THE WOODLANDS, Texas, July 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TWFG, one of the top-rated independent insurance agencies in the nation, is currently offering an exclusive new branch agent program with "unprecedented benefits" for potential branch owners. With a commission split of 80/20 for "TWFG Full Service" branches, Gordy Bunch, the young entrepreneurial TWFG president and CEO, says he is out to prove "it's time f ...

The health & livelihood of your employees is important to the continued success and growth of your business. Whether it's the zombie apocalypse or just a few walking dead, ensure that you've taken the steps to protect your largest asset. 1.  Provide Health Care Now is a better time than any.  With new strains of viruses, flu outbreaks, and even possibly zombies, help protect your employees by ensuring t ...

Mobile site adds to existing suite of tools for small business owners, entrepreneurs and consultants NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiscox, the first company offering U.S. small businesses the ability to obtain quotes and buy small business insurance direct, online and in real-time, announced today the launch of their U.S. mobile site (http://m.hiscoxusa.com). The Hiscox mobile site will allow cust ...

Small businesses, entrepreneurs and consultants can win $10,000 and other valuable prizes for sharing their start-up story NEW YORK, Oct. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hiscox, the first company offering US small businesses the ability to obtain quotes and buy small business insurance online and in real-time, is looking for entrepreneurs, consultants and other small business owners to share their start-up stories ...

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2011 SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- An effective insurance and risk management strategy will give your firm the best chance of success in this economy. Whether you are public or private – start-up or mature - investors, shareholders and board members will require best practices in managing insurance and business risks. The founder of the popular blog RiskCommuni ...

-- 13% don't separate personal and professional social media activities -- 10% of micro small business owners don't achieve a good work/life balance NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from specialist insurer Hiscox shows that small business owners are flexible when it comes to managing their work/life balance – in order to spend time with the family and to maximize opportunities for their ...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Independent Association of Businesses (IAB) announced today the creation of a national health care exchange that will offer small business owners and the self employed greater options to obtain affordable health care and medical benefits. Over the past six months IAB's exploratory committee has examined the specific needs and availability of small business owners an ...

New white paper assists employers working to ensure health and wellness programs are compliant with legislation CHICAGO, July 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To assist U.S. employers in understanding and navigating the new health and wellness program requirements and implications of health reform, The Vitality Group, an incentive-based wellness provider, has released a new white paper. The information is publicly ...

WARREN, N.J., June 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chubb Group of Insurance Companies has introduced a new service to help businesses manage a data breach. In the event of a data breach, the service can refer business managers to a specialist law firm, which can conduct a free 30-minute consultation to assess the situation and identify next steps to help minimize potential liabilities. The service also provide ...

New research from small business insurer Hiscox finds that: - 15% of startups launched as a result of layoffs and, - 80% of new small businesses were created based on improvements to existing ideas NEW YORK, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- With unemployment rates now at 9.1 percent in the U.S.(1), new research by specialist insurer Hiscox has found that 15 percent of small businesses were established followin ...