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Justin Kochmer Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Justin Kochmer as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the expert account and policy management services provided to brokers and agents nationwide by the company’s senior... - January 13, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Persistency Exceeds 95 Percent Reports AALTCI
Most individuals who have purchased long-term care insurance keep their policies in force according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Over 95 percent of policyholders keep their coverage in force because they understand the enormous value of... - January 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Expands It’s COVID-19 Cover
Europesure Travel Insurance, a brand of Status Global Insurance, has expanded its COVID-19 cover, which is an optional add-on to its very successful travel insurance product and is available to clients living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EU, the rest of the EEA and Monaco. The COVID-19 add-on... - January 09, 2021 - Status Global Insurance
Company Offers Cost Support for Eligible COVID-19-Related Organizations
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is available at cost reductions of up to 50% to organizations engaged in COVID-19 response. The database of all U.S. healthcare providers offers the ability to contact healthcare providers via multiple channels, including postal mail, telephone, fax, and email, and is used to research care availability by geographic area. - January 08, 2021 - CarePrecise LLC
Association Director to Host Webinar for National Long-Term Care Insurance Agency
A special 30-minute webinar addressing home care insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The COVID condition has made one thing very clear to millions of consumers age 50 and older," explains Jesse Slome,... - January 08, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Medicare Gurus Mastermind Conference
Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of health insurance company Senior Security Benefits, announced she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Medicare Gurus Mastermind conference in late February 2021. - January 07, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Need Home Staging Advice for Just One Room? Blue Diamond Staging & Design Now Provides That Service.
Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, realized some homeowners and even real estate agents struggle with staging that one awkward room. They have all the other rooms ready for the photographer but either can’t figure out the best solution or can’t agree. McDaniel, owner of Blue Diamond Staging... - January 07, 2021 - Blue Diamond Staging & Design, LLC
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. celebrates it's 25th Anniversary this year. - January 06, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
MDRT Professional Association Discount Renewed by AALTCI
The special discount for agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable has been renewed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Care Insurance Options in Georgia and Colorado Explored by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Two new videos explore home care insurance options available for older Americans residing in Georgia and Colorado. The videos were produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, the chances you'll need care become highly likely,"... - December 31, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Lakeman Financial Launches the Lakeman Financial Foundation
Lakeman Financial recently announced that it has launched a donor-advised fund with Fidelity Charitable’s Giving Account. Fidelity Charitable is 501(c)(3) public charity. - December 31, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Long Island Advisor Awarded Top Financial Professional
Howard Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island, New York was recently recognized by Cetera® Financial Specialists, as a top financial professional based on his contributions and leadership in the financial community. Ginsberg has also been recognized as a member of the 2020 Leaders Council for the 16th consecutive year. - December 31, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
New Medicare Supplement Association Video Promotes Medicare Agent Online Directory
A new video will be utilized to promote the national Medicare insurance agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Medicare options can be confusing and comparing plans can yield significant savings," states Jesse Slome, AAMSI's... - December 30, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Best Long-Term Care Insurance Present to Give Your Adult Children Recommended by AALTCI
The eight million Americans who have long-term care insurance protection were given a holiday reminder by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Let your adult children know you have purchased this important protection, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give... - December 27, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Americans Spend Record Amount Out-of-Pocket for Nursing Home Care Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Americans spent a record $45.6 Billion out of pocket for nursing home care an increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "While Medicare and Medicaid continue to pay the majority of nursing home costs, individuals and families are... - December 24, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Introduces Digital Training System
Alliance creates proprietary automation process for alliance members. - December 23, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Home Care Expenditures Growing Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Over $113 Billion was spent on home care services in 2019; a significant increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "As millions of Americans age and require support services, they prefer to receive care in their own home," explains... - December 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
COVID-Experience Creating New Insurance Sales Opportunities for Agents
COVID has changed the way seniors want to plan for long-term care insurance cites the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALCTI). the organization posted a new video for insurance agents and brokers. - December 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The estimated lifetime risk for Alzheimer's dementia at age 45 was approximately one in five for women and one in 10 for men according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The risks for both sexes rise slightly at age 65. "By 2050, the number of Americans age 65... - December 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Welcomes Full Circle Insurance Group
The newest MIAA agency serves greater Omaha Nebraska area. - December 18, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Prices Rise 42.5 Percent Over Five Years Reports AALTCI
Costs for new long-term care insurance policies have risen by 42.5 percent compared to costs five years ago according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - December 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT Specialty Webinar Details the Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability Claims
R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently detailed The Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability (CPrL) Claims during an online executive industry panel moderated by BJ Leonard, the company’s assistant vice... - December 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Curley Associates Acquires Robert L. Haley Agency
Sanford, Maine-Based Agency Expands into Greater Portland Area. - December 16, 2020 - SAN Group
CMS Signals Complete Phase-In of EDPS-Based Payments in 2022
Dynamic Healthcare Systems is prepared to help Medicare Advantage plans to transition to full EDPS submittals while preserving the ability to respond to prior years’ RAPS rejects and deletes. - December 16, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
AUI Adds Joshua Kim to Brokerage Division, Opening More Opportunity for Commercial Accounts, Including Oil & Gas
Appalachian Underwriters Inc. welcomes Joshua Kim to its Brokerage team. Under the title Senior Broker, Kim will be specializing in casualty accounts, including oil and gas. He joins the Brokerage division with nearly 20 years in the field, working for a handful of other notable insurance entities. - December 16, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Decline Rates Reveal Importance of Planning Early
A significant percentage of older individuals who applied for long-term care insurance were declined coverage by the insurance company according to the latest data. "Individuals mistakenly believe they can purchase long-term care insurance at any age and without regard to existing health... - December 12, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Video Posted for Long-Term Care Insurance Agents
A new video discusses post-COVID planning opportunities for insurance agents helping customers with long-term care insurance planning. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director sites a need for new planning approaches. - December 10, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AUI Welcomes William Chambers in Newly Developed Digital Partnerships Role
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is excited to announce the addition of William Chambers as Director of Digital Partnerships. Chambers comes to AUI with over 5 years of experience in the insurance industry, with former roles in underwriting and digital partnership management at a leading... - December 06, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty Explores Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, recently highlighted “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference held... - December 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Annual Enrollment Ends Soon Advises Medicare Supplement Director
The annual time when millions of seniors can change their Medicare plan for the coming year is ending soon advises the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 26, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
CEO Gaylan Hendricks Delivers Keynote Address at 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference
At the 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference held in September 2020, Gaylan Hendricks was a keynote speaker. Her speech entitled “What Glass Ceiling?” was originally formulated at the request of female colleagues who wanted to know how she succeeded as a woman in the industry. Hendricks drew in the entire audience by sharing powerful stories of how she overcame obstacles and rose to success. She also focused on how it is possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance. - November 24, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Installs iWave Purification System
St. Louis company is one of the region's first to utilize virus inactivation equipment. - November 19, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Compare Insurance Relaunches Travel Insurance
Compare Insurance would like to announce that it’s once again offering Travel Insurance to customers with a range of insurance providers now offering COVID-19 cover. - November 18, 2020 - Compareinsurance.ae
U.S. Administrator Claims Welcomes Two New Managers
U.S. Administrator Claims is excited to announce that Michael Goff has been promoted to Senior Director and will lead all claim operations. In addition to this promotion, the company has also hired Greg Whalen to be Director of General Liability and Property Claims. Formerly the Director of New... - November 18, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Berkley Design Professional’s BDP Risk® Learning Management System Named Brandon Hall Group 2020 Silver Excellence Award Winner
For the second consecutive year, Berkley Design Professional (BDP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has won a Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Learning for its BDP Risk® Learning Management System. The 2020 Silver Award for “Best Advance in Custom... - November 17, 2020 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Summit Financial Group, Inc. Joins SAN Group
Family-owned agency becomes newest member of leading New England alliance. - November 14, 2020 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Association National Awareness Effort Launched
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has launched a consumer awareness campaign in support of November's Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "Our first campaign is focusing on the importance and value of insurance that pays for care in the policyholder's own home," explains... - November 14, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt and GetintheLoop Partner to Support Local Businesses with Insurance
Foxquilt and GetintheLoop are partnering to provide business owners with tailored insurance. - November 13, 2020 - Foxquilt
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Appoints Sales Development Coach
AJ Schrage brings extensive background to insurance alliance. - November 12, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
RT Specialty Panel Explores “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance”
Dedicated to “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance (CPrL),” R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently explored the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and related trends on the popular coverage form designed to... - November 10, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
"Na Kaminda" Detects Increasing Numbers of US Citizens Relocating to the Dutch Caribbean to Escape Polarization
The number of US citizens searching for options permanently to leave their home country has risen significantly, due to polarization. - November 09, 2020 - Na Kaminda
Major Source of Subdivision Bonds: "Home Builders Advantage" by FIA Surety
FIA Surety, an "A" rated bonding company, has unveiled a $100,000,000 facility for Site and Subdivision Bonds. - November 08, 2020 - First Indemnity of America Ins. Co.
Medicare Insurance Agency Reports Busiest Year on Record
With 44 million Americans currently enrolled in Medicare, it’s no surprise that some of the nation’s largest brokers are experiencing their busiest days of the year right now. That’s because the country is in the middle of what’s known as “Medicare Open... - November 07, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
Direct Auto Insurance to Host Virtual Hiring Event Nov. 18 to Fill More Than 150 Insurance Agent Positions
Insurance agent and insurance agent trainee jobs being offered at Direct Auto’s largest hiring event of the year. - November 06, 2020 - Direct Auto Insurance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Hosts Inaugural Virtual Event
Online Member Event Sees 520 Session Views Over Five Hours - November 05, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Market Poised for Significant Growth Predicts AAMSI
The growth of the number of Americans over age 65 offers enormous potential for insurance professionals reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 04, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Adeoye Olukotun, M.D., MPH, FACC Joins Evon Medics, LLC as Advisor
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that pharmaceutical luminary and cardiologist, Dr. Adeoye Olukotun has joined the advisory board of the company in a formal advisory role. Dr. Olukotun is currently the Chief Executive Officer of CR Strategies, LLC, which consults on clinical trial... - November 01, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
22 Million Long-Term Care Insurance Prospects Reports AALTCI
There are some 22 million Americans between ages 55 and 70 who are prospects for long-term care insurance reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director as part of the organization's Long-Term Care Awareness Month research. - October 30, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt Partners with Smarter Loans to Bring Canadians Smarter Insurance Coverage
Canadian Insurtech, Foxquilt, and Smarter Loans, Canadian Loan Directory, have teamed up to bring easier access to tailored Business and Home Insurance. - October 30, 2020 - Foxquilt