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Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits from Stock Market Volatility

Stock market volatility is an important time to discuss long-term care planning options with consumers recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Scannx Simplifies Interlibrary Loan Fulfillment on OCLC’s Next Generation Platform

Scannx®, the leader in document capture and document delivery software and cloud services for library patrons and staff, and OCLC, a nonprofit global library cooperative, today announced their collaboration to simplify the interlibrary loan process using Scannx scanning software with... - February 07, 2018 - Scannx, Inc.

Three HUB International Advisers Selected as Employee Benefit Adviser’s 2018 Rising Stars

Employee Benefit Adviser Editorial Committee Selects 20 Advisers for 2018 Rising Stars in Advising. - February 07, 2018 - HUB International - West Region

HomeZada & Slevin Insurance Group Launch Partnership Delivering Digital Home Management to Illinois Homeowners

Digital home management platform, HomeZada and Slevin Insurance Group, a leading insurance agency announced today their partnership to provide homeowners with an all in one suite of apps to manage their homes. With a valued presence in Illinois and a long-standing history of supporting clients,... - February 07, 2018 - HomeZada

Entering Era Of Long-Term Care Insurance Planning 3.0 Shares AALTCI Director

The long term care insurance market continues to evolve shared the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance in a special address to industry experts. - February 04, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

SterlingRisk Insurance Names Michael O’Donnell President of Aviation Practice Group

O'Donnell integral to growth of the Aviation Practice Group since its inception. - February 03, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance

AAMSI Announces Marketing Effort for Association's Medicare Supplement Insurance Agent Directory

The nation's leading third-party online directory of Medicare Supplement insurance agents will be supported by a special marketing campaign being initiated by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 03, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

New Day Webinar Explores When Engineering Design Fails...The Impact of Faulty Design and Collapses

Mitch Cohen, PE, vice president in the Construction Division at New Day Underwriting Mangers, was joined by Sammy Powell, PE, vice president at Long Engineering, to discuss the catastrophic construction design failures that can cost millions, while endangering lives. Titled When Engineering Design... - February 01, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Insurance Alliance Hires Financial Controller

Sharon McMillan to work for both alliance and sister company based in St. Louis, Mo. - January 31, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

Sandy J. Inman Recognized as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication

Sandy J. Inman of Citrus Heights, California has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2017-2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 30 years in the field of healthcare/insurance. Sandy J. Inman Sandy Inman is an... - January 30, 2018 - Strathmore Worldwide

Leading Financial Services Marketplace, IndianMoney.com Raises $3 M From SRI Capital, Others

IndianMoney.com has raised $3 Million from SRI Capital, a US-based early stage venture capital fund. Existing investors - Hyderabad Angels - and others also participated in this round. IndianMoney.com has been a pioneer in serving hundreds of thousands of middle income people who are deprived of... - January 29, 2018 - IndianMoney.com

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Marketing Representative John Gray Back to the Team to Cover Northeast

Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back John Gray to the Marketing Team. Formerly the Midwest Marketing Representative, he will now focus on the Northeastern states, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,... - January 26, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

New Day to Explore Environmental Insurance Trends at 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference

John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, will address Current Trends in the Environmental Marketplace at the 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC) to be held at the Royal Sonesta Houston in Texas. During the... - January 25, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Status Global Insurance Launches Medical Brand with a New European Health Cash Plan Product

Status Global Insurance (SGI) have just launched their new brand "Status Medical Insurance Solutions," alongside the unveiling of their new European Health Cash Plan product. The new brand will offer a range of Worldwide Medical Insurance Products to complement those already available... - January 25, 2018 - Status Global Insurance

Opus MedStrategies Hits the Market with Innovative Health Risk Management and Directional Care Solutions

Opus MedStrategies Inc. recently announced the launch of their health risk management organization. Opus will provide strategies and solutions to change the current healthcare paradigm by improving healthcare utilization and access to quality care, and by reducing costs to payers and plans... - January 24, 2018 - Opus MedStrategies

Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $9.2 Billion in Claims in 2017 Reports AALTCI

Some 300,000 claimants received long-term care insurance benefits an increase over prior the year reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - January 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

The SCE Group to Acquire Cayden Security

The SCE Group and Cayden Security combine unparalleled cyber security expertise to deliver comprehensive cyber security assurance to global enterprises. - January 18, 2018 - The SCE Group

Women of SterlingRisk Named American Heart Association "Go Red for Women" Honorees

SterlingRisk has long history of encouraging employees to be more mindful of their health and wellness. - January 18, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance

Basic Steps Mental Health Opens

Announcing the opening of Basic Steps Mental Health. It is an alternative approach to 12 Step recovery. One in five people in Snohomish and King County have a mental health or substance use issue that warrants professional care. This is a dual diagnosis clinic that uses proven Psychological tools to address underlying core issues at their root. No shame, no guilt, only compassion is used. - January 14, 2018 - Basic Steps Mental Health, SPC

Program for 2018 National Medicare Supplement Association's Industry Summit Posted

The program for the national Medigap insurance industry summit has been announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the conference organizer. - January 13, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

National Special Investigations Unit Helping Insurance Companies Fight Fraud

The professional insurance fraud investigation service partnering with clients to fight insurance fraud in 2018 and beyond. - January 12, 2018 - National SIU

REALTOR® Earns GRI Title

A North Carolina REALTOR®, Cathy Robertson was recently awarded the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation. - January 10, 2018 - T.E. Johnson & Sons

New Day Underwriting Managers Promotes Stacy Burrows to Senior Accounting and Underwriting Support Analyst

Stacy Burrows has been promoted to senior accounting and underwriting support analyst at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of high-quality environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverage. “Stacy has taken on increasingly more... - January 09, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Develops Exclusive Monoline Sewer Back-Up and Sump Pump Overflow Product

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc., a leading insurance wholesale outlet, has developed a Monoline Sewer Back-up and Sump Pump Overflow product, exclusive to appointed agents. Offered through AUI Brokerage and available in all 50 states, this product covers a wide range of occupancy classes including... - January 06, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

Association's National Directory of Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Aiding Consumers

A report from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reported increased consumer usage of the organization's new local agent directory. - January 06, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

GoMedigap Celebrates Another Impressive Year of Growth and Recognition

As the baby boomer generation enters Medicare age, GoMedigap, a 10-year-old company based in Austin, Texas, is growing to meet the demand for help in evaluating and purchasing Medicare supplement insurance. Over the course of the next 10 years, over 10,000 people will turn 65 every day in the... - January 05, 2018 - GoMedigap

Sapiens Expands Its Digital Division

Sapiens has expanded its recently established digital division by acquiring KnowledgePrice.com, a digital transformation services firm - January 05, 2018 - Sapiens

Junction West Insurance Solutions Joins SIAA

Roseville, CA Agency Joins Growing SIAA Master Agency, Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions - January 04, 2018 - Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions

Association Publishes 2018 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has published it's annual Price Index of costs for LTC insurance policies. - January 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Discovery Benefits Expands Discovery SmartCommute™ Program to Chicago, San Francisco

Program Allows Commuter Benefits Consumers a Seamless Payment Experience. - January 03, 2018 - Discovery Benefits

Edward C. Diamond Joins C&C Advisors of Marshfield, MA

Longtime insurance industry veteran Peter Cook of Marshfield today announced the addition of Edward C. Diamond to his agency, C & C Advisors, Inc. The firm focuses on insurance needs of both the business and private sector. - December 31, 2017 - C&C Advisors, Inc

Charles Leiser Celebrates Ten Years with Thrivent Financial

Charles Leiser, ChFC®, FIC with Thrivent Financial in Roanoke, Va., is celebrating ten years with the financial services organization. Before joining Thrivent Financial, Leiser worked at John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. as a financial representative and insurance specialist. Leiser... - December 29, 2017 - Blue Ridge Group - Thrivent

Medicare Supplement Association Partners with National Association of Health Underwriters

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced it is partnering with the National Association of Health Underwriters for the 2018 National Medicare and Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit. - December 28, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

PeopleStrategy Takes Bronze at the 2017 HR Tech Writers' Awards

HCM solution provider recognized for providing relevant and timely articles to the HR industry. - December 27, 2017 - PeopleStrategy, Inc.

Health Insurance 101: Make the Most of Your Vision Benefits

MyEyeDr. answers the most frequently asked insurance questions to keep patients informed. - December 22, 2017 - MyEyeDr.

New Video from Advisory Group Focuses on Short-Term Home Health Care Policy Benefits

A new video from the head of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information focuses on a new short-term home health care policy. - December 22, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council

Tax Reform and Improved Economy Will Explode Long-Term Care Planning in 2018

The growing economy and tax reform will encourage more people to plan for long-term care in 2018. Matt McCann, one of the nation's leading Long-Term Care Insurance experts, says consumer interest will continue to grow as people wish to have an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging. - December 21, 2017 - McCann LTC

Nick Gerhart Joins Carpe Data’s Board of Directors

Carpe Data, the leading provider of next-generation data products for the insurance industry, announces today that former Iowa Insurance Commissioner, Nick Gerhart, CFA, will formally be joining the company’s Board of Directors. With his extensive experience in strategy, new technologies and... - December 20, 2017 - Carpe Data

The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance Presenting Healthcare Claim Trend Report

The Reschini Group and CNA Insurance are presenting three reports for the Healthcare industry via a free one-hour web event on February 7, 2018 at 10:00am. Registration is available via reschini.com. The topics will include: 1. CNA Aging Services 2016 Claim Report: Using Evidence to Achieve... - December 20, 2017 - The Reschini Group

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Donates to Toys for Tots

St. Louis company collects more than 300 toys for area children. - December 16, 2017 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

US Top Insurance Professionals Revealed

100 insurance professionals recognized in a list of the industry’s best. - December 15, 2017 - Key Media

New Day Underwriting Managers Presents “A 2017 Contractors Professional Liability Policy: Assembling the Puzzle” at IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Jeff Slivka, president of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, recently presented “A 2017 Contractors Professional Liability Policy: Assembling the Puzzle” as a featured speaker at the 37th Annual IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in Indianapolis, Indiana. “The perfect CPrL... - December 14, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

LegacyArmour Named Top 10 InsurTech Company for 2017

LegacyArmour -- the premier business asset, personal information, and healthcare information protection and delivery site -- is proud to announce that it has been named as one of the Top 10 InsureTech startup companies of 2017 by Insurance CIO Outlook magazine. "We have been growing quickly... - December 14, 2017 - LegacyArmour

SAN Group Names Mary Fredette as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist

Fredette brings over 30 years of experience in commercial lines, with expertise in the marketing, placement & servicing of small and middle market accounts. - December 14, 2017 - SAN Group

GoLookUp - Unclaimed Money Search Service

GoLookUp, a three year old website offering People Search records has recently announced it will allow its users to perform Unlimited Unclaimed Money and Missing Money searches within with the same log in they use to perform Background Checks. - December 11, 2017 - Lucky2Media, LLC

Eliclade's Service, Inc. Joins SAN Group

Cranston, Rhode Island agency becomes member of Satellite Agency Network Group. - December 09, 2017 - SAN Group

Appalachian Underwriters Partners with ValueMomentum to Enable Online Rate-Quote-Bind for Personal Lines with New Rating Software and Digital Engagement Platform

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has selected ValueMomentum’s iFoundry Rating Engine and BizDynamics software for enabling rating and online quoting for AssetGuard Personal Lines program for valuable personal articles. AUI has offered AssetGuard for some time. However, the quote and... - December 08, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.