ICW Group’s 2020 Safety Webinar Series starts Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. PST with a webinar on safety management.

“Making sure your workers are educated on safety best practices not only prevents injury and saves lives, it also reduces claims, saves money and increases productivity,” said Rick Fineman, VP, Risk Management at ICW Group.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

To educate workers’ compensation policyholders on best practices that keep workers safe, ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, announces its 2020 Safety Webinar Series covering a variety of topics including, slips, trips and falls, food worker safety and safety management.

This free series, which includes bi-monthly, 60-minute webinars over the course of the year, will identify a variety of workplace hazards and provide tangible injury-reduction solutions. While the webinars are designed for ICW Group policyholders, anyone can register and take advantage of these learning opportunities. The series kicks off next week on Thursday, Feb 20 at 11 a.m. PST with a session titled Step Up to Safety Management. Interested attendees can register here.

“Making sure your workers are educated on safety best practices not only prevents injury and saves lives, it also reduces claims, saves money and increases productivity,” said Rick Fineman, VP, Risk Management at ICW Group. “The ICW Group Safety Webinar Series is designed to teach businesses actionable ways to improve safety right now and build a culture of safety within their organization.”

Each webinar provides downloadable resources to help extend the lessons learned and are led by ICW Group professional Risk Management Consultants. As part of its ongoing commitment to policyholders, ICW Group updates the content of each year’s webinar series, often including feedback from participants, to deliver meaningful content. This year ICW Group is including new topics such as food worker safety and preventing falls from elevators, ladders and scaffolding along with bringing back its popular supervisor-focused Step Up to Safety Certificate Series.

“The five-part Step Up series covers safety management, investigations, culture and programs, and provides ways to enhance employee engagement and commitment to safety,” Fineman said. “Companies with a highly engaged workforce experience 50 percent fewer accidents. The Step Up series goes way beyond safety best practices and emphasizes how to get your employees on board for the long term.”

Registration is now open for the following webinar topics:

While the final schedule for the second half of the year will be released at a later date, preliminary topics include transitional work programs, safety observations, machine guarding and a popular non-safety-specific topic on preventing workers’ compensation fraud.

Past webinars and resources are available On Demand. To receive alerts when registration opens for future webinars, contact webinars@icwgroup.com.

About ICW Group

Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held insurance company domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Property, Auto and Workers’ Compensation insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims, and is committed to meeting the needs of its policyholders and elevating the trusted agents and brokers who advise them. More information is available at http://www.icwgroup.com, http://www.twitter.com/ICWGroup, http://www.linkedin.com/companies/icw-group and http://www.facebook.com/ICWGroup.

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UNITED CAR CARE, INC LOGO GETS REBRAND

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (PRWEB)
February 14, 2020

United Car Care, Inc, a leader in vehicle service contract administration, announced that it has rebranded its corporate logo – a classic design that has been the face of the company for many years. The UCC name stays, but in a proactive push, the logo conversion will keep UCC current, and in a better position within the industry.

On average, companies change or update their brand once every seven years. This modernized facelift will reinforce individuality and give UCC a greater sense of brand unity across the business.

“We created the UCC logo in early 1996,” said Dave Mathews, UCC President & CEO. “We feel 2020 is a visionary year to refresh our website and logo and to reach out to the new social media environment and reflect a refreshing change and enhancement to our company.”

Rory Angold, UCC Executive VP, states the new image is meant to capture Colorado’s geography and mountain feel, along with illustrating a symbolic shield that projects company trust.

As the market evolves, so must United Car Care’s image. A fresh identity helps appeal to potential consumers and their demands. The new look strengthens the company’s connection to the industry.

UCC has always been identifiable through its name and logo. According to Blue Fountain Media, your logo is one of the strongest marketing tools. And just like any marketing campaign, it needs to be revitalized after a certain period of time.

That time is now.

“UCC Celebrates 36 years in business, looking for a bright and prosperous future,” Mathews concludes.

For more information, see UCC’s website, located at http://www.unitedcarcare.com

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“Car insurance companies can provide cheaper premiums and discounts. It is recommended to check what requirements are asked for the discounts offered by your current carrier. You may be surprised, some discounts are really easy to get”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 14, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that presents extremely useful money-saving tips for car insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-to-make-car-insurance-rates-cheaper/

Car insurance costs can be really problematic for families with a tight budget or for persons considered “high-risk” drivers. But even for Standard and Preferred drivers, premiums can become more and more expensive with each renewal, until reaching a critical point when the driver will have to decide whether to stay or not with the current carrier. Before switching, consider the following tips. Also, drivers should get car insurance quotes online and compare prices. Visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com to get quotes from the best car insurance companies in the area!

• Make sure to have all the info available when looking for quotes or policies. Knowing exact data about the car, driving history and coverage options will make a driver make smart selections and get access to discounts. Many online questionnaires ask specific questions that will allow drivers to get some discounts. One of the most common questions is related to annual mileage. If the driver approximates that he drives less than 12.000 miles/year, he can apply for a low-mileage discount. So, get all the useful documents nearby when shopping online.
• Look for safety and custom parts sections. Some questionnaires have dedicated sections to custom parts and safety gear. For example, a driver may be asked if the car has anti-theft devices/GPS tracking devices. If the answer is “Yes”, he may qualify for a discount. Drivers with customized cars should look for sections that ask about the type of customization (fuel, engine, paint, TV/audio) and its value.
• Enroll and graduate defensive driving courses. This is one of the most cost-effective ways to save money on car insurance on the medium-long term. Defensive driving courses are usually cheap. They not only improve a driver’s skills and knowledge about traffic hazards but also allow that person to apply for driver education discounts. Plus, having a diploma may offset some license points after the first traffic violation, thus helping to keep premiums low.
• Set coverage and budget limits. Luckily, most car insurance websites allow drivers to get customized quotes. This means that a driver will initially get a quote, then he can modify some parameters and the new price will appear. Plus, the calculator can check for 6 months’ price. The driver can modify coverage limits and deductible until reaching a price he can afford.
• Combine multiple vehicles or insurance services. Bundling insurance services comes with a great financial reward. In many cases, the discount for bundling car insurance with home, renters or condo coverage can be as high as 15%. Translated into actual money, this means several hundreds of dollars, all saved just by deciding to go with the same insurance provider.
• Be honest. This may sound strange, but it may be one of the best ways to keep current coverage and even keep prices under control. Lying or providing misleading information to the carrier will backfire. Insurance companies do their own periodic checks. A client caught lying about accidents, traffic violations or named drivers will be either dropped or have his premiums dramatically increased.

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.

For more information and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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“If your car was involved in a crash and suffer major damage, it may be considered a total loss. In this case, the insurer will reimburse you for the Actual Cash Value”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 14, 2020

When it is too expensive to repair a damaged car, the insurance company declares it “totaled”. There are states where laws regulate when a car is considered totaled. For example, in Alabama, the threshold is 75%. That means that if the cost to repair the vehicle surpasses 75% value, the car is considered totaled. For more car insurance info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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  The insurer will first send claim adjusters. They will check the status of the car. Claim adjusters are trained to assess the damage and correlate the repair costs with the current value. Claim adjusters have the authority to negotiate claim settlements. After evaluating the damage and costs, adjusters will give the final verdict, whether the car is a total loss, or it can still be repaired.
• Insurers use ACV to determine if the car is a total loss or not. It is important to remember that insurance companies take into consideration value depreciation. This means that the value of the car will be the one at the moment of the accident. Not the value of a new car of the same model. That value is called ACV – Actual Cash Value. When they are uncertain about the current status, claim adjusters can ask for a 3rd party appraisal. They can ask dealers and car repair shops to approximate the car’s value.
• After the market value was researched, the insurer will provide an offer to settle the claim. Companies use all sorts of websites and calculators, like Kelly Blue Book, to determine the ACV and make a total loss offer. It the offer seems too low, propose a counteroffer. But always bring arguments and proofs for the counteroffer.

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.

For more information and money-saving tips, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/.

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“Our partnerships with top-rated insurance carriers and agents have enabled us to grow significantly within the last few years. We’re thrilled to partner with Merus and other top venture capital firms as we enter the next phase of the business,” said Adam Kiefer, co-founder and CEO at Talage.

RENO, Nev. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

Talage, a SaaS-based digital insurance platform, today announced that it has closed $5 million in Series A funding led by Merus Capital, with participation from Calibrate Ventures, WTI and Hallador Investment Advisors. All are existing investors, with the exception of Calibrate Ventures. The new funds will be used to scale the company’s engineering and business development teams, as customer demand continues to grow.

Founded in 2015 by Adam Kiefer, Matt Donovan and Zachary Draper, Talage’s platform enables small business owners to easily purchase essential commercial coverage from agents online. The SaaS-based software streamlines the manual and often tedious task of selling coverage, enabling significant cost and time savings for insurance agents. Today, agents are using the technology to improve the economics of their small business books, and carriers are working with Talage to provide this tool to their agents.

“Our partnerships with top-rated insurance carriers and agents have enabled us to grow significantly within the last few years,” said Adam Kiefer, co-founder and CEO at Talage. “We’re thrilled to partner with Merus and other top venture capital firms as we enter the next phase of the business, with further growth of our technical and business development teams. The new funding will enable us to bring our SaaS solution to even more customers, continuing to innovate the way small businesses buy insurance.”

“Adam, Matt and Zachary recognized early on that players in the insurance value chain need to invest heavily in modern technology platforms in order to maximize the yield of their digital distribution channels, particularly when serving the small business segment,” said Peter Hsing, co-founder and managing director at Merus Capital. “We’re excited to partner with Talage — an exceptional team going after a large market with a technology solution that will change the basis of competition in the insurance industry.”

The Talage platform is now live across the country, having sold over $1 million in insurance coverage to businesses in over 40 states via its solution. Last year, the company announced a key partnership with AF Group, a premier provider of insurance solutions. The partnership further expanded Talage’s reach by offering a technically-savvy solution to agents of CompWest and Accident Fund for policy distribution.

“Talage offers forward-thinking technology that provides more advanced tools to enable our agent channels,” said Abel Travis, Vice President of Underwriting & Innovation at AF Group. “We believe that Insurtech will bring the most value when combined with our existing agents – allowing them to reach more clients digitally, in a space largely occupied by small business customers.”

About Talage

Talage is a SaaS-powered digital purchasing platform for small business insurance. Talage powers a digital check out for agents, allowing them to improve the profitability of their book of small business insurance. The platform takes advantage of Talage’s 12 carrier partnerships, allowing agents to instantly sell coverage under their licenses and appointments via any digital channel. To learn more, visit http://www.talageins.com.

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Visit Hesser Toyota today to start improving your credit score.

JANESVILLE, Wis. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

A local dealership in Janesville is offering help for customers looking to improve their credit score. Hesser Toyota is helping drivers in the Janesville area by providing tips on how to raise their credit score. The dealership hopes to help its customers build a stronger credit score and gain the ability to obtain auto loans, mortgages and more.

The team at Hesser Toyota suggests that potential shoppers obtain their credit report and study it carefully. By studying their habits and credit usage, the person can see where they need to improve. The team also suggests only using credit cards for emergency purposes. It is also imperative that customers pay all bills on time to show creditors that they are financially responsible.

Hesser Toyota is offering its customers auto loans to help them improve their credit score. The dealership wants its clients to have the opportunity to easily improve their credit scores. The team states that having a loan will help local drivers rebuild credit history and improve their financing. Interested buyers can apply for pre-approval by filling out the online credit approval form.    

If local buyers are interested in learning more about improving credit score, they can find more information at hessertoyota.com. This Toyota dealership is located at 1811 Humes Rd. in Janesville, WI. Customers can speak with a finance team member by calling 608-554-2696.

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“AssuredPartners is pleased to expand operations in Nevada with the addition of Nevada West Business Insurance Agency. We are excited to welcome an outstanding operation to join our team,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley.

LAKE MARY, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

AssuredPartners, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Nevada West Business Insurance Agency, Inc. located in Las Vegas, NV. The team of 5 will remain under the operational leadership of Jeff Maren, in addition, the agency currently reports $1 million in annualized revenues.

“At Nevada West, we excel at providing commercial insurance solutions to business owners with the most cost-effective products,” stated Lanny Maren. “Teaming with AssuredPartners will allow us to bring our clients additional products and services to protect their best interests.”

“We are dedicated to providing the best benefits of coverage, costs and excellence service offerings to our customers. We are confident in the partnership with AssuredPartners as we continue to share the goal of exceeding client expectations,” stated Jeff Maren.

AssuredPartners Regional President Greg Van Ness stated, “Having Nevada West join AssuredPartners is a fantastic fit for our Nevada marketplace. They have expertise in commercial insurance that is a welcomed addition. This partnership will continue to deliver the highest level of service with the best solutions our clients expect from us.”

“AssuredPartners is pleased to expand operations in Nevada with the addition of Nevada West Business Insurance Agency. We are excited to welcome an outstanding operation to join our team,” stated AssuredPartners President and COO Tom Riley. “We welcome the staff and clients to AssuredPartners.”

For more information on Nevada West Business Insurance Agency, Inc., please visit: http://www.nvwestinsurance.com.

ABOUT ASSUREDPARTNERS, INC

Headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida and led by Jim Henderson and Tom Riley, AssuredPartners, Inc. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in London. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.4 billion in annualized revenue and continues to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerage firms in the United States with over 170 offices in 30 states and London. For more information, please contact Dean Curtis, CFO, at 407.708.0031 or dean.curtis@assuredpartners.com, or visit http://www.assuredpartners.com.

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“Brokerage websites can help you find the best car insurance deals in your area. Visit our website for free online car insurance quotes”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
February 13, 2020

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why brokerage websites are really useful and how they can help drivers save car insurance money.

For more info and free auto insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-useful-are-auto-insurance-broker-websites/

Out of the vast multitude of aggregator websites, brokerage websites are some of the best. Their main purpose is to match their users with insurance providers. Find out more about car insurance and get free car insurance quotes online from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

• Multiple possibilities. Unlike official websites of insurance companies, brokerage websites can provide multiple results on the same search page. Some websites ask the ZIP code, then show all available companies in the areas. Other websites ask for the ZIP code, then other preliminary questions. After the questionnaire is completed, they will also show insurance companies that match. These are the 2 ways in which a brokerage website can redirect a user to an insurer.
• Get in touch with numerous insurance companies. A person who’s not working in the insurance industry is not typically aware of the numerous providers selling coverage in the area. The typical driver is aware of 6-7 big names and 1-2 smaller companies. Keep in mind that not all the big names may be present in and area, this drastically limiting a client’s options. With brokerage websites, a person will investigate how many companies can sell to his/her location and will be given hyperlinks to follow.
• Free estimates. Every insurance company offers free quotes. This is also true to brokerage websites. Furthermore, this increases the chances of saving more money. Some companies offer discounts for getting online quotes before buying or discounts for purchasing coverage online. Either way, brokerage websites can help driver have a swift and pleasant underwriting process.

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.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org

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