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Annise Taylor Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Annise Taylor has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She has supported the account management and new business activities of the team’s senior leadership since joining the company in... - March 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting Clarifies Burst Pipe Coverage
No one wants to wake up in the night to find the floors covered in water – the toilet flushed in the bathroom having run all night, overflowing into their home. Unfortunately, this happens, which is why Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting highly encourages homeowners to have a homeowners... - March 07, 2022 - Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting, LLC
How Strength in Opposing Forces Forges Company Culture
As a younger version of yourself, when you entered the corporate world, or started your own business, or worked out for a position on the team, you had to be strong, smart, and prove yourself early and continually to be at your peak. These are the hard skills we need to perform our functions. How do we develop culture from self-advancement and a tinge of selfishness? It starts with the individuals’ values, character, and beliefs, along with effective listening skills. - March 05, 2022 - CCMS & Associates
Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence is Boosted with the Addition of Jay Knight Guasco as Director of Business Development at CCMS & Associates
Dunedin, FL CCMS & Associates, the distinctive independent adjusting firm based in Tampa Bay Florida, announced that Jay Knight Guasco has accepted the role of Director of Business Development. With over a decade of experience in claims solutions for insurance carriers, Jay is a leader with... - March 04, 2022 - CCMS & Associates
Association Seeking Speakers for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking speakers for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference. “The national event brings together executives from throughout the Medicare insurance industry,” states Jesse Slome, director of the... - March 02, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Publishes Medigap Plan N Price Index
A woman turning age 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $77.19 monthly for a Medigap Plan N policy according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The highest available premium cost is $199.94. “Medigap Plan N is the second most popular... - February 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Welcomes Century Enrollment and Benefits Services Provider Serving New York, Florida
Founded by President Joseph Cavallaro more than 20 years ago, Century is an independent insurance and benefits agency based in Rochester, New York. - February 27, 2022 - SAN Group
Dynamic Healthcare Systems to Host a Roundtable at 2022 RISE National Summit
Dynamic will be hosting the roundtable discussion: Understanding Overpayments and OIG involvement in Risk Adjustment. - February 27, 2022 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Association Offers Discount for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
A special discount to attend Medicarians, the national Medicare insurance industry conference, is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We are so pleased to support the success of the leading Medicare insurance conference,” reports Jesse Slome,... - February 24, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson Named Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for assisting the client relations, new business and proposal development efforts of the company’s senior team... - February 22, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Association's Group Passes 7,000 Member Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s Linkedin group for Medicare insurance producers has passed the 7,000-member mark. “We wanted a way to provide meaningful information as well as relevant data,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare insurance... - February 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Integrity Now Insurance Brokers, Inc. Offers a Holistic Suite of Insurance Services in California
The company specializes in a range of insurance plans beneficial for churches and non-profit organizations. - February 19, 2022 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
SAN Group Welcomes Full-Service Digital Agency to the Network
New York-based DenTen Insurance Services is licensed to serve clients in NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA, and RI. - February 19, 2022 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Launch New Claims Resource Center
A new Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Resource Center is being launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "We are receiving an increased number of questions from consumers and hearing from more family members who are having difficulty getting claims approved for their... - February 18, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2022 Medicare Insurance Agents Earnings Study Released by AAMSI
Insurance agents can earn significant income selling Medicare insurance but it takes time according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The majority of agents who focus on Medicare insurance earned commission income of less than $50,000... - February 17, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
We Insure Things Acquires Mirage Insurance
We Insure Things, a digital insurance solutions company, has announced that they have acquired Mirage Insurance. This acquisition will allow We Insure Things to expand their customer base and provide even more innovative and customer-focused digital insurance products. With the ever-growing digital... - February 16, 2022 - We Insure Things
Amy Coddington Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Amy Coddington has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional Practice of RT Specialty (RT ECP). For the past three years, Coddington has assisted the new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of the company’s senior... - February 14, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
BEST Welcomes Their New Director of Business Development & Training
Kevin A. Nourizadeh, JD, LL.M. has recently joined Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc. (BEST) as their Director of Business Development & Training. - February 11, 2022 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
COVID Deaths Should Prompt Rebranding of Long-Term Care Insurance, Recommends Association Director
The fact that one-in-four people who died from COVID were nursing home or assisted living residents should prompt the long-term care insurance industry to carefully consider rebranding suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "More than 201,000 residents... - February 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Texan Insurance Acquires Texans Insurance & Financial Group to Expand Service in Sugar Land, TX
Texan Insurance recently acquired Texans Insurance & Financial Group in an all-cash deal. With three acquisitions in two years, Texan Insurance is rapidly growing in the Greater Houston Market. The latest acquisition will enhance Texan Insurance's efforts to expand their services and establish Texan Insurance as a premier agency in Houston, Texas. - February 09, 2022 - Texan Insurance
Banking Industry Veteran, Gerard “Jerry” Colaluca, Joins MB Schoen & Associates as Chief Bank Strategist
MB Schoen & Associates, Inc., (“MBSA”) a leading institutional insurance consultancy, is pleased to announce that Gerard “Jerry” Colaluca, a well-respected, 35-year banking industry veteran, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Chief Bank Strategist. Jerry will... - February 09, 2022 - MB Schoen & Associates, Inc.
Integrity Now Insurance Brokers Connect Ministries in Colorado with Reliable Insurance Carriers
The Insurance brokers based in California now offer their services in Colorado to safeguard churches and ministries from various liabilities. - February 07, 2022 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
Nursing Home Care Expenditures to Grow Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Out-of-pocket paid expenditures for nursing care facilities will grow significantly in the years ahead according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Total national expenditures are predicted to grow to $266.2 billion by 2028," states Jesse Slome, director of the... - February 05, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Surety Underwriting Executive
Kari Hohn brings more than 15 years of experience in client management and customer service. - February 05, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Joe Totten Joins The Reschini Group
Joseph C. Totten III is joining The Reschini Group and Evergreen Insurance as Chief Revenue Officer. Joe will be responsible for overseeing the management and growth of current client relationships as well as supporting the firm’s long-term growth initiatives. Prior to joining the Reschini Group, Joe was the Vice President for a large national broker in Pittsburgh. - February 05, 2022 - The Reschini Group
Medicare Insurance Agents Predict Increased Sales of Dental Coverage Reports AAMSI
The overwhelming majority of agents offering Medicare insurance coverage are also selling stand-alone dental plans reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 93 percent of surveyed agents sell stand-alone dental insurance coverage to seniors,” states... - February 03, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
National Kidney Partners Announces Launch of Statewide Nephrology Practice
National Kidney Partners (NKP) is a newly formed physician owned and physician led organization resulting from the merger of over fifty providers from six independent nephrology practices in Florida. NKP’s founding members span the state, and include Renal Hypertension Center, Kidney and... - February 01, 2022 - National Kidney Partners
Lead Generation World and Contact State Are Helping Lead Buyers Navigate the Lead Generation Industry Through a Free Conference Pass Program
Lead Generation World, the home to the lead generation industry, in partnership with Contact State is pledging up to £100,000 of free registrations for its upcoming Lead Generation World conference taking place April 4th and 5th, 2022 in London to “end lead buyers.” The mission... - February 01, 2022 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Medigap Premiums by State Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
The lowest and highest Medigap Plan G cost for all 50 states has just been reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 14 million Americans own Medicare Supplement insurance also commonly called Medigap,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 30, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Spending on Prescription Drugs Grew But Out-of-Pocket Declines Reports Medicare Insurance Association
Spending on prescription drugs grew as did the average number of prescriptions per Medicare Part D plan beneficiary according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The latest data reports that spending on prescription drugs grew to $120... - January 29, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Extends Agent Directory Discount Offer
The discount for agents to be listed on the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance online directory has been extended for 10 days. “This is the final chance for agents to take advantage of the 20 percent savings offer,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 28, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Drug Plan Data Reported by Medicare Insurance Association
Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Prescription drug plan coverage is one of the most important benefits valued by seniors,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Short-Term Care Insurance Consumer Primer Posted by Association
An educational primer describing short-term care insurance and 2022 pricing examples has been released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Short-term care insurance is one of the best kept secrets for men and women who have issues when it comes to long-term care... - January 26, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Data Shared by Association
An analysis of over 5,000 long-term care insurance found that 80 was the mean age at time of claim according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People understand why they may need long-term care insurance," states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - January 23, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Launches 2022 Selling Medicare Insurance Video Package
A series of 72 videos designed to help agents selling Medicare insurance solutions has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Many of the nation’s leading Medicare sales and lead generation experts have spoken at the Association’s National... - January 22, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Medicare Supplement Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The analysis reports the lowest and highest Medigap Plan G costs for men and women who are age 65. “A 65-year-old woman in Dallas could pay as little as $99.24... - January 21, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New York City Medicare Supplement 2022 Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement insurance Price Index for New York City has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The range of costs for a New York City man or woman turning age 65 is significant,” states Jesse Slome, director of AAMSI, the Medicare... - January 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Discount E&O Plan for New Insurance Agents Announced by AAMSI
A low-cost errors and omissions insurance policy to benefit new insurance agents is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Saving money is especially important for new life and health agents,” states Jesse Slome, director of the organization. - January 19, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Part B Deductible Historical Growth Reported by AAMSI
The Medicare Part B deductible has increased from $60-a-year in 1975 to the current $233 reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare is complex with many moving parts,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare advocacy organization. “Our goal... - January 17, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Connectiv Holdings and Insurance Forums Acquire National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
Two highly regarded, insurance industry focused companies announced today the acquisition of the National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference created by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The annual conference is recognized as the leading national event for the Medicare... - January 15, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies Expected to Grow Slightly Predicts AAMSI
The number of Americans with Medicare Supplement insurance is expected to grow slightly in 2022 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The data and the best minds in the industry look for nominal growth in 2022,” states Jesse Slome, director... - January 14, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Medicare Insurance Statistics Reported by Association
The latest data and statistics regarding Medicare Supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans for 2022 will be reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Consumers and insurance professionals want one concise resource where they can find pertinent... - January 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Plan G is Top Choice Among Turning-65 Seniors Reports AAMSI
More than half of seniors turning 65 in 2021 who purchased Medicare Supplement insurance opted for Plan G according a new report released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Plan G was the top choice followed by Plan N among seniors age 65 and opting for... - January 12, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires New Account Executive
Gracie Diaz brings five years of insurance experience to English and Spanish speaking clientele. - January 12, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Turn to Association Directory for Local Medicare Advantage Agents
A study conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that an increasing number of seniors utilize the organization’s directory to connect with Medicare Advantage agents. “Many consumers especially those turning 65 do not differentiate between the... - January 09, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The annual price index for new long-term care insurance policies was published today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Prices for new long-term care insurance have remained stable,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. The annual report... - January 07, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT ECP’s Annual Market Update Identifies Strategies for Overcoming Construction Industry Risks & Challenges
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently released its 2022 Market Update to help agents and brokers nationwide better understand the state of today’s commercial construction marketplace and the strategies needed to overcome the risks,... - January 06, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Discount E&O for New Agents Offered by Medicare Insurance Association
Discounted Errors and Omissions insurance coverage is now being made available through the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The discounted coverage can be a huge benefit to the many insurance agents who are joining the business to sell Medicare insurance,”... - January 06, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Home Care Provider Ad Opportunities Announced by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
National and regional home care services are being offered a special opportunity to reach consumers via the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance’s website. "The vast majority of consumers want and receive long-term care in their own home,” explains Jesse Slome,... - January 05, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Extends Overseas Adventure Travel Discount Offer for 2022
The special discount offer program with leading tour organizers was extended for 2022 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “We know that our members and seniors who like to travel also like to save,” says Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. “We are... - January 03, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance