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The 7 New Ways For Mentoring Workers

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 10:47:13 EST
Short-term. Multiple. Reverse. Two-Way. Informal. Virtual. Companywide. - - Mentoring has been revitalized and now comes in seven different forms to serve various purposes, according to ClearRock, an outplacement and executive coaching firm headqu

Total Mortgage Services Receives Arkansas Combination Mortgage Banker-Broker-Servicer License -

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today that it received its Arkansas Combination Mortgage Banker-Broker-Servicer License from the Arkansas Securities Department and is now able to originate and service residential mo

Confused.com launches 'Swap Store' film starring Keith Chegwin

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:23:38 EST
Confused.com, one of the UK's biggest and most popular price comparison services, has revealed a short online film featuring former 'Swap Shop' host Keith Chegwin that it hopes will bring back the spirit of the nostalgic TV show, and get

Midlands Financial Benefits Uses Social Media to Connect

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST
Everyone has heard of the effects of social media and Midlands Financial Benefits based in Lincoln, Nebraska has decided to put it to good use. By connecting to Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter, they are able to reach out to the most important a...

Utah Insurance Company Going 'BIG'

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:11:59 EST
WEST JORDAN, UTAH - February 13, 2012 - Reed Brasher, Owner and CEO of Brasher Insurance Group announced today that he is going BIG.  It was nearly 6 years ago, when Reed was first introduced to insuran...

Confused.com reveals young male drivers pay almost double for insurance compared to women

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:40:25 EST
Confused.com / Towers Watson have revealed that the cost of car insurance for young men continues to go through the roof, with 17-20 year olds paying almost double what women drivers of the same age are paying. - - Male drivers in the 17-20 year o

Independent Insurance Adjuster - Sams & Associates Announces Official Opening into Arizona

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:23:08 EST
Sacramento, California – Donald K. Sams & Associates, Inc., a leader in providing quality independent claims adjusting, is pleased to announce the expansion of Sams & Associates into the state of Arizona. The expansion into the southwes

Confused.com reveals £203m worth of car damage caused by misleading Sat Navs

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:41:11 EST
New research from Confused.com has revealed that Sat Navs have caused over £203m worth of damage to drivers on UK roads, through accidents caused by misleading directions. With the Department for Transport holding its first ever Sat Nav Summit i

The aba Group Emphasises the Importance of Using a Business Insurance Broker when Managing Business Risks

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:53:14 EST
Aba Group's managing Director, Graham Webster says that: -   - 'This couldn't be further from the truth. Cost is of course one of, if not the most critical factor when someone invests in an insurance policy in times like these. The tr

Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Hires 3; Announces Scholarship Recipient; Publishes Salary Surveys

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:55:20 EST
February 16, 2012, CHICAGO: Ezra Penland, the Leader in Actuarial Recruitment, is proud to announce the hiring of three new employees at the Chicago-based firm. - - - Margaret Dobie joins Ezra Penland as an Actuarial Recruiter. She comes from a

Confused.com launches new partnership with Quotemehappy.com

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:24:54 EST
Confused.com has launched a new partnership with Quotemehappy to offer insurance to careful drivers. Quotemehappy.com is an insurer that is specifically set up for careful drivers who want reliable, low-cost policies. - - Confused.com's compar

Tandon Information Solutions is now Infinx Healthcare -

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:44:43 EST
San Jose, California (February 21/2012) - Tandon Group a global leader in the field of Technology Design, Manufacturing and Services, having offices in San Jose, CA with presence in 4 major cities in India and an employee base of over 3000, today ann

Employer Leave Management: - DMEC Whitepaper Looks at Best Practices in Leave Management

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:53 EST
Uniform leave policies and centralized leave management are two ways employers are adapting to increasingly complex leave laws, according to the results of the 2011 Employer Leave Management Survey, released today by the Disability Management Employe

Kaiser Permanente Study Finds Obesity-Asthma Link in Children Varies by Race/Ethnicity

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:03:17 EST
PASADENA, Calif. — Children and adolescents who are overweight or obese are more likely to have asthma than their healthy weight counterparts, according to a new Kaiser Permanente Southern Cali...

DMEC Celebrates 20 Years of Optimizing Workforce Productivity

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:25:25 EST
San Diego, California. — 2012 marks the 20th anniversary of the Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC), a non-profit organization that advances strategies and resources to improve workforce productivity. The association was estab...

Benefits Advisor Pacific Resources Becomes Platinum Sponsor of DMEC

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:25:21 EST
San Diego, California. — Pacific Resources, a leading non-medical employee benefits advisory firm servicing large, predominantly Fortune-ranked companies, is now the 13th Platinum sponsor of the Disability Management Employer Coalition ...

Colorado Fire Burns 3,000 Acres and Kills 1 Person

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:24:08 EST
Residents of approximately 900 homes in Jefferson County, CO have been evacuated from the rural, mountainous area southwest of Denver. So far, the fire has ruined 15 to 25 structures, including 5 homes. A body was also discovered, but the authorities

'Cargo and Shipments are Still at Great Risk' Warns Bolton's aba Group

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:44:12 EST
Yet, Cargo is still it great risk warns the aba Group's Managing Director, Mr Graham Webster: -   - 'As we revel in the spring and summer months, many involved in shipping and freight could be forgiven for thinking that the worst is over. U

Mold Problems Still Plague Many Hurricane Irene Victims

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:34:10 EST
EMSL Analytical offers mold and indoor air quality (IAQ) testing services to identify indoor environments with elevated levels of contaminants. -   - Cinnaminson, NJ, April 9th, 2012 -   - Just last week, WCAX in Vermont published an article ab

Medication Discount Card Offers a New Way to Save on Health Care

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:02:10 EST
Medication Discount Card announces a valuable new way to save on vital health care medications. Consumers can now find coupons for many prescriptions on their site. - - 'We are very pleased to bring this new opportunity to Medication Discount

'Uninsured Plant Thefts Cost Double the Original Price Tag' Warns Bolton's aba Group

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:34:19 EST
Many pieces of plant equipment can be carried by hand and so they have a greater appeal to opportunists; what's more, a large proportion of mobile plant can be started with a common key. -   - Mr Graham Webster, the Managing Director of Bolton&

Confused.com reveals that first-time drivers prefer smaller cars -

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:49:15 EST
Confused.com has announced that, according to its recent survey, first-time buyers are becoming more savvy to the cost of cars; looking at the full cost of motoring rather than just the cost of buying a car. - - Cars are one of the biggest expense

'As Many as a Third of Landlords Could Lose Out Each Year' Advises Bolton's aba Group

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST
The figures come after a third of those landlords surveyed mentioned that they had a tenant who had gone into arrears. Mr Graham Webster, the Managing Director of the aba Group stated that: -   - 'This is a particularly difficult situation to b

The Cost of UK Retail Crime Has Risen by 31%, Are You Covered? Asks Boltons aba Group

Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 EST
The figures account for a number of costs, including the value of the goods stolen, the resulting damage to the property as well as money spent on measures to tackle opportunistic crime. Mr Graham Webster, the Managing Director of the aba Group state

Reed Brasher Opens Doors to New St. George Insurance Office

Wed, 16 May 2012 15:03:42 EST
Orem, UT - Reed Brasher, CEO of Brasher Insurance Group announced today that doors will open to new Insurance office in St. George, Utah.  With this announcement, Brasher Insurance Group will be to service clients up and down the Wasatch Front and no

Wildfire in Arizona Triples in Size as Town Evacuates

Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:22 EST
A wildfire in the Prescott National Forest grew to an estimated 5,400 acres, or nearly 8.5 square miles, on Wednesday night, reports ABC News. Only a day earlier it covered 2,000 square miles, but high winds strengthened and spread the fire. -   -

EIA Fall Technical Seminar Sponsored by Legends Environmental Insurance Services

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:01:31 EST
On October 12th, environmental professionals from across the country will converge just outside of Washington, DC for the Sixth Annual EIA Fall Technical Seminar.  The event is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia.  -

Orlando Building Sciences Expert Educates Florida Property Owners

Mon, 4 Jun 2012 10:36:15 EST
Advanced Building Assessment has a long tradition of helping Florida homeowners prevent and respond to environmental and structural issues in their homes, offices and schools.  Their employees have been serving the residential and commercial building

Environmental Consultants Respond to CDCs New Lead Guidelines

Tue, 5 Jun 2012 12:24:40 EST
Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced they had accepted an advisory committee's recommendation to redefine the level of lead in children considered at risk for lead poisoning.  The CDC's 'level of conc

Pensacola Mold Testing Firm Gives Tips to Prevent Mold Growth from Recent Flooding

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:23:52 EST
This weekend's storms in Pensacola and the surrounding areas have caused flooding and water damage to both residential and commercial buildings. EMSL offers some basic steps that property owners and tenants can perform to minimize the damage and

EMSL Analytical Acquires New Microbiology Lab in Cincinnati

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:41:41 EST
The nation's leading environmental testing company, EMSL Analytical, has acquired the microbiology laboratory previously known as Quantus Analytical of Concentra Health Services, Inc. This transaction has been both amicable and mutually advantage

Customer Effective Announces AHIP Sponsorship and Continued Success with Health Insurance Carriers

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 13:29:04 EST
Greenville, SC - - June 14, 2012 - - Customer Effective Inc., an award winning Microsoft Dynamics CRM partner, announces their continued success in the Health Plan industry and their participation at the 2012 America's Health Insurance Plans (AHI

Florida Public Adjuster Provides Tips to Consumers

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:23:33 EST
Florida residents are routinely faced with a host of potential threats to their homes and businesses.  They include hurricanes, wind, fires, tornadoes, water damage and mold.  -   - When a property owner has to file an insurance claim for property

Environmental Insurance Experts to Exhibit at the 2012 Crawford Contractor Connection Conference

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:33:08 EST
On June 19th, restoration professionals, network contractors and insurance carriers from across the country will converge in Nashville for several days to attend the 2012 Crawford Contractor Connection Conference.  The event is taking place at the Ga

Carbon Monoxide Hazards Close Arizona Treatment Center

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:14:31 EST
Earlier this month, almost 100 people were evacuated from a Scottsdale treatment and rehabilitation center after an unusual smell was noticed by the building's occupants.  The local fire department responded and evacuated the center that provides

Florida Building Science Expert Offers Assistance Following Tropical Storm Debby

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 09:25:04 EST
Tropical Storm Debby dropped close to 2 feet of rain in parts of Florida last week causing evacuations as it slowly made its way across the state.  In addition to the heavy rains and flooding, many areas also experienced strong winds and even tornado

IAQ and EH&S Professionals Protect Workers from Wood Dust Hazards

Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:53:16 EST
California's Proposition 65 list added wood dust as a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer in 2009. Workers across the nation employed at sawmills, wood processing facilities and during construction and renovation activities

Florida IAQ Consultant Helps Identify Defective Chinese Drywall

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:17:02 EST
Last month, it was reported than an $80 million settlement was reached between thousands of homeowners and a number of builders, suppliers and installers who used defective Chinese drywall.  Many of these affected homes were located throughout Florid

IAQ Professionals Protect Families and Workers from Microbial Toxins

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:38:02 EST
People who live and work in indoor environments with elevated levels of mold often recognize that they may experience allergic symptoms.  People who suffer from asthma may also experience asthmatic attacks as mold is a known asthma trigger. -   - W

Wildfire Severity Expected to Continue Increasing

Tue, 24 Jul 2012 14:18:53 EST
A recent map, developed by IDV Solutions, portrays the past decade of massive fires in the United States. The map only reveals fires that reached at least 100 mega watts for the purpose of capturing the most significant fires. The most threatening wi

Indoor Air Quality Complaints in the Office Solved by IAQ Professionals

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:26:56 EST
Today, more people recognize the importance of healthy, comfortable, and productive indoor environments.  This awareness and demand for good indoor air quality (IAQ) has increased in recent years as the working public has become more educated about I

Florida IAQ Consultant Helps Identify Pet Allergens

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:50:43 EST
In the United States there are well over 100 million pets comprised of dogs, cats, birds and other animals.  For many people their pets are a significant part of the family, but homes with pets can also result in indoor air quality issues, allergies,

IAQ Complaints in the Office Often Caused by More than One Issue

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 10:58:45 EST
Millions of Americans spend 8 or more hours of their day in office buildings across the nation.  As the public has come to recognize the importance of good indoor air quality (IAQ) for their health, comfort and productivity, its importance has grown

Environmental Professionals Protect People from Legionella Bacteria

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 14:19:23 EST
Few people think they are putting their lives at risk when they sit down to enjoy a relaxing moment in a hot tub, but improperly maintained hot tubs can harbor deadly microbial pathogens.  That is believed to be just the case in a recent outbreak of

Building Sciences Expert Gives Floridians Advice about Fungal Toxins

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:44:08 EST
Florida is known for its warm weather, heavy rains and humid conditions during parts of the year.  All three of these conditions, under the right circumstances, can also lead to the growth of fungi, commonly referred to as mold. -   - While mold is

Floridians Warned of Asbestos Hazards in Popcorn Ceilings

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:02:17 EST
Hundreds of thousands of homes, apartments and condominiums were built across Florida from the 1960s through the 1980s.  During this same time frame, a favorite ceiling texturing technique used by many builders is the now outdated look of popcorn cei

Government Agencies Take a Closer Look at Human Exposure to Formaldehyde

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:17:30 EST
Just last month, Safe Work Australia, a government statutory agency, changed the agency's hazardous substance entry for formaldehyde.  The agency's released a statement that included the following reasoning, 'Based on the NICNAS (National

Special Insurance Coverage offered to Asbestos Abatement Contractors

Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:55:30 EST
For anyone who watches television it's hard to go more than a day or two without seeing a commercial from a law firm encouraging people who may have been exposed to asbestos to contact them.  These commercials are a prolific source of new cases f

Hawaii DKI Receives Performance Excellence Award in Mitigation at the Crawford Contractor Connection

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 09:48:32 EST
The 2012 Crawford Contractor Connection Convention was held this past June.  It provided an opportunity for restoration professionals, network contractors and insurance carriers from across the country to converge in Nashville for several days to att

West Coast IAQ Experts Identify and Resolve Office Air Complaints

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 14:29:14 EST
In recent years the public has increasingly become aware of how indoor air quality (IAQ) issues can impact their health.  This awareness has lead to an increase in concerns over the air people breathe while working at the office. -   - Many office