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Financial Independence Group, LLC Names Jim Cooper, Mike Mullan, and Brian Williams Co-Chief Executive Officers
Dr. Bill and Ericka Cain, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Administrator, will be assuming the roles as Founders as Jim Cooper, Mike Mullan, and Brian Williams are named Co-Chief Executive Officers for Financial Independence Group. - November 07, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
UMIP’s Partner Announces Company Name Change and Launch of Religious-Focused Sub-Brand
AmVenture Insurance Agency is now Suracy Insurance Agency - November 07, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ed Sheiffele of Berkley Construction Professional to Discuss Real Estate Development Trends & Challenges at IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Ed Sheiffele, senior vice president at Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will participate in a panel discussion detailing Real Estate Development Errors, Omissions Risks and Insurance at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held... - November 06, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Priority First Insurance & Investments Hires New Team Member
Tina Woehr brings more than 13 years of insurance experience to the agency. - November 06, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Study Can Boost Long-Term Care Insurance Need Predicts Association
Americans are living longer and that bodes well for the future need and resulting growth of long-term care insurance predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 06, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Breast Cancer Survivor Launches Financial Cures Program
Dr. Wendy Labat Speaking on her new program: “Budgeting: Diagnosing Your Financial Health” at the Atlanta Small Business Expo November 14, 2019. - November 04, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
New Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program Discussed by Association Director
Details and insights into the new Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program were shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The program is the nation's largest group long-term care insurance program according to AALTCI. - November 04, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Brian Williams Honored Recipient of the 2019 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement
Financial Independence Group is pleased to announce that their Chief Operating Officer, Brian Williams, has been awarded the 2019 Bo Johnson Spirit Award for Lifetime Achievement from the National Association for Fixed Annuities (NAFA). - November 02, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Insight Into Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Shared by Association
Understanding what consumers with older long-term care insurance policies do when facing a rate increase is important for both insurance agents as well as consumers explains the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "There was some very interesting information shared... - November 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Suracy Insurance Agency Announces Suracy Faith Sub-Brand Focused on Serving Religious Organizations
Suracy Faith Provides Insurance Solutions for Houses of Worship Nationwide - November 01, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
100 Booths Sold for 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Summit
A record 102 exhibit hall booths have already been sold for the 2020 National Medicare Insurance Summit organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. AAMSI reports significant growth from prior events due to increasing interest in Medicare insurance options. - October 31, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Seniors Facing More Medicare Insurance Options Should Seek Local Medicare Experts Recommends AAMSI
During Medicare's Annual Enrollment seniors are facing more choices than in prior years and would benefit by connecting with local Medicare insurance specialists recommends the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 30, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AmVenture Insurance Agency Announces Name Change to Suracy Insurance Agency
Name Change Reflects Final Step in Launch as Independent Agency - October 30, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Enhanced Website Provides Long-Term Care Planning Resources
Most American families either know a person who needs long-term care or a person who provides care for them. Having an advance plan for the financial costs and burdens of aging has become an essential part of an overall retirement plan. LTCNEWS.com has been redesigned to provide more tools and resources. LTC News gives American families the resources to help them plan for long-term care and the impact extended care has on loved ones. - October 25, 2019 - McCann LTC
The Insurance House Hires Two New Team Members
Illinois agency continues to add to growing organization. - October 18, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
2019 Long-Term Care Awareness Month Art Released by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The official banner for the 2019 National Long-Term Care Awareness Month was released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 17, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Navy Earns Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Becoming an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau is an honor not accorded to all businesses; because not all businesses meet eligibility standards. Insurance Navy is pleased to announce that it has met all BBB standards and is now an Accredited Business. “Accreditation in the... - October 16, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Insights Shared by Association Director
Just published information on long-term care insurance claims was shared by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Michigan Production Insurance Brokerage Educate on Film Equipment Insurance
MFE Insurance, a Michigan production insurance brokerage, recently released a guide on "What Producers Need To Know About Film Equipment Insurance." This insurance can help protect film producers or owners of film equipment used for film production. Film equipment insurance consists of... - October 13, 2019 - MFE Insurance
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics (Chiropractor) Cater to Millennials
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now cater to millennials that have been in a personal injury or car accident. - October 11, 2019 - PIHELP
Gina Bernardo Joins RT Specialty as Account Administrator
Gina Bernardo has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for working with the company’s executive team to grow key lines of business and support their account management,... - October 10, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Salus Workers’ Compensation Completes Acquisition of Method Insurance Services
Salus Workers’ Compensation, LLC, Completes Acquisition of Managing General Underwriter and Wholesaler Method Insurance Services, LLC. - October 10, 2019 - Salus
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Expands National Summit Exhibit Hall
The American Association for Medicare Supplement announced it has added sponsorship and exhibit opportunities for the 2020 national Medigap industry conference. Due to unprecedented interest, the 2020 conference exhibit hall is being expanded by AAMSI. - October 10, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Members Selected for Top Illinois Awards
Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois names top agency and agent from alliance. - October 10, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Eileen Nicosia Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Eileen Nicosia joins Counsellors Title as part of the agency's extensive sales expansion into major New Jersey real estate markets including Ocean, Monmouth, Middlesex and Bergen counties. - October 09, 2019 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
My Flood Risk, America's First Free, True Flood Risk Tool
The first of its kind, My Flood Risk is a free, interactive, web-based platform to help property owners determine their true flood risk. Utilizing several industry-proven flood risk factors and comprehensive, up-to-date data, it gives an overall score representing the true flood risk for each... - October 09, 2019 - My Flood Risk
Cutting Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Addressed by LTC Association
Four tips from the latest American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance guide have been shared. Saving money on long-term care insurance is valuable information for all consumers says Jesse Slome, AALTCI's director. - October 09, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Watkins Insurance Group Retains IIABA Best Practices Agency Status
Watkins Insurance Group, the largest full-service, locally owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, has retained its status as part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) “Best Practices” Study Group. - October 02, 2019 - Watkins Insurance Group
ExecutivePerils Wins Coverage Innovation of the Year for RE360® by Reactions North America Awards 2019
Peter R. Taffae, ExecutivePerils’ Managing Director named a finalist for Innovator of the Year. Jordan Cocom wins Broking Rising Star. ExecutivePerils’ exclusive Real Estate product RE360® wins Coverage Innovation of the Year. - October 01, 2019 - Executive Perils, Inc.
Knowing the Value of Your Business by Michael Arnheiter at Baystate Financial
There’s one question many business owners ask themselves often: “What is the true value of my business?” - September 26, 2019 - Baystate Financial
RT Specialty’s National Environmental & Construction Professional Practice Explores Trends & Challenges at Annual Consultant Conference
RT Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (RT ECP) recently held its Annual Consultant Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey with nearly a dozen insurance experts and legal professionals exploring the industry’s latest trends and... - September 26, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Southtown Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New St. Louis agency to focus on automobile and home insurance. - September 26, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Exdion Solutions Launches Cutting Edge Insurtech Solution Exclusively for Small Agencies
Exdion Solutions announced launching of ExdionPOD LITE making it easy for small Insurance brokers to smartly manage policy checking. - September 23, 2019 - Exdion Solutions, Inc.
Kimberly Vincent Promoted to Account Executive at RT Specialty
Kimberly Vincent has been promoted to account executive within RT Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). Over the past five years with the ECP team, Vincent has worked with senior staff to identify and develop best-possible risk... - September 19, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Unveils Record Exhibit Expo Hall
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced a 50 percent increase in the number of available booth spaces at it's 2020 national Medicare and Senior Insurance National Industry Conference. - September 19, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Vera Health Enters the Health Insurance Marketplace
Vera Health, a new health insurance brand, today announced its entry into the online health insurance market. Vera Health offers affordable short-term health insurance with flexible premium, deductible, and coinsurance options. Vera Health gives customers the opportunity to experience a more... - September 18, 2019 - Vera Health
Work Comp & Liability TPA Alternative Service Concepts Named a Best Places to Work in Insurance Six Straight Years
Sixth consecutive year award winner as surveyed by claims staff. - September 18, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
"What Key Estate Planning Tools Should I Know About?" by Michael Arnheiter at Baystate Financial in Boston, MA
By taking steps in advance, you have a greater say in how these questions are answered. And isn’t that how it should be? "Wills and trusts are two of the most popular estate planning tools. Both allow you to spell out how you would like your property to be distributed, but they also go far beyond that," says Michael Arnheiter of Baystate Financial in Boston, MA. - September 17, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Statewide Insurance Opens in Walpole, MA
Massachusetts agency is newest addition to Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group. - September 15, 2019 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Conference Options
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced sponsorship and exhibitor options for the 2019 National Medigap Summit. The largest industry conference for the Medicare Supplement insurance industry will take place May 13-15, 2020 in Chicago. - September 15, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Michael Arnheiter of Baystate Financial Posts a New Video Entitled: "Protecting Your Dependents with Life Insurance" on His Website
Term or whole life? Just be sure you have adequate coverage. One survey found that 48% of current retirees had to retire earlier than they expected. - September 14, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Account Manager
Rachel Winkelmann joins growing St. Louis insurance agency. - September 13, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Chicago Selected for 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Industry Summit
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that Chicago will be the site of the 2020 National Medigap industry conference. - September 13, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Michigan Entertainment Insurance Brokers List Top Risks for Restaurants
MFE Insurance, a Michigan entertainment insurance brokerage, recently released a blog listing the top insurance risks associated with owning and operating a restaurant. With comprehensive restaurant insurance, restaurant owners and operators can help protect their finances. Being a new restaurant... - September 11, 2019 - MFE Insurance
GBS Selects Larry Gibson as New Regional Marketing Director
In order to better serve an increasing client base in northern Missouri and eastern Kansas, Group Benefit Services (GBS) has selected Larry Gibson as Regional Marketing Director (RMD) for these regions. “We’re thrilled at the opportunity to add Mr. Gibson to our expanding team,”... - September 10, 2019 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Berkley Design Professional Offers $1 Million Per Project Primary Limits
In response to today’s more complex projects and increasingly litigious business environment, Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, now offers Per Project Primary (PPP) Limits of $1 million for Berkley DP policyholders. This $1... - September 10, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Life.io Focuses on Scaling New Platform with Strategic Hires
Life.io announces strategic hires to Growth and Design teams as they launch the newest version of their leading customer engagement platform Life.ioEngage(TM). - September 09, 2019 - Life.io
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases Addressed by LTC Association
To educate long-term care insurance policyholders who are facing rate increases, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has added a new resource to the organization's website. Information includes historical rate increases for leading long-term care insurance companies. - September 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Group of St. Charles County Earns Farm Insurance Certification
St. Louis company named a Nationwide farm insurance provider. - September 06, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Revolutionizing the Insurance Industry with Technology - LegacyArmour and Levinson & Associates Form Alliance
LegacyArmour – an InsurTech/FinTech disrupter, and Levinson & Associates – A National Insurance Marketing Company -- are proud to announce an alliance that will put cutting-edge, revolutionary technology to work for all of its agents and clients. "Levinson and... - September 04, 2019 - LegacyArmour