http://seia-alliant.com/blog Mon, 09 May 2011 19:50:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - SAN DIEGO, CA – May 2, 2011 - Alliant Insurance, the preferred provider for SEMA members, is offering insurance discounts to collision repair facilities that report GreenYield sustainability in the latest expansion of the firm's specialty insurance solutions for the auto industry. Franco Ganino, vice president ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2011/05/09/alliant-partners-with-mitchell-to-offer-discounts-to-green-yield-certified-collision-centers/ In an effort to streamline the notification process and reduce the burden on employers, the Administrative Director of the California Division of Worker’s Compensation (DWC) recently amended regulation relating to MPN’s.  The DWC regulates how an employer implements a MPN, requiring them to provide specific notification to their California employees. The ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/09/24/california-worker%e2%80%99s-compensation-medical-provider-network-mpn-new-requirements-effective-october-2010/ After a year of debates in Washington, on March 25, 2010, Congress passed H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (the “Reconciliation Act”).  The Reconciliation Act amends the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”), which became law on March 23, 2010.       Employers around the country ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/07/09/health-reform-bill/   San Bernardino, Calif. – Citing the tremendous benefits to its members, the Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance, (SEIA) an endorsed program of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announces its plans to attend one of the largest Sport Compact Industry events in the country, SpoCom. “With over 7,000 attendees it is ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/07/08/alliant-insurance-service-attends-spocom-to-introduce-insurance-products-through-the-sema-endorsed-specialty-equipment-insurance-alliance/ KEY PROVISIONS UNDER SENATE BILL AS AMENDED BY RECONCILIATION BILL Below are some of the key provisions that will take effect immediately, under the legislative package the House will consider later this week (the Senate health bill as amended by the reconciliation bill). The reconciliation bill is based largely on the improvements ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/05/13/healthcare-reform-key-provisions/ The reality is, like an ostrich, putting ones head in the ground when dealing with a product recall issue doesn’t make good business sense. Doing would position any company into receiving fines, federal sanctions as well as public scrutiny that would inevitably erode market share.     We don’t have to look further ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/03/10/how-can-an-ostrich-help-deal-with-a-product-recall/ Business owners in the state of California struggling to recover from the worst economical challenges the automotive aftermarket has experienced in decades, faces a new threat to their bottom line. Workers Compensation carriers across the state have positioned themselves to raise rates throughout the state.  If you are an auto part ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/03/10/california-business-owners-face-increase-costs-associated-with-workers-compensation-insurance/ The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance Program– SEIA continues to expand its insurance product offerings to the Specialty Equipment Market Association – SEMA. After years of supporting manufacturers of automotive street rod and performance parts, the SEIA team is proud to announce its focus on the Auto Restorer/ Car Builder who ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2010/03/10/32/  The Specialty Equipment Insurance Alliance will be visiting SEMA members on December 17th and 18th.  As the endorsed insurance program to SEMA we know the struggles that many members have suffered in today’s economy. We are committed to the automotive aftermarket industry and want to help members reach their goals in 2010. ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2009/12/11/specialty-equipment-insurance-alliance-%e2%80%93-visits-sema-members-in-washington/ With technology driving automotive engineering it's no surprise, electronics are at the forefront of this new frontier. Component manufacturers whose primary focus is to capitalize on this sophisticated sector of the automotive aftermarket can draw comfort in knowing that they can turn to the SEIA program. Components would include performance ... http://seia-alliant.com/blog/2009/12/02/electronic-component-manufacturers-find-relief/