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Employer Long Term Care Insurance Section Launched on Association Website
A new section addressing employer group long term care insurance has been added to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 11, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Redesigned Website as Informational Resource for Commercial Brokers and Agents
Updated Website Provides Single-point Access & Risk Management Guidance for Latest Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance Options - January 10, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards Open for Entries
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting entries for the 11th national Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards. - January 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Achieves Milestone
As more consumers investigate the benefits and cost for long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website reports achieving a significant industry milestone. - January 09, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gender-Based Long Term Care Insurance Pricing Set to Take Effect
The first long term care insurance policies that will cost more for women than men are set to become available in early 2013. The change creates a final buying opportunity, acknowledges the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 06, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Family Heritage Insurance Welcomes Queen Street America
Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America announces that it has joined in a marketing agreement with Queen Street America. - January 05, 2013 - Family Heritage Life Insurance Company
Transguardian Offers Same-Day Insured Shipping Throughout USA
Why do grooms wait until the last minute to order wedding rings? Who knows? But when a shipper needs insured, same-day pick up and delivery throughout the USA, TransGuardian can now do it with a simple call at (877)570-7447. The shipper must provide the origin and destination addresses, size,... - January 02, 2013 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Pittsburgh’s Henderson Brothers, Inc., Hires George Heigel and Amanda Hohenberger
George Heigel joins employee benefits division while Amanda Hohenberger returns to firm in small business division. - December 30, 2012 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Low Interest Rates Affect Long Term Care Insurance Pricing
The Federal Reserve's policy of maintaining historically low interest rates has resulted in increased pricing for long-term care insurance reports a leading industry expert. "In 1990 7-year U.S. Treasuries yielded as much as 9.12 percent, and today they yield around 1.2 percent,"... - December 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
CPEhr Releases Annual Report: 2013 Human Resources Updates
HR firm CPEhr releases new report highlighting important labor and employment law updates for 2013. - December 28, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
TransGuardian Offers $300,000 Parcel Insurance in DCWC Holiday Raffle
The Diamond Dealers Club of the West Coast (DCWC) celebrated its 2012 Holiday Party on Thursday, December 20, 2012. TransGuardian’s COO, Madlene Moseley, serves on the Club Hospitality Committee, which organized the event. The Committee includes Rahul Parikh, Sarah Culang, Aaron Spicker,... - December 21, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Nicole D. Bogard, Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP to Speak at KC’s Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period: Emerging Issues in Health Care Reform Live Webcast
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced that Nicole D. Bogard, Partner with Seyfarth Shaw LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Play or Pay and 90 Day Waiting Period:... - December 21, 2012 - The Knowledge Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Sponsors Sought
The sixth national Medicare Supplement Insurance conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking interested sponsors. - December 21, 2012 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes Recovered $165,000 from Lapsed Life Insurance Policy
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a life insurance policy holder recover thousands of dollars in overpaid premium charges. - December 20, 2012 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Long Term Care Insurance Group Sales Predicted to Grow in 2013
More employers are expected to offer long term care insurance protection to their employees, predicts leading insurance industry expert. - December 19, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
“Lucky Number 7” - USHEALTH Advisors Sets Its Seventh Weekly Sales Record for 2012
Company leadership credits its dedicated Agents for multiple sales records. - December 14, 2012 - US Health Group
IRMI Workshop Highlights Latest Contractors Professional Liability Exposures & Insurance Options
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Leads Expert Panel Discussion on the Risks Associated with New Digital Technologies, LEED and Sustainable Initiatives - December 13, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
TransGuardian as Multi-Carrier Software Provider on Ontrac Website
OnTrac, the premier regional carrier in the seven Western States, now features TransGuardian on its Multi-Carrier Software web page at this link: www.ontrac.com/onlineShipMultiShip.asp TransGuardian (www.transguardian.com) offers a multi-carrier shipping solution that will typically save 30% over... - December 12, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Katy, TX Insurance Agent Gives New Homeowners Tips for Lowering Homeowner Insurance Cost
Frank Hursh with Insurance Agency Texas says new homeowners can lower the cost of homeowner insurance by following these simple steps. - December 10, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Katy Texas Insurance Expert Discusses Benefits of Buying Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Frank Hursh, owner of Texas based InsuranceAgencyTexas.com says failure to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to auto insurance policies is taking unnecessary risk. - December 09, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Long Term Care Insurance Summit Presentations Available Online
Presentations from the 2012 National Long Term Care Insurance Sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 07, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Assist: The Perfect Present This Christmas
This Christmas, give your loved ones a gift that delivers peace of mind and security that lasts a whole year- Home Assist. Home Assist, described as 24/7 'roadside assistance' for homes, takes the worry out of trying to find reliable tradespeople to help deal with those everyday household... - December 05, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Explained by AALTCI Director
Consumers facing rate increases on their long term care insurance are given options according to a presentation by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Ezra Penland Updates Actuary Salary Surveys, Hires Three for Actuarial Recruitment Group
Jeremy Alvarez, Daniel Balzekas and Christina Fernandes-D’Souza join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment. Ezra Penland also updates their annual US Actuarial Salary Surveys for 2012. - December 04, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
SIA Group Acquires Two Divisions Of Triangle Insurance Group
Full-Service Insurance Agency Purchases Business and Agricultural/Equine Divisions, Expands Central North Carolina Presence - December 01, 2012 - SIA Group
Sean Ganoe Joins Henderson Brothers Employee Benefits Division as Assistant Vice President
Sean Ganoe, a veteran in the employee benefits industry, has joined Henderson Brothers, Inc., as assistant vice president in the Benefits Consulting Practice. Based downtown, Henderson Brothers is one of Western Pennsylvania’s largest providers of insurance, risk management, financial... - November 30, 2012 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Named One of the Top 30 CSR Performers in East Asia for the Third Consecutive Year
On October 17, 2012, NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter NKSJHD) was named one of the top 30 companies for CSR in “East Asia 30”, a list of the 30 top CSR performers from three East Asian countries (Japan, China and South Korea) released by the Asia CSR Expert Committee, chaired by Mr.JU,... - November 30, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Ranked Second Among Japanese Companies in Newsweek Green Rankings 2012
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “the Company”) was ranked 2nd out of Japanese companies and 18th overall out of 500 global companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings 2012, an environmental management ranking compiled by Newsweek. 1. Overview of Newsweek Green... - November 29, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
PPI Compensation Fund Set to Run Out as Claims Double, Says PPI Reclaims Company Missoldppiclaims.info
Money commentators are calling on the banking industry to identify extra money for the PPI compensation fund, as record levels of complaints have run the existing fund almost dry, says claims company PPI Reclaims. - November 21, 2012 - Simple Financial Solutions Limited
Roundstone Management Ltd Introduces the Complete Captive Solution - Self Funded Insurance Program
Roundstone Management Ltd (“Roundstone”) has developed an innovative solution to rising healthcare costs for midsized companies - RoundstoneInsurance.com. - November 18, 2012 - Roundstone Insurance
New Low Cost Ohio Health Insurance Rates Now Available at Ohioquotes.com
Individual and family health insurance coverage in Ohio for 2013 is now available at Ohioquotes.com. Many low cost options are offered by the top companies. - November 17, 2012 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Inaugural World AIDS Day Concert in Downtown Los Angeles Hosted by AIDS Research Alliance, Presented by Kaiser Permanente
On Friday, November 30th, AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) will host an inaugural World AIDS Day Concert at The Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, across from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This community event will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Zipper Hall. Emmy Award winner, LeVar Burton, Master of... - November 14, 2012 - AIDS Research Alliance
Voss Law Firm Offers Free Help to Hurricane Sandy Victims
Insurance claim attorney Bill Voss discusses the damage done by Hurricane Sandy and what business owners can do in the storm’s aftermath to get the most out of their insurance claim. - November 11, 2012 - The Voss Law Firm, P.C.
HR Firm CPEhr Updates and Releases Health Care Reform E-Book
HR Outsourcing firm releases updated and revised E-Book, “The Fourteen Health Care Reform Questions Every Employer Needs to Know.” - November 09, 2012 - CPE HR, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Policy Utilization Explained by Expert
The average period of time between the purchase of long term care insurance and when a claim is filed is 108 months according to a report by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - November 09, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Hurricane Sandy Forces Policyholders to File Home Insurance Claims
National Quotes has learned that Hurricane Sandy tore through the east coast Monday evening, leaving widespread damage in its wake. Homeowners have reported downed trees and property damage due to high winds and a record breaking storm surge. According to Lori Zentz, an insurance agent at... - November 07, 2012 - NationalQuotes.com
Netscribes Analysts Featured in Market Analyst
Speaking to Market Analyst, Netscribes analysts share views on ICT adoption in insurance sector and IPv6. - November 07, 2012 - Netscribes, Inc.
SIA Group Expands Market Presence with New Office in Asheville, N.C., Led by Deepak Poplai
Full-Service Insurance Agency Adds Western North Carolina Division with 24-Year Hospitality Industry Veteran at Helm. - November 07, 2012 - SIA Group
Munich Re Underwrites New TransGuardian Transit Policy
TransGuardian is pleased to announce that its transit insurance policy, arranged by Wells Fargo Insurance Services, will be underwritten by Munich Re for its new policy year (November 2012 through October 2013). - November 06, 2012 - TransGuardian, Inc.
CrimeCenter.org Launches Their Free Fraud Detection Database
Shaul launches CrimeCenter.org and has introduced the Mail Drop Fraud database to assist with the Anti-Fraud effort. This free database allows Credit Unions, Banks, Insurers, Ecommerce Merchants and Government Agencies access over 60,000 records to validate physical addresses. From small retailers... - November 04, 2012 - CrimeCenter.org
Long Term Care Insurance Association Awareness Campaign Launches
A campaign to inform consumers about 'new and improved' long term care insurance planning has been officially launched today by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the industry's trade organization. - November 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Explains 1035 Exchanges for Long Term Care Insurance Purchase
New information published by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance explains how 1035 exchanges from life insurance can pay for long term care insurance protection. - November 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
GeneralInsurance.Org Offers Quick Insurance Protection Learning Resource
GeneralInsurance.Org has revolutionized the way potential buyers get their insurance quotes. Right now, clients are able to basically delight in one-stop looking for their particular quotes and acquisitions. - October 31, 2012 - GeneralInsurance.Org
Retiring Women Underestimate Long Term Care Costs - NationalQuotes.com
National Quotes’ recent research shows that women nearing retirement age are less prepared for the cost of health insurance for long term care than men. Many women assume the role of primary financial provider and caregiver due to the fact that they typically live longer than men. - October 30, 2012 - NationalQuotes.com
Invoke Launches e-Filing Insurance, a Tactical Portal Solution for Generating Pillar 3 Regulatory Reports in XBRL for Solvency II
Invoke, a premier provider of cutting-edge regulatory reporting solutions, is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the portal solution, e-Filing Insurance, for generating Pillar 3 regulatory reports in XBRL format. - October 29, 2012 - Invoke
Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance Companies to Debate at Association Summit
Executives from the nation's leading hybrid long term care insurance companies will debate the merits of their policies at the upcoming American Association for Long Term Care Insurance national sales conference. - October 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
LA's West Side Welcomes New Consulting Firm
Offering a full spectrum of service for employers, Playa Vista Insurance Services will focus on employee benefits specializing in cost containment, strategic planning, wellness, compliance, guidance on Health Care Reform and technology. - October 28, 2012 - Playa Vista Insurance Services
Long Term Care Insurance Association Summit Attendance Grows
Attendance at the National Long Term Care Insurance Summit is up despite industry turmoil according to the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the conference organizer. - October 27, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
zIngenuity Hires Steve Beagles as Managing Director – Capital Strategies & Analytics
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has hired Steve Beagles as Managing Director of Capital Strategies & Analytics. In this role, Steve is responsible for developing and implementing new business and risk management... - October 25, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.