Recent Headlines
Within Insurance Brokers & Agents
Long Term Care Insurance Association Reports Buyers Are Age 64 or Younger
The vast majority of individuals purchasing new long term care insurance policies do so prior to turning 65 according to a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 22, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Money Back Provisions Available But Costly Says AALTCI
Few understand that long term care insurance policies offer a money back option but it can add 62 percent to the cost reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Cornerstone Designation Awarded to Houston Insurance Agents
J.M. Strange & Company Earns Prestigious Cornerstone Designation for Second Consecutive Year. - August 19, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
California Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Plans Too Costly Says AALTCI Analysis
A typical California long term care insurance Partnership policy would cost a couple $530 monthly, 159 percent more than good non-Partnership coverage reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Friedman Associates Assisting Hampton Roads Businesses with ACA Notifications
The required deadline for employers to notify their employees about the new ACA Marketplaces for health insurance is closing in. Employers have till October 1, 2013 to notify employees about specific details regarding the ACA. These notifications are to be documented, and saved in your employee files in case of audit. Fines or penalties may be imposed on non-compliant businesses. - August 17, 2013 - Friedman Associates Insurance
2013 Long Term Care Insurance Cost for Illinois Reported by AALTCI
Long term care insurance costs for Illinois residents can vary by 69 percent reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Website Helps People Find the Best Term Life Insurance Deals
New website helps people make informed decisions and find the best term life insurance plans for them. - August 17, 2013 - Term-Life-Insurance.com
New $75,000 ICC Property Broker Bond Now Available
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) implementation of the new $75,000 bond requirement starts 10/1/2013. South Coast Surety has surety programs Now in place to handle all sizes of broker and freight forwarder companies. - August 16, 2013 - South Coast Surety
Irwin Siegel Agency Named Certified Market Specialist on the MarketScout Exchange
Irwin Siegel Agency named Certified Market Specialist (CMS) for Social Services on the MarketScout Exchange. - August 16, 2013 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Long Term Care Insurance Association Ad Insert Announced
A special advertising effort focused on long term care insurance awareness has been announced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 16, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Not Covered by Obamacare Reports Association Director
A significant percentage of consumers mistakenly believe long term care insurance is included under Obamacare provisions cites head of American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 14, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Comparing Long Term Care Insurance? Consult a Specialist Say AALTCI Director
Variations between long term care insurance policies make it increasingly beneficial to consult someone who specializes in the field advises the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance webinar. - August 12, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Small Employer Long Term Care Insurance Changes Focus of Workshop
Significant changes to long term care insurance policies available to the small employer market will be the focus of a special American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance webinar. - August 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Study Shows Reasons People Buy Long Term Care Insurance
Individuals purchase long term care insurance in order to protect assets, gain peace of mind and avoiding being a burden to others shared the director of the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - August 09, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Golish Financial Group Charity Golf Tournament Benefits the Israel Defense Forces
Come Swing with Golish Financial for Charity, at the Boca Lago Country club, on Oct. 28, 2013; Enjoy a spectacular Golf Tournament benefiting the soldiers of the IDF - August 08, 2013 - Golish Financial Group
David M. Slaugenhoup Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Executive
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has strengthened its environmental risk services expertise with the addition of David M. Slaugenhoup as an account executive within its General Industry... - August 07, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Intercare Insurance Solutions' Jennifer Eilers Wins Prestigious National Industry Award
Jennifer Eilers, account executive at Intercare Insurance Solutions, a Hub International Company, has been named the 2013 Employee Benefit Adviser of the Year by Employee Benefit Adviser magazine. - August 07, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Payments to Quadruple According to AALTCI
A new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveals that claim payments will rise to $34 Billion in 2032. - August 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
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
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
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
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.