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MiniCo Insurance Agency Joins IVANS Markets to Enhance Digital Distribution


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Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites.

MiniCo Insurance Agency is now a part of IVANS Markets, an online marketplace and communications platform available to insurance agents in the IVANS Exchange. IVANS Markets enables MiniCo to communicate detailed program information including carrier appetite to over 32,000 participating agencies who may now access the company’s commercial self-storage, cyber insurance, equipment breakdown, workers’ compensation for self-storage businesses, and wind/hail deductible buy-back programs via the platform.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield commented, “We strive to communicate with our agents through diverse and efficient channels to include our website, email marketing, social media, print advertising, webinars, videos, printed materials, and participation in industry trade shows and events. Becoming a part of IVANS Markets means that thousands of agents now have immediate access to current information about MiniCo’s products and appetites, which enables us to create a one-stop shop for our markets.”

MiniCo will promote its participation in IVANS Markets as an exhibitor at Applied Net 2019, the world’s largest gathering of insurance professionals. Applied Net will take place October 14-16, 2019, at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. Attendees are invited to visit MiniCo at Booth 206 to learn more about the company’s range of specialty property and casualty insurance programs.

About MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products and publications for the self-storage industry. Today the company is a managing general agency offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, the parent company of MiniCo Insurance Agency of Canada, Inc., is a member of the Aran Insurance Services Group. For more information, please visit https://www.minico.com.

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Elaine Del Rossi Joins International Student Insurance


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Elaine’s vast industry knowledge, proven track record and deep expertise enable her to advise client institutions on health insurance options and best practices in risk management. Her leadership skills and service-focused mentality match perfectly with our team and our commitment to our clients

International Student Insurance (ISI) is pleased to announce the addition of Elaine Del Rossi as Managing Director Healthcare Solutions.

Ms. Del Rossi previously served as Chief Sales/Client Experience Officer at GeoBlue, formerly HTH Worldwide, where she spent nearly 20 years overseeing sales, customer service, global health and safety and building the student group division into a $80 million entity. She has also worked extensively in the international education world, chairing and co-chairing many NAFSA Annual and Regional sessions, along with sessions at that University Risk Management and Insurance Association annual conference.

“Elaine’s vast industry knowledge, proven track record and deep expertise enable her to advise client institutions on health insurance options and best practices in risk management. Her leadership skills and service-focused mentality match perfectly with our team and our commitment to our clients,” said Keith Clausen, President of ISI. “Elaine is a straight talker who uses her knowledge and experience to give direct, spot on guidance to clients and prospects, and we are delighted to welcome her to ISI.”

As Managing Director of Healthcare Solutions, Ms. Del Rossi will be responsible for expanding the group insurance segment for ISI, building on a solid existing foundation. “The ISI brand is well-known in the industry, having created and provided some of the best insurance resources available with their training programs and videos,” commented Ms. Del Rossi. “The ISI account management team provides best-in-class service to their ever-expanding roster of clients, and we are very excited to build on this commitment to bring even better healthcare solutions to schools and universities.”

As part of this new initiative, ISI is pleased to launch its new Administrators section, geared specifically towards schools and universities who are looking for information about international student insurance coverage and resources. The new section will now host all of the ISI administrator resources, along with useful information on group plans and options:

https://administrators.internationalstudentinsurance.com/

About ISI

International Student Insurance is a specialized insurance agency selling health and travel insurance to students from around the world. Online since 2001, ISI is a trusted industry leader providing insurance to students studying outside their home country. Owned and operated by Envisage International Corporation, International Student Insurance is a NAFSA Global Partner, member of EnglishUSA and the Alliance for International Exchange. ISI is also accredited with an A+ rating by the Better Business Bureau.

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Carrie L. Hall Named to New York Life’s Chairman’s Cabinet


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Carrie L. Hall has been named a member of the 2019 Chairman’s Cabinet of New York Life.

Carrie L. Hall has been named a member of the 2019 Chairman’s Cabinet of New York Life. Members of the elite Chairman’s Cabinet are the top fifty highest producing agents among New York Life’s sales force of more than 12,000 licensed agents in sales achievement.

Mrs. Hall has been a New York Life agent since 1988, and is associated with New York Life’s Arizona General Office in Phoenix. She holds the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designations from the American College. In 2018, Hall was elected to serve on the Board of Directors of The Nautilus Group® for four years. The Nautilus Group® is an exclusive, advanced planning resource for estate conservation and business continuation strategies, and is a service of New York Life Insurance Company.

Mrs. Hall graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a bachelor’s degree in finance, with an emphasis in accounting. Mrs. Hall is a member of several boards and organizations across the valley, including Valley Estate Planners, The Brophy Foundation, the Barrow Neurological Institute Women’s Board, the Arizona Women’s Board Supporting Kidney Health, the Arizona Community Foundation Professional Advisory Board, and the Xavier Board of Trustees. She periodically gives her time to speak at events through her affiliation with The Nautilus Group®, Eagle Strategies, and NAIFA. Carrie is married to Brian and they have two children, Max and Windsor.

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Front Row Updates Online Event Insurance Program to Include Lowered Rates for Places of Faith


We wanted to make the insurance process easier, faster and less expensive for people who utilize short term space in faith buildings.

Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is excited to announce that its online event liability insurance program is now available to the Faith & the Common Good network and National Trust for Canada members (together, Regeneration Works: Places of Faith) and their third party user groups.

The online event liability insurance policy is available in all provinces and territories in Canada.

Available online in less than 5 minutes with no need to talk to a broker; policies start at $25 and certificates proving coverage for the venue are free. A no-obligation quote is available any time of the day or night in less than 3 minutes here: https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/regeneration-works-event-insurance

Up to $5,000,000 in liability insurance is available. Costs arising from injury to guests and staff are insured. The protection in the policy will also cover lawyer costs.

“We wanted to make the insurance process easier, faster and less expensive for people who utilize short term space in faith buildings,” says David Hamilton, President of Front Row. “Given that there is no need to speak to a broker and an insurance company underwriter is not involved, the cost to process online event insurance is much less and we have passed the savings onto the customer of the short term rental. Although the policy is online, we are still available to answer questions by chatbot, email or over the phone.”

“If you’re an administrator of a spiritual venue of any kind, chances are you’ve been asked to share your venue for special events such as: weddings, birthday parties, meetings, yoga classes or workshops,” continues Hamilton. “We recognized that the many beautiful places of faith need to be protected, so we created special rates in our online event insurance program specifically for them.”

Available to buy online at https://www.frontrowinsurance.com/regeneration-works-event-insurance, Front Row’s event insurance policy also protects: anniversary parties, bar & bat mitzvahs, book signings, fashion shows, lectures, film screenings, holiday parties and more.

“Having worked with faith communities across Canada, it has become clear to our two organizations that quick, reliable access to insurance for third party users is a barrier to the sharing of faith buildings,” says Kendra Fry, advisor to the Regeneration Works: Places of Faith program. “We wish to encourage the broader use of these buildings, so we’ve worked alongside Front Row to devise an online portal to be used by any user of faith buildings. With this tool at their disposal, faith communities should be able to open their space to more good community works.”

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About: Front Row Insurance Brokers Inc. is an independent insurance broker that works on behalf of the Canadian arts, entertainment and faith communities to provide insurance for the lowest cost. Should a claim occur, Front Row ensures that clients receive the money they are owed per the insurance policy, as quickly as possible. Front Row has offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal and Los Angeles. Visit their website at https://www.frontrowinsurance.com.

About: Faith & the Common Good is a national, interfaith charitable network founded in 2000 on the belief that our diverse faith congregations and spiritual communities can be powerful role models for the common good. FCG supports diverse faith and spiritual communities to contribute towards greener, healthier, more resilient neighbourhoods. Visit their website at https://www.faithcommongood.org.

About: National Trust for Canada is a national charity that leads and inspires action for places that matter. Our sites, projects and programs engage Canadians, enhance local identity, and bring heritage to life. Visit their website at https://nationaltrustcanada.ca.

For more information, contact:    

David W. Hamilton, President + CEO

602-1788 W Broadway

Vancouver, B.C., V6J 1Y1

P 604 684 3456

david@frontrowinsurance.com

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Insurance Experts Reveal How Online Quotes Can Help Drivers Find Cheaper Car Insurance


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“Online car insurance quotes will help drivers find affordable coverage. It only takes several minutes to fill in questionnaires, but you can save hundreds of dollars.” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that highlights the importance of online car insurance quotes and how they can help drivers find cheaper auto insurance.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/online-auto-insurance-quotes-will-help-you-find-an-advantageous-policy/

Car insurance companies have different algorithms of determining rates. That makes prices vary a lot between carriers and increases the necessity of using online quotes. Online quotes provide price estimates, allowing the users to select a coverage plan that will meets his financial needs.

The blog explains why drivers should use multiple online quotes, not just one or two quotes. Brokerage websites allow drivers to get in contact with multiple companies licensed to sell coverage in a particular ZIP code.

When getting online quotes, it is possible to preview paid-in-full costs, for how many discounts the driver can potentially qualify for and how much will it save.

Online tools allow drivers to customize multiple coverage parameters, thus making the coverage cheaper or more expensive. For example, online users can modify the deductible levels and the price will be updated. The same goes for selecting liability coverage, purchasing add-ons or selecting addition medical payments.

Online quotes are free and do not oblige the user to buy coverage. In fact, insurance companies encourage drivers to get estimates. Some of them even offer a discount for those who got discounts and bought coverage after that.

Comparing prices online is the best way to find cheaper coverage. It only takes several minutes to fill a form and receive estimates. By comparing multiple quotes for the same coverage options, drivers can make an educated choice, in terms of both price and quality of the services.

For more car insurance info and money-saving tips, please visit http://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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Insurance Experts Present 5 Top Reasons To Get Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Online quotes will help you find the best car insurance offers in your area and get in touch with their providers,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post that presents the main reasons why drivers should get car insurance quotes online

For more info and free quotes, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/top-5-reasons-get-car-insurance-quotes-online/

Every driver can notice that there are huge price variations between insurers. Each company uses its own set of rules and algorithms for determining premiums. Also, each company may have a different set of rules when providing discounts. Drivers who want to compare prices and discover the best deals available should use car insurance quotes, offered by http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/

Using online quotes has the following benefits:


  • They are fast and easy to obtain. The main requirement is to have an internet connection. Drivers do no longer have to go outside or make countless phone calls. A typical online questionnaire is completed in maximum 5 minutes. After that, it only takes several seconds until rates are displayed. Insurance websites have rate calculators that do the math for online visitors, based on the provided info and the company’s algorithm.
  • Drivers can get multiple quotes on a single search page. Brokerage websites were exclusively designed with for that purpose. After completing the online questionnaire and pressing the search button, the brokerage website will provide multiple offers from agencies within the driver’s area. Brokerage websites can provide the rates for companies and redirect the user to those companies’ websites, to finish the purchase.
  • Quotes will help drivers save hundreds, even thousands of dollars. Statistics show that after comparison shopping, drivers were able to save on average, 5%-10% on auto insurance. Drivers can modify coverage parameters, bundle prices and check for discounts. Online questionnaires show the users for which discounts may qualify and how much they can save.

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com 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://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/

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Mercury Insurance Names the 10 Most Affordable Trucks to Insure


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2019 Toyota Tundra

“This list will help inform your decision if you’re in the market for a truck, because oftentimes, insurance costs aren’t top-of-mind until you’re almost ready to drive off the lot.”

Truck sales have boomed as manufacturers address issues that formerly deterred consumers from considering them for their primary vehicle. Backseats, more cab space and better gas mileage, as well as a lower national average gas price, increase the appeal trucks have for consumers looking to purchase a dependable vehicle.

Another key item consumers need to factor in before signing the paperwork is the cost to insure their new truck, so Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) has put together a list of the most affordable trucks to insure.

Mercury’s research and development team examined 2019 and 2020 trucks available at car dealerships today to compile this list, which was created based on Mercury’s price for full coverage – liability, comprehensive and collision – in California.

“Owning a pickup truck is more attractive to buyers than ever before, and auto manufacturers are making it easier to get a dependable truck without sacrificing the comfort and features cars offer,” said Chong Gao, senior product manager, R&D for Mercury Insurance. “This list will help inform your decision if you’re in the market for a truck, because oftentimes, insurance costs aren’t top-of-mind until you’re almost ready to drive off the lot.”

Here is the top-10 list for 2019-2020 trucks, beginning with the most affordable make and model to insure.

1.    2019 Toyota Tundra

2.    2019 Ford Ranger

3.    2020 GMC Sierra 3500

4.    2020 GMC Sierra 2500

5.    2019 Ford F-150

6.    2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

7.    2019 Toyota Tacoma

8.    2019 Dodge Ram 3500

9.    2019 Dodge Ram 1500

10.    2019 Dodge Ram 2500

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.

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Insurance Agent Joseph Norena Gives Top Tips to Drivers on Post-Accident Essentials


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A traffic accident report is a detailed account of the accident, taken down at a time when all facts and circumstances were fresh in the memories of those involved. This becomes invaluable if the parties proceed to court.

Automobile accidents are, unfortunately, commonplace, yet many people don’t know what to do following an accident. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure drivers don’t mess up their auto accident case.

To educate drivers on post-accident essentials, Norena, of Bridge Norena & Associates Insurance Agency, lists the following four tips:

No. 1: Get a police report. It is essential that the attending officer completes a traffic accident report, which provides the cornerstone for evidence in court. “Eventually, you will need to submit information and evidence to an insurance company, the other party, and, possibly, the court,” noted Norena. “A traffic accident report is a detailed account of the accident, taken down at a time when all facts and circumstances were fresh in the memories of those involved. This becomes invaluable if the parties proceed to court.”

No. 2: Seek medical attention. It is imperative to seek appropriate medical attention after an accident. “Failure to receive medical treatment could damage your auto accident claim,” stressed Norena. “The failure to promptly obtain medical attention can result in causation and evidence issues down the road. An insurance company will closely review your medical treatment after an accident, and gaps indicate the need to ask further questions or deduct a certain amount of funds from the claim amount.”

No. 3: Contact your insurance agent and file a claim. Be 100% honest. Insurance policies have language that include that the policyholder has a duty to notify the insurance carrier of a claim as soon as possible. When completing insurance paperwork and forms, one must be upfront and truthful about all information provided. “Any dishonesty could result in the denial of a claim or the cancellation of a policy,” stated Norena.

No. 4: Refrain from discussing the accident. There are certain forums where discussing one’s accident could be detrimental to their case. “You should not provide a statement and account of the accident to an insurance company until talking to a lawyer,” claimed Norena. “All information you provide to an insurance company will be analyzed and questioned.”

About Bridge Norena & Associates Insurance Agency

Bridge Norena & Associates is a family owned and operated insurance agency that provides a number of diverse insurance products to various types of state-licensed facilities within California. Its insurance services include package policies, business auto, workers’ compensation, student accident, special events and more. For more information, please call (818) 225-1627, or visit http://www.bridgenorena.com. The office is located at 23875 Ventura Blvd., Suite 103, Calabasas, CA 91302.

For media inquiries, please call the NALA at 805.650.6121, ext. 361.

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Find Out Where To Check Car Insurance Costs And Save Money


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“Getting car insurance will help you save lots of money. But first, you must know where to get online quotes from”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Ever since car insurance quotes have become available online, drivers have gladly used them. Their main purpose is to provide full coverage over the current car insurance market in a targeted area. This is why any reliable website will ask first for the ZIP code.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://www.autoinsurancequotesave.com/where-can-you-verify-car-insurance-prices/


  • Car insurance companies have their own insurance websites. These websites promote each company’s current offers. But also, they provide more info about the company’s history, activity, pricing and awards. In order to obtain a quote, the online visitor must complete an online questionnaire. When getting quotes via an insurer’s website, the questionnaire will be customized for that specific insurer. This means that questionnaires for different companies are likely to be different, containing more or less questions.
  • Drivers can also get quotes from aggregator websites. Brokerage websites cooperate with several insurance companies. When a user completes the questionnaire, he will get back results from multiple companies. This eliminates the need of repeating the task of completing the questionnaire multiple times.
  • Additionally, a person can get quotes from either car blogs or the local Department of Insurance. The website of local Department of Insurance is likely to contain info about the companies available and basic rates. It may also contain complaint ratios.

Autoinsurancequotesave.com 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://www.autoinsurancequotesave.com

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Avoid these 5 mistakes when selling your junk car


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Avoid These Mistakes

Avoid these common mistakes before selling your car to a salvage yard

So, you’ve decided that it is time to sell your junk car. Whether you are selling because your junk car is a total loss or end of life vehicle, or you’ve just decided that the time is right, when you go to sell your junk car make sure that you avoid these 5 common mistakes.

1) Make sure you have the title. Buyers of junk cars are not legally allowed to buy the car from anyone other than its legal owner. For help replacing your title visit the service area page at Rusty’s Auto Salvage to view a copy of the title replacement document for your state and click the image to go to the correct state DMV office near you.

2) Collect all of your personal belongings from your junk car. This can include any customized or stock stereo equipment as well as emergency roadside items such as jumper cables, snow chains, and tire irons. Don’t forget to go through the glove compartment, side door compartments and center console as well.

3) Know the value of your junk car. Different junk car removal companies will have different pricing models, so make sure that you take the time to find the one that offers you the fairest price. Some things that may influence their offers are current scrap metal prices, your junk car’s make and model, cosmetic damage, and whether or not it runs, so make sure you do your research.

4) Make sure that the company you agree to do business with includes the pick-up of your junk car at no extra cost to you- most reputable companies include in their service model.

5) Finally, remember to remove your license plate and cancel your insurance after you finalize the sale (congratulations!)

The easiest way to avoid all these mistakes is to use the web to find one of the new online junk car buyers. They will find a junkyard or salvage yard near you or they may put your car up for sale at an auction. Either way a good junk car buying service can get you top dollar for your car and remove the hassle of getting everything ready and making sure all the paperwork is right.

Rusty’s Auto Salvage is a junk car buying with national reach. They can find a junkyard or auction house in your area and get you the best price possible for your call. Visit the site at https://www.rustysautosalvage.com or call directly at: 866-439-8401.

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