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Increased Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Reported by AALTCI
Increased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance have been announced for 2023 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “One of the little-known benefits for certain long-term care insurance is the ability to deduct some or all of the cost during... - October 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Seniors Seeking Local Medicare Insurance Agents Online for Open Enrollment Assistance Grows Significantly Reports AAMSI
The number of seniors using an online directory to find local Medicare insurance agents has increased by 97 percent since the start of this year’s Open Enrollment reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "The deluge of Medicare mailers sent out for AEP... - October 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Awareness Month Logo
November is national Long-Term Care Awareness Month. To support insurance professionals using the month to create awareness, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has released the 2022 LTCAM banner. "The month was established in 2001 to create heightened awareness of the... - October 19, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with Flightcare Global
Global Excel Management Inc. (Global Excel), a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, is pleased to announce that it has acquired a majority ownership in Blue Sky Health Pty Ltd (trading as Flightcare Global), an innovative company providing a range of technology-based... - October 18, 2022 - Global Excel Management
Seniors Save When Switching Medicare Drug Plans Reports AAMSI
The typical senior switching their Medicare drug plan (Part D) coverage can expect to save between $500 and $700 yearly according to a report released today. "Medicare drug plan savings can be significantly more for some," shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for... - October 14, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Commercial Lines Coach
Linsey Morris earns promotion after working at sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management for nearly 10 years. - October 13, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Avoid Paying Drug Price Increases Advises Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Over 3,000 drugs experienced price increases in 2022. Many will likely cost more again in 2023. Seniors on Medicare can avoid paying higher prices in the coming year advises the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The vast majority of prescription drug price... - October 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Lexington National Promotes Mark Holtschneider to President
Lexington National Insurance Corporation today announced that Mark. T. Holtschneider has been promoted to President. Ronald Frank will remain as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. Holtschneider is a CPA and an attorney. Prior to joining Lexington National in 2004, he worked at... - October 07, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Chris Sullivan
Sullivan named Commercial Practice Leader for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - October 01, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Alex Ilgner Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Alex Ilgner has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since joining the company in 2021, Ilgner has successfully assisted with the new business, marketing, and account management efforts of the organization’s... - September 29, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Lexington National Insurance Corporation Hires Susan Jordan as Senior Vice President of Commercial Surety
Lexington National is excited to announce that Susan Jordan is now leading their commercial surety business. Susan joins Lexington National with 30+ years of experience. Most recently, Susan was the Regional Surety Leader at Westfield Insurance. Susan has a specific expertise in probate and... - September 26, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers Launches New Book About Its Unique Business Model
Due to popular demand, Florida-based company shares its secrets following success of innovative mobile notary business. - September 23, 2022 - Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
RT Specialty Trio of Presenters to Speak at 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
RT Specialty Speakers to Highlight the Latest Risk Management Solutions Available for Insuring Against Large Infrastructure, PFAS and Design-Build Liability Exposures. - September 20, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medisys Data Solutions Inc. Signs a Contract with a Leading Wound Care Center in Delaware
Hiring Medisys Data professionals can increase income by 30%, cut operational costs by 50%, and submit clean claims for the first time by 98% with other benefits. - September 16, 2022 - Medisys Data Solutions Inc
Lexington National Insurance Corporation and Allianz Partners Announce Reinsurance Agreement
Lexington National Insurance Corporation is pleased to announce a reinsurance arrangement with Allianz Partners covering OEM warranties and vehicle service contracts in the United States. “The combination of Lexington National’s A - AM Best rating, agility and expertise in CLIPs,... - September 12, 2022 - Lexington National Insurance Corporation
Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Will Benefit from Legislation Moving Forward Predicts AALTCI
The just released final text of the Enhancing American Retirement Now (EARN) Act maintains the positive feature that will increase sales of long-term care insurance predicts the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The bipartisan measure passed the Senate committee in June and... - September 10, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medigap Persistency Data Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
Seniors who purchase Medicare Supplement (Medigap) coverage appear to be satisfied with their plan choice according to a study just conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medigap persistency is a measure of plan satisfaction,” says Jesse... - September 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Two Commercial Marketers
Amy DelGrosso and Dawn Lawson bring decades of experience to insurance alliance. - September 10, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
WellAI Announces the Availability of the Self-Learning AI-Driven Medical Information Engine and Diagnostic Health Assistant
Delivering Innovation through the most advanced machine learning and AI driven medical information engine and Diagnostic solution to healthcare and insurance organizations. - September 09, 2022 - WellAI
Benefit Resource Acquires North Coast Administrators and Signals Expansion in the Great Lakes Region
Benefit Resource (BRI), a leading provider of innovative and dedicated administration of tax-free benefits programs, announced today the acquisition of North Coast Administrators (NCA), an Ohio-based administrator of consumer-directed benefits and benefit continuation services. “North Coast... - September 08, 2022 - Benefit Resource
RT Specialty Surveys Book of Business to Reveal PLL Limit of Liability Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently reviewed its book of business during 2020 and 2021 to determine the limits of liability on the Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) policies typically purchased by virtually every industry that owns, leases,... - September 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
MedMal Direct Names VP of Claims
MedMal Direct Insurance Company (“MDIC”), the direct-to-physician medical professional liability insurance carrier, announces Steven Carey as its new Vice President of Claims, effective immediately. Steven Carey’s promotion follows the recent addition of Jeremy Leal as Sr. Claims... - September 02, 2022 - MedMal Direct Insurance Co
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Three New Team Members
Sierra Brown, Maggie Stringer, and Crystal Swanigan join one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - August 31, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Chicago Medicare Insurance Agents Promoted by American Association
Medicare insurance agents across Cook County which includes Chicago are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Cook County is the nation’s second most populous county with many Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse Slome, director of the... - August 26, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Daniel Wilhelm Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniel Wilhelm has been promoted to senior account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). Since 2018, he has been responsible for supporting the new business, marketing, and client renewal efforts of the team’s senior... - August 25, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Agents in Houston Promoted by Association
Medicare insurance agents across Harris County which includes Houston are being promoted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Harris County is the third largest county in the United States and has a large population of Medicare eligible residents,” says Jesse... - August 25, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Online Medicare Insurance Resource Center Added by Association
A comprehensive Medicare insurance resource center has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We wanted to make it easy to find the most current and relevant data regarding all aspects of Medicare insurance plans,” explains Jesse Slome, director... - August 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty’s Book of Business Provides Inside Look Into CPrL Policy Purchase Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently analyzed its Contractor’s Professional Liability (CPrL) book of business during 2020-2021 to determine the limits of liability purchased by specialty trade and general contractors nationwide. The... - August 18, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Part D Premiums Vary Widely Reports Association
An individual could pay as little as $6.90 to as much as $178.30 in monthly premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plan coverage according to the 2022 Part D Price Index released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in... - August 18, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Foursurance Agency, LLC Joins SAN Group
Previously a single-carrier agency, Foursurance made their transition to an independent insurance agency, effective August 1, 2022. - August 12, 2022 - SAN Group
Bailey Family Insurance Receives Top Illinois Award
Springfield, Illinois agency named 2021 Insurance Agency of the Year.Valley - August 12, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Consumers Should Compare Medicare Drug Plans Advises Association
Many of the 50 million Americans with Medicare prescription drug plans fail to compare available options reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare drug plans are a real benefit for millions of seniors,” shares Slome. “But consumers have as many... - August 11, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Watkins Insurance Group Launches Teacher Support Program with School Supplies Giveaway
Austin’s Largest Privately-Owned Insurance Agency Furthers Its Commitment to Education in Central Texas - August 11, 2022 - Watkins Insurance Group
Website Traffic to Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory Grows Reports AAMSI
The number of consumers accessing the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website has grown by 13.5 percent for the period January 1 through July 31, 2022. “Consumers are accessing the Association’s online directory listing local Medicare insurance agents,”... - August 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty Reviews OPPI Book of Business to Determine Industry Limit of Liability Benchmarks
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) recently surveyed the book of business of its Owner’s Protective Professional Indemnity (OPPI) policyholders to provide agents and brokers with a comparative analysis of the limits of liability purchased by... - August 09, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Missouri Fire Department Awarded Life-Saving Rescue Resources
West Plains Fire Department is one of 265 rural fire departments to receive a grain rescue tube and training through Nationwide's Grain Bin Safety campaign. - August 05, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Tom Lizotte Named SAN Group Chief Operating Officer
Larry Rose, current Chief Operating Officer, will continue as SAN Group President. - August 04, 2022 - SAN Group
AM Best Affirms Financial Strength Rating of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Following its annual review, the AM Best Company has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A-, Excellent for Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington. - July 29, 2022 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Husband-and-Wife Insurance Team
Mark and Deanna Sherman join one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - July 29, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Drew Rothman Promoted to Senior Consultant at RT Specialty
Drew Rothman has been promoted to senior consultant in the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2018, Rothman has worked with agents and brokers to analyze, negotiate, and assess the risk management strategies available to general... - July 28, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Claims Problem Assistance
Consumers with questions regarding their long-term care insurance claims are being assisted as part of a new initiative undertaken by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People who purchased long-term care insurance years ago are starting to need benefits and starting to... - July 28, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Turning 65 Seniors Increasingly Favor Lower Cost Medigap Options
When it comes to choosing Medicare Supplement plan options, new-to-Medicare beneficiaries are opting for lower cost plans according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 11,000 Americans turn 65 every day and become eligible for Medicare,”... - July 23, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Texas Medicare Insurance Agents Sought by Association
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking independent Medicare agents in El Paso, Lubbock and Albuquerque, New Mexico. “The Association makes available a free online resource used daily by consumers to find local Medicare agents in their area,” explains... - July 21, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Skew Younger Due to Washington Program Reports AALTCI
Ages when individuals purchased long-term care insurance dropped in 2021 according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The change can be fully attributed to the fact that younger people in the State of Washington applied in record numbers in... - July 20, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
innoviHealth® Expands Library of Digital and Printed Medical Coding Books
Comprehensive Library Supports Breadth of Customer Healthcare Education Needs by Supplementing innoviHealth’s Extensive Book Inventory and Software Solutions with Partner Offerings - July 19, 2022 - innoviHealth
RT Specialty Surveys Book of Business to Identify Leading Causes of Construction-related Claims
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) of RT Specialty recently surveyed its Contractor’s Professional Liability (CPrL) book of business to determine the leading cause of claims from 2020 to 2021. The review revealed that the majority of CPrL claims on their book... - July 19, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Empire Insurance Hires Director of Sales
Empire Insurance Brokers, headquartered in Everett, WA, recently hired Christina Graham as Director of Sales. As Empire has expanded its footprint across Washington and Oregon, there was a need to consolidate sales activities under direct management to allow for better growth and optimization... - July 19, 2022 - Empire Insurance Brokers
Nearly Half of Oldest Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Are Declined by Insurers Reports AALTCI
Nearly half of individuals who apply for traditional long-term care insurance after age 70 have their applications declined by an insurer according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Consumers simply are not aware of the need to health-qualify... - July 17, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT Specialty’s Book of Business Reveals Environmental and Pollution-Related Claims Trends
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) of RT Specialty recently surveyed its book of business for several of its environmental and pollution-related insurance lines to determine the leading causes of claims from 2020 to 2021. The analysis revealed that the highest... - July 12, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Two Team Members
Jessica Berry and Jessica Johnson join growing insurance alliance. - July 08, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance