Welcoming these programs into the MiniCo portfolio is an excellent example of our mission in action. We extend a warm welcome to our new team members and invite our valued producers to learn more about MiniCo’s expanded range of specialty programs.

PHOENIX (PRWEB)
April 05, 2021

MiniCo Insurance Agency has joined forces with its Jencap affiliate company NIF Group, Inc., as part of Jencap Program Administrators, a newly formed program division under the Jencap umbrella. Beginning April 1, 2021, NIF’s specialty programs have moved over to MiniCo. As a result, MiniCo has added four programs to its portfolio of specialty insurance products: ArtisanPAK Construction Insurance, Landscaping Insurance, MiniCo NIF Nonprofit Social Services Insurance, and Adult Residential Facilities Insurance.

Seasoned NIF executives who are transitioning to MiniCo will continue to lead the four programs. The ArtisanPAK and Landscaping programs will be led by Executive Vice President-National Programs David Daniels, formerly of NIF Group. Executive Vice President-National Programs Vince Terlaje, formerly of NIF Pacific, will oversee the MiniCo NIF Nonprofit Social Services Insurance and Adult Residential Facilities Insurance programs. The related management and underwriting staff of these programs also have joined MiniCo to provide a seamless transition and uninterrupted service experience for brokers, producers, and policyholders.

Detailed coverage information for these programs to include target classes, coverage availability, submission requirements, and applications is available at https://www.minico.com.

MiniCo President and CEO Mike Schofield stated, “Our corporate mission includes the commitment to understand and satisfy the product needs of our diverse clients while continuing to grow our business with focus, innovation, and profitability. Welcoming these programs into the MiniCo portfolio is an excellent example of that mission in action. We extend a warm welcome to our new team members and invite our valued producers to learn more about MiniCo’s expanded range of specialty programs.”

About MiniCo Insurance Agency

MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, was founded in 1974 as a provider of specialty insurance products and publications for the self-storage industry. Today the company is a program administrator offering multiple specialty property and casualty insurance products for a variety of unique industries and exposures. MiniCo Insurance Agency is a Jencap company and member of the Jencap Program Administrators division. For more information, please visit https://www.minico.com.

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Your ability to plan ahead now can help save you from stress further down the road.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 02, 2021

Spring has sprung, bringing forth more daylight hours and warmer temperatures. However, it can also bring spring-related weather hazards, such as tornadoes and thunderstorms. Mercury Insurance advises homeowners to take the necessary precautions to protect their homes from perils such as damages caused by fire, hail and wind.

“Our homes have become our sanctuaries, and insurance companies want to help keep them that way,” said Christopher O’Rourke, vice president of property claims at Mercury Insurance. “Unfortunately, weather patterns or a thief’s agenda are outside of your control, but your insurance company can help you plan ahead and be prepared for the unexpected.

“Your ability to plan ahead now can help save you from stress further down the road.”

Commonly covered weather-related perils include:

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  Fire and smoke damage;
• Weather-related damage, such as wind or hail damage; and
• Damage caused by snow or ice on the roof.

Homeowners insurance protects against other unexpected perils as well, so it’s best to read your policy to understand what it covers. Also discuss your policy with your insurance agent to ensure you have the right type and amount of protection.

Visit Mercury’s blog for more details about what perils are covered by a homeowners insurance policy, as well as other valuable insurance tips.

About Mercury Insurance

Mercury Insurance (MCY) is a multiple-line insurance organization predominantly offering personal automobile, homeowners and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia. Since 1962, Mercury has specialized in offering quality insurance at affordable prices. For more information visit http://www.mercuryinsurance.com or Facebook and follow the company on Twitter.

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RoadVantage is excited to welcome Bob Corbin as the new President of Sales

“Bob Corbin is the next logical addition to our efforts. Bob will be an outstanding leader for our Sales Team.” — Garret Lacour, RoadVantage CEO

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
April 02, 2021

RoadVantage, the #1-rated F&I provider as voted by automotive Dealers, is extremely pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran Bob Corbin as the new President of Sales while Randy Ross will be promoted to company President.

The Next Level of Company Evolution

To achieve the flexibility required for the next level of expansion, RoadVantage will be restructuring. These changes will help the company drive sales to even higher levels than the already impressive record. The dual goals will be to help our Agent Partners expand their businesses while seeking fresh, new growth opportunities. As of April 2nd, 2021, industry veteran Bob Corbin will join the team as the new President of Sales and make a positive difference for all involved.

“I’m honored to join the RoadVantage team as the company continues to post repeated record sales,” said Bob Corbin. “I appreciate the trust placed in me by CEO Garret Lacour, and I’m excited to help this company grow even faster than ever before.”

Changing Roles for a Fast-Growing Company

Randy Ross has done an outstanding job for the company as President of Sales considering the terrific success RoadVantage has enjoyed over the last couple of years. Randy will now be taking on the title of RoadVantage President. While in the Sales Department, Steve Chandler and Michael Picolo will continue to create sales growth with leadership roles guiding the Sales team’s RVPs and ADMs.

“We appreciate the daily efforts of everyone on our team to be the best in the business. We are impressed with our entire staff’s professionalism and proud of the company we’ve built,” said Randy Ross, President. “I’m energized by the changes we’re making, and I look forward to my new role as President. Our company will be able to offer even greater service to our Agent Partners.”

“Bob Corbin is the next logical addition to our efforts,” said Garret Lacour, RoadVantage CEO. “Bob will be an outstanding leader for our Sales Team. He has done this repeatedly with incredible success, and we are very excited about what he can do for our company! Our 4.8 rating with over 240 Google Reviews and top honors for four years running with Diamond wins in the Dealers’ Choice Awards are proof positive that we are the best, and Bob will help us deliver even more value. We will continue to prove our value as a premier provider to our Agents, Dealers, and customers.”

The David and Goliath Story of RoadVantage

RoadVantage has developed a phenomenal record — from a start-up in 2011 to becoming a key player in the F&I marketplace in just ten years. A David and Goliath story, RoadVantage has proven that the biggest is not always the best! With visionary leadership and a fresh approach, the multi-year award-winning company has pioneered many industry innovations. Progressive products offering True Coverage eliminate headaches and provide the coverage today’s customers expect. Technology solutions streamline processes for Agents and Dealers, and a focus on exceptional customer service has resulted in the highest levels of claims service.

RoadVantage delivers on promises and disrupts business as usual, and the industry is taking notice. Through partnerships with General Agents nationwide, RoadVantage has built a solid reputation as a company that delivers. Agents have rewarded RoadVantage with unmatched year-over-year growth and fierce loyalty to the value the company provides to them and their Dealers.

About RoadVantage

Fueled by innovation, led by industry veterans, and powered by passion for creating an exceptional customer experience, RoadVantage is the #1-rated F&I provider in the industry. With a team that leverages technology and a streamlined approach, RoadVantage is setting new standards for performance, with exclusionary programs providing the most comprehensive coverages available anywhere in the industry today. RoadVantage’s industry-leading service levels result in 98% of claims approved in seven minutes or less and 99% of claims paid within one hour of receipt of a signed invoice. RoadVantage offers a full portfolio of mechanical VSC and ancillary products through certified agents and is headquartered in Austin, TX with regional offices in Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ; St. Augustine, FL; and Richmond, VA. For more information, visit http://www.roadvantage.com.

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Daniel Rossen joins ICW Group as VP, Commercial Multi-Peril Insurance.

“Adding commercial multi-peril to our suite of products gives us an opportunity to bring even more value to our policyholder customers and agent partners,” said Kevin Prior, ICW Group president and CEO. “We’re excited to have Daniel, along with his extensive expertise, on our team.”

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
April 01, 2021

Expanding its product offering to include commercial multi-peril insurance, ICW Group Insurance Companies, a leading group of property and casualty carriers, taps industry veteran Daniel Rossen as Vice President to lead the development and execution of these new lines of business.

Rossen brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience to ICW Group and is charged with establishing all underwriting direction, appetite and strategy for the new commercial multi-peril unit. Rossen will leverage the company’s top expertise in many classes of business, A.M. Best “A” Rated status and its highly successful workers’ compensation business to build and promote the line, which is targeted for launch in 2021.

“Adding commercial multi-peril to our suite of products gives us an opportunity to bring even more value to our policyholder customers and agent partners,” said Kevin Prior, ICW Group president and CEO. “By bundling together several property and casualty coverages, we can offer all-in-one packages to policyholders, while helping our agents further grow their business by servicing their clients more efficiently. We’re excited to have Daniel, along with his extensive expertise, on our team.”

Prior to joining ICW Group, Rossen served as a vice president at The Hartford in Chicago leading the Maxum Special Property and E&S binding business. Rossen has a long history of experience leading the strategic direction and deployment of new product lines in the various positions he has held within the insurance sector.

“Commercial multi-peril is a tremendous fit for ICW Group and will further support our mission to create the best insurance experience possible for our customers,” said Rossen. “I’m proud to be a part of the ICW Group team and look forward to contributing to its already strong business performance.”

Rossen has a Juris Doctorate from Indiana University School of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of Cincinnati.

About ICW Group

Based in San Diego, ICW Group Insurance Companies is the largest privately held insurance company domiciled in California. Quoting more than $3 billion annually, ICW Group represents a group of Workers’ Compensation, Assumed Reinsurance and Catastrophe insurance carriers, including Insurance Company of the West and Explorer Insurance Company. ICW Group is recognized nationally as an industry leader in helping policyholders achieve fewer and less costly claims while elevating the trusted agents who advise them. More information is available at http://www.icwgroup.com, http://www.twitter.com/ICWGroup, http://www.linkedin.com/companies/icw-group and http://www.facebook.com/ICWGroup.

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“This opportunity with PCF delivers all the pieces necessary to move forward in our growth trajectory,” said John Foster, owner and principal of Mourer Foster. “This is going to be a great partnership for both our employees and the clients that we serve.”

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (PRWEB)
April 01, 2021

PCF Insurance Services (PCF) announced the completion of a new strategic partnership with Mourer Foster Bonds and Insurance based in Lansing, Michigan. Mourer Foster is a specialty risk management company which provides insurance solutions to Michigan residents as well as throughout all 50 states. PCF’s partnership with Mourer Foster will enable them with growth opportunities in cross-selling P&C and bonding solutions.

John Foster, owner and agency principal of Mourer Foster, will continue to lead all operations of Mourer Foster while becoming an owner and Partner of PCF Insurance Services. Foster is a highly motivated leader in the industry and has been achieving great success in building off of the great history and longevity that Mourer Foster has.

“John and his team have built an enduring legacy through their unwavering commitment to service their clientele,” said Peter Foy, chairman, CEO and founder of PCF Insurance Services. “Mourer Foster is highly-respected throughout the insurance industry and we’re thrilled to bring the team on board as we further expand PCF’s presence in the region.”

Since its inception, Mourer Foster has been a leading agency in providing surety credit to its customers throughout Michigan and across the United States, earning numerous awards for its outstanding sales and service, including seven Crystal Blue awards from United Fire Group. Mourer Foster will continue to operate as an independent agency and continue to provide a true, concierge client experience.

“This opportunity with PCF delivers all the pieces necessary to move forward in our growth trajectory,” said John Foster, owner and principal of Mourer Foster. “This is going to be a great partnership for both our employees and the clients that we serve.”

PCF will bring added infrastructure and operational support to Mourer Foster through its Shared Services team. This elite team of experts offer tailored support in the areas of finance and accounting, human resources, information systems, carrier relations, communication and marketing, and growth operations. With 36 acquisitions in 2020 and over 60 agencies dotted across the United States, PCF is establishing its place on the national stage among the industry’s most active acquirers.

About PCF

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA, PCF is a full-service insurance brokerage firm which provides complete risk management solutions with a broad array of property & casualty, life and health, employee benefits and workers’ compensation insurance products. Due to its scale and growth, PCF is a top 50 broker in the United States by revenue. Additional information can be found at https://pcfinsuranceservices.com/.

About Mourer Foster

Founded in 1933 in Lansing, Michigan, Mourer Foster offers full-service specialty insurance services. They offer specialty risk insurance like their KennalPro program, veterinarian insurance and PetrolGuard insurance, as well as business and personal insurance bonds. Mourer Foster has been a recipient of the Surety Crystal Blue Award from UFG for five years running. The award recognizes extraordinary contributions in surety premium. Additional information can be found at https://mourerfoster.com/.

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“Receiving this award for the second consecutive year is especially meaningful given nearly all of our staff has been working remotely since March of 2020,” said Dave Kijek, CEO of WEA Member Benefits.

MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)
April 01, 2021

WEA Member Benefits has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Wisconsin State Journal. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization: including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

“For more than a decade, the Top Workplaces award has helped organizations stand out among their competitors to attract talent,” said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. “This differentiation is more important than ever in today’s tight labor market. Establishing a continuous conversation with employees so you have a deep understanding of your unique culture is proven to help achieve higher referral rates, lower employee turnover, and double the employee engagement levels. No longer is recognition simply a much-deserved cause for celebration, but it’s fast becoming mission-critical to establish a competitive advantage for recruitment and retention.”

“Receiving this award for the second consecutive year is especially meaningful given nearly all of our staff has been working remotely since March of 2020. Like everything in our lives, the pandemic also impacted our corporate culture and has required us to modify the way we engage with our teams,” said Dave Kijek, CEO of WEA Member Benefits.

With its comprehensive benefits package, paid volunteer time off, and training opportunities, Member Benefits’ work environment and company culture is built for their employees to continue to grow, learn, and thrive for years to come.

“At Member Benefits, we place an extremely high value on our employees and make them our top priority, whether we engage virtually or in person,” said Kijek. “We strongly believe that when employees feel respected and cared for, their level of engagement and job satisfaction goes up. A happy team is more productive and committed, and that translates to providing our members with the exceptional service they deserve.”

About WEA Member Benefits

WEA Member Benefits has been helping Wisconsin public school employees achieve their financial goals for over 45 years by providing personal insurance and retirement and investment programs. We operate as a trust that reinvests any profits back into programs that benefit participants. We have no shareholders. This allows us to focus on meeting the needs of those we serve with high-quality products that are competitively priced. We have one of the highest customer retention and satisfaction rates in the industry. Learn more at weabenefits.com.

About Energage

Energage, a certified B-corporation, offers web-based solutions and advisory services that help organizations recruit and retain the right talent. Home of Top Workplaces research, Energage offers solutions that collect, understand and amplify the voice of the employee, enabling organizations to reduce unwanted turnover, lower recruiting costs and increase retention. Based on more than 13 years of culture research, advanced comparative analytics, and patented algorithms trained on more than 20 million employees at 58,000 companies, Energage has isolated the 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any organization. For more information, please visit energage.com.

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“Saving money on car insurance is not that difficult. Parking the car in a safe place and shopping around for better insurance deals can help you save hundreds of dollars per year”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.

LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)
April 01, 2021

All states, except New Hampshire, require drivers to obtain car insurance. For many drivers, car insurance can be an expensive necessity. Luckily, there are plenty of methods and discounts provided by insurers that can help any driver save money on car insurance.

The following methods can help drivers pay lower insurance premiums:

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  Park the car in a safe place. One of the factors that can affect the cost of car insurance is the place where a car is parked overnight. Drivers who park their vehicles in a safe location where they can monitor it easily, like a garage, will pay lower car insurance premiums. Cars kept in a garage are less likely to be stolen and they are protected against vandalism and the damaging effects of severe weather events.
• Maintain a good credit score or try to improve it. Insurance companies consider that policyholders that have a good credit score will pay their insurance bills on time and they are less likely to file insurance claims. There are several ways to improve a credit score. Paying the bills on time and not gathering debt will help drivers have a better credit score.
• Graduate a defensive driving course. Besides helping drivers to improve their driving skills, defensive driving courses can also help them save money on car insurance. Drivers who manage to graduate an approved defensive driving course will be rewarded with a consistent discount that is between 10% to 15%.
• Collaborate with a good and competent insurance agent. Having a good professional relationship with an insurance agent has multiple benefits. Good insurance agents will keep drivers updated with information regarding the latest insurance changes, insurance offers, and discounts. Furthermore, insurance agents can help drivers when they need to file a claim.
• Shop around and compare online quotes. Policyholders should check the insurance market at least two times per year. Brokerage websites are ideal for drivers who want to easily obtain multiple car insurance quotes from different insurance carriers. Online quotes can help drivers obtain the insurance policies they need.

For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit http://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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Pumpkin is proud to help you get the best care for your goldfish!

“While other companies have coverage for ‘exotic pets,’ they’ve completely excluded the most common family fish. We are here to fill that gap to help children, and their parents, take the absolute best care of their goldfish.”

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
April 01, 2021

Goldfish are the third most common pet in American households with hundreds of millions sold every year—yet there’s never been insurance coverage for friends with fins. Until now.

Pumpkin, a pet insurance and wellness provider, announced the company is expanding its available plans to begin offering accident and illness insurance for the household goldfish. Starting in the coming weeks, Pumpkin’s best-in-class-style coverage will now be available for this highly popular, but often overlooked member of the family.

“A child’s first pet holds a special place in their heart, which is why we want to help them live as long as possible,” says Alex Douzet, CEO of Pumpkin. “There is a massive gap in the market when it comes to the household goldfish. While other companies have coverage for ‘exotic pets,’ they’ve completely excluded the most common family fish. We are here to fill that gap to help children, and their parents, take the absolute best care of their goldfish.”

While goldfish have earned a reputation for a short life span, when cared for properly goldfish often live to 10 years in home aquariums and up to 40 years in the wild.

Pumpkin’s Goldfish Plan is a new offering, bred from the company’s love of all animals. As goldfish are commonly a child’s first pet, this new insurance will make owning and caring for a fishy friend as easy as possible for parents. The plan will cover treatment for the four most common issues fish owners face: digestive issues, stress management, swim bladder, and sudden, unexpected death.

With comprehensive nutrition and dietary counseling, fish parents can quickly react to digestive issues developed from a flake-dumping-disaster by an overzealous toddler. The plan’s coverage of behavioral therapy and prescription medication helps minimize and manage stress from cat-induced anxiety, or accidental neighbor neglect when owners are away. Swim bladder, a painful gas buildup condition common in goldies that causes them to float upside down or sideways, is easily treated with micro-acupuncture.

Pumpkin understands that even the most devoted fish parent makes mistakes, which is why they developed a highly sought-after coverage feature: the emergency decoy fish. Provided with every new plan, the decoy buys parents time once they notice their child’s fish has suddenly gone belly-up. After calling Pumpkin’s 24/7 hotline, an emergency replacement fish is delivered within hours.

Pumpkin’s Goldfish Plan is the first in a series of small critter coverage the company plans to expand into, including crustaceans like hermit crabs and snails, as well as sea monkeys.

More information about the plan can be found at pumpkin.care/goldfish-insurance.

About Pumpkin[1]

Pumpkin Insurance Services Inc. (Pumpkin) is a direct-to-consumer pet care company and pet insurance producer founded to help ensure pets live their longest and healthiest lives. Learn more about Pumpkin at http://www.pumpkin.care.

[1] Pumpkin Insurance Services Inc. (Pumpkin) is a licensed insurance agency, not an insurer.

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