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Car Insurance 2020 Strategies For Getting Cheap Coverage


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“Even though the price for car insurance is on the rise, drivers can easily use several smart methods to keep those costs under control and even lower the price of car insurance”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how drivers can obtain low-cost car insurance coverage.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/how-to-get-low-cost-car-insurance-coverage/

Affordable car insurance is not that hard to obtain anymore. Resourceful drivers can easily find various methods that can help them pay less on car insurance premiums. Drivers can change some of their driving habits and make several coverage adjustments in order to obtain better car insurance.

To obtain affordable car coverage, drivers can follow the next tips:


  • Set higher deductible levels. A deductible is the amount of money a driver has to pay out in the event of a car accident before the insurance policy kicks in. The larger this deductible is, the less a driver will pay on his monthly premiums. To save money on car insurance, policyholders can increase the deductible amount. However, drivers are recommended to save money on an emergency fund, just in case, they will ever be required to file an insurance claim.
  • Keep or improve the current credit score. The credit score is one of the main factors that can affect car insurance costs. Drivers with good or excellent credit scores are seen as more responsible drivers by the insurers and will pay less on their insurance rates. On the other hand, policyholders with a poor credit score will pay more on their insurance premiums.
  • Pay for the whole policy in advance when the policy becomes active. The costs of paying for the whole policy at once is cheaper than paying monthly insurance bills. A small discount that is between 5-10% is provided by the insurance companies that will save money by not having to pay for several monthly administration fees.
  • Use a garage or a safe parking lot to park the car. Cars that are parked in a garage are less likely to be stolen. Also, they are protected against severe weather effects.
  • Check all available discounts. Drivers are advised to contact their insurance companies and ask for a list of available discounts. Insurance companies are well-known for offering different discounts like the multi-policy discount, good driver discount, safety devices discount, loyalty discount, and low-mileage discount.

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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Best Car Insurance 2020 – What Are The Main Benefits Of Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Obtaining car insurance quotes is not that hard anymore. Drivers can sit comfortably in their rooms and browse various sites in order to find the best insurance deal”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains what important benefits are gained by using free online car insurance quotes.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/major-benefits-auto-insurance-quotes-online/

Car insurance quotes are a must for drivers searching to purchase their first insurance policy or to renew an existing policy. Car insurance is a major investment for anyone, and drivers should not recklessly purchase an insurance plan before comparing multiple car insurance quotes.

Persons looking for better insurance plans should consider the following benefits offered by online car insurance quotes:


  • Getting quotes online is very easy. Policyholders only need to fill an online questionnaire with correct data about their car, their personal details, and their driving record. Drivers will only have to wait several moments before they will receive multiple insurance offers from insurance companies that are authorized to sell policies in their areas.
  • Get access to information for free. Online quotes are completely free of charge. Policyholders don’t have to pay a middleman in order to obtain car insurance quotes.
  • Online quotes will help drivers scan the market and obtain better deals. Online quotes can help policyholders find better deals from insurers they never heard before. Local or regional insurers are more likely to have insurance deals that are better than the offers made by known national or international insurers. It is common for local or regional insurers to offer low insurance prices in order to attract new customers.
  • Online quotes provide really accurate estimates. The insurance price estimates can be very accurate, but only if the policyholder completes the online form with accurate and real data. Even unpleasant data like speeding tickets, at-fault accidents, or DUI incidents must be included in the online form if the policyholder wants to obtain quotes that are almost similar to the final insurance prices.
  • Comparing online quotes will help drivers prevent insurance scams. Policyholders that input the same data and ask for the same coverages in the online forms should not see substantial differences in prices. If one offer is too low, chances are that it might be a scam and it should be avoided.

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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Alera Group Acquires AMCORP, Inc.


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Led by Vince Zinsmeyer and Craig Zinsmeyer, the addition of the AMCORP team continues Alera Group’s expansion of its presence in Texas.

Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management firm, today announced that it has acquired AMCORP, effective December 31, 2019.

AMCORP, located in San Antonio, Texas, was founded in 1981. The firm provides benefits consulting and financial planning services to clients throughout the Southwest, using results-oriented strategic planning to help clients succeed. The hands-on, innovative approach of the AMCORP team has built lasting relationships on a foundation of service and professionalism.

“Led by Vince Zinsmeyer and Craig Zinsmeyer, the addition of the AMCORP team continues Alera Group’s expansion of its presence in Texas,” said Alan Levitz, CEO of Alera Group. “We look forward to the contributions that Vince and Craig will be able to make utilizing their employee benefits and financial planning expertise to enhance the services of Alera Group firms throughout the region and across the country.”

“As an Alera Group company, we’re equipped to better serve our clients with the tools and resources of a national firm, while maintaining the strong local relationships of our firm,” said Craig Zinsmeyer, Managing Partner of AMCORP. “We are excited to join the collaborative growth culture of Alera Group as we continue to serve clients throughout Texas.”

All AMCORP employees will continue operating out of the firm’s existing location under the name AMCORP, an Alera Group Company, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Alera Group was formed in early 2017 and is one of the nation’s foremost independent insurance agencies. For more information on partnering with Alera Group, visit Partner With Us at http://www.aleragroup.com.

About Alera Group

Based in Deerfield, IL, Alera Group’s over 1,800 employees serve thousands of clients nationally in employee benefits, property and casualty, retirement services and wealth management. Alera Group is the 15th largest privately held firm in the country. For more information, visit http://www.aleragroup.com or follow Alera Group on Twitter: @AleraGroupUS.

M&A Contact

Rob Lieblein, Chief Development Officer

Email: rob.lieblein@aleragroup.com

Phone: 717-329-2451

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Compare-autoinsurance.org (https://compare-autoinsurance.org/) announces a new blog post, “Events Covered By Collision Insurance”


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“Collision coverage will help drivers recover their losses if their cars are damaged by other vehicles or objects in accidents they are at-fault”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains what types of events are covered by collision car insurance.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/events-covered-by-collision-insurance/

Collision insurance is a type of coverage that will reimburse the policyholders for damage sustained to their vehicles, due to the fault of the policyholders. As the name suggests, this coverage will pay only when a collision happens.

The event covered by collision coverage are the following:


  •     The policyholder hits another vehicle. In this case, policyholders are obliged to stay at the place of the accident, or else it will be considered a hit-and-run incident. Drivers are recommended to take photos of the damaged vehicles and search for witnesses that can properly describe what really happened. As soon as possible, drivers should report their accidents to the insurers. The property damage liability component of the minimum required insurance will pay for the damages sustained by the vehicle that was hit by the policyholder’s vehicle, and the collision coverage will reimburse the costs to repair the at-fault policyholder’s vehicle. The premiums can increase with as much as 40% after an at-fault accident. After multiple at-fault accidents in a short period of time, the insurers will cancel the policies of at-fault drivers.
  •     The vehicle hits various roadsigns, fences or other obstacles. Policyholders can file a claim after they hit a tree, a fence, a lamppost, or even a pothole. These types of accidents are considered at-fault accidents and the policyholder’s insurance premiums will increase. Objects that lay on the road or near the road are seen as avoidable obstacles. If the damages sustained by the vehicles are too small, drivers should not file a claim.
  •     The policyholder rolls over his own car Rollovers are accidents where vehicles flip over onto their sides or roof. These types of incidents occur when a vehicle hits another vehicle, object or when a vehicle takes a curve with high speed. Although all passenger vehicles are susceptible to rollovers, SUV’s and pickup trucks rollover incidents are more likely to happen. Rollovers accidents are expensive and it’s not uncommon for the involved vehicles to be totaled. In these cases, insurers will reimburse the policyholders that have collision coverage with the actual cash value of their vehicles at the moment prior to the accident. However, if the rollover accident happened because the policyholder was driving recklessly, insurers can deny paying any losses.

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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Capio Promotes Lee Morris to Chief Production Officer


Capio® announced today the promotion of Lee Morris to the role of Chief Production Officer. Mr. Morris, who previously served as Vice President of Operations for the Capio agency AssetCare, will now be responsible for all consumer operations within the entire Capio family of companies.

“Lee Morris has a stellar track record within the accounts receivable industry and has previously led successful operations teams at both Attention and West. Most recently, he has built our AssetCare subsidiary from startup into a thriving company,” said Mark Detrick, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Capio. “As we continue to find ways to better serve our clients and consumers, Lee is now in a key position to help us accomplish this. His leadership will be vital as we continue to grow our company and expand our capabilities.”

About Capio

Capio assists healthcare providers and physician organizations benefit from an increase and acceleration of revenue, lowered bad debt expense, and improved patient satisfaction. To date, Capio has acquired and provided consumer services to over $30B in patient accounts receivable via partnerships with over 450 provider clients across the United States. To learn more about Capio, please visit http://www.capiopfw.com.

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MassPrinting Extends 25 Year Partnership with the Boston Red Sox


“With MassPrinting, we know we have a reliable partner for years to come.” –Troup Parkinson, Red Sox Executive Vice President

MassPrinting is excited to announce it has extended its 25-year-old relationship with the Boston Red Sox.

MassPrinting, the official print partner of the Boston Red Sox, will continue to provide print services to the Red Sox for projects such as the Kids Club, Red Sox Magazine, and other strategic initiatives. The value MassPrinting delivers, throughout both the baseball season and off season, assists the Red Sox in meeting the tight deadlines of its advertising schedule and its overall marketing objectives.

“It’s an exciting time here at MassPrinting,” said Andy Pallotta, President of MassPrinting. “The Red Sox are an incredible partner, and we are both grateful and excited to continue building upon this relationship.”

“For years, we’ve had a close relationship with Andy Pallotta and the MassPrinting team,” said Red Sox Executive Vice President Troup Parkinson. “They’ve developed personal relationships with nearly every department in our front office and have always delivered on our printing needs, even when the deadlines seem impossible. With MassPrinting, we know we have a reliable partner for years to come.”

To learn more about MassPrinting, visit: http://www.massprinting.com, or find the company on social media: @MassPrintingInc and LinkedIn

About MassPrinting Inc.

MassPrinting has over 20 years of experience providing document output solutions to meet customer needs. The organization’s vast experience working within both the insurance sector and print industry has enabled it to understand the specific challenges of each. Equipped with this knowledge, MassPrinting delivers simple solutions through innovative technology to best service the unique needs of an organization.

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Alister Campbell Joins the Finaeo Board of Directors


Alister Campbell, Insurance Industry Executive

Alister has an incredible wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the insurance supply chain. We’re extremely fortunate to be working with Alister to create the future of our industry

Finaeo announced today that Alister Campbell, a 30+ year insurance industry veteran, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Previously CEO of several large insurers including Zurich Canada and The Guarantee Company of North America, Campbell is currently also serving as CEO of PACICC, Canada’s P&C insurance insolvency resolution authority.

Launched in 2016, Finaeo’s digital marketplace connects carriers, brokers and their clients to streamline and accelerate the distribution of life and health insurance.

Finaeo’s end-to-end platform alleviates process inefficiencies for carriers and brokers, while reinventing the client experience. The company’s API technology is built in collaboration with insurance carriers to transform the way policies are sold, and ensure products are digitally accessible to brokers and their clients.

With the addition of Campbell to Finaeo’s Board of Directors, the company will gain new insight into addressing the specific needs of insurers and navigating the internal complexities of the insurance supply chain.

“Client expectations have evolved, and the industry needs to develop a different way of creating value. Our goal is to help carriers digitally distribute while augmenting the way brokers serve today’s digital customer.” – Aly Dhalla, CEO and Co-Founder, Finaeo. “Alister has an incredible wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the insurance supply chain. We’re extremely fortunate to be working with Alister to create the future of our industry.”

Alister’s experience spans many facets of insurance, including Property & Casualty, Personal, Life and Health as well as Travel insurance. In addition to his prior roles as CEO, Alister was also previously President, Personal Insurance at Zurich Canada, and served as Chair of World Travel Protection. He currently serves on the Board of the Global Risk Institute in Financial Services and as Chair of the International Forum of Insurance Guarantee Schemes.

“Finaeo’s vision for creating a seamless digital flow from prospect-to-policy is inspiring… and doable. However, insurers have to balance the limitations of their legacy systems with the costs and risks associated with migrating to the new digital age.” Says Campbell, “I have lived that tension for years and have seen the tangible benefits from driving an execution-focused change agenda. I look forward to helping Aly and his team deliver on their vision for brokers and insurers!”

In 2019, Finaeo closed a $5.35M funding round to further support product development and market expansion. The company has since developed an end-to-end carrier integration model and is continuing to expand its broker-enabled distribution network across North America.

More about Finaeo:

Finaeo is a venture-backed insurtech building the digital fabric to connect and power life and health insurance, globally. Finaeo connects insurance carriers, brokers and their clients through an integrated marketplace to streamline the “prospect-to-policy” experience. To learn more, visit https://finaeo.com/

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Distinguished Programs Promotes Insurance Veteran Renée A. McFadden


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Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of Renée A. McFadden. McFadden, a member of Distinguished Programs for more than 18 years, will now take over as vice president and regional sales executive in New Jersey and eastern Long Island, including Queens and Brooklyn.

“Renée brings significant experience and a strong reputation to her new role with Distinguished Programs,” said Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “Time and time again she has provided clients in the real estate and hospitality sectors with high level market knowledge. We are proud of the work she has done, and we look forward to her continued contributions across all of our insurance products.”

McFadden previously was responsible for sales around Distinguished Programs real estate and community association programs. In her new role, McFadden will be responsible for sales of the organizations complete suite of programs and services within her designated region.

In 2016, McFadden was named Industry Professional of the Year by Professional Insurance Agents.

Prior to her role with Distinguished Programs, McFadden worked at RSA as a multi-line underwriter and Wausau Insurance before that, as both a property underwriter and paralegal.

Based in New York, McFadden is a graduate of St. John’s University in Queens, New York. She holds the designations of Certified Insurance Counselor and Certified Programs Leader, and serves as board of directors executive vice president for the Insurance Brokers Association of New York.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. http://www.distinguished.com.

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Car Insurance Tips 2020 – How To Select The Best Coverage


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“Obtaining a better car insurance plan is not that hard anymore. There are many useful methods that can help drivers save money on car insurance,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several tips that can help drivers that want to obtain lower car insurance expenses.

For more info and free quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/top-tips-for-choosing-the-best-car-insurance-plan/

One of the biggest mistakes any driver can do is no scan the insurance market on a regular basis. In the past, drivers could have spent days in order to obtain several insurance quotes, but today, with the help of the internet, drivers only need several minutes to obtain multiple car insurance quotes in order to compare. In many cases drivers can save hundreds of dollars each year if they compare several quotes.

To obtain better car insurance plans, policyholders can do the following:

  • Always get car insurance quotes from local insurance companies. The local departments of motor vehicle website contain information about the car insurance companies that are authorized to sell insurance policies. Checking this info will help drivers avoid scammers. Drivers can obtain trusty online quotes from brokerage websites that ask for their ZIP code or address. All they have to do is to complete an online questionnaire with the correct details in order to obtain multiple quotes to compare.
  • Protect the no-claim bonus (NCB). A long no-claim bonus will significantly lower the insurance premiums of any driver. Depending on the insurance company, the no-claim bonus can be obtained if a driver made no claims in the pest three of five years.
  • Select higher deductibles. One of the easiest ways to save money on car insurance is by agreeing to pay more towards accident repairs when it happens. However, drivers should ensure they have enough money if they are required to make a claim.

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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Distinguished Programs Promotes New England Sales Executive


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Distinguished Programs, a national insurance program manager, today officially announces the promotion of Mamadou Bah to Regional Sales Executive. With more than two years of experience at Distinguished Programs, Bah will now be responsible for the New England region. His promotion comes as Distinguished Programs begins the strategic expansion of its sales team in 2020.

“Mamadou’s professionalism and attention to detail have impressed us during his tenure with Distinguished Programs,” noted Kurt Meister, senior vice president of business development at Distinguished Programs. “His mastery of the products and services we offer has been evident in his sales track record, and his personality makes him a natural in a competitive space where he continues to thrive.”

Bah previously was responsible for sales involving Distinguished Programs real estate and community association programs in New York State. As the regional sales executive for the New England region, Bah will handle sales of the organization’s complete suite of programs and services.

Prior to his role with Distinguished Programs, Bah worked as an intern at BikeLane Solutions and as a research analyst intern at Coldwell Banker Commercial.

Based in Boston, Bah is a graduate of Trinity College-Hartford in Connecticut.

About Distinguished Programs

Distinguished Programs is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Cultural & Historic Properties and Hospitality & Restaurants. Property and liability products are distributed through a national network of agents and brokers. Serving the same core markets and partnering with the most stable and reputable carriers, Distinguished Programs’ high limit umbrella programs remain the clear choice in its areas of specialty for superior coverage, competitive pricing, and attentive service. Through thoughtful innovation, stemming back to 1987, Distinguished Programs fosters growth and opportunities for its brokers, carriers, and employees. http://www.distinguished.com.

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