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Why Drivers Should Not Renew Coverage Before Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online


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“Comparing prices before renewal can save you hundreds of dollars per year. Visit our website to get free quotes”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains why drivers should compare car insurance quotes before renewing coverage with the current insurer.

Many policyholders in the United States prefer to keep the same insurance provider and automatically renew coverage once it expires. It seems easier this way. However, this is a big mistake that could cost them a lot of money. By not researching the market, they deny themselves the opportunity of finding more cost-effective investments. Find out more and get free quotes from http://compare-autoinsurance.org.

Car insurance companies usually send a letter or email containing renewal info and price estimates with 30-45 days ahead of renewal date. That gives a lot of time for drivers to check the new prices. If they are not satisfied by the prices or other aspects, they have sufficient time to look for better alternatives.


  • Check if the renewal info contains all the major updates. There are many cases when the rates are high because the insurance company is not aware of the client’s major life changes. For example, married persons are charged less. If the info states that the policyholder is Single/Divorced/Domestic Partnership, contact the insurer immediately and solve the problem. Ask for new quotes. Do the same if there are wrong info about the ZIP code, occupation, age, driving experience.
  • If the costs are still high, consider switching to a new company. If all info is correct and updated, but the renewal costs have risen without explanation, the policyholder might be a victim of price optimization. This is a marketing strategy used by carriers on clients that are less likely to scan for better offers or switch carriers. In this case, loyalty hurts the policyholder’s wallet. It is a clear sign that drivers should change the company and review prices more often.
  • Use online car insurance quotes. Using online car insurance quotes will help drivers find all available offers in the area. Plus, online tools allow drivers to customize policies and pay as much as they want. Insurance companies also allow drivers to contact one of their agents if they need further assistance with customizing the policy. It only takes several minutes, but the it can help drivers save hundreds of dollars.
  • Consider combining polices. Before switching carriers, it is wise to check if the current company provides discounts. Check how much it can be saved when bundling homeowners’ insurance. The value of the discount varies a lot, in some cases being as high as 20%. As usual, get quotes and compare prices. In some cases, it is cheaper to insure valuables individually.


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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Sagitec strengthens position in North America with strategic investments in Canada


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“Sagitec’s expansion into Canada was the logical next step in growing internationally. It’s a lot easier to penetrate in North America than elsewhere because of proximity, language, trade agreements, and culture” – Rick Deshler, co-founder, and senior partner at Sagitec

Sagitec is continuing to make strategic investments in Canada as part of its global expansion program.

Sagitec is planning to open a delivery centre in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario to serve a growing roster of U.S. and Canadian clients and the Canadian subsidiaries of global clients that seek resource flexibility and time zone advantages of nearshoring. Sagitec already has a presence in the Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Toronto centre will help Sagitec expand its presence in Canada

“Sagitec’s expansion into Canada was the logical next step in growing internationally. It’s a lot easier to penetrate in North America than elsewhere because of proximity, language, trade agreements, and culture,” said Rick Deshler, co-founder and senior partner at Sagitec. “Canada has a defined addressable market, and we have strong qualifications/references. Canada is likely to play a significant role in near-shore delivery over the next several years.”

Canada is also attractive for its rich pool of talent. According to CBRE Group in 2019, a U.S. based commercial real estate and investment firm revealed in its Tech Talent Report that Toronto is North America’s fastest-growing technology market, just behind San Francisco and Seattle. Toronto’s pool of tech talent grew at the fastest pace of all 50 markets measured, adding an eye-popping 80,100 tech jobs in the past five years, a 54 percent increase.

Canada also has a multi-cultural ecosystem that values inclusion and has a tech pool of engineers, domain experts, and others from all over the world. Canada’s workforce is also well-educated, benefitting companies in need of staff members for their international business.

Other factors leading to Sagitec’s decision to expand to Canada include geographic proximity with the U.S., a common language and legal system, a greater awareness of the brands, and similar consumer income and spending habits. With the addition of the Toronto centre, it will be Sagitec’s 14th office location across the globe and 11th in North America.

Sagitec is a leading benefits administration software provider for pension, labor and employment, disability insurance, paid family leave, managed care providers, and other benefit providers that want to future-proof their organizations with a robust and scalable solution.

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ConnectYourCare and Winston Benefits Present Webinar Focused on Taking Open Enrollment Virtual in 2020 and Beyond


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Under normal circumstances, open enrollment is a major undertaking for any employer, let alone during a global pandemic that has forced a significant number of businesses to quickly adopt a remote working model, which may continue into the foreseeable future.

ConnectYourCare, a national leader in consumer-directed health care account solutions and highly compliant COBRA administration, is partnering with Winston Benefits, a leader in benefits administration, enrollment, and communications solutions, to present a webinar on September 17, 2020, entitled, Making Benefits a Virtual Reality: How to Take Open Enrollment Online in 2020 and Beyond.

While some employers have had a virtual open enrollment strategy in place, this year marks the first for the majority. Accordingly, ConnectYourCare and Winston Benefits are offering employers and brokers key tips and proven practices to help navigating open enrollment, present—during the COVID-19 pandemic—and future.

“Under normal circumstances, open enrollment is a major undertaking for any employer, let alone during a global pandemic that has forced a significant number of businesses to quickly adopt a remote working model, which may continue into the foreseeable future,” says Nicole Williams, Senior Vice President of Broker Strategies at ConnectYourCare.

Continues Williams, “This means employers and brokers face a host of new challenges—from learning how to successfully drive education and enrollment from afar—to obtaining the technology and resources to accommodate an online open enrollment fair for the first time. We want to serve as a resource to help lessen the weight and the stress of open enrollment this year.”

Topics to be discussed during the webinar include:


  • A checklist for launching and executing a virtual open enrollment fair
  • Best practices for building and distributing communications for all employee class types (full-time, part-time, and furloughed)
  • Choosing a technology platform that meets the needs of your organization
  • Real-life examples of how companies are adapting to the needs of their workforce
  • Considerations for a long-term open enrollment strategy

Webinar presenters include: Nicole Williams, Senior Vice President of Broker Strategies at ConnectYourCare; Kyle Sheridan, Vice President of Client Success at ConnectYourCare; and

Katie Soehngen, Employer Solutions Support Manager at Winston Benefits.

Those interested in the webinar may register here: http://bit.ly/webinar-virtual-open-enrollment

The event is Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) Pre-Approved for 1.0 HR General Credit Hour.

About ConnectYourCare

As a consumer-directed health care pioneer and nationally recognized industry leader, ConnectYourCare delivers a comprehensive solution supporting health care savings accounts and expanded tax-advantaged offerings. Through continuous evolution, highly rated service, and domain expertise across the benefits, banking, and payments spectrum, we are revolutionizing the connection between health and wealth. ConnectYourCare creates greater participant value through intuitive account management; greater employer value and savings through dynamic, outcome-based workflows and tools; and greater partnership value through deep engagements to meet goals—with proprietary, cloud-based technology and a modern, intelligent platform as its foundation.

Trusted by leading organizations, spanning all industries and sizes, we are making it easier for people to manage care, so they can enjoy life. For more information, visit https://www.connectyourcare.com/.

About Winston Benefits

Winston Benefits is a nationally recognized Benefits Administration, Enrollment, and Communication company providing employers with a technology enabled benefit process that helps manage, enroll, and communicate their benefit plans. We focus on improving outcomes and delivering value by providing each client with a customized portfolio of solutions, delivered through a proprietary SaaS-based technology.

For additional insights, visit https://winstonbenefits.com/.

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Grinnell Mutual named Top Workplace for the 10th consecutive year


“We are honored to be recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces for the 10th consecutive year,” said Jeff Menary, Grinnell Mutual president and CEO. “Dealing with this year’s COVID-19 issues reinforces the fact that our employees are the reason for our success.

Grinnell Mutual was named ninth-best large Iowa employer in the 2020 Des Moines Register/Workplace Dynamics Top Workplaces survey.  

It’s the 10th straight year the company has earned a spot on the list and is one of only six companies in the state that has made the list every year since the honor’s creation. 

Grinnell Mutual also won the “Training” specialty category because employees felt the company offered unmatched opportunities to learn and grow.

The Register and WorkplaceDynamics evaluated survey responses from 36,000 employees of participating employers. Top Workplaces are categorized by number of employees in Iowa and chosen based on employee feedback.   

“We are honored to be recognized as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces for the 10th consecutive year,” said Jeff Menary, Grinnell Mutual president and CEO. “Dealing with this year’s COVID-19 issues reinforces the fact that our employees are the reason for our success. We know our long-term success depends on their great work, which is why their happiness and job satisfaction is a top priority at Grinnell Mutual. Our employees care about their company, our customers, and their co-workers. If you truly care about and trust your employees, they’ll make great business decisions and provide best-in-class service to your customers.” 

Find out why Grinnell Mutual is such a great place to work. 

About Grinnell Mutual  

Grinnell Mutual, in business since 1909, is the 108th-largest property-casualty insurance company in the United States and the largest primary reinsurer of farm mutual companies in North America. Its products are available in 17 states.

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NFP’s Carrie Cox Appointed President of the Oklahoma State Association of Health Underwriters


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“Carrie’s collaborative approach and diversified experience is invaluable to our clients and our colleagues across the profession,” said Rachel Kanady, vice president of service and development at NFP in Oklahoma City.

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant providing employee benefits, property and casualty (P&C), retirement, and individual solutions, today announced that Carrie Cox, senior account executive at NFP, has been appointed to serve as president of the Oklahoma State Association of Health Underwriters (OSAHU). The OSAHU is part of Region 6 of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), which includes Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas. OSAHU is an organization focused on educating and informing health insurance buyers and advocating for the healthcare industry on legislative and regulatory matters.

In her new role, Cox will lead the OSAHU and represent the state of Oklahoma on a national level as a member of the professional development committee for NAHU. Cox, who joined NFP in 2012, has over 20 years of experience in the corporate benefits industry. Her knowledge of healthcare solutions and her commitment to delivering exceptional service to employers and their employees were key factors that led to her being selected as president of OSAHU, Region 6.

“Carrie embodies the characteristics that differentiate NFP in the marketplace – industry expertise, years of experience, sophisticated client strategy and flawless execution – which make her a fantastic choice to serve as OSAHU president,” said J. Kelly Hudelson, managing director at NFP in Oklahoma City. “She is the personification of NFP’s promise to take our clients’ business personally.”

“Carrie’s collaborative approach and diversified experience is invaluable to our clients and our colleagues across the profession,” said Rachel Kanady, vice president of service and development at NFP in Oklahoma City. “She manages some of our largest and most complex customers with a well-rounded perspective that consistently produces fantastic results.”

“It’s an honor to represent NFP and the state of Oklahoma to keep our industry moving forward,” said Cox. “The opportunity to lead, give back to a profession that is essential to our economy and culture, and make a difference for businesses and families means a lot to me. I look forward to having a meaningful impact while working with some great people across the region.”

About NFP

NFP is a leading insurance broker and consultant providing specialized property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement and individual solutions through its licensed subsidiaries and affiliates. NFP enables client success through the expertise of over 5,700 global employees, investments in innovative technologies, and enduring relationships with highly rated insurers, vendors, and financial institutions. NFP is the 5th largest benefits broker by global revenue, 6th largest US-based privately owned broker, and 8th best place to work in insurance (Business Insurance); 10th largest property and casualty agency (Insurance Journal); and 12th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

Visit NFP.com to discover how NFP empowers clients to meet their goals.

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New Guide – Top Five Ways To Reduce Car Insurance Costs


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“Saving money on car insurance is not difficult as some may think. Certain tips and methods can help drivers lower their insurance costs”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

In the past years, the price of car insurance has constantly increased. To keep the price of insurance under control, or even lower it, drivers can do certain things.

The following five tips can help the drivers to reduce their car insurance costs:


  •     Check the insurance market. Look for insurance quotes from several insurance companies. It is a known fact that the price of auto insurance can vary a lot from one insurer to another. Drivers should be careful and compare the same coverage on all websites. That means they should compare the same coverage type, deductibles levels, options, and extra service.
  •     Look for discounts. Insurance companies offer a diverse range of discounts for all sort of things. Drivers should contact several car insurance companies and ask them what discounts they offer and how they can be eligible to them.
  •     Bundle policies. Insurance companies love customers that bundle their car insurance with their homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. Most insurance companies will provide a large discount for the bundled policy.
  •     Check the low-mileage discount. If a driver moved to a place that is closer to their workplace, or he retired, then he should contact his insurance company. There is a chance that he might be eligible for a low-mileage discount. To qualify for this discount, drivers should drive no more than 15,000 miles yearly at some insurers, while other insurers will only accept drivers that drive less than 7,500 miles per year.
  •     Keep a good credit score. Insurance companies will analyze the credit score of potential customers when they determine their insurance rates. Drivers with a good credit score will obtain lower insurance premiums.

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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New Car Insurance Guide – When And How To File An Auto Insurance Claim


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“Handling a car insurance claim can be quite hard for persons who haven’t done this before. Although filing a claim might look complicated at first, this process is quite easy.”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several pieces of information drivers need to know when making a car insurance claim.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/car-insurance-claim-guide-how-and-when-you-should-file-a-claim/

For drivers who haven’t been through a claims process before it can be tricky to know what to do. Depending on what type of claim it is, the policyholder might need to talk to its own insurance company’s claims department and the insurance claims department of the other person, if there was a car accident. Common car insurance claims include rear-end crashes, windshield damage, backup accident, damage to a parked vehicle, vandalism, hail damage, theft, animal collision, personal injury, and others. Many of the most common claims can cost a couple thousand dollars. However, some can cost tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Being prepared for some of the most common car insurance claims can help drivers avoid a financial blow if they need to make a claim.

When dealing with a car insurance claim, drivers should know the following:


  • When drivers should and shouldn’t file a claim. The insurance rates won’t go up for drivers that make a claim for an accident they weren’t responsible for. Policyholders that have a comprehensive claim are advised to pay out of their pockets if the damage doesn’t exceed their comprehensive deductible. In case of a minor at-fault car accident, policyholders can work something out with the other party and pay out of their pockets to avoid dealing with the insurance company. By not reporting a small accident to the insurance company, policyholders can avoid having their car insurance rates increased.


How to file a claim. In most cases, at-fault drivers only need to contact their insurance company. However, drivers that weren’t at fault can either wait for the other party to contact their insurance provider, or they can contact the other company themselves. Either way, the other insurance company will contact the driver who wasn’t at-fault to get its side of the story and to arrange tor the car to be repaired. Drivers who were physically injured should immediately contact their insurance providers or ask for someone else to do so.

  • Be prepared before filing a claim. Before filing a claim, drivers will need to collect some information. Policyholders will need the policy number that can be found on the evidence of insurance card. Drivers who are calling about a car accident will also need to give their insurers the police report number, if there is one. In case of a collision with another driver, the policyholder will need to handle the other person’s information such as name, phone number, the insurance company, and its policy number.
  • How to make a claim. Call the number found on the evidence of insurance card. Policyholders will talk with a person who will collect information about the accident and their contact information. Eventually, policyholders will get a call back from a claims adjuster that will handle the claim. Recently, more and more insurance companies allow their customers to fill a claim using their websites.
  • When to get a police report. Small accidents don’t need a police report. Policyholders can file a report about an accident by contacting the local police department where the accident took place. While most police departments require the drivers to come in person, some police departments allow the policyholders to file an online report. Drivers will need a police report depending on the state where the accident took place. Some states have a time limit to file a report. They also have a dollar amount that the accident needs to exceed in order to file a report. If the other driver fled the scene or there are injuries, the policyholder needs to file a report. For the police report, policyholders should gather info like the other driver’s name, insurance information, names and contact information of any eyewitnesses, and pictures that highlight the damages done to the cars involved in the accident.
  • When to get a lawyer. In most cases, the involvement of a lawyer is not needed. Policyholders who have broken bones and a lengthy stay in the hospital are probably going to need a lawyer. Also, drivers who are going to stay out of work for an extended period or they are passing through a period of pain and suffering should contact an attorney. Furthermore, if someone dies, then the services of a lawyer are needed.

