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Kansas Physician Group Adds Two Cardiologists to Practice
Two Board Certified physicians joins Kansas Physician Group providing expert care in cardiology and gastroenterology, Mark Bowles, MD and Gregory Boxberger, MD. - August 29, 2018 - HCA HealthONE
E&O Program for Health Insurance Agents Launched by Medicare Supplement Association
Errors and Omissions insurance, or E&O coverage is now available to all life and health insurance agents from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 26, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in New York State Vary, AAMSI Analysis Reveals
Consumers in major New York cities can pay as much as 56 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to just-released analysis by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 25, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Opening of New Office in Burlington, North Carolina
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. announced the opening of its new office in Burlington, North Carolina with a new Commercial Underwriter on staff. - August 25, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
SAN Group Names Sondra Collins as Commercial Lines Placement Specialist
Collins has over 20 years of experience as a Commercial Lines Account Manager for a number of successful insurance agencies in Maine. - August 24, 2018 - SAN Group
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director Adds Grand Circle Travel Benefit to Member Program
Members or the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and seniors in general are eligible for a benefit on popular Grand Circle Travel cruises and land tours. The new benefit program was announced by AALTCI's director Jesse Slome. - August 24, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Discuss Environmental Construction Risks at AGC Conference
David Slaugenhoup, a senior consultant in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice of RT New Day, will address the strategic transfer of environmental construction risks at the 2018 Construction Environmental Conference hosted by the Associated General Contractors... - August 23, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
IRS Encourages Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Reports AALTCI Director
The tax deductibility of long-term care insurance is evidence that the Internal Revenue Service wants to encourage people to plan for the real risk of needing care explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 23, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance and Risk Management Named One of Top Insurance Workplaces
St. Louis agency awarded prestigious honor by Insurance Business America. - August 23, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Discovery Benefits Releases Enhanced Benefits Mobile App
Discovery Benefits, an industry-leading administrator of Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Commuter Benefits and COBRA coverage, recently released updates to its Benefits Mobile App to make it easier for participants to get more out of their... - August 22, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address Design Project Scope Creep & Profitability at ACEC 2018 Fall Conference
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will explore the methods for identifying and managing design project scope creep at the American Council of Engineering... - August 21, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
The Plexus Groupe Hires Todd Neaves as Vice President, Business Development
The Plexus Groupe, an innovative, client-focused insurance brokerage and risk management consulting firm, has hired Todd Neaves as Vice President of Business Development in its Oklahoma City office. Neaves brings a wealth of knowledge and experience working in the Oklahoma area with... - August 20, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Florida Can Vary by 45 Percent
Costs for Medicare Supplement insurance for Florida seniors can vary by up to 45 percent according to the just released study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The organization analyzed rates for Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and St. Petersburg. - August 19, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Resource Will Help Consumers Connect
A new resource from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will enable consumers to look-up claim department and customer service numbers for long-term care insurance companies. This is the first and only listing of companies from across the long-term care insurance industry. - August 18, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
No Reason Texas Seniors Should Pay Too Much for Medigap Insurance Declares AAMSI Director
Seniors in major Texas cities can pay as much as 105 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement or Medigap insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 17, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Drew Rothman Named Consultant at RT New Day
Drew Rothman has been named a consultant within the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice Group at RT New Day, LLC (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers), a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance... - August 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Discovery Benefits Recognized by Inc. 5000 for Sixth Consecutive Year
Discovery Benefits earned a spot on Inc. 5000’s annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for a sixth consecutive year. The company’s ranking of 3,281st places it in the top five companies in North Dakota. “I’m extremely proud that we were... - August 15, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
ASAP Tax and Lien Search Reports Higher Sales During Summer
The Heat Goes on for ASAP Tax and Lien Search; Higher YoY Orders in May, June and July; New Partnership with Closers Choice; Begins 20th Year of Service - August 15, 2018 - ASAP Tax and Lien Search
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Ohio Can Vary by 97 Percent
Consumers in major Ohio cities can pay as much as 97 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 15, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
ProjectSnapp, a New Home Improvement App Available on Google Play
With similar apps focusing on the buying and selling of local goods, ProjectSnapp aims to target a marketplace for buying and selling local services. - August 13, 2018 - ProjectSnapp LLC
SAN Group Sees Record Membership Growth First-Half of 2018
SAN welcomes seventeen independent member agencies to the group. - August 12, 2018 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Illinois Can Vary Significantly
Consumers in major Illinois cities can pay as much as 97 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 11, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
California Entertainment Insurance Agency Discusses Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance agency, recently published a blog post explaining the importance of securing production insurance for various artistic projects. - August 11, 2018 - MFE Insurance
AAMSI Study Reveals Importance of Shopping For Medicare Supplement Insurance
A just-released study by the American Association for Medigap Insurance reveals that consumers can pay as much as 143 percent more for virtually identical Medigap insurance policies. - August 09, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Bell Insurance Solutions Hires New Employee
Tricia Grothaus has more than 15 years of insurance experience. - August 09, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Website Traffic Grows 122 Percent
A study commissioned by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that website traffic increased 122 percent compared to the prior year. The organization reported the findings as they prepare for the annual Medicare Open Enrollment season that begins shortly. - August 08, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Association Plans Campaign for Medicare Open Enrollment
A consumer focused campaign to educate and connect consumers with local Medicare Supplement insurance agents was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 05, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports Increasing Web Traffic
An analysis of website traffic for the first six months of 2018 reveals heightened interest in long-term care planning reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Selling Medicare Supplement Insurance Videos Added to Association's Online Library
Ten highlights of top-rated sessions at the 2018 National Medicare Sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Access is available to insurance professionals without charge. - August 03, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Enhances Closing Services for New Jersey Attorneys Through Its Attorney Settlement Assistance Program™
The Improved ASAP Service Delivers Dedicated Processors and Closers to NJ Real Estate Attorneys - August 02, 2018 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Huffman Insurance Group Hires New Team Member
Moberly, MO. agency adds experienced CSR to company. - August 02, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Association Video Explores Medicare Supplement Insurance Markets
A video shares latest market information for Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage products. Posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the session was recorded at the 2018 National Medicare Sales Summit. - August 01, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Plexus Groupe Retains Best Practices Status
The Plexus Groupe has retained its IIABA Best Practices status, once again being included in an elite group of independent insurance agencies across the United States. This status is earned by participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Plexus Financial Services, LLC Leaders Named as Delegates to NAPA DC Fly-In Forum
Practice Leader Allison Winge and Vice President, Client Relations Pamela Appell of Plexus Financial Services, LLC recently participated as delegates to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) Annual DC Fly-In Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s leading retirement... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Peter Stavrakos to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Stavrakos to the Brokerage office in Sarasota, Florida. He will be joining the Professional Liability Team where he will focus on solving the coverage needs of both smaller and larger Professional and Management Liability... - July 21, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
PeopleStrategy® Launches Next Gen Product Update Featuring a More Intuitive and Streamlined User Experience
Atlanta-based provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses introduces new features and functionality to its end-to-end product suite. - July 19, 2018 - PeopleStrategy, Inc.
Discovery Benefits Launches Discovery Answers™ Knowledgebase
New tool expands participant support and education options. - July 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Manteca Insurance & Financial Services Becomes Member of SIAA’s Growing Master Agency in Northern California
San Joaquin County agency joins Northern California alliance. - July 13, 2018 - Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers LLC). For the past six years, he has worked diligently to manage the professional environmental and... - July 12, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Will Pay Out $100 Billion Over Next Decade Says AALTCI
The nation's long-term care insurance companies will pay out over $100 billion in claims over the next decade according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Posts Videos from 2018 Medicare National Industry Summit
Sessions and keynote addresses from the National Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference are now available for viewing via the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's website. The 28 sessions are in addition to the recently posted videos from AAMSI's agent Sales Summit. - July 07, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Elizabeth Powers Named to Elite Women's Insurance List
Insurance Business America selects top 95 industry women for prestigious honor. - July 07, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Videos from Association's 2018 Medicare Supplement Sales Summit Made Available
Videos of sessions filmed at the 2018 National Medicare Supplement & Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit have been made available online from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 30, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin After Age 80, Reports AALTCI
A new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that most claims begin after policyholders turn age 80. - June 29, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Omnidya and Matic Insurance Partner to Save Consumers More Money on Home Insurance
Omnidya, a new platform that leverages Artificial Intelligence to provide consumers with the most cost-effective deals on insurance, travel, and more, will reach millions of people in the United States through their new partnership with Matic Insurance. Founded in 2014, Matic brokers home insurance... - June 27, 2018 - Omnidya
Thomas Insurance Advisors Hires New Insurance Broker
Travis Johnson brings more than 12 years of experience to the agency. - June 27, 2018 - Thomas Insurance Advisors
Glimp Now Offering New Comparison Service
Glimp is now offering Kiwis a new comparison service on their website - allowing Kiwis to find the best credit card deals on offer in New Zealand. - June 27, 2018 - Glimp
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Cape Coral Mother Received $2,500 Sweepstakes Winnings at Direct Auto & Life Insurance Store in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida mother of seven received a giant check on Friday, June 18, 2018, at the store's presentation ceremony. - June 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington Receives Upgrade from AM Best
Issuer Credit Rating Upgraded to bbb+ by A.M. Best Company - Effective June 19, 2018 - June 22, 2018 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington