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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Colonial Life names Richard Shaffer to senior vice president role
February 17, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Richard Shaffer of Columbia has been named senior vice president of Growth Markets and the Enrollment Center for Colonial Life. In this new role, Shaffer leads strategy…
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Colonial Life’s Will Greene wins national recognition
February 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Will Greene has been named by Employee Benefit Adviser magazine to its list of 20 Rising Stars in Advising for 2017. EBA, a leading national benefits industry…
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Colonial Life’s Will Greene wins national recognition
February 9, 2017
COLUMBIA, SC – Will Greene has been named by Employee Benefit Adviser magazine to its list of 20 Rising Stars in Advising for 2017. EBA, a leading national benefits industry…
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Unum Group reports fourth quarter 2016 results
February 1, 2017
Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) today reported net income of $248.0 million ($1.07 per diluted common share) for the fourth quarter of 2016, compared to net income of $226.1 million ($0.93…
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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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iTs|SC to host Executive Speaker Series featuring Robert Hartwig
December 5, 2016
iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will be hosting its next Executive Speaker Series on December 7th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the IT-oLogy Auditorium. This session will feature Robert…
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iTs|SC to host Executive Speaker Series featuring Robert Hartwig
December 4, 2016iTs|SC, Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster, will be hosting its next Executive Speaker Series on December 7th from 8:30-10:00 a.m. at the IT-oLogy Auditorium. This session will feature Robert…
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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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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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Richland Library offers free consultations on health care coverage
October 30, 2016
Richland County is the second largest uninsured county in South Carolina at 12%, according to data from Enroll America. As Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) nears, Richland…
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iTs|SC Executive Speaker Series presents Women in Insurance and IT
October 20, 2016iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host the latest in their ongoing Executive Speaker Series: Women in Insurance and IT, to be held Wednesday, October 26th at Columbia…
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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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iTs|SC Executive Speaker Series presents Women in Insurance and IT
October 20, 2016
iTs|SC: Columbia’s Insurance Technology & Services Cluster will host the latest in their ongoing Executive Speaker Series: Women in Insurance and IT, to be held Wednesday, October 26th at Columbia…
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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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Bob Hartwig, Co-Director, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center, University of South Carolina
October 3, 2016
The mission of the MidlandsBiz Podcast series is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: …
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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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iTs|SC plans careers in insurance mixer for Midlands students
September 21, 2016iTs|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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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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Zubie Teen App debuts, offering peace of mind for parents, richer understanding of driving behavior for insurers
September 6, 2016
Zubie, a leading connected-car platform and telematics provider, has bolstered its suite of family-friendly consumer and usage-based insurance (UBI) solutions with the introduction of its Zubie Teen App. The Zubie…
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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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Select Health executives participate in Principal for a Day program
March 29, 2016
Three executives at Select Health of South Carolina were selected to participate in the Principal for a Day program presented by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce Wednesday, March 2.…
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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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