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California Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs Reported by Association
Seniors in California cities have some of the lowest costs for popular Medicare insurance coverage reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 24, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Hornbeam Insurance Welcomes Julie Messer
Hornbeam Insurance welcomes Julie Messer, a leader in the warranty industry, to the executive team. Hornbeam, headquartered in Louisville, underwrites warranty programs throughout the United States. It's affiliated with American Life, which was founded in 1906, and is a holding of Hardscuffle, Inc. - June 20, 2020 - Ironwood Warranty Group
Christopher Campbell Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification
Christopher Campbell, Founder and CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, MD has qualified for MDRT Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for membership in Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® Top of the Table is an... - June 19, 2020 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Personal Lines Account Manager
Patty Taylor brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience to the agency. - June 18, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
My Flood Risk Tool Uses Hurricane Data to Determine Risk
My Flood Risk Tool Uses Hurricane Data to Determine Flood Risk. Do you know how susceptible your area is to hurricanes? The answer may surprise you. www.myfloodrisk.org, a free true flood risk website, has created a tool that shows how many hurricane eyes have passed within 100 miles of your... - June 17, 2020 - My Flood Risk
Nicole Caringal, Leader in the Financial Service Industry, Joins Award-Winning Valliant Wealth Strategies Team
Valliant Wealth Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Caringal, CERTIFIED FINANACIAL PLANNER™ provider, to its award-winning financial services team. Caringal brings over twenty years of finance experience with a long, successful career in management and compliance with... - June 17, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases South Carolina MGA, Insurit & Associates Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased announce the acquisition of Insurit & Associates Inc. Established in 2012, Insurit & Associates, formerly located in West Columbia, South Carolina, was an insurance provider for personal lines insurance. This purchase now allows AUI to service 80... - June 17, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Fleet Response Wins Three Communicator Awards for Fleet Response Mobile
For nearly three decades, the Communicator Awards have been recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications across multiple platforms. The Communicator Awards prides itself on providing a level playing field that allows all work to be considered equally, regardless of agency size or project... - June 14, 2020 - Fleet Response
Medicare Supplement Insurance 2020 Rates Vary Significantly Reports Association
A female turning age 65 in Chicago could pay $91.78 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance. If she lived in Manhattan (NY) she could pay as much as $476.04 monthly according to the 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - June 13, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Eastern Shore Wealth Advisor, Mary Ellen Valliant, Named One of Forbes’ Top Advisors in the Nation and in the State
Mary Ellen Valliant, Founder, Managing Partner of Valliant Wealth Strategies, Accredited Institutional Fiduciary, and Raymond James Leaders Council member, was named to the Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors in the nation and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the state of Maryland. Of the top... - June 08, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies
Carisk Partners’ Paige Grogan Selected as HITMC Healthcare Rising Star Award Nominee
Carisk® Partners announced today that Paige Grogan, Carisk Digital Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator has been selected as a honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Healthcare Rising Star category. Every year, the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) comes together to... - June 04, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Why Millionaires Need Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Discussed by AALTCI Director
A record number of U.S. households can claim millionaire status and despite what one may think, they need some long-term care planning says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "There were over 8.3 million millionaire households at the end of 2019... - June 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jerome Sawick Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Jerome (J.J.) Sawick has been named an account manager within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the production efforts of our teams working in the Northeastern US. “J.J. joined our company after spending... - June 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Priority First Insurance & Investments Owner Earns Elite Certificate
Brad Binkley Completes Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) Program - June 03, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
COVID-19 is Causing a Worldwide Surge in the Purchase of Retail Life Insurance Products
As the CoVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, consumer behaviour around life insurance cover is changing fast, in part due to dealing with an uncertain future. The availability of online no-touch products clearly provides a solution to a very real need in a time such as we are seeing with COVID-19. South African insurtech, Simply Financial Services, has seen more than 40% growth in sale of no-touch life insurance since February 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Simply Financial Services
Simply and Payspace Achieve an Insurtech First for Small Business
Around 2 years ago, Simply launched Group Cover, a digital group life product for SMEs. For the first time small- and medium-sized businesses could buy life, disability and funeral cover online, or via a call centre, in a matter of minutes. The product is simple and easy to understand, the sign-up... - June 01, 2020 - Simply Financial Services
eMudhra Adds Soft & Net Solutions to Their Growing Partner Network in the Americas
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of AI based Analytics and Cybersecurity solutions for education, banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors in the Americas, has successful signed up Soft & Net Solutions - an authorized Certifying Authority in Peru - as a partner. - May 31, 2020 - eMudhra Inc.
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Welcomes Skyline Risk Management
The newest MIAA agency serves northwestern Missouri. - May 30, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
During COVID-19 Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Should be Partnering with Professionals
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director shares why COVID-19 calls for a new conversation about LTC planning. - May 30, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AK Insurance Joins SAN Group
New Westbrook, Maine insurance agency offering full line of insurance products. - May 30, 2020 - SAN Group
eMudhra Helps Sorvive Technologies to Seamlessly Issue 5000+ Digitally Signed Invoices
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of AI-based Analytics and Cybersecurity solutions for education, banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors in the Americas, announced that they have successfully assisted Sorvive Technologies, a Florida-based IT company, to completely... - May 27, 2020 - eMudhra Inc.
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Surpassed $1.71B (USD) in 2019
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) release of results from the 2020 State of the Industry Report. - May 26, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
The Travelers Companies Names Henry Powers as a 2020 Agent of the Year
St. Louis' Powers is one of only 11 Personal Insurance agents in the nation to be honored. - May 23, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
innoviHealth® Launches HCC Coder – First Targeted Hierarchical Condition Coding Solution for Medical Enterprises
Payers, Providers, Medical Executives, Hospitals, Physician’s Groups, and Individual Coders now have Powerful HCC Access to Improved Medical Coding, Speed and Accuracy, Risk Mitigation, and Increased Revenue Potential - May 19, 2020 - innoviHealth
MIAA Welcomes Summit Insurance Agency, LLC
The agency is serving the needs of families and businesses in the surrounding Fargo, North Dakota and Minnesota communities. - May 19, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
MetricStream and Compliance.ai Offer Enhanced Regulatory Change Management Solution for Financial Institutions
MetricStream platform integration with Compliance.ai now allows financial institutions to proactively manage the growing volume and velocity of regulatory changes. - May 18, 2020 - Compliance.ai
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, Will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% Nation This Summer
Gaylan Hendricks will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% nation. Senior Security Benefits, Inc. is so excited for insurance agents and other sales people all around the country to hear CEO, Gaylan Hendricks' story which will inspire so many. Not only women will be inspired by her story but men are the first to recommend and support her. The attendees will see how she persevered during one of the hardest times of her career and "still" came out on top. - May 14, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
SimcoHR Joins SAN Group
Canandaigua, NY risk management firm becomes newest member of the network. - May 14, 2020 - SAN Group
Ben Franklin Insurance Bolster Commercial Insurance and Risk with New Local Hire
Ben Franklin Insurance and Investments adds key team member Aaron Brown in order to strengthen the company’s Commercial Insurance and Risk services. - May 14, 2020 - Ben Franklin Insurance and Investments
David M. Slaugenhoup Promoted to Vice President at RT Specialty
David M. Slaugenhoup has been promoted to vice president within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. Since joining the team in 2013, Slaugenhoup has diligently worked with RT ECP customers nationwide to strategically manage the daily liability... - May 12, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Strong Insurance Group Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Owner has more than 15 years in the insurance industry. - May 09, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
MIAA Welcomes Security Insurance Group, Inc. of Pierre, SD
Founded in 2012, the agency offers home, farm, auto and classic car insurance. - May 04, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Jennifer Lang Financial Services Launches New eBook to Tackle the Financial Planning Issues of Women
Women have unique financial needs. This eBook serves to help women with tips and guidance to maximize growth and protect retirement capital. - May 03, 2020 - Jennifer Lang Financial Services, LLC.
Dave Ramsey Organization Announces Asa Lakeman, CFP®, CFS of Lakeman Financial as a Smartvestor Pro
Outstanding client service, ethics, and professionalism have enabled Asa Lakeman CFP®, CFS Financial Advisor and President of Lakeman Financial, to achieve a position as a SmartVestor Pro by the Dave Ramsey organization. To attain the SmartVestor Pro status, financial professionals must agree... - May 03, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
NAPHIA Appoints Dr. Jules Benson as Chair of Veterinary Relations Committee
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has announced that Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer for Nationwide, has been appointed as Chair of NAPHIA's Veterinary Relations Committee. Dr. Benson is a licensed veterinarian, graduate of the University of Liverpool’s... - May 01, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Clayton Gravatt as Regional Vice President
Gravatt will lead business development in NE, KS, MO. - May 01, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
SAN Group Welcomes Two Connecticut Agencies
Newest members located in Milford and Glastonbury, Connecticut. - May 01, 2020 - SAN Group
Direct Auto Insurance Announces Policyholder Credit to Support Customers Amid COVID-19
Auto policyholders to receive a 15 percent credit on April premiums and the company’s insurance group will donate $3M to COVID-19 relief efforts. - April 28, 2020 - Direct Auto Insurance
General Agent Center Inc. Announces Launch of Newly Redesigned Website GACQuote.com
General Agent Center Inc. has announced the launch of its redesigned website at “www.gacquote.com.” They’re excited to now include a mobile responsive approach so that users have the capability to view and apply from a mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer. No matter what you’re using, the new redesigned website is ready to adapt to your preferred device. - April 25, 2020 - General Agent Center
SAN Group Welcomes SecureRisk Insurance Agency of MA
New SAN member will serve Burlington, Massachusetts. - April 25, 2020 - SAN Group
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Asa Lakeman with the first nationally recognized mutual fund designation, CFS® (Certified Fund Specialist®). This graduate-level designation is conferred... - April 24, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Creates Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship
Insurance alliance partners with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for education opportunities. - April 17, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Sam Stallard as Agency Development Field Specialist
Stallard will support members located in Kansas and Missouri. - April 16, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
innoviHealth® Upgrades Lead Product Find-A-Code™ with Powerful Add-on Functionality
Enhances Add-on Marketplace to include AMA’s CPT® Knowledge Base, CPT® Changes: An insider’s View + Archives, with CPT® Vignettes and “SNOMED to CPT®” to Follow Soon - April 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
SAN Group Welcomes Two Massachusetts Agencies
New SAN members include insurance agencies in Lynn and Danvers, Massachusetts. - April 12, 2020 - SAN Group
Key Solutions Planning Opens in Williamsville, NY
New York agency is newest addition to Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group. - April 11, 2020 - SAN Group
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Two Team Members
Sam Hentschke joins alliance from sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - April 10, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carisk Partners’ Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse Chosen by GEICO as National Solution for Auto/No-Fault Electronic Bill Processing
Carisk Partners (Carisk), specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announces that GEICO has chosen Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) as its direct clearinghouse connection for nationwide auto/no-fault electronic Bill processing, and holds exclusive access to GEICO’s... - April 09, 2020 - Carisk Partners
RT ECP Unveils Annual Market Update Highlighting Commercial Insurance Industry Trends, Challenges & Risk Management Solutions
RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice has released its annual Market Update highlighting the trends and challenges confronting the complex commercial insurance marketplace as well as the finer coverage nuances to help agents, brokers and their... - April 08, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice