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Business: Insurance

Bond-Pro Announces Birlasoft as Surety Systems Integration Partner

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Birlasoft looks forward to addressing an obvious gap in the market and assisting Sureties of all sizes through successful implementation of the Bond-Pro® Enterprise Next Gen® software platform.


TAMPA, Fla. and PUNE, India (PRWEB)

Birlasoft Ltd, of the USD 2.4 billion diversified, The CK Birla Group, and Bond-Pro, the leading provider of Surety and Specialty Insurance software products, announced today the execution of an agreement to provide a variety of services to Sureties, who have opted to license Bond-Pro® Enterprise Next Gen®. This includes business process transformation consulting and strategy, data migration, integrations, training, testing, and quality assurance services.

“Birlasoft continues to innovate with vertical-specific solutions. Upon discovery of this niche specialty line of insurance, we identified an unfilled demand for Surety technology implementation expertise,” said Milind Sathe, Head of the Insurance Vertical, Birlasoft. “Bond-Pro is the clear leader in the Surety Technology space, and we are thrilled to partner with them. Birlasoft looks forward to addressing an obvious gap in the market and assisting Sureties of all sizes through successful implementation of the Bond-Pro® Enterprise Next Gen® software platform.”

“We are very excited that Birlasoft has joined the Bond-Pro Partner Ecosystem. Bond-Pro was seeking partnership with a systems integrator who had experience working with large insurers, and offered accelerated solutions with a proven track record of working collaboratively with organizations of all sizes,” said Jeffrey York, Executive Vice-President of Business Development, Bond-Pro. “Our relationship with Birlasoft provides mutual clients another trusted implementation partner who is committed to Surety and offers an agile approach to successfully implementing Bond-Pro.”

Recently, Birlasoft was named a Top 15 Sourcing Standout by the Information Services Group (ISG), a global technology research and advisory firm. The company received an Oracle Excellence Award in the Emerging Technologies category, and was also recognized with the “Companies with Great Managers™” award by the People Business Initiative and The Economic Times.

About Bond-Pro

Bond-Pro is the developer and publisher of Bond-Pro® Enterprise Next Gen®, the leading Surety automation and management software utilized by hundreds of agencies and dozens of Surety carriers worldwide. It drives greater premiums, improves underwriting efficiency, reduces costs, and mitigates risk. Bond-Pro’s enterprise products and services enable Surety professionals to fully computerize and effectively manage the entire Surety life cycle including, Accounts, Jobs, Bonds, and Claims. For more information, please call (813) 413-7576 or visit http://www.bond-pro.com.

#SuretyTech #SuretySuccess #HighlyConfigurable #RelevantForms #NoTripleEntry #DigitalSurety

About Birlasoft

Enterprise to the Power of Digital™

Birlasoft combines the power of domain, enterprise, and digital technologies to reimagine business processes for customers and their ecosystem. Its consultative and design thinking approach makes societies more productive by helping customers run businesses. As part of the multibillion-dollar diversified The CK Birla Group, Birlasoft with its 10,000+ engineers, is committed to continuing our 158-year heritage of building sustainable communities. For more information, visit http://www.birlasoft.com.

For further information, please contact:

Melissa Womack

Head, Global Marketing

Birlasoft

Melissa.womack@birlasoft.com

+1 732 321 0921

+1 732 321 0922

Suma Nair

AVP & Head – Corporate Marketing, Birlasoft

Suma.nair@birlasoft.com

+91 983 308 4449

Disclaimer

Some of the statements in this update that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include our financial and growth projections as well as statements concerning our plans, strategies, intentions and beliefs concerning our business and the markets in which we operate. These statements are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these statements as circumstances change. There are risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, the level of market demand for our services, the highly-competitive market for the types of services that we offer, market conditions that could cause our customers to reduce their spending for our services, our ability to create, acquire and build new businesses and to grow our existing businesses, our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, currency fluctuations and market conditions in India and elsewhere around the world, and other risks not specifically mentioned herein but those that are common to industry.

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Robin Hood Foundation CEO Wes Moore Joins Year Up Baltimore to Celebrate New Graduating Class

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Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood, served as Keynote Speaker during Year Up Baltimore’s Virtual Graduation

“These young people are ready to lead, and they’re ready to not only succeed and thrive in their careers, but to bring others along with them as they shape the world to come,” said Moore.


BALTIMORE (PRWEB)

The nonprofit workforce development program Year Up Baltimore held a virtual graduation ceremony on Friday, July 17th. During the ceremony, Wes Moore, CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation — a top poverty-fighting nonprofit — addressed the graduates and congratulated them on their success.

“These young adults have worked extremely hard over the past year to overcome tremendous challenges,” said Wes Moore, CEO of Robin Hood. “I’m thrilled to celebrate everything they’ve accomplished, and I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ll accomplish in the future. These young people are ready to lead, and they’re ready to not only succeed and thrive in their careers, but to bring others along with them as they shape the world to come.”

Year Up Baltimore has served more than 1,100 students since it launched in 2010, providing them with a semester of in-demand technical and professional skills training followed by a semester-long, credit-bearing internship at a top local company. Interested young adults between the ages of 18 and 26 with a high school degree or GED can schedule an online information session here to begin the application process for the next class.

“For ten years, Year Up Baltimore has connected young people in need of an opportunity with meaningful employment in IT, business and finance,” said Duane Reid, Site Director of Year Up Baltimore. “As they launch their professional careers, our graduates will continue to redefine where talent comes from and what it looks like, helping to ensure a more vibrant and equitable economy.”

In 2018, the federally-sponsored Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) evaluation of Year Up showed a 53% increase in initial earnings for young adults randomly assigned to Year Up compared with similar young adults in a control group—the largest impact on earnings reported to date for a workforce program tested in a randomized controlled trial. Nationwide, 90% of Year Up graduates are employed or attending college within four months of completing Year Up, with average starting salaries of $42,000/year.

About Year Up

Year Up is an award-winning, national 501(c)3 organization that enables motivated young adults to move from minimum wage to meaningful careers in just one year by providing the skills, experience, and support they need to reach their full potential. Through a one-year, intensive program, Year Up utilizes a high-expectations, high-support model that combines marketable job skills, stipends, coursework eligible for college credit, and corporate internships at more than 250 top companies. Its holistic approach focuses on students’ professional and personal development to enable young adults with a viable path to economic self-sufficiency and meaningful careers. Year Up has served more than 30,000 young adults since its founding in 2000, and expects to serve 5,000 young adults this year. Year Up has presence in 27 U.S. cities, including Arizona, Baltimore, Bay Area, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Greater Atlanta, Greater Boston, Greater Philadelphia, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, the National Capital Region, New York City/Jersey City, Pittsburgh, Puget Sound, Rhode Island, South Florida, Tampa Bay, and Wilmington. Year Up has been voted one of the “Best Non-Profits to Work For” by The NonProfit Times. To learn more, visit http://www.yearup.org, and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

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SDI Presence LLC Names Key Executives with Continued Growth

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Pictured from left to right: Dawn Nash Pfeiffer, Chief Markets Officer; Cecelia Bolden, Chief Experience Officer; Derk Rimstidt, Senior Vice President of IT Sales

“In order to accelerate our on-going strategic growth, we have designed our organizational structure to support leadership that embodies the skills, experience and personal attributes that will lead our firm forward,” states SDI Presence Chief Executive Officer David A. Gupta.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

IT services firm SDI Presence LLC (SDI) announces several executive leadership moves and organizational realignments to allow for its continued growth. Building on an 80% increase in revenues in 2019, the firm’s appointment of several key executives brings decades of industry experience and expertise to support the company’s ongoing expansion plans.

“In order to accelerate our on-going strategic growth, we have designed our organizational structure to support leadership that embodies the skills, experience and personal attributes that will lead our firm forward,” states SDI Presence Chief Executive Officer David A. Gupta. “I am truly confident that these changes will further equip us in serving our clients at the highest level, delivering reliable, secure and innovative services.”

The following appointments have been made at SDI:


  • Previous Chief Marketing Officer Dawn Nash Pfeiffer moves to Chief Markets Officer and will assume responsibility for both sales and marketing functions. Pfeiffer builds on 25 years of sales and marketing experience in IT professional services, and plays an instrumental role in the strategic development, expansion, and growth of the company. Pfeiffer has taken a leadership role in formalizing the firm’s consultative sales and solutioning program, including lead generation, performance metrics, strategic partnering, and sales enablement functions. A 21-year veteran of the firm, Dawn brings broad experience in B2B brand management and integrated marketing communications including public relations, corporate communications, advertising, and digital marketing. Pfeiffer continues to draw upon previous experience in the facilities management and technology sectors.

  • Serving as SDI’s Chief Development Officer Cecelia Bolden now moves into the role of SDI’s first Chief Experience Officer. Ms. Bolden’s history includes 30 years’ experience in the information systems industry and is a recognized leader in the systems integration arena, having designed and delivered many systems ranging from small custom solutions to enterprise-wide solutions. As a 16-year SDI veteran, Ms. Bolden has held previous delivery leadership positions with the firm. As Chief Experience Officer, Cecelia is responsible for ensuring each aspect of the business contributes towards a positive engagement between the brand and the consumer. Building on the reciprocal relationship between the employee journey and the experience delivered to the customer, Cecelia will also ensure an optimal experience for the SDI employees. Cecelia will oversee Quality Management in SDI’s delivery of services to customers; Customer Experience; Employee Development; Diversity, Inclusion and Equity; and Corporate Social Responsibility programs. Ms. Bolden’s builds on her past work experience with Accenture, Oracle Corporation, MCI/WorldCom, marchFIRST and divine, Inc.

  • Also joining the firm as Senior Vice President of IT sales veteran Derk Rimstidt. Rimstidt brings more than twenty years of experience in tech sales and business development to this role, with expertise in managing high-performance sales teams and orchestrating large complex sales pursuits. Rimstidt joins SDI from digital and analytics consulting firm Inspire11, and has held previous posts held at Atos, Xerox, and IBM. Rimstidt will be responsible for formalizing the firm’s sales program for new and existing customers, including implementing business strategies to maximize market opportunities and drive profitable growth.

With over 70 new employees hired in the last 12 months, SDI’s growing portfolio of clients includes an uptick in its IT managed services, cybersecurity, and billing/customer information systems engagements. The firm’s approach to each project includes an evaluation of how to incorporate peer M/W/VBE partners; NMSDC-certified SDI has built a 20-year track record of priming long-term, multi-year enterprise IT contracts to achieve customer success while building partner MBE firms’ capacity in a strategic manner. SDI spent $11M with its diverse partners in 2019 and is forecasted to reach $20M by the end of 2020. SDI delivers the industry and technical expertise, mature back-office, and company culture that is expected of a Tier 1 firm, with a MBE-oriented business partnering program that exponentially achieves client diversity goals.

“Being present is at the core of our culture – for every client project that our Teams deliver, in how we care for our fellow SDI colleagues, and at the heart of the impact that we create in our larger communities,” states SDI Presence Chief Executive Officer David A. Gupta. “We’re optimistic about our future growth opportunities, and how we may affect a meaningful change in the minority business community at the same time.”

About SDI (SDI Presence LLC)    

SDI Presence LLC is an IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) that leverages its strong team presence to advance our clients to a secure digital enterprise. With a 20-year corporate resume, SDI delivers strategic managed services, IT consulting, and hybrid infrastructure solutions to optimize our clients’ technology environments. SDI is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), with a portfolio of clients that includes some of the nation’s largest airports, utilities, commercial real estate portfolios, and government agencies. Visit us at http://www.sdipresence.com and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram.

For media inquiries, please contact Dawn Nash Pfeiffer at 312.580.7516 or dpfeiffer@sdipresence.com.

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Business: Insurance

Cheap Car Insurance Tips – New Guide For Saving Car Insurance Money

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“The price of car insurance is likely to continue to rise in the near future. Fortunately, there are several things drivers can do to save money on their car insurance policies”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents some important tips that can help drivers pay cheaper car insurance rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/top-tips-that-can-help-drivers-save-car-insurance-money/

In the past years, car insurance rates have continued to rise across the country. The increased price of vehicles and the increased number of claims are just a few of the reasons for this continuous rise in insurance prices. Unfortunately, insurance rates aren’t likely to come down in price anytime soon. However, there are a few things policyholders can do to minimize the effect of the increased premiums on their wallets.

Drivers looking to save money on car insurance should consider following the next tips:


  • Add multiple cars and drivers to the policy. Drivers who obtain a quote from an insurance company to insure a single car will end up getting a higher quote per vehicle than if they inquired about insuring several drivers or vehicles with that provider. In some circumstances, insurance providers are willing to give a better deal to policyholders that are bringing more business to them. Also, insurance companies can provide a discount to those policyholders that maintain other policies at them, such as homeowners insurance.

  • Be a safe driver. A clean driving record with zero at-fault accidents and tickets can help drivers save money. Most providers offer a discount that can range from 10 to 25% to those policyholders that managed to stay safe on the roads for a number of years.

  • Get a car that is cheap to insure. Insuring a huge SUV can be more expensive than insuring a small, but safe lower-cost commuter car. Also, some insurers will offer a discount for buying a hybrid, an alternative fuel vehicle, or a fully electric vehicle.

  • Increase the deductible. The deductible is the amount of money policyholders have to pay before the insurance kicks in. Depending on the policy, deductibles typically range from $250 to $1,000. By increasing their deductibles, policyholders can pay lower premiums.

  • Improve the credit score. In many states where is allowed, the insurance companies use the credit score to determine insurance premiums. Insurance providers claim that their studies show that if a driver is responsible in his personal life, then that driver is less likely to file claims.

  • Install anti-theft devices. Policyholders can lower their annual premiums if they install anti-theft devices. For that to happen, policyholders will need to contact their insurance providers and ask them for what installed anti-theft devices they offer discounts. Car alarms and LoJacks are just a few of the devices that are eligible for a discount.

  • Apply for usage-based insurance. Usage-based insurance policies are perfect for safe drivers who don’t use their cars that often. Typically, the insurance provider will install a telematics device in the vehicle to track how much, how well, and when the policyholder drives. Based on these factors, the policyholder might be eligible for a discount.

  • Shop around. It makes sense to get quotes at least once per year from other companies, to check if lower rates are available. When getting quotes, drivers should ensure they compare the same policies and options.

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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Business: Insurance

Why Insurance Rates Have Gone Up Recently

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Right now, we are in a time where interest rates are extremely low. This may be great for the homeowners who can save on their mortgage payments, but for cash heavy businesses such as insurance companies, it is not.


MISSISSAUGA, Ontario (PRWEB)

As an insurance broker, one of the most common questions Filip Ambroziak receives is “why have auto/home insurance rates gone up so much?”. This is a fair question especially that a majority of clients asking are great drivers with great records.

So why have insurance rates gone up and seem to go up every year?

The answer to this question will be based on client experiences, insurance companies and other insurance professionals which Filip works with on a daily basis. Filip will also only be talking about the general insurance landscape. Individual client rate increases could be a combination of personal rating factors and an increase in the base rates.

1. Fraud

This is something the public already knows. Sadly, it will continue being the reason for insurance increases for the foreseeable future.

There are two types of fraud: soft fraud and hard fraud.

Soft fraud are more of an exaggeration of what actually happened. Lets say a home burned down, and as the client is listing their personal items to the insurance company, it is mentioned that the client had a 55″ flat screen TV when in reality, it was a 43″ TV. The claim still occurred but the client exaggerated the damages.

Hard fraud is 100% false in nature. An example would be a group of people plan a situation where a vehicle rear-ends them and they all claim accident benefits.

Both types of fraud are one of the main reasons insurance has been increasing every year. In the Greater Toronto Areas, there are fraud rings who defraud the insurance companies regularly. Until fraud is put to a stop, insurance rates will continue to increase.

2. Low Interest Rates

Right now, we are in a time where interest rates are extremely low. This may be great for the homeowners who can save on their mortgage payments, but for cash heavy businesses such as insurance companies, it is not.

Insurance companies have two primary ways they make money: underwriting profits and interest.

An underwriting profit occurs when the insurance companies pay out less in claims then they received as premium. If a company pays out more in claims than they received in premiums, it is known as an underwriting loss. The last several years, most insurance companies have been operating at an underwriting loss.

The second way an insurance company makes money is through interest collected. Generally, the companies invest their money into safe investments that generate safe returns. Due to the extremely low interest rates, insurance companies were not able to offset their underwriting losses with good investment returns.

3. Claims Frequency + Repair Costs

Claim frequency and claim costs have been on the rise in Ontario, not just fraudulent claims. Since the GTA is welcoming a large amount of new residents every year, this puts more cars on our roads. With higher density comes more claims.

If a customer has a small fender bender on a 2016+ vehicle, the cost to repair that vehicle has become pricey. These new vehicles are equipped with expensive safety features, sensors, cameras and other fancy technology which in many cases requires special tools to repair. In one case, a small windshield claim costs upwards of $1,600 due to the display technology in the windshield. This was a Honda Accord.

This also applies to home policies. Labor, materials and new by-laws make rebuilding homes much more expensive than a decade ago. With all the recent storms and natural disasters, it makes sense that insurance companies are increasing their rates.

Filip Ambroziak’s Prediction:

2018-2020 have been the perfect storm for a major increase in insurance rates. With low interest rates, high claim frequency and repair cost and fraud, insurance premiums have no where to go but up.

Filip predicts that there will be multiple increases in 2021 and for the next few years after that. The GTA is currently a very attractive place to move to and immigration is not slowing down post COVID.

Another note to keep in mind is that the insurance industry in Canada is currently in a “Hard Market”. Insurance companies not only are increasing their rates, but tightening their underwriting rules. Ambroziak predicts that we will be in a hard market for another 12-18 months.

If you are ever looking for an insurance quote in Ontario, feel free to reach out to Filip Ambroziak at (416) 803-2113 or at https://www.filipambroziakinsurance.com/.

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The Intersect Group is one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in Atlanta

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

For the 7th consecutive year, The Intersect Group has been included on a list of organizations that have distinguished themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach.

Hear from some of The Intersect Group’s employees on what makes TIG one of the Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Atlanta!

“It’s the resilience of our entire team that gives us this distinction, even during a pandemic. We banded together and, in all aspects, worked as a true team. We brought collaboration and innovation to continue to be successful. It’s easy to feel defeated or down during a time like this, but it helps when you have team members that are there to pick you back up. We have a leadership team that cares about each person in this company and their families, and it showed during these times.”– Connor Johansen, Manager, Client Solutions

“The Intersect Group is uniquely focused on putting the needs of its clients first. Throughout times in 2020 when hiring was unexpectedly plummeting, our team was all hands on deck to reach out to our valued clients who entrust us with their job search to keep in touch, provide encouragement, and creatively find ways to add value to their career needs. And, while being extremely client-centric, our management team has also created a culture that demonstrates its genuine care for our staff. They have provided ongoing communication and transparency, tremendous flexibility to support our teammates during uncertain times, and a work environment that promotes safety and health.”– Kim Shark, Principal Executive Recruiter

“We are able to achieve this distinction because even though we are in a pandemic, The Intersect Group has done a great job of keeping us connected. We made the wise choice to implement Zoom right before we were quarantined. We are constantly updated as to how the company is doing and are encouraged to still push for success while keeping our families and health a priority.”– Allison Whilby, Client Engagement Manager

The honorees selection was based on key measures in various categories. They include Compensation, Benefits and Employee Solutions; Employee Enrichment, Engagement and Retention; Employee Education and Development; Recruitment, Selection and Orientation; Employee Achievement and Recognition; Communication and Shared Vision; Diversity and Inclusion; Work-Life Balance; Community Initiatives; Strategic Company Performance and the Best of the Best Small Business, Medium Business and Large Business.

“Through the first half of 2020, the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For have demonstrated leadership and forward thinking as they pivoted their business and workforce through Covid-19. As the conversation and focus has shifted, our Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions regarding Race. It is in these unique times, the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For excel and share their knowledge with others” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program that provides the business community with the opportunity to gain recognition, showcase their best practices and demonstrate why they are an ideal place for employees to work. This national program celebrates those companies that are making better business, creating richer lives and building a stronger community as a whole. It is presented annually in several markets including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco Bay Area, West Michigan and Nationally.

The Intersect Group, along with the other selected companies were honored on Tuesday July 21st, 2020 on a digital platform.

About The Intersect Group

Founded in 2006, The Intersect Group is part of the MSouth portfolio of investment companies and operates in Atlanta, Dallas and Charlotte. Specializing in the recruitment of IT and Finance & Accounting professionals, The Intersect Group provides clients with the means to find the best talent on the market. For more information visit http://www.theintersectgroup.com.

Press Contact

Lisa Simpson

(678) 735-3187

lsimpson@theintersectgroup.com

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How to Get Affordable Car Insurance Just by Following Several Smart Tips

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“Drivers can obtain cheaper car insurance rates easily. All they have to do, is to follow several money-saving methods”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents how drivers can obtain cheaper car insurance rates.

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

Everyone wants to pay lower car insurance premiums. However, in recent years, the insurance costs have been on the rise and the tendency is expected to continue throughout the entire 2020

To lower the costs of car insurance, drivers should follow the next tips:


  • Drivers should consider increasing deductibles. To obtain cheaper car insurance, drivers can agree to pay more money from their budget If they have to make a claim. Policyholders should put away the money necessary for filing a claim.

  • Consider driving fewer miles. If a policyholder doesn’t drive his car too often, he might be eligible for a low mileage discount that typically ranges from 15% to 20%.

  • Bundle multiple policies. Policyholders can easily bundle their car insurance with their homeowner’s insurance. In some cases, a policyholder can save as much as 20% simply by bundling multiple policies into one.

  • Install safety devices. Many insurance companies offer generous discounts for drivers that make their cars safer. Safety devices like a rearview camera, GPS tracking system, immobilizers, airbags, blind spot detectors, various anti-theft devices will make the car safer. The value of the discounts varies depending on the type of device installed.

  • Be a good driver. A driver with no traffic tickets and no accidents for a number of years is eligible for a safe driver discount. Most insurance companies will lower premium rates after three years of clean driving, while other insurers will wait even five years to provide this discount. Usually, this discount will lower insurance rates by 10%-20%.

  • Consider usage-based programs. Many insurance companies offer this type of programs. Usually, a small telematics device is installed inside the driver’s vehicle. This device will send driving habits data back to the insurer. Drivers with good driving habits are rewarded with large discounts

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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Northern Lights Direct Adds Performance Agency Veteran, Cass Baker, to its Leadership

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CHICAGO and TORONTO (PRWEB)

Performance agency, Northern Lights Direct (NLD) appoints industry veteran Cass Baker to its executive team. As EVP, Head of Strategy and Digital, Cass will be responsible for the agency’s go to market strategy, development efforts and its digital practice.

The hiring is another significant investment by Northern Lights to advance the agency’s integrated performance marketing offerings. “As media channels converge, strategy and orchestration become paramount. In Cass Baker, we found a leader who has both the strategic chops and the ability to adjust and adapt in rapidly changing environments,” said Bryan Walkey, Northern Lights’ CEO. “2020 has been an unprecedented time to say the least. We are seeing the marketplace use this time to evaluate their marketing resources and agencies. Our DRTV and performance marketing roots combined with our service offerings are a strong match for many brands as they look to address their changing needs. Adding Cass to our team accelerates our ability to scale with existing and new clients.”

Cass brings over 25 years of agency leadership, performance, digital and data-driven marketing. Before joining Northern Lights, Cass held senior management roles at Dentsu, Leapfrog, Leo Burnett and others. His leadership most recently completed the integration of Leapfrog into Dentsu’s performance agency iProspect, following the sale of Leapfrog. Cass will be based in Chicago while spending significant time in Toronto working with teams and clients.

“I am thrilled to be joining Bryan and the Northern Lights Team. Northern Lights’ decades of DRTV success and performance analytics combined with 15 years of digital offerings delivers what brands need today, and moving forward,” said Baker. “Marketers need partners who are focused on delivering outcomes and able to work at the speed of the ever-changing consumer and media landscapes. As the traditional media and digital lines further blur into an audience- first approach, Northern Lights’ unique experience has the solutions and talent to be a leader in performance marketing for many years to come.”    

The hiring follows another year of growth for Northern Lights Direct. Over the past several years, Northern Lights has experienced exponential growth in all areas of its business.

Northern Lights Direct is a leading direct response and performance agency with over 30 years of client success. With offices in Chicago and Toronto, their clients span North America and Europe delivering results and revenue for brands across languages, cultures and marketing channels. The agency’s offerings across digital and video include: strategic planning, media buying and management, advanced analytics, and both creative and production services.

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Arthur McColl Joins Express as CEO of Frontline Recruitment Group

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“His professional experience across different countries and areas of expertise make him a fitting choice for both Express and Frontline.” – Express CEO Bill Stoller


OKLAHOMA CITY (PRWEB)

After expanding into new global markets earlier this year with the acquisition of Frontline Recruitment Group, Express Employment Professionals introduces Arthur McColl as the new Chief Executive Officer of the franchised staffing company with 31 locations in Australia and three in New Zealand.

McColl will play a key and strategic role in helping grow the Express brand throughout both countries, while also strengthening and further developing the existing Frontline brand presence. A seasoned senior executive with 30 years of experience managing multiple brands in both the United Kingdom and Australia, he brings a dedication to brand alignment that will create a sustainable future ripe for growth for franchisees and their team members.

“Through his exceptional leadership, Arthur has helped multiple businesses thrive and grow to new heights during his career,” said Bill Stoller, CEO of Express. “His professional experience across different countries and areas of expertise make him a fitting choice for both Express and Frontline as we grow our core franchise locations across Australia and New Zealand.”

Beginning his career with Stakis Hotels in 1987, which was acquired by Hilton International in 1997, he was instrumental in the acquisition and growth strategy of the company, contributing to the acquisition of both LivingWell UK and Viva Health clubs before relocating and becoming the Vice President of LivingWell Australia in 2002. Following the successful sale of the division, he departed the company in 2006 and was named Operations Director of LA Fitness, UK, before serving as the company’s Chief Operating Officer until 2015.

In late 2015, he returned to Australia as the Chief Executive Officer of Anytime Fitness, and was promoted to his most recent role in 2017, serving as the Group Chief Executive Officer of Collective Wellness Group (CWG), the parent company and master franchise holder of U.S. Brands Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness and Xtend Barre, growing the group to 550 locations.

“After serving as the CEO of a successful group in the fitness industry, I’m genuinely excited and eager for a new professional challenge in the staffing industry,” McColl said. “Having taken my time to find the right combination of opportunity and strong top-down culture in an industry that makes a positive impact in the lives of others, I’m raring to go and feel privileged to work with Express and Frontline, in particular, contributing to the growth and development of their franchisees, team members, clients and candidates.”

A natural fit within the Express model, Frontline’s franchise locations are owned and operated by individual franchisees with specialized knowledge of the communities and industries in which they work. Providing staffing solutions in the areas of retail, hospitality, health, education, IT and digital, and construction across Australia and New Zealand, Frontline provides franchise owners the necessary tools to be successful entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Similar to Express franchise owners, Frontline franchisees maintain ownership of their individual offices, continuing to exist under the Frontline brand presence within their respective markets.

Boasting a proven and impressive track record, Frontline’s vision mirrors that of Express: helping as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. McColl will help introduce the traditional Express temporary staffing model across Australia and New Zealand, while strategically allowing Express to evolve Frontline’s direct hire model into current and emerging markets.

If you would like to arrange for an interview with Bill Stoller to discuss this topic, please contact Sheena Karami, Director of Corporate Communications and PR, at (405) 717-5966.

About Bill Stoller

William H. “Bill” Stoller is chairman and chief executive officer of Express Employment Professionals. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, the international staffing company has more than 825 franchises in the U.S., Canada and South Africa. Since its inception, Express has put more than 8 million people to work worldwide.

About Express Employment Professionals

At Express Employment Professionals, we’re in the business of people. From job seekers to client companies, Express helps people thrive and businesses grow. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, our international network of franchises offer localized staffing solutions to the communities they serve, employing 552,000 people across North America in 2019. For more information, visit http://www.ExpressPros.com.

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Cameyo Adds Industry Veteran Brad Rowland as Board Advisor

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Virtual desktop industry veteran Brad Rowland joins Board of Advisors for Digital Workspace leader Cameyo

Virtual desktop industry veteran Brad Rowland joins Board of Advisors for Digital Workspace leader Cameyo

“I’ve dedicated my career to bringing the best desktop and application virtualization products to market. Cameyo has the right team and the right technology at the right time, and has already helped hundreds of customers successfully transition to secure remote work.”


