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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Allstate Agency owner Steve Peper hires Taylor Hoard
September 29, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Allstate Agency owner Steve Peper announced that Taylor Hoard has joined his team as the Agency Life & Retirement Specialist in the Charleston office. Taylor has over…
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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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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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Insurance Broker Palmer & Cay Re-Launches Operations in Texas
September 10, 2015
Howard McClure Named President of Texas Entity CHARLESTON, SC – Independent insurance broker Palmer & Cay has re-formed operations in Dallas, Texas with the naming of Howard H. McClure III as…
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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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Colonial Life announces enhanced disability product
September 1, 2015
New individual short-term disability product extends options for employees. COLUMBIA, SC – America’s workers have a new affordable way to help protect their families and lifestyles with Colonial Life’s newest…
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Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Annual review
September 1, 2015
by Molly A. Thomas Most Medicare recipients who have a prescription drug plan fail to understand the importance of an annual review. Knowing when to review, what you need…
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Health Empowerment Tour Coming to North Charleston
August 31, 2015
IMARA Woman Magazine Brings Health Empowerment Tour Presented by Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership to North Charleston Event features inspiring speakers and healthy lifestyle seminars NORTH CHARLESTON,…
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The Allstate Foundation and Points of Light help ensure Charleston residents are prepared for disaster
August 13, 2015
Allstate agency owners and community volunteers will help hundreds of citizens build free disaster preparedness kits at the City of Charleston’s First Day Festival CHARLESTON, SC – The Allstate Foundation and…
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Marsh to acquire Dovetail Insurance
August 6, 2015
NEW YORK, NY – Marsh, a global leader in insurance brokering and risk management, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Dovetail Insurance, a leading provider of insurance…
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S.C. BlueCross Selects Avalon Healthcare Solutions to Administer Lab Benefits
July 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice®HealthPlan of South Carolina will use Avalon Healthcare Solutions to administer a comprehensive suite of laboratory benefits management services, promoting continued access to…
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Colonial Life, GFOA white paper points path to benefits cost savings
July 28, 2015
Research report shows employers how a dependent eligibility program can save money. COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, in partnership with the Government Finance Officers Association, released…
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Rogers Townsend Shareholder Elected To National Default Industry Group Board Of Directors
July 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Rogers Townsend & Thomas, PC, announces that attorney John J. Hearn, a shareholder in the Firm’s Columbia office, was elected to the Board of Directors of the American…
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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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The Insurance Source promotes Williams
June 22, 2015
GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…
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The Insurance Source promotes Williams
June 22, 2015
GREER, SC – Kristina Williams has been promoted to Director of Operations for The Insurance Source, an independent brokerage specializing in health, life, disability and dental insurance. Kristina Williams joined…
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Colonial Life names four to new leadership posts
June 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co. recently named four professionals to new leadership posts within the company: Steve Bygott has been promoted to vice president, Market Development.…
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Colonial Life names four to new leadership posts
June 11, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co. recently named four professionals to new leadership posts within the company: Steve Bygott has been promoted to vice president, Market Development.…
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