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Optimistic Outlook for Long Term Care Insurance Companies Shared
Larger long term care insurance companies should experience increased revenue when interest rates rise explained the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 31, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Appeal of Life Insurance Denial Gets $1 Million Claim Paid
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes opened their own investigation of a couples life insurance claim and discovered the problems that were keeping the insurer from paying the claim. The Center submitted an appeal, which was accepted, and the insurer paid the $1 million life insurance claim. - July 30, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Wise Insurance Quotes Study Shows Battle for Lower Insurance
The consumer battle for lower homeowners insurance coverage might be easier than you would ever think with increasing competition, according to a new study. - July 29, 2013 - Wise Insurance Quotes
2013 Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Award Winners Announced
Recipients of the 2013 long term care insurance Sales Achievement Aware were announced today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 27, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mobile Insurance Quote Site Announced
PeopleSurance announces a beta version of its site with a mobile insurance quote platform and subsequent releases to take place in the third quarter of 2013. - July 26, 2013 - PeopleSurance
Free Long Term Care Insurance Guide Available from Association
An easy-to-read consumer guide provides valuable information and tips on long-term care planning and long term care insurance specifically targeted for adults between ages 40 and 60. "Our goal is to provide relevant information in as simple as manner as possible so people can make informed... - July 26, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
What Are Adjuster Claim Handling Traps, Lisa Wagner with TPA Alternative Service Concepts Explains
The topic of “Blips, Bloopers and Blunders” will be presented by a panel Tuesday 8/20 at WCEC, to discuss how to avoid traps that are intentionally and unintentionally set for adjusters by a variety of people during the handling of a typical claim. - July 25, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
SIA Group Appoints New Personal Lines Account Manager
Heather Lewter Joins Local Insurance Agency. - July 25, 2013 - SIA Group
$255,000 Recovered from a Major Life Insurance Company by The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a client recover thousands of dollars in surrender charges from a life insurance policy. - July 24, 2013 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Poll Shows Insurance Companies Over Charge
A new Wise Insurance Quotes poll shows that a huge majority feel insurance companies over charge for their services. - July 23, 2013 - Wise Insurance Quotes
Sue Emery of Emery Benefit Solutions Joins the National Association of Health Underwriters Small Business Legislative Task Force
The National Association of Health Underwriters, an organization of health insurance agents, brokers and other professionals developed specialty task force units to tackle the complicated legislative environment facing agents, consultants and businesses. - July 23, 2013 - Emery Benefit Solutions, LLC
Citizen Participatory Project Protects Endangered Species Throughout Japan - SAVE JAPAN Project by Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa
Sompo Japan and Nipponkoa will implement the SAVE JAPAN Project jointly from FY2013. This is a community-based, participatory biodiversity conservation project undertaken in collaboration with environmental NPOs/NGOs and other organizations across Japan. - July 21, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Satori World Medical, the leader in surgical tourism, announces the appointment of physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Kenneth Gerenraich to its board of directors. Dr. Gerenraich will provide strategic input and direction on the development of Satori World Medical and the overall Satori... - July 20, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Steven Lash of Satori World Medical to Speak at 2013 Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Conference in Chicago, IL
Satori’s President & CEO, Steven Lash, to Speak on Medical Tourism and Lowering Healthcare Costs. - July 19, 2013 - Satori World Medical
Industry Paid $6.6 Billion in Long Term Care Insurance Claims, Reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The largest open long term care insurance claim has exceeded $1.8 million reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Ink Underwriting Acquires Pioneer Programs
Ink Underwriting, a newly established wholesale brokerage headquartered out of Kennesaw, GA, recently acquired Pioneer Programs, a niche program developer for the Construction and Long Term Care industries. - July 18, 2013 - Ink Underwriting
Denver Health Care Company Transitions from Pioneer ACO Model
Physician Health Partners, one of 32 Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations in the US, plans move to the CMS Medicare Shared Savings Program. - July 17, 2013 - Physician Health Partners
Interest in Home Care Services Grows Reports Long Term Care Insurance Association
Consumer interest in home care services has increased exponentially according to behavioral tracking on the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - July 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Best Insurance Explains Income Protection Products and the Need to Have an Income Protection
The slow-down in the economic growth for the past few years has shown yet again that there is no such thing such as a “Job for life.” There are several examples of big companies such as Corus known as Tata Steel, major retail chains such as Jessops, Woolworths, Big buy which exit the... - July 13, 2013 - Protection Insurance
Insurance Commissioners Discuss Long Term Care Insurance Regulation
Excellent audios from the recent NAIC long term care insurance Task Force meeting are available says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 13, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Survey Shows Majority Receive Good Service
A majority surveyed by independent insurance news website WiseInsuranceQuotes.com say they received good customer service from their insurance companies after filing a claim for a loss or damage. - July 12, 2013 - Wise Insurance Quotes
Independence Title, Inc. Founder and CEO Kevin Tacher Speaks About Wholesaling Real Estate
Always with an eye on real estate tips and trends Kevin Tacher, Founder and CEO of Fort Lauderdale, Florida’s Independence Title, Inc. recently spoke about wholesaling real estate in today’s marketplace. - July 12, 2013 - Independence Title
Overseas Adventure and Grand Circle Travel Savings Offered by AALTCI
A special savings offer for first time travelers on Overseas Adventure Travel or Grand Circle Travel is now being offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Maydelis Torres Named Assistant Vice President 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 Maydelis Torres as assistant vice president in the company’s Real Estate Practice. She will be responsible for utilizing her vast industry... - July 11, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Linda Keller Named Employee Benefits Practice Leader of California for Hub International Limited
Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading insurance brokerage firm, announced today that Linda Keller has been named Employee Benefits Practice Leader of California operations (Hub California). As Practice Leader, Keller will focus on providing leadership and implementing employee benefit... - July 11, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Mantooth Insurance Agency Now Provides Competitive Premiums for a Variety of Vehicles
Mantooth Insurance Agency, a recognized name in Indiana insurance, now provides much-improved car insurance plans in Indiana. The company talks about the vehicles under its new coverage and the quality of service its clients can expect. - July 11, 2013 - Mantooth Insurance Agency
Florida Health Insurance Exchange Announced
PeopleSurance announces the creation of a private Florida health insurance exchange for immediate availability to Florida residents. - July 11, 2013 - PeopleSurance
StratexSystems Announces Impressive Client Wins in the First Half of the Year for Its Enterprise Risk Management Solution
StratexSystems announced today that it has seen a significant increase in the number of clients in the first half of 2013. Included within their recent client wins are two of Europe’s largest Central Banks/Financial Services regulators, one of the largest global asset management firms, six insurance companies as well as a FTSE100 defence company. - July 10, 2013 - StratexSystems
Title Insurance CEO of Independence Title, Inc. Offers Tips to Future Real Estate Professionals
Always interested in helping those in pursuit of a booming career Kevin Tacher, Founder and CEO of Independence Title, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida offers hints to those looking for information on what it takes to become a real estate agent. - July 05, 2013 - Independence Title
Long Term Care Insurance Association Responds to Journal Article
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance responded to the front-page story in today's Wall Street Journal. - July 04, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Lucy Grosz Named CAHU President
Lucy Grosz Named President of CAHU. - July 03, 2013 - Alta Vista Benefits, LLC
PeopleSurance Becomes Certified PPACA Advisor
The National Association of Health Underwriters has certified PeopleSurance as a Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Advisor. - June 30, 2013 - PeopleSurance
SIA Group Attends NCRLA Industry Reception in Charlotte
Member and Corporate Sponsor Meets with Other Professionals Throughout North Carolina to Discuss New Industry Topics - June 30, 2013 - SIA Group
A.M. Best Ratings Released for Accident Insurance Company and Its Affiliate, Madison Insurance Company
Accident Insurance Company (AIC) was founded in 2003, and since then has developed into one of the nation’s leading commercial lines carrier through conservative underwriting and a sound operating structure. As AIC consistently grows, improvements to the operation continue to be made to... - June 30, 2013 - Accident Insurance Company
Best Ages To Buy Long Term Care Insurance Shared by AALTCI Director
Between age 54 and 64 are the best ages to consider long term care insurance says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 26, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS Sponsors Annual Florida RIMS 2013 Educational Conference
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as a sponsor of the 38th Annual Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) 2013 Educational Conference in Naples, FL. - June 26, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
OptACA Website Offers Quick and Easy Solution for ACA Data Administration Processes
Release of New Website Provides Tools for Upcoming ACA Preparation - June 25, 2013 - Optaca
AALTCI Exec Shares How to Identify a Long Term Care Insurance Expert
Working with a long term care insurance expert can help reduce the cost and avoid future problems. Tips for identifying an expert were shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 22, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Conference Savings End Soon
Early registration savings for the sixth national Medicare Supplement Insurance conference end shortly according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 21, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Hybrid Long Term Care Insurance Solutions Explored by Trade Group
Two audios exploring hybrid long term care insurance options were made available to insurance professionals by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Praises Main Governor
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance commended Maine lawmakers and Governor Paul LePage for vetoing a wasteful bill. - June 20, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Announces Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Brochure Offer
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced two special offers on a brochure explaining the Long Term Care Insurance Partnership program. - June 19, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
zIngenuity Acquires Irwin Reinsurance Corporation
zIngenuity, Inc., a boutique consulting firm that provides mortgage fulfillment, quality control, and repurchase defense for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired Irwin Reinsurance Corporation (“IrwinRe”), a Vermont domiciled captive reinsurance company and merged it into... - June 18, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Mantooth Insurance Agency Now Provides Insurance Plans, Employee Compensation to Businesses
Mantoothinsurance.com, one of Indiana’s most established insurance agencies, now provides insurance plans with employee compensation to business clients. This promises to be a significant addition to its already wide range of solutions to businesses and their employees. - June 15, 2013 - Mantooth Insurance Agency
Batter Up For Banking This Summer with InTouch Credit Union & The Frisco RoughRiders
InTouch Credit Union is thrilled to introduce their inaugural Batter Up for Banking season to be held at their local Texas branches this summer. This unique youth financial literacy program, to occur four times throughout the baseball season, features the opportunity for the public to meet, have fun and learn money management skills with Frisco RoughRiders players. - June 15, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Long Term Care Insurance is Not Changed by Obamacare Says AALTCI
Consumers have the mistaken belief that health care reform, Obamacare, will make changes to long term care or long term care insurance planning reports head of American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 14, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
PeopleSurance Announces the Creation of a Virginia Health Insurance Exchange
PeopleSurance has created an option for consumers in Virginia of a private health insurance exchange. Virginia has elected not to administer a state run exchange forcing consumers to utilize the federally run health exchange. - June 12, 2013 - PeopleSurance
Florida Real Estate and Title Insurance Market Booms Providing Record Month Across Board
Providing a win/win for everyone concerned the Florida real estate market had a very welcomed record month of increase in April and May 2013. - June 12, 2013 - Independence Title
Vanderbilt Financial Group Goes Green, Works Towards LEED Certification for New Commercial Property
Financial Services conglomerate, Vanderbilt Financial Group, embarks on a re-brand and the green renovation of its newly purchased Woodbury, Long Island commercial property. - June 10, 2013 - Vanderbilt Financial Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Trade Group to Offer Consumer Comparisons
A new effort will connect consumers considering Medicare Supplement Insurance with dedicated specialists in Medigap policies according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 08, 2013 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance