LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
May 01, 2020

Most car insurance companies are returning billions of dollars to their customers. This happens because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Statistics show that travel dropped about 50% since shelter-in-place restriction began. Drivers can expect to receive relief anytime between now and June, depending on the insurer. No matter the method the insurer chooses to offer the relief, it will be automatically applied to the customers’ accounts.

Car insurance companies are offering money-back in three different ways:

• Refunds. Car insurance companies like Allstate, Liberty Mutual, American Family, AAA, Nationwide, and others are offering refunds ranging from $50 per covered vehicle to 15-25% of a customer’s premium.
• Credits. This is another method used by car insurance providers to offer relief to affected customers. Major insurance providers like State Farm, Geico, MetLife, Mercury Insurance, and USAA are among those who are giving credits between 15 and 25%.
• Temporary premium reductions. Some insurance providers are helping their customers by offering a temporary premium reduction for the months of April and May. Among those providers, there is Farmers Insurance.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

“In these difficult times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many drivers are facing financial difficulties and are having trouble paying for their insurance bills. Fortunately, more and more car insurance companies understand that we are all facing difficult times and are willing to help their customers by offering them relief in one form or another,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

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Instec and Aon have partnered on several other opportunities in the commercial auto space. Applying a single platform from Instec enables efficiencies across our business. This is simply an expansion of a long-standing and successful relationship.

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (PRWEB)
April 29, 2020

Instec, the market leader in software for complex commercial insurance, announced today that its Instec Policy system has been chosen as the platform for a multi-state small fleet transportation program from Aon Affinity.

Aon Affinity is a division of Aon plc, a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions to clients around the globe. Aon Affinity specializes in programs and specialty solutions for affinity organizations and their members. In November 2019, the company announced a new motor-carrier insurance program that adjusts rates monthly based on driving behavior. The program is offered exclusively through CarrierHQ’s mobile-friendly online portal and covers fleets with 20 or fewer trucks.

“Instec and Aon have partnered on several other opportunities in the commercial auto space. Applying a single platform from Instec enables efficiencies across our business. This is simply an expansion of a long-standing and successful relationship,” said Mark Nunes, Senior Vice President at Aon Affinity.

The offering taps third-party data, real-time driving analytics, and a proprietary rating algorithm to score each driver. Premiums are adjusted monthly for each truck based on driver scores.

“Together with Instec and CarrierHQ, we’ve created a more accurate and efficient rating, quoting, and issuing environment, and an improved customer experience for small fleet trucking,” said Nunes.

The small fleet program is being rolled out nationwide in all states except New York, Alaska, and Hawaii.

About Aon Affinity

Aon Affinity is a trade name for Affinity Insurance Services, Inc. Aon Affinity combines the specialized knowledge of affinity program management with the extensive resources of a global company to help clients achieve their goals. With an innovative approach to program strategy, from the design of products and services to the delivery of the marketing message, Aon Affinity offers full-service capabilities, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to deliver value to clients. Visit http://www.aon.com/affinity for more information.

About Instec

Instec’s unique approach to systems for the insurance industry enables P&C carriers, MGAs and MGUs to launch programs and specialty offerings from start to first quote in as little as four weeks. With built-in bureau content and reusable business rules, Instec systems provide a platform for innovation with reduced risk. And with cloud-based deployment and subscription-based pricing, insurers can test new programs at a low cost of entry and scale up affordably as the business grows. To learn more, visit http://www.instec-corp.com

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WA Green Ribbon Schools Plaque

How these Washington Green Ribbon Schools have addressed sustainability and other environmental issues is impressive.

SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 30, 2020

California Casualty congratulates the Washington schools and school districts that have been recognized as U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools this year. Recipients were selected for their successes in reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, and offering effective sustainability education.

As the Washington Green Ribbon Schools Sponsor, California Casualty is providing $1,000 to each designee to continue sustainability efforts or to help with travel expenses to the national honors ceremony this August in Washington, D.C.

Receiving this honor for their commitment to healthy, safe, and sustainable learning environments, the 2020 Washington Green Ribbon Schools Program recipients are:

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  Carl Sandburg Elementary/Discovery Community School (CSE/DCS), Kirkland, WA
• Montessori Children’s House (MCH), Redmond, WA
• Pullman Public Schools (PPS), Pullman, WA
• Seattle Public Schools (SPS), Seattle, WA
• Wahluke School District (WSD), Mattawa, WA

They are among 39 schools, 11 districts and five postsecondary institutions across the nation that achieved the honor.

Elizabeth Schmitz, Environmental and Sustainability Education Program Supervisor at the Washington Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, is also being recognized for her efforts to advance school sustainability.

To reach Green Ribbon School status, the districts and schools had to meet three key pillars:

• Pillar 1: Reduce environmental impacts and costs
• Pillar 2: Improve the health and wellness of schools, students and staff
• Pillar 3: Provide effective environmental and sustainability education, incorporating Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM); civic skills and green career pathways

The comprehensive list of 2020 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools is available online at https://www2.ed.gov/programs/green-ribbon-schools/awards.html

The Carl Sandburg Elementary and Discovery Community School (CSE/DCS) cares about protecting the planet. Together they are one community where environmental stewardship has become a valued cultural norm for teachers, students, and the community.

The nomination package for Sandburg/DCS outlining all that they have done and continue to do to earn this honor is available at https://www.greenstrides.org/sites/default/files/webform/nomination-package-256.pdf

Montessori Children’s House (MCH) provides a holistic educational experience. The

School’s mission is, “Nurture AND Nature: developing your child’s individual passions and strengths because today’s child is tomorrow’s future.” The student green team was founded ten years ago and has worked to help the school community think about how seemingly small everyday choices have a broader impact.

The MCH nomination package with details surrounding their efforts is available at https://www.greenstrides.org/sites/default/files/webform/nomination-package-263.pdf

Pullman Public Schools (PPS) established a sustainability committee to support overall district operations and individual building goals to reduce environmental impacts, improve health and wellness, and enhance environmental and sustainability education. The foundation of this work involves partnering with community organizations with like-minded sustainability missions, to increase the breadth and depth of sustainability education for all 2,815 students in PPS. The committee consists of teachers from each of the district’s six schools, several administrators, and a high school student that is passionate about environmental conservation.

The nomination package with the information about the comprehensive plan PPS made to reduce energy consumption, improve performance, and implement sustainability efforts in the district is online at https://www.greenstrides.org/sites/default/files/webform/nomination-package-265.pdf

All schools at Seattle Public Schools (SPS) are encouraged to create green teams and become certified with Washington Green Schools. SPS has certified five schools per year on average for the last 10 years. Underpinning its work are the district’s resource conservation policies and guidelines, which are both aspirational and providing specific guidance in shaping resource conservation at SPS.

SPS prioritizes the advancement of student wellness and safety in order to pursue positive student outcomes and accomplishes Green goals through a comprehensive effort across interdisciplinary teams that have unique skill sets. The Green goals and mission of SPS are accomplished by district staff, students, parents, and volunteers, and through numerous partnerships with community organizations.

View the details surrounding their efforts at https://www.greenstrides.org/sites/default/files/webform/nomination-package-259.pdf

Many people across the Wahluke School District (WSD) are involved in helping achieve the district’s green goals. WSD goals are to provide fun, hands on, learning experiences for students; support teachers with professional development and access to cross-curricular learning activities for their classes; and become visible in, and communicate with, the larger community. WSD will continue to build partnerships with supporting organizations, apply for grants to support our projects, and reduce operating costs in the district.

The WSD nomination narrative is available at https://www.greenstrides.org/sites/default/files/webform/RevisedNominationPackage_WSD_3-23-2020.pdf

California Casualty Assistant Vice President, Brian Goodman, who attended the virtual presentations, said, “Our world is a fragile place. The sustainability efforts of Washington schools are impressive. We are honored to support this valuable program and congratulate all who have achieved this commendable status.”

About U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools and Green Strides

Created in 2011, the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) award encourages state education, health, and environment authorities, stakeholders, and school communities to consider matters of facilities, health and environment comprehensively, strengthening the critical collaborations that ensure all of our nation’s schools are healthier, safer, and more sustainable.

In early 2013, the Green Strides website was added to connect all school communities with free, publicly-available resources such as webinars, case studies, promising practices and collaboration so that all schools can make progress across every Pillar of the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award.

In 2015, to offer a more dynamic and user-friendly web portal, Green Strides was moved off of ed.gov through the generous assistance of the Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council.

About California Casualty

Founded in 1914, California Casualty has been providing educators trusted auto and home insurance since 1951. As the endorsed benefit partner for NEA Member Benefits in Washington since 2001, California Casualty offers members exceptional rates, waived deductibles for vandalism or collisions to your vehicle parked at school, holiday or summer skip payment options and free Identity Defense protection. Learn how to save by getting a quote at http://www.calcas.com, or by calling 1.800.800.9410.

“During this time of crisis, the insurance companies are helping their customers by offering refunds. However, drivers who are looking to save more money on their insurance can do that after making some wise decisions”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
April 27, 2020

Although many insurers are already offering refunds during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are other ways that can help drivers pay lower premiums. Drivers are still required to carry car insurance in 48 out of 50 states, even though millions of US drivers have cut down on driving and are following orders to stay home. As auto insurance claims decline along with traffic in a time of social distancing, drivers should contact their insurers regarding potential refunds in the coming months. Major car insurance companies such as Allstate, Geico, Nationwide, Progressive, and others have already committed to offering premium refunds.

Although canceling the policy might be tempting during this crisis, drivers are advised to not do that to avoid paying a penalty. Instead, they can follow the next steps to lower their premiums:

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  Save money with comparison shopping. Insurance providers use their own formulas to calculate premiums for their drivers. The same driver can receive different premium prices from different providers for similar insurance policies. Drivers can save even $1,000 per year by just comparing different offers.
• Switch to pay-per-mile insurance. Drivers who are using their cars to drive fewer miles than the average driver should look for an insurer that offers a pay-per-mile insurance plan. Based on their driving behavior and the number of miles driven, drivers who choose these types of plans can see a huge drop in the amount they pay on their insurance.
• Drivers who drive less than usual should contact their insurers. One of the factors insurance companies use when calculating monthly premiums is the estimated annual mileage. If their policy is up for renewal, drivers should update their insurers about their lower mileage estimates. However, insurance companies have different methods of evaluating this factor and there is no guarantee that the premiums will be lowered.
• Make changes to the coverage. There are some situations in which drivers may have too much coverage. Drivers who own older cars with little value should avoid paying for unnecessary coverage like collision and comprehensive insurance. In this time of crisis, drivers should avoid paying more than the state’s minim required insurance.
• Check the discounts. Drivers should contact their insurers and check if they are eligible for discounts. Students can get a discount if they have good grades, while older drivers can get a senior discount.
• Consider comprehensive-only insurance for extra vehicles. Families that own two or more vehicles, should consider storing the extra vehicles and cover them with comprehensive-only insurance. By doing so, the vehicles will be covered against incidents that occur while not driving, such as theft, or weather and fire damage. Insurance companies will require drivers to keep their cars in storage for a designated period of time that is usually at least 30 days. During this period, drivers are not allowed to take their cars for a drive.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

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“We could not be more excited to see Ullico Casualty Group’s continued commitment to provide best in class solutions for their policyholders,” said Mike Naclerio, President and CEO of Enquiron.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
April 27, 2020

Ullico Casualty Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Ullico Inc., today announced that it has expanded Ullico Resource Center for Organized Labor. With Enquiron®, Ullico Casualty Group’s Cyber Liability policyholders will receive complimentary access to a variety of cybersecurity tools and resources to aid their loss control strategies such as a toll-free expert advice line and online training. Fiduciary Liability and Union Liability policyholders will also benefit from cybersecurity resources, in addition to their HR and fiduciary-related content, tools and advice through Ullico Resource Center.

”Cybersecurity threats change rapidly for our multiemployer benefit fund and union clients,” says Tina Fletcher, President of Ullico Casualty Group. “Trustees are looking for guidance on how to protect themselves in an evolving claims landscape, so we are proud to offer a Cybersecurity enhancement to Ullico Resource Center, through our partnership with Enquiron.”

The current solution includes access to fiduciary content, tools, and pre-claim advice, in addition to award-winning employment law content, including articles, guides, HR resources, tools to easily build an employee handbook, online staff training, and more. The enhancement expands Ullico Resource Center to now include a variety of cybersecurity resources, including a cyber assessment, customizable incident response plan, online cybersecurity training, phishing testing for employees…and more!

“Ullico recognizes the ever-growing needs of their client-base. We could not be more excited to see Ullico Casualty Group’s continued commitment to provide best in class solutions for their policyholders,” said Mike Naclerio, President and CEO of Enquiron. “Enquiron will continue to engage Ullico clients so they can continue to experience the tremendous value Ullico is providing.”

ABOUT ULLICO

The Ullico Inc. family of companies provides insurance and investment solutions for labor organizations, union employers, institutional investors and union members. Founded 90 years ago, the company takes a proactive approach to anticipating labor’s needs, developing innovative financial and risk solutions and delivering value to our clients. Our products are tailored to promote financial security and stability for American workers.

The Ullico Inc. family of companies includes The Union Labor Life Insurance Company; Ullico Casualty Group, LLC.; Ullico Investment Company, LLC.; and Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc. For additional information, visit http://www.ullico.com.

ABOUT ENQUIRON

Enquiron, http://www.enquiron.com, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, provides consultative business solutions to employers in all 50 states, across various industries, sectors and sizes. Since 1996, Enquiron has revolutionized the way that services impacting Human Resources, Employment Law, Healthcare, Retirement, Cyber Security and more are delivered to and utilized by employers. Enquiron has locations across the United States and is a trusted partner to organizations who need specific answers to specific questions. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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