WORKERS COMPENSATION, COMPLIANCE
PRweb | March 23, 2023
Future Capital has announced an exciting new partnership with Ease that enables insurance brokers to offer professional retirement planning services as a voluntary benefit to their clients through the award-winning Ease platform.
A 2021 J.P. Morgan survey showed that 62% of retirement plan participants wish they could completely hand over retirement planning. With this first-of-its-kind partnership, brokers can offer professional retirement planning as a voluntary benefit without the need for special licensing, retirement industry knowledge, or a relationship with an employer’s particular retirement plan.
"We're thrilled to partner with Future Capital to offer retirement planning services through the Ease platform, " said Ease CEO and Co-Founder, David Reid. "We know employers want to provide professional retirement planning to current and prospective employees. We’re proud to make this valuable new financial wellness benefit available to insurance brokers so they can bring even more value to their clients.”
A technology-driven registered investment advisor (RIA) specializing in retirement planning and asset management, Future Capital makes it easy for insurance brokers to offer professional retirement planning services by eliminating the need for technical integrations, special licensing, or existing relationships with retirement plans.
"We're proud to be the first retirement solution to partner with Ease,” said Jay Jumper, Founder and CEO of Future Capital. "We believe that our solution is a perfect fit for the powerful HR and benefits platform Ease has built, and we look forward to helping insurance brokers expand their offerings and grow their businesses."
About Ease
Ease is the #1 rated benefits administration and HR software for businesses with 2-250 employees, powered by insurance brokers. More than 2,300 agencies trust Ease to help them and their clients grow. Over 85,000 businesses trust Ease to manage benefits & HR for 3.4 million+ employees. Visit ease.com for more.
About Future Capital
For more than 20 years, Future Capital has provided powerful tools, customized services, and professional management of retirement assets to help employees retire with confidence. For more information, visit futurecapital.com.
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CORE INSURANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT
Inszone Insurance | March 08, 2023
On March 7, 2023, Inszone Insurance Services announced the conclusion of its acquisition of Donna Ledwick Insurance Services, previously owned and operated by Donna Ledwick. The move is part of Inszone Insurance's plan to increase its national reach and solidify its position as one of the best insurance companies in the United States.
Donna Ledwick expressed, "I'm excited to join forces with Inszone Insurance, which will enable us to better meet the demands of our clients in every way." She continued, "Inszone Insurance places great importance on serving each client, especially those with extremely specialized needs, which aligns perfectly with the values we hold dear."
(Source – Business Wire)
Chris Walters, CEO of Inszone Insurance Services, remarked, "Donna has been a strong leader in the insurance industry, and we are thrilled to have her on our team." "Our clients can expect the same personalized care they are used to, with the added benefit of extra resources offered by a larger agency. We look forward to working together to help streamline efficiencies, add resources, and continue expanding throughout the state," he concluded.
(Source – Business Wire)
Besides, Inszone Insurance Services is set to announce several high-profile acquisitions in the coming months. Even though the company has grown quickly, it is still committed to giving customers excellent nationwide service and new insurance options.
About Inszone Insurance Services
California-based Inszone Insurance Services has developed substantially in the insurance industry since 2002. It covers all 50 states, with offices in California, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Missouri, Texas, and Illinois. Inszone Insurance Services, which offers both personal and business insurance, has expanded by prioritizing customer satisfaction and agent-customer relationships. Its edge in the insurance industry comes from its professional, disciplined agents and its partnerships with many different carriers. The competitive benefits of these long-standing ties allow Inszone to use its expertise and access to provide actual value to its customers.
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CORE INSURANCE, INSURANCE TECHNOLOGY
Falvey | February 28, 2023
On February 27, 2023, Falvey Insurance Group (Falvey) launched inland marine coverage to its existing product offering. With the natural extension, it has on board an experienced team to establish this inland marine product in the insurance market.
The list of the experienced team members and their respective designations in the company is as follows:
Ed Helfers – Principal, Inland Marine
Lisa Uzzo – Principal, Inland Marine
Joanne Stewart – Cicero – Vice President, Claims, Inland Marine
Maureen Connelly – Associate Vice President, Inland Marine
Thomas Helfers – Associate Vice President, Inland Marine
Bob Sundberg – Manger Underwriting Operations, Inland Marine
Its premium product provides excellent coverage with additional value-added services at no extra charge. With its experience in the insurance market, it has developed relationships with its customers and brokerage partners. It has always addressed the urgent needs of the clients and offered solutions that are beyond their expectations. With one broker agreement, clients have access to complete Falvey Insurance Group's products with the universal claim and loss control experience. In addition, clients experience similar quality service from any of its underwriting teams.
Chief Underwriting Officer of Falvey, Mike McKenna said, "We are excited to have Ed, Lisa, Maureen, Thomas, Joanne, and Bob join Falvey to lead our newest product offerings in the Inland Marine marketplace. This group is uniquely qualified with substantial experience across underwriting, policy administration as well as claims enabling a fast-to-market launch." He added, "We are excited for the opportunity to join Falvey and build a product from the ground up especially with an organization that has an aligned passion for success and strong work culture. As Falvey is already growing in marine and transportation markets; expanding into Inland Marine and related property products will assist in continuing the expansion in the specialty space."
(Source – Cision PR Newswire)
About Falvey
Headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, Falvey, an insurance services provider, has connected insurance brokers, clients and agents worldwide since 1995. It provides services for insurance claims, underwriting, loss prevention, cargo insurance, pollution insurance, shipper insurance, stock throughput, transportation, and logistic liability. In addition, its wholesale division offers supplement products like a product recall, motor truck cargo, and builder's risk. It specializes in solutions for freight, supply chain, logistics and transportation. Its underwritings include three significant segments; general cargo, life sciences, and technology. In addition, it offers full-value, all-risk domestic and international shipping insurance through an API integration with the client's existing shipping software.
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