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Nevada Insurance Enrollment Marketplace Presents Customizable Private Health Insurance Exchange Technology
Now offering businesses the ability to participate in one of the fastest growing trends in group health insurance. A defined contribution health plan is an alternative to traditional group health insurance plans and are growing rapidly in popularity. Rather than paying a portion, or all of the premium, under a defined contribution health insurance plan, an employer can offer a fixed dollar amount each month for employees to use to pay for their choice of individual health insurance. - March 08, 2014 - Shelly Rogers, Las Vegas Health Insurance Agent
The Starr Group Hires Karen Bartholomew as Group Benefits Account Manager
With over 32 years of experience in the insurance industry, Karen Bartholomew joins The Starr Group. - March 08, 2014 - The Starr Group
Long Term Care Insurance Association Makes National News with Tax Tip
An innovative tax planning strategy has generated widespread positive media exposure for the Association for Long Term Care Insurance, the leading industry authority. - March 07, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Physician Malpractice Insurance – Policies Available at Fair Prices
One cost of becoming a physician is the need to carry malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance comes in a variety of forms and the costs vary according to state and practice field. For physicians who are in the market for malpractice insurance, there are a few things that Physician Malpractice Insurance 360 suggests considering during the purchase. - March 07, 2014 - physician malpractice insurance 360
Long Term Care Insurance Association Posts Agent Video
A new tutorial video posted by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance helps agents participating in the 2014 National Long Term Care Sales Summit. - March 05, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
WealthPrep.ca Launches an Online Personal Finance Resource for Canadians
New personal finance website connects Canadians to financial advice and support. - March 03, 2014 - WealthPrep
New Integrated Conference Tracks Announced ~ 6th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress, Sept 20-24
New Integrated Conference Tracks Delivering Benefit Strategies Destined to Help you Succeed - March 01, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
The Corporate Health & Wellness Association Announces New Corporate Fitness and Nutrition Conference
The Corporate Health & Wellness Association (CHWA) will unveil a new conference track at the upcoming 6th Annual Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress focusing on corporate fitness and nutrition. Within onsite fitness centers, employers are offering exercise programs created by... - February 28, 2014 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Long Term Care Insurance Association Conference Announces Sponsor
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance announced that Lincoln Financial Group is sponsoring the organization's first virtual insurance conference and expo. - February 27, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
California Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Reveals Much Says AALTCI
A just-published report reveals valuable insights into long term care insurance Partnership plans reports the head of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 26, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increase Reporting Distorted Says AALTCI
A growing number of consumers mistakenly believe their long term care insurance premiums will be increased every year or two reports the head of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Overseas Adventure Travel Discount Offered by American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
A bonus 10 percent discount on overseas adventure travel tours for members and affiliated individuals has been announced by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 21, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Should Long Term Care Insurance Cost Women More Asks AALTCI Director
The director of the Association for Long Term Care Insurance addresses the controversy surrounding women paying more for long term care insurance protection. - February 19, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Campus Evolution Villages Retained to Manage Two Properties Serving Students at Penn State's Hazelton, PA Campus
Campus Evolution Villages, LLC announces today that Oritani Bank has retained it to manage 148 beds at two student-housing assets serving students at Penn State University. - February 19, 2014 - Campus Evolution
BMA Announces FSA Store Partnership
Benefit Management Administrators (BMA), a San Antonio, TX- based third-party administrator today announces a new partnership with FSA Store, a New York based e-commerce website for healthcare. BMA’s partnership with FSA Store brings plan members a one-stop shop for healthcare products that... - February 15, 2014 - BMA
Campus Evolution Debuts Low-Deductible, Low-Cost Renters Insurance for College Students Nationwide
Student Renter's Insurance is the First of Many New Campus Evolution Student-Centric Services Offered Under the CEXTRA Brand - February 14, 2014 - Campus Evolution
Benefit Innovators, Inc. Now Providing Updated Pay or Play Analysis
Benefit Innovators, a national actuarial and compliance consulting firm, announced today that it is now offering an updated Pay or Play Analysis service in response to new guidelines and regulation released this week. With employer shared responsibility penalties beginning in 2015 for employers... - February 14, 2014 - Benefit Innovators
Long Term Care Insurance Association Addresses False Facts
Consumers seeking long term care insurance information are increasingly being faced with misleading and false facts reports the Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 13, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Director Addresses CalPERS Long Term Care Insurance Launch
California insurance agents can anticipate inquiries about the CalPERS long term care insurance program says the director of the Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 11, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Comparing CalPERS Long Term Care Insurance Costs Can Yield Savings Reports AALTCI
The relaunch of the CalPERS long term care insurance program is welcome but comparisons may benefit consumers reports the Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 09, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Costs Vary 116 Percent AALTCI Reports
The cost for virtually identical long term care insurance purchased today can vary by as much as 114 percent according to the Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 08, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
California Broker Magazine Supports Virtual Long Term Care Insurance Expo
California Broker magazine is working together with the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance to promote the first broadcast from the 2014 National Long Term Care Sales Summit. - February 07, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $7.5 Billion in Claim Benefits
Americans received some $7.5 billion in long term care insurance benefit payments in 2013 according to the Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - February 06, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Mounts Longevity Risk Campaign
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance plans to mount a yearlong awareness campaign focused on Longevity Risk, the consequences of living a long life. - February 04, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Annuity Sales Sessions Set for AALTCI's Long Term Care Insurance Conference
Sessions focused on the growth of annuities with long term care insurance benefits will be a focus at the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's national sales summit. - February 02, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Benefit Innovators Survey
Benefit Innovators, a national actuarial and compliance consulting firm is conducting an actuarial services survey targeted to group health brokers, consultants and administrators. Participants have a chance to win a prize by simply completing the 5 minute survey and providing a contact email... - February 02, 2014 - Benefit Innovators
Insurance Fishing Offers Consumer Tips for How to Find Affordable Insurance Quotes Online
St. Louis website announces ways to save time, effort in searching for quotes. - January 31, 2014 - Insurance Fishing
Seniors Can Avoid Tax Penalty Advises Long Term Care Insurance Association
Seniors overlook ways to reduce taxes and avoid significant tax penalties reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's director Jesse Slome. - January 31, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS to Exhibit at PARMA 2014 Annual Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will be exhibiting at the Public Agency Risk Managers Association 2014 Annual Conference in San Jose, CA. - January 31, 2014 - Exigis, LLC.
Telephonic Tobacco/Smoking Cessation Program Now Available That Meets PPACA Standards
WellChoice, Inc. a business specializing in innovative and creative corporate wellness and disease management programs is pleased to announce a one of a kind employer sponsored telephonic tobacco/smoking cessation program. The purpose of the WellChoice, Inc. telephonic Tobacco/Smoking Cessation... - January 30, 2014 - WellChoice, Inc.
2014 Long Term Care Insurance Price Index Published
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance has just released its annual policy cost study. - January 30, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Makes Significant Investment in Calgary-based groupSource LP
GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions and Gary Mitchell, a highly respected professional in the group benefits industry, have jointly acquired group insurance provider groupSource LP. - January 29, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
South Coast Surety Announces 2013 as a Banner Year
South Coast Surety closed out 2013 strongly, posting its largest year ever in premium and commission production. For the first time in South Coast Surety’s nearly 20 years of operation they generated more than $8 million in premium, with a near 50/50 split of contract and commercial bond production. This was accomplished while growing both the gross and net volume by more than 10%. - January 28, 2014 - South Coast Surety
Sompo Japan Foundation Commits Total of 2.7 Million Yen for Social Welfare Programs in ASEAN Countries
Sompo Japan Foundation makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to improve overseas social welfare. Upon soliciting applications from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that carry out social welfare activities in ASEAN member nations, the Foundation has decided to provide a total of about 2.7 million Yen. - January 28, 2014 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
SIA Group Acquires Parkway Insurance Services
Full-Service Insurance Agency Expands Market Presence in Western North Carolina Through Purchase of Lenoir-Based Agency - January 25, 2014 - SIA Group
5,000 Expected for Long Term Care Insurance Virtual Conference
Some 5,000 insurance and financial professionals are expected to participate in the long term care insurance's first virtual national conference being broadcast by Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos. - January 25, 2014 - Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos
Sixteen States Still Offer Unisex Long Term Care Insurance Rates Reports AALTCI
The nation's leading long term care insurance companies still charge equal premiums to men and women in 16 states according to an American Association for Long Term Care Insurance analysis. - January 24, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Times Square Billboard Promoting Long Term Care Insurance News Featured Jesse Slome, Director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance
To promote heightened awareness of the importance of long term care insurance a Times Square billboard was utilized by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. "Consumer awareness and education is our number one priority and the world's crossroads is the ideal place to start... - January 23, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Two More Hospitals Receive Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission Thanks to Accelero Health Partners
Accelero Health Partners helps two more hospitals to receive Disease-Specific Certification for their Orthopedic Service Lines. - January 23, 2014 - Accelero Health Partners
OK Tire Chooses GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to Provide New Employee Benefits Plan
K Tire Stores Inc. chose GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions to provide their employee benefits plan, GroupHEALTH CEO Matt Houghton announced today. The plan will roll out on February 1, 2014 to over 450 employees. GroupHEALTH North, a GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions Advisor Partner from Prince George,... - January 23, 2014 - GroupHEALTH
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Discuss New Contractor Professional Liability Trends at Annual AGC Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm, is scheduled to join industry experts in a panel discussion on new trends in contractor professional... - January 22, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
2014 Long Term Care Insurance Costs Reported in New Association Video
Options and costs for long term care insurance purchased by a typical couple are explored in a new video produced by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - January 21, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
40 Sessions Set for Association's Virtual Long Term Care Insurance Conference
Some 40 workshops and keynotes have been set for the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's first virtual LTC Sales Summit, the industry's first virtual online conference. - January 18, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mike Powell Insurance®, Recognized by Safeco® Insurance for Excellence and Performance
Company Honors Agents through New Founder’s Program. - January 17, 2014 - Mike Powell Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Price Index Makes News
The initial release of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's 2014 Price Index generates positive media coverage is some 400 news outlets. - January 17, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
IMS Campaign Supports Long Term Care Insurance Association Virtual Summit
A national advertising campaign undertaken by Insurance Media Services will create awareness for the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance's first virtual sales conference. - January 16, 2014 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mara Majeeda Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has named Mara Majeeda as an account manager within the company’s Construction Practice. “Mara’s hire reflects New Day’s ongoing... - January 15, 2014 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
New Website Focuses on DBA Insurance Coverage for US Government and Military Contracts Overseas
Worldwide Risk Management is pleased to announce the launch of their new website www.dbainsurancecoverage.com. This new website will focus solely on Defense Base Act insurance, or DBA insurance, from providing extensive industry information through to visitors being able to obtain quotes for... - January 15, 2014 - Worldwide Risk Management Inc.
Virtual Insurance Conferences and Expos Media Sponsors Announced
Two major media groups have agreed to partner with Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos for the entity's first broadcast from the 2014 long term care Sales Summit. - January 11, 2014 - Virtual Insurance Conferences & Expos
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Named One of the 2014 Best Companies to Work for in New York State
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc., a full service Insurance/Risk Management Agency, has been named one of the Best Companies to work for in New York State for 2014. Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. celebrated its 85th anniversary in September, 2013 and has been a thriving New York State business... - January 10, 2014 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.