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Hale Law Attorneys Honored with Elite Top Attorneys Award in Personal Injury
Hale Law, P.A. humbly announces its attorneys and firm Partners, Patrick Hale and Patrick Iyampillai, were recognized by SRQ Magazine as 2020 Elite Top Attorneys Award Honorees in the specialty of Personal Injury. Mr. Iyampillai was also recognized as a 2020 Rising Star. SRQ Magazine partnered with... - September 17, 2020 - Hale Law, P.A.
Darin Buford Named College Unit Director at Northwestern Mutual-Chesterfield
Buford will coach and lead a team of college financial representatives who are participating in the firm’s nationally top-rated internship program. Buford will continue to serve as a financial representative. - September 17, 2020 - Northwestern Mutual-Chesterfield
SAN Group Welcomes Amber Achhamey Insurance Agency of Buffalo, NY
The newest SAN agency serves New York’s Erie county. - September 17, 2020 - SAN Group
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty to Discuss Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, will address “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held... - September 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Alliance Managers to Address Evolving Climate Change Standards at the 2020 CLM Virtual Construction Conference
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will participate in the panel discussion, “Weathering the Storm: Evolving Legal Standards in the Era of Climate Change”, held during the 2020 CLM Virtual... - September 15, 2020 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Association Reports Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates for Alabama Seniors
Don't overpay for Medicare insurance protection, advises director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Prices vary across the state of Alabama. - September 12, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Free Online Directory Connects Seniors with Local Medicare Insurance Agents
A national online directory helps connect seniors with local Medicare insurance agents. The service is offered at no charge by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - September 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
South Carolina Seniors Risk Overpaying Warns Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director
2020 Medicare insurance price index published by American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reveals significant price differences. Medigap Plan G rates for South Carolina seniors released by AAMSI. - September 10, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Lines Account Manager
Linsey Morris has more than 15 years of insurance industry experience. - September 10, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
New President at Opus MedStrategies
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Busch as President of Opus MedStrategies Inc. Charles joins the Global Excel family following an extensive career of Sales and Account Management leadership in the PPO, TPA, healthcare management, casualty claims and health plan market segments. Charles will be based out of Laguna Woods, California and will also work out of Opus Med Strategies’ Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters. - September 09, 2020 - Global Excel Management
Counsellors Title Agency Announces Promotions of Sandy Blatchford and Veronica Tobia
Counsellors Title Agency, one of the fastest growing title insurance agencies in New Jersey, announced the promotions of Sandy Blatchford to Vice President and Veronica Tobia to Closing Department Manager. Also, Barry Pawlowski joined Counsellors Title as Title Officer as part of the agency's successful expansion and marketing campaign. - September 08, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Association Promotes Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory with Ads in Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Guide
The national directory enabling seniors to find and connect with local Medicare insurance specialists will be promoted in the upcoming edition of the 2020 Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Guide. "Millions of seniors want someone who can clearly explain and compare their various Medicare... - September 06, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AIM Agency Joins Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, Inc. (MIAA), a leading network of independent insurance agencies across seven states, is pleased to announce that AIM Agency of Lincoln, Nebraska has joined the alliance. AIM Agency is a full-service agency that specializes in auto, home, life, accident, health... - September 05, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Blue Ribbon Bags Stamps Partnership with India’s Leading Online Travel Company, MakeMyTrip
Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), one of the fastest-growing ancillary services in the travel market and world leader in delayed luggage retrieval services, has recently inked a new partnership with MakeMyTrip Ltd. MakeMyTrip is one of the largest Online Travel agencies in India, which allows BRB to continue... - September 03, 2020 - Blue Ribbon Bags
Carisk Partners Launches Intelligent Clearinghouse Website Update
Carisk Partners is excited to announce the release of the newly redesigned Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) website. Acting as the bridge between providers and the payers, the CiC website ensures complete bills are electronically passed timely and accurately from providers to payers in a... - September 01, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Tontine Trust Partners with Westerbrink to Launch Pan-European Lifetime Income Pension in 27 Countries
Tontine Trust is delighted to announce a partnership with leading European pension consultancy Westerbrink. The long-term strategic cooperation will be key in realising Tontine Trust’s ambitions to offer Pan-European retirement products to consumers in over 27 European markets within two... - August 26, 2020 - Tontine Trust
Amy Coddington Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. Since joining the firm in 2019, she has successfully assisted the ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of... - August 25, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
COVID-19 Impact On Long-Term Care Insurance Purchasing Decisions Discussed by AALTCI
A new published report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance investigates how Covid-189 is impacting new applicants for long-term care insurance. - August 22, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Launches New COVID-19 Cover
Europesure launches a new COVID-19 Cancellation and Medical Expenses/Repatriation optional cover, to add to their comprehensive travel insurance product, and is one of the first companies to offer this option to residents of the EU. - August 22, 2020 - Status Global Insurance
As COVID-19 Raises Chronic Illness Fears, Life Insurers Defend Against Chronic and Critical Illness Claims
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes serves life insurance policyholders from the beginning to get claims related to COVID-19 paid. - August 21, 2020 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires New Regional Manager of Missouri
Susan Piccione brings insurance and social services industry experience to alliance. - August 21, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
IOA Launches the First Fully Integrated Quote Comparison and Buy Platform in the Nation
SimplyIOA Now Allows Users to Compare Quotes and Purchase Home and Auto Insurance Completely Online - August 20, 2020 - Insurance Office of America
Will Campaign 2020 Address Need for Long-Term Care Insurance Discussion Posits AALTCI Director
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reports that most long-term care Support Services are paid for my Medicaid and other taxpayer funded programs. How will Presidential candidates propose dealing with the ever-pressing issue? - August 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Incorporates COVID-19 Telehealth Regulatory Changes for Medicare Advantage Organizations
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Makes Changes to its Risk Adjustment Solution to Meet Regulatory Expansion of Virtual Care. - August 19, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
TBX® Fortifies Sales Team with Industry Leader
TBX®, the most successful online education, engagement, and enrollment platform for employee benefits, announced today that it has appointed Mike Keller as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales. Keller brings more than 30 years of sales leadership experience within the employee... - August 18, 2020 - TBX® Benefits
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies May Decline Medical Marijuana Applicants Reports AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reports that some insurance companies will automatically reject applicants who have been medically prescribed marijuana. - August 15, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director to Address Agents of Top Agencies
A special webinar for insurance agents who market Medicare insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "I am very pleased to be giving this timely presentation to agents and brokers with two of the nation's... - August 09, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Michigan Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates Vary Significantly Association Study Finds
Seniors turning 65 this year across Michigan are strongly advised to compare Medicare insurance policies. The savings could be significant according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "A woman turning 65 in Detroit could pay as little as $108 each month or... - August 08, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Karen O'Connor Corrigan Named MAIA Insurance Person of the Year
O'Connor Insurance owner and president receives prestigious award. - August 07, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Washington State Seniors Risk Overpaying Warns Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Washington state seniors turning 65 are advised there are benefits of comparing Medicare insurance policies. While companies charge men and women the same, rates between insurers can vary significantly. That's the findings of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) which... - August 01, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
innoviHealth® to Co-Sponsor Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Virtual Symposium Addressing Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates
Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend September Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 30, 2020 - innoviHealth
Using Free Publicity Tutorial Posted by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
A new video tutorial will help Medicare insurance agents generate publicity in their local newspapers. The video was posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Local newspapers seek relevant and current information that benefits their community," shares Jesse... - July 30, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Ads Promote Agent Directory
A new ad campaign from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will promote the organization's national Medicare agent online directory. "Consumers are looking to find local Medicare insurance agents who can help them understand their choices and plan option costs,"... - July 25, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
TBX® Expands Sales Team as Company Growth Surges
TBX®, the most successful online education, engagement, and enrollment platform for employee benefits, announced they are heavily investing into their sales organization to gain a larger national footprint and are poised for explosive growth. The newly added talent consists of some of the most... - July 23, 2020 - TBX® Benefits
Insurance Plus Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New agency is sister company of Accounting Plus. - July 23, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Addresses the Challenges of Automating Medicare Member Correspondence
Join Dynamic Healthcare Systems as they address the challenges of automating member correspondence. Subject matter expert Frank Astacio will demystify how to maintain, manage, & create enrollment correspondence while upholding CMS regulations. As STAR Ratings can be affected, they will be... - July 17, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Amy Russell
Russell previously worked for sister company POWERS Insurance & Risk Management. - July 16, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products
Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
CCMS & Associates Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence Extends with the Addition of Key Leadership Team Member Kristy Hauger, Director of Business Development
CCMS & Associates, the distinctive independent adjusting firm based in Dunedin, Florida, announced that Kristy Hauger has accepted the role of Director of Business Development. Kristy has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her extensive knowledge includes marketing to... - July 14, 2020 - CCMS & Associates
Feldstein Insurance: COVID-19 Increases the Value of Local Insurance Agencies
By having a trusted, local insurance agency, you have solid coverage, value, and peace of mind. - July 11, 2020 - Feldstein Insurance Services
Medicare Supplement Insurance Pricing Resource Unveiled by Association
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has launched an online resource designed to help consumers find the best Medicare insurance prices. "The price for Medicare Supplement insurance varies by where you live and the difference can be quite substantial," shares Jesse... - July 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Study: I3PI “Secret Shopper” Patients Improve Medical Care, Documentation, and Spending
Actors working for the Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc. (I3PI) made undercover visits to New Jersey doctor’s offices to gather information about how doctors treated common conditions. Doctors substantially improved in the care they provided for smoking cessation, back pain, and depression, wrote more accurate notes, and spent less in treating diabetes and depression in their actual patients compared with other practices. - July 09, 2020 - Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc.
Insurtech Company, Foxquilt, Receives $3.5M Seed Round to Continue Supporting Small Businesses with Smarter Insurance Through COVID-19
Today, Foxquilt, a leading Insurance Technology company, announced it has raised $3.5M in seed funding. - July 09, 2020 - Foxquilt
Expat Financial Has Released an International Health Insurance Buying Guide for Expatriates
A new international health insurance buyers guide has been released for expatriates and global citizens who require information on buying global health care while living abroad. The global medical insurance guidebook is a valuable resource for expats. - July 04, 2020 - Expat Financial
New Study by American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance Examines Pennsylvania Medicare Insurance Rates
The 2020 Medicare Insurance Price Index reports prices for Pennsylvania seniors residing in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown. Prices vary significantly reports AAMSI. - July 03, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AM Best Upgrades Ratings of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington announced today that its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) by AM Best Rating Services, the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. The company’s Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) was also... - July 02, 2020 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Experienced Public Adjusters Sets Out to Change Industry with New Franchise Launch
Experienced Public Adjusters revamps residential and commercial segments of insurance claims industry through franchise expansion. - June 30, 2020 - Experienced Public Adjusters
Dynamic Healthcare Systems' Risk Adjustment Management Program Services Gets Updated
Dynamic's Popular Risk Adjustment Management Program (RAMP) Advisory Service Helps Health Plans Address Common and Potentially Costly Issues - June 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Double A Solutions Decides to Work Remotely, Indefinitely
Double A Solutions decides to allow employees to work remotely, indefinitely, in the wake of COVID-19 after positive productivity results. Double A Solutions is committed to employee flexibility. Since Double A Solutions’ employees began working remotely in response to COVID-19, employee and company production is at an all-time high as team members continue to serve customers at a high-level. - June 24, 2020 - Double A Solutions
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, Named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 Issue
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce that Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, has been named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 issue. - June 24, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.