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Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for 2nd Consecutive Year for Major Orthopedic Surgery in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®. BHSH has also been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Patient Safety – achieving the nation’s top ranking in both categories. - February 19, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Live 2-Hour CFP® Ethics Webinar Presentation
Introducing B.E.S.T.’s live 2-hour CFP® ethics webinar “Ethics CE: CFP Board’s Revised Code and Standards Ethics for CFP® Professionals.” - February 18, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
SAN Annual Business Meeting & Conference Heading to Saratoga Springs
May 7th Event Marks a New Chapter for SAN & DeForest Group - February 18, 2024 - SAN Group
Leif Assurance Hires Two Marketing Specialists
Lauren E. Gulli and Connor Kay bring extensive marketing background to the growing company. - February 17, 2024 - Leif Assurance
B.E.S.T. Helps Advisers Fulfill Mandatory 12-Hour IAR CE Requirements with New IAR Course
Introducing B.E.S.T.’s 12 CE credit hour online course: “Life Insurance, Annuity and Ethical Practices.” This course is approved by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and assists Advisers in meeting the Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) CE model rule requirements. - February 16, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Insurance Association Offers 2024 MDRT Discounted Membership
Insurance agents and brokers joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) can take advantage of a special 2024 membership discount being offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Our organization exists solely to advocate and... - February 16, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Adds 2024 Statistics Resource
An online resource presenting the most relevant data and statistics regarding Medicare insurance has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a complex and difficult to understand program,” declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI director. - February 15, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
B.E.S.T.’s New IAR CE Courses
Start fulfilling your 12-hour IAR CE requirements today. Also approved for 10 CE credit hours of CFP® and / or 10 CE credit hours of IWI (CIMA® / CPWA® / RMA®).* - February 15, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Carisk® Partners Welcomes Don Hurter to Its Esteemed Board of Directors
Furthering Carisk’s Strategy to Scale and Broaden Access to its Services - February 14, 2024 - Carisk Partners
Meramec Secure Announces New Relationship with a Leading Insurance Platform
Meramec Secure Adds Homeowner and Automobile P&C Insurance Solutions for D2C Home Warranty and Auto Service Contract Sellers - February 14, 2024 - Meramec Secure
Top Medicare Supplement Insurers Dominate the Market
The top-10 Medicare Supplement insurance companies comprise two-thirds of the market in terms of policyholders according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). United Health Group remains the largest dominant Medicare Supplement insurance... - February 14, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Insurance Store Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™
The Insurance Store is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at The Insurance Store. This year, 89% of employees said it’s a great place to work... - February 13, 2024 - The Insurance Store
Medigap Plan G Remains Top Choice Among Seniors Turning 65
Medicare Supplement Plan G remains the most popular choice in 2023 among seniors turning age 65 and choosing Medigap coverage according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). According to the analysis, just over half (53.2%) of seniors who... - February 08, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Odin Industries CEO Named to NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development
Odin Industries CEO Ryan Hawley joins NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development, bolstering support for small businesses nationwide. - February 05, 2024 - Odin Industries
Medicare Insurance Association Releases 2024 Medigap Plan G Price Index
A man turning 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $118-per-month or as much as $257 for a Medicare Supplement Plan G policy according to the 2024 Medigap Price Index published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A man turning 65 in Manhattan, (NYC) could pay as little as... - February 04, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Odin Industries LLC Acquires Acquires Sherwood Advisory Group: Strategic Expansion Into Asset Recovery Services
Odin Industries LLC has acquired Sherwood Advisory Group, a leader in Asset Recovery. This strategic move enhances Odin's services, leveraging Sherwood Advisory Group's expertise. Clients can expect seamless transitions and expanded offerings. - February 02, 2024 - Odin Industries
Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company Selects Taurus Flood-National Flood Services as Their Write-Your-Own Flood Insurance Service Provider
Taurus Flood-National Flood Services (Taurus Flood), a leading provider of flood and insurance technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded the Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company flood insurance service provider contract. Cypress Property & Casualty provides an array... - February 02, 2024 - Taurus
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Alexandra Carroll to Vice President of Operations
Alexandra Carroll, a ten year veteran of Medivest and the Medicare Secondary Payer industry, is promoted to Vice President of Operations. - January 25, 2024 - Medivest
U.S. Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Paid $14B in 2023 Claims
The nation’s long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $14.1 Billion to policyholders on claim in 2023. The data was revealed today in a new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “There were over 350,000 individuals who received claim... - January 25, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Remain Relatively Level for 2024
Costs for traditional long-term care insurance coverage are level compared to the prior year according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “In some cases, prices decreased a little compared to the prior... - January 22, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Moat Title Security Co. Launches a Home Title Freezing Document to Protect Homeowners from Title Fraud
Moat Title Security Co., a new and innovative leader in providing home title protection services, today announced the launch of a new property title protection document designed to protect property owners from title identity theft and fraud. The new document, called the Notice of Title Freeze, is a copyrighted legal document placed in the public records. - January 18, 2024 - Moat Title Security Co.
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Kara Reynolds to Assistant Vice President
Sallop Insurance Inc. a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston MA, celebrating its 75th anniversary year in business serving the Healthcare Industry, is pleased to announce that Kara Reynolds has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Kara began her career at Sallop 17 years ago as a... - January 18, 2024 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
Linked Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Drop Up to 27 Percent
Costs for linked benefit long-term care insurance coverage are lower than a year ago according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Great news for aging individuals who are thinking about their risk of... - January 11, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Published
The annual Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index was pre-released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “People have many misconceptions about long-term care insurance and we post data to help them better understand what can be a confusing topic,” states Jesse... - December 29, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leif Assurance Hires Construction Insurance Specialist
Gabe Smith brings extensive sales and management experience to the team. - December 28, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Medicare Insurance Association Reports 87 Percent Increase in Website Traffic
Seniors accessing the Find A Medicare Insurance Agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance increased significantly during the just concluded open enrollment period according to the organization. “Overall website traffic increased 87.3 percent... - December 22, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Leif Assurance Names Creative Marketing Director
Lauren Davis to oversee strategic marketing efforts for growing business. - December 21, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA) Celebrates Leadership at 16th Annual Board Meeting and Benefits Roadshow in Atlantic City
The Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA) concluded its 16th Annual Board Meeting and Benefits Roadshow in Atlantic City on November 16, 2023. Among the event's highlights were the acknowledgments and honors awarded to outstanding partners and board members who have pivotal roles in elevating the Association's stature and creating valuable experiences for current and future members. - December 16, 2023 - The Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA)
Dan Beech Statement Regarding His Search Results
There's two sides to every story. - December 07, 2023 - Daniel Beech
Medicare Insurance Association Renews E&O Offering for All Agents
A low-cost Errors and Omissions E&O insurance offering has been extended by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The coverage is available to all life and health insurance agents. “One of the significant advantages of this program is the fact that our... - December 06, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Celebrates Its 27th Year in Business
Delivering Its Glitch-Free Signature Service to Homeowners Throughout New Jersey. - December 02, 2023 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Named 5-Star Award Winner
Insurance Business America selects growing agency as one of the industry's best alliances. - December 02, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Final Week for Medicare Insurance Open Enrollment Shares Association Director
Seniors have one week to complete comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. The opportunity to save money or get better coverage can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of... - December 02, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rakesh Sharma Joins FECUND Software Services as Senior Vice President
FECUND Software Services is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rakesh Sharma as the Senior Vice President for the Americas region. Rakesh will play a pivotal role in steering the technology and digital practice, guiding insurance innovation, and expediting digital return on investment for... - December 01, 2023 - FECUND Software Services
Health Roads Joins Civitas Networks for Health
Health Roads, a Health and Human Services Information Technology Consulting company based in Newark, CA, joins Civitas Networks for Health, a national collaborative working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health. - November 17, 2023 - Health Roads, LLC
Long-Term Care Insurance 2024 Tax Deductible Limits Announced
The IRS has announced decreased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance for 2024 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This is a significant change in practice after yearly increases,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - November 15, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Makes Awareness Month Banners Available
Banner artwork for agents to use to promote Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This marks the 22nd anniversary for the event that we established to generate heightened awareness among both consumers and... - November 08, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leif Assurance Hires Robert Worden
Worden brings nearly 15 years of insurance industry experience to the company. - November 04, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Satellite Agency Network Group Welcomes Joe Puccio to Spearhead Growth in Massachusetts
Puccio will serve as a resource for members to help them build profitable and successful insurance agencies. - November 04, 2023 - SAN Group
NAPHIA Elects Executive Leadership
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s (NAPHIA) Board of Directors recently held its bi-annual election to appoint its executive officers to a two-year term of service. - November 02, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Medicare Association Urges Comparison Shopping During Open Enrollment
The importance of comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Far too few seniors take advantage of the incredible opportunity to find better and... - November 01, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurance Executive Launches YouTube Channel
Jesse Slome, director of two national insurance organizations and an award-winning marketing professional, has launched a new YouTube channel. The channel will feature original stories created by Slome specifically for young children. “I am now the proud grandfather of two and wanted to do... - October 26, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Seiffert Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Anthony Seiffert to focus on home, auto and life insurance. - October 20, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Isabel Tuisl Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Isabel Tuisl has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the practice’s senior leadership... - October 19, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Association’s Find a Local Medicare Agent Helps Seniors During Medicare AEP
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s free online directory will connect over 20,000 seniors with local Medicare insurance brokers during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. “Medicare is a national program but plan options are specific to where you live... - October 18, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Emerges Triumphant in the 2023 TITAN Business Awards: Season 2
The TITAN Business Awards, a prestigious competition dedicated to recognizing excellence within the business industry, is pleased to unveil the early victors for its second competitive season in 2023. The awards garnered more than 1,300 nominated entries from 58 countries, including the United... - October 16, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Freedom Insurance and Risk Management Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Robert Mitchals has nearly 30 years of insurance experience. - October 15, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Dallas and Phoenix Seniors Have Over 60 Medicare Advantage Plans Available for 2024
Seniors who reside in Dallas and Phoenix have over 60 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 13, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Los Angeles and Houston Seniors Have 74 Medicare Advantage Plans to Choose from
Seniors who reside in Los Angeles and Houston have 74 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 12, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Database Reveals Hidden Clinician Fax Numbers
ScribeFax™, comprehensive database of fax numbers for physicians, physician assistants, dentists and other prescribing clinicians, is now available from CarePrecise LLC, a vendor of authoritative healthcare provider data. ScribeFax is created using advanced data mining, compiling monthly updates from millions of clinician, clinic, and other medical facility records to reveal hard-to-find fax numbers. - October 09, 2023 - CarePrecise LLC