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Business: Insurance

Ameriflex Launches Virtual Primary Care Offering

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DALLAS (PRWEB)

Ameriflex is pleased to announce the launch of a new product line, Virtual Primary Care, that facilitates access to a network of physicians delivering telehealth services under a direct pay arrangement.

The VPC offering, which leverages the robust administrative and payments technology of Ameriflex sister company Accresa, gives members access to unlimited virtual visits with a primary care physician for a flat, monthly fee. Unlike typical telemedicine services that match patients to the next available physician, Ameriflex Virtual Primary Care lets members choose their own physician based upon their own needs and preferences.

“Because of the nature of a direct pay healthcare model, doctors can actually build a relationship with each patient,” said Bart McCollum, CEO and President of Ameriflex. “The COVID-19 pandemic has further reinforced the need for flexible, virtual access to high quality primary care. We’re proud to partner with Accresa to help bring this solution to market.”

The Ameriflex Virtual Primary Care service costs $40 per person, per month, and covers a defined set of services that vary depending on the physician selected. These services can include:

-Unlimited virtual primary care visits.

-Same day virtual availability.

-Discount on labs and imaging.

-Virtual biometric screening.

-Virtual weight loss management.

-Virtual stress management.

-And more.

Ameriflex Virtual Primary Care was released to the general public on June 1, 2020. Initial network availability includes: Texas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, and Wisconsin. For more information, please visit the Virtual Primary Care website.

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Tompkins International Names David Latona Executive Vice President of Material Handling Integration

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David Latona, executive vice president of material handling integration, Tompkins International

David Latona, executive vice president of material handling integration, Tompkins International

Since joining Tompkins nearly five years ago, David has demonstrated superb leadership with account development and management and I am pleased that he has accepted the position of executive vice president of material handling integration.


RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB)

Tompkins International, a leading supply chain consulting and solutions firm, has named David Latona executive vice president of material handling integration. Latona, who previously served as vice president of the firm, has more than 30 years of supply chain experience, specializing in distribution center design and optimization for the apparel and footwear industry.

“Since joining Tompkins nearly five years ago, David has demonstrated superb leadership with account development and management and I am pleased that he has accepted the position of executive vice president of material handling integration,” said Denny McKnight, president and CEO of Tompkins International.

Prior to joining Tompkins, Latona was a partner and senior vice president of Vector Design, Inc., a nationwide material handling integrator, as well as co-founder and managing director of a third-party logistics operator in the Port of Los Angeles. He also co-founded Polygon Solutions, a B2B company that provides ERP systems and front office support for apparel and footwear brands.

Latona will succeed Kelly Reed, who is retiring after more than 20 years with Tompkins, including leading the firm’s material handling integration business unit for the past 11 years. During his time at Tompkins, Reed helped design, implement and support complex material handling systems for distribution and fulfillment operations for major companies across a wide variety of industries. Prior to joining Tompkins, Reed served over 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, holding a variety of high visibility logistics and supply chain management leadership positions.

“Kelly has been a remarkable leader and a true visionary for the supply chain industry,” said Latona. “I am honored to follow in his footsteps and continue to build upon the success he has achieved for Tompkins and our clients over the last two decades. Kelly and I will work closely together over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition.”

About Tompkins International

Tompkins International is a global supply chain consulting and solutions firm dedicated to helping clients achieve supply chain excellence and profitable growth. Founded in 1975, Tompkins has integrated its decades of experience in strategy, commerce, logistics and technology into an ecosystem of four business units: Supply Chain Consulting, Material Handling Integration, Robotics and Applied Technologies. By combining best-in-breed services and technologies, Tompkins delivers a true end-to-end supply chain solution enabling clients to improve the customer experience and ensure long-term success. Tompkins is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina and has offices throughout North America and in Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit http://www.tompkinsinc.com.

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Business: Insurance

6 Top Ways That Will Help Drivers Pay Less On Car Insurance

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“For many drivers, car insurance might be too expensive. Fortunately, there are several ways to lower costs. Adopting better driving habits and modifying coverage parameters will help you save money ”, said Gurgu C, Project Manager of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Car insurance can be expensive for many drivers. But with daily car journeys becoming a necessity for many drivers, you can’t afford to not have one. The penalties for driving without insurance are severe, and they will reflect on your insurance premiums when you decide to purchase one. On our website, you can compare free car insurance quotes, and find out if you can save more on your car policy rates.

These are the best ways that will you pay less on your insurance rates:

1. Bundle all the policies. Drivers or families who have more than one car, should consider a multi-car policy. Bundling a car or more cars, and a house will provide policyholders a multi-policy discount. Multi-car and multi-policies discount are great ways for saving money. Insuring multiple cars, homes, boats, and others on the same policy, at the same insurance company will guarantee you a large discount.

2. Check the different discounts. Check with the insurance company what discounts are available and what are the prerequisites. Car insurance companies are well-known for having a variety of discounts. Some of their discounts are the homeowner discount, good student discount, getting a married discount, and many other discounts that are available in certain situations.

3. Keep a clean driving record. Drivers can qualify for a discount that can range from 10 percent to 20 percent. All you have to do is to maintain a clean driving record for a number of years, usually three to five years. That means adopting safe driving habits; don’t get involved in accidents, and avoid car tickets.

4. Consider UBI policies. Some companies offer usage-based programs. People who consider themselves good drivers and want to prove it should let the company install a monitoring device. That device will gather info about how much you drive, how hard you brake, how you turn curves, when you drive and so on. If the results are satisfactory, the company can customize prices and give provide a better deal.

5. Consider raising deductible. Drivers who have collision and comprehensive coverage can lower the price of car insurance, by agreeing to pay a larger deductible. The larger the deductible amount agreed to pay, the lower insurance premiums will cost.

6. Shop online for multiple quotes. The best way a driver can save money is by shopping online for quotes. Insurance rates are not the same on all insurance companies, and the best way to find out who has the best deal is by going to a brokerage website and fill in some quotes. In that way, he will receive policy estimates from different insurance companies, big or small. Users just need to selected the coverage they needed and complete the questionnaire with accurate info.

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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Lawsuit Seeks Class Action Against Health Insurer for Alleged Improper Policy Cancellations

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LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

On May 22, 2020, the California insurance law firm Gianelli & Morris filed a class action complaint in the Superior Court of the state of California for the County of Los Angeles. The case is John P. Gutierrez v. Anthem Blue Cross Life and Health Insurance Company (Case No. 20STCV19949). The complaint seeks money damages for breach of contract as well as a declaratory judgment regarding Anthem Life’s notice to certain policyholders that it was canceling their policies. The complaint alleges that the notice given to policyholders fails to conform to California’s legal requirements.

Specifically, the complaint deals with Anthem Life’s cancellation of an individual health insurance policy, Individual PPO HSA Compatible, Contract Code T160. According to court documents, in late June 2019, Anthem Life mailed a notice of cancellation to policyholders under Contract Code T160 that this plan was to be discontinued as of December 31, 2019. In its class action complaint, Gianelli & Morris alleges that Anthem Life’s cancellation notice was improper under two provisions of the California Insurance Code – section 10273.6(d) and section 791.10(e).

The complaint alleges that Anthem Life chose to withdraw from the state, but Anthem Life failed to disclose it was doing so, as required by law. The complaint further alleges that Anthem Life attempted to avoid the five-year ban on offering policies after withdrawal by directing the canceled policyholders toward products offered by its sister company, Blue Cross of California, which it referred to as “Anthem Blue Cross.”

“Insurance companies that want to avoid their obligation to provide continued health coverage in California must follow the rules,” said lead attorney Rob Gianelli. “Compliance with a mandatory notice law should never be compromised by a company’s economic interest.”

The complaint alleges that its lead plaintiff, John P. Gutierrez, had to pay higher premiums, suffer from claims being uncovered, and incur other expenses as a result of Anthem Life’s actions. The lawsuit seeks a declaration from the court that Anthem Life violated the California Insurance Code and further seeks money damages for the alleged harm imposed. The lawsuit is being brought on behalf of Mr. Gutierrez and all others similarly situated.

About Gianelli & Morris

Gianelli & Morris is a Los-Angeles based insurance law firm concentrating its practice in the representation of California insurance policyholders who have been denied benefits or otherwise been the subject of maltreatment by their insurance company.

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Business: Executives

UMBRLA Inc. Appoints Former KushCo Holdings President and Chief Revenue Officer as Executive Chairman

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UMBRLA is a rapidly growing organization outpacing the growth of what is still an emerging cannabis industry poised for significant expansion, and Jason’s broad background in cannabis and CPG is a perfect complement to support our strategy.


SANTA ANA, Calif. (PRWEB)

UMBRLA, Inc. (“UMBRLA” or the “Company”), a multi-state premier brand owner and retail operator in the legal cannabis industry, today announced that it has appointed Jason Vegotsky, former President and Chief Revenue Officer of KushCo Holdings, Inc. (“KushCo”) (OTCQX: KSHB), as the Company’s Executive Chairman. Vegotsky brings over a decade of consumer packaged goods (“CPG”), wine and spirits, and cannabis experience to UMBRLA.

As UMBRLA’s Executive Chairman, Jason will collaborate with UMBRLA’s executive team to develop and drive strategies for future growth, as well as identifying opportunities for value-added strategic initiatives, including acquisitions, joint ventures, and leveraging key relationships in the industry. At KushCo, Jason fostered relationships with many of the leading brands and multi-state-operators in the cannabis industry, which he intends to expand into this new role. Jason will also preside over board meetings, supporting strategy, collaboration, and communication among directors, the executive team and the Company’s shareholders.

Jason Vegotsky is a successful entrepreneur with an extensive background in implementing new strategies for revenue growth, building and scaling brands, and developing leading sales organizations. During his two-year tenure at KushCo, Vegotsky led a team of over 200 employees encompassing sales and operations personnel, and played a critical role in helping the company increase its sales by more than 600% from approximately $18.8 million in fiscal 2017 to $149.0 million in fiscal 2019. Prior to KushCo, Vegotsky was the co-founder of Summit Innovations, the leading distributor of hydrocarbon gasses to the cannabis industry, which was sold to KushCo in 2018. The early part of Vegotsky’s career was spent developing leading brands in the wine and spirits as well as the food and beverage space. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Bucknell University.

“This is a pivotal moment in UMBRLA’s short, and successful, history,” said Dallas Imbimbo, UMBRLA’s Chief Executive Officer. “UMBRLA is a rapidly growing organization outpacing the growth of what is still an emerging cannabis industry poised for significant expansion, and Jason’s broad background in cannabis and CPG is a perfect complement to support our strategy of expanding our retail footprint and deepening our relationships with our retail partners. There are very few individuals within the cannabis space that have traditional CPG, cannabis CPG, and financial markets expertise, along with the relationships to complement this rare technical know-how. I’m proud to say that Jason checks all of those boxes, and I could not be more excited to have him lead our strategy to both organically grow our CPG brand and retail portfolio and also shape our M&A strategy.”

Vegotsky added: “I have had the privilege of witnessing UMBRLA’s rapid growth from a distance, as they continue to create and gather the industry’s premier brands, while securing the prime real estate to complement them. My passion has always revolved around building brands that can engage, energize, and capture consumers, and this opportunity at UMBRLA represents a perfect outlet to contribute my brand expertise, industry relationships, and deep understanding of how to drive substantial growth. During my time at KushCo, I had a unique perch from which to observe the most promising brands developing in this emerging industry. I’m excited to now bring that unique perspective and experience to UMBRLA, and to help the Company’s innovative and entrepreneurial team realize UMBRLA’s tremendous potential for outsized growth and success in this marketplace.”

ABOUT UMBRLA INC.

UMBRLA is a premier brand house and retail operator in the legal cannabis industry active in California, Oregon, Arizona, and Oklahoma. UMBRLA’s brands are among the most recognizable in the industry and include Korova, Sticks, Cabana, and Beaucoup. UMBRLA’s holdings also include distributor LTRMN, and cannabis storefront retail locations operating as The Spot.

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Business: Insurance

The Prewitt Group Earns “Diamond Achiever” Award in Alabama

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“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at the Prewitt Group,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”


BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (PRWEB)

The Prewitt Group of Birmingham, Alabama has been named “Diamond Achiever” for the state of Alabama by Frankenmuth Insurance. The award is presented to the state agency that attained the highest overall percentage rating in profitability, growth and policy retention during the past year.

The results achieved by the team at the Prewitt Group in 2019 have helped the agency become one of the most successful of Frankenmuth Insurance’s more than 600 independent agencies. This is the second time that the agency has been named Diamond Achiever for Alabama, after previously earning the award for 2015.

“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at the Prewitt Group,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”

To learn more about the Prewitt Group, find them on Facebook or visit http://www.jrprewitt.com.

Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind for families and businesses for 150 years. Because insurance is both complicated and critical to people’s lives, Frankenmuth works exclusively with 645 independent agencies to provide business, home, auto and life insurance policies. With more than 750 employees, the company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and offers insurance products in 15 states. Frankenmuth Insurance is financially sound, with $1.7 billion in assets. The company has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent) and is a Ward’s 50® Top Performer. For more information visit fmins.com.

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AssuredPartners NL Earns “Diamond Achiever” Award in Kentucky

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“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at AssuredPartners NL,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”


LEXINGTON, Ky. (PRWEB)

AssuredPartners NL of Lexington, Kentucky has been named “Diamond Achiever” for the state of Kentucky by Frankenmuth Insurance for the third year in a row. The award is presented to the state agency that attained the highest overall percentage rating in profitability, growth and policy retention during the past year.

The results achieved by the team at AssuredPartners NL in 2019 have helped the agency once again become one of the most successful of Frankenmuth Insurance’s more than 600 independent agencies.

“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at AssuredPartners NL,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”

To learn more about AssuredPartners NL, find them on Facebook or visit http://www.assuredptrnl.com.

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Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind for families and businesses for 150 years. Because insurance is both complicated and critical to people’s lives, Frankenmuth works exclusively with 645 independent agencies to provide business, home, auto and life insurance policies. With more than 750 employees, the company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and offers insurance products in 15 states. Frankenmuth Insurance is financially sound, with $1.7 billion in assets. The company has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent) and is a Ward’s 50® Top Performer. For more information visit fmins.com.

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The Norton Agency Earns “Diamond Achiever” Award in Georgia

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“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at the Norton Agency,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”


GAINESVILLE, Ga. (PRWEB)

The Norton Agency of Gainesville, Georgia has been named “Diamond Achiever” for the state of Georgia by Frankenmuth Insurance. The award is presented to the state agency that attained the highest overall percentage rating in profitability, growth and policy retention during the past year.

The results achieved by the team at the Norton Agency in 2019 have helped the agency become one of the most successful of Frankenmuth Insurance’s more than 600 independent agencies.

“We are proud to present this award to the management and staff at the Norton Agency,” says Frankenmuth Insurance President and COO Fred Edmond. “The members of the agency’s team are excellent business partners, providing quality, professional service to all clients they serve.”

To learn more about the Norton Agency, find them on Facebook or visit http://www.nortoninsurance.com.

Frankenmuth Insurance has been providing peace of mind for families and businesses for 150 years. Because insurance is both complicated and critical to people’s lives, Frankenmuth works exclusively with 645 independent agencies to provide business, home, auto and life insurance policies. With more than 750 employees, the company is headquartered in Frankenmuth, Michigan, and offers insurance products in 15 states. Frankenmuth Insurance is financially sound, with $1.7 billion in assets. The company has an A.M. Best rating of “A” (Excellent) and is a Ward’s 50® Top Performer. For more information visit fmins.com.

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Business: Executives

INCATech Promotes Jesse Osborne to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

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I am delighted that Jesse continues to grow with us & has aligned himself with the technical vision of the company. Jesse’s hard work & determination for leading technical innovation will help INCATech achieve higher levels of solution delivery for our customers – Liliana Freedman, President & CEO.


RESTON, Va. (PRWEB)

INCATech is excited to announce that Jesse Osborne has been promoted as our new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Jesse joined INCATech two years ago as our Geographic Information System (GIS) Practice Lead. In this position Jesse fully embraced a leadership role covering all dimensions of growing a business practice area by expanding our GIS capabilities through solution delivery, winning more GIS related contracts, and bringing great talent into the organization.

As CTO for INCATech, Jesse will be responsible for overseeing INCATech’s technological vision, he will implement technology strategies and ensure that the technological resources are aligned with the business needs of the organization. Additionally, Jesse will continue to manage all functional technology practice areas and associated staff to collectively understand a customer’s mission and objectives to optimally design, develop and execute work plans.

Jesse will provide thought leadership, innovation, and creativity to inform strategic recommendations to the customer and internal INCATech leadership to affect improvements in processes, deliverables, and outcomes. As Jesse has done in the past, he will continue to identify new areas of emerging technology opportunities, strategically guide, and create implementation plans for capitalizing on those opportunities and continue to grow our company in various capacities.

About INCATech

INCATech is an SBA 8(a) certified Woman Owned Small Business that has provided innovative technology to U.S. government and commercial customers for nearly a decade. Our expert teams apply Agile methodologies and use state-of-the-art products to achieve your mission goals and deliver breakthrough results. incatech-corp.com

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Panorama Consulting Group Hires Alan Salton as Director of Innovation

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Alan Salton

Alan will be an innovation champion and help take our culture of innovation to the next level in order to inspire, motivate and lead our practitioners through digital transformation programs.


GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (PRWEB)

The business transformation and ERP consulting firm, Panorama Consulting Group, recently hired Alan Salton as Director of Innovation. Alan brings decades of business and enterprise technology experience, most recently with abas AG in Germany, where he served as Chief Innovation Officer.

At Panorama, Alan will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive strategic plan supporting innovation, technology transfer, commercialization and economic development activities.

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Alan on several successful ERP implementations over the years and are absolutely thrilled he is joining our senior leadership team,” said Calvin Hamler, Managing Director of Panorama. “Alan is a brilliant innovator with a wealth of knowledge surrounding the intersection of business and technology in general. He understands the enterprise software landscape and customer experience as well as anyone I know.”

Alan will be working with Panorama’s senior leadership team to implement new processes for innovation within Panorama’s key service areas, including enterprise software selection, ERP software implementation, business process reengineering, organizational change management and business management consulting.

“Alan will be an innovation champion and help take our culture of innovation to the next level in order to inspire, motivate and lead our practitioners through digital transformation programs,” said Vanessa Davison, Managing Director of Panorama. “As a business transformation consultancy, innovation is at the heart of our practice, and our commitment to bringing that knowledge base and breakthrough value to our clients sits at the core of our mission and values.”

Panorama Consulting is continually innovating its service offerings and approach, so assigning ownership of this vision to one key expert was the next logical step in the company’s growth.

Alan will continue to position Panorama for growth by leading the implementation of an open innovation strategy to expand existing networks and partnerships with industry analysts, academics, technology influencers and private equity and venture capital partners.

As Panorama’s consultants help clients transform their people, processes and technology, these consultants will be able to leverage new approaches and new strategic partnerships to bring more value to the firm’s clients.

“I am very excited about joining the Panorama team. What I have learned from working with them over the years is that they are some of the brightest, most forward-looking, and insightful people in the industry,” said Alan Salton. “Their expertise has provided significant value to their clients and partners in aligning their businesses to be positioned for growth.”

About Panorama Consulting Group

Panorama Consulting Group is an independent, niche consulting firm specializing in business transformation and ERP system implementations for mid- to large-sized private- and public-sector organizations worldwide. One-hundred percent technology agnostic and independent of vendor affiliation, Panorama offers a phased, top-down strategic alignment approach and a bottom-up tactical approach, enabling each client to achieve its unique business transformation objectives by transforming its people, processes and technology. Panorama’s services include ERP Selection, ERP Implementation, ERP Contract Negotiation, ERP University, Digital Strategy, Technology Assessment, Change Management, Human Capital Management, Business Process Management, M&A Integration, Turnaround Analysis, Crisis Management, Financial Restructuring, Operational Restructuring, Project Auditing & Recovery and Software Expert Witness Testimony. Learn more at https://www.panorama-consulting.com/.

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