5 students awarded annual SCHBSIF scholarship, awards dinner held
August 3, 2017Five SC Students Receive College Scholarships from Workers’ Compensation Insurer SCHB Self Insurers Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of their 20172018 Scholarship Award Program. Five $1,000 scholarships were…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Graham proposes Obamacare replacement
July 13, 2017
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) brought forward a new approach to health care reform that would redirect much of the current federal funding for Obamacare health insurance – an…
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Furay wins third Soaring Eagle Award
March 22, 2017
Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) with a 2017 Soaring Eagle Award. The Soaring Eagle Award is the…
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Furay wins third Soaring Eagle Award
March 22, 2017
Guy Furay, owner of The Insurance Source, has been honored by The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) with a 2017 Soaring Eagle Award. The Soaring Eagle Award is the…
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Canal Insurance Company re-elects and adds two to its Board Of Directors
March 7, 2017
The Shareholders of Canal Insurance Company at the Company’s Annual Meeting re-elected Mr. Lansing Crane, Mr. Victor Lund, Mr. David Pauly, Mr. William R. Timmons, III, Ms. Ann Pelham Cullen,…
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Canal Insurance Company announces key promotions
February 1, 2017
GREENVILLE, SC – Canal Insurance Company announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Paul Brocklebank as its Chief Operating Officer and Laura Beth Medley as Vice President, Human…
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Financial assistance increases as health insurance premiums increase
October 31, 2016
South Carolinians will be relieved to know that the Affordable Care Act protects consumers as it was designed to do with financial assistance increasing along with premiums. 8 out of…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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SCAHU provides agent website for open enrollment assistance
October 20, 2016
With the open enrollment season approaching, the South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) has provided the public with a way to search health insurance agents in South Carolina online…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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The Allstate Foundation awards YMCA of Greenville $30,000 grant
September 30, 2016
The YMCA of Greenville was recently awarded a grant from The Allstate Foundation to support the Y’s youth and wellness programs. The $30,000 grant is dedicated to for The YMCA…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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Governor Nikki Haley proclaims September as Life Insurance Awareness Month
August 31, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) announced that Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed September as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Life Insurance Awareness Month encourages all South Carolinians…
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South Carolina Association of Health underwriters elects new leadership
August 10, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) announces its 2016-2017 Officers, Board of Directors and Chapter Representatives. Eric Wells, Southeastern Insurance Consultants, LLC (Columbia) was elected president; Frank McGill, BlueChoice HealthPlan…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance acquired by Hub International
July 27, 2016
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage, announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of KeenanSuggs Insurance Inc. (KeenanSuggs). Terms of the acquisition were not…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors of South Carolina announces newly elected Board members
June 30, 2016
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA-SC) is announcing their newly elected Board members. The new Board members were sworn in on June 25, 2016 at the NAIFA-SC…
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The Insurance Source to host free seminar for small business owners
June 30, 2016
The Insurance Source will offer a free seminar next month at the Greenville Chamber to help small business owners better understand employer provided insurance. The event is scheduled for July…
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Canal Insurance Company announces new CEO
June 8, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Lansing Crane, Chair of Canal Insurance Company’s Board of Directors, announced last week that the Board has accepted the resignation of David Firstenberg, who has been Chief…
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Insurance Applications Group ranked #2 in the U.S.
May 25, 2016
Employee Benefit Advisor (EBA), the nation’s leading online source of benefit news to the broker and advisor community, has recognized Insurance Applications Group Inc. (IAG) of Greenville, S.C. as the…
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Insurance Applications Group ranked #2 in the U.S.
May 24, 2016
Employee Benefit Advisor (EBA), the nation’s leading online source of benefit news to the broker and advisor community, has recognized Insurance Applications Group Inc. (IAG) of Greenville, S.C. as the…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 8, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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Furay recognized with national Soaring Eagle Award for the second time
April 7, 2016
GREER, SC – The National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) has awarded Guy Furay with the Soaring Eagle Award. This is the second year in a row that Furay, who…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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KeenanSuggs recognizes Executive Advisors at Best Partners Banquet
March 10, 2016
KeenanSuggs hosted the firm’s annual BEST Partners Banquet awarding the Executive Advisor designation. This designation recognizes advisors demonstrating quality leadership and exceptional production. Robbie Bowers, Ad Boyle, Eric Elkins, Darren…
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Biggs earns social media recognition
March 9, 2016
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source’s Amy Biggs has earned the Social Media Professional Certificate from Syracuse University. Biggs joined The Insurance Source as the company’s First Impressions Specialist in…
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Biggs earns social media recognition
March 9, 2016
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source’s Amy Biggs has earned the Social Media Professional Certificate from Syracuse University. Biggs joined The Insurance Source as the company’s First Impressions Specialist in…
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NICB Summit focuses on fraud in South Carolina
February 4, 2016
Organized fraud rings are active in South Carolina, taking advantage of the state’s lack of resources to investigate and prosecute insurance fraud. That was the message that some 150 law…
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Select Health of South Carolina celebrating 20 years
December 8, 2015Founded in 1995, Select Health of South Carolina and First Choice, the state’s first and largest Medicaid health plan, are celebrating 20 years of helping people get care, stay well…
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SC Blues remind consumers first ACA deadline approaches
December 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross® BlueShield® and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina remind consumers interested in purchasing individual or family insurance for 2016 that they must sign up by Dec. 15…
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WellCare offers expanded plans for South Carolina seniors
November 30, 2015WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) will offer seniors an expanded variety of Medicare Advantage plans in South Carolina for 2016 that provide more benefits and services than Original Medicare.…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 10, 2015
With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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Cover Carolina simplifies the search for ObamaCare for citizens of SC at no cost to shoppers
November 9, 2015With the federal government health insurance marketplace deadline of December 15th, the window to enroll in a health plan, or switch plans, is rapidly approaching. But many South Carolina residents…
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Greenville insurance agency raises $15,000 for local charity
November 4, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – ECM Solutions, one of the largest privately owned independent insurance agencies in the Carolina’s, raised and donated $15,000 to Pendleton Place from a 5K Race benefitting the charity back…
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Scott Graves succeeds Jim Deyling as President of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Private Business
October 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Effective Jan., 1, 2016, Scott Graves, president of BlueChoice® HealthPlan, will succeed Jim Deyling as president of the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina private business division. In July,…
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The Insurance Source looks to better serve Hispanic community
October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has hired the company’s first bilingual Customer Service Specialist. Filomena Novoa brings nearly 30 years of experience to The Insurance Source. Her career began…
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The Insurance Source looks to better serve Hispanic community
October 26, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has hired the company’s first bilingual Customer Service Specialist. Filomena Novoa brings nearly 30 years of experience to The Insurance Source. Her career began…
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Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company agrees to wind down its operations
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Consumers’ Choice Health Insurance Company (Consumers’ Choice) has agreed to a voluntary run-off and will not offer health insurance coverage in 2016. “This was a difficult decision…
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Greenville Insurance Agency to Present Proceeds Raised from Charity Fundraiser
October 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – – ECM Solutions, one of the largest privately owned independent insurance agencies in the Carolina’s, held a 5K Race for Pendleton Place in August, and will be donating…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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The Insurance Source named Chamber Small Business of the Month
October 19, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Insurance Source has been named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for November 2015. The Insurance Source was founded by Guy Furay in 2005.…
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NICB agents process soaked vehicles from South Carolina floods
October 15, 2015
DES PLAINES, IL – As South Carolina struggles to recover from record-breaking rainfall and flooding, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) is working with law enforcement agencies, insurance and car rental…
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Guy Furay, President, The Insurance Source
September 14, 2015
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with Guy…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
September 10, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Amy Biggs as its First Impression Specialist. A 2015 graduate of Ohio University, Biggs brings expertise in customer service, social media, blog…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
September 10, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Amy Biggs as its First Impression Specialist. A 2015 graduate of Ohio University, Biggs brings expertise in customer service, social media, blog…
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The Insurance Source hires new agent
July 1, 2015
GREER, SC – The Insurance Source has added Kendra Heyward as its newest agent. A Charleston native, Heyward brings more than a decade of experience in the insurance industry to…
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