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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
AIC Underwriters Hires Chief Marketing Officer
AIC Underwriters, LLC (AICU) announces the appointment of Thomas E. Hickey, CIC as the chief marketing officer. In his role, Mr. Hickey will be responsible for driving the overall marketing for AICU’s products and services. He will oversee business development and establish distribution... - May 02, 2013 - AIC Underwriters LLC
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program
The OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program gives an option for Mid to Large employers with low group participation to potentially offer a cost saving Health Insurance plan to their full-time employees and comply with the employer provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). - May 01, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Bobby Bowden to Keynote at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
Legendary former Coach Bobby Bowden will deliver a keynote address at the Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference on August 19 in Orlando. - April 25, 2013 - Workers Compensation Institute
Join the Nation's Top Insurance Litigation Experts and Their Clients (May 14) at Perrin Conferences' 3rd Annual Emerging Insurance Coverage & Allocation Issues Conference
This one-day event in Philadelphia features prominent in-house insurer and policyholder counsel from firms including Liberty Mutual, PepsiCo, ACE, Arrowood, WR Berkley, Brunswick, Zurich and Resolute, among others. This year’s conference is chaired by David F. McGonigle, Esq., of K&L... - April 24, 2013 - Perrin Conferences
Josh Mellberg of J.D. Mellberg Financial Announces Affiliation with Randy Kricke
Florida Financial Adviser Randy Kricke Specializes in Conservative Financial Strategies. - April 24, 2013 - Randolph Kricke
CIPC Conference Profiles Complexities of Insuring the Wealthy
High-Net-Worth Insurers, Agents, MGAs, and Related Companies Gathered Together for Education, Advocacy and Networking - April 22, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
MarketScout Announces New Errors & Omissions Program Specifically Designed for CIC Agencies in California, Nevada, and Texas
Coverage Offered Through Relationship with Ironshore - April 18, 2013 - MarketScout Corporation
Association Launches Long Term Care Insurance Sales Brochure Offer
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced a special offer for it's consumer guide to reducing the cost of long term care insurance. - April 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EXIGIS Continues to Advance Contract Compliance Software with Newest Release of RiskWorks rm.Compliance
EXIGIS, LLC. (www.exigis.com), the leading provider of risk management, insurance, and trade finance software and services, has announced the release of RiskWorks rm.Compliance 10.7, the next generation of the company’s industry-leading contract compliance and insurance certificate validation software. - April 17, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Austin Insurance Agent Among America's Best
An Austin insurance agent, Susan Muston, LUTCF, has been selected by Insurance Training Associates and Top 1000 as one of America's top insurance agencies. - April 15, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Weiss Long Term Care Insurance Ratings Misses Mark
Long term care insurance ratings issued by Weiss Ratings misses the mark says the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 15, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HR BioTech Connect Hosting Roundtable Meeting to Discuss Critical HR Issues
On Thursday, April 18th, 2013, members of the HR BioTech Connect group will attend an important meeting to discuss critical issues that are impacting the world of Human Resources today, including Health Care Reform, recruitment, and more. - April 14, 2013 - CBG Benefits
Michael Katsus Insurance Agency Selected as One of America's Top Agencies
An Austin, Texas insurance agent, Michael Katsus, has been selected as one of the Top 1000 Insurance Agencies in America based on customer reviews by Insurance Training Associates. - April 13, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Ralph Bettencourt Insurance Agency Named One of the Top Insurance Agencies in America
The Ralph Bettencourt Agency of State Farm Insurance has been selected by Insurance Training Associates, LLC as one of the Top Insurance Agencies in America based on customer reviews. - April 12, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Specialization Will Grow
Agents seeking to successfully help clients with long term care insurance planning should consider specializing advised the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 11, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Prudential Long Term Care Insurance Group Enrollments Ending Soon
Employees eligible for Prudential long term care insurance have to decide soon before the company ceases accepting new applicants. Comparing options advised by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Nielsen Insurance Agency Named One of the Top Insurance Agencies in America
Nielsen Insurance Agency has been selected by Insurance Training Associates, as one of the Top Insurance Agencies in America based on positive customer reviews. - April 09, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Momentum Health Targets Disability with R10m Spend Per Annum
Moment Health's social investment initiatives, driven by the Momentum Fund, are supporting disability projects as well as other initiatives in South Africa. - April 05, 2013 - Medical Aid Quotes
New Long Term Care Insurance Guide for Women on Their Own
A new consumer guide focused on long term care insurance planning for women on their own is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2-10 Home Buyers Warranty to Focus on Customer Experience
In an effort to drive efficiency within the contact center, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty will utilize innovative "smart tech" from Astute Solutions. - April 04, 2013 - Astute Solutions
Importance of Long Term Care Insurance Specialist Grows
Significant changes in long term care planning are making it more important work with a long-term care insurance specialist according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - April 04, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Paolo dela Torre Named Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, an environmental and construction-related professional liability resource for insurance agents and brokers, has announced that Paolo dela Torre has joined the company as an account executive in the General Industry Practice. He will service the environmental and... - April 03, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
EXIGIS Exhibiting at RIMS 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition
EXIGIS announced today that it will participate as an exhibitor at the 2013 Risk Management and Insurance Society (RIMS) Annual Conference in Los Angeles, CA. - March 31, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
Free 10 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Course in Virginia Beach
A free OSHA 10-hour Construction Industry Safety course takes place September 11 and 12 in the Virginia Beach office. With this seminar, you will get the tools and training needed to work safely, productively, and profitably. There is no cost to attend and you can register up to 3 employees per business at the web site www.friedman-insurance.com - March 29, 2013 - Friedman Associates Insurance
CORE ID Services Partners with STOP.THINK.CONNECT. to Fight Identity Theft Through Cybersecurity Awareness
CORE ID Services, providers of the ARX-ID identity theft protection services, has partnered with the national cybersecurity awareness campaign STOP.THINK.CONNECT. to help promote safer Internet use and avoid online fraud. CORE ID uses education, monitoring, and recovery services to help consumers and businesses fight identity theft. - March 29, 2013 - CORE ID Services, LLC
CBG Benefits Hosts a Full-Crowd at Health Care Reform Seminar
Employers from around New England gathered to learn about a topic that is becoming more important with each passing day --- federal health care reform. CBG Benefits, a full-service employee benefits brokerage firm in Woburn, Massachusetts, hosted the seminar to address concerns about the health care requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). - March 27, 2013 - CBG Benefits
Long Term Care Insurance Association Exec Appears on CNBC
Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance appeared on CNBC-TVs newscast addressing rate increases on long term care insurance. - March 27, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Blog by H & H Insurance Professionals is Top Insurance Information Resource
H & H Insurance Professionals has taken on the role of keeping the public informed digitally on insurance industry news and tips. The company recently created a blog on their website that focuses on educating its readers on the ins and outs of homeowner’s, auto, life, jewelry, umbrella, and business insurance. - March 22, 2013 - H & H Insurance Professionals
Association Report 2013 Long Term Care Insurance Sales Growth
A number of leading long term care insurance companies reported 50 percent increases in the number of individuals applying for coverage during January and February according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 21, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance