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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
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Upgrades Correspondence Capabilities of Medicare Member Enrollment Solution
The enhanced automated templates ease CMS compliance and improve efficiency. - June 30, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Sales Reported
The number of individuals purchasing traditional long-term care insurance in 2020 declined from prior years, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Some 49,000 individuals purchased a traditional long-term care insurance policy," shared Jesse Slome,... - June 26, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks and Taylor Martin Announce SSB as New Name for Insurance Company, Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, and Taylor Martin, Chief Marketing Officer, announced that “SSB” is the newly rebranded name of the company Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (SSBI) and Insurance Marketing Group, a leader in the U.S. health insurance industry. With rapid growth of the $80 million company, 2021 was the time to consolidate the company under one unified brand name. SSB has a newly redesigned logo and website with changes to social media accounts coming soon. - June 24, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Joseph Buono Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joseph Buono has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. For the past 11 years, Buono has been deeply involved in the ongoing growth of the team’s real estate book of business as well as the client renewal... - June 24, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
UFirst Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New St. Louis insurance agency becomes alliance member. - June 23, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
innoviHealth® Adds Intelligent Search Functionality to Market-Leading Find-A-Code™ Medical Coding Solution
New IntelliSearch Feature Represents Most Intuitive, Accurate and Agile Search Engine Available for Today’s Coding Professionals - June 22, 2021 - innoviHealth
Total Home Protection is All Set to Revamp Customer Experience Bigger, Bolder, and Better with ServicePlus-Home Warranty
To emphasize the standard of services executed, Total Home Protection undergoes a change of name. With a mission to offer "Plus" services to customers, it is now "ServicePlus Home Warranty." - June 19, 2021 - ServicePlus Home Warranty
Industry Leaders Launch empatiX Consulting
Bringing together empathy + data + experience to propel client business - June 18, 2021 - Empatix Consulting
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Limit Options for Washington Residents Reports AALTCI
Individuals looking for an exemption to avoid Washington State's new long-term care insurance tax will find fewer options according to the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. "There are now only two traditional long-term care insurance companies offering policies through... - June 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Number of Medicare Advantage Plans Available Increases by 13 Percent Reports AAMSI
Medicare Advantage (MA) plan growth continues according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. There are now some 3,500 different MA plans available across the United States. - June 18, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Tim Prosser Promoted to Senior Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Tim Prosser has been promoted to senior consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2017, Prosser has worked with agents and brokers to analyze, negotiate, and assess the risk management strategies available to general... - June 10, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Change Rules for Washington Applicants Reports AALTCI
Washington residents will soon face an added payroll tax unless they have long-term care insurance coverage in place. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance three leading insurers have just changed their policies for applicants. - May 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SAN Group Announces 2021 Award Winners
HMS Agency received the prestigious President’s Club Award for overall exceptionalism. - May 29, 2021 - SAN Group
Texas Medicare Insurance Costs Reported by AAMSI
Texas seniors who are about to turn 65 will find a significant cost difference for Medigap insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Costs are higher in Houston than they are in San Antonio or Dallas," reports Jesse Slome, director of the... - May 28, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Costs for Illinois Medicare Supplement Insurance Coverage Varies Significantly Reports AAMSI
Illinois seniors turning 65 face a wide range in what they can pay for insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Basically identical coverage for a woman can cost as little as $111-per-month or as much as $229," reports Jesse Slome, director... - May 27, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurtech Startup Bdeo Launches New Product to Automate Property Insurance Claims with Visual Intelligence
Insurtech startup Bdeo launches into the property insurance market across Europe and Latin America, helping insurance providers assess claims remotely, cut claims processing times, and reduce fraud using AI. - May 27, 2021 - Bdeo
Emporium Insurance Agency Joins Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Iowa City, IA insurance agency becomes member of association. - May 26, 2021 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Adds Commercial Lines Account Executive
Scott Weiler brings more than 20 years of insurance experience to the company. - May 22, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Dynamic Healthcare Systems’ Provider Analytics Solution Improves HCC Reporting for Health Plans
Significant enhancements provide a faster turn-a-round for HCC suspecting and historic risk scores for shared-risk patients. - May 20, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Shared by AALTCI
The average time from when an individual purchases long-term care insurance until they start a claim is just over 14 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Long-term care insurance pricing presumes you pay a smaller amount for a period of time and... - May 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SAN Group’s Annual Business Meeting Makes First Appearance Virtually
Event Attendees Watched Over 300 Hours of Content Online - May 19, 2021 - SAN Group
RT ECP President to Address CPrL Insurance Topics at the AGC’s 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice, will address the methods for “Navigating the Ups & Downs of the Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance Market” at the 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and... - May 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Traffic to Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Online Directory Grows
Consumer traffic to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website increased 52 percent for the month of April compared to the prior year. "The vast majority of individuals visiting the Association website are consumers seeking local Medicare insurance agents,"... - May 12, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Seniors Have an Average of 20 Different Medicare Supplement Insurers to Choose from
Americans turning 65 in 2021 have an average of 20 different Medicare insurance companies offering plans reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Options range from a low of five insurers but most seniors have 20 or more insurers available offering Medigap coverage. - May 08, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Total Home Protection is Redefining the Consumer-Journey with ServicePlus
New Jersey-based, market leading home protection warranty provider Total Home Protection has recently unveiled a new name, new logo and a new website as a part of an extensive rebranding initiative. The service is now known as ServicePlus Home Warranty. - May 07, 2021 - ServicePlus Home Warranty