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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A New Article Presents The Benefits of Comprehensive Car Insurance


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“Comprehensive insurance will help drivers recover the costs to repair or replace their damaged or totaled vehicles that were involved in incidents not covered by collision insurance”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents what events are covered by comprehensive car insurance and why is important for drivers to obtain this policy.

For more info and free quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/the-benefits-of-comprehensive-auto-policy/

Comprehensive insurance is a type of coverage that pays if the policyholder’s vehicle is stolen or damaged in events that are not related to a collision. Although this policy is optional, if the vehicle is still financed, the lender will probably insist for this coverage to be purchased.

Comprehensive insurance will reimburse the policyholder in the following situations:


  • Stolen vehicle. Comprehensive insurance will reimburse a policyholder that got his car stolen. However, this policy will only pay the actual cash value of a vehicle at the moment it got stolen and not the price for a brand-new car.
  • Damage caused by severe weather events. Vehicles can easily be damaged by weather events like hails storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, lightings, avalanches. In many cases, the damaged cars are declared totaled. The comprehensive insurance is the only policy that will pay to repair or to replace vehicles that got damaged by extreme weather.
  • Animal collision. Vehicles that hit an animal can easily be damaged, especially if they hit a large animal like a moose, horse or a bull. Comprehensive insurance will also pay if a herd of animals decides to attack the car and destroy it.
  • Flood damage. Water can easily enter inside a vehicle and destroy its interior and the mechanical components. In many cases, the damage is too severe and the car is totaled.
  • Vandalism or riots. Although drivers believe they parked their cars in a safe place, vandals will think otherwise. It only takes a few moments for them to scratch the paint, make dents, deflate the tires or smash the windshield. If a protest degenerates and turns into a riot then the vehicle owned by a policyholder is in big trouble. Is not uncommon for rioters to set ablaze vehicles.

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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American Hole ‘n One Announces Merger with Sister Company


American Hole ‘n One, the world’s largest and most trusted provider of hole in one coverage, announced today a merger with its sister hole in one coverage company, National Hole-In-One.

American Hole ‘n One acquired National Hole-In-One in 2014 and has been operating the two companies separately for the past six years.

“Joining the two as one will help streamline many of our processes and will help our team work more efficiently,” said Steve Marcil, COO of American Hole ‘n One. “Improving our operations will provide even more value to our customers than what they’ve already come to expect.”

“The decision to merge the two companies was an easy one for us,” said Rick Ruiz, President and CEO of American Hole ‘n One. “We had many meetings to cover all of the pros and cons of merging the brands and wanted to make sure it was the best decision for our customers, our partners, and our employees. We will now be able to provide more value and benefits by merging the two largest hole in one brands in the world.”

Customer service representatives with National Hole-In-One will now join the exceptional service team at American Hole ‘n One. The company’s well-regarded price match guarantee, quality custom signage, exclusive bonus prizes and easy-to-use online booking will continue to be available to all customers of the combined company. A new service following the merger for National Hole-In-One customers is the ability to sign, return and pay for hole in one coverage through DocuSign.

The newly merged organization will operate as American Hole ‘n One and maintain its existing management team, with Ruiz continuing his leadership role as President and CEO. The company will continue to be based in Buford, Georgia.

About Grand Prize Promotions & American Hole ‘n One

One company, two powerful brands, make Grand Prize Promotions (GPP) and American Hole ‘n One (AHNO) the global leaders in promotions and prize coverage. Founded in 1986, they have revolutionized the promotions and prize industry. With offices in Atlanta, New York and San Diego, GPP and AHNO have a worldwide reach serving customers in 70+ countries. Hosting a combined total of over 25,000 events every year, they award millions in prizes that generate excitement, awareness and revenue for their partners. Prize indemnity offered by GPP and AHNO is backed by A+ XV rated Everest National Insurance Company, providing the financial strength needed to be a leader. An in-house,15,000 sq. ft., signage facility provides creative graphics and sign manufacturing to meet every customer’s needs. Working with the biggest names in the sports, marketing and promotion industries, clients benefit from their unsurpassed knowledge, depth of experience and quality of service. For more information about both companies, visit https://www.grandprizepromotions.com/ and https://www.ahno.com/.

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