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Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Risk Manager
Keith Goode will handle commercial accounts in Colorado for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - December 17, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Partners with NARSSA
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) has announced a special partnership with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA). “Our two organizations both work to educate consumers and support insurance professionals,” states Jesse... - December 15, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Reports Significant AEP Increase in Website Traffic
A record number of consumers visited the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s website during the just-concluded Medicare Open Enrollment period. “Website traffic increased 19% during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) compared to last year’s... - December 11, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Prescription Savings Tip for Seniors with Medicare Drug Plans Suggested by AAMSI
Seniors with stand-alone Medicare drug plan coverage have a little-known opportunity to save suggests the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 23 million seniors have Medicare Part D drug plan coverage and many can expect to pay more for their medications... - December 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty Senior Executives Address Environmental & Construction-Related Liability & Insurance Trends at 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, the President of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), headed a trio of RT ECP presenters, who addressed the latest industry-related exposures, liability and risk management trends at the 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference held at The... - December 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Agents Scramble During Last Week of Open Enrollment Reports AAMSI
Medicare agents are gearing up for a hectic final week of Medicare Open Enrollment according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The number of seniors searching online for a local Medicare insurance agent during Open Enrollment is up 16% over last... - December 03, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Welcomes Jim McGlauflin as Regional Vice President
McGlauflin will lead business development in Eastern New York. - December 02, 2022 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increase Data Shared by Association
Updated information focused on long-term care insurance rate increases has been shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Inflation is not the cause of rate increases," cites Jesse Slome, director of the organization. “There are a variety of factors that... - November 10, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Association Promotes Discount Code for Single Women Booking International Tours
American women rank first in solo traveling with over 70 percent of women taking solo vacations according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “More older women have traveled alone or are planning to travel alone in 2023,” states Jesse Slome,... - November 09, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT ECP Introduces Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Quoting Program
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (ECP) of RT Specialty has introduced a Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Quoting Program that provides agents, brokers and their customers with expedient coverage for the discovery of new pollution conditions at fixed locations. Offered by... - November 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan Rated a 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plan by CMS for the Second Year in a Row
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan with a 5 out of 5-star rating for 2023. This accolade is the second year in a row AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan has received the highest quality rating. - November 08, 2022 - AultCare
Woodland Insurance Agency Joins SAN Group
Massachusetts agency has been a thriving presence in the community for nearly 40 years. - November 07, 2022 - SAN Group
Medicare Insurance Association Plans Launch of Facebook Initiative for Agents
Over half of Baby Bookers currently utilize Facebook as a source for financial information according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Facebook is the primary social media platform used by seniors when it comes to financial-related matters,”... - November 07, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Phoenix Seniors Have Most Medicare Drug Plan Choice Reports AAMSI
Seniors in Phoenix have the most stand-alone Medicare drug plans available for 2023 according to an analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Once a year Medicare encourages individuals to review their coverage because plans change starting... - November 04, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Echelon Financial Announces the Launch of Their New Website, EchelonFinancial.com, and the "Keep Austin Wealthy" Blog
Retirement Planning for Individuals and Couples Over Age 50. - November 03, 2022 - Echelon Financial
Lead Generation World Launches Lead Buyer Certification Program
The LGW Lead Buyer Certification Program is an ongoing learning curriculum through designated conference and webinar sessions that will ensure lead buyers have the knowledge to be successful with buying and generating leads. - November 02, 2022 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Provides Free Awareness Month Banners
National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) kicks off next week. To help insurance professionals create awareness the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is releasing a series of social media banners. "A grassroots effort focused on consumers is vital and that’s why... - October 29, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Seniors Taking Prescription Drugs Need to Check 2023 Medicare Drug Plans Advises AAMSI
Prices for a record number of prescription drugs increased in 2022 according to data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Most drug plans renew once a year in January at which time they can charge more for various medications,” explains Jesse... - October 28, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Association Medicare Drug Plan Online Comparison Tool Sees Record Usage
A record number of consumers are accessing an online Medicare drug plan comparison tool made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of seniors have the opportunity to switch Medicare drug plans during Medicare Open Enrollment,” shares... - October 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Receives National Recognition
St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agency named Midwest's "Best Agency to Work For" by Insurance Journal. - October 24, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Increased Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Reported by AALTCI
Increased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance have been announced for 2023 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “One of the little-known benefits for certain long-term care insurance is the ability to deduct some or all of the cost during... - October 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Seniors Seeking Local Medicare Insurance Agents Online for Open Enrollment Assistance Grows Significantly Reports AAMSI
The number of seniors using an online directory to find local Medicare insurance agents has increased by 97 percent since the start of this year’s Open Enrollment reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "The deluge of Medicare mailers sent out for AEP... - October 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Awareness Month Logo
November is national Long-Term Care Awareness Month. To support insurance professionals using the month to create awareness, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has released the 2022 LTCAM banner. "The month was established in 2001 to create heightened awareness of the... - October 19, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Flightcare Global
Global Excel Management Inc. (Global Excel), a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority ownership in Blue Sky Health Pty Ltd (trading as Flightcare Global), an innovative company providing a range of technology-based... - October 18, 2022 - Global Excel Management
Seniors Save When Switching Medicare Drug Plans Reports AAMSI
The typical senior switching their Medicare drug plan (Part D) coverage can expect to save between $500 and $700 yearly according to a report released today. "Medicare drug plan savings can be significantly more for some," shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for... - October 14, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Commercial Lines Coach
Linsey Morris earns promotion after working at sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management for nearly 10 years. - October 13, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Avoid Paying Drug Price Increases Advises Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Over 3,000 drugs experienced price increases in 2022. Many will likely cost more again in 2023. Seniors on Medicare can avoid paying higher prices in the coming year advises the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The vast majority of prescription drug price... - October 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Lexington National Promotes Mark Holtschneider to President
Lexington National Insurance Corporation today announced that Mark. T. Holtschneider has been promoted to President. Ronald Frank will remain as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Holtschneider is a CPA and an attorney. Prior to joining Lexington National in 2004, he worked at... - October 07, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Chris Sullivan
Sullivan named Commercial Practice Leader for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - October 01, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Alex Ilgner Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Alex Ilgner has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since joining the company in 2021, Ilgner has successfully assisted with the new business, marketing, and account management efforts of the organization’s... - September 29, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Lexington National Insurance Corporation Hires Susan Jordan as Senior Vice President of Commercial Surety
Lexington National is excited to announce that Susan Jordan is now leading their commercial surety business. Susan joins Lexington National with 30+ years of experience. Most recently, Susan was the Regional Surety Leader at Westfield Insurance. Susan has a specific expertise in probate and... - September 26, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers Launches New Book About Its Unique Business Model
Due to popular demand, Florida-based company shares its secrets following success of innovative mobile notary business. - September 23, 2022 - Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
RT Specialty Trio of Presenters to Speak at 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
RT Specialty Speakers to Highlight the Latest Risk Management Solutions Available for Insuring Against Large Infrastructure, PFAS and Design-Build Liability Exposures. - September 20, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medisys Data Solutions Inc. Signs a Contract with a Leading Wound Care Center in Delaware
Hiring Medisys Data professionals can increase income by 30%, cut operational costs by 50%, and submit clean claims for the first time by 98% with other benefits. - September 16, 2022 - Medisys Data Solutions Inc
Lexington National Insurance Corporation and Allianz Partners Announce Reinsurance Agreement
Lexington National Insurance Corporation is pleased to announce a reinsurance arrangement with Allianz Partners covering OEM warranties and vehicle service contracts in the United States. “The combination of Lexington National’s A - AM Best rating, agility and expertise in CLIPs,... - September 12, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Medigap Persistency Data Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Seniors who purchase Medicare Supplement (Medigap) coverage appear to be satisfied with their plan choice according to a study just conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medigap persistency is a measure of plan satisfaction,” says Jesse... - September 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Two Commercial Marketers
Amy DelGrosso and Dawn Lawson bring decades of experience to insurance alliance. - September 10, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Will Benefit from Legislation Moving Forward Predicts AALTCI
The just released final text of the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act maintains the positive feature that will increase sales of long-term care insurance predicts the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The bipartisan measure passed the Senate committee in June and... - September 10, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
WellAI Announces the Availability of the Self-Learning AI-Driven Medical Information Engine and Diagnostic Health Assistant
Delivering Innovation through the most advanced machine learning and AI driven medical information engine and Diagnostic solution to healthcare and insurance organizations. - September 09, 2022 - WellAI
Benefit Resource Acquires North Coast Administrators and Signals Expansion in the Great Lakes Region
Benefit Resource (BRI), a leading provider of innovative and dedicated administration of tax-free benefits programs, announced today the acquisition of North Coast Administrators (NCA), an Ohio-based administrator of consumer-directed benefits and benefit continuation services. “North Coast... - September 08, 2022 - Benefit Resource
RT Specialty Surveys Book of Business to Reveal PLL Limit of Liability Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently reviewed its book of business during 2020 and 2021 to determine the limits of liability on the Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) policies typically purchased by virtually every industry that owns, leases,... - September 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
MedMal Direct Names VP of Claims
MedMal Direct Insurance Company (“MDIC”), the direct-to-physician medical professional liability insurance carrier, announces Steven Carey as its new Vice President of Claims, effective immediately. Steven Carey’s promotion follows the recent addition of Jeremy Leal as Sr. Claims... - September 02, 2022 - MedMal Direct Insurance Co
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Three New Team Members
Sierra Brown, Maggie Stringer, and Crystal Swanigan join one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - August 31, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Chicago Medicare Insurance Agents Promoted by American Association
Medicare insurance agents across Cook County which includes Chicago are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Cook County is the nation’s second most populous county with many Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse Slome, director of the... - August 26, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Daniel Wilhelm Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniel Wilhelm has been promoted to senior account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since 2018, he has been responsible for supporting the new business, marketing, and client renewal efforts of the team’s senior... - August 25, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Agents in Houston Promoted by Association
Medicare insurance agents across Harris County which includes Houston are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Harris County is the third largest county in the United States and has a large population of Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse... - August 25, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Online Medicare Insurance Resource Center Added by Association
A comprehensive Medicare insurance resource center has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We wanted to make it easy to find the most current and relevant data regarding all aspects of Medicare insurance plans,” explains Jesse Slome, director... - August 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty’s Book of Business Provides Inside Look Into CPrL Policy Purchase Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently analyzed its Contractor’s Professional Liability (CPrL) book of business during 2020-2021 to determine the limits of liability purchased by specialty trade and general contractors nationwide. The... - August 18, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Part D Premiums Vary Widely Reports Association
An individual could pay as little as $6.90 to as much as $178.30 in monthly premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan coverage according to the 2022 Part D Price Index released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in... - August 18, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Bailey Family Insurance Receives Top Illinois Award
Springfield, Illinois agency named 2021 Insurance Agency of the Year.Valley - August 12, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance