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AstroTurf Corporation Announces Changes to Organization

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DALTON, Ga. (PRWEB)

AstroTurf®, the inventor and leading innovator of synthetic turf, is pleased to announce some impactful organizational changes effective immediately. Building on the momentum that has been created this year, AstroTurf® moves into 2020 with key personnel announcements that will help to create a better experience for AstroTurf® customers, shape corporate strategy, and contribute to the continuation of the rapid growth of the company.

To manage AstroTurf’s considerable growth in the western United States, AstroTurf’s current PacWest region will now be realigned into Northwest and Southwest regions. Leading the Northwest region will be General Manager, Dominick Berarducci. Dominick has over 17 years of sales success and has been instrumental in building momentum for AstroTurf® in the western part of the United States. Commenting on the promotion, Rich Jordan, AstroTurf Vice President of Business Development and Marketing said, “Dominick’s ability as a mentor and his calm, confident demeanor will continue to serve him well in this important role. His ability to build relationships and identify opportunities make him a valuable asset in our Northwest Region.

AstroTurf’s Southwest Region will be led by industry veteran, Jeff Raiger. Jeff is an industry expert with more than 20 years of successful construction experience and has a proven ability to foster relationships with all stakeholders involved. Commenting on the promotion, Rich Jordan added, “Jeff’s ability to work through challenging sales environments and manage diverse personalities have proven to serve him well in his over 40-year sales and management career. He is a thorough and exemplary sales presenter and has a great ability to mentor and coach teammates to new levels of success. He will be a great General Manager for the region.”

AstroTurf® is also pleased to announce Kim Summers as Director of Sales Analytics. Kim’s primary focus will be to provide the sales and marketing teams with analysis of bid results; provide sales reporting; and providing the regional sales teams with sales support. Commenting on the promotion, Rich Jordan said, “This opportunity brings Kim into a role that capitalizes on all her vast experience in manufacturing, estimating, systems management, product development, and marketing. I have known and worked closely with Kim for over 10 years and I admire her dedication and passion for AstroTurf’s success throughout the entire organization.”

In another move, Gary Jones has been named as the Director of Marketing for AstroTurf®. Gary was promoted from his previous role as Communications Manager for the company. Gary is a graduate of Auburn University and has over 25 years of sales and marketing experience with various types of businesses, products, and events. Rich Jordan, AstroTurf Vice President of Business Development and Marketing said, “Gary has been responsible for growing AstroTurf’s social media presence to the undisputed leadership position within our industry. His ability to think creatively and articulate our many value propositions across our product lines will be instrumental in delivering our marketing initiatives that support and help drive our sales success.”

AstroTurf® is committed to placing the right people in the roles that will not only provide the company with efficiencies and successes, but will more importantly serve its customers with the level of quality and satisfaction that they deserve.

About AstroTurf®

For athletes and sport enthusiasts, AstroTurf® has redefined the way the game is played. The brand offers advanced, state-of-the-art, multi-sport and specialized synthetic turf systems with proprietary engineered technologies. A growing number of high schools, colleges, professional sports teams and municipalities continue to select AstroTurf-branded products for their premium quality, technical superiority, and safety. To learn more, visit AstroTurf’s website at http://www.astroturf.com.

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Business: Insurance

What Are The Main Advantages Provided By Comprehensive Car Insurance

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“Comprehensive car insurance is a really useful policy. Those who have an expensive car should consider buying this coverage, alongside collision coverage. Get quotes online and seek the best offers!” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has released a new blog post explaining the main benefits of comprehensive car insurance. In order to obtain the best prices for this policy, compare auto insurance quotes.

For more info and free car insurance quotes online, visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/benefits-of-comprehensive-car-insurance/

Comprehensive coverage provides financial support if the car was damaged by factors not related to an accident. There are multiple scenarios when only comprehensive car insurance will reimburse the policyholder:


  • Damage caused by extreme weather phenomena. Natural disasters, like earthquakes, fire, landslides, hurricanes, and other similar events, can easily damage or even total a car. This type of coverage was designed to deal with these cases.

  • Damage caused by animals. Rampaging animals can cause a lot of damage to a vehicle. Even hitting an animal can seriously affect a car’s structural integrity. Comprehensive car insurance also provides coverage against this type of damage.

  • Vandalism. In some parts of the country, riots and vandalism are more prevalent. Since rioters usually set cars on fire, it is recommended for those living in areas with multiple recorded cases of vandalism to have comprehensive coverage.

  • Car theft. Having a car stolen it’s an owner’s worst nightmare. Especially if there were valuables inside the car. Owning comprehensive coverage gives the policyholder the right to make a claim and try to recover as much as possible from the value of the investment.

If you are interested in buying this policy, check http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com!

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com

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ACM admits five partners, announces additional promotions

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Our newest partners represent the talent and commitment of ACM’s partner group.


DENVER (PRWEB)

ACM LLP (ACM) has announced five new partner admissions effective January 1, 2020.

Erin Breit, Audit Partner, joined ACM in 2005, devoting her full attention to ACM’s Employee Benefit Plan and Nonprofit Practices. She works closely with her employee benefit plan clients to help them navigate complex compliance issues, including service provider changes, plan mergers, spinoffs, terminations and Form 5500 Preparation. She works with her nonprofit client to tell their story through their financial statements while ensure compliance with accounting standards. Erin received her Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Operations Quality Management from the University of Maryland. Outside of work, you’ll find Erin devoting time to her philanthropic interests, spending time with her daughter and husband, or working on her latest craft project.

Jessica Friedly, Audit Partner, spends 100% of her time in ACM’s Employee Benefit Plan Practice. In the 14 years she has been at ACM, she has acquired vast knowledge and experience auditing defined benefit plans, health and welfare plans, and defined contribution plans, including 11-K audits and 403(b) plans. Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts, Accounting from the University of Denver. She is a Colorado Native and an avid sports fan and the mother of two young boys.

Scott Norquist, Tax Partner, began his public accounting career in 2006. He has spent most of his career serving the real estate industry; upon joining ACM two years ago he has continued that focus in the real estate and hospitality industries. Some of Scott’s areas of specialty are cost segregation studies and syndicated real estate partnerships. He has performed many cost segregation studies that have saved clients hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax and strives to structure real estate deals in a way that is both tax efficient and practical. His Master of Taxation Degree is from the University of Denver and Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Public Accounting is from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. When not working you will find him traveling with his husband, working on his Land Cruiser or serving on various nonprofit and philanthropic boards.

Jason Slavsky, Tax Partner, has spent five years at ACM. Jason specializes in providing tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to closely held businesses and their owners. He leverages his broad range of experience working with clients across a variety of industries, including technology, manufacturing and distribution, to identify innovative ways to reduce his clients tax burdens. Jason’s Master of Taxation Degree is from the University of Denver and Bachelor of Science, Accountancy, is from the Arizona State University. When not at work, Jason is spending time with his wife and daughters.

Tim Stueven, Audit Partner, is responsible for preparing, executing, and completing audit and other attestation engagements. He believes in building strong relationships with his clients, which is why he communicates with his clients year-round, not just during the annual audit. He splits his time between ACM’s Corporate and Employee Benefit Plan Practices. Tim joined ACM after finishing his degree at the University of Northern Colorado and has spent his entire career at the firm. He coaches his two sons’ soccer teams, regularly takes family bikes rides, and looks forward to Friday pizza and movie night with his family.

ACM’s newly admitted partners agree that the people at ACM are the key to their success and happiness. They expressed appreciation for ACM’s culture and the opportunity to continue shaping that culture while delivering exceptional client service.

“Our newest partners represent the talent and commitment of ACM’s partner group,” said ACM President and Managing Partner, Stacey (Hekkert) Duke. “Team members like Erin, Jessica, Scott, Jason and Tim join ACM to take advantage of significant growth opportunities and they stay because they have the ability to further impact firm culture and growth. We welcome them as Partners and look forward to the future.”

The Firm announced the following additional promotions:

Marc Furton – Audit Director

Abbey Hagerman – Director

Michael Malody – Tax Director

Michelle Welch – Client Accounting Services Director

Melissa Fifer – Chief People Officer

Brooke Hipp – Chief Marketing Officer

Scott Walker – Chief Technology Officer

Kevin Baran – Senior Tax Manager

David Gantos – Senior Audit Manager

Megan Grozdanich – Senior Tax Manager

Megan Hanneman – Senior Manager

Curtis Forney – Audit Manager

Elise Huppert – Tax Manager

Jim Mohrbacher – Audit Manager

Jessica Wambsgans – Audit Manager

Seva Kouremetis – Event Manager

The firm promoted an additional 15 people below manager.

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ACM LLP (ACM) is the largest locally owned and committed public accounting firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado with offices in Northern Colorado, Boulder and Laramie, WY. ACM provides assurance, tax and consulting services to the Rocky Mountain Region’s entrepreneurial and middle market companies along with their owners, as well as public companies, governmental and philanthropic organizations. The firm’s membership in the BDO Alliance USA and relationship with BDO USA, LLP enhances its personal client approach with the resources of one of the world’s leading accounting services organizations.

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Beal Law Firm Names Jessica Temple as New Managing Attorney

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Managing Attorney Jessica Temple

The firm has grown so much since I began working here and I am truly grateful for the opportunity.


SOUTHLAKE, Texas (PRWEB)

To accommodate their expanding clientele, Beal Law Firm has added locations and attorneys across Texas. Jessica Temple, an employee of the practice for almost nine years, has been announced as the new managing attorney at the firm. Temple started with Beal Law Firm as an assistant and then became an associate attorney after graduating from Texas A&M University School of Law.

“I’m honored and excited to be working as a managing attorney for the Beal Law Firm. The firm has grown so much since I began working here and I am truly grateful for the opportunity,” Temple said. The decision to add a managing attorney to work in conjunction with Constance Mims, the firm’s senior managing attorney and member, came following the recent addition of the Frisco location, three new attorneys, and three new assistants in just over three months.

Beal Law Firm has represented clients with family law needs all over Texas since the early 90’s. Focused on divorce, child custody, child support, modification, enforcement, and grandparent rights, the practice has extended hours of operation, locations, and modes of consultation to foster their growth. There are currently five Beal Law Firm practices, located in San Antonio, Southlake, Dallas (Park Cities), Frisco, and downtown Fort Worth.

Temple grew up around Fort Worth and loves everything Texas, especially the summers, the Tex-Mex, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Texas Rangers. She is no stranger to the level of dedication and hard work it takes to be the managing attorney over a law firm with five locations; Temple worked full-time at Beal Law Firm as a legal assistant while completing law school.

Temple’s mentality is that “family law is more than who gets what and who gets the kids.” “We strive to protect our client’s short-term and long-term interests,” she said of the firm.

About Beal Law Firm:

Beal Law Firm exclusively handles cases relating to divorce, custody, child support, adoption, modification and other matters of family law all over the state of Texas. Senior attorneys of the firm, Eric Beal and Constance Mims, are Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rated, are Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and are members of the College of the State Bar of Texas.

http://www.dfwdivorce.com

Facebook: @BealLawFirm

Southlake (817) 261-4333

Fort Worth (817) 945-3384

Frisco (940) 252-0282

San Antonio (210) 946-3303

Dallas (214) 414-0418

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Business: Insurance

Nebraska School Receives $7,500 School Lounge Makeover From California Casualty

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Lounge Makeover winner Mary Gregoski (center) enjoying Palmer School’s new lounge with Jen Dubas from NSEA and California Casualty’s Stephanie Whitmore

This means we will now have a place of our own to get a short break before we return to the teaching environment. We are just so grateful that California Casualty thinks about educators.


SAN MATEO, Calif. (PRWEB)

The staff at Palmer Public School in Nebraska will now have a quiet place to relax and recharge during the school day, thanks to a $7,500 School Lounge Makeover® from California Casualty. The new lounge was unveiled Tuesday.

“We are very appreciative to California Casualty for providing this for us,” said Palmer Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Joel Bohlken. “This will make a big difference because we really didn’t have a place for our staff to go for a moment to unwind and relax before heading back to the classroom,” he added.

Palmer English teacher and school librarian, Mary Gregoski, submitted the winning entry for the makeover. “This means we will now have a place of our own to get a short break before we return to the teaching environment. We are just so grateful that California Casualty thinks about educators,” she said.

The new staff lounge at Palmer School features a TV, two massage chairs, soothing “bubble water wall art,” coffee station, new tables, a refrigerator, and colorful paint and accessories. EON Office designers maximized the area for comfort.

The $7,500 School Lounge Makeover giveaway was created to provide educators a more conducive environment to take a break, share time, and revitalize during their long days at school. This is the 13th School Lounge Makeover provided by California Casualty since the program began in 2011.

“We’ve seen the dedication of administrators, teachers and staff firsthand and we’re proud to show our appreciation,” added California Casualty Sr. Vice President, Mike McCormick.

California Casualty has other giving programs that benefit public schools and educators, including:

Learn more about California Casualty and its giving programs at http://www.calcas.com/newsroom.

Founded in 1914, California Casualty provides auto and home insurance to educators, law enforcement officers, firefighters and nurses across the country. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with service centers in Arizona, Colorado and Kansas, California Casualty has been led by four generations of the Brown family. More information about California Casualty can be found at http://www.calcas.com.

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Central Payments Rounds Out Senior Leadership Team

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (PRWEB)

Central Payments, a leading provider of bank-as-a-service platform technology and the fastest growing issuer of prepaid debit cards in the U.S. since 2015, has rounded out its executive management team with the addition of a payments veteran and the promotion of three senior staff. The team joins Trent Sorbe, Founder and President of Central Payments, to lead the organization’s rapid trajectory in bank/fintech partnerships and open-API banking.

Heather Schumacher Joins as SVP/COO

The company announced today that Heather Schumacher has joined Central Payments as Senior Vice President/Chief Operations Officer. Schumacher brings extensive payments operations and leadership experience from management positions at two nationwide payment card issuers. At Central Payments, she will lead the information systems, settlement, project management, implementations, and quality assurance functions. Schumacher explained her decision to join Central Payments: “I have watched Central Payments’ rapid emergence as the most technologically-forward payments issuer in the country. I was naturally drawn to the opportunity to help transform payments issuing.” Sorbe adds: “Heather embodies our commitment to providing the most stable, technologically adept issuing platform in the industry.”

Cooper, Cotton and Rhody Promoted to SVPs

Along with the addition of Schumacher, Sorbe announced that three current vice presidents have been promoted to senior vice president:

  • Mandy Cooper, Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer,

  • Eric Cotton, Senior Vice President/General Manager, and

  • Nikkee Rhody, Senior Vice President/Managing Director of Falls Fintech.

“Central Payments was formed five years ago on the premise that traditional bank issuing was due for disruption. The Central Payments team, led by this group of new senior vice presidents, embodies our commitment to disruptive issuing technology and subject matter expertise. I’m especially pleased to round out our leadership team with three internal promotions,” comments Sorbe.

Cooper joined Central Payments in 2015 as Director of AML/Fraud Prevention and in her new role will lead the company’s enterprise risk management program, which includes regulatory compliance, AML and fraud prevention, and third party risk. “Each of the areas Mandy leads for us are pillars of our bank-as-a-service platform. Mandy is an authority when it comes to incorporating risk management inside of technology,” Sorbe commented. “The strength of our issuing foundation starts with deep subject matter expertise in all areas of risk management. We view our commitment to risk management and regtech as a competitive advantage for partners expecting stability in their bank partner,” commented Cooper.

Cotton to Lead Expansion of Central Payments Xchange

Cotton was also one of the company’s first employees in 2015. In his new role, he will have primary responsibility for all business activities, including new business development, existing client services, and product development. Cotton’s product development role includes the continued expansion of the Central Payments Xchange (CPX) open-API platform. Released in October 2019, CPX consolidates all critical functions into one open-API platform, with a fully documented library and test sandbox. Sorbe notes: “Eric has been an integral part of the vision and development of CPX. The platform has emerged as the cornerstone of our issuing strategy, which is why we made it a focal point in his new role as General Manager.” Cotton added: “We believe serving as both the bank issuer and the technological hub for some or all of the major payments functions significantly accelerates our partners’ speed-to-market, decreases upfront costs, and ensures greater compliance.”

Rhody a Co-Founder of Falls Fintech

Rhody will transition from her product and strategy role at Central Payments to lead Falls Fintech, the company’s recently announced fintech accelerator which she co-founded with Sorbe. The 10-week accelerator is targeted to upstart fintechs that are near the minimum viable product stage, require the involvement of a bank as issuer and/or a source of insured deposits, and will utilize the new CPX platform. Sorbe added: “Nikkee has quickly established herself as a leader in bank/fintech partnerships, and she understands the unique requirements to make such partnerships successful.” Rhody comments: “Like CPX, Falls Fintech is a pillar to our fintech strategy.” Applications for the program are currently being taken at fallsfintech.com, with the first cohort slated to begin in March 2020.

About Central Payments and Central Bank of Kansas City

Central Payments operates as the payments division of Central Bank of Kansas City (Member FDIC). The fastest growing prepaid card issuer since 2015*, Central Payments administers payment card and funds disbursement programs with some of the most recognized companies and fintechs in payments. The recent announcement of the organization’s new CPX open-API platform and its launch of the Falls Fintech accelerator solidifies Central Payments as a leader in bank-fintech partnerships and banking-as-a-service technology. Visit central-payments.com, fallsfintech.com, or centralbankkc.com for more information.


  • Source: The Nilson Report, 2015 to 2018.

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CoolIT Systems adds Experienced Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leader

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Darko Ulakovic

“I am thrilled to join CoolIT at this point of the company’s growth,” said Darko Ulakovic. “CoolIT has proven to be a key partner for server OEMs around the world who continue trusting us to cool their leading-edge server designs.”


CALGARY, Alberta (PRWEB)

CoolIT Systems, the world leader in scalable liquid cooling technology for data centers and HPC systems, announced that Darko Ulakovic has joined the company as Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain.

CEO Peter Calverley commented, “We are eager to welcome Darko Ulakovic to the CoolIT Systems team. Darko’s track record as a strategic, results driven operations executive will directly contribute to CoolIT’s position as the world leader in data center liquid cooling and key OEM and hyperscale partner.”

“I am thrilled to join CoolIT at this point of the company’s growth,” said Darko Ulakovic. “CoolIT has proven to be a key partner for server OEMs around the world who continue trusting us to cool their leading-edge server designs.”

With over 20 years of experience in scaling manufacturing capabilities, streamlining operations, and increasing global and regional market share, Darko is an excellent addition to the CoolIT Systems team. Before joining CoolIT Systems, Ulakovic was most recently President of AVL Group of companies, charged with overseeing the company’s strategic development and introducing and implementing solutions to drive efficiency and productivity that supported company’s financial and operational goals and objectives.

Before AVL, Ulakovic had several executive roles at Tesco Corporation leading the Product Business line, exploring new market share opportunities and growing the manufacturing capabilities. Earlier in his career, Ulakovic spent 15 years honing his business excellence at Com Dev in multiple operational and customer facing roles.

About CoolIT Systems

CoolIT Systems specializes in scalable liquid cooling solutions the world’s most demanding data centers and HPC systems. Through its modular, rack-based Direct Liquid Cooling technology, Rack DLC™, CoolIT enables dramatic increases in rack densities, component performance and power efficiencies. CoolIT partners with the global leaders in OEM server design to provide the most efficient and reliable liquid cooling solutions that provide high performance cooling for their own leading-edge products. Together, CoolIT and its partners are leading the way for widespread adoption of high-performance computing. For more information about CoolIT Systems and its technology, email or visit http://www.coolitsystems.com

Media Contact:

Jason Zeiler

Product Marketing Manager, CoolIT Systems

marketing(at)coolitsystems(dot)com

+1 (403) 235 4895

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The IHC Group Strengthens its Partnership with Investment in Figo Pet Insurance

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The IHC Group

Making an investment in capital as well as providing ongoing resources support, only makes sense as we work together to grow our book of pet insurance business. At IHC, we strive to be true partners in the distribution of our products.


NEW YORK (PRWEB)

Independence Holding Company (“IHC”) and Figo Pet Insurance (“Figo”) are pleased to announce the expansion of their relationship as a result of IHC making a $5 million investment in Figo for a 4% equity stake ($125M valuation).

Figo, which has been named Top InsurTech Leader by A.M. Best’s Review,* and Independence American Insurance Company (“Independence American”), a member of The IHC Group which is rated A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company, Inc., are experiencing rapid sales growth since Independence American began underwriting pet insurance plans offered by Figo in August 2019. The partnership is now actively marketing in 46 states with the remaining states available in the coming weeks.

“We continue to be impressed by the leadership of Rusty Sproat and his team, as well as the innovative spirit and dedication to the pet insurance consumer demonstrated by everyone at Figo,” said Rick Faucher, President of Pet Insurance Division of IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc. “Making an investment in capital as well as providing ongoing resources support, only makes sense as we work together to grow our book of pet insurance business. At IHC, we strive to be true partners in the distribution of our products.”

“IHC’s progressive underwriting services enhance Figo’s core commitment to bring our customers the best product values possible,” said Rusty Sproat, CEO and founder of Figo Pet Insurance. “Combining Figo’s industry leading InsurTech platform with the IHC’s insurance expertise will be a significant factor in our growth and continued success.“

Figo, founded in 2015, is an InsurTech leader in the pet insurance industry that provides medical reimbursement plans and services for dogs and cats. Figo’s technology platform delivers a suite of highly personalized services under the Figo Pet Cloud, an innovative mobile app that enables access to pet medical records, Live Veterinarian texting, claim A.I. interface, and social media connections with compatible pet-friends via a smartphone application.

For more information on Independence American’s pet insurance, please contact Rick Faucher at 602-395-7083 or Rick.Faucher@IHCGroup.com. Please visit http://www.IHCGroup.com and http://www.FigoPetInsurance.com for additional resources.

*A.M. Best, Best’s Review, “Agents of Change” January 2017, pages 62, 71: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/e8f79b79#/e8f79b79/1

About The IHC Group

Independence Holding Company (NYSE:IHC), formed in 1980, is a holding company that is principally engaged in underwriting, administering and/or distributing group and individual specialty benefit products, including disability, supplemental health, pet, and group life insurance through its subsidiaries (Independence Holding Company and its subsidiaries collectively referred to as “The IHC Group”). The IHC Group consists of three insurance companies (Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York, Madison National Life Insurance Company, Inc. and Independence American Insurance Company), PetPartners Inc., our pet insurance administrator, IHC Specialty Benefits, Inc., a technology-driven full-service marketing and distribution company that focuses on small employer and individual consumer products through its call center, IHC Specialty Benefit Advisors, general agents, independent agents, private label arrangements, and INSX Cloud, our wholly owned Web Based Entity. IHC also owns the following domains http://www.healthedeals.com; http://www.my1hr.com; http://www.healthinsurance.org; http://www.medicalresources.org; and http://www.petplace.com.

About Figo Pet Insurance

Figo is a Chicago-based InsurTech company founded in 2015. They offer a unique combination of comprehensive insurance policies to protect your pet in the event of injury or illness; as well as industry-leading technology. They have become one of the fastest growing start-ups in the country. Figo utilizes a highly engaging and mobile-friendly Pet Cloud that allows consumers to manage their pet’s healthcare, socially engage with fellow pet owners, and easily discover and locate services within the pet ecosystem. They provide simple, comprehensive, and transparent policies with an award-winning customer service staff, and are widely regarded as one of the leading pet insurance companies.

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Prairie State Insurance Cooperative Agent of the Year 2019

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RIVERDALE, Ill. (PRWEB)

ARM of Illinois, Inc. recently announced that Brian Blough, Vice President and Cheri Plummer, Commercial Lines Sales Agent from Lee/O’Keefe Insurance Agency, Inc. in Springfield were named as Prairie State Insurance Cooperative (PSIC) Producers of the Year.

Blough and Plummer were recognized for their sales success and service commitment to PSIC.

PSIC is a full-service insurance and risk management program offered to public schools in Illinois. The comprehensive program gives members long-term stability as well as broader coverages and increased limits. In addition to workers compensation, coverages include property & casualty, automobile, excess liability, school board legal, student accident, cyber liability, pollution and more. The program is administered by Gallagher, the leading provider of risk management and insurance solutions for Illinois public school districts.

ARM of Illinois is the exclusive marketing agent of PSIC. A member of ARM International, the group provides a proven distribution platform for insurers, wholesalers, and program managers. ARM of Illinois has 24 independent agency members operating from locations throughout Illinois.

Lee/O’Keefe Insurance Agency is located at 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 100, Springfield. Email info@leeokeefe.com or call 217-528-5679 for more information.

For more information and local contacts, visit http://www.prairiestateinsurance.org.

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New Level Partners, LLC Launches ‘My Agency Campus’ Online Learning Site

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https://www.myagencycampus.com/

Learning Solutions for Agents

My Agency Campus is the best resource for new hire on-boarding and training.


PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB)

New Level Partners, LLC (NLP) announces the launch of new educational technology – ‘My Agency Campus’ – for distribution of on-demand Online Learning Curriculums. The ‘My Agency Campus’ portal offers expanded curriculum-purchase options and an upgraded, shopping cart purchase experience.

“The intuitive design of the My Agency Campus site incorporates new e-commerce best practices including suggestions from our long-term clients. New Level Partners existing e-commerce sites have provided on-demand new hire, coverage and business skill online learning since 2011. New Level Partners 25+ State I Association relationships fueled terrific growth and adoption of our online and virtual curriculums,” Nancy M. Langton, NLP co-founder and president.

New Level Partners provides diverse instructional design and learning solutions for the insurance industry. NLP’s premier consulting services encompass a wide array of custom offerings such as eLearning development, LMS and hosting applications, instructor-led and extended development programs, and industry-leading new hire onboarding curriculums.

New Level Partners’ extensive insurance industry background translates to efficient collaboration with industry subject-experts and specialists.

“My Agency Campus brings learners into the next generation for professional development for your team. FAIA’s partnership with My Agency Campus has provided new tools not just for new hires, but those that want to expand their insurance knowledge. Using this platform is easy, so give My Agency Campus a try, you will not be disappointed,” Dave Newell, FAIA Director of Education & Workforce Development.

My Agency Campus offers a seamless buying experience for Independent Agents. Visit http://www.myagencycampus.com to learn more.

About New Level Partners: New Level Partners (NLP), founded in 2001, specializes in training solutions for the Property and Casualty Insurance Industry. NLP designs, develops and delivers customized and interactive training programs, both instructor-led and web-based. A wide range of instructional design tools and technologies ensure NLP’s programs are the most interactive and effective on the market. Learn more at newlevelpartners.com.

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