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Cheap Car Insurance 2020 – How To Negotiate Auto Insurance Rates

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“To negotiate a lower car insurance premium with their providers, drivers should use the right strategy and be prepared with the right information”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that presents several important tips that will help drivers negotiate lower car insurance premiums.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/can-you-negotiate-for-lower-car-insurance-rates/.

Negotiating a lower car insurance premium from the insurer is similar to negotiating a lower rate with any other service provider. The policyholders have to call the company, politely explain the situation, and see if they can offer a better rate. Policyholders who have been with the same provider for many years and have multiple home and auto insurance policies with the company are in a better position to negotiate a lower rate than someone who bought an insurance policy last week.

To increase the chances of getting a better deal from the insurer, drivers should follow the next tips:

  • Be polite but firm. Calling a car insurance company to demand lower premiums might not be a great idea. Most specialists recommend a polite, but firm approach.

  • Be persistent. Most provider representatives will initially deny any requests to lower the premiums. Policyholders should be persistent with their requests. It also helps if they explain to the representatives that they have been a customer to the company for many years and they have many policies at them.

  • Research scripts online. Drivers can find various scripts online explaining how to negotiate lower car insurance premiums. These scripts explain what drivers should say to have higher chances of getting a discount and how they should respond if the insurer denies their request.

  • Search for comparable car insurance policies. Sometimes, drivers are not entitled to a discount because they are already paying a competitive premium for insurance. Drivers should check if they can find comparable insurance plans at cheaper premiums. If they can’t find one, then their chances of getting a lower premium are very small.

  • Ask about discounts. Insurance companies offer many different discounts. Policyholders should ask about bundling discounts, safety equipment discounts, defensive driving discounts, good student discounts, and more.

  • Ask about changing the policy. Policyholders can get lower premiums by simply dropping unnecessary coverage. For example, drivers who have a AAA membership can drop their roadside assistance.

  • Shop around. There are many brokerage websites that allow users to easily compare car insurance premiums between providers. Drivers should compare several online quotes and check offers. If the rates being offered are significantly lower, drivers can use this information when negotiating.

  • Prepare for rejection. Car insurance companies frequently get calls from their customers who want lower insurance premiums. Usually, the customer service agent will tell that the rates are fixed and they can’t be adjusted. This is not true in most cases and the rates are negotiable.

  • Get a higher deductible. One of the most popular methods used to get lower car insurance premiums is to raise the deductible. Drivers who have a $500 deductible can get a substantial discount by simply raising the deductible to $1,000.

  • Hang up and call back. Sometimes, drivers can get a customer agent who is not willing to negotiate anything. In this case, policyholders should call back and try again at a different agent.

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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MOLTEN Appoints Former Senior Viacom Executive Denise Denson to Chief Operating Officer

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“MOLTEN is the first cloud infrastructure able to finally revolutionize the industry with a scalable solution for seamless search and analytics of rights information, encoding and distribution of content, and execution of financial transactions from anywhere.”


CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (PRWEB)

MOLTEN, a cloud infrastructure platform that digitizes and streamlines core operations of media and entertainment organizations, today announced the appointment of recognized industry visionary and veteran Denise Denson to Chief Operating Officer. In her role, Denson will be responsible for MOLTEN’s business development and operations functions including the company’s expansion of capabilities into digitizing rights, content, distribution and financial operations. She reports directly into MOLTEN founder and CEO, Arjun Mendhi.

Denson brings to the company more than two decades of experience and a proven track record in creating and implementing business development, marketing, and operations strategies to transform and expand businesses in diverse global markets. While at Viacom, Denson held several positions of increasing responsibility, including Executive Vice President, Global Content Distribution. In this role, as a direct report to Viacom Chairman and CEO, Denson developed and implemented a worldwide distribution strategy where she led traditional and digital content distribution for more than two dozen channels, growing distribution revenues over a ten-year period from $1B to $5B annually.

“As demand for media and entertainment content continues to grow, MOLTEN is evolving the underlying operations to bring scalable, automated and cost-effective cloud solutions to media and entertainment organizations,” said Founder and CEO Arjun Mendhi. “We are thrilled to incorporate Denise’s extensive experience driving digital transformation across media distribution channels and platforms.”

“For the past 20 years, while other industries digitally transformed around us, entertainment content management kept its roots firmly planted in legacy systems built for another time. Now, as consumers’ need for content grows, being able to manage and distribute content quickly is critical,” Denson noted. “MOLTEN is the first cloud infrastructure able to finally revolutionize the industry with a scalable solution for seamless search and analytics of rights information, encoding and distribution of content, and execution of financial transactions from anywhere. This is the future of media and entertainment, and it’s about time. I am excited to apply my experience to further accelerate MOLTEN’s growth and transform the industry.”

MOLTEN was founded in 2018 by Arjun Mendhi, an engineer, entrepreneur and artist. As the CEO of MOLTEN, he leads innovation to solve some of the most pressing challenges the media and entertainment industry faces today. Prior to MOLTEN, Mendhi led product, technology and business operations at organizations ranging from public corporations such as Danaher, to technology startups such as Infinite Analytics. A two-time winner of the prestigious MIT $100K Web and IT Award, he has an MBA from MIT Sloan and CS undergraduate from Anna University.

About MOLTEN

MOLTEN empowers rights-holders of digital intellectual property through technological innovation. MOLTEN works closely with media and entertainment organizations, such as film/TV production, distribution and sales companies. The MOLTEN cloud platform transforms media rights, content and financial management, radically simplifying global operations. The platform empowers its users with analytics and tools to accelerate deal-making and content monetization worldwide. MOLTEN was founded in the heart of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and is committed to breaking the barriers that hold digital creativity and media experiences back today. MOLTEN’s engineering team comes from MIT, advisors include Jack Dorsey and Kevin Yorn, and is backed by top-tier venture funds and StartX. For more information visit https://www.molten.co and follow @molten_inc on Twitter, @molten_inc on Instagram, and @molten on Medium.

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Strategic Financial Solutions Names Jyothsna Tremblay Vice President of Strategy and Business Development

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Jyothsna Tremblay


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Strategic Financial Solutions announced that Jyothsna Tremblay has been named as the company’s first-ever Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. Tremblay will be responsible for leading Strategic Financial Solutions’ identification, development, and launch of new products, as well as new services and partnerships for the brand.

“As we think about our growth, it was clear that we needed someone great to lead our business development efforts,” said Ryan Sasson, CEO. “I am grateful to have Jyothsna join our team as she brings a proven track record of business development success. She is an incredibly smart, strategic thinker, and shares the same core values that Strategic does. I’m excited to see Jyothsna help Strategic during an important time in our accelerated growth.”

As an experienced strategist, Tremblay helped identify and execute growth investments as well as strategic initiatives for multiple organizations including Harman International, a global leader in audio technology and Moody’s Analytics, a leading provider of financial intelligence and analytics tools to business leaders around the world. Prior to joining Strategic, Tremblay honed a pragmatic approach to business management and strategy that is based on over ten years of experience and an extensive understanding of market dynamics and competitive trends. She holds an MBA in finance and strategy from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business.

“I am thrilled to be starting a new professional chapter in my life with Strategic,” said Tremblay. “It was important to me to find an organization that was not only an industry leader, but also aligned with my values. It’s such an exciting time to join the Strategic Family given their exceptional growth and their commitment to have that continue.”

About Strategic Financial Solutions

Strategic Financial Solutions is a leading financial services company that provides comprehensive debt relief solutions for people in difficult financial situations. Through its personalized, tailored approach that includes debt consolidation loans and debt resolution programs, Strategic Financial Solutions has successfully resolved more than $1 billion in debt, and funded loans, for over 100,000 clients. Strategic Financial Solutions has been named one of the fastest-growing companies in New York City twice by Crain’s New York and has been recognized by INC. 500 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Strategic ranked 21st in the Best Companies to Work for in New York State program and is a Certified Great Place to Work. More information can be found at http://stratfs.com.

Contact:

Gary Foodim

CMO

Office: (212) 810-4544

Email: gfoodim@stratfs.com

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First Rate Announces Restructuring of Leadership Team

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“Strategically aligning our operations will greatly enhance our ability to synchronize our business efforts around our mission to help companies grow and thrive as stewards of their clients’ investments.”


ARLINGTON, Texas (PRWEB)

First Rate, a leading provider of financial service solutions to the wealth management industry, today announced the reorganization of its company’s leadership team as it responds to an enhanced focus on growth and strategic expansion in domestic and global markets.

The reorganization of the leadership team is focused on strategically aligning product innovation with growth operations while joining all marketing and sales efforts. The change will better position the company to achieve its growth goals while also providing the continuity of strong leadership across all business areas.

“This is a significant milestone in our company’s history to provide new roles within our leadership team to position First Rate for continued success domestically and expansion globally,” said Craig Wietz, President of First Rate. “Strategically aligning our operations will greatly enhance our ability to synchronize our business efforts around our mission to help companies grow and thrive as stewards of their clients’ investments.”

Leadership Announcements

Bo McWilliams has been named Chief Technology Officer. He will play a fundamental role in bringing together the business units devoted to new product initiatives as well as growing the software delivery and fulfillment model. McWilliams brings 30 years of experience directing Product Development, Professional Services, and Operational Infrastructure business units with a specialty in building teams to drive and support rapid product growth and innovation.

Deborah Repak has been named Managing Director – First Rate Global. Repak will oversee the global solution and service operations and expansion in the United Kingdom and Asia-Pacific Region. With more than 30 years in developing award winning solutions and services at First Rate, Repak brings product insight and innovation to build out the expansion into new, growing marketplaces. With offices now open in Singapore and the United Kingdom, Repak will guide all business development efforts, offshore hosting operations, and client onboarding.

Marshall Smith has been named Chief Operating Officer. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in building and managing operational growth and prioritization, Smith will focus on scaling the back office ecosystem, bringing together multiple business units to provide unparalleled service opportunities. As a former Chief Products Officer, Smith managed the solution development and product growth initiatives of more than 500 wealth management institutions with more than $2.3 trillion in assets on the First Rate platform.

Emily Traxler has been named Chief Marketing Officer. Traxler will oversee the strategic direction and implementation of all marketing and business development efforts to expand awareness of the First Rate brand, fill a robust pipeline through prospecting and lead generation, and maintain a positive image of First Rate and its solutions and services in the domestic and global marketplace. Since joining First Rate in 2010, Traxler has rebranded our suite of solutions, introduced new innovative products to market, and amplified First Rate’s brand to international markets.

“According to a recent article, Doug Fritz estimates that twenty percent of fintechs will be out of the game due to the current market climate,” said Wietz. “First Rate will not be one of those firms; we are here to stay. The strategic changes within our leadership structure, our product innovation that is launching now around artificial intelligence and institutional analytics, and our global expansion footprint all are moving us forward into the new age of Fintech Unicorns.”

Check out our blog for more information relative to our reorganized teams and new general manager announcements for each business unit. In addition, be on the lookout for our product innovation that will be launching this summer around artificial intelligence and institutional analytics.

Contact First Rate for more information about the restructuring of the organization and how it can help your firm grow your business and tell your clients’ unique investment story.

About First Rate

First Rate exists to help wealth management companies grow and thrive as stewards of their clients’ investments. Our reporting solutions help financial firms create absolute transparency while empowering investors to simplify and better understand their financial world.

Through First Rate’s holistic view of engagement, we deliver adaptable and tailored solutions that sustain long-term relationships. With a proven track record including more than 25 years of experience, our relentless focus on meeting the diverse needs of our partners is unmatched in the industry.

We design the best technologies and foster superior client relationships, enabling our partners to prosper by providing similar successful – and enduring – relationships to investors. First Rate gives financial firms peace of mind by delivering consistent, accurate results that are designed to address the specific needs of their business – and their investors.

Website: http://www.FirstRate.com

Follow us: @FirstRatePerf

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Lean Enterprise Institute Names Patricia Panchak as Head of Editorial and Communications

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Pat Panchak

Business journalist and executive Pat Panchak joins LEI as its new Team Leader, Editorial and Communications.

“I’ve been writing about how leaders address management challenges for the better part of my career, and LEI has always been the go-to source for the latest thinking and research.”


BOSTON (PRWEB)

The Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI), a global leader in lean thinking and practice, today announced the appointment of veteran business journalist and executive Patricia Panchak as Team Leader Editorial and Communications. She will lead content development and communications at the Boston-based nonprofit.

As a member of the leadership team in the new post, Panchak reports to LEI President Josh Howell.

“For more than 20 years, LEI has provided thought-leading content about the fundamental challenge of management for value creation and people development,” Howell said. “Pat adds remarkable experience to the team responsible for continuing that legacy.”

For 25 years as a business journalist, media strategist, and public speaker, Panchak’s reporting and research have helped executives manage important business trends, including digital technologies, employee engagement, and lean management. Most recently, she served as an editor for Target magazine, the Association for Manufacturing Excellence’s quarterly publication focused on continuous improvement. As an independent journalist, she wrote about lean and digital strategies for a variety of organizations.

As the former editorial director of nine publications in Penton Media’s Manufacturing and Supply Chain Group and editor-in-chief of IndustryWeek, Panchak helped extend the reach of powerful media brands. She led development, integration, and distribution of editorial content, including magazine management, writing, editing, and production.

She directed the group’s digital strategy and content development including e-newsletters, webinars, blogs, and social media activity. Panchak also managed the development of research and industry conferences.

“I’ve been writing about how leaders address management challenges for the better part of my career, and LEI has always been the go-to source for the latest thinking and research,” Panchak said. “I’m delighted to join the team.

About the Lean Enterprise Institute

Lean Enterprise Institute Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Boston, MA, with a mission to make things better through lean thinking and practice by helping companies create more value and prosperity while consuming the fewest possible resources. Founded in 1997 by management expert James Womack, PhD, LEI conducts research through co-learning partnerships with companies, teaches on-site and public workshops, publishes books and ebooks, organizes conferences, and shares practical information about lean thinking and practice. Visit http://www.lean.org.

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Thomas J. Giordano, Jr. invited to join Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust

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Thomas J. Girodano, Esq., Pond Lehocky founding partner


PHILADELPHIA (PRWEB)

Thomas J. Giordano, Jr, Esq., founding partner of Pond Lehocky and Pond Lehocky Disability, has been invited to join Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust, an exclusive community for influential business leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs in Greater Philadelphia.

Tom was chosen for membership by the Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust Selection Committee due to his experience, leadership, and influence in the local business landscape and beyond. Tom has dedicated his career to assisting disabled Americans. He leads Pond Lehocky Disability, the firm’s nationwide Social Security and disability insurance arm. The department has represented tens of thousands of disabled individuals in all 50 states. Giordano has also previously served on the board of directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. A graduate of Rutgers University School of Law – Camden, Giordano currently serves as the chair of the Social Security Disability Committee of the American Association for Justice and as the co-chair of the Social Security Disability section of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

“Philadelphia’s thriving business community is powered by leaders like Tom,” said Sandy Smith, market president and publisher of the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We’re honored to be creating a space where the regions business influencers come together to increase their impact on the community, build their businesses and connect with and strengthen one another.”

As an invited member, Tom will contribute articles to the Philadelphia Business Journal website and participate alongside fellow members in Expert Panels. He will connect and collaborate with a vetted network of local leaders in a members-only directory and a private forum on the group’s mobile app.

Tom will also benefit from leadership and business coaching, an Executive Profile on the Philadelphia Business Journal website, select partner discounts and services and ongoing support from the community’s concierge team.

The Philadelphia Business Journal Leadership Trust team is honored to welcome Tom the community and looks forward to helping him elevate his personal brand, strengthen his circle of trusted advisors and position him to further impact the Philadelphia business community and beyond.

About Business Journals Leadership Trust

Philadelphia Business Journal’s Leadership Trust is a part of Business Journals Leadership Trust is a collective of invitation-only networks of influential business leaders, executives and entrepreneurs in your community. Membership is based on an application and selection committee review. Benefits include private online forums, the ability to publish insights on bizjournals.com, business and executive coaching and a dedicated concierge team. To learn more and find out if you qualify, visit trust.bizjournals.com.

About Pond Lehocky

Pond Lehocky opened its doors in July 2010 with six attorneys and only 22 total staff members. Today, it is one of the largest workers’ compensation and Social Security disability law firms in Pennsylvania, helping workers with employment legal needs. The firm also has a robust referral network, helping Americans nationwide with all legal matters. Pond Lehocky has been honored with more than 60 awards over the past decade, being named Best Places to Work by The Philadelphia Business Journal six times and Top Workplaces by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

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Poms & Associates Rebrands with a New Logo, Website and Advertising Campaign, Launches Four New Risk/Cost Reduction Programs

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“Our company was founded on the belief that knowledge is the best insurance. Our new advertising campaign – along with our all-new website and four new product offerings – illustrate that principle.” – David Poms, founder and CEO of Poms & Associates.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Poms & Associates, an independent, full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm, today revealed its new brand with a new logo and website and announced the launch of a new advertising campaign and a suite of four new and innovative risk and cost reduction programs for its clients.

“Our new visual identity is an expression of the decades of expertise and experience at Poms & Associates in helping businesses and organizations reduce their risk, loss and cost,” said David Poms, founder and CEO of Poms & Associates. “Our company was founded on the belief that knowledge is the best insurance. Our new advertising campaign – along with our all-new website and four new product offerings – illustrate that principle. Together, they highlight the many ways we’re responding to the changing needs of our clients with creative solutions to help them limit exposures and increase opportunities.”

The new branding campaign, titled “Smarter Insurance for Smarter Business,” presents direct, no-nonsense information about risk control and insurance and targets C-suite executives with an eye on the bottom line and a focus on the success of their company. A series of 30-second TV ads produced by Los Angeles advertising agency Glyphix will air over the next 12 months in the greater Los Angeles and Albuquerque, N.M. areas, two key markets in which Poms & Associates maintains branch offices. The first spot, titled “Relax,” began airing in April 2020. The second spot will air in May 2020. The ad campaign is supported with direct mail and print ads in local business publications.

In an addition to an all-new website, Poms & Associates has also launched four new proprietary programs that are focused on reducing both risk and cost. They include:


  • Poms QuarterbackTM – A guarantee to clients that they will get exactly the service and coverage they were promised; if they don’t see results, Poms & Associates will refund 25% of their fees.

  • Poms LookbackTM – A comprehensive review of past claims: risk management experts at Poms & Associates create a plan for clients that lowers open claim reserves and finds missed opportunities on closed claims with the aim of reducing future costs.

  • Poms BackstoryTM – A comprehensive review of employee categorization: experts at Poms & Associates review each client’s employee to ensure proper categorization thus reducing risk profile and premium costs.

  • Poms FallbackTM – A program focused on preventing injuries: risk management experts at Poms & Associates work will clients to identify and implement solutions that reduce claims, lower the amount of claims filed and improve working conditions.

“At Poms & Associates, we have no greater focus than delivering the highest level of customer service to our clients – and the communities in which they operate – as a means to improving and protecting people’s lives,” said Poms. “Our four new programs are all innovatively designed to reduce risk and cost as much as possible for clients. We’re excited to offer these programs that resulted from our out-of-the-box thinking about ways to achieve greater returns on investment for clients.”

For more information about Poms & Associates, visit https://pomsassoc.com/.

About Poms & Associates

Poms & Associates is a leading independent, full-service insurance brokerage and risk management firm with a proven track record of providing innovative and customized solutions to businesses in high-risk industries. Founded in 1991, the company was built on the premise that knowledge is the best insurance – that is, the best way to help businesses and organizations is to serve not only as an insurance broker but also as an educator about best practices in how to reduce risk and prevent loss before an incident occurs. Poms & Associates today offers a wide range of products and services, including property and casualty insurance for commercial organizations and public entities, risk control, human resources and employee benefits and private services for high net-worth individuals. Among the top 50 independent brokerage firms in the U.S., Poms & Associates is headquartered in Woodland Hills, Calf. It maintains branch offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Calif., the San Francisco Bay Area, Albuquerque, N.M. and Dayton, Ohio. For more information, visit https://pomsassoc.com/.

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Business: Executives

Terry Gallaher joins Inte Q, Leading CRM and Loyalty Agency, as Chief Customer Officer

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Terry Gallaher, Chief Client Officer, Inte Q

Terry Gallaher, Chief Client Officer, Inte Q

“Adding talented people like Terry to our already very talented team, is a big win for Inte Q. Terry’s thought leadership and client-centric mindset will create a strong vision for how we work with our clients, and help us achieve our aggressive growth plans,” said Chris Duncan, Inte Q President.


OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (PRWEB)

Inte Q, a leader in building effective customer loyalty strategies, campaigns and experiences for brands, is excited to announce Terry Gallaher has joined the organization as Chief Customer Officer. In his role Terry will lead all client functions, including strategic sales, account management and client services. With more than twenty years of sales executive and management experience, Terry has successfully built relationships, collaborated and delivered strategic solutions to Fortune 500 brands in retail, financial and digital media verticals.

Terry brings experience from some of the world’s most well-known brands and brings a long track record of successfully helping clients grow their business. Previously, Terry held senior roles with Salesforce and Google where he worked with marquee retail brands including Target, Kohl’s, Best Buy, and Walgreens. During his tenure at Google, Terry was awarded the 2018 “Retail Visionary Award” by Big Box Retail and the “Trailblazer Gold Sales Award,” in which he was honored as one of fifty sales leaders in America’s Largest Customer Sales Organization.

“I am thrilled to have Terry join Inte Q. Adding talented people like Terry to our already very talented team, is a big win for Inte Q. Terry’s thought leadership and client-centric mindset will create a strong vision for how we work with our clients, and help us achieve our aggressive growth plans,” said Chris Duncan, Inte Q President.

“I am excited to join such an innovative company like Inte Q and I look forward to bring the experience that I’ve gained at world-class companies like Salesforce and Google to add to the success that Inte Q has experienced,” said Terry Gallaher.

Terry will be located at Inte Q’s headquarter in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.

About Inte Q

Inte Q is an insights and activation agency that develops data-driven strategies to help brands create Customer Love® – turning casual shoppers into brand loyalists. With a deep understanding of customer engagement, the company builds effective customer engagement strategies, campaigns and experiences for its clients.

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Network of Executive Women welcomes Laurie Greer as new Vice President

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Network of Executive Women welcomes Laurie Greer as new Vice President

Network of Executive Women welcomes Laurie Greer as new Vice President

NEW President and CEO Sarah Alter welcomed Laurie to the organization, saying, “NEW is thrilled to have Laurie on board. Her expertise will direct and strengthen NEW’s relationships with our corporate partners and increase the value we provide them by radically transforming workplaces.”


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Greer will take on the role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Members

Laurie Greer has joined Network of Executive Women (NEW) as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Members. She will lead the NEW Partnership team.

Laurie will be responsible for corporate partnerships, mission engagement, and organizational transformation in the corporations we serve while supporting NEW members’ personal, professional and business goals. Laurie comes to NEW with over 20 years of executive experience working with organizations focused on underserved communities, and a passion for women’s equity and equality organizations.

NEW President and CEO Sarah Alter welcomed Laurie to the organization, saying, “NEW is thrilled to have Laurie onboard. Her expertise will direct and strengthen NEW’s relationships with our corporate partners and increase the value we provide them by radically transforming workplaces.”

Most recently, Laurie worked in organizational strategy and partnerships at S.H.E. Globl. Prior to that, she was instrumental at AnitaB.org, as VP of Partner Engagement and Success, growing partnerships, sponsorships, and developing strategy, as well as personally securing over $20M in new revenue. During her tenure, Laurie’s commitment and leadership skills contributed to the exponential growth of both the well-known Grace Hopper Celebration and AnitaB.org, resulting in AnitaB.org becoming a $30M+ organization.

Laurie has served on the board of The Almaden Valley Women’s Club and the San Jose Earthquakes Foundation. She graduated with a BA in Communications from the University of Iowa, and is also a Certified Diversity Executive.

Laurie’s hobbies include the small vineyard she owns with her husband, which they use to make their own wine. They also tend a large garden and seven fruit trees. She loves having friends and family over for a night of bocce ball, giant Jenga, or cornhole. Laurie and her husband, Jerry, have been married for nearly 35 years. They live in San Jose, California with their three sons and Bernese mountain dog, Finnegan.

ABOUT NEW

Founded in 2001, Network of Executive Women is the largest U.S. non-profit organization dedicated to achieving gender equality in the workplace and advancing women into leadership roles. NEW is a powerful and growing community of nearly 13,000 members, we are a collective voice for everyone in the corporate world who wants to see diversity, equity and inclusion become a reality. Our members represent more than 925 companies and are active in 22 regions throughout North America. Our mission is powered by more than 260 national and regional corporate sponsors within retail, consumer products goods, financial services and technology. For more information about NEW and its learning programs, events, content and insights, visit newonline.org. Connect with us on social media @newnational.

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Business: Insurance

NFP Acquires Team Scotti, National Broker Servicing Major League Baseball

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“Our team is thrilled to join forces with NFP, collaborate within the community and continue to deliver risk solutions tailored to our clients’ needs,” said John Scotti.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced the acquisition of LFG, Inc. (DBA Team Scotti). The transaction closed effective December 1, 2019.

Team Scotti, based in Pittsburgh, PA and founded in 1987, is a national insurance broker offering unique insurance solutions and employee benefit programs to Major League Baseball (MLB) and Minor League Baseball (MiLB) and their affiliates. The firm plays a critical risk management role for MLB, including, but not limited to, securing high-limit disability insurance for key players, written on behalf of teams, as well as servicing their group health benefit needs. The founder of the firm, John A. Scotti, will join NFP as a managing director, reporting to Henry Lombardi, executive vice president and head of NFP Property & Casualty.

NFP and its subsidiaries have long been meeting the holistic risk management needs of many North American professional sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, NHL, WNBA and the ATP Tour, as well as other well-known professional and amateur sports leagues, teams, organizations, athletes and events. The Team Scotti acquisition adds retail brokerage expertise with respect to MLB/MiLB, elevating NFP’s position as a leader in the sports and entertainment space.

“John and his team are welcome additions to NFP as we continue our focus on growth driven by recognized subject matter experts,” said Lombardi. “Our presence in all the major sports gives us the opportunity to help our clients navigate unprecedented challenges. Whether it’s the delayed start facing MLB, the NFL’s consideration of how best to begin its season, or how the NBA and NHL will handle their playoffs, we will continue to provide whatever support our clients need to move forward once their sports return to play.”

“We are honored to bring our years of experience serving baseball to NFP’s exceptional and diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment offerings,” said Scotti. “Our team is thrilled to join forces with NFP, collaborate within the community and continue to deliver risk solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.”

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 5,600 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 13th largest global insurance broker (Best’s Review).

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

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