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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.
Moran Insurance Acquires Ameriway Insurance in Jacksonville, Florida
Moran Insurance has added to its personal and business insurance lines with the acquisition of an agency located in Duval County, Florida. - March 31, 2017 - Moran Insurance
Advisory Center Reports Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Paying More Claims
The number of new short-term care insurance claims opened increased significantly and companies paid nearly six percent more in claim benefits in 2016 according to the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 31, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils 2017 Market Update
Annual Industry Recap Highlights Latest Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Challenges & Predictions - March 29, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Short-Term Care Insurance Industry Policy Sales Grow 16.7 Percent
Short-term care insurance policy sales and new business premium increased in 2016 reports the National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information. - March 24, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin and End at Home Reports AALTCI
Most newly opened long-term care insurance claims begin at home according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 25, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
John Heft of New Day Underwriting Managers to Address Environmental Exposures & Claims at 2017 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, will address the “Environmental Exposures & Claims... - February 22, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Newly Funded CONCIERGE MED+ SERVICES LLC., Offers WC Space an Evidence Based Medical Treatment System to Assist Claims with Early Intervention and Medical Spend Oversight
CONCIERGE MED+SERVICES LLC, announced that they (with the assistance of a private funding group) have launched a new company to better meet the current demands of the Workers’ Compensation Industries’ continuous need for evidence-based ancillary & claims intervention services. - February 22, 2017 - CONCIERGE MED SERVICES LLC.
The Cason Group Names Ryan Evans VP of Operations
The Cason Group is pleased to announce that Ryan Evans has been named Vice President of Operations, effective immediately. Evans directs The Cason Group’s sales and marketing operations. Evans has been with The Cason Group since 2006, most recently as Director of Operations. Evans, a... - February 22, 2017 - The Cason Group
HUB International Millennial Compensation and Performance Survey Reveals Traditional Practices Not Working
The objective for this study was the identification of compensation and performance practices that are important to millennials. By sharing key takeaways, HUB International hopes you gain insight into what reward practices work best for this growing employee population. - February 21, 2017 - HUB International - West Region
The Cason Group Purchases Williams Insurance Brokerage
The Cason Group has purchased Williams Insurance Brokerage of Knoxville, Tennessee - February 16, 2017 - The Cason Group
New Review of Surety Programs for Service and Supply/Install Contracting
In underwriting public works’ contractors, surety companies extensively prequalify those businesses to confirm that they have the capital, capacity, experience and character to perform the specific contract. But, public funds are spent on a lot of other products and services beyond construction. Private Industry has always provided goods and services to our government entities. Supply and Service Contract awards make up a significant portion of governmental budgets across the country. - February 13, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $8.65 Billion in Claims Reports AALTCI
The number of individuals receiving long term care insurance claim benefits increased in 2016 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 12, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Employee
Meaghan Dowd earns promotion after achieving industry certification. - February 09, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Joseph Buono Promoted to Senior Account Manager in Real Estate Group of New Day Underwriting Managers
Joseph Buono has been promoted to Senior Account Manager within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. He is responsible for supporting the company’s... - February 03, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Issues Inflation Advisory
Rising inflation should be taken into account by financial advisors helping their clients plan for long-term care insurance, cautions head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 03, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care Insurance Group Supports Agent Education
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information announced it's 2017 campaign to generate increased awareness and sales by insurance professionals. - February 02, 2017 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
ProHCM Adds Seventeen New Broker Partners
ProHCM, a leading HR and benefits technology and services organization, has added 17 new benefit broker partners since the start of January. This represents the fastest expansion since ProHCM launched in the summer of 2016. The new locations include: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL;... - January 31, 2017 - ProHCM Holdings, LLC
Powers Insurance and Benefits Hires New Personal Account Manager
Robin Bender to assist with claims for new and existing clients. - January 28, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Exigis to Exhibit at PARMA 2017 Conference and Expo
For the sixth consecutive year, Exigis will exhibit at the 43rd Annual Public Agency Risk Managers Association (PARMA) Conference in Anaheim, CA. - January 26, 2017 - Exigis, LLC.
Prosure Insurance Launches Musician’s Home Insurance
The UK’s only Home Insurance policy for gigging Musicians – designed by musicians, for musicians. - January 20, 2017 - Prosure Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Newly-Enhanced Website
Updated Features Make Site Easier to Navigate & Access from Mobile Devices - January 19, 2017 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Surety Executive Elected to City Council
Founder and CEO of South Coast Surety, Steven Swartz, was recently elected to the City Council of San Clemente, CA. With Mr. Swartz’s 40 years in finance and the decades of Surety experience which include his building a National Managing General Surety Underwriting Agency that has significant in-house authority, it is expected that his extensive knowledge of public works and funding will greatly benefit the city. - January 17, 2017 - South Coast Surety
President to Address Standard of Care Design Issues at 2017 AGC Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, will join a panel of insurance and legal experts to discuss the expanding standard of care in design/build contracts at... - December 22, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance and Benefits Hires New Controller
Seasoned CPA joins St. Louis insurance agency. - December 22, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Lists Top-10 States For 2016
The top-10 states where individuals have purchased traditional long-term care insurance policy was announced today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 18, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Offers Errors and Omissions Insurance; One Without Membership Fees
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance announced their 2017 Errors and Omissions insurance coverage plans. One trade group is waiving membership fees. - December 17, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
California Has Most Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholders Reports AALTCI
California has over 600,000 individuals protected with a traditional long-term care insurance policy according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 16, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Association Works with Home Care Services Leader to Educate Consumers
An effort by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and Amada Senior Care will help educate consumers. - December 15, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Worry+Peace Launches Hole-In-1, a Brand New Golf Insurance Product
Insurance line added to Wedding, Bicycle and Engagement Ring policies already in place. - December 07, 2016 - Worry+Peace
Joseph Nawa of New Day Underwriting Managers Addresses Environmental Risk Profile Trends & Practices at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Nawa, a senior consultant at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading construction-related professional liability and environmental resource firm for retail insurance agents and brokers, recently discussed the risks associated with everyday liability exposures at the 36th Annual IRMI... - December 05, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Issues 2017 Forecast
Sales of long-term care insurance for 2017 should be stable predicts the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The annual forecast from AALTCI's director was just released. - December 02, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Advisor System Helps Financial Service Professionals Advise Student Loan Borrowers on Complex Repayment Strategies
The Certified Student Loan Advisor Board of Standards provides a comprehensive business development system for financial professionals. The program helps them build new business by adding student debt advising services to help clients overcome the challenges many borrowers experience in deciding the best repayment plan. - November 28, 2016 - CSLA
BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. - the Market Leaders for Careless Driving Insurance
Barrie, ON-based insurance company, BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. are now offering a comprehensive careless driving insurance service. The company’s service is specifically designed for those that are considered high risk within the insurance marketplace, and will place the full weight of the company’s resources behind the driver as they seek an affordable coverage product. - November 26, 2016 - BeWiser Insurance Brokers
Surety Supported Jobs on the Rise
The recent election ballots had billions of dollars of proposed expenditure bonds for the building and maintenance of schools, roads and public facilities that passed. This is a big opportunity for companies that have Surety Bonding Support to go after publicly funded projects. - November 22, 2016 - South Coast Surety
Mavon Insurance Celebrates 100 Years of Insuring Tomorrows
Mavon Insurance is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a family owned managing general agency representing many of the industry’s most respected insurance companies. - November 19, 2016 - Mavon Insurance
Long-Term Care Association Offers Discount to MDRT Applicants
To help grow sales of long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special discount to agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable. - November 19, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Honored with Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers, was recently honored with the Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at the 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award is provided annually to conference speakers for their outstanding contribution to the construction... - November 17, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
C-Risk Launches C-Risk.net Website for Risk Management Consulting Company
C-Risk announced the launch of the www.c-risk.net website to promote a variety of risk management advisory and consulting services for the construction industry. - November 15, 2016 - C-Risk, LLC
Lauren Hill Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Lauren Hill has joined New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, as an account manager within the Construction Group. She will work with the company’s nationwide network of agents,... - November 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Guide to Tax Deductible LTC Insurance
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special offer in November to support Long-Term Care Awareness Month. - November 03, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Updates Tax Deduction Limits for Consumers
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has updated the organization's website with the just-announced increased tax deduction limits for consumers who own or purchase tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies, - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC Now Serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Real estate title insurance and settlement services experts join forces to create Boardwalk Settlement Services to serve the Jersey Shore. - November 01, 2016 - Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Two Employees
Team members earn promotions at St. Louis insurance agency. - October 29, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Exigis Sponsors 2016 CGCS Chief Financial Officers Conference
For the second year, Exigis will sponsor the Council of the Great City Schools 2016 Chief Financial Officers Conference in San Antonio, TX. - October 28, 2016 - Exigis, LLC.
Jesilyn Ippolito Named Consultant in Construction Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Jesilyn Ippolito has been named a consultant within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for providing New Day’s agents and their... - October 20, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
National Advisory Center Releases New Short-Term Care Insurance Consumer Video
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information released a new consumer video explaining the benefits offered from purchasing a short-term care insurance policy. - October 15, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Insurance Agents Still Overlooking the Short-Term Care Insurance Option Reports AALTCI Director
Too many insurance agents trying to convince clients to plan for long-term care are overlooking the importance of affordable options reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome. - October 07, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance