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Work Comp & Liability TPA Alternative Service Concepts Named a Best Places to Work in Insurance Six Straight Years
Sixth consecutive year award winner as surveyed by claims staff. - September 18, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
"What Key Estate Planning Tools Should I Know About?" by Michael Arnheiter at Baystate Financial in Boston, MA
By taking steps in advance, you have a greater say in how these questions are answered. And isn’t that how it should be? "Wills and trusts are two of the most popular estate planning tools. Both allow you to spell out how you would like your property to be distributed, but they also go far beyond that," says Michael Arnheiter of Baystate Financial in Boston, MA. - September 17, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Statewide Insurance Opens in Walpole, MA
Massachusetts agency is newest addition to Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group. - September 15, 2019 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Conference Options
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced sponsorship and exhibitor options for the 2019 National Medigap Summit. The largest industry conference for the Medicare Supplement insurance industry will take place May 13-15, 2020 in Chicago. - September 15, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Michael Arnheiter of Baystate Financial Posts a New Video Entitled: "Protecting Your Dependents with Life Insurance" on His Website
Term or whole life? Just be sure you have adequate coverage. One survey found that 48% of current retirees had to retire earlier than they expected. - September 14, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Account Manager
Rachel Winkelmann joins growing St. Louis insurance agency. - September 13, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Chicago Selected for 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Industry Summit
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that Chicago will be the site of the 2020 National Medigap industry conference. - September 13, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Michigan Entertainment Insurance Brokers List Top Risks for Restaurants
MFE Insurance, a Michigan entertainment insurance brokerage, recently released a blog listing the top insurance risks associated with owning and operating a restaurant. With comprehensive restaurant insurance, restaurant owners and operators can help protect their finances. Being a new restaurant... - September 11, 2019 - MFE Insurance
GBS Selects Larry Gibson as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to better serve an increasing client base in northern Missouri and eastern Kansas, Group Benefit Services (GBS) has selected Larry Gibson as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for these regions. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to add Mr. Gibson to our expanding team,”... - September 10, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Berkley Design Professional Offers $1 Million Per Project Primary Limits
In response to today’s more complex projects and increasingly litigious business environment, Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, now offers Per Project Primary (PPP) Limits of $1 million for Berkley DP policyholders. This $1... - September 10, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Life.io Focuses on Scaling New Platform with Strategic Hires
Life.io announces strategic hires to Growth and Design teams as they launch the newest version of their leading customer engagement platform Life.ioEngage(TM). - September 09, 2019 - Life.io
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Addressed by LTC Association
To educate long-term care insurance policyholders who are facing rate increases, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has added a new resource to the organization's website. Information includes historical rate increases for leading long-term care insurance companies. - September 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Group of St. Charles County Earns Farm Insurance Certification
St. Louis company named a Nationwide farm insurance provider. - September 06, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry with Technology - LegacyArmour and Levinson & Associates Form Alliance
LegacyArmour – an InsurTech/FinTech disrupter, and Levinson & Associates – A National Insurance Marketing Company -- are proud to announce an alliance that will put cutting-edge, revolutionary technology to work for all of its agents and clients. "Levinson and... - September 04, 2019 - LegacyArmour
Insurance Navy Brokers Now Offers Life Insurance
As a leader in the insurance industry of Illinois, Insurance Navy has added life insurance policies to its list of insurance services. Life insurance is the perfect service for those whose families depend on their income. Life insurance rates vary between men and women. However, for both, rates... - September 01, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Insurance Navy Brokers Brings Affordable Insurance to Wicker Park
Insurance Navy, Illinois’ leading insurance agency, is happy to announce a new location opening in Wicker Park. Vice President of Insurance Navy, Rami Sneineh, looks forward to expanding the reach of Insurance Navy. “Our new Wicker Park office provides Chicago with another convenient... - September 01, 2019 - Insurance Navy
SAN Group Hires Stephanie Lynch as Agency Development Field Specialist
Lynch will support members located in Eastern NY and Western MA. - August 31, 2019 - SAN Group
Record Number of Americans with Medicare Will Soon Seek Insurance Advice Predicts AAMSI
Changes to Medicare's online plan comparison system will create a higher than ever need for Medicare insurance professionals predicts the head of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 31, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Charge Will Increase Dependence on Taxpayers Predicts AALTCI Director
A new law being passed in California will shift increased burden to future California taxpayers according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - August 30, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medico AARP Short-Term Care Insurance Deal Poised to Propel Industry Predicts Advisory Center Director
The plan by AARP to offer short-term care insurance will positively impact the industry predicts Jesse Slome, director of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - August 29, 2019 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Insurance Navy Brokers Now Offers Windshield Repair Service
Insurance Navy, the leading insurance agency in Illinois, announces its partnership with NSD to provide the Windshield Protection Plan. The service allows members to have access to windshield repair services at their own convenience. Vice President of Insurance Navy, Rami Sneineh, is excited about... - August 29, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty to Lead Real Estate Development Risk & Insurance Panel at 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (RT ECP), will lead the discussion on Real Estate Development Errors and Omissions Risks and Insurance at the 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be... - August 28, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
HONK Technologies Names Rochelle Thielen EVP Partnerships to Accelerate Innovation Across the Roadside Assistance Ecosystem
HONK Technologies, the platform for connecting drivers, towing professionals and insurers, today announces that Rochelle Thielen, an automotive industry expert with over fifteen years of experience in the Auto Physical Damage (APD) and Insurtech space has been named to the newly created role of... - August 27, 2019 - HONK Technologies
Choice Home Warranty Joins RE/MAX Approved Supplier Program
Choice Home Warranty, the nation’s leading provider of home warranty coverage, announced today that it is now a RE/MAX Approved Supplier. Choice Home Warranty will be providing RE/MAX affiliates with streamlined access to exclusive real estate warranty offers for their clients. “We are... - August 24, 2019 - Choice Home Warranty
Baystate Financial Charitable Foundation Raises $300,000
Firm Associates Participated in the 20th annual Baystate Foundation’s Charity Golf Classic. - August 23, 2019 - Baystate Financial
GBS Selects Galen Floyd as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to meet the growing demands for Group Benefit Services (GBS) programs, GBS has selected Galen Floyd as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for the southwest Missouri region. - August 21, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
TY Health Insurance Brokerage Helps Small Employers Around the World Tackle the Biggest Challenges
Brilliance Business – Talia Adika – International Health Care Expert - Navigating the USA Health Care Maze - August 21, 2019 - TY Health Insurance Brokerage
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Forming 2020 Conference Organizing Committee
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced it has begun seeking participants for the national 2020 Medigap insurance industry Summit. - August 21, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Resource Center Celebrates Its 15th Year with Partner Safeco Insurance®
Company President Bruce Porter said, “The Resource Center, has represented Safeco Insurance since 2004. Since then we have helped thousands of people in the Springfield, Missouri area with their insurance. We take pride in our strong working relationship and our shared commitment to helping our customers protect what matters most to them." - August 18, 2019 - The Resource Center, Inc.
Michael Arnheiter at Baystate Financial Just Added a New 32 Page Flipbook Entitled, "Wealth Preservation: Planning to Leave a Legacy"
These magazine-style flipbooks provide helpful information on a variety of financial topics and illustrate key financial concepts. - August 18, 2019 - Baystate Financial
New Medicare Supplement Insurance Marketing Banners Introduced by Association
In advance of Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, the American Association for Medicare Supplement has introduced additional marketing tools for insurance professionals who serve senior clientele. - August 18, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurance Navy Brokers Introduces New Health Service CareClix
Insurance Navy, a leading insurance agency in Illinois, is happy to announce it is partnering with NSD to provide CareClix, a telemedicine service. The service gives members access to healthcare professionals 24/7. The rising medical costs in the U.S. have driven people to look for better options. - August 17, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Steps When Facing Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Shared by Association Director
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared suggestions with a group of seniors facing long-term care insurance rate hikes. His advice, stay calm, get information, put all details into writing. - August 16, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HONK’s Raising Awareness for the Safety of Tow Truck Professionals & Emergency First Responders Nationwide
Fifty percent of Americans have not heard of "Move Over" laws, every driver has a part to play in keeping first responders safe. - August 15, 2019 - HONK Technologies
Sheryl Barr Promoted to Director of Marketing & Communications at RT New Day
Sheryl Barr has been promoted to director of marketing and communications at RT New Day. Since joining the RT New Day team in 2009 as a marketing coordinator, Barr’s responsibilities have steadily increased to include the strategic development of RT New Day’s complete package of... - August 14, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Huffman Insurance Group Hires Sales Assistant
Growing Moberly, Mo. agency expands its team. - August 14, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance Seeks Input Shares AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's director urges industry professionals to submit comments to the Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Makes Agent Tool Kit Available
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has introduced its 2019 Medicare Open Enrollment Tool Kit that is available to insurance agents. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rector Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Father and three sons create new Champaign, Illinois insurance agency. - August 08, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Pin Oak Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Maryville, IL agency owner has more than 15 years of financial industry experience. - August 02, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Appears on Yahoo Finance Television
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, appeared as the featured guest on Yahoo Finance televised segment about long-term care planning. - August 01, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Amy Coddington Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been named an account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s senior management with ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment... - July 31, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Association of Claims Professionals Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Require Uniform Licensing for Independent Claims Adjusters
CLAIMS Act Aims to Eliminate Barriers to Claims Adjusting by requiring states to adopt uniform and reciprocal licensing laws. - July 30, 2019 - Association of Claims Professionals
The Plexus Groupe Makes Bold Move for Growth and Expansion Nationally with Addition of Industry Executive Brian Morgan
The Plexus Groupe is pleased to announce the addition of industry leader Brian Morgan as President and Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. He brings twenty years of industry experience, with a deep background in accelerating growth organically, recruiting industry leading talent and orchestrating... - July 23, 2019 - The Plexus Groupe
Restaurant Insurance Broker List Benefits of Assault & Battery Insurance
MFE Insurance, a restaurant insurance broker, recently released a blog detailing the benefits of assault and battery insurance for restaurants. This type of insurance is essential in helping protect your business in the event of a lawsuit related to the restaurant. Assault and battery insurance... - July 21, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s sales and new business initiatives with ongoing account management, claims and... - July 19, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Parn Financial Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carthage, IL agency owner has nine years of insurance experience. - July 12, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Insurance Navy Brokers Brings Affordable Insurance to Wicker Park
Insurance Navy, Illinois’ leading insurance agency, is happy to announce a new location opening in Wicker Park. Vice President of Insurance Navy, Rami Sneineh, looks forward to expanding the reach of Insurance Navy. “Our new Wicker Park office provides Chicago with another convenient... - July 12, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Back-to-School Season by Giving Away Laptops and Backpacks
Leading auto insurance group to give away 38 Chromebook laptops as part of their online and in-store Back-to-School Sweepstakes starting July 22. Additionally, backpacks will be gifted with an in-store quote or three referrals. - July 11, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Connecticut-Based Halpert Insurance & Financial Services Joins SAN Group
The office is in northern Connecticut at 30 Suffield Street in Windsor Locks, just miles from the Massachusetts border. - July 11, 2019 - SAN Group