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Foursurance Agency, LLC Joins SAN Group
Previously a single-carrier agency, Foursurance made their transition to an independent insurance agency, effective August 1, 2022. - August 12, 2022 - SAN Group
Consumers Should Compare Medicare Drug Plans Advises Association
Many of the 50 million Americans with Medicare prescription drug plans fail to compare available options reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare drug plans are a real benefit for millions of seniors,” shares Slome. “But consumers have as many... - August 11, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Watkins Insurance Group Launches Teacher Support Program with School Supplies Giveaway
Austin’s Largest Privately-Owned Insurance Agency Furthers Its Commitment to Education in Central Texas - August 11, 2022 - Watkins Insurance Group
Website Traffic to Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory Grows Reports AAMSI
The number of consumers accessing the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website has grown by 13.5 percent for the period January 1 through July 31, 2022. “Consumers are accessing the Association’s online directory listing local Medicare insurance agents,”... - August 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty Reviews OPPI Book of Business to Determine Industry Limit of Liability Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently surveyed the book of business of its Owner’s Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) policyholders to provide agents and brokers with a comparative analysis of the limits of liability purchased by... - August 09, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Missouri Fire Department Awarded Life-Saving Rescue Resources
West Plains Fire Department is one of 265 rural fire departments to receive a grain rescue tube and training through Nationwide's Grain Bin Safety campaign. - August 05, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Tom Lizotte Named SAN Group Chief Operating Officer
Larry Rose, current Chief Operating Officer, will continue as SAN Group President. - August 04, 2022 - SAN Group
AM Best Affirms Financial Strength Rating of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Following its annual review, the AM Best Company has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A-, Excellent for Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington. - July 29, 2022 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Husband-and-Wife Insurance Team
Mark and Deanna Sherman join one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - July 29, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Drew Rothman Promoted to Senior Consultant at RT Specialty
Drew Rothman has been promoted to senior consultant in the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2018, Rothman has worked with agents and brokers to analyze, negotiate, and assess the risk management strategies available to general... - July 28, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Claims Problem Assistance
Consumers with questions regarding their long-term care insurance claims are being assisted as part of a new initiative undertaken by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People who purchased long-term care insurance years ago are starting to need benefits and starting to... - July 28, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Turning 65 Seniors Increasingly Favor Lower Cost Medigap Options
When it comes to choosing Medicare Supplement plan options, new-to-Medicare beneficiaries are opting for lower cost plans according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 11,000 Americans turn 65 every day and become eligible for Medicare,”... - July 23, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Texas Medicare Insurance Agents Sought by Association
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking independent Medicare agents in El Paso, Lubbock and Albuquerque, New Mexico. “The Association makes available a free online resource used daily by consumers to find local Medicare agents in their area,” explains... - July 21, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Skew Younger Due to Washington Program Reports AALTCI
Ages when individuals purchased long-term care insurance dropped in 2021 according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The change can be fully attributed to the fact that younger people in the State of Washington applied in record numbers in... - July 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
innoviHealth® Expands Library of Digital and Printed Medical Coding Books
Comprehensive Library Supports Breadth of Customer Healthcare Education Needs by Supplementing innoviHealth’s Extensive Book Inventory and Software Solutions with Partner Offerings - July 19, 2022 - innoviHealth
RT Specialty Surveys Book of Business to Identify Leading Causes of Construction-related Claims
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) of RT Specialty recently surveyed its Contractor’s Professional Liability (CPrL) book of business to determine the leading cause of claims from 2020 to 2021. The review revealed that the majority of CPrL claims on their book... - July 19, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Empire Insurance Hires Director of Sales
Empire Insurance Brokers, headquartered in Everett, WA, recently hired Christina Graham as Director of Sales. As Empire has expanded its footprint across Washington and Oregon, there was a need to consolidate sales activities under direct management to allow for better growth and optimization... - July 19, 2022 - Empire Insurance Brokers
Nearly Half of Oldest Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Are Declined by Insurers Reports AALTCI
Nearly half of individuals who apply for traditional long-term care insurance after age 70 have their applications declined by an insurer according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Consumers simply are not aware of the need to health-qualify... - July 17, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT Specialty’s Book of Business Reveals Environmental and Pollution-Related Claims Trends
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) of RT Specialty recently surveyed its book of business for several of its environmental and pollution-related insurance lines to determine the leading causes of claims from 2020 to 2021. The analysis revealed that the highest... - July 12, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Two Team Members
Jessica Berry and Jessica Johnson join growing insurance alliance. - July 08, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Insurance Association Announces Agent Publicity Toolkit
The 2022 Medicare Agent Publicity Toolkit will be made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Independent agents and brokers promoting Medicare solutions have to compete with the millions of dollars spent on celebrity spokespeople appearing daily on... - July 07, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Association Encourages New York Medicare Insurance Comparisons
Too few New York seniors are doing a good job of comparing their Medicare insurance options suggests the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is an incredible program benefiting seniors but many people are paying too much or not in plans... - June 30, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
John "Jack" Tulaney Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
John “Jack” Tulaney has been named an account administrator in the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - June 29, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Costs in Chicago Vary Reports Association
A Chicago-area woman turning age 65 can pay as little as $110 or as much as $240 monthly for Medigap Plan G coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance 2022 Medicare Price Index. “Medicare is beloved by millions of American seniors but it clearly is one... - June 29, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appraisal Modernization Leader Accurate Group Chooses PropMix for Its Valuation Analytics
PropMix's Profet.ai platform delivers valuation insights from its curated data lake of MLS and public record data. - June 24, 2022 - PropMix.io LLC
Medicare Insurance Association to Launch New Agent Success Center
An online information center for agents thinking about selling Medicare insurance will be launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare insurance is one of greatest opportunities to provide benefit to individuals and, at the same time, earn a meaningful... - June 23, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Zack Kalet Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Zack Kalet has been named an account administrator within the Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) of RT Specialty. He is responsible for assisting the account service and business development activities of the company’s executive leadership team. “Zack’s... - June 21, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Arana Insurance Solutions Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Benjamin Arana brings nearly 20 years of insurance experience to this new agency. - June 15, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Founder of the Affiliate Ball and the AFFY Awards Partners with Lead Generation World, LLC to Launch the AFFY Expo
Darren Blatt, Founder of the Affiliate Ball, partners with Lead Generation World, LLC to launch a new and exciting event called the AFFY Expo. The AFFY Expo, which is being held October 16-18, 2022 at the iconic Andaz Hotel located in Hollywood, California, is a refreshing new experiential twist on an affiliate and performance marketing trade show. - June 14, 2022 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Jennifer Perri Receives the Women’s Choice Award® for Providing Exemplary Financial Services to Women
The Women’s Choice Award is the only recognition program, identifying well-qualified advisors and firms who understand and appreciate the importance of women’s financial power in today’s economy by providing the necessary services and experiences to assist her through the life stages. Achieving this award reaffirms the commitment Jennifer Perri has to extraordinary service in addressing the financial needs of women and their families. - June 11, 2022 - Swan Financial Advisors, LLC.
NY Insurance Hub Agency Working to Educate Customers
In the changing impersonal world of property and casualty insurance, the NY Insurance Hub Agency is working to create a new customer experience. An experience in which personal service, education and guidance is given to each and every client. - June 10, 2022 - NY Insurance Hub Agency
Carisk® Partners Appoints David Vittoria, LCSW, MCAP, ICADC to Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of David Vittoria, LCSW, MCAP, ICADC to Chief Behavioral Health Officer, effective immediately. - June 07, 2022 - Carisk Partners
The Branch Alternative to Launch Talent Development Recruiting Service in July
The Branch Alternative introduces Business Development & Recruiter Training Bootcamp. - June 05, 2022 - The Branch Alternative
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Tim Davis to COO
Davis to also serve as Chief Operating Officer for sister company Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. - June 03, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Justin Kochmer Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Justin Kochmer has been promoted to account manager in the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. For nearly two years, Kochmer has successfully assisted the new business, marketing, and account management efforts of the organization’s senior... - June 02, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Mid-State Group Offers At-Home Virtual PT for Injured Workers
The at-home support an injured worker receives often determines how well—and how soon—the employee recovers and can return to work. That’s why The Mid-State Group is pleased to announce Plethy RecupeTM physical therapy virtual care solution as a new facet of its High-Performance Network (HPN). - June 02, 2022 - The Mid-State Group
Provaznik Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New insurance agency specializes in commercial insurance options for its clients. - May 26, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Tina Merritt Attends Meta’s Meta Boost Gather in Washington, D.C.
Representing True North Title, CXO Tina Merritt was invited to Washington, D.C. by Meta to attend Meta Boost Gather 2022 alongside 500 other small business owners. - May 25, 2022 - True North Title
Medicare Advantage Concerns Explored in New Association Video
A new video from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance shares relevant data about the growth and financial concerns surrounding Medicare Advantage plans. “Millions of Americans are enrolling in Medicare Advantage plans due in part I suspect to the overwhelming number of... - May 21, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Announces Recipients of 2022 SAN Awards
Alliance recognizes excellence among independent insurance agencies at SAN Group’s Annual Business Meeting and Conference. - May 21, 2022 - SAN Group
NavMD and HealthLock Partner to Form NavProtect Powered by HealthLock, Offering Peace of Mind to Millions of Americans Affected by Medical Privacy Violations & Fraud
NavMD and HealthLock announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to create NavProtect powered by HealthLock, a new healthcare fraud and abuse protection platform focused on the self-funded and fully-funded employer market. - May 20, 2022 - HealthLock
Daniela Compton Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniela Compton has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since joining the team in 2018, she has continually supported the successful new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment efforts of the... - May 19, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Consumer Actions Following Long-Term Care Insurance Premium Rate Increases Reported by AALTCI
The overwhelming majority of consumers experiencing a premium increase on their long-term care insurance chose to pay the higher premium. The findings of a new analysis were released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Between 50 and 60 percent of policyholders... - May 18, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
North American Pet Insurance Market More Than Doubles in Four Years
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) announced that the pet insurance sector exceeded $2.83 B USD at year end 2021, and industry growth more than doubled over the past four years (2018 - 2021). NAPHIA’s 2022 State of the Industry Report shows a record $2.837 billion USD in total in-force premiums in 2021 (up over 30.5% from $2.175 billion USD in 2020) and over 4.41 million insured pets across North America (up 27.7% from over 3.45 million pets insured in 2020). - May 17, 2022 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Florida’s Best Public Adjusters Opens Jacksonville, FL Office to Help Settle Local Property Damage Claims
Florida’s Best Public Adjusters opens Jacksonville office. Florida’s Best Public Adjusters has a reputation for assisting Jacksonville property owners with their insurance claims. - May 13, 2022 - Florida Best Public Adjusters
Medicare Insurance Association Offers Final Conference Registration Discount
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced a final discount for individuals looking to register for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference. “This has been the largest industry event for the Medicare Supplement insurance industry... - May 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Launches YouTube Channel
A YouTube channel focused on Medicare insurance information for consumers and insurance agents has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Our primary goals are to provide consumers with the most relevant information regarding Medicare insurance... - May 12, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Carisk Partners Announces Internal Promotions in 1H 2022 - Reinforces Commitment to Employee Development Amid Significant Growth
Carisk Partners today announced the promotion of several individuals within the organization. During a time of significant growth, Carisk is proud to deliver on its continued commitment to employee development from within the company. - May 06, 2022 - Carisk Partners
Main Street Insurance Group Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Illinois insurance agency affiliates with alliance to assist with its continued growth. - May 06, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Tips for Business Owners Shared by AALTCI
A new video shares tips for business owners considering hybrid long-term care insurance. Posted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the video focuses on ways to maximize the tax-deductible benefits. "Business owners continue to overlook some of the enormous tax... - May 06, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance