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China Sunergy adopts PowerGuard’s PowerClip Warranty Solution

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:59:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., March 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that China Sunergy Co. Ltd. (China Sunergy – NASDAQ:CSUN), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

China Sunergy manufactures and delivers high performance solar cell and module products globally. As one of the earliest solar cell manufacturers in China, China Sunergy began operations in August 2004 and was publicly listed on the NASDAQ exchange in 2007. Known for leading-edge technology in the photo-voltaic (PV) industry, China Sunergy has grown rapidly over the past several years. Their products have been extensively applied in the communication and urban construction fields around the world.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

The insurance solution, conceived and managed by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by China Sunergy and covered by the warranty.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Mr. Stephen Cai, CEO of China Sunergy, said, “Adoption of this warranty insurance solution showcases our dedication to providing customers more security and confidence in our products’ reliable quality and high performance. This will further strengthen our brand advantage and help enlarge China Sunergy’s customer base.”

“PowerGuard is very proud that our innovative PowerClip warranty solution has become the ‘gold standard’ for leading solar energy producers around the world,” said Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard. “PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.”

The PowerGuard solution provides certainty and security and its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Also offered are third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business. These rights are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com.

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard is a specialty renewable energy program manager specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufactures, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

PowerGuard’s PowerWrap Solar Project Guarantee Policy is a simple and straightforward insurance policy that guarantees the performance of the entire solar energy system – written on investment grade paper with an insurance company holding an AA- rating from Standard & Poor’s. For more information please visit http://www.powerguardins.com .

About China Sunergy:
China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN) is a specialized manufacturer of solar cell and module products in China. China Sunergy manufactures solar cells from silicon wafers, which utilize crystalline silicon solar cell technology to convert sunlight directly into electricity through a process known as the photovoltaic effect, and assembles solar cells into solar modules. China Sunergy sells these solar products to Chinese and overseas module manufacturers, system integrators, and solar power systems for use in various markets. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.chinasunergy.com .

Investor and Media Contacts:
China Sunergy Co., Ltd.
Elaine Li
Phone: + 86 25 5276 6696
Email: Elaine.li@chinasunergy.com.

Brunswick Group:
Hong Kong
Ginny Wilmerding
Phone: + 852 3512 5000
Email: csun@brunswickgroup.com.

Hong Kong
Xiaoxiao Nina Zhan
Phone: + 852 3512 5000
Email: csun@brunswickgroup.com.

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Hilton Brown named as Vice President of Claims Management for PowerGuard

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 20:11:43 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today the addition of Hilton Brown as Vice President of Claims Management. Specializing in claims management and client advocacy, Brown brings 22 years of experience to the PowerGuard team.

Brown will significantly expand PowerGuard’s claims management capabilities, allowing the company to provide a new level of excellence in customer care. Brown will oversee claims review, audits, and management plus the development of new protocol for manufacturers, client care and service, and client advocacy.

“We are very excited to have another professional of Hilton’s caliber join the PowerGuard team,” states founding principal, Mike McMullen, “The choice to increase our focus on claims management is both an investment in our clients and the renewable sector. We feel Hilton is highly qualified to bring innovative, custom solutions to both.”

Before joining PowerGuard, Brown spent nine years with Marsh, Inc., located in Los Angeles, Calif., starting as an associate consultant and progressing to the position of vice president. Brown managed client advocacy, negotiations with insurers and adjusters, vendor relations, settlement support, and claims oversight for general liability and property loss throughout Marsh’s entire western region.

“The PowerGuard model is based on innovation and an outstanding standard of client care. They are truly setting new standards in the renewable sector,” notes Brown. “I’m thrilled to be able to lend my knowledge of claims management and advocacy to this field.”

Brown is a graduate of Santa Ana College where he obtained an Associates of Arts in Liberal Arts. Additionally, he holds an Associate in Risk Management certification and a current California Fire & Casualty license.

Brown is an officer of Toastmasters International, Inc., and is recognized by the organization as a “Competent Communicator.”

Hilton Brown can be contacted at:
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Phone: 949-943-0553
Email: hbrown@powerguardins.com.

Edupoint’s Synergy Student Information System Selected by Oregon as State-wide SIS Provider

Edupoint Educational Systems, LLC — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:38:44 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 27, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edupoint™ Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions vendor to the national K-12 market, has been exclusively selected as the student information system solutions provider by the Oregon Student Information System Consortium (OSIS). OSIS, led by a steering committee consisting of members from Salem-Keizer School District, Multnomah Educational Service District (ESD), Northwest Regional ESD, Portland Public Schools and Eugene School District, worked in conjunction with subcommittee members from school districts and ESDs across the state, including the Oregon Department of Education.

OSIS members began working together on selecting a common SIS that will meet the evolving needs of all Education Service Districts and school districts – large and small – throughout the state. After an extensive national search, the Synergy™ Student Information System from Edupoint was unanimously selected.

The Oregon Student Information System Consortium members represent almost 400,000 students across the state. The selection process of a common SIS was a collaborative effort, with participation from more than 350 support and school office staff, and over 950 instructional staff from districts and ESDs throughout Oregon. Evaluation teams worked throughout the summer and narrowed the field of eight SIS vendors down to three finalists. After extensive on-site technology demonstrations, the consortium felt the innovative and proven solutions of the Synergy Education Platform best suited their needs. The resulting price and contract agreement will be available to all consortium participants.

“The evaluation process focused on many aspects of an SIS that are important for school districts,” stated Kristen Duus, IT Director of Salem-Keizer School District. “Aside from cost, we reviewed the ability of the vendor to consider various implementation models, and for their student information system to meet the needs of districts and ESDs of all sizes. We were originally open to awarding the contact to multiple vendors if needed, but Edupoint and their integrated Synergy SIS, gradebook and special education solutions met the vast majority of our needs and provided the best fit overall. Committee members also thought Edupoint’s ability to support instruction and standards-based learning was far superior to the other solutions reviewed.”

The Synergy™ Education Platform is a powerful student data management platform designed by thought leaders in K-12 SIS technology. It consists of the Synergy Student Information System, a true-web SIS that delivers the industry’s richest feature-set and state reporting capabilities, and leverages the Synergy TeacherVUE™ Gradebook, an intuitive gradebook that helps teachers efficiently track results and individualize learning with traditional or standards-based gradebook models. Robust ParentVUE™ and StudentVUE™ web portals allow parents and students access to real-time information on assignments and grades, attendance, and discipline, and Synergy™ Special Education provides a collaborative environment with customized workflow that generates and stores student IEPs, streamlines the special education process, and ensures compliance to meet state and federal regulations. OSIS members have a future option to incorporate LessonVUE™, an integrated component of the Synergy Education Platform that provides curriculum management designed to support data-driven decision making by managing curriculum, assessment, and student performance.

“One of the benefits of a single student information system is that it makes gathering data for state reporting more efficient,” says Rick Wahlstrom, Chief Information Officer of the Northwest Regional ESD. “State and federal reporting requirements are ever increasing and the Edupoint solution offers better access to existing data elements and improves the ability for districts to manage the collection of new elements. We look forward to working with our district partners to implement Synergy.”

“We are excited to have been selected by OSIS as the student information system provider for Oregon,” says Robert Weathers, Founder and CEO of Edupoint. “Our growth reflects the maturation of our solutions into a powerful student data management platform for education and affirms the benefits derived from engaging all the stakeholders in the education process. This is a true milestone for our organization, and we look forward to having current – and future – OSIS member districts and ESDs join the Edupoint family.”

Membership in the consortium is open to all Oregon school districts and ESDs. Consortium members will be informed about implementation planning as soon as it becomes available.

About Edupoint:
For thirty years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems, LLC, has set the standard for K-12 student information management systems. Their innovative solutions have been used by thousands of schools to manage millions of students. Today, the company empowers a new era of school districts with solutions built on Synergy Technology™, its extensible, scalable, rapid application development platform. Those solutions include the Synergy™ Student Information System, an enterprise-level student information system, and Synergy™ Special Education, a comprehensive special education management system. For more information, visit: http://www.Edupoint.com .

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Lightway Green New Energy Co., Ltd. locks in PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty solution

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:59:07 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. (“Lightway”) has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.

Lightway is a fully automated, vertically integrated manufacturer of world class solar panels, controlling the production process from ingots through modules. With a strong balance sheet and the backing of strategic partner Longjitaihe Group (over $1.6B in assets), the company is continuing to expand its production capability and sales in the U.S. and other emerging global solar markets.

The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year materials and workmanship warranty. Additionally, it offers a linear power performance guarantee over a 25-year period for panels sold by Lightway and covered by the warranty.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

“Lightway recognizes that one of the key components for successfully generating and developing market share in the U.S. is the ability to offer a bankable product,” said William Sien, Lightway’s U.S. Director of Sales. “We feel that our investment in the PowerGuard warranty solution is a testament to Lightway’s long-term commitment to our customers and exhibits our dedication to creating lasting relationships that are built on the principles that ensure the security of our quality.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

PowerGuard’s PowerClip warranty product is the most comprehensive contractual liability coverage available to renewable energy manufacturers, project developers, power generation operators and the financial institutions who invest in them.

About Lightway:
Founded in 2008, Lightway is a leading international vertically integrated manufacturer of multi-crystalline ingots, wafers, cells, and modules. Lightway’s comprehensive production chain guarantees superior product quality and a cost effective structure, benefiting a global customer base. LIGHTWAY is dedicated to a long-term growth strategy that includes technological innovation, downstream partnerships and financial solutions that meet the energy demands of a changing world. This market strategy resulted in a successful Q4 2011 in which LIGHTWAY executed over 100 MW of U.S. based sales contracts with the full expectation that this momentum will be carried over into 2012.

Contact:
William Sien
732-658-0605
w.sien@lightwaysolarusa.com .

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PowerGuard’s PowerClip Warranty Solution Adopted by Global Solar Energy Services Provider, SunEdison

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:48:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

SunEdison develops, finances, operates and monitors solar energy solutions worldwide, ranging from some of the world’s largest solar deployments to residential customers’ rooftops. SunEdison is a subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials (NYSE:WFR), a global leader in polysilicon and silicon wafer manufacturing, the foundation upon which most solar cells and semiconductor devices are built.

According to Kurt R. Bruenning, Treasurer of MEMC Electronic Materials, “We were impressed with the many unique features and valuable business benefits of the PowerGuard Solution. It was clearly developed by people who understand the nature of our business and anticipate the challenges an emerging industry and new technology face. Their people have proven to be outstanding partners to Gary Giulietti and our Lockton retail team throughout the entire underwriting and coverage placement process.”

A specialty renewable energy Program Manager based in the United States, PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back-up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, says, “PowerGuard is proud that our innovative risk-transfer product is quickly gaining momentum with leading solar energy providers around the world like SunEdison and MEMC. We are committed to continuing to support the expansion and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, leading-edge products and services.”

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers desire, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

“The PowerGuard solution is an important way for solar energy providers to gain a greater degree of business certainty and it allows developers of solar parks to finance photovoltaic installations more easily and with increased flexibility,” states Gary Giulietti, president of Lockton Companies’ Farmington, CT operations. “We are very excited to partner with Mike and the PowerGuard team in delivering this innovative and valuable warranty product to our client, SunEdison.”

PowerGuard’s warranty solution, which is available directly from PowerGuard or through various retail brokers, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer’s end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable, surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, and are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contacts:

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Mike McMullen
949-224-1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

Lockton Companies
Gary Giulietti
860-558-6800
ggiulietti@lockton.com .

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc.
Kurt R. Bruenning
636-474-5925
kbruenning@memc.com .

About PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services:
PowerGuard manages programs specializing in the design and underwriting of unique insurance and risk management solutions for wind, solar and other alternative energy companies.

About SunEdison:
SunEdison is a global provider of solar-energy services. The company develops, finances, installs and operates distributed power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. In 2009, SunEdison delivered more kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy than any other solar services provider in North America. More information: http://www.sunedison.com/wps/portal/memc/aboutus/ .

About Lockton:
More than 4,100 professionals at Lockton provide more than 15,000 clients around the world with insurance, benefits, surety and risk management services, offering an uncommon level of client service. Since its founding in Kansas City in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the 9th largest insurance broker in the world. It is the world’s largest privately held insurance broker. More information: www.lockton.com .

PowerGuard’s PowerClip(TM) implemented by Talesun

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:58:22 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading solar manufacturer, Talesun, has joined the growing number of global solar panel manufacturers to choose PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.

Talesun Solar is an international manufacturer of high quality crystalline solar cells and modules. Located in Changshu, just 50 miles from Shanghai, Talesun operates the world’s largest, fully automated production plant using state of the art technology. The company also has offices in Munich, Germany and San Jose, USA.

The insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year limited product warranty. It also includes a 10-year warranty for 90 percent power performance and an additional 15-year warranty for 80 percent performance for panels sold by Talesun and covered by the warranty.

Through the use of insurance, PowerGuard is able to offer manufacturers the ability to provide the certainty their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, shares, “PowerGuard is excited to see leading solar cell and module manufacturers around the world embracing the value that our unique and innovative risk-transfer product provides to them. PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.”

The PowerGuard solution is available globally. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy are also offered, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business, backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

About Talesun:
Talesun is a premium manufacturer of solar modules and solar cells. The 200,000 square meter fully automated production facility of the company is located in China and is planned to reach a production capacity of 2 GW by the end of 2012. Talesun has subsidiaries in Shanghai, Munich and San Jose, USA.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip Warranty Solution Adopted by Chinese solar panel manufacturer LONG ENERGY (Shenglong, Suzhou Shenglong PV-Tech Co., Ltd.)

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:48:09 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading Chinese solar manufacturer, LONG ENERGY (Shenglong, Suzhou Shenglong PV-Tech Co., Ltd.), a client of Marsh Los Angeles, has joined the growing number of China-based solar panel manufacturers to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip™ extended warranty protection.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers look for, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

This insurance solution, conceived and underwritten by PowerGuard, offers back-to-back coverage for a 10-year limited product warranty as well as 10-year warranty for 90 percent power performance and an additional 15-year warranty for 80 percent performance for panels sold by LONG ENERGY and covered by the warranty.

Mike McMullen, managing principal of PowerGuard, says, “PowerGuard is proud that our innovative risk-transfer product is quickly gaining momentum with leading solar module manufacturers in China and around the world. PowerGuard will continue to support the expansion and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, leading-edge products and services.”

“The PowerGuard solution is an important way for solar panel producers to provide a greater degree of business certainty and allows developers of solar parks to finance photovoltaic installations more easily and with increased flexibility,” states Ken Yang, client relationship manager of Marsh Los Angeles. “The solar panel manufacturing sector in Asia continues to grow rapidly, with China leading the way in terms of manufacturing output.”

The PowerGuard solution, which is available directly from PowerGuard or through various retail brokers, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer’s end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable, surviving even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy, in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, and are backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Contact:
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

About LONG ENERGY (Shenglong):
Established in May 2006, Long Energy (Shenglong) is an experienced company with deep roots in technology, now listed on the Korea Exchange (KOSDAQ). Located in Zhangjiagang City, Long Energy (Shenglong) currently has over 1,500 employees and is about an hour’s drive from Shanghai, China. Their factory occupies an area of roughly 240,000 sq. meters and covers the vertically integrated value chain from silicon melting to finished modules.

Aspiring to be a leading photovoltaic company with advanced technology, Long Energy (Shenglong) has always followed the notion of “high starting point, large scale, high quality and strong branding,” which has led the company to achieve remarkable growth in just a few years. With a sound mixture of technical competence and visionary ideas, Long Energy (Shenglong) designs, manufactures, and sells high-quality solar products to the international market at competitive prices.

Long Energy’s (Shenglong’s) main products are crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules which have received IEC, TUV, UL, MCS, CQC, KIER, CE, PV CYCLE membership and approval. These modules are bankable by Unicredit SpA, Italy and GLS bank, Germany. In addition to offering entirely in-house produced modules, Long Energy (Shenglong) also provides complete, tailor-made photovoltaic systems.

About Marsh:
Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor, teams up with clients to define, design, and deliver innovative industry-specific solutions that help them protect their future and thrive. Marsh has over 25,000 colleagues who collaborate to provide advice and transactional capabilities to clients in over 100 countries. Marsh is a member of Marsh & McLennan Companies, a global professional risk and insurance services firm with over 52,000 employees worldwide and annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, which is also the parent company of Guy Carpenter, the risk and reinsurance specialist; Mercer, the provider of HR and related financial advice and services; and Oliver Wyman, the management consultancy. Its stock (ticker symbol: MMC) is listed on the New York, Chicago, and London stock exchanges.

PowerGuard’s PowerClip Warranty Solution Adopted by China-based Manufacturer of Solar Modules, ZNShine

PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:11:46 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that Chinese solar manufacturer, ZNShine, has joined the growing number of international solar panel manufacturers adopting PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip™ extended warranty protection.

ZNShine Solar is a vertically integrated producer of solar photovoltaic modules. Controlling the value chain from raw silicon to solar photovoltaic systems, the company has a strong position in the global renewable energy market. This integrated business model gives ZNShine a unique opportunity to generate solar electrical power at a highly competitive price.

In 2011, ZNShine’s production reached annual capacity of 500 MW. They accomplished this using highly automated production lines equipped with machines supplied by leading European companies. This process ensures very narrow processing parameters, resulting in stable and solid product quality, which has consistently received a top rating from PHOTON Field Measurement. ZNShine pays constant attention to product quality and their modules have been certified by UL, TUV, Rheinland, TUV SUD and BABT.

ZNShine products are further supported by both Zurich Insurance and now by PowerGuard.

A specialty renewable energy program manager based in the U.S., PowerGuard provides an innovative 25-year, non-cancellable quality and performance guarantee solution to back-up a manufacturer’s own warranty terms.

The PowerGuard insurance solution, available globally, provides certainty and security to the solar manufacturer’s end customers. Its warranty terms are non-cancellable and will survive even insolvency and bankruptcy. Third-party rights to the policy in case the original solar manufacturer goes out of business are also offered, backed by the capital strength of the insurance market.

Mike McMullen, Managing Principal of PowerGuard, said: “PowerGuard is proud that our unique and innovative PowerClip risk-transfer product is increasingly being adopted by leading solar module manufacturers around the world. PowerGuard will continue to support the development and success of the global renewable energy industry with unique, industry-leading products and services.”

Poly and mono crystalline photovoltaic modules manufactured by ZNShine Solar have been successfully used in various medium and large-scale projects located in Germany, Spain and Italy. With these references, the company is now recognized and supported by both U.S. and European banks for both medium and large-scale investments in solar photovoltaic parks.

Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers seek, as well as long-term stability for the industry.

Contact:
Mike McMullen
949.224.1325
mmcmullen@powerguardins.com .

Aloha Wanderwell: First Woman to Travel around the World in an Automobile

AlohaWanderwell.com — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:59:49 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — What’s blonde, blue-eyed, six-feet tall and looks like a leading actress? She’s Aloha Wanderwell – the first woman to travel around the globe in a car; she was 16. And, AlohaWanderwell.com is dedicated to preserving her nitrate films, books and more.

It all started when Aloha read an ad in the Riviera edition of the Paris Herald: “Brains, Beauty and Breeches – World tour offer for lucky young woman wanted to join an expedition – Asia, Africa….”

She quickly set out to convince the expedition’s leader, Captain Walter Wanderwell, that she was the one for the job.

“This true story of an incredible journey – the Wanderwell Expedition – took place in the 1920s. Over the years, it’s been buried and now needs to be preserved and retold,” says Richard Diamond, Aloha’s grandson.

During this world tour, Aloha took thousands of feet of 35-millimeter nitrate film while driving though 43 countries on four continents in nearly eight years.

“These nitrate films have to be transferred to HD,” says Diamond. “We need help now. This is a gold mine of material for any documentary or film producer. It would be a crime to let these historical films deteriorate. It’s a rich part of history.”

In addition, Diamond also possesses a 567-page manuscript written by Aloha that details the trip’s many adventures; an array of collectibles; photos; and the original auto badges.

During the expedition, Aloha and Walter married. They continued to travel, to film and lecture together. In 1932, their story tragically ended with Walter’s murder; it remains an unsolved cold case.

Aloha remarried and tended to her priceless collection of films, photos, journals and artifacts. Much of her work has been preserved in museums and educational institutions throughout the U.S. She passed away in Newport Beach, California on June 4, 1996.

“In addition to preserving these items, I believe that Ford has an amazing opportunity here,” says Diamond. “Just imagine a modern-day Aloha retracing these steps in a Ford Explorer? It would be a wonderful way to pay homage to the very first ‘Ford Challenge’ – the intrepid 1918 Model T that Aloha referred to as her, ‘Little Lizzie.’”

So, while the Model T that brought this couple together was not preserved, the story certainly can be.

AlohaWanderwell.com has partnered with CMG Worldwide: http://cmgworldwide.com/news/?tag=aloha-wanderwell to provide information about and licensing opportunities regarding the Wanderwell Expedition.

To learn more, watch the YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-PAVV8Kym0 – or visit www.AlohaWanderwell.com which is filled with hundreds of photos, more videos, a comprehensive trip timeline, biographical facts and much more – or check out Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AlohaWanderwell .

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EPIC adds Scott Lihme as Principal in Irvine

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:18:00 +0000

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of property and casualty insurance broker and risk management consultant, Scott Lihme as a principal in the company’s Irvine, Calif. office. Lihme brings 25 years of underwriting, production, client advocacy and program management experience to EPIC.

Lihme will be an integral part of the successful and growing team in Orange County, where he will be responsible for all aspects of developing and growing a book of business including the acquisition of new clients; strategic planning and program design; ensuring the quality, timeliness and accuracy of all client deliverables and recommending risk management programs and solutions. Lihme will be based in Irvine and will work closely with EPIC’s Orange County managing principals, Tony D’Asaro and Dan Ryan.

“Scott brings well-honed, highly effective consulting, program development, and technical skills to our Orange County team,” said D’Asaro. “Over the years he has earned a very well-deserved reputation as an aggressive client advocate and an exceedingly capable, creative broker.”

“Tony and I are very excited to add Scott to our growing Orange County team,” notes Ryan. “He is well-connected and highly-regarded in the local community and he is a great all around addition to EPIC.”

Before joining EPIC, Lihme spent 15 years with broker Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. in Newport Beach, Calif. With Alliant, he specialized in providing property and casualty insurance and risk management services to both larger commercial and municipality clients, including higher education, healthcare, airport, manufacturing and retail sectors. Lihme began his insurance career with Travelers Insurance Company, where he held a succession of increasingly responsible positions within commercial and surety underwriting divisions over 10 years.

Lihme is a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He has also completed studies in business, marketing and communications and holds the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Associate Fidelity and Surety Bonding (AFSB) designation.

Scott Lihme can be contacted at:
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants
19000 MacArthur Blvd, Ninth Floor
Irvine, Calif.
Direct Phone: 949.417.9157
Cell Phone: 909.553.8099
Email: scottl@edgewoodins.com .

About Edgewood Partners Insurance Center:
Founded in 2007, EPIC is a new and innovative California-based retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage firm. The company provides a unique equity ownership opportunity and has created a values-based culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

The fastest growing brokerage in the state, EPIC has nearly 300 team members operating from seven offices across California (Los Angeles, Irvine, Folsom, San Francisco, San Mateo, Petaluma and San Ramon) and Baltimore, MD.

With nearly $60 million in revenues, EPIC ranks among the top 50 retail insurance brokers in the United States and is the 5th largest privately-held broker in California. For more information, please visit http://www.edgewoodins.com .

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