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Long-Term Care Insurance Association Names Top Selling LTC Insurers
The top selling traditional long-term care insurance companies currently include Genworth Financial, Mutual of Omaha, New York Life and Northwestern Mutual accoprding to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 18, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Makes Awareness Month Art Available
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is making artwork available for agents seeking to support awareness efforts during November's Long-Term Care awareness Month. - October 06, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bill Webb of RT New Day to Explore Professional Liability Risks and Exposures at AGC Annual Conference
Bill Webb, Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will explore the landscape of construction professional liability risk at the Associated General Contractors (AGC) California 2018 Annual Conference to be held October 24 – 27... - October 05, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires New Account Manager
St. Louis insurance agency adds team member to growing company. - October 03, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
AALTCI Study Finds Buyers of New Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Face Little Risk of Future Rate Increase
A study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance predicts new policy buyers face little risk of future rate increases. - September 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Supports Efforts to Keep Medical Expenses Tax Deductible
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced its support of efforts to keep costs incurred for medical expenses as a qualifying tax deduction for seniors. - September 09, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
John Heft of RT New Day to Address Environmental Loss & Protections at CRE.Converge 2018
John Heft, senior vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day, will explore the ways for “Protecting Against Environmental Loss and the Challenges Impacting Commercial Real Estate” at CRE.Converge 2018 hosted by NAIOP (the... - September 06, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director Adds Grand Circle Travel Benefit to Member Program
Members or the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance and seniors in general are eligible for a benefit on popular Grand Circle Travel cruises and land tours. The new benefit program was announced by AALTCI's director Jesse Slome. - August 24, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Discuss Environmental Construction Risks at AGC Conference
David Slaugenhoup, a senior consultant in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice of RT New Day, will address the strategic transfer of environmental construction risks at the 2018 Construction Environmental Conference hosted by the Associated General Contractors... - August 23, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
IRS Encourages Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Reports AALTCI Director
The tax deductibility of long-term care insurance is evidence that the Internal Revenue Service wants to encourage people to plan for the real risk of needing care explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 23, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance and Risk Management Named One of Top Insurance Workplaces
St. Louis agency awarded prestigious honor by Insurance Business America. - August 23, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
New Long-Term Care Insurance Resource Will Help Consumers Connect
A new resource from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will enable consumers to look-up claim department and customer service numbers for long-term care insurance companies. This is the first and only listing of companies from across the long-term care insurance industry. - August 18, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Drew Rothman Named Consultant at RT New Day
Drew Rothman has been named a consultant within the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice Group at RT New Day, LLC (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers), a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance... - August 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports Increasing Web Traffic
An analysis of website traffic for the first six months of 2018 reveals heightened interest in long-term care planning reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers LLC). For the past six years, he has worked diligently to manage the professional environmental and... - July 12, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Will Pay Out $100 Billion Over Next Decade Says AALTCI
The nation's long-term care insurance companies will pay out over $100 billion in claims over the next decade according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin After Age 80, Reports AALTCI
A new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that most claims begin after policyholders turn age 80. - June 29, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Thomas Insurance Advisors Hires New Insurance Broker
Travis Johnson brings more than 12 years of experience to the agency. - June 27, 2018 - Thomas Insurance Advisors
Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses
Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health
Early Trends on New York’s Paid Family Leave
ShelterPoint Life’s Claimant Data Shows Fathers Are Taking PFL Too. In fact, almost 27% of Paid Family Leave bonding claims were from fathers using New York’s Paid Family Leave to bond with their new baby. - June 14, 2018 - ShelterPoint
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Adds New Team Member
Jacki Malone has nearly 25 years of insurance industry experience. - June 07, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Home Care Infographic
A new consumer education infographic created by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance conveys that more than half of LTC insurance claims begin at home. The effort is part of the organization's consumer awareness campaign focused on how policyholders utilize long-term care insurance protection. - June 03, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
GAINSCO Named Company of the Year by Texas PIA
GAINSCO Auto Insurance® was recently named the Company of the Year by the Texas Professional Insurance Agents. GAINSCO focuses its efforts on the non-standard personal automobile insurance market, specializing in minimum-limits personal auto insurance. - May 26, 2018 - GAINSCO, Inc.
Highly-Regarded Industry Veterans Greg Meserole and Scott McGuire Join Watkins Insurance Group
Meserole and McGuire Bring Decades of Valuable Experience to Watkins Insurance Group. - May 19, 2018 - Watkins Insurance Group
RT New Day Named One of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine
RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers), a part of R-T Specialty, LLC, has once again been named one of the Best Places to Work in New Jersey by NJBIZ Magazine. During ceremonies held May 1st at iPlay America's Event Center in Freehold, NJ, RT New Day was ranked 19th in the small... - May 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
It's Harder to Health Qualify for Long-Term Care Insurance, Start Earlier Advises AALTCI
Almost half of individuals age 70 or older who applied for long-term care insurance were declined according to a just-released study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). - May 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Report Provides a Snapshot of the Cruise Industry’s Shipboard Benefits Provision
MHG Insurance Brokers has released a groundbreaking study of the benefits provided by the cruise industry. - May 10, 2018 - MHG Insurance Brokers
RT New Day Introduces 2018 Market Update
State-of-the-Market Assessment Explores Environmental & Construction-Related Professional Liability Industry Trends & Challenges - May 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AALTCI Study Finds That Largest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Being Paid Exceeds $2 Million
The largest long-term care insurance claims by insurance carriers has exceeded $2 million according to a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. This marks the first time the study has found claims greater than $2 million. - April 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New AALTCI Video Focuses on Standard Life Short-Term Care Insurance
A video featuring American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome focuses on short-term care options that can be valuable for consumers. - April 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases First Analysis of 2017 Paid Claims
Most long-term care insurance claims begin with care at home according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance analysis of claims commencing in 2017. - April 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance CEO David Sterling Named to Long Island Press Power List
Annual recognition celebrates the 50 most influential Long Islanders. - April 20, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Continues to Grow Reports AALTCI
Long-term care insurance companies paid $9.2 Billion in claims according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI has added this and other data to a new LTCFacts page on the organization's website. - April 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Hosts Webinar for Texas Insurance Agents
The State of Texas has approved a short-term care insurance policy. To educate agents about the importance of this option, the director of the American Association will conduct a special educational webinar for Texas insurance agents. - March 31, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Campaign Targets Personal Financial, Retirement and Money Bloggers to Address 1035 Exchanges
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance launched a campaign targeting financial, retirement and senior writers and bloggers to address the overlooked topic of using 1035 exchanges to plan for long-term care costs. The Association recently published the first and only generic consumer guide addressing 1035 exchanges. - March 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Humble Agent Receives Five Star Insurance Professional Award
Local agent, Chelsey Hall, owner of CLJ Risk Management is a two-time recipient of the Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional Award. - March 24, 2018 - CLJ Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Guarantees Explained by AALTCI Director
Long-term care insurance policies are backed by State Guaranty Associations that protect consumers should an insurer fail. The American Association for Long-Term care Insurance director shared insights during a national training call. - March 24, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
D Winters Insurance Services Recognized by Safeco Insurance for Exceptional Performance
Safeco Insurance has recognized D Winters Insurance Services, as a Safeco® Elite Agent based upon outstanding performance and partnership. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor. Achieving status as... - March 23, 2018 - D Winters Insurance Services
New Day Highlights Latest Environmental Insurance Trends at 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference
John Heft, senior vice president and director of the real estate practice at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, highlighted the Current Trends in the Environmental Marketplace at the 2018 IRMI Energy Risk & Insurance Conference (ERIC) held in Houston, Texas. Joined by Kenneth Cornell, managing... - March 22, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
SterlingRisk Insurance Raises More Than $63,000 for the American Heart Association
17th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon - March 17, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Online Marketing Tips Shared by AALTCI Director
A national broadcast today will feature the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome will share online marketing strategies designed to help insurance agents effectively connect with prospective clients. - March 17, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Brittany Negron Named Consultant in Real Estate Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Brittany Negron has been named a consultant within the Real Estate Practice of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. Her responsibilities include working with New Day’s partners... - March 16, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Insurers Pursue Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud Cases Reports LTC Association Director
Fraudulent long-term care insurance claims impact policyholders and the pricing for new policies and insurers are taking action to address the issue according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 16, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ArmadaCare Announces a New Suite of Supplemental Insurance Products
ArmadaCare has launched a new suite of supplemental insurance products, further strengthening its market-leading position in the group targeted supplemental health benefits market. This innovative suite of supplemental benefits enables companies to strike the right balance between two competing... - March 10, 2018 - ArmadaCare
Insurance Agent Does What He Can to Stand Out from All Other Agents
In a world where thousands of local insurance agents compete for business Bob Sopcak (soap-check) does what he can to stand out from all other agents. He works for the Pasquinelli Insurance Agency, family owned and operated, that has been in business 45 years representing Erie Insurance and a few... - March 07, 2018 - Pasquinelli Insurance Agency
Tim Prosser Named Consultant in Construction Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Tim Prosser has been named a consultant within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. He is responsible for providing New Day’s agents and their clients... - March 06, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Relevant Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics Can Help Consumers Plan Explains AALTCI Director
The latest information on long-term care insurance claimants can benefit consumers considering this protection explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome shared data as part of his weekly call with long-term care insurance professionals. - March 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Calls for Better Long-Term Care Insurance Planning for Multi-Generational Households
The number of multi-generational families is growing, calling for better ways to plan for long-term care needs suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Guide Details Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Strategy for Annuity Owners
A just published guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shares a little-known planning strategy that can benefit millions of Americans with annuities. - February 22, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Director to Address Ways Annuity Owners Miss Out on Untapped Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
A special presentation from the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will address ways American annuity owners can take advantage of changes in the tax law. - February 15, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance