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Christopher Campbell Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification
Christopher Campbell, Founder and CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, MD has qualified for MDRT Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for membership in Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® Top of the Table is an... - June 19, 2020 - CJ Campbell and Associates
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Personal Lines Account Manager
Patty Taylor brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience to the agency. - June 18, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Nicole Caringal, Leader in the Financial Service Industry, Joins Award-Winning Valliant Wealth Strategies Team
Valliant Wealth Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Caringal, CERTIFIED FINANACIAL PLANNER™ provider, to its award-winning financial services team. Caringal brings over twenty years of finance experience with a long, successful career in management and compliance with... - June 17, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies
Eastern Shore Wealth Advisor, Mary Ellen Valliant, Named One of Forbes’ Top Advisors in the Nation and in the State
Mary Ellen Valliant, Founder, Managing Partner of Valliant Wealth Strategies, Accredited Institutional Fiduciary, and Raymond James Leaders Council member, was named to the Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors in the nation and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the state of Maryland. Of the top... - June 08, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies
Why Millionaires Need Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Discussed by AALTCI Director
A record number of U.S. households can claim millionaire status and despite what one may think, they need some long-term care planning says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "There were over 8.3 million millionaire households at the end of 2019... - June 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jerome Sawick Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Jerome (J.J.) Sawick has been named an account manager within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the production efforts of our teams working in the Northeastern US. “J.J. joined our company after spending... - June 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
During COVID-19 Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Should be Partnering with Professionals
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director shares why COVID-19 calls for a new conversation about LTC planning. - May 30, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks, Chief Executive Officer, Will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% Nation This Summer
Gaylan Hendricks will be a Keynote Speaker at 8% nation. Senior Security Benefits, Inc. is so excited for insurance agents and other sales people all around the country to hear CEO, Gaylan Hendricks' story which will inspire so many. Not only women will be inspired by her story but men are the first to recommend and support her. The attendees will see how she persevered during one of the hardest times of her career and "still" came out on top. - May 14, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
David M. Slaugenhoup Promoted to Vice President at RT Specialty
David M. Slaugenhoup has been promoted to vice president within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. Since joining the team in 2013, Slaugenhoup has diligently worked with RT ECP customers nationwide to strategically manage the daily liability... - May 12, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Jennifer Lang Financial Services Launches New eBook to Tackle the Financial Planning Issues of Women
Women have unique financial needs. This eBook serves to help women with tips and guidance to maximize growth and protect retirement capital. - May 03, 2020 - Jennifer Lang Financial Services, LLC.
Dave Ramsey Organization Announces Asa Lakeman, CFP®, CFS of Lakeman Financial as a Smartvestor Pro
Outstanding client service, ethics, and professionalism have enabled Asa Lakeman CFP®, CFS Financial Advisor and President of Lakeman Financial, to achieve a position as a SmartVestor Pro by the Dave Ramsey organization. To attain the SmartVestor Pro status, financial professionals must agree... - May 03, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Asa Lakeman with the first nationally recognized mutual fund designation, CFS® (Certified Fund Specialist®). This graduate-level designation is conferred... - April 24, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
RT ECP Unveils Annual Market Update Highlighting Commercial Insurance Industry Trends, Challenges & Risk Management Solutions
RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice has released its annual Market Update highlighting the trends and challenges confronting the complex commercial insurance marketplace as well as the finer coverage nuances to help agents, brokers and their... - April 08, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Consumers Will Soon Pay Higher Life Insurance Rates
COVID-19 has interrupted every part of life globally, and life insurance is no exception. A pandemic of this magnitude will undoubtedly result in a heightened awareness of mortality. In the life insurance arena, this has translated into a surge in demand for coverage. For many consumers COVID-19... - April 01, 2020 - AccuQuote
How Long Will Pre-COVID Life Insurance Rates Last?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world, life insurance carriers are challenged by maintaining a profitable business. One looming fear for consumers is the cost of life insurance. Will it go up? - March 26, 2020 - AccuQuote
Coronavirus Stock Market Crash to Impact Long-Term Care Insurance Buying Patterns Predicts AALTCI Director
Buying patterns for long-term care insurance will change as the result of the ongoing stock market decline, predicts the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - March 22, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Alzheimer's Prediction Tool Can Help with Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Shares AALTCI Director
A new study can help consumers anticipate their future need for long-term care according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI shared the data regarding survival following a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's. - March 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
How COVID-19 is, or is Not, Impacting the Life Insurance Business and Your Ability to Obtain Coverage
As part of the panic that has consumed the world surrounding the COVID pandemic, many consumers are asking whether insurance companies are doing anything different, or perhaps, postponing the ability of consumers to obtain life insurance, for general pandemic related reasons. When a worldwide... - March 17, 2020 - AccuQuote
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Launches Critical Illness Insurance Effort
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a broad based national campaign in support of the organization's sister organization the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - March 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2019 Premier Agent Awarded to Ralph Aponte, President of Counsellors Title, for Third Year in a Row
“Premier Agent” Award from Old Republic Title is a designation that identifies agents and agencies for their outstanding work and production. - March 12, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Nursing Home Closures is a Reason to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance Cites AALTCI
The closure of nursing homes across the country is a reason to investigate long-term care insurance recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 05, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Faith Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Owner Jordan Wilson has more than 15 years of insurance experience. - March 05, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums May be Tax Deductible Reminds Association
American taxpayers are reminded by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance that the premiums they paid in 2019 for insurance protection may be tax deductible. - March 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Account Executive at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to account executive within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. She is responsible for helping RT ECP’s leadership develop quotes, proposals and presentations as well as negotiating the terms of the... - March 02, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Address Linked-Benefit Options
To educate consumers about linked benefit long-term care insurance options, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will undertake an awareness effort. - March 01, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Experienced Financial Planner Launches Lakeman Financial to Better Serve Clients
Asa J Lakeman, CFP®, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist) is pleased to announce the formation of Lakeman Financial. Asa brings with him nearly two decades of experience helping businesses and families pursue their financial goals. Asa has achieved the Certified Fund Specialist and Certified... - February 29, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
AALTCI's Long-Term Care Insurance Cost Comparison Explores Consumer Options
Costs for the two options for consumers investigating long-term care insurance coverage were compared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization's 2020 Cost Comparison reveals important differences between traditional and linked-benefit long-term care policies. - February 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds New Surety Bonds Division
Nearly 30-year-old company to focus on bond solutions. - February 24, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Home Care Organizations Invited to Advertise on Long-Term Care Insurance Association Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting banner ads from home care companies that provide home care assistance and other related services. - February 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Consumers Not Aware That Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Vary by Health
The latest data from the 2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index reveals the importance of health when applying for coverage. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's study compares prices for 65-year olds with different health status. - February 15, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs for 75-Year Olds Shared by Association
It is possible to still purchase long-term care insurance at age 75 according to the 2020 Price Index shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Age 79 is generally the cut off," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance industry group,... - February 12, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Released by Association
The average time between the purchase of long-term care insurance and the inception of a claim is 13 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 06, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Independent Insurance Agencies Join Together to Expand Service to Clients in Western Kentucky
Peel & Holland announces merger with Riddle Insurance and its subsidiary R. Barga and Company. - February 05, 2020 - Peel & Holland
The Genesee Valley Agency Launches Its New Website
Following a recent merger with Calbranch Insurance, The Genesee Valley Agency is launching its new website and expanding its support to other local regions. - January 31, 2020 - Genesee Valley Agency
Watkins Insurance Group Names Two New Shareholders
Watkins Insurance Group, the largest locally-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, announced the expansion of its executive team with Jim Siddons and Chris Scott being named shareholders. The addition of Siddons and Scott reflect Watkins’ focus on dynamic growth and commitment... - January 31, 2020 - Watkins Insurance Group
TY Health Insurance Brokerage Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award
Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement. TY Health Insurance Brokerage has been selected for the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Health Insurance Agency category by the Manhattan Award Program. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved... - January 30, 2020 - TY Health Insurance Brokerage
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by Association
Costs for 55-year-old individuals or couples purchasing long-term care insurance remain steady according to the 2020 Price Index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims Rise by 35 Percent Reports Association
A new study published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that benefits paid by insurers increased 35 percent in 2019 compared to five years earlier. Some $11 billion in long-term care insurance benefits were paid. - January 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Californians Have Most Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
California, Texas, New York and Florida rank as the top states where residents have purchased long-term care insurance protection according to a report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. - January 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Strengthens Offerings with Co-Occurring Disorders Care
AZ eating disorders treatment facility announces 5-goal process to treat co-occurring disorders. - January 16, 2020 - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
Geraldine DelPrete Named President of Programs at SterlingRisk
Promotion follows strong year of programs expansion in key markets. - January 16, 2020 - SterlingRisk Insurance
7.5 Million Americans Have Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
The number of Americans who have some form of long-term care insurance now totals 7.5 million according to new data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds Commercial Lines Account Manager
Amy Russell brings more than 20 years of experience to the agency. - January 13, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Howard Ginsberg Welcomed Into Cetera Financial Specialists Group of Top Advisors for 2019
Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island NY, was recently announced as a member of the Leaders Council for the 15th consecutive year. - January 10, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
Aleksander Soriano Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Aleksander Soriano as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He works alongside the company’s senior executives to provide agents, brokers and their clients nationwide with expert account management and policy... - January 09, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Gaylan Hendricks and Dan Hendricks, Senior Security Benefits, Inc. – Resolution of Litigation
Gaylan Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (“SSBI”), along with her husband and President of SSBI, Dan Hendricks, are pleased to announce the conclusion of what has turned out to be a rather lengthy “business divorce” with the late Don Corley, Jr. - January 08, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Aaron Winnell to President
Today Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. and Medivest Allocation Services, Inc. (“Medivest”) has announced Vice President of Operations Aaron Winnell, CMSP-F has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Doug Brand, current President and CEO will retain his title and duties as CEO. - January 08, 2020 - Medivest
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Applicant Decline Rates Reported by Association
The final report on 2019 applicant decline rates was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Hires New Manager
Growing insurance agency adds Kathy Pallarito to its team. - December 31, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Half of Older Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Declined, Reports Association
Nearly half of individuals who apply for long-term care insurance after age 70 are declined, according to preliminary 2019 findings of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 22, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance