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RedSense Cyber Threat Intelligence Names New Head of Product
RedSense announced today the addition of industry veteran Andrew Klein as Head of Product. - October 09, 2023 - RedSense
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman Named Vice President at RT Specialty
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman has been named a vice president within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the practice’s new business, client retention, business-to-business efforts. “Bob has nearly 30 years of... - October 05, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
2024 Medicare Drug Plan Premium Costs Vary Widely for Seniors
A senior in Houston will pay monthly premiums as little as 50-cents for their 2024 stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan coverage. Or, they could pay as much as $108.30 monthly according to just-released data from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance... - October 05, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Two Agencies Join Valley Insurance Agency Alliance's Exclusive Marketing Program
Longtime alliance agencies Thomas Insurance Advisors and Wiley Insurance Agency to benefit from members-only service. - September 27, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Association Campaign to Connect Seniors with Local Medicare Agents for Fall AEP
To help seniors navigate the Medicare Maze the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance launched an awareness campaign in advance of this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment. “This is the most critical time of the year when millions of seniors need to evaluate their... - September 22, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Carisk Partners Named Winner to Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance and Rise Professionals 2023 Elite Internship Lists
Carisk® Partners Named Winner to Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance and Rise Professionals 2023 Elite Internship Lists. Two Time Winner Celebrates Outstanding Recognition as Best Place to Work and Intern. - September 20, 2023 - Carisk Partners
DEA and Telemedicine: East Coast Telepsychiatry's Push for Modernized Rules
On September 12 and 13, 2023, the DEA discussed telemedicine regulations. East Coast Telepsychiatry's representatives, Pierre Montalvo and Dan Golden, attended in Arlington, VA. Mr. Golden emphasized the importance of telemedicine in prescribing controlled substances. The 2008 Ryan Haight Act's regulations are outdated, prompting the DEA to reconsider after receiving a record of over 38,000 complaints. - September 18, 2023 - East Coast Telepsychiatry
Medicare Association Offers Insurance Agents 2023 AEP Publicity Kit
To support independent Medicare insurance agents seeking leads during the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has created the 2023 AEP Publicity Kit. “Independent insurance agents face formidable competition from companies... - September 11, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Creates New Development Role
Michael Thornton was appointed as Book Management Coach for growing alliance. - September 06, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Save Significantly When Switching Drug Plans During Medicare AEP
Seniors saved $700 or more by switching prescription drug plans during Medicare’s prior Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) according to a just-conducted survey by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) provides... - August 30, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
CalPro ADAS Solutions and Collabtic Announce Integration Agreement
CalPro ADAS Solutions, LLC and Fieldpulse, LLC have announced an agreement whereby CalPro’s ADAS IdentiScan® product will run on the Collabtic Software Platform. CalPro’s Patented ADAS IdentiScan® is the first technology used in the ADAS identification and calibration market for... - August 26, 2023 - CalPro ADAS Solutions
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Glowing Customer Review for Exceptional Service
Morgan Elite Specialist Services, a leading provider of public insurance adjusting services, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a highly positive customer review highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to exceptional service and client satisfaction. The review, penned by a valued... - August 25, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Jeff Slivka & Executive Team Members of RT Specialty’s Environmental & Construction Professional Practice to Speak at 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), and other RT ECP team members will address professional liability challenges and issues at the 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) to be held from November 12 -15, 2023 at the... - August 23, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
As Home and Auto Insurance Prices Surge, Woop Insurance, a Philadelphia Start-Up, Offers Consumers a Solution
Woop Insurance’s new product - Insurance Dashboard - gives consumers a free personalized evaluation of their insurance policy that allows members to understand the current insurance market and their policy costs and coverage, to make informed decisions for the best coverage and price. - August 17, 2023 - Its Woop
C Williams Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
St. Louis agency owner Chad Williams brings 12 years of experience to his new company. - August 16, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carisk Partners Welcomes New Hires to Strengthen and Expand Team
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce the strategic addition of several talented professionals to its growing team. These appointments come at an opportune time for Carisk, furthering the company’s ability to drive results across its growing portfolio of products and services. The new team members bring a diverse range of expertise and experience, enhancing Carisk’s innovative solutions for its client partners and patients. - August 14, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Certificate Exchange Launches New Corporate Identity and Website
One of the nation's leading providers of solutions for managing and transmitting Certificates of Insurance electronically, launches a new corporate identity and website. - August 10, 2023 - Certificate Exchange
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Awarded Coveted 5-Star Review, Setting New Standards in Customer Satisfaction
Morgan Elite Specialist Services (MESS), a leading innovator in public adjusting, proudly announces the reception of a stellar 5-star review from a happy client, solidifying its position as a customer-centric organization committed to excellence. The glowing review comes as a result of MESS's... - August 06, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Empowering Inmates for a Successful Future - myObamacare TN Launches Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in Williamson County
myObamacare Tennessee, a prominent provider of quality health insurance education and enrollment services, is excited to unveil its groundbreaking Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in TN. R-HIP is a vital initiative designed to equip inmates with essential resources upon their release from the Williamson County Jail empowering them for a successful transition back into society. The program will be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month and is open to all inmates approaching release. - July 27, 2023 - myObamacare
Carisk Partners Named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2023 for Third Consecutive Year Consistency at Carisk Drives Employee Satisfaction
Carisk Partners, a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Best Places to Work in 2023. This is the third consecutive year awarded for Carisk who has been consistently ranked in the top third of the Best Places to Work list. Carisk is... - July 26, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Wigen Financial Services LLC, and Founder James R. Wigen Announces Name Change to Independent Financial Management LLC or IFM
Wigen Financial Services LLC, a registered investment advisor representative announced today that it has changed its name to Independent Financial Management LLC or IFM. Founder of IFM, James R. Wigen, changed the name to better represent the growth his company will experience with hiring new financial advisors, and did not want them growing their business under his last name. - July 24, 2023 - Independent Financial Management LLC
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Giovanni Favazza
Favazza named Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor at one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - July 13, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Andrew Donaldson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Andrew (AJ) Donaldson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - July 06, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Morgan Elite Customer Service Continues to Generate Happy Clients
MESS aids another client in securing the claim settlement they deserve. - July 05, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Celebrates Outstanding Customer Success and 5-Star Review in Public Insurance Adjusting
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 21, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
New Payroll Service Quote Tool
Corporate Payroll Services, one of the largest independent payroll providers in the U.S. with over 7,000 business customers, has released a new online tool for anyone to get an instant quote for their payroll services. - June 13, 2023 - Corporate Payroll Services
Joseph Berry Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Joseph Berry has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - June 13, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Personal Foundation Coach
Trish Von Ruden brings more than 20 years of insurance industry expertise to the growing alliance. - June 10, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Rave 5-Star Review for Outstanding Customer Assistance
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 07, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes, Hires Team Members
Amy Russell promoted to Lead Pod Marketer and Michael Welch named Commercial Marketer. - June 02, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Introducing HOA-Reviews.com: Empowering Homeowners and Renters with Transparent Community Feedback
Do you experience frustration and a sense of powerlessness with respect to your building’s HOA? HOA-Reviews.com, an innovative online platform, is changing the way homeowners and renters interact with and evaluate their Homeowners Association (HOA). HOAs play a crucial role in managing and... - May 26, 2023 - HOA-Reviews
SAN Group Recognizes Top Achievers at Annual Business Meeting
Awards were presented on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA. - May 25, 2023 - SAN Group
Stefania Ruggieri Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Stefania Ruggieri has been named an account manager at RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the underwriting and day-to-day servicing of the organization’s book of business as well as assisting in the development... - May 17, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Drew Jaboor
Jaboor to provide computer and software networks support for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - May 11, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC Wins Silver Stevie Award for Financial Services Company of the Year
Morgan Elite Specialist Service wins another award for their outstanding service as Public Insurance Adjusters. - May 05, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
North American Pet Insurance Industry Surpasses $3.5 Billion
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today released its 2023 State of the Industry (SOI) Report showing the North American pet health insurance sector grew by 23.5% in In-Force GWP over 2022. This year’s SOI Report highlights a number of noteworthy industry... - May 04, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Business Development Specialist
Zac Bilyeu to focus on creating initiatives that strategically capture additional growth opportunities. - May 03, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Evan Quinn Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Evan Quinn has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the customer service activities and growth of the practice’s Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) line of business as well as... - May 02, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Van De Mark Agency Announces New Financial Service to Help Business Owners Claim Accurate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
Van De Mark Agency has announced a new financial service designed to help business owners accurately claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The ERTC is a valuable source of cash for businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but many businesses have not been able to claim the full credit due to the complexity of the rules and the requirements for documentation. - May 01, 2023 - Van De Mark Agency
MaxMind Launches an Affiliate Program for Developers, Integrators, and Platforms
MaxMind launches an affiliate program for businesses who develop applications, plugins, and platforms that analyze IP traffic and help users detect online fraud. - April 29, 2023 - MaxMind, Inc.
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with WeeCompany
Global Excel a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces that it has acquired a significant position in WeeSystems SAPI de CV (WeeCompany), a LatAm based InsurTech that connects the various players in healthcare ecosystems through their automated digital platforms. - April 27, 2023 - Global Excel Management
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers Launches a Directory Site for Notaries & Related Industries
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers, a leader in providing comprehensive services in the notary, legal and financial services space, has launched a new directory site NobleLegalPros.com. - April 25, 2023 - Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Bill Kaatman
Kaatman named Director of Enterprise Development for growing insurance alliance. - April 23, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Top-10 Medicare Advantage Plans Dominate Market
The top-10 Medicare Advantage plans dominate the growing MA market according to information shared today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “While there are several hundred plans competing for Medicare Advantage enrollments, the top few really dominate,”... - April 19, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rachael Neary Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Rachael Neary has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. She is responsible for assisting in the development of risk management programs designed to protect property owners, developers and shareholders from the... - April 18, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Association's Directory of Local Medicare Agents Achieves Milestone
The number of seniors accessing the Medicare insurance Association's directory of local Medicare insurance agents reached a record during the first quarter of 2023. - April 15, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Luebbering Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
32-year-old insurance agency becomes a part of growing alliance. - April 13, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Kudzu Names Rob D’Oria (Co-Founder and CTO) as Its New CEO
Kudzu Software Inc., an Atlanta-based forms migration, reimagination, and ideation platform is pleased to announce that Co-founder and CTO Rob D’Oria has been promoted to CEO. Former CEO, Ron Douglass, will be transitioning into the newly created role of President & COO, where he will... - April 05, 2023 - Kudzu Software, Inc.
Texas Medicare Insurance Rates Vary Most for Turning 65 Seniors Reports AAMSI
Everything is bigger in Texas. That includes the difference between the lowest and highest available premiums for Medicare Supplement insurance. “A man turning 65 this year in Houston can pay as little as $125 or as much as $350 monthly for Medigap Plan G coverage,” reports Jesse... - April 01, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Don’t Overlook Medicare Insurance Tax Deductions Advises AAMSI
Medicare eligible seniors who itemize their tax deductions should not overlook the many eligible Medicare-related expenses. “Some 15 million Americans itemize deductions on their federal tax returns,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - March 31, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance