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Car Insurance Judge Ranks Top 10 Car Insurance Companies in the State of Texas
Buying auto insurance coverage in Texas is not easy, for many reasons. Car Insurance Judge makes it a little easier by issuing its Top Ten List. - October 07, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
A Third of Long-Term Care Insurance Home Care Claimants Recover Reports AALTCI
Almost one in three individuals with long-term care insurance policies who initiate a home care claim recover, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Many individuals mistakenly believe that most long-term care insurance claims are for care in skilled... - October 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Monitored Therapeutics Inc. Announces Close of $3.5MM Financing Round Led by Tamarind Hill
Monitored Therapeutics Inc. (MTI), a remote patient monitoring company that has developed the leading platform for physicians and pulmonologists to better monitor and care for patients with respiratory conditions, has closed a $3.5MM financing round led by Tamarind Hill. MTI’s GoSpiro... - October 06, 2021 - Monitored Therapeutics, Inc.
Getting to Clarity, LLC, a Speaking and Consulting Firm, Launches a New Podcast
Getting to Clarity, LLC, a Speaking and Consulting organization whose mission is to develop women in leadership and emerging leaders to create more success in their work, with less sacrifice to their life, has launched a new podcast. The Getting to Clarity Podcast (www.gettingtoclaritypodcast.com),... - October 04, 2021 - Getting to Clarity, LLC
Shaun Fisher and Stephanie Spina Join Positive Physicians Insurance’s Leadership Team
Positive Physicians Insurance Company adds to their leadership team. - October 03, 2021 - Positive Physicians Insurance Company
Altium Insurance Services, a Premier Insurance Design Firm for Specialized Risks, Announces the Launch of Its Proprietary Pandemic Insurance for the Hospitality Industry
Altium Insurance Services, a designer of customized insurance products for specialty markets, is pleased to announce the availability of its Hospitality Pandemic Insurance (HPI). "Underwritten by the world's largest insurance carrier, our HPI product is designed to specifically protect the Hospitality industry by providing up to 80% of the per-diem losses of revenue that a hotel experiences due to the effects of a pandemic." - Bill Coluccio, the company CEO - October 03, 2021 - Altium Insurance Services
All in One Insurance Group Announces the Collaboration with NEXT
More insurance products mean more options - October 01, 2021 - All in One Insurance Group
Car Insurance Judge Ranks Top 10 Car Insurance Companies in the State of California
Buying auto insurance coverage in California is not easy, for many reasons. Car Insurance Judge makes it a little easier by issuing its Top Ten List. - September 29, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss How to Address and Mitigate Nuclear Verdicts in a Post-Coronavirus World at IRMI
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and assistant claims manager at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will co-present the session titled “How to Address and Mitigate Nuclear Verdicts in a Post-Coronavirus World” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held at the... - September 28, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Car Insurance Judge Releases List of 4 Reasons Why People Shouldn't Add a Second Car to Their Current Auto Insurance Policy
Additional cars on an auto insurance policy could make the rates go higher. - September 24, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Carisk Partners Ranked #32 Among the Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in 2021
Carisk Partners has been ranked No. 32 among healthcare suppliers in Modern Healthcare’s 2021 Best Places to Work award program. The complete list of this year’s winner rankings is available at Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Carisk Partners is committed to transforming the way... - September 23, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Aleksander Soriano Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Aleksander Soriano has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the company in 2019, Soriano has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments... - September 22, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Car Insurance Judge Releases List of 7 Reasons Why People Would Want to Change Their Car Insurance
Changing car insurance may seem like a hassle, but there are times when it's in someone's best interest to shop around. Car Insurance Judge gives drivers 7 reasons to pick up the phone and call their insurance agent. - September 22, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Service Coach
TJ McCoy brings management and sales experience to 15-year-old business. - September 16, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Adaptation Financial Celebrates One Year of Service
Adaptation Financial Advisors, Inc. is celebrating its one-year anniversary this month. Launched last September 1, in a challenging climate due to COVID restrictions, the firm has excelled, growing to $750M in assets and $3.5B in life insurance, surpassing first-year projections. Adaptation... - September 15, 2021 - Adaptation Financial
Dynamic Healthcare Systems’ Charts and Projects Module Addresses Health Plans’ Critical Need for Integrated Chart Audit Management for Revenue and Risk Mitigation
The Charts and Projects capabilities embedded within the HCC Analytics solution allow Health Plans to build and track chart retrieval projects. - September 15, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Car Insurance Judge Releases List of 7 Easy Ways to Lower Car Insurance Premiums
More cars returning to the road as the pandemic eases. - September 15, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Car Insurance Judge Launches New Website to Bring Car Insurance News to American Drivers
Website will focus on news drivers can use to stay safe and legal. - September 10, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Joseph Fagan Promoted to Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joseph Fagan has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the company in 2019, Fagan has focused on the development of client proposals, coverage assessments and insurance policy comparisons primarily in... - September 09, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Xtract and LYTX Partner
Lytx and Xtract Partner to Bring Advanced Accident Reporting and Real-time Reconstruction to Fleet Managers and the Insurance Claims Process. - September 09, 2021 - Xtract
The 300 Group Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New insurance agency specializes in commercial insurance options for its clients. - September 04, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc. (NBIS) is Acquired by Align Financial Holdings, LLC
NationsBuilders Insurance Services, Inc (NBIS), today announced that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Align Financial Holdings, LLC (Align). NBIS is the premier managing general agency specializing in providing risk management, underwriting and claims handling expertise to the crane... - September 02, 2021 - NBIS
Integrity Now Insurance Helps Churches Protect Themselves from Civil Action with Its Comprehensive Church Insurance Coverage
The Californian insurance agency serves churches with extensive coverage policies to protect them from litigation and property disputes. - September 02, 2021 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
Dennis M. Baez Joins Berkley Construction Professional as Senior Vice President of Underwriting
Dennis M. Baez joins Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, as a senior vice president of underwriting. He is responsible for underwriting primary and excess business within the retail and wholesale insurance communities, fostering strong... - August 31, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Gina Bernardo Promoted to Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Gina Bernardo has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2019, Bernardo has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments and... - August 26, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare AEP Marketing Kit Offered by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
A new marketing tool from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will support insurance agents seeking leads during the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment. "Medicare's annual enrollment period begins October 15 and is the most competitive time of the year for Medicare... - August 20, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Carisk Partners Announces Two Promotions and Welcomes a New Hire
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce two promotions and one addition to the team this summer. Sally Balioni has been promoted to Vice President of Sales of Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse, Katie Meister, LPN has been promoted to Director of Clinical Operations of Carisk Outcomes, and Dr. Steven Walton has joined Carisk as Medical Director of Carisk Outcomes. - August 19, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Assist Local Fire Departments
Beacon Insurance, Eclipse Insurance, and Mealiff Insurance collaborate with Nationwide to provide grain rescue tubes to first responders. - August 19, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
WealthScope Financial, a Financial Advisor in Lehigh Valley, PA Announces a Proprietary Planning Process Called WealthScope GPS™
Financial Advisor firm has created a proprietary financial planning process which is referred to as WealthScope GPS™. This process is used to provide guidance for clients during their financial journey. The process is available today to all clients of the firm. - August 14, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Stacy Burrows Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Stacy Burrows has been promoted to senior account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the RT ECP team in 2012, Burrows has assisted the new business and account management activities of senior management, while also directly... - August 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SAN Group Names Anthony Inverso as Regional Vice President
Inverso will lead business development in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont - August 11, 2021 - SAN Group
Washington Long-Term Care Insurance Options Ending Soon
Available long-term care insurance options for Washington state residents looking to request an exemption from the new tax are about to end. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) consumers will soon find few, if any, options. "Consumers are mistaking the... - August 04, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carisk Partners’ Chief Technology Officer Allen Spokane Elected to Board of Trustees for Society for Information Management - New Jersey
Carisk Partners (Carisk), a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is pleased to announce that Allen Spokane, Chief Technology Officer, Carisk, has been elected as a Trustee for the New Jersey chapter of the Society for Information Management’s (SIM), a professional... - August 03, 2021 - Carisk Partners
2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Policyholders Hold Steady at 14.5 Million
Some 14.5 million Americans currently have Medicare Supplement insurance coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The number of Medicare Supplement policies held steady compared to the prior year," reports Jesse Slome, director of the... - July 31, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Maureen Amari Promoted to Vice President of Operations at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Maureen Amari has been promoted to vice president of operations within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Amari was the first team member to join the RT ECP team in 2005. Starting as an account and office manager, she now supervises the... - July 29, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
CCMS & Associates Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence Extends with the Promotions of Key Leadership Team Member Morgan Davis to Manager
Her leading the Shared Services segment will strengthen and help streamline the foundation of their claim lifecycle. The added challenge for her is accepting the role during this exciting growth phase. - July 28, 2021 - CCMS & Associates
Top Team Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Springfield, Mo. insurance agency becomes alliance member. - July 28, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
RHSB Promotes Stacie Rand to Assistant Vice President, Commercial Quality Coordinator
Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Stacie Rand to Assistant Vice President in the role of Commercial Quality Coordinator. Stacie joined RHSB in 2012 as a commercial lines Account Manager and then was promoted to Senior Account Manager in 2014. In this new... - July 23, 2021 - RHSB (Roach Howard Smith & Barton)
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Managers to Discuss Professional Liability in a Post-COVID-19 World at CLM 2021 Annual Conference
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and assistant claims manager at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will discuss ways to Get Ahead of the Claim: Professional Liability in a Post-COVID-19 World at the CLM 2021 Annual Conference to be held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta,... - July 21, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
SAN Group Adds 16 New Member Agencies in First Half of 2021
New Hampshire-based alliance now comprised of more than 390 independent agencies. - July 21, 2021 - SAN Group
Direct Auto Insurance Offers Hiring Bonus of Up to $2,500 During Virtual Hiring Event on July 20
Leading insurance brand hosts National Interview Day to fill over 187 insurance sales agent and insurance sales agent trainee positions in 13 states. - July 16, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Team Member Earns Prestigious Designation
Stacy Castro completes Certified Personal Risk Manager program. - July 16, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Conference Discounts End Soon
All registration discounts for the 2021 National Medicare Supplement Insurance industry conference will end shortly according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "July 31st is the final day for individuals to register for the conference before the rate... - July 14, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates Expected to Increase Four Percent Annually
Costs for Medicare Supplement insurance are expected to increase by roughly 4.5 percent annually according to a survey of pricing professionals conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Most people purchase Medicare Supplement coverage when they turn 65,"... - July 09, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Heidi Burke Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Heidi Burke has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Burke joined the team in 2014 and has since played an instrumental role in the development and management of the company’s professional liability,... - July 08, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Employees Earn Professional Certifications
The 30-year-old insurance company's entire commercial lines department is now certified to handle workers compensation clientele. - July 08, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
The Doan Group Relaunches Specialty Division with Enhanced Quality Control Measures
The Doan Group has relaunched its Specialty Division with enhanced quality control measures thanks to its new centralized Quality Control Divisions. The Quality Control Division adds a new third layer of QC to every file written to better ensure accuracy without negatively affecting cycle time. - July 03, 2021 - The Doan Group
The Doan Group Celebrates 40 Years of Service
Nationwide auto and property appraising and claim servicing company The Doan Group has been providing a boutique client experience since 1981. - July 01, 2021 - The Doan Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference July Discount Announced
A special discount for new registrants interested in attending the National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "We are looking forward to the in-person industry event and anticipate a record-breaking... - July 01, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
innoviHealth® Launches “Code Basket” Functionality for HCC Coder Enterprise Solution at RISE Risk Adjustment Forum
Leading Tool for Diagnostic Medical Coding Now Includes Customer-driven Claim Accelerator for Improved Accuracy, Speed, Risk Mitigation, and Revenue Potential - June 30, 2021 - innoviHealth