CNA Expands Distribution for Marketing Ameritas Group Dental Products.Business Editors LINCOLN, Neb. & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 29, 2001 During the fourth quarter of 2001, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas) and CNA (Certified NetWare Administrator) See Novell certification. are expanding what began as a pilot marketing program in seven cities Seven Cities may refer to:
On April 2, 2001, Ameritas and CNA announced that, under a marketing agreement between the two organizations, CNA Group Benefits would begin marketing Ameritas group dental and eye care plans in Houston, San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. , Dallas, Denver, Orlando, Charlotte and Cincinnati. On March 1, CNA sales representatives and their brokerage network began selling the Ameritas plans (insured by Ameritas) in those specific markets, primarily to groups of 10 to 500 and, in some cases, groups of 2,000 or more. Now this marketing effort will be expanded to all CNA Group Benefits sales offices across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . This expansion is taking place earlier than originally planned because of the interest demonstrated by CNA's sales associates and the distinct potential for increased sales. "Once the pilot program with CNA was up and running," said Ken VanCleave, senior vice president of the Ameritas Group Division, "we were encouraged by the CNA sales associates' eagerness to market our products on a broader level. This expansion will mean increased sales and success for both companies." "We are excited about this next step in our relationship with Ameritas," commented Bill Seyboth, president of CNA Group Benefits. "The results of the pilot phase have been encouraging and we are extremely pleased with the level of support provided by our partners at Ameritas." Sales training for all offices that were not part of the original pilot program began in October 2001. Ameritas group dental and eye care plans are underwritten by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (founded in 1887), an Ameritas Acacia acacia (əkā`shə), any plant of the large leguminous genus Acacia, often thorny shrubs and trees of the family Leguminosae (pulse family). Company, offers group dental -- including managed care, traditional indemnity Recompense for loss, damage, or injuries; restitution or reimbursement. An indemnity contract arises when one individual takes on the obligation to pay for any loss or damage that has been or might be incurred by another individual. , small group and voluntary products -- and eye care products nationwide. In New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , products are offered through First Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Other Ameritas and Acacia products and services include life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, banking, retirement strategies, investments and worksite benefits. Visit Ameritas at www.YourDentalSolutions.com (in New York, www.NY.YourDentalSolutions.com) or www.ameritasacacia.com. CNA group life, accident, disability and long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. insurance plans are underwritten by Continental Assurance Company and Continental Casualty Company, two of the CNA companies. CNA is a leading insurance organization offering a broad range of insurance products and insurance-related services. Since 1897 CNA has built on a foundation of financial strength, stability and commitment to customers and business partners. Visit CNA at www.cna.com. CNA is a registered service mark, trade name and domain name of CNA Financial CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) is a financial corporation based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, and noted for its 600 foot tall red headquarters building there. Its principal subsidiary, Continental Casualty Company (CCC) was founded in 1897. Corporation. |
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