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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
Tom Rea Named Executive Vice President of Berkley Service Professionals
Tom Rea has been named executive vice president of Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company. He is responsible for overseeing the organization’s operations, strategic direction and business development efforts. “We are excited to welcome... - February 04, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Partners with Zywave
New technology partnership provides cost and time-saving services to alliance members. - February 03, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medivest Celebrates 25 Years in Business with the Unveiling of a New Logo and Website
Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. (“Medivest”), a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, proudly announces its 25th year in business. In celebration of this milestone, Medivest is debuting a new company logo and website today. Medivest’s new logo... - February 01, 2021 - Medivest
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Agent Listing Discount
Agents seeking more Medicare insurance prospects are being offered a special discount from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The Association's online directory of local Medicare insurance agents is the premier connection for consumers seeking Medicare... - January 31, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Number of Linked-Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Grows Reports AALTCI
The number of in-force linked-benefit annuity or life insurance policies has likely surpassed 600,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares comparative prices for consumers. - January 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Book Release, "Big Data Science in Finance," by Marco Avellaneda and Irene Aldridge
The new book presents the cutting-edge information on the upcoming developments in Finance, cutting across all sectors and functions. - January 29, 2021 - Big Data Science in Finance, the Book
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit Approaches Exhibit Hall Sellout
Interest in the rescheduled national Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference is resulting in a near sell-out of exhibit booths reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - January 29, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Canadian Insurtech Foxquilt Announces Partnership with Digital Partners, a Munich Re Company
Foxquilt launches as a full-service provider of small business insurance. - January 28, 2021 - Foxquilt
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claim Payments Rise Reports AALTCI
In 2020 the nation's long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $11.6 Billion in claim benefits, according to data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Achieves $60 Million in Growth
Alliance attributes success to new members and thriving partnerships. - January 28, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Silicon Review Nominates Brio Benefits to Its "30 Fastest Growing Private Companies to Watch" List
Silicon Review nominates this fast-growing, out-of-the-box thinking employee benefits provider, Brio Benefits Consulting, to its "30 Fastest-Growing Private Companies to Watch" list. - January 25, 2021 - Brio Benefits
Medicare Supplement Association Sets 2021 Conference Hashtag
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) has filed a Hashtag for those looking to follow news regarding the 2021 National Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference. "There is growing excitement for an actual in-person conference where the nation's top... - January 25, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Announces Integration of Electronic Health Records with Its Provider Analytics Risk Solution
The improvement of capture rates of diagnosis and quality measures underscores Dynamic’s point of care integration. - January 23, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Long-Term Care Insurance Cost of Waiting Index Released by AALTCI
The cost of delaying when you purchase long-term care insurance can be as much as 147 percent according to new data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The cost for long-term care insurance is based on your age when you apply among other factors,"... - January 21, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carisk Partners Appoints Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer
Carisk Partners (Carisk), a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is pleased to announce the promotion of Alana Letourneau, MD, MBA to Chief Clinical Strategy Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Letourneau will continue to report to Joseph Berardo, Jr., CEO, Carisk. With this... - January 20, 2021 - Carisk Partners
National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit 2021 Dates Set
New dates for the National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit have been set by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The postponed Medigap industry Summit will take place September 8-10, 2021," announced Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director and organizer of the... - January 20, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
iNube® and Claim Genius® Launch Integrated AI & Video Claims Management Solution
Making real-time claim assessment possible. - January 20, 2021 - iNube Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Avoid Overpaying for Long-Term Care Insurance Advises AALTCI
There continues to be a significant spread in pricing for long-term care insurance according to the 2021 annual price index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “The costs for virtually identical coverage can be significant,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 16, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AUI Adds Dustin Hickman to Brokerage Division, Bolstering Energy Practice in Dallas
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is pleased to welcome Dustin Hickman to the Brokerage Department as a Casualty Broker. Dustin joins the AUI organization as part of the Energy Practice Group, specializing in heavy casualty accounts including the oil and gas business. - January 15, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Global Excel Achieves SOC 1 & 2 Type I Certification
Global Excel, a leader in Healthcare Risk Management, announces that it is now officially SOC 1 & 2 Type I compliant across the organization. The SOC 1 Type I report provides organizations with assurance that internal and connected external reporting controls are properly designed and in place. - January 14, 2021 - Global Excel Management
2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The 2021 long-term care insurance Price Index for consumers age 55 was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - January 14, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Justin Kochmer Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Justin Kochmer as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the expert account and policy management services provided to brokers and agents nationwide by the company’s senior... - January 13, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Persistency Exceeds 95 Percent Reports AALTCI
Most individuals who have purchased long-term care insurance keep their policies in force according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Over 95 percent of policyholders keep their coverage in force because they understand the enormous value of... - January 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Expands It’s COVID-19 Cover
Europesure Travel Insurance, a brand of Status Global Insurance, has expanded its COVID-19 cover, which is an optional add-on to its very successful travel insurance product and is available to clients living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EU, the rest of the EEA and Monaco. The COVID-19 add-on... - January 09, 2021 - Status Global Insurance
Company Offers Cost Support for Eligible COVID-19-Related Organizations
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is available at cost reductions of up to 50% to organizations engaged in COVID-19 response. The database of all U.S. healthcare providers offers the ability to contact healthcare providers via multiple channels, including postal mail, telephone, fax, and email, and is used to research care availability by geographic area. - January 08, 2021 - CarePrecise LLC
Association Director to Host Webinar for National Long-Term Care Insurance Agency
A special 30-minute webinar addressing home care insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The COVID condition has made one thing very clear to millions of consumers age 50 and older," explains Jesse Slome,... - January 08, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Medicare Gurus Mastermind Conference
Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of health insurance company Senior Security Benefits, announced she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Medicare Gurus Mastermind conference in late February 2021. - January 07, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Need Home Staging Advice for Just One Room? Blue Diamond Staging & Design Now Provides That Service.
Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, realized some homeowners and even real estate agents struggle with staging that one awkward room. They have all the other rooms ready for the photographer but either can’t figure out the best solution or can’t agree. McDaniel, owner of Blue Diamond Staging... - January 07, 2021 - Blue Diamond Staging & Design, LLC
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. celebrates it's 25th Anniversary this year. - January 06, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
MDRT Professional Association Discount Renewed by AALTCI
The special discount for agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable has been renewed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Island Advisor Awarded Top Financial Professional
Howard Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island, New York was recently recognized by Cetera® Financial Specialists, as a top financial professional based on his contributions and leadership in the financial community. Ginsberg has also been recognized as a member of the 2020 Leaders Council for the 16th consecutive year. - December 31, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
Lakeman Financial Launches the Lakeman Financial Foundation
Lakeman Financial recently announced that it has launched a donor-advised fund with Fidelity Charitable’s Giving Account. Fidelity Charitable is 501(c)(3) public charity. - December 31, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Home Care Insurance Options in Georgia and Colorado Explored by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Two new videos explore home care insurance options available for older Americans residing in Georgia and Colorado. The videos were produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, the chances you'll need care become highly likely,"... - December 31, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Medicare Supplement Association Video Promotes Medicare Agent Online Directory
A new video will be utilized to promote the national Medicare insurance agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Medicare options can be confusing and comparing plans can yield significant savings," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's... - December 30, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Best Long-Term Care Insurance Present to Give Your Adult Children Recommended by AALTCI
The eight million Americans who have long-term care insurance protection were given a holiday reminder by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Let your adult children know you have purchased this important protection, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give... - December 27, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Americans Spend Record Amount Out-of-Pocket for Nursing Home Care Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Americans spent a record $45.6 Billion out of pocket for nursing home care an increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "While Medicare and Medicaid continue to pay the majority of nursing home costs, individuals and families are... - December 24, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Introduces Digital Training System
Alliance creates proprietary automation process for alliance members. - December 23, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Home Care Expenditures Growing Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Over $113 Billion was spent on home care services in 2019; a significant increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "As millions of Americans age and require support services, they prefer to receive care in their own home," explains... - December 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
COVID-Experience Creating New Insurance Sales Opportunities for Agents
COVID has changed the way seniors want to plan for long-term care insurance cites the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALCTI). the organization posted a new video for insurance agents and brokers. - December 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Welcomes Full Circle Insurance Group
The newest MIAA agency serves greater Omaha Nebraska area. - December 18, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance