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New Study Reveals Significant Challenges Hispanic Americans Face in Preparing for Retirement

By Target Latino

A new report released today demonstrates that Hispanic Americans face greater challenges in obtaining a secure retirement than the average population. The paper, prepared by the Hispanic Institute think-tank and the Americans for Secure Retirement (ASR) coalition, finds that the unique challenges include a general lack of retirement preparation, less access to employer-sponsored retirement plans,... »

More Than 851,000 Members Join the Aflac Cancer Center Facebook Cause

By Target Latino

Aflac ‘Causes Campaign on Facebook’ Raises $1.16 Million for Fight Against Pediatric Cancer Aflac (NYSE: AFL) announced that it has raised more than $1.16 million for the Aflac Cancer Center through a matching grant campaign with Causes on Facebook, making it the largest sponsored campaign in the history of Causes. The effort also resulted in 851,215 new... »

Hispanics, Health Insurance and Health Care Access

By Target Latino

Six-in-ten Hispanic adults living in the United States who are neither citizens nor legal permanent residents lack health insurance, according to a new analysis by the Pew Hispanic Center of a survey it conducted in 2007.1 The nationwide survey offers a detailed look at the health insurance and health care access of an immigrant... »

Infinity Insurance Joins the Fight Against Unemployment

By Target Latino

California’s unemployment rate reached 11.9% in July and continues to climb. The state’s Hispanic community has been hit even harder. Some estimates forecast a jobless rate as high as 18% for this group by the end of the year. Infinity Insurance is launching a free job search assistance program titled “Monarca,” designed to help workers... »

Aflac Launches ‘Soccer’ – Its Eighth New Television Ad for 2009

By Target Latino

National Campaign Focuses on Family and Financial Security Aflac today unveiled its eighth new television commercial of 2009, titled “Soccer.” This commercial showcases the Aflac Duck as the web-footed star of the team, who helps provide a solid defense against unexpected medical bills. “Soccer” will debut on August 24, running nationally on CBS, ABC,... »

Targeting Latin Americans

By Target Latino

Wyncrest’s Insurance and Financial Division to Rapidly Expand Into Latin American Market The Wyncrest Group, Inc., (Pink Sheets: WNCG) a niche insurance consortium, announces its position to rapidly enter the Latin American market. Wyncrest’s pending acquisition of Florida Insurance Consulting Inc. will provide an important key to our growth in the Latin American markets. With... »

Kaiser Permanente Continues to Spread Health With New Ads

By Target Latino

Thrive campaign reflects diverse communities; focuses on health advocacy and quality OAKLAND, Calif., April 27 /PRNewswire/ – Kaiser Permanente is adding two new television commercials to its Thrive advertising campaign this month. The 30-second ads, titled “Mural” and “Kabuki,” reinforce Kaiser Permanente’s commitment to the communities it serves, as well as the organization’s dedication to helping its members... »

Hispanic Business Magazine Announces the 500 Largest U.S. Hispanic-owned Companies

By Target Latino

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire/ — The June 2009 issue of Hispanic Business magazine features the 27th annual Hispanic Business 500, the benchmark directory of the 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States. The annual Hispanic Business 500 directory is widely recognized as the barometer of the U.S. Hispanic economy. Cumulative revenues for... »

Allstate Celebrates the Passion of Mexican National Team Fans With a Unique Sweepstakes for the Ultimate Tricolor Fan

By Target Latino

Multichannel promotion allows fans to participate online, on-site or by texting NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 24 /PRNewswire/ – It’s Game Time…Allstate Insurance company, the nation’s largest publicly held personal lines insurer and exclusive auto, home and life insurance sponsor of the Mexican National Team, today launched this year’s sweepstakes, an exclusive promotion to celebrate the beauty of the... »