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Long-Term Care Insurance Association Launches New Linked Benefit Resource Center
A new online resource center focused on linked benefit long-term care insurance has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Linked benefit long-term care insurance is now the favored choice of consumers buying protection," states Jesse Slome, director of... - April 01, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Kelly Jackson Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Kelly Jackson has joined RT Specialty as an account manager within its Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She will support senior management with the performance of account management tasks ranging from the creation of sales proposals and coverage assessments to the... - March 31, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Two Team Members
St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agency advances Kate Murphy and Shari Smith. - March 30, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Jayden Johnson Named Consultant at RT Specialty
Jayden Johnson has joined RT Specialty as a consultant within its Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Based in Wisconsin, Jayden is responsible for expanding the company’s presence as a premium resource for access to environmental and construction-related... - March 24, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Watkins Insurance Group Expands Award-Winning Team with Addition of Eight New Hires
Austin’s Largest Privately-Owned Insurance Agency Adds Staff to Meet Increased Demand for Services - March 23, 2022 - Watkins Insurance Group
Medicare Pays More for Long-Term Care Reports Association
Medicare paid $28.1 billion for skilled nursing facility services in 2020. The information was shared today by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “The latest information from the just-published report to Congress reveals some important information worth... - March 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Adds Two Team Members
Kelly McDowell and Kaylee Rucker join St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agency. - March 19, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
John Heft of RT Specialty Named 2022 Top Specialist Broker by Insurance Business America
John Heft, a senior vice president within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) has been named a 2022 Top Specialist Broker by Insurance Business America, a leading publication dedicated to recognizing the achievements of key individuals and businesses... - March 17, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Florida’s Best Public Adjusters Fort Myers Helps Tornado Victim Insurance Policyholders Settle Their Claims
Florida’s Best Public Adjusters has a proven history of helping property owners in Fort Myers and across the state with their underpaid and denied insurance claims for damage related to tornadoes and other extreme weather. Their local professionals are readily available to provide hands-on, responsive service. - March 13, 2022 - Florida Best Public Adjusters
Annise Taylor Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Annise Taylor has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She has supported the account management and new business activities of the team’s senior leadership since joining the company in... - March 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson Named Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson has been promoted to senior account manager within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for assisting the client relations, new business and proposal development efforts of the company’s senior team... - February 22, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Launch New Claims Resource Center
A new Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Resource Center is being launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "We are receiving an increased number of questions from consumers and hearing from more family members who are having difficulty getting claims approved for their... - February 18, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Amy Coddington Promoted to Account Executive at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Amy Coddington has been promoted to account executive within the Environmental and Construction Professional Practice of RT Specialty (RT ECP). For the past three years, Coddington has assisted the new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of the company’s senior... - February 14, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Nursing Home Care Expenditures to Grow Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Out-of-pocket paid expenditures for nursing care facilities will grow significantly in the years ahead according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Total national expenditures are predicted to grow to $266.2 billion by 2028," states Jesse Slome, director of the... - February 05, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Surety Underwriting Executive
Kari Hohn brings more than 15 years of experience in client management and customer service. - February 05, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
2022 Short-Term Care Insurance Consumer Primer Posted by Association
An educational primer describing short-term care insurance and 2022 pricing examples has been released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Short-term care insurance is one of the best kept secrets for men and women who have issues when it comes to long-term care... - January 26, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Data Shared by Association
An analysis of over 5,000 long-term care insurance found that 80 was the mean age at time of claim according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People understand why they may need long-term care insurance," states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - January 23, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2022 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The annual price index for new long-term care insurance policies was published today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Prices for new long-term care insurance have remained stable,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. The annual report... - January 07, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT ECP’s Annual Market Update Identifies Strategies for Overcoming Construction Industry Risks & Challenges
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently released its 2022 Market Update to help agents and brokers nationwide better understand the state of today’s commercial construction marketplace and the strategies needed to overcome the risks,... - January 06, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Home Care Provider Ad Opportunities Announced by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
National and regional home care services are being offered a special opportunity to reach consumers via the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance’s website. "The vast majority of consumers want and receive long-term care in their own home,” explains Jesse Slome,... - January 05, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Extends Overseas Adventure Travel Discount Offer for 2022
The special discount offer program with leading tour organizers was extended for 2022 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “We know that our members and seniors who like to travel also like to save,” says Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. “We are... - January 03, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid in 2021 Grow by $700 Million Reports AALTCI
The nation’s long-term care insurers paid out $12.3 Billion in claims during 2021. That represents a significant increase over prior years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Take note if you doubt the value of long-term care insurance... - December 29, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Top-10 States Reported by AALTCI
California remains the state with the most individuals covered by a long-term care insurance policy according to the latest data shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Just over 600,000 Californians have a traditional long-term care insurance policy,” cites... - December 22, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Washington’s Long-Term Care Insurance Program Put on Hold
The Washington State long-term care program was put on hold today according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Governor Inslee and the state’s legislative leaders agreed to delay the WA Cares payroll tax on employees,” shared Jesse... - December 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Top Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Shared by AALTCI
The nation’s 10 largest long-term care insurance companies have over 73 percent of all covered lives according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “A relatively few companies account for the majority of in force policies,” reports Jesse Slome, director of... - December 17, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability for Men
A 65-year-old man who lives to age 90 faces a 51 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A woman living to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood. "Living a long life comes with the increased risk of needing long-term... - December 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability Reported by Association
A 65-year-old woman who lives to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you live a long life the risk of needing long-term care increases dramatically," shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - December 03, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Age When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin Reported by AALTCI
Half of long-term care insurance claims begin when policyholders are in their 80s according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Millions of Americans are living into their 80s, 90s and even 100s," explains Jesse Slome, director of the... - November 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Launches Campaign Focused on Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
An awareness and educational campaign focused on long-term care insurance claims is being initiated by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you want to know how much long-term care insurance protection to buy, it's helpful to know how and how much insurance benefits... - November 26, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Reports That Disabled Individuals Can Purchase Long-Term Care Insurance
Individuals with disabilities or disabled car placards may be able to qualify for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "This is a question frequently posed to us by consumers and little information exists," shares Jesse Slome,... - November 25, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT Specialty Introduces Infrastructure Pollution Policy Form for Hard Infrastructure Projects
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice has a new Infrastructure Pollution Policy (IPP) Form designed to protect stakeholders from the catastrophic environmental risks commonly associated with hard infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, airports,... - November 18, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Watkins Insurance Group Awarded 2021 Top Workplace Recognition
2021 Watkins Insurance Group has been awarded the "Top Workplaces" honor by the Austin American-Statesman. - November 17, 2021 - Watkins Insurance Group
Positive Physicians Insurance Company Welcomes Michael Roque as Its President
Positive Physicians Insurance Company (PPIC), a leading medical professional liability carrier, serving hundreds of healthcare practices across eight states, is pleased to announce that Michael G. Roque has joined PPIC as its new President. Mr. Roque has over 25 years’ experience in medical... - November 15, 2021 - Positive Physicians Insurance Company
IRS Fails to Increase Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Reports AALTCI
For the first time the Internal Revenue Service has not raised tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Tax deductibility is one of the best-kept secrets and benefits potentially for millions of... - November 14, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Releases Washington State Update
Remarks and updated information regarding the Washington State long-term care initiative were released today by Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "There is a lot of attention being focused on the Washington imitative," shares Jesse Slome,... - November 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Rachael Neary Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Rachael Neary has been named an account administrator in the Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. She will work with senior management to further the account management and policy servicing activities supplied to the company’s national network of... - November 04, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Launches Effort Targeting Business Owners
A significant number of business owners are not familiar with tax-advantaged long-term care planning options. Costs for this important protection may be fully tax deductible according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 04, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Marks 20th Anniversary of Awareness Month
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is marking the 20th anniversary of Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "A month dedicated to creating awareness of this vital issue that impacts millions of Americans made enormous sense back in 2001," shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - November 03, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Length of Long-Term Care Need Data Shared by AALTCI
Data on the length people may need long-term care was shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The information was reported as part of the organization's focus on Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "We believe an educated consumer is in everyone's best interest,"... - October 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Campaign Scores Awareness
The first consumer awareness campaign in conjunction with 2021 Long-Term Care Awareness Month has generated national media attention. The effort was undertaken by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "We hoped to kick-off Long-Term Care Awareness Month in a big way and I'm... - October 29, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Named Best Independent Agency
St. Louis agency selected as overall "2021 Best Agencies to Work For" by Insurance Journal. - October 22, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Jenna Koch Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Jenna Koch has joined the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty as an account administrator. She is responsible for helping the team’s senior executives manage the account and policy servicing activities performed on behalf of the company’s national... - October 21, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Awareness Month Banners
Banner artwork for Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November 2021) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "This marks the 20th anniversary for the event which we created to generate heightened awareness among both insurance professionals and... - October 20, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Evan Quinn Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Evan Quinn has joined the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty as an account administrator. He is responsible for aiding the account management and policy servicing activities performed by the team’s senior management. “Evan is a conscientious,... - October 07, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Car Insurance Judge Ranks Top 10 Car Insurance Companies in the State of Texas
Buying auto insurance coverage in Texas is not easy, for many reasons. Car Insurance Judge makes it a little easier by issuing its Top Ten List. - October 07, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
A Third of Long-Term Care Insurance Home Care Claimants Recover Reports AALTCI
Almost one in three individuals with long-term care insurance policies who initiate a home care claim recover, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Many individuals mistakenly believe that most long-term care insurance claims are for care in skilled... - October 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Shaun Fisher and Stephanie Spina Join Positive Physicians Insurance’s Leadership Team
Positive Physicians Insurance Company adds to their leadership team. - October 03, 2021 - Positive Physicians Insurance Company
Car Insurance Judge Ranks Top 10 Car Insurance Companies in the State of California
Buying auto insurance coverage in California is not easy, for many reasons. Car Insurance Judge makes it a little easier by issuing its Top Ten List. - September 29, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Car Insurance Judge Releases List of 4 Reasons Why People Shouldn't Add a Second Car to Their Current Auto Insurance Policy
Additional cars on an auto insurance policy could make the rates go higher. - September 24, 2021 - Car Insurance Judge
Aleksander Soriano Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Aleksander Soriano has been promoted to account manager within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the company in 2019, Soriano has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing coverage assessments... - September 22, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice