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Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Explores Nursing Home Resident Data
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared the latest data for nursing home residents. Some 1.3 million Americans now reside in nursing homes. - September 07, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Appraisal Engine Inc is Now Offering Valuation Reports to Vehicle Owners Affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston Texas
With the incredible amount of losses, sometimes insurance companies are too overwhelmed to spend as much time as needed calculating actual cash values of totaled vehicles. Residents who feel that their vehicles are undervalued have recourse via Appraisal Engine Inc. - September 06, 2017 - Appraisal Engine Inc
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires New Director of Operations
Tim Davis to also oversee operations at sister company Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. - August 30, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Life.io Announces Partnership with University of Connecticut's School of Business' Center for the Advancement of Business Analytics
The vision at Life.io is to merge the best of technology with the best of science, creating a world that helps policyholders live well, and carriers do more. Life.io is proud to announce their partnership with the University of Connecticut's Business' Center for the Advancement of Business Analytics, conducting research on big data and how it will change the course of customer engagement for the life insurance industry. - August 29, 2017 - Life.io
International SOS and Global Excel Announce Joint Venture Partnership
International SOS, the world’s leading medical and travel security risk services company, and Global Excel Management, a worldwide leader in premium medical cost containment and claims management, have today announced a joint venture partnership to leverage mutual healthcare capabilities and... - August 25, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.
Howard Ginsberg, CPA Honored at Cetera® Financial Specialists Conference for the 13th Year
Long Island based Howard Ginsberg was recognized among conference attendees as a top financial advisor with the firm as one of only two individuals in New York to ever receive this honor for thirteen consecutive years. - August 25, 2017 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
South Coast Surety Does It Again
South Coast Surety has announced that they have again taken a large leap forward to make Surety Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds and Bid Bonds available to more contractors, for larger jobs with less difficulty in getting qualified. Their Quick and Easy Contract Surety Program is giving same day approvals with their Simple Contract Express Application. Construction Contractors, Service Type Contractors and Supply Firms that want to go after profitable public contract. - August 24, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Anne Melissa Dowling Accepts Advisory Role with Carpe Data
Former Illinois Director of Insurance, Anne Melissa Dowling, CFA, will formally be joining Carpe Data's Advisory Board. - August 24, 2017 - Carpe Data
St. Louis Family Owned and Operated Insurance Agency Changes Name
26-year-old Powers Insurance and Benefits to target risk management industry. - August 24, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Bill Webb Named Assistant Vice President at New Day Underwriting Managers
Leading Special Intermediary Firm Expands Professional Liability Insurance Expertise with Addition of Senior Industry Expert Specializing in A&E, CPrL and OPPI Policy Forms - August 22, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Randy Jones & Associates, Inc. Hires Mark Thompson to Fill Their Insurance Agent Position
Randy Jones & Associates is proud to welcome Mark Thompson as the newest addition to their staff. Mark will take over the duties as Montgomery Agency Insurance Agent overseeing customer service and continuing to write new business protecting and preserving what the Montgomery Alabama area community have worked so hard for. - August 19, 2017 - Mark Thompson, Commercial and Personal Insurance
JGS Insurance Among Top 100 Property/Casualty Agencies by Insurance Journal
JGS Insurance, a market leading New Jersey insurance agency, announced today that it has been named a Top 100 Property/Casualty Agency by Insurance Journal. The Top 100 list is ranked by total property/casualty agency revenue for 2016. “Once again JGS Insurance has been recognized by a... - August 11, 2017 - JGS Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Overlook the "Senior Women Alone" Market Says AALTCI Director
Insurance agents are overlooking millions of senior women living alone declares the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. They have greatest need for information, shares Slome. - August 09, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Seeks Agents with 1035 Exchange Experience
As part of the educational campaign focused on 1035 exchanges using annuities to pay long term care costs, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is looking to connect with insurance agents with success stories to share. - August 07, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Names Marci Waterman Chief Operating Officer
Marci Waterman, Esq., has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SterlingRisk Insurance, one of the nation’s top independently owned insurance brokerage firms. Waterman, who joined SterlingRisk in 2013, most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for the organization. Her... - August 05, 2017 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Steven Trigili, CCO to be a Featured Speaker at IA Watch Compliance Summit in Boston
Steven Trigili, CCO of Garden State Securities, will be a guest speaker at the IA Watch Commitment to Compliance Summit in Boston, MA. Trigili will be speaking on how compliance officers can put in a plan of action now to prepare for the DOL's Fiduciary Duty Rule. - August 03, 2017 - Garden State Securities, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Plans 1035 Exchange National Campaign
To create heightened awareness of the ability to use 1035 exchanges of life insurance to pay for long term care, a major national campaign is being planned by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 27, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
FNA Insurance Services’ Michele Burke Named President of the Monmouth Ocean Chapter of New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters
FNA Insurance Services (FNA), a leading employee benefits general insurance agency, announced that Michele Burke, Vice President of Employee Benefits, has been elected President of the Monmouth-Ocean Chapter (MOAHU) of the New Jersey Association of Health Underwriters (NJAHU) effective July 1, 2017. - July 27, 2017 - FNA Insurance Services
Eric Griffin Named Executive Vice President, Financial Services
The Cason Group has Promoted Eric Griffin to Executive Vice President of Financial Services - July 27, 2017 - The Cason Group
Michelle Lucas Named Director, Financial Services Operations
The Cason Group Has Promoted Michelle Lucas to Director of Financial Services Operations - July 27, 2017 - The Cason Group
Powers Insurance and Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Relocate Headquarters
Companies move from Clayton to the City of St. Louis after 25 years - July 21, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports 39 Percent Increase in Consumer Inquiries
The number if consumers requesting long term care insurance information and costs from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance increased 39 percent in the first half of 2017. - July 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
South Coast Surety's New Program Helps Landscape Contractors Generate More Profits
Fear of dealing with Surety Bond Companies keeps a lot of Landscape Contractors from bidding on annual maintenance contracts or landscape installations and repair work. South Coast Surety has developed a new Commercial Contract Surety Program that actually helps firms get established or improve their ability to bid on the growing number of public works. - July 19, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction May be Taken by More Seniors Reports AALTCI
Nearly nine million Americans deducted medical and dental expenses which can now include long-term care insurance premium costs according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 15, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Mawazna Introduces Pakistan’s First Personal Finance Community
Mawazna introduces Pakistan’s first personal finance community. Mawazna community 0ffers online platform for consumers to discuss any of their queries related to personal finance. They can even share their feedback, review and experiences of financial products of their choices. Mawazna.com... - July 02, 2017 - Mawazna.com
Mawazna Enables Consumers to Compare Loan Products in Pakistan
Mawazna provides an online loan comparison platform, helping customers to compare and make informed decisions about choosing personal loans, car loan, and home loans. Mawazna has introduced a more advanced digital platform for comparing loan products in Pakistan. By using Mawazna, consumers can... - July 02, 2017 - Mawazna.com
2nd Edition of Bestselling “What’s the Deal with Retirement Communities?” Released
Newly revised book takes an up-close look at often-asked questions about senior housing options. - June 30, 2017 - My LifeSite
Watkins Insurance Group Welcomes Chris Scott as Vice President of Finance
Scott Brings His Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group - June 30, 2017 - Watkins Insurance Group
Shane Kilduff Named Account Administrator at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers has named Shane Kilduff as an account administrator. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales and production efforts for environmental and construction-related professional liability coverage to agents and brokers based nationwide. “Shane is an... - June 20, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. / ArtInsuranceNow.com Announces Wall to Wall Exhibition Coverage
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc., a New York based, leading insurance broker of Art & Collectible Insurance and Surety, Construction Bonds since 1949, has announced an insurance program designed for items on display in exhibitions. (subhead) When lending, borrowing or showcasing work in... - June 17, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Innovative Insurance Broker Creates New High Value Jewelry Policy
Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. website: ArtInsuranceNow.com partners with A+ XV rated carrier to provide outstanding Jewelry coverage for high-value jewelry from $10,000 up to $6,000,000 in value. - June 15, 2017 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Jaime Lawson Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Jaime Lawson has been named account manager at New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business efforts and supplying risk... - June 13, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Insurance-on-Hudson Agency Opens in Irvington, New York
Insurance-on-Hudson Agency, specializing in an array of personal and commercial lines insurance products and services, is pleased to announce its grand opening in Irvington, NY (108 Main Street). The agency provides coverage within the Tri-State area, with additional capabilities in Pennsylvania, the D.C. Metro area and Florida. - June 01, 2017 - Insurance On Hudson Agency
Short Term Care Insurance Policies Can Aid Seniors Facing Surging Drug Costs Shares Center Director
The director of the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information reacted to a front page story in today's Wall Street Journal by urging insurance agents to learn more about short term care insurance options. - June 01, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
AALTCI Director Announces Overseas Adventure Travel Incentive to Membership
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special incentive available to Association membership as well as consumers who plan overseas travel. - May 21, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Chris Campbell Achieves Court of the Table MDRT Membership is Exclusive to World’s Leading Financial Professionals
Chris Campbell, CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, Maryland has qualified for Court of the Table of the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT). Achieving Court of the Table status places Mr. Campbell among the top professionals in the global life insurance and financial services industry. - May 18, 2017 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Advisory Center Posts Videos from First Short Term Care Insurance Summit
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has just posted videos filmed at the organization's first conference focused on short term care insurance. - May 18, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
More Long Term Care Insurance Agents Offering Shorter Term Solutions
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced plans for a series of agent training webinars to help more insurance professionals learn about short-term care insurance solutions for their clientele. - May 11, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
American Business Network to Host "Business Owners Building Value" Workshop
St. Louis' Powers Insurance and Benefits to present cyber security tips at seminar - May 10, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Good Time to Get or Expand Your Surety Support
The growing volume of public bids and the current aggressive surety underwriting create the Perfect Storm for contracting businesses to profitably grow with the current economy. - May 09, 2017 - South Coast Surety
My LifeSite Launches CCRC Financial Data Sorting Capabilities
MyLifeSite.net has launched a new feature that helps senior adults and their families learn more about a high-end retirement community's financial viability before they decide to make a large financial commitment, which often includes a sizable entry fee. It is the only online resource like this that is available to consumers and it helps answer one of the most popular questions: Will my money be safe? The best news is that for now this feature is offered for free. - May 03, 2017 - My LifeSite
Selling Short-Term Care Insurance Video Primer Posted by NACSTCi
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has posted a new video for insurance agents interested in learning more about selling short term care insurance. - May 03, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Watkins Insurance Group Hires Industry Veteran Lillian Braunstein as Hospitality Insurance Specialist
Braunstein Brings Her Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group. - April 28, 2017 - Watkins Insurance Group
Powers Insurance and Benefits' Employee Earns New CISR Elite Status
Linsey Chadek successfully completes insurance industry program. - April 28, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
New AAMSI Video Helps Promote Medicare Supplement Agent Online Directory
A new video helps promote the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's online directory of local agents. - April 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
BrookStone Insurance Group Achieves One Year in Business
BrookStone Insurance Group, LLC was formed by Brook Crawford in April of 2016 after Crawford sold his interest in an existing agency. The agency, located in Dallas, Texas, started business with just four employees, three in sales and one in administration, and has now tripled in size with a total... - April 17, 2017 - BrookStone Insurance Group
Powers Insurance and Benefits' Employee Earns Insurance Certification
St. Louis' Amy Connell now a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). - April 14, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Powers Insurance and Benefits Opens Office in Cuba, MO
Corporate headquarters to remain in Clayton, Mo. - April 07, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Majority of Short-Term Care Insurance Buyers Are Over 60 Reports NACSTCi
Nearly 93 percent of individuals who purchased a new short-term care insurance policy in 2016 were age 61 or older according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - April 06, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Global Excel Management Inc. Acquires ChargeCare International Limited
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of ChargeCare International Limited which will be effective April 7, 2017. With this acquisition, Global Excel reinforces its position as a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions. - April 04, 2017 - Global Excel Management Inc.