to $50,000 for hurricane relief
November 5, 2018
HUB International’s regional offices are working hard to contribute to disaster relief in the Carolinas and surrounding areas, thanks to HUB International’s HUB GIVES program. The sixth largest insurance, benefits…
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South Risk Management named one of SC’s Fastest Growing Companies
October 31, 2018South Risk Management, a Columbia-based full-service risk management company specializing in insurance, bonds and employee benefits, has been named the 14th fastest-growing small company in South Carolina for 2018 by…
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South Risk Management named one of SC’s Fastest Growing Companies
October 31, 2018
South Risk Management, a Columbia-based full-service risk management company specializing in insurance, bonds and employee benefits, has been named the 14th fastest-growing small company in South Carolina for 2018 by…
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Colonial Life customers share lessons learned battling breast cancer
October 30, 2018One in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lives, as more than 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer…
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Colonial Life customers share lessons learned battling breast cancer
October 30, 2018One in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer during their lives, as more than 300,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, according to the American Cancer…
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Brian Beatson joins employee benefits division at South Risk Management
October 15, 2018Brian K. Beatson has joined South Risk Management as a member of the Employee Benefits team. Brian has worked in the broker agency side of the business for 18 years…
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Brian Beatson joins employee benefits division at South Risk Management
October 15, 2018
Brian K. Beatson has joined South Risk Management as a member of the Employee Benefits team. Brian has worked in the broker agency side of the business for 18 years…
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Turbeville Insurance Agency hires Graham Gardner as Vice President of Large Construction Insurance
October 12, 2018
Turbeville Insurance Agency (TIA) recently hired Graham Gardner to join the company’s Columbia location as the Vice President of Large Construction Insurance. Gardner has over 20 years of experience in…
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Furay named Elite Circle Champion by HealthCare.gov for the third year in a row
October 3, 2018An Upstate insurance leader has been recognized as one of Healthcare.gov’s Elite Circle of Champions for the third consecutive year. This national designation is given to insurance brokers who have…
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AgFirst, CoBank donate to hurricane relief efforts
September 21, 2018
AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, which is part of a system that supports rural communities and agriculture throughout the United States, has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross’ hurricane relief…
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Turbeville Insurance Agency hires Jack Godbold to spearhead Small Commercial Insurance division
September 21, 2018
Turbeville Insurance Agency (TIA) recently hired Jack Godbold to the company’s executive team as the Small Commercial Lines Director. In this role, Godbold will also oversee many of TIA’s high…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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Colonial Life CEO named Distinguished Alum at UT-Chattanooga
September 17, 2018
Over the past four years under the leadership of President and CEO Tim Arnold, Colonial Life has become one of the nation’s fastest-growing voluntary benefits provider. Now protecting more than…
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What Impacts Car Insurance Rates?
September 11, 2018By Mike and Blake DuBose Have you ever wondered why your automobile insurance rate is what it is? Even if you were to find a person with the same…
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