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MiamiHerald.com: Press Releases - Insurance

• IBHS Warns: Hurricane Ike is Much Stronger Than it Appears
  The Institute for Business & Home Safety is warning residents not to underestimate the impact Hurricane Ike will have on the Texas coast.
• Advantica EyeCare is Title Sponsor of Birdies for the Brave Tampa Bay
  Advantica EyeCare, a vision care plan provider to employer groups and health plan organizations, announced that it will be the Title Sponsor of the Birdies for the Brave golf tournament at TPC Tampa Bay in December.
• USHEALTH Group Launches Marketing Program for Two Health Insurance Plans Targeting Latino Residents in Florida
  Benjamin M. Cutler, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of USHEALTH Group, Inc. (USHEALTH), a leading national health insurer providing affordable coverage to small business owners and the self-employed, announced today the launch of two health plans culturally adapted for the Hispanic market in Florida. The two plans offer a wide selection of healthcare coverages and options for cost-conscious consumers. The two plans and the corresponding marketing materials were specifically designed with the Florida Hispanic community in mind.
• Aflac Celebrates With Peterson's Harley Davidson of Miami as 100,000th Online Billing Customer
  Today, Aflac presented a $10,000 check to The Diabetes Research Institute of Miami in honor of Peterson's Harley Davidson of Miami, Fla. During a brief ceremony, the leading voluntary insurer announced the motorcycle franchisee as its 100,000th Online Billing account and donated $10,000 to the Institute. Dirk Peterson, vice president of Peterson's Harley Davidson of Miami, along with Lance Osborne, Aflac's vice president of Field Force Development, presented the $10,000 check to the foundation.
• The Institute for Business & Home Safety Urges Americans to Get Ready During National Preparedness Month (NPM)
  The Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is proud to be participating in the 5th Annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Ready Campaign. NPM is a nationwide effort to increase awareness and encourage individuals and communities to prepare for emergencies.
• Homeowners Choice Announces Go Ahead to Assume 59,500 Policies from Citizens
  Homeowners Choice, Inc. (NASDAQ:HCIIU), a Florida-based provider of homeowners' insurance, today announced that its wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., has received the go-head to assume 59,500 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Florida's state sponsored insurance company.
• Imperial Finance & Trading, LLC Offers New Benefit Program Enhancements
  Imperial Finance and Trading, LLC, a leader in premium finance for life insurance, life insurance sales and structured settlements, is pleased to announce an extended benefits package to its employees.
• Pollo Campero Owners Nailed in Fraud Case
  Long running shareholder dispute within Guatemala's largest business group takes a dramatic step forward with Bermuda court ruling
• Health Service Company CIGNA Named Presenting Sponsor of Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
  CIGNA (NYSE:CI), the Philadelphia-based health service company, will be the presenting sponsor of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend for both 2009 and 2010. The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which attracts more than 80,000 participants and spectators from all over the world, is one of the largest events held in Central Florida.
• John B. Ramil Reelected to Serve on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Board of Directors
  Announced at today's annual policyholders' meeting, John B. Ramil was reelected to serve a three-year term on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's (BCBSF) Board of Directors. Ramil, a Tampa resident, is president and chief operating officer of TECO Energy, Inc. (TECO).
• Leerie T. Jenkins Jr. Reelected to Serve on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Board of Directors
  Announced at today's annual policyholders' meeting, Leerie T. Jenkins, Jr. was reelected to serve a three-year term on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's (BCBSF) Board of Directors. Jenkins, an Orange Park resident, is chairman and chief executive officer of Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc. (RSH).
• DuBose Ausley Retires From Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Board of Directors
  Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida (BCBSF) announced today that DuBose Ausley, a champion for quality health care in Florida, is retiring from the BCBSF Board of Directors after 26 years of dedicated service.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Reports 19th Year of Positive Performance; Increased Member Enrollment
  During Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida's (BCBSF) annual policyholders' meeting today, Chris Doerr, executive vice president, chief administrative officer and chief financial officer, reported that 2007 marked the company's nineteenth consecutive year of positive performance and increased membership.
• NYMAGIC, INC. Reports Successful Launch of MMO Agencies
  NYMAGIC, INC. (NYSE: NYM) announced today that its MMO Agencies unit has begun to write new business through 10 offices of surplus lines agents in Florida, New York, New Jersey and Kentucky, and that it expects to add offices of surplus lines agents in Massachusetts, West Virginia, Arizona and Oklahoma within the next several weeks.
• Intergy EHR by Sage on Short List of EMR Market Leaders
  In a report released this week by Health Industry Insights, Intergy EHR by Sage earned top scores for ambulatory electronic health records (EHR).
• Imperial Finance & Trading, LLC Provides a New Look at Life Insurance Premium Financing
  Imperial Finance & Trading, LLC, a leader in premium finance for life insurance, life insurance sales and structured settlements, provides a new look at life insurance premium financing.
• Comegys Insurance Acquires Jakhotia Insurance Group
  Comegys Insurance acquires Jakhotia Insurance Group. The employees of both firms will combine all operations in Comegys' offices in Bayfront Towers on One Beach Drive in St. Petersburg effective immediately.
• Renaissance Health Systems and Renaissance Administrative Solutions Applying for Health Network and Claims Processing Accreditations With URAC
  The Quantum Group, Inc. (Amex: QGP) ( http://www.QuantumMD.com ), a Wellington, Florida based healthcare organization, announced today that two Quantum subsidiary companies, Renaissance Health Systems, Inc. and Renaissance Administrative Solutions, Inc. are applying for accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC based healthcare accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the healthcare industry. Renaissance Health Systems (RHS) is applying for Health Network Accreditation and Renaissance Administrative Solutions (RASI) is applying for Claims Processing Accreditation.
• Zurich Claims Teams Are on the Ground in the Gulf Coast Region Assisting Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Gustav
  Zurich, a leading property and casualty insurance provider in North America and globally, said today more than 100 professionals and independent adjusters are on the ground in Louisiana and Texas to assist customers impacted by Hurricane Gustav. While Zurich is reaching out as quickly as possible to help customers in the region, the company's response started well before the storm ma