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2013 Long Term Care Insurance Tax Guide Available
The 2013 Guide To Tax Qualified Long Term Care Insurance has been made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 28, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
zIngenuity Acquires Mortgage Guaranty Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired a mortgage guaranty captive reinsurance company domiciled in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”). The TCI acquisition is being renamed zInsureRe TCI,... - January 24, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Almanac Free Shipping Offer
Copies of the Long Term Care Insurance Almanac can be obtained with free shipping from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 24, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valuation Results of the Stiftung Warentest for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection of the AGA International SA, Munich
The AGA International, which is one of the most important partners of the insurance MAWISTA, is a member of the Allianz Group. In the current financial test (Issue 2/2013), the AGA International has received extremely positive results from a study by Stiftung Warentest for trip cancellation... - January 23, 2013 - MAWISTA
Obama's Presidential Impact on Long Term Care Insurance
As President Obama begins his second term in office a leading long term care insurance expert speculates on the industry's next four years. - January 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicaid Funding Shortfalls Will Propel Long Term Care Insurance Growth
Medicaid underpayments to nursing homes exceeded $7 billion in 2012, the largest ever, which will propel awareness of the importance of long term care insurance predicts leading expert. - January 20, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Asset Level Defines Long Term Care Insurance Market
A new study reveals 30 percent of Americans have savings and investment levels that make them viable prospects for long term care insurance. - January 19, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction May be Overlooked
Twenty million Americans over age 65 will file tax returns and are reminded that long term care insurance premiums may be an overlooked tax deduction. - January 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ISA CEO Howard Siegel Appointed to Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Board
Howard Siegel, CEO of Irwin Siegel Agency Appointed as Governing Board Member and Treasurer for a newly formed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Bronx, NY. - January 18, 2013 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Long Term Care Insurance Association Launches Electronic Brochure Line
A new line of electronic brochures focused on long term care planning and long term care insurance has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - January 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Offers Advice to New Federal Commission
Recommendations from the new federal Long Term Care commission will hopefully provide realistic and adoptable solutions notes the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - January 15, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Katy Insurance Agent Shows Cyclists How to Save Money on Motorcycle Insurance Premiums
Insurance Agency Texas says taking these simple steps could help motor cyclists enjoy their lifestyle and still save a bundle on monthly premiums. - January 13, 2013 - Insurance Agency Texas
Home Care Providers Connect with Long Term Care Insurance Prospects
Two of the nation's leading home care providers are connecting with consumers seeking long term care insurance information from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 12, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HUB International Acquires Intercare Insurance Solutions
Hub International Limited (Hub) announced today that it has acquired Intercare Insurance Solutions, Inc. (Intercare), a San Diego, California-based insurance brokerage firm. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Intercare will become part of the California operations of Hub International Insurance Services (Hub California). - January 12, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Katy Auto Insurance Agent Cautions Texas Drives Against Forgoing Auto Insurance in 2013
Insurance Agency Texas says refusing to buy auto insurance in the New Year is the same as asking for disaster. - January 12, 2013 - Insurance Agency Texas
Employer Long Term Care Insurance Section Launched on Association Website
A new section addressing employer group long term care insurance has been added to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 11, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
InsurancePlanning101.com Adds Term Life Insurance Rates to Site
InsurancePlanning101.com, an Independent Agency in California, utilizes computer program to research 100+ companies for the lowest rates with the best companies. - January 11, 2013 - InsurancePlanning101.com
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Redesigned Website as Informational Resource for Commercial Brokers and Agents
Updated Website Provides Single-point Access & Risk Management Guidance for Latest Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance Options - January 10, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Queen Street America Reshapes Traditional Insurance Model with Focus on Women, Simplicity and Financial Empowerment; Sales Representatives Sought Nationwide
Queen Street America LLC (QSA) is a newly formed national marketing company created to share the QSA Plan with cancer-concerned consumers while also providing a rewarding professional opportunity to women across the country. QSA markets the QSA Plan, a lump sum internal cancer insurance policy to help women and families manage the unanticipated expenses associated with cancer. QSA also provides a professional path for entrepreneurial women seeking income with schedule flexibility. - January 10, 2013 - Queen Street America
Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards Open for Entries
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting entries for the 11th national Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards. - January 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Achieves Milestone
As more consumers investigate the benefits and cost for long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website reports achieving a significant industry milestone. - January 09, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Explains New Tax Deductibility Limits
The new 2013 tax deductibility limits and rules for long term care insurance policies are now outlined on the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 07, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gender-Based Long Term Care Insurance Pricing Set to Take Effect
The first long term care insurance policies that will cost more for women than men are set to become available in early 2013. The change creates a final buying opportunity, acknowledges the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 06, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program Repealed by Congress
The Federal long term care insurance program known as the CLASS Act was formally repealed. New commission will study issue reports director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2013 Tax Changes Impact Long Term Care Insurance
Starting in 2013 individuals may be able to deduct more of the cost for long term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Low Interest Rates Affect Long Term Care Insurance Pricing
The Federal Reserve's policy of maintaining historically low interest rates has resulted in increased pricing for long-term care insurance reports a leading industry expert. "In 1990 7-year U.S. Treasuries yielded as much as 9.12 percent, and today they yield around 1.2 percent,"... - December 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Eldercare Spending to Rise; More Americans Will Buy Long Term Care Insurance
Spending on eldercare services including home care and nursing care are expected to grow 5.2 percent through 2016 and the purchase of long term care insurance will also increase according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes Recovered $165,000 from Lapsed Life Insurance Policy
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a life insurance policy holder recover thousands of dollars in overpaid premium charges. - December 20, 2012 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Long Term Care Insurance Group Sales Predicted to Grow in 2013
More employers are expected to offer long term care insurance protection to their employees, predicts leading insurance industry expert. - December 19, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Why People Buy Long Term Care Insurance Explained
The top reasons people purchase long term care insurance protection were shared today by a leading insurance industry expert. - December 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
IRMI Workshop Highlights Latest Contractors Professional Liability Exposures & Insurance Options
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Leads Expert Panel Discussion on the Risks Associated with New Digital Technologies, LEED and Sustainable Initiatives - December 13, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Ending Long Term Care Insurance Education Urged
Insurance and financial professionals are urged to educate their clients of the imminent change to what women pay for long term care insurance protection. - December 12, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Katy, TX Insurance Agent Gives New Homeowners Tips for Lowering Homeowner Insurance Cost
Frank Hursh with Insurance Agency Texas says new homeowners can lower the cost of homeowner insurance by following these simple steps. - December 10, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Katy Texas Insurance Expert Discusses Benefits of Buying Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Frank Hursh, owner of Texas based InsuranceAgencyTexas.com says failure to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to auto insurance policies is taking unnecessary risk. - December 09, 2012 - Insurance Agency Texas
Long Term Care Insurance Summit Presentations Available Online
Presentations from the 2012 National Long Term Care Insurance Sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 07, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Assist: The Perfect Present This Christmas
This Christmas, give your loved ones a gift that delivers peace of mind and security that lasts a whole year- Home Assist. Home Assist, described as 24/7 'roadside assistance' for homes, takes the worry out of trying to find reliable tradespeople to help deal with those everyday household... - December 05, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Long Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Explained by AALTCI Director
Consumers facing rate increases on their long term care insurance are given options according to a presentation by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 05, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2013 Medicaid Qualification Levels Shared by Long Term Care Insurance Trade Group
The American Association for Long Term Care Insurance director shared the just released 2013 Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment Standards and Home Equity Standards. - December 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Online Lead Generation Studied
The cost of generating online long term care insurance leads reached $30 according to a report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - December 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Acquires Two Divisions Of Triangle Insurance Group
Full-Service Insurance Agency Purchases Business and Agricultural/Equine Divisions, Expands Central North Carolina Presence - December 01, 2012 - SIA Group
Tax Could Rise Significantly on Michigan Self-Insured Employers
The Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc. (SIIA) today filed an appeal in the United States Court of Appeals as part of the association’s ongoing legal challenge to the Michigan Health Insurance Claims Assessment Act. SIIA contends that the law is preempted by the Employee Retirement... - November 21, 2012 - Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Policyholder Calls Increase 15% Post Holidays
Long term care insurance association shares things to look for when visiting aging parents this holiday season. - November 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Happy Seventh Birthday HomeSource
Seven years of HomeSource and anticipation for the many years to come - November 21, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
New Low Cost Ohio Health Insurance Rates Now Available at Ohioquotes.com
Individual and family health insurance coverage in Ohio for 2013 is now available at Ohioquotes.com. Many low cost options are offered by the top companies. - November 17, 2012 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Costa Rican Medical Care Free Seminar Details Business and Retirement Options in Costa Rica
Costa Rican Medical Care, a leading provider of medical and dental tourism plans in Costa Rica, is offering a seminar on healthcare, business expansion and retirement options in Costa Rica on Wednesday, November 14th at 1:00 pm CST. This is a free seminar featuring speakers both in the U.S. and in... - November 12, 2012 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Long Term Care Insurance Policy Utilization Explained by Expert
The average period of time between the purchase of long term care insurance and when a claim is filed is 108 months according to a report by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - November 09, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Winter Holiday Driving Habits
Cheap Car Insurance.net, the nation's leading inexpensive car insurance resource, has announced winter driving holiday habits that will reduce insurance rates by avoiding accidents. This is important because global weather patterns is sending winter slush and snow to areas usually unaffected by... - November 07, 2012 - CheapCarInsurance.net
SIA Group Expands Market Presence with New Office in Asheville, N.C., Led by Deepak Poplai
Full-Service Insurance Agency Adds Western North Carolina Division with 24-Year Hospitality Industry Veteran at Helm. - November 07, 2012 - SIA Group
Long Term Care Insurance Association Reports Nursing Home Stay Duration
A report from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance looks at the length of time men and women of various ages are in nursing homes. - November 07, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance