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Bill Webb Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Bill Webb has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. A specialist with more than 20 years of experience within the professional liability insurance marketplace, Webb joined the RT ECP team in 2017 as an assistant vice... - April 28, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Garcia Insurance Advisors Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New St. Louis insurance agency becomes association affiliate. - April 27, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Care Issues for Medicare Beneficiaries Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries living at home report one disability posing a potential need for care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, there is a real risk that you'll need assistance with daily activities like walking,... - April 23, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Backed by Parent, Atlantic American Corporation®, BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits - April 22, 2021 - Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Medicare Advantage Statistics Resource Initiated by Medicare Insurance Association
Medicare Advantage is growing across the United States. The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has initiated a resource where pertinent statistics, data and resource will be available for consumer reference. - April 21, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters Offers Life with Ethos
A new partnership has bloomed this spring. Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. has partnered with Ethos to offer life insurance. Agents will be able to offer both a level term life insurance in all states but New York, as well as Simplified Issue Term, Simplified Issue Whole, and Guaranteed Issue Whole Life options. After underwriting, which is often instant or the same day, the applicant will get a decision. If they approve, they can choose to activate their coverage without any agent involvement. - April 21, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Insurance State Guaranty Updated Levels Posted by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Consumers who purchase insurance are not aware of important protections in the very rare case that an insurer faces financial failure shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Anyone with a bank savings account has heard of the FDIC which ensures... - April 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Platinum Title Celebrates 750 Real Estate Closings
Platinum Title on the Florida Gulf Coast Achieves Significant Milestone. - April 18, 2021 - Platinum Title, LLC
Study Reveals Medicare Supplement Insurance Choices for Those Turning 65
With the elimination of Medicare Supplement Plan F, the first national study of newly eligible Medigap buyers reveals consumer preferences. Medigap Plan G is the choice of more than half of those turning 65 and purchasing Medicare Supplement insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 17, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Veronica's Insurance Ranked No. 1 in the 2021 Top 500 New Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
Veronica's Insurance is the leading insurance broker for Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. Based in California, they have already more than 90 locations across the country. - April 15, 2021 - Veronica's Insurance
AUI Launches Xpress BOP Online Comparative Rater
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce Xpress BOP powered by Briza. Starting today, appointed agents are able (for the first time) to access this comparative rater that includes three carriers. Better yet, Xpress BOP is available in all states. - April 14, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Direct Auto Set to Hire Over 100 Insurance Agents & Trainees for "National Interview Day" April 23
Leading insurance provider invites job seekers to register for the company’s largest hiring event of the year. - April 13, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
AAMSI's Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Expands Hotel Room Block
Early registrations for the rescheduled National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit are exceeding expectations according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "People are looking forward to getting together in person again and we have added more hotel rooms... - April 08, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
HealthGuard Risk Management Achieves Open FAIR™ Training Accreditation Bringing Standardized and Quantified Risk Management Strategies to Healthcare Industry
Today, healthcare is not only dealing with these increased attacks, but doing so with resources that are already stretched thin and decision making capabilities that are insufficient for the modern risk landscape. HealthGuard’s Open FAIR™ accreditation compliments their mission to bring a consistent and standardized way to quantify risk across healthcare. - April 06, 2021 - HealthGuard Security
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Explains Appeals Process
COVID has caused many Americans who are Medicare beneficiaries to stop working or reduce work hours. As a result, they may be able to appear their Medicare Part B premiums. The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has posted a new webpage explaining how the process works. - April 04, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Early Registration Ends Soon, Reports AAMSI
Early registration discounts for the National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit are set to end April 15, reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The early registration rate of $400 will increase to $650 soon," announced Jesse Slome, AAMSI's... - April 03, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Time Expiring for Washington Residents in 30s and 40s to Avoid New Tax Warns Association
The nation’s first public state-operated long-term care insurance program starts imposing taxes January 2022. Employed individuals in Washington who want to avoid the new tax have only a few weeks left to explore the only available option according to the American Association for Long-Term... - April 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Recognized as Premier Agent for Fourth Year
Ralph Aponte and Counsellors Title Agency is the recipient of the Premier Agent Award for the fourth year in a row, with nearly 4,000 orders in 2020 – a new agency record. - April 01, 2021 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Joe Reynolds Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joe Reynolds has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He joined the company in 2018 as an assistant vice president and has since built a substantial book of business within the Contractor’s Pollution Liability... - April 01, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AUI Celebrates Silver Anniversary with Sixth Consecutive 5 Star MGA Award
For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) has been rated a Five Star Wholesale Partner by Insurance Business America agent and broker readers. “It’s an honor to receive this award from the retail producers. To be known as an MGA and Wholesaler that goes above... - March 31, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Compared
Premiums for long-term care insurance may be tax deductible but the applicable amounts can vary according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Examples of tax deductible applicable premiums compares traditional and linked-benefit long-term care insurance options. - March 31, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
WealthScope Financial Presents Financial Education to Residency Programs at Geisinger Hospital
Financial Advisors in Allentown PA offer financial educational seminars to residency programs at hospitals and schools around the country. - March 30, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Addresses Health Qualification Issues
Consumers can get important information on health conditions that may be acceptable when applying for long-term care insurance. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance consumers want to avoid being declined for coverage due to existing or prior health issues. - March 27, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jude Sedliak Joins Berkley Service Professionals as a Vice President of Underwriting
Jude Sedliak joins Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, as a vice president of underwriting. He is responsible for underwriting primary and excess business within the wholesale insurance community, fostering strong broker relationships and... - March 24, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Celebrates 30th Anniversary
St. Louis company is one of the region's largest family owned independent insurance agencies. - March 24, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
WealthScope Financial Announces the Opening of New Office in Allentown, PA
Financial Consulting firm relocates to Commerce Corporate Center located just off the North East extension of the PA turnpike. - March 19, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Association Reports 12th Medicare Insurance Industry Conference Exhibit Hall Filled
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reports that all booth spaces have been sold for the upcoming national industry conference. The 12th annual Medicare insurance industry conference takes place September 8-10, 2021 in Chicago. - March 19, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Announces Encounter Data Exchange Services for Medicare Advantage Organizations
Dynamic Can Help Plans Analyze and Respond to Their Encounter Data Exchange Reports from CMS. - March 18, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Carisk Partners Welcomes Melanie Dalton, RN, BSN as Assistant Vice President, Client Services
Carisk Partners is pleased to welcome Melanie Dalton, RN, BSN as Assistant Vice President, Client Strategies. Carisk’s Client Services expansion comes amidst impressive and steady growth over the past year. Dalton brings over 26 years of experience in managed care and account management services, working with employers and insurance carriers in both local and national roles. - March 16, 2021 - Carisk Partners
AAMSI Posts Program for Free Medicare Insurance Sales Summit in Chicago
The program for the National Medicare Insurance Sales Summit has been posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "This is a completely free day for agents who sell Medicare insurance solutions featuring some of the nation's top sales pros and industry... - March 14, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
iNube Announces Strategic Partnership with Southtech
iNube & Southtech enter a strategic partnership to increase the outreach of innovative software solutions for the insurance sector in Bangladesh. - March 12, 2021 - iNube Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Home Care Insurance Video Library Launched for Agents by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Insurance agents who market short-term care and home care insurance solutions will benefit from a new video library being hosted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 11, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Hale Law, P.A. Sponsors 2021 Lucky Leprechaun 5K and 10K
Hale Law, P.A. is proud to announce it will be partnering up with Fit2Run, Nathan Benderson Park, and other sponsors for the 2021 Lucky Leprechaun 5K and 10K for Sarasota and Manatee County families. The races will offer several options this year to be a safe event for all. Virtual running is one... - March 11, 2021 - Hale Law, P.A.
New York Claim Association Appoints Carisk Partners Tyisha Torres as President for 2021-2022
Tyisha Torres, Vice President, Client Strategies for Carisk Partners, was elected President of the New York Claim Association (NYCA), and will be serving a two-year term beginning January 2021. With a focus on workers’ compensation and no-fault insurance claims, the NYCA membership consists... - March 08, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington to Sponsor 2021 CEA Turkey Trot
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington, a leading Property & Casualty insurer headquartered in Hunterdon County, will be the official Bib Sponsor for the 2021 CEA Turkey Trot to take place on Thanksgiving Day in Flemington. This fun community event helps raise funds to support the Center for... - March 05, 2021 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Two Specialists
Josh Coffman and Denise Wilkerson bring technology and customer service experience to the alliance. - March 05, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
2021 Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Conference Program Posted by Association
The preliminary program for the 2021 National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Conference has been posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The event taking place this September will be in-person, live, no Zoom," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's... - March 04, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Foxquilt Announces New U.S. Headquarters in North Carolina and Brandon Hickey joining as VP Sales and Operations Leader
Foxquilt plans to expand to 6 U.S. states in Spring 2021. - February 26, 2021 - Foxquilt
Alex Ilgner Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Alex Ilgner has been named as an account administrator within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He will support the account management and policy servicing activities offered by senior management to the organization’s national network of agents,... - February 25, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Discount Offers for Seniors Made Available by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Savings and discounts that can benefit seniors are now being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 22, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Registration Opens for National Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has opened registration for the 2021 National Medicare Insurance Conference taking place in NW Chicago. - February 21, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Partners to Help Consumers with Claims Problems
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced a special effort to support and assist insurance policyholders with claims questions or a need for greater assistance in the long-term care insurance claim filing process. - February 20, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Usage Projections Reported by AALTCI
The likelihood of using a long-term care insurance policy purchased at age 65 is 50 percent according to data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SAN Group Welcomes Price Right Insurance of Connecticut
The Newest SAN Member Agency Serves West Hartford and Surrounding Areas - February 18, 2021 - SAN Group
Monahan Returns to AUI as Florida Property and Casualty Senior Broker
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is pleased to welcome Kimberly Monahan to the Brokerage Department as a Senior Property Casualty Broker. Kim’s focus will be accounts not readily available in the standard markets of property and casualty. - February 18, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
STL Risk Management LLC Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seasoned executive Todd Matzat founded his insurance agency in 2020. - February 17, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Foxquilt Becomes First in Canada to Provide Small Business Insurance All Online
Foxquilt builds new, sophisticated underwriting platform, allowing small business owners to quote, bind and purchase tailored business insurance online and up-front. - February 15, 2021 - Foxquilt
National Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Seeks Conference Speakers
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced a search for speakers for the industry's 2021 national Medigap insurance industry Summit. - February 11, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Hilton Jones Named Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Hilton Jones has been named a consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Based in San Francisco, California, Hilton is responsible for expanding the company’s presence as a premium resource for access to environmental and... - February 09, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
2021 Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates Vary Significantly Reports Association
Medicare Supplement insurance rates range significantly by where you live and which insurance company you select reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The organization’s 2021 Price Index reports lowest and highest rates for top-10 Metro areas. - February 06, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance