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Long Term Care Insurance Association Director Appears on PBS
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance appeared on PBS-TV's Nightly Business Report. - August 04, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Life Insurance with Long Term Care Insurance Benefits Studied
Most buyers of life insurance with long term care insurance riders are under age 65 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 03, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Connecticut Long Term Care Insurance Awareness Campaign Launched
An online campaign to heighten awareness of the benefits offered by Connecticut's long term care insurance program is being launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 01, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Selling Long Term Care Insurance Audios Available from Association
Insurance professionals interested in selling long term care insurance can access training audios from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 01, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ACC RV Warranty Announces End of Outsourcing Agreement Today
ACC RV Warranty has announced today the end of their long-standing RV towing outsourcing agreement. As the RV industry rebounds from its low point, ACC is once again poised to provide best-in-class delivery of RV Towing Assistance without outsourcing any of its ancillary benefits to industry partners. As a fully sel-contained program, ACC is once again able to provide unlimited service benefits to its customers. - July 31, 2013 - ACC Warranty - ACC RV Warranty
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
SIA Group Appoints Tosha Revell As Account Manager
Full-Service Insurance Agency Announces New Hire to Support Small Business and Individual Health Insurance Clients - June 08, 2013 - SIA Group
Hudson Valley Insurance Agencies Form The Reis Management Group, LLC
Frank H. Reis, Inc. has partnered with The Pleasant Valley Agency Inc, Duxbury & Hermans Inc, Fraleigh and Rakow Inc and The Mahan Agency Inc (all previously known as The Main Street Group) to create The Reis Management Group LLC. - June 05, 2013 - The Reis Group LLC
Auto-Owners Insurance Names SIA Group Top 10 Growth Agency in State for Second Consecutive Year
Fortune 500 Company Recognizes Local Insurance Agency for Rapid Growth in North Carolina for Second Time - June 01, 2013 - SIA Group
Intercare Insurance Solutions Hosts 2nd Annual Corporate Wellness Symposium
Intercare Insurance Solutions, a Hub International Company (Intercare) and San Diego’s leading corporate insurance brokerage specializing in employee benefits, invites San Diego business leaders to attend its 2013 Corporate Wellness Symposium. The full-day event, which educates human... - May 31, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Intercare Recommends Strategies to Improve Health and Lower Costs
Health care reform legislation’s sweeping changes has Intercare Insurance Solutions, a Hub International Company, advising clients that their employee benefit costs could rise significantly unless they employ several strategies quickly. Intercare, a commercial benefits brokerage, suggests strategies that include developing a long-term strategic plan; educating and engaging employees to make better lifestyle choices and healthcare decisions; and improving overall employee health. - May 31, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Age of Asset Based Long Term Care Insurance Policies Declining
The age of life insurance plus long term care insurance combo policies is declining according to research by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - May 25, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New York Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Costs Too Much for Many
The high cost for New York Long Term Care Insurance Partnership policies make far more affordable options well worth considering today according to the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - May 24, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carl Warren & Company Named 2013 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association
Carl Warren & Company, headquartered in Placentia, California, was named the 2013 ESOP Company of the Year by The ESOP Association. The award was presented at the Association’s 36th Annual Conference in DC. - May 17, 2013 - Carl Warren & Company
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed GAP Program
OptiMed GAP is specifically designed to help save direct health insurance premium costs by allowing employers greater freedom in selecting lower cost high deductible plans or plans with higher out of pocket coinsurance maximums. - May 15, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Adrian Fristensky and InsurancePlanning101.com Add Latest Term Life Insurance Rates to Site
InsurancePlanning101.com, located in California but also providing life insurance and other insurance products to the states of Washington, Oregon and Arizona, announced the addition of the latest rates for term life insurance. The firm uses a database with 100+ highly rated companies that is... - May 13, 2013 - InsurancePlanning101.com
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc. Launches Online Consumer Life Insurance Quote Engine & Sales System Exclusively for Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Agents
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Financial Services Marketing, Training & Cross-Sale programs, launches its online consumer term life insurance quote engine and sales system. Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Insurance Agents now have the ability to leverage a multi-channel approach to sales, and capitalize on the rapidly growing trend for consumers to both research and purchase life insurance products online. - May 07, 2013 - FS Marketing Solutions
Free Online Title Insurance Calculator Offered for New Jersey Property Transactions on CounsellorsTitle.com
Loan officers, real estate agents and home buyers can find out how much title insurance will cost for purchases made in New Jersey. - May 07, 2013 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
zIngenuity Announces Launch of Its Redesigned Website
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and mortgage fulfillment services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has redesigned its website to align with current service offerings. “The mortgage market continues to undergo an unprecedented level of change, and zIngenuity has... - May 06, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
EXIGIS® Launches Specialized Exposure Data Management Software Suite for Public Sector
EXIGIS, LLC. (www.exigis.com), the leading provider of risk management, insurance, and trade finance software and services, partnered with the nation’s leading public sector insurance broker to launch RiskWorksPS™ – a risk and insurance workflow automation software suite developed and configured specifically to the unique needs of the public sector. - May 04, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Oregon City Insurance Agency Selected Among America's Best
Choices Insurance Agency, located in Oregon City, has been selected by Insurance Training Associates as one of the top insurance agencies in America based on positive customer reviews. - May 03, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC