iTs|SC plans careers in insurance mixer for Midlands students
September 21, 2016
iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host a Careers in Insurance mixer for students in the Midlands as well as recent graduates. The mixer, to be held on…
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Colonial Life offers new juvenile life insurance plan
September 7, 2016
Parents and grandparents have a new option to begin a lifetime of affordable protection for children through a new juvenile whole life insurance plan from Colonial Life. “The younger a…
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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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Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
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Bauknight Pietras and Stormer named to US Captive Service Awards shortlist
July 13, 2016
Bauknight Pietras & Stormer, P.A. was recently named to the “shortlist” of finalists in the CPA Firm category for the 2016 US Captive Services Awards. Nominations were open to all…
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Karen Fenters named 2016 Outstading CSR of Year for SC
July 11, 2016
The National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research has announced that Karen Fenters, of Strovis Insurance Agency headquartered in Georgetown, SC, is the 2016 Outstanding CSR of the Year recipient…
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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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Colonial Life launches new educator leadership program
June 27, 2016
Program will build stronger ties between educators, business and community leaders COLUMBIA, SC – School’s out for summer, but a select group of administrators, principals and other school executives…
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Colonial Life donates $6,000 in Challenge for Charity
June 15, 2016
Media members competed in annual quiz show on behalf of their favorite charities. COLUMBIA, SC – The State newspaper bested seven other media teams in today’s 15th annual Colonial Life…
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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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M. B. Kahn renovates historic Seibels building in Columbia
June 6, 2016The Seibels Bruce Group, Inc. (Seibels) is partnering with M. B. Kahn Construction Co., Inc. to complete renovations of its historic headquarters located at 1501 Lady Street in Columbia. Since…
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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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South Carolina insurance consumers one step closer to going paperless
May 12, 2016The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) commends the South Carolina Senate Banking and Insurance Committee for passing HB 3969, which will allow insurance policyholders to conduct policyholder transactions…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina named in Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers
April 18, 2016
Forbes magazine included BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in its annual ranking of America’s Best Employers. The company was one of four BlueCross companies included, ranking 15th in the insurance…
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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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Unum announces agreement to acquire Louisiana-based Starmount Life Insurance Company
April 4, 2016
Dental and vision benefits to boost company’s growth plans Unum announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire H&J Capital, LLC, parent of Starmount Life Insurance Company…
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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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Unum and Colonial Life launch new websites to connect with America’s workers
March 7, 2016
WorkWell and WorkLife cover the “news” of the workplace Two new websites – WorkWell and WorkLife – from employee benefit leaders Unum and Colonial Life help consumers make the most…
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Colonial Life contributes $2.4 million to community organizations
March 1, 2016
Company and employees combine efforts to benefit region’s nonprofits Colonial Life and its employees teamed up to contribute more than $2.4 million across the region last year. The multi-million-dollar…
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National Title “Super-alliance” Opens Doors for Business
February 15, 2016Single entry technology portal among differentiators for The 12th Floor Group A dozen national title insurance agencies and settlement services law firms have aligned as a national consortium to be…
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National Title “Super-alliance” Opens Doors for Business
February 15, 2016
Single entry technology portal among differentiators for The 12th Floor Group A dozen national title insurance agencies and settlement services law firms have aligned as a national consortium to be…
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South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier
February 4, 2016South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…
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South Risk Management named to President’s Club by large insurance carrier
February 4, 2016
South Risk Management (SRM) received a business honor from super-regional insurance carrier FCCI Insurance Group when SRM was recently awarded the President’s Club designation by FCCI. SRM is one of…
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KeenanSuggs Insurance launches website and brand refresh
February 1, 2016
KeenanSuggs Insurance announced the launch of a newly enhanced website and brand update (www.keenansuggs.com). According to Tommy Suggs, President and CEO, these changes reflect a growing company remaining true to…
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Health insurance open enrollment to close
January 25, 2016
BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina urge people not yet enrolled in a 2016 health insurance plan to sign up before the Jan. 31 deadline,…
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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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SC Blues Health coach training program earns national accreditation
November 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The National Consortium for Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches has accredited the programs used by BlueCross®BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina to train…
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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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State Farm welcomes new agent Nick Shelly
November 9, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – State Farm is pleased to welcome new agent Nick Shelly to its family of Good Neighbor Agents in West Columbia, SC. The Nick Shelly Agency is…
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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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SC BlueChoice names Lloyd Kapp medical director
November 4, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Lloyd M. Kapp Jr., M.D., has been named medical director for BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina. Kapp will have substantial involvement in strategic issues, such as organizational direction,…
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Colonial Life once again named top benefits partner in national awards
November 3, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company once again has been named the top benefits carrier by brokers across the country. In the 2015 Benefits Selling Readers’ Choice Awards,…
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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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Colonial Life awards $26,000 to Richland One teachers
October 26, 2015
Grants support innovative and creative lesson ideas in the classroom COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life is awarding $26,000 in grants to 32 teachers in Richland One through its Strong Schools…
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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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Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina
October 21, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…
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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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South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services
September 24, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…
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South Risk Management to increase employee benefits services
September 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Risk Management (SRM) announced it is expanding its employee benefits sales team with the addition of Nick Gilger as an employee benefit account executive. Previously in…
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