National Communication Association

AM Best to Host IMCA/AM Best Marketing Leader Lunch With Marsh McLennan Agency’s Steven Handmaker

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Friday, October 22, 2021
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AM Best will host a joint presentation with the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT).

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  • AM Best will host a joint presentation with the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association (IMCA) on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, at 12:00 p.m. (EDT).
  • In the live, interactive roundtable discussion, Steven Handmaker, chief marketing officer at Marsh McLennan Agency, will discuss brand, reputation, leadership and the challenges in leading marketing for a $2 billion brokerage operation.
  • Register now: http://www.ambest.com/webinars/handmaker/index.html
    Peter van Aartrijk, principal, Aartrijk, and IMCA CMO council member;
    Attendees can submit questions during registration or by emailing [email protected] .
  • AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry.

'The Power of Together' The 2021 Independent Show Debuts Oct 5 & 6

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Monday, October 4, 2021
National Communication Association, Solution, ACAC, Independent, NCTC, CEO, Acquisition, Knowledge, Leadership, COVID-19, Safety, Industry, Travel, Renewable energy, Management

"ACA Connects and NCTC are exceptional organizations and our members deserve nothing but the best from the Independent Show. On that score, the Independent Show -- a two-day virtual event -- will be future-focused, showcasing the leadership role that our members are playing in keeping hometown America connected to high-performance broadband networks,"  said ACA Connects Chairman Patricia Jo Boyers, who is President of BOYCOM Vision in Poplar Bluff, Mo. "ACA Connects and NCTC Members are leaders who have been true to our customers and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we are keeping America connected when the need is greatest!"

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  • The eight-hour, invitation-only event over two days will bring together nearly 1,000 industry professionals from across the U.S. for thought-provoking sessions.
  • Covering topics including important decisions operators will face over the next five years, these sessions are poised to help attendees navigate an ever-changing world.
  • "ACA Connects and NCTC are exceptional organizations and our members deserve nothing but the best from the Independent Show.
  • NCTC represents more than 700 independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., in programming and technology acquisition.

Distinguished Programs Launches Hotel Primary Program

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager,today officially announces the launch of its Hotel Primary program.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager,today officially announces the launch of its Hotel Primary program.
  • The program is comprised of pre-existing General Liability and Liquor Liability coverage (previously known as Hotel Liability program) combined with its new Hotel Property* offering.
  • "We are continuously looking for opportunities to improve our program offerings and provide brokers with a seamless experience," said Heidi Strommen, Hospitality Primary Programs leader at Distinguished.
  • The Hotel Primary program offers unmatched solutions and services for brokers and hotel clients.

Distinguished Programs Adds Coastal Coverage for Builder's Risk Program

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager,today officially announces the addition of coastal coverage to its Builder's Risk Program.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Distinguished Programs ("Distinguished"), a national insurance program manager,today officially announces the addition of coastal coverage to its Builder's Risk Program.
  • The Distinguished Coastal Builder's Risk Program covers all risks for brand new construction, remodeler's risk and betterments only projects in select states*.
  • "This new coastal coverage fits seamlessly with our general Builder's Risk Program," noted Katie Vespia, Managing Vice President of Builder's Risk Program at Distinguished.
  • Brokers can submit business for the Distinguished Builder's Risk (Coastal and Non-Coastal) Program through the 24/7 Online Portal.

Independent Show 2021 is Going Virtual!

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
Industry, No, ACAC, National Communication Association, Acquisition, Luigi Borrelli, Minnesota, Polka, Public policy, NCTC, Safety, Attention, Food, Environment, Solution, ACA, Association, Buckeye Broadband, Element, COVID-19, Mobile phone, Management, Internet service provider, Online shopping

NCTC Chairman Brad Mefferd applauded the move to take the 2021 Independent Show online.

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  • NCTC Chairman Brad Mefferd applauded the move to take the 2021 Independent Show online.
  • "Now that this decision is behind us, I'm pleased that we can now look forward to putting on a great Independent Show that is exclusively online.
  • The decision to host the 2021 Independent Show will not alter the meeting dates.
  • NCTC represents more than 700 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., in programming and technology acquisition.

Trident University Health Sciences Professor Honored By National Communication Association

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Friday, December 28, 2018
Communication studies, Touro College and University System, Trident University International, National Communication Association, Health communication, Trident, Health, Education, Communication

CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trident University International ( Trident ) is proud to announce that Dr. Leandra Hernndez , professor in the College of Health and Human Services, received two awards at the National Communication Association (NCA) 104th Annual Conference last month in Salt Lake City.

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  • CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Trident University International ( Trident ) is proud to announce that Dr. Leandra Hernndez , professor in the College of Health and Human Services, received two awards at the National Communication Association (NCA) 104th Annual Conference last month in Salt Lake City.
  • Dr. Hernndez is an instructor for the courses Health Communication & Advocacy, Cross-Cultural Health Perspectives, and Cultural Diversity in Health Sciences.
  • She holds a Ph.D. in Health Communication from Texas A&M University, a Master of Arts in Mass Communication from University of Houston, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication from University of St. Thomas.
  • Founded in 1998, Trident University International (Trident) is a leading online postsecondary university serving adult learners.