Become a fan of the Expat Youth Scholarship on Facebook to be entered into a special "Fans Only" contest! Plus, you'll get exclusive updates and information about the scholarship, as well as the opportunity to interact with other expats around the world.

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Clements International announced multiple promotions in several key positions today. They include:

Vice President of Insurance Sales - Dan Tuman

Assistant Vice President of Operations - Lisa Kennedy-Mitchel

Assistant Vice President of Marketing - Michael Crossett

Director of Commercial Insurance - Smita Malik

Manager of Personal Insurance - David Brumbach

Manager of Commercial Insurance Account Services - Porche Sidbury

Manager of Operations - Diahann Ricks

Commercial Insurance Account Manager - Blade Smith

Commercial Insurance Account Manager - Mary Venable-Payne

Commercial Insurance Account Manager II - Sherman Kornmann-Blow

Clements congratulates these individuals and looks forward to their continued leadership.

Click here to read the official press release.

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A diverse panel of expatriates will judge the 2010 Expat Youth Scholarship and help award a total of $10,000 to six students. Sponsored by Clements International, this scholarship program is designed specifically for expat students who acquire unique life experiences growing up abroad.

2010 Judges Panel

Kimberly Van Cleave Michaels,
Executive Director - Families in Global Transition (FIGT)

Jo Parfitt
Journalist, Teacher, Editor, Publisher & Mentor – Joparfitt.com

Alyson Rose-Wood,
2009-2011 Presidential Management Fellow with the National Institutes of Health, Foreign Service Youth Foundation Board of Directors, Former expat youth

Rosemary Whitcraft,
AFS Intercultural Programs Thailand, Writer & Teacher


Click here to read the official press release and learn more about our judges!

Reminder: The scholarship entry deadline is Thursday, May 13, 2010.

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Clements appeared in three industry magazines last month, showcasing the company’s expertise in high risk insurance and its unique office culture. Please take a moment to view these articles and leave your feedback!

· Piracy/Kidnap/Ransom Threat Grows – Rough Notes

Rough Notes is a monthly magazine providing information for property-casualty agents and brokers about successful sales and management procedures, in addition to commentary on projected industry trends.

· Protection in High-Risk Areas - Monday Developments

Monday Developments magazine is an international publication that provides in-depth news and commentary on global trends that affect relief, refugee and development work. It also keeps readers updated on legislative action in Congress that could impact U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries.

· A Happy Niche - Independent Agent

Independent Agent is a monthly magazine for independent insurance agents and brokers who sell property-casualty, life and health insurance products. Regular issue features include agency management and automation, insurance and financial services products, markets, marketing, legislative issues and analysis of industry trends.

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Yan Bui, a commercial insurance account executive at Clements International, recently published an article in the January/February 2010 issue of Monday Developments, titled “Protection in High-Risk Areas.”

Monday Developments magazine is an international publication that provides in-depth news and commentary on global trends that affect relief, refugee and development work. It also keeps readers updated on legislative action in Congress that could impact U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries.

NGOs face inherent risks overseas. Many are often targeted by criminal and terrorist groups, either for financial or political gain. Last year proved to be deadly for NGOs, with increasing incidences of kidnapping and violence against the humanitarian community. Insurance is one way these organizations can help mitigate these risks.

Read the full article here.

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On behalf of the Clements team, our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Not only have we received and processed numerous claims for our clients in Haiti, but several members of our staff also have family there, so we truly understand the personal and financial hardships caused by this natural disaster.

These are the times when insurance can come to the rescue and we’re honored to serve our clients in Haiti. This situation reinforces the importance of selecting an international insurance provider while you’re living and working abroad.

Two points to consider:

1) Your personal property coverage allows you to assign value to your belongings in the event that they are lost or damaged. It’s critical to periodically update your scheduled and unscheduled coverage as you make significant purchases to ensure you’re fully protected and receive the full value of your items should the unexpected occur.

2) There is a distinct advantage to having an insurance provider that is located outside of your host country. In the event of a natural disaster, political violence or other catastrophic event, your policy and the people administering it are at a safe distance. For this reason, Clements was able to process and settle claims quickly as opposed to local insurance providers whose businesses were likely suspended or nonoperational.

Clements salutes the individuals and organizations working in Haiti on the relief and rebuilding efforts. To our clients in Haiti and around the world, we’re here for you. You have our word.

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Our office is now open. We promise to process all requests as timely as possible in the order they were received.

Due to severe weather conditions in Washington D.C., Clements International's headquarters and customer service center closed early on Friday, February 5th and remained closed until Thursday, February 11th.

Thank you for your patience during this time.

Clements International


For claims emergencies, please contact Yanick Maurice at ymaurice@clements.com.