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Long Term Care Insurance Growth Anticipated as HSAs Gain Acceptance
Health Savings Accounts have grown to more than $14 billion in assets which a long term care insurance expert predicts will lead to more insurance sales. - August 04, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Guide Explores Tax Deductibility
To encourage more individuals to purchase long term care insurance costs may be tax deductible according to a guide published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 03, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association’s New Video Shares Questions to Ask
Most people ask the wrong questions when they begin the process of looking into long term care insurance advises the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance which has created a video to educate consumers. - August 02, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jeff Slivka Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at New Day Underwriting Managers
In addition to performing the duties of executive vice president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, Jeff Slivka has also assumed the position of Chief Operation Officer (COO) at the specialty resource firm dedicated to assisting insurance agents and brokers with the selection of the appropriate... - August 01, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
zIngenuity Provides Comprehensive Analysis on Mortgage Insurance Industry in Latest Report
zIngenuity, a premier mortgage consulting firm providing strategic advisory services to mortgage lenders and servicers, announced the availability of the July 2012 edition of zInsights, an analytical report on the mortgage insurance (MI) industry. Through zInsights, zIngenuity provides periodic... - August 01, 2012 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Warns Medicaid Spending Threatens States
Medicaid spending including providing long term care to millions of seniors will threaten states and require significantly higher taxes warns the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance a leading expert on long term care planning. - August 01, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan
How to Jump-Start a Tax-Free Retirement Plan by leveraging low yielding assets like receivables & inventory to accelerate wealth building. How to convert an existing IRA, 401(k) and 403 (b) plan into a tax-free plan. - July 31, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers to Host Workshop on Contractors Professional Liability Insurance at 32nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, chief operating officer and executive vice-president at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading environmental and construction-related professional liability resource firm for insurance agents and brokers, will host a workshop discussion on “Contractors Professional... - July 30, 2012 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Offers Buying Tips to New York Consumers
Avoid the three common mistakes when considering long term care insurance simply advises the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance who spoke this week to consumers in New York. - July 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gavin DeGraw Leaves Fans Elated at Private Party
AutoCricket.com’s 2012 LeadsCon east after party was a tremendous success. A live rooftop performance and guest appearance by Gavin DeGraw set the tone for the evening. - July 29, 2012 - AutoCricket.com
SIA Group Jeans Fund Raises More Than $50,000
Full-Service Insurance Agency Collects Contributions to Support Area Charities and People in Need - July 29, 2012 - SIA Group
Mistakes Long Term Care Insurance Dabblers Make
Individuals often pay too much for long term care insurance simply because they don’t know important facts says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance study. - July 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Go for Savings
An increasing percentage of long term care insurance buyers are opting for options that make coverage more affordable according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance study. - July 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Barbara Hostetler Named One of Central PA’s Forty Under 40
Barbara Hostetler, CBC of HostetlerBenefits LLC, will be honored as one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2012 Forty Under 40 award recipients for her commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service. - July 27, 2012 - HostetlerBenefits LLC
Long Term Care Insurance Association Starts Campaign to Educate Younger Individuals
Needing long term care is not just a risk faced by old folks and the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has commenced a campaign to educate younger individuals. - July 27, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Answer Guy Feature Returns
After receiving an increased number of consumer inquiries the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has relaunched the Long Term Care Insurance Answer Guy program. - July 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Length of Nursing Home Stay Varies According to Long Term Care Insurance Expert
Some 1.5 million individuals now reside in nursing homes but few are prepared for the cost of a lengthy stay according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 25, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Find A Long Term Care Insurance Agent Online Databank Expands
The nation’s largest online directory of long term care insurance agents has been expanded by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 24, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Specialists Launches a New Website
Enhanced Resources on the new website Include: Online Quotes, Payment Options, and Informative Insurance Content/Blog. - July 23, 2012 - Insurance Specialists
Mitchell Insurance Agency Inc Earns Senior Partner Designation
Mitchell Insurance Agency, has earned the Senior Partner designation from Grange Insurance, placing the agency in an elite group. This honor places special status upon independent agencies that sell Grange products based on their experience, professionalism and superior performance. Mitchell Insurance serves customers in the central Ohio area. - July 22, 2012 - Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.
New Long Term Care Insurance Video Addresses Essential Consumer Questions
A newly created video addresses the essential question of why long term care planning is important and what consumers need to know when thinking about long term health care insurance. - July 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Free Long Term Care Insurance Quotes Offered by Association Members
Members of the long term care insurance industry trade organization are offering free, no-obligation cost quotes for protection. For information contact the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 22, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer’s Disease is Top Long Term Care Insurance Claim
Alzheimer’s disease is responsible for a quarter of nursing home claims paid for by long term care insurance according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 21, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Almanac Available
An almanac containing relevant long term care insurance statistics, facts and information is available from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Insurance. - July 20, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Marindependent Announces Launch of New and Improved Website
New website gives clients access to an updated insurance news site and original insurance content. - July 19, 2012 - Marindepedent Insurance Services
AutoCricket.com Sponsors Cruzan Amphitheatre Pavilion Party Deck
Information detailing AutoCricket.com and Cruzan Amphitheatre sponsorship, and how the general public can get invited to the AutoCricket.com Pavilion Party Deck. - July 19, 2012 - AutoCricket.com
Pre-Retired Long Term Care Insurance Buyers Pay Less Than $125 Per Month
Some 40 percent of individuals buying long term care insurance prior to age 61 paid less than $125 per month according to a report issued by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 18, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Experts Will Discuss MSP Compliance at Work Comp Educational Conference
Workers’ compensation legal and claims’ experts will discuss their trials, tribulations, best practices in complying with CMS’ policies to take Medicare’s interest into consideration when settling future medical care during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference. - July 17, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Shares How to Shop for LTC
Four questions to ask when you begin looking into long term care insurance protection shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 15, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Use of Medicare Set-Asides in Mediation Will be Topic at Work Comp Conference
When considering settlement of a workers’ compensation or liability claim, an assessment of the plaintiff/claimant’s Medicare status is necessary and may cause challenges to a successful settlement. - July 14, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Examined in New Report
A new study of long term care insurance claims has been published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 14, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Long Term Care Insurance Claims Protections Begun in Oregon
Long term care insurance policyholders in Oregon gain new protection. Insurers paid nearly $7 billion in claims last year according to American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - July 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Panel Will Discuss Challenges Facing Temporary Staffing Companies at Work Comp Educational Conference
Moderating “Insomnia for Temporary Staffing?” is Lisa Abernathy, Risk Management and Programs Practice Leader for Wells Fargo Insurance Services. - July 13, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Long Term Care Insurance Association Adds to Consumer Video Library
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has added new educational videos focused on long term care insurance to the organization’s Consumer Learning Center. - July 12, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Consumer Ad Set for September
The long term care insurance industry trade association has announced the latest consumer awareness campaign to heighten awareness for affordable long term care planning. - July 11, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Second Payer Act Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
“Medicare Secondary Payer Act 101: The Reader’s Digest Version” will be presented during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - July 11, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
PeopleSurance Announces Coverage Matters 2.0 Insurance Forum
PeopleSurance releases an update to Coverage Matters with an insurance forum allowing users to post topics related to life insurance, health insurance, and group insurance and receive advice from insurance professionals. - July 11, 2012 - PeopleSurance
Panel Will Discuss Challenges Facing PEOs During Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
A session at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference will focus on how a PEO can save money, improve losses and be more efficient through proven risk management practices. - July 08, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Trends in Medicare Set-Asides and Workers’ Compensation at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
The presentation “Seeing the Forest Through the Trees: MSA/LMSA Trends” at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott will offer guidance in that area. - July 07, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Retirement-Toolbox LLC Releases New Video: Tax-Free Retirement Plans
Enjoy the Magic and Power of Tax-Free compounding and Easy Access to Your Money When You Need It, Income Tax-Free and Penalty Free. - July 05, 2012 - Retirement-Toolbox LLC
Corporate Benefits Network Publishes White Paper on Healthcare Reform for Businesses
Marsha Pfeffer, Managing Director of Corporate Benefits Network, has published a White Paper explaining what U.S. Healthcare Reform will mean to American business owners and their employees. - July 05, 2012 - Corporate Benefits Network
Incomeprotectionquotes.co.za Now Offers Quick and Easy Salary Protection to South Africans
Incomeprotectionquotes.co.za offers an easy way for people to purchase income protection insurance via its website, the company announced today. - July 05, 2012 - Income Protection Insurance
"The Art of Self-Insurance" Will be Topic at Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference
Three national workers’ compensation experts will discuss “The Art of Self-Insurance” during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - July 03, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Liberty Mutual, Joe Paduda Offer "Center for Excellence" at Work Comp Conference
“The Center for Excellence: The Study of Medical Cost Drivers in Workers’ Compensation” will be held in conjunction with the annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference August 19 to 23 in Orlando. - July 01, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
PeopleSurance Announces New York Health and Life Insurance Marketplace
PeopleSurance announces the addition of New York to the growing list of states in the PeopleSurance online health and life insurance marketplace. - June 30, 2012 - PeopleSurance
NCCI’s Legislative Priorities for PEOs is Topic at Work Comp Educational Conference
Three industry experts will discuss “NCCI’s Legislative Priorities for the PEO Industry” at the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 30, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
LTC Tree Study Finds Mac Users Buy More Long Term Care Insurance, Too
An article this week in the Wall Street Journal reveals that users of Apple’s Macintosh computers who visit travel site Orbitz spend an average of $30 more per night on hotels than their Microsoft Windows PC counterparts. With higher per-capita income and different buying patterns, a new study indicates that Macintosh computer users also purchase bigger Long-Term Care Insurance policies, and more often. - June 29, 2012 - LTC Tree
Preeminent Surety Bond Broker Launches Online Storefront
Suretybond.com has partnered with Suretegrity® to launch an unprecedented online Surety Bond storefront. - June 29, 2012 - Suretegrity
Mandatory Insurer Reporting to be Topic at Workers' Compensation Educational Conference
“The Eye in the Sky: Mandatory Insurance Reporting” will be offered during the August 19-23 Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference at the Orlando World Center Marriott. - June 29, 2012 - Workers Compensation Institute
Long Term Care Insurance Consumer Education Videos Announced
Two new consumer educational videos focused on long term care insurance information have been made available from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - June 29, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance