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Employer Long Term Care Insurance Section Launched on Association Website
A new section addressing employer group long term care insurance has been added to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 11, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
InsurancePlanning101.com Adds Term Life Insurance Rates to Site
InsurancePlanning101.com, an Independent Agency in California, utilizes computer program to research 100+ companies for the lowest rates with the best companies. - January 11, 2013 - InsurancePlanning101.com
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Redesigned Website as Informational Resource for Commercial Brokers and Agents
Updated Website Provides Single-point Access & Risk Management Guidance for Latest Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance Options - January 10, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Queen Street America Reshapes Traditional Insurance Model with Focus on Women, Simplicity and Financial Empowerment; Sales Representatives Sought Nationwide
Queen Street America LLC (QSA) is a newly formed national marketing company created to share the QSA Plan with cancer-concerned consumers while also providing a rewarding professional opportunity to women across the country. QSA markets the QSA Plan, a lump sum internal cancer insurance policy to help women and families manage the unanticipated expenses associated with cancer. QSA also provides a professional path for entrepreneurial women seeking income with schedule flexibility. - January 10, 2013 - Queen Street America
Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards Open for Entries
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting entries for the 11th national Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards. - January 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Achieves Milestone
As more consumers investigate the benefits and cost for long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website reports achieving a significant industry milestone. - January 09, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Explains New Tax Deductibility Limits
The new 2013 tax deductibility limits and rules for long term care insurance policies are now outlined on the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 07, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gender-Based Long Term Care Insurance Pricing Set to Take Effect
The first long term care insurance policies that will cost more for women than men are set to become available in early 2013. The change creates a final buying opportunity, acknowledges the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 06, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Family Heritage Insurance Welcomes Queen Street America
Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America announces that it has joined in a marketing agreement with Queen Street America. - January 05, 2013 - Family Heritage Life Insurance Company
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program Repealed by Congress
The Federal long term care insurance program known as the CLASS Act was formally repealed. New commission will study issue reports director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2013 Tax Changes Impact Long Term Care Insurance
Starting in 2013 individuals may be able to deduct more of the cost for long term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Grant Barra on Behalf of Barra & Associates Received the Top Producing General Agency Award Named by Assurant Health in 2013
The award was given to the Oak Brook, Illinois-based insurance brokerage based on the company’s annual sales with Assurant Health. Overall in 2012, Barra & Associates had an annual sales volume more than doubling 2011. Barra & Associates is continually listening to top producers,... - January 01, 2013 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Pittsburgh’s Henderson Brothers, Inc., Hires George Heigel and Amanda Hohenberger
George Heigel joins employee benefits division while Amanda Hohenberger returns to firm in small business division. - December 30, 2012 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Low Interest Rates Affect Long Term Care Insurance Pricing
The Federal Reserve's policy of maintaining historically low interest rates has resulted in increased pricing for long-term care insurance reports a leading industry expert. "In 1990 7-year U.S. Treasuries yielded as much as 9.12 percent, and today they yield around 1.2 percent,"... - December 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Eldercare Spending to Rise; More Americans Will Buy Long Term Care Insurance
Spending on eldercare services including home care and nursing care are expected to grow 5.2 percent through 2016 and the purchase of long term care insurance will also increase according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Sponsors Sought
The sixth national Medicare Supplement Insurance conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking interested sponsors. - December 21, 2012 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes Recovered $165,000 from Lapsed Life Insurance Policy
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a life insurance policy holder recover thousands of dollars in overpaid premium charges. - December 20, 2012 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Satori World Medical Releases New Video on Medical Travel
Animated video provides information on growing medical travel industry - December 20, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Long Term Care Insurance Group Sales Predicted to Grow in 2013
More employers are expected to offer long term care insurance protection to their employees, predicts leading insurance industry expert. - December 19, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Why People Buy Long Term Care Insurance Explained
The top reasons people purchase long term care insurance protection were shared today by a leading insurance industry expert. - December 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
“Lucky Number 7” - USHEALTH Advisors Sets Its Seventh Weekly Sales Record for 2012
Company leadership credits its dedicated Agents for multiple sales records. - December 14, 2012 - US Health Group
IRMI Workshop Highlights Latest Contractors Professional Liability Exposures & Insurance Options
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Leads Expert Panel Discussion on the Risks Associated with New Digital Technologies, LEED and Sustainable Initiatives - December 13, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Ending Long Term Care Insurance Education Urged
Insurance and financial professionals are urged to educate their clients of the imminent change to what women pay for long term care insurance protection. - December 12, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Katy, TX Insurance Agent Gives New Homeowners Tips for Lowering Homeowner Insurance Cost
Frank Hursh with Insurance Agency Texas says new homeowners can lower the cost of homeowner insurance by following these simple steps. - December 10, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Katy Texas Insurance Expert Discusses Benefits of Buying Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Frank Hursh, owner of Texas based InsuranceAgencyTexas.com says failure to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to auto insurance policies is taking unnecessary risk. - December 09, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Long Term Care Insurance Summit Presentations Available Online
Presentations from the 2012 National Long Term Care Insurance Sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 07, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Assist: The Perfect Present This Christmas
This Christmas, give your loved ones a gift that delivers peace of mind and security that lasts a whole year- Home Assist. Home Assist, described as 24/7 'roadside assistance' for homes, takes the worry out of trying to find reliable tradespeople to help deal with those everyday household... - December 05, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Explained by AALTCI Director
Consumers facing rate increases on their long term care insurance are given options according to a presentation by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Ezra Penland Updates Actuary Salary Surveys, Hires Three for Actuarial Recruitment Group
Jeremy Alvarez, Daniel Balzekas and Christina Fernandes-D’Souza join Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment. Ezra Penland also updates their annual US Actuarial Salary Surveys for 2012. - December 04, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
2013 Medicaid Qualification Levels Shared by Long Term Care Insurance Trade Group
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance director shared the just released 2013 Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Standards and Home Equity Standards. - December 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Online Lead Generation Studied
The cost of generating online long term care insurance leads reached $30 according to a report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Acquires Two Divisions Of Triangle Insurance Group
Full-Service Insurance Agency Purchases Business and Agricultural/Equine Divisions, Expands Central North Carolina Presence - December 01, 2012 - SIA Group
Sean Ganoe Joins Henderson Brothers Employee Benefits Division as Assistant Vice President
Sean Ganoe, a veteran in the employee benefits industry, has joined Henderson Brothers, Inc., as assistant vice president in the Benefits Consulting Practice. Based downtown, Henderson Brothers is one of Western Pennsylvania’s largest providers of insurance, risk management, financial... - November 30, 2012 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Named One of the Top 30 CSR Performers in East Asia for the Third Consecutive Year
On October 17, 2012, NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (hereafter NKSJHD) was named one of the top 30 companies for CSR in “East Asia 30”, a list of the 30 top CSR performers from three East Asian countries (Japan, China and South Korea) released by the Asia CSR Expert Committee, chaired by Mr.JU,... - November 30, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
NKSJ Holdings Ranked Second Among Japanese Companies in Newsweek Green Rankings 2012
NKSJ Holdings, Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “the Company”) was ranked 2nd out of Japanese companies and 18th overall out of 500 global companies in the Newsweek Green Rankings 2012, an environmental management ranking compiled by Newsweek. 1. Overview of Newsweek Green... - November 29, 2012 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Policyholder Calls Increase 15% Post Holidays
Long term care insurance association shares things to look for when visiting aging parents this holiday season. - November 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Happy Seventh Birthday HomeSource
Seven years of HomeSource and anticipation for the many years to come - November 21, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC, a New Innovator in the Title Insurance Industry, is Poised to Meet the Needs of Today's Complex Real Estate Market
Steven M. Napolitano, longtime leader in the title insurance industry, proudly announces the debut of First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC. Located in the Daily News building in Midtown Manhattan, First Nationwide is perfectly designed to service the needs of active buyers / sellers / lenders in... - November 20, 2012 - First Nationwide Title Agency, LLC
Roundstone Management Ltd Introduces the Complete Captive Solution - Self Funded Insurance Program
Roundstone Management Ltd (“Roundstone”) has developed an innovative solution to rising healthcare costs for midsized companies - RoundstoneInsurance.com. - November 18, 2012 - Roundstone Insurance
New Low Cost Ohio Health Insurance Rates Now Available at Ohioquotes.com
Individual and family health insurance coverage in Ohio for 2013 is now available at Ohioquotes.com. Many low cost options are offered by the top companies. - November 17, 2012 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Air Ambulance 1 Provides Affordable Domestic & International Air Ambulance Services
Air Ambulance 1 provides affordable Air Ambulance services to safely transport medical patients in North America and Internationally. - November 13, 2012 - Air Ambulance One
Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Attorneys Named “Detroit Lawyers of the Year” by 2013 Best Lawyers® in America
Best Lawyers named Shareholder and President Michael J. Sullivan the 2013 Detroit Professional Malpractice Law — Defendants “Lawyer of the Year” for the third consecutive year. Fellow Shareholder Noreen L. Slank was selected as the 2013 Detroit Appellate Practice “Lawyer of the Year.” - November 09, 2012 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Long Term Care Insurance Policy Utilization Explained by Expert
The average period of time between the purchase of long term care insurance and when a claim is filed is 108 months according to a report by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - November 09, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Winter Holiday Driving Habits
Cheap Car Insurance.net, the nation's leading inexpensive car insurance resource, has announced winter driving holiday habits that will reduce insurance rates by avoiding accidents. This is important because global weather patterns is sending winter slush and snow to areas usually unaffected by... - November 07, 2012 - CheapCarInsurance.net
Hurricane Sandy Forces Policyholders to File Home Insurance Claims
National Quotes has learned that Hurricane Sandy tore through the east coast Monday evening, leaving widespread damage in its wake. Homeowners have reported downed trees and property damage due to high winds and a record breaking storm surge. According to Lori Zentz, an insurance agent at... - November 07, 2012 - NationalQuotes.com
Long Term Care Insurance Association Reports Nursing Home Stay Duration
A report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance looks at the length of time men and women of various ages are in nursing homes. - November 07, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Expands Market Presence with New Office in Asheville, N.C., Led by Deepak Poplai
Full-Service Insurance Agency Adds Western North Carolina Division with 24-Year Hospitality Industry Veteran at Helm. - November 07, 2012 - SIA Group