People & Places

Brian Feldman joined Spencer Capital Holdings'firm, SpencerRe, as executive vice president.

New Programs

AssuredPartners Inc. partnered withLiazon to launch Assured Options, a private healthinsurance exchange for clients of AssuredPartners. AssuredPartnerswill use Liazon's platform to bring clients to the exchange, whichoffers new health care options to organizations and theiremployees.

Swett & Crawford announced the addition ofa brokerage arm to their Energy Practice Group. The brokerage side ofthe group will partner with JH Blades to offer a full menu ofcapabilities in the energy marketplace.

Travelers announced the addition ofHealthcare Exchange and Civil Money Penalties coverages to itsmanagement liability portfolio in effort to protect against risksrelated to the patient Protection and the Affordable Care Act(PPACA).

News

Applied Systems presented its annual PinnacleAwards to an elite group at Applied Net 2014, the largest independentagency and brokerage technology conference held at the Walt DisneyWorld Swan and Dolphin Resort this year. The 2014 Pinnacle Awardwinners include Assurance Agency Ltd., Beneficial InsuranceServices, Brown & Brown Inc., The Hartford and MegsonFitzPatrick. Recipients were selected based on their embodiment ofthe spirit of the award, characterized by innovation in productdevelopment, the power of partnerships and the ability to delivertangible results to their organizations and the industry.

Applied Systems Client Network (ASCnet)announced it is changing its name to Applied Client Network to more clearly communicate theuser group's identity and value to members.