A.M. Best Company Re-affirms Delta Dental of Minnesota?s ?A? Financial Strength Rating for 13th Consecutive Year

Eagan, Minn. (PRWEB) November 04, 2011

Delta Dental of Minnesota announced today that A.M. Best Company, the insurance ratings organization, re-affirmed its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) for the 13th consecutive year. This is among the highest ratings of any dental plan in the nation. The financial strength rating reflects Delta Dental of Minnesota?s ability to pay claims.

A.M. Best has changed the issuer credit rating from ?a+? to ?a?. This change in a corporate debt rating will not affect Delta Dental of Minnesota or its customers. ?The issuer credit rating reflects the company?s ability to pay its corporate debt, and it has none,? said Dave Morse, President, Delta Dental of Minnesota. ?We have not issued corporate debt in the past and there are no plans to do so in the future. We pay cash.?

?In today?s economy, financially stable insurers are essential when employer groups are looking for benefits and service they can count on today and in the future,? continued Morse. ?We are pleased to receive A.M. Best?s strong, independent affirmation of our financial stability.?

In its opinion rationale, A.M. Best states:

?????The organization?s dominant share of the group dental insurance market in Minnesota results from high business retention and new sales achieved via competitive pricing, wide array of products, strong brand recognition, and a reputation for superior customer service.?

?????Continuing net income has been generated by good underwriting results, investment income and periodic realized capital gains.?

?????Its recent strategic business objectives have included growing sales of individual and retiree dental products, as well as maintaining and expanding business partnerships.?

?????The organization?s significantly decreasing net premium revenue over the last two years has been driven by membership decreases within customer groups, customer terminations of dental coverage due to the recessionary economy and more customer groups option to self-insure their dental benefits.?

For the latest rating, access http://www.ambest.com.

About Delta Dental of Minnesota

Delta Dental of Minnesota is one of the largest providers of dental benefits in the Upper Midwest, serving 8,000 Minnesota-based purchasing groups and 3.8 million members nationwide. The company was founded in 1969 and is an independent, non-profit health service plan corporation. Delta Dental is a licensee of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA), the largest dental benefit system in the United States. As a non-profit, our mission is to help ensure access to affordable dental care. For more information about Delta Dental of Minnesota, visit http://www.deltadentalmn.org. Delta Dental is a registered mark of Delta Dental Plans Association. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent nonprofit dental services company and is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois.

About A.M. Best

A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the world?s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Best?s Web site at http://www.ambest.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Dave Morse

651-406-5987

dmorse(at)deltadentalmn(dot)org

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A.M. Best Company Re-affirms Delta Dental of Nebraska?s ?A? Financial Strength Rating for 13th Consecutive Year

Eagan, Minn. (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Delta Dental of Nebraska announced today that A.M. Best Company, the insurance ratings organization, re-affirmed its financial strength rating of A (Excellent) for the 13th consecutive year. This is among the highest ratings of any dental plan in the nation. The financial strength rating reflects Delta Dental of Nebraska?s ability to pay claims.

A.M. Best has changed the issuer credit rating from ?a+? to ?a?. This change in a corporate debt rating will not affect Delta Dental of Nebraska or its customers. ?The issuer credit rating reflects the company?s ability to pay its corporate debt, and we have none,? said Chris Earl, Chief Sales Officer at Delta Dental of Nebraska. ?Delta Dental of Nebraska has not issued corporate debt in the past and has no future plans to do so.?

?In today?s economy, financially stable insurers are essential when employer groups are looking for benefits and service they can count on today and in the future,? continued Earl. ?We are pleased to receive A.M. Best?s strong, independent affirmation of our financial stability.?

For the latest rating, access http://www.ambest.com.

About Delta Dental of Nebraska

Delta Dental of Nebraska is a leading provider of dental benefits in Nebraska. The company was incorporated in 1985 as a prepaid dental service corporation, and is an independently operated affiliate of Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA). Delta Dental plans collectively serve more than 56 million Americans representing more than 95,700 groups. For more information, visit http://www.deltadentalne.org. Delta Dental is a registered mark of Delta Dental Plans Association. Delta Dental of Minnesota is an independent nonprofit dental services company and is an authorized licensee of the Delta Dental Plans Association of Oak Brook, Illinois.

About A.M. Best

A.M. Best Co., established in 1899, is the world?s oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. For more information, visit A.M. Best?s Web site at http://www.ambest.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Barb Jensen

(402) 397-4878

bjensen(at)deltadentalne(dot)org

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Announcing?The 2011 Internet Marketer of the Year and Runner-Up

Duluth, GA (PRWEB) January 6, 2011 ?

Mass Money Makers? seven-day ClickBank launch has officially come to a close. Not only did the super affiliate technology developed by Matt Bacak and Alen Sultanic shatter records, but it also pitted some of the world?s top promoters against one another for the title of 2011 Internet Marketer of the Year. As the dust still settles on Mass Money Makers? formerly unheard-of achievements, Shawn Casey managed to eke out the win for most sales.

With 24 hours still left to its launch, on Day 6 Sultanic and Bacak received official word that Mass Money Makers had broken the ClickBank gravity record by hitting 1468.50 on the digital marketplace. That figure shattered the former record of 1351. With a full day still left in the launch, Bacak and Sultanic had proven their skeptics wrong, achieving the so-called impossible ahead of schedule.

Meanwhile, with Day 7 looming on the horizon, the hard-fought battle for Internet Marketer of the Year began capturing the Internet marketing community?s attention. Whoever secured the most sales throughout Mass Money Makers? launch period would walk away with the crown, but that contest would come down to the final minutes before being settled.

In the end, not only did they have a gravity of 1651 but Shawn Casey fought back hard enough to steal away the title from the previous three days? top-selling duo, Paul Liburd and Antonio Giuditta, by a mere 27 sales. For their superstar promotional efforts, Liburd and Giuditta earned $ 5,000 in bonus cash and Internet Marketer of the Year Runner-Up status. Casey?s first-place finish snagged him $ 10,000 in cash and the 2011 Internet Marketer of the Year nod.

Now that Bacak and Sultanic have had a few moments to reflect on their endeavor, they?re savoring their accomplishments. ?To paraphrase a popular saying, ?We went looking for something powerful

and found ourselves.? All the history-making and record-setting are nice, but we discovered something more powerful from all of this. Seeing our promoters, affiliates and JV partners battle it out for us, we witnessed just how truly powerful they are. Without them, none of this would have been possible. So in a sense, we found them ? and just how loyal they are. No amount of ClickBank glory can ever top that.?

Regardless of his or her ultimate placing on the Mass Money Makers? sales chart, Matt Bacak and Alen Sultanic want to thank every promoter who came out and helped them make history. And as an expression of that gratitude, Bacak vows that this same team of supporters ? himself included ? will come out to support them when they need it.

Internet marketing affiliates and JV partners who would like to help Mass Money Makers continue to rack up ClickBank sales and conversions can learn more by contacting Tamara Smith at (770) 623-3008. To see how the final numbers ultimately pan out, visit https://www.clickbank.com/mkplSearchResult.htm?dores=true&includeKeywords=mass+money+makers

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Save Hundreds Each Year With The Cordless, Rechargeable and Eco Friendly New Recharge Mower G2

Carson, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2012

No Gas, No Oil and No Scheduled maintenance translates into Hundreds of Dollars of Saving versus gas powered units. It also mean NO Emissions and NO Nasty gas fumes.The Recharge Mower, from Driven by Solar Inc., is changing the landscape.

?There are so many advantages of using the Recharge Mower G2 when compared to gas powered units? says Driven by Solar Inc., President Allan Hechtman. ?Whether your lawn is flat or hilly, tree lined or clear, the G2 can handle it without issue?. Beyond the power and performance comes the yearly savings. ?When buying a gas powered riding mower you have to add the ongoing cost of gas and oil and maintenance.? says Jim Brody VP Sales. ?Using the Recharge Mower G2 can save you hundreds of dollars each year without the nasty emissions of a gas mower.?

All steel construction, heavy duty drives, dual direct drive cutting blades, 7 cutting height adjustments and advanced electronics are all packed in the Energy Star rated, cordless and emission free Recharge Mower G2 electric rechargeable riding mower.

The Recharge Mower G2 is both powerful and agile. The 36v85Ah battery system powers the electronically controlled heavy duty drive motors and dual direct drive cutting blades. With a turning radius of less than 20?, the G2 can be easily maneuvered around trees or along flower beds. The heavy gauge all steel deck is 30? wide and easily adjusts to 7 selectable cutting heights ranging from about 2? to just under 5?. The 2 cutting blades easily slice through virtually any type of grass and with your choice of side discharge or mulching you produce the most environmentally friendly results for your lawn.

There is a long list of advantages of using the Recharge Mower G2. From as simply plugging it in to charge rather than the pouring of gas or oil. Or mowing your lawn at any time without waking the kids or disturbing the neighborhood. The Recharge Mower G2 is a positive addition to your home and lawn care routine.

Check out the website at http://www.rechargemower.com where you will find details and videos. You can also visit http://www.rechargemower.com/savestory to see how much money you will save using the Recharge Mower G2.

Driven By Solar Inc., the company behind the Recharge Mower and Recharge Tools brands and registered trademarks, was established in early 2008. The company is focused on developing, producing and marketing a growing selection of environmentally friendly lawn and garden tools. The company can be reached at Info(at)rechargemower(dot)com or by calling 905-997-9300. The company credo? ?A greener lawn. A greener planet.? remains well entrenched.

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Parenting Magazine Unveils 2008 Mom-Tested Toys Of The Year

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 22, 2008

Parenting magazine gives moms a head-start on the annual holiday hunt for the perfect toy in its November issue: 25 of the year's most fun, innovative and educational toys, tested by hundreds of children around the country, then rated with a final stamp of approval by moms.

Only those toys that passed the "Mom Test" made Parenting's list - meaning no games with hundreds of little pieces that will end up all over the living room floor, no stuffed animals with annoying musical jingles and no off switch, and no gadgets that moms will spend more time putting together than their kids will end up playing with!

Parenting.com Shopping Channel: Watch, Click, Buy

To kick off the holiday shopping season, Parenting.com introduces the Parenting.com Shopping Channel, a new online video commerce tool developed by BrainBox Digital that enables users to make purchases while they view videos of Parenting editors discussing their favorite product recommendations. The Parenting.com Shopping Channel launches with a series of shopping guide videos highlighting the Mom-Tested Toys of the Year and the Parenting.com Video Game Cheat Sheet, a guide to choosing the right video games for kids.

Parenting.com Toys of the Year Giveaway

Parenting.com will be giving away every toy in the Mom-Tested Toys of the Year feature - valued at over $ 1000 - to one lucky winner! For official rules and to enter, visit http://www.parenting.com/giveaways.

Parenting's best toys of 2008 include:

Birth to 1-1/2

'Round the Farm, ALEX

Explore & Learn Helicopter, VTech

Yookidoo Discovery Playhouse, International Playthings

Play Time Activity Center, Infantino

Puppetivity Pal, Earlyears

Count & Compose Piano, Baby Einstein Company

1-1/2 to 3

Ducati Monster, Chicco

Playskook Clipo Creativity Table, Hasbro

Flip Book, Haba

Laugh & Learn Smart Spin Pony, Fisher-Price

50's Diner, Step2

3 to 5

Guess What I Am!, TechnoSource

My Little Pony So Soft Make Me Better Rarity the Unicorn, Hasbro

Octopus Puzzle, ImagiPlay

KidiJamz Studio, VTech

iTeddy, Zizzle

Cookware and Dining Set, Green Toys Inc.

5 to 8

Pengoloo, Blue Orange

FlyTech Butterfly, WowWee

Hyper Jump, Wild Planet

Didj Custom Gaming System, LeapFrog

Royal Rescue, Educational Insights

8 to 12

UNO Flash, Mattel

Pictionary Man, Mattel

Car Design Studio, ArtLab

See all of the Parenting magazine Mom-Tested Toys of the Year.

A one-stop resource for time-saving tips and holiday advice for moms, the Parenting.com Holiday Survival Guide will also feature:

The Parenting Toy Hall of Fame: 2008 inductees to this collection of classic toys include Rubik's Cube, Tickle Me Elmo, Sorry! and Barrel of Monkeys.
The 2008 Parenting Holiday Gift Guide: Parenting's picks for everyone on your list, with special gifts for baby's first holiday, toys under $ 15, gifts for grandparents and more. (Launches November 18)
Parenting.com Holiday Cookie Contest: Starting November 18, enter your favorite cookie recipe for the chance to win a $ 250 gift card to Williams-Sonoma. Check out great-tasting, easy-to-make cookies and past contest winners in Parenting.com's Recipes section.
Holiday Fashion for Kids Gallery: The cutest, most comfortable holiday outfits for kids - at affordable prices.
Give More, Spend Less: Money-saving strategies to get the stockings stuffed without empting out the wallet.
Holiday Crafts: Dozens of fun, easy ideas bursting with holiday cheer that kids and parents can create together.
Holiday Travel Tips: Parenting's advice for making the journey less stressful when families travel with the kids in tow.
Holiday Health & Safety: Protect kids from the season's biggest safety hazards - dangerous tree trimmings, unsafe toys, food risks and more.
Time-Saving Holiday Strategies: Get the gifts wrapped, turkey roasted and the songs sung without missing a beat.
Holiday Home Shortcuts: Chic and simple design shortcuts to get the house guest-ready in no time.

About Parenting

Parenting, with a guaranteed circulation of 2,150,000 and a readership of over 11 million, is the nation's premier magazine for moms. It provides the emotional support and affirmation they want and the mom-tested information and ideas they can really use. Parenting is the flagship magazine of The Parenting Group, which includes the monthly Babytalk magazine and its siblings Babytalk First Months and Babytalk Mom-to-Be. The Parenting Group's other extensions include: Parenting.com; MomConnection?, an online research tool; and a custom content unit. Taken cumulatively, Parenting Group properties deliver over 20 million consumer touchpoints each month. The Parenting Group is a division of Bonnier Corporation.

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