CARY, N.C. (PRWEB)

Cameyo, the Digital Workspace solution that delivers Windows and internal web apps to any device from the browser without the need for VPNs, today announced it has appointed Brad Rowland to its board of advisors. Rowland is an industry veteran in the virtual desktop and end-user computing (EUC) market, holding leadership positions at Wyse (acquired by Dell), AppStream (acquired by Symantec), and – mostly recently – was the CMO at FSLogix, which was acquired by Microsoft. With this appointment, Rowland brings his depth of experience and relationships to Cameyo, where he will help the company meet the surging demand for Digital Workspace solutions that enable people to be productive from anywhere, on any device.

“I’ve dedicated my career to bringing the best desktop and application virtualization products to market. The demand for those solutions has increased exponentially as enterprises experience how the ‘right tech at the right time’ helps them achieve their strategic mission,” said Rowland. “We’re now witnessing a sea change to remote work which will continue even after the pandemic subsides. This transformation requires Digital Workspace solutions that enable businesses to ensure all of their people can access all of their business-critical apps so that they can remain productive on any device. Cameyo has the right team and the right technology at the right time, and has already helped hundreds of customers successfully transition to secure remote work.”

Since beginning his career in the mid-90s managing a Citrix enterprise site with tens of thousands of users, Rowland has remained focused on desktop virtualization technologies. His experience stretches from managing the product lines at thin client vendor Wyse (Dell), to running global product and marketing at cloud application delivery specialist AppStream (Symantec), to serving as the chief marketing officer at FSLogix, acquired by Microsoft in late 2018 to play a strategic role in the launch of the Windows Virtual Desktop offering.

“Brad has a wealth of experience establishing global adoption of Windows and desktop virtualization solutions, and the reason for his success is his commitment to customer success,” said Andrew Miller, Co-Founder and CEO of Cameyo. “Cameyo was built from the ground up to solve business’ greatest pain points when it comes to migrating to the cloud and enabling secure, productive remote work at scale. When we met Brad, we knew he shared our passion for enabling customers to thrive – not just survive – through these transitions.”

Accelerating Global Momentum

Rowland joins Cameyo’s board of advisors at an unprecedented time in history where the COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated the global need for technologies that enable secure remote work. But even prior to the pandemic, Cameyo has been empowering customers to simplify their migration to the cloud and enable global remote work through simple, secure, and seamless Digital Workspaces. In just the past year, Cameyo has dramatically accelerated adoption and has announced:


  • Cameyo NoVPN – Cameyo NoVPN enables organizations to give their remote workers secure access to all of their applications without requiring a VPN.

  • Cameyo for MSPs – A new solution that empowers MSPs to deliver any Windows applications to any device virtually without having to go onsite and install apps, enabling them to more profitably scale these services globally while managing everything from a single dashboard.

  • Cameyo for Azure – Cameyo extended its platform’s premium cost-savings and performance features like elasticity, usage optimization, and Cameyo’s Session Sync and RDP Port Shield technology – previously only available with Cameyo’s Fully Hosted service on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – to all organizations utilizing Microsoft Azure.

  • Expansion to the Middle East & Africa – Cameyo partnered with ASG Africa, a premier IT solutions and services provider, to make Cameyo available to all organizations throughout Africa and the Middle East on Microsoft Azure.

  • Extending Partnerships with Google – Cameyo has long been a Google Cloud, Chrome Enterprise, Google for Education, and Google SaaS Initiative partner, and is now a Google recommended application delivery partner for enabling remote work.

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About Cameyo

Cameyo is a cloud-native Digital Workspace solution that enables the secure delivery of Windows and internal web applications to any device from the browser without the need for VPNs. By enabling organizations to provide their people with access to the business-critical apps they need to stay productive from anywhere, Cameyo helps make Remote Work, work. Hundreds of enterprises and organizations utilize Cameyo’s Digital Workspace solution to deliver Windows and internal web applications to hundreds of thousands of users worldwide. To learn more, visit https://cameyo.com.

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