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Georgette Kores Will Present at 8th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Georgette Kores, Lead for Global Wellness at World Fuel Services, will present at the 8th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress. The annual conference brings together professionals from across the world focused on human resources, benefits, corporate wellness and more to network, learn... - April 23, 2016 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Markham Insurance Broker, Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Ltd., Announces Spring Contest for Referrals
As part of Cornerstone’s continued dedication to giving back to the community, Cornerstone Insurance Brokers are now offering clients the opportunity to win cash in exchange for referring new customers to the Cornerstone website. - April 23, 2016 - Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd
Short-Term Care Insurance Policy Sales Grow 20 Percent National Study Finds
Findings from the first comprehensive industry study of short-term care insurance policies finds 2015 sales increased nearly 20 percent. Some 90 percent of buyers are age 61 or older reveals the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - April 22, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
New Day Underwriting Managers Selected One of the Best Places to Work for Third Consecutive Year
Leading Specialty Intermediary Ranked 14th in NJ by NJBIZ Magazine - April 21, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Missouri-Based Insurance Alliance Welcomes Newest Illlinois Member
Cordes Insurance Agency joins growing Missouri and Southern Illinois alliance. - April 20, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Evershore Financial Group Continues Growth, Announces New Presence, New Advisors in The Villages
Full Service Financial Advisory Firm Welcomes Two New Advisors and Opens New Office in The Villages. - April 20, 2016 - Evershore Financial Group
Roundstone Underwrites Provider-Sponsored Health Plan
Roundstone will provide insurance services for the Southeast First Option Health Plan, a provider-sponsored plan based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. - April 20, 2016 - Roundstone Management, Ltd.
Florida Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy Costs Vary by Up to 58 Percent Reports AAMSI
In Florida Medicare supplement insurance costs vary by up to 58 percent according to a survey released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 17, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Study Reinforces Long Term Care Insurance Marketing Opportunity
A just-published study revealing affluent Americans can expect to live longer lives highlights the importance of long-term care insurance planning shares the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 16, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care Insurance Expert to Speak at Free Kansas City Event
The head of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information will speak at the upcoming national Medicare Supplement insurance Summit in Kansas City. - April 15, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
SafeGuard Guaranty Announces New Retirement Planning Focused Website and Study Findings Revealing Millennials Attitudes Toward Retirement Saving
It’s Not Your Father’s Retirement Plan. Not surprisingly, Millennials view of saving for retirement is a lot different than their parents. - April 14, 2016 - SafeGuard Guaranty Corporation
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Adds New Member to Group
97-year-old Illinois insurance agency joins growing alliance. - April 13, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Short-Term Care Insurance Better Option for Consumers Over Age 70 Says NAC-STCi Director
Individuals who are age 70 or older who are concerned about the future cost of needing long-term care would be better served looking into short term care insurance sales says the head of the National Advisory Center for Short Term Care Information. - April 10, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Powers Insurance and Benefits Celebrates 25th Anniversary
St. Louis company grows to be one of the area's largest family owned independent agencies - April 09, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Alternative Service Concepts, a Third Party Administrator, Hires New Regional Claim Supervisor
Stephanie Krug Appointed to the Property & Casualty Position for National TPA. - April 09, 2016 - Alternative Service Concepts
Healthcare Reform Updates from IRS and HHS at Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress (EHBC) and the Health Care Reform Center & Policy Institute (HCRCPI) will host a “Healthcare Reform Updates” session on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. This session will be presented by Alan Tawshunsky, Principal, Tawshunsky Law... - April 08, 2016 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Globelink launches Redesigned Affiliate Programme Website and Increased Commissions
Globelink Travel Insurance presents its newly redesigned Affiliate Programme website and progressive commission plan. Anyone can become an affiliate The Globelink Affiliate Programme is available to anyone running a travel-related website, or social media group, or profile and who is looking to... - April 08, 2016 - Globelink International Ltd
Willis Programs Offers Specialized Property Owners Association Insurance Program
Willis Programs’ property owners association insurance program, “CommunityAssociationGuard,” was developed specifically to meet the unique exposures of master planned communities and large scale recreational planned communities. This program targets medium to large scale planned... - April 07, 2016 - Willis Programs
Binger Financial Services, LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with Aon Cornerstone
Binger Financial Services, LLC today announced its new partnership with Aon Cornerstone, a business unit of Aon plc (NYSE: AON) that fosters strategic alliances with minority business enterprises (MBEs). Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Binger Financial is a minority-owned firm with extensive... - April 06, 2016 - Binger Financial Services, LLC
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Price Index Makes National News
Consumers looking for local Medicare Supplement insurance agents learned of an outstanding online resource as the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's Find An Agent look-up made national news this week. - April 06, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Record Attendance at AAMSI's National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit
A record number of attendees will be present at the 2016 National Medicare Supplement insurance Summit, the national Medigap conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 05, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Siracusa Staffing & Leasing Redefines Working with P&C Agents... Again
Siracusa Staffing & Leasing is redefining the level and ability of P&C agents to work successfully with PEO brokers. SS&L is the brainchild of David Siracusa, the owner of ELS, who helped to grow that company into the premier PEO provider of the Southeast. Mr. Siracusa has brought his technological innovations and forward thinking mentality to this new company. He sees a void in the marketplace where no other PEO broker has previously gone and he intends to fill it. - April 04, 2016 - Siracusa Staffing & Leasing, LLC
Medicare Changes Can Boost Short-Term Care Insurance Sales Says NAC-STCi Director
Changes in Medicare payments will drive more people to need home care which boosts the potential for short term care insurance sales predicts the head of the National Advisory Center for Short Term Care Information. - April 04, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Local Social Security Consultant Explains Bipartisan Budget Act’s Changes to Social Security
New Social Security Claim Options can be Confusing for the Layman - April 02, 2016 - RMH Advisors, LLC
Dr. Dee W. Edington to Present at Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress in Washington D.C.
Dr. Dee W. Edington, Founder & CEO of Edington Associates and author of the books Biology of Physical Activity, Biological Awareness, Frontiers of Exercise Biology, The One Minute Manager Balances Work and Life, Zero Trends: Health as a Serious Economic Strategy and Shared Values-Shared... - April 01, 2016 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
IncomeAssure® Answers Call for Wage Insurance
Combined with state unemployment benefits, it provides up to 50% of former weekly salary when an individual is involuntarily unemployed. - April 01, 2016 - IncomeAssure
2016 Long Term Care Insurance Tax Guide Published by AALTCI
The 2016 guide to long-term care insurance tax deductible rules and benefits is being made available today from members of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 31, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Keais Records Service to Sponsor Medical Insurance Conference
Keais Records Service is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Crittenden Medical Insurance Conference for the second year in a row. The Conference will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Miami April 3-5. “We are thrilled to be sponsoring such an excellent conference. It's a great event... - March 28, 2016 - Keais Records Retrieval
Long Term Care Insurance Director to Speak at National Medicare Supplement Conference
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will be the kick-off speaker at the National Medicare Supplement Sales Summit for insurance agents taking place April 25th in Kansas City. - March 27, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Six Long Term Care Insurance Companies Report 2015 Sales Growth Says AALTCI Director
While overall sales of long-term care insurance declined in 2015, six insurers reported sales growth of as much as 62 percent reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 26, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Illinois Insurance Agency Joins Missouri Alliance
Mount Vernon, Illinois insurance agency to affiliate with growing alliance. - March 23, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
First National Short Term Care Insurance Sales Training Webinar Announced by NAC-STC
The first national sales training webinar hosted by the National Advisory Center for Short Term Care will help insurance agents discover how to market and sell short term care solutions. - March 19, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Barrie Auto Insurance Brokers, Cornerstone Insurance Brokers, Announce Full Range of Auto Insurance Policies
Residents of Barrie, as well as those throughout Ontario, have more choices in affordable automobile insurance through Cornerstone Insurance Brokers than ever before. - March 18, 2016 - Cornerstone Insurance Brokers Pvt Ltd
BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. Offering a Complete Range of Young Drivers Insurance Options
Barrie, ON-based leaders for a full range of vehicle insurance products, BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. are now inviting clients to review their vehicle insurance services for young drivers. The company’s team has comprehensive market experience and can help young drivers find affordable, high coverage policies that ensure they’re covered well on the roads across Ontario. It’s a professional service designed for the modern young driver. - March 18, 2016 - BeWiser Insurance Brokers
AALTCI Offers Gift Certificates for Leading Overseas Adventure Travel Companies
Ten gift certificates each worth $100 off an international land tour or cruise are being made available to insurance agents and the general public. The offer is being extended by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "We were fortunate to receive these gift rewards that we... - March 18, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Shoppers Voice Similar Concerns Reports AALTCI
Consumers considering long-term care insurance are concerned about current costs and future price increases reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 17, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
First Service Credit Union Purchases Site for New Branch
First Service CU will open branch on Spring Cypress Road, in Houston, following renovation. - March 16, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Holborn Assets Enters Shariah Market, Launches Islamic Window
Leading independently owned global financial advisory group based in UAE offers holistic Shariah wealth management and financial planning solutions. - March 16, 2016 - Holborn Assets
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Payout Potential Equals $800 Billion Reports AALTCI
The total potential payout of all long-term care insurance policies is over $800 Billion reports the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 16, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Synpulse Enters the UK Market
International consultancy continues its expansion and opens new office in London. - March 16, 2016 - Synpulse UK Ltd
Patient Safety Awareness Week at Center Stage for ICBioethics
"Improving patient safety must be more than monitoring to be sure medical errors are avoided. It must become part of an overall healthcare ethic within the organization." -- Dr. Kathy Detar Gennuso - March 12, 2016 - Institute of Consultative Bioethics
Insurance Alliance Member Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Liberal, Mo. insurance agency marks 20 years in business. - March 12, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Top 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance Companies Reported by AAMSI Director
The 10 largest insurance companies currently offering Medicare Supplement insurance was shared by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - March 12, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
BEST Congratulates Its New National Marketing Director, Stephen P. Clifford
BEST congratulates its new National Marketing Director. - March 10, 2016 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Car Rental Insurance Product Changes for 2016
Status Global Insurance have just announced Car Rental Insurance product changes for 2016. - March 10, 2016 - Status Global Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Explores Dynamics of the Changing PLL Marketplace
Leading Industry Experts Discuss Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Coverage & Role in Facilitating Transactions & Managing Financial & Operational/Legacy Environmental Risks - March 09, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Declined For Long Term Care Insurance? More Companies Offering Options Reports NACSTC.
With as many as 40 percent of long term care insurance applicants declined coverage due to health issues, a growing number of alternative options are gaining favor according to the National Advisory Center for Short Term Care Information. - March 09, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Diligent Benefits Further Strengthens Partnership with Avaya
Diligent Insurance Services will be one of the first companies to use the new, innovative OnAvaya™ - Google™ Cloud Platform. This will allow them to provide an even more efficient and seamless customer experience. - March 09, 2016 - Diligent Insurance Services
AALTCI's Long Term Care Insurance Sales Training Videos Help Educate Agents
Five training videos focused on marketing and selling long term care insurance were made available today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 09, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Willis Programs Offers Niche Pizza Delivery Insurance Program
Willis Programs’ pizza delivery insurance program, “PizzaGuard,” was developed specifically to meet the unique exposures of pizza delivery restaurants. - March 06, 2016 - Willis Programs