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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
Medicare Commission Recommends Lowering Home Care Payments Reports AAMSI
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has recommended reducing the 2022 home health care base payment rate by 5 percent according to information shared today by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare paid $17.1 billion in 2020 for home care... - March 23, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
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
New Cryptocurrency Shield Coin Aims to Offer Investor Protection in the DeFi Crypto Space
Newest cryptocurrency Shield coin seeks to change DeFi by introducing cryptosurance, the only insurance for crypto assets. - March 22, 2022 - Shield Coin LLC
iNube Software Solutions with Open & Embedded Insurance Observatory
iNube, an Indian insurance tech major recently announced its inclusion in the global map of embedded insurance enablers by Open & Embedded Insurance Observatory. It is the only Indian Company to be featured on the Global Embedded Insurance provider map. - March 22, 2022 - iNube Software Solutions
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
Medicare Insurance Association Reports Continued Website Traffic Growth
The number of consumers accessing the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website to find local agents grew 33% last month. “I am pleased to report that total website traffic grew 33.28 percent with almost all consisting of consumers looking for local Medicare insurance... - March 19, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement 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
The Insurance Store Earns 2022 Great Place to Work Certification™
The Insurance Store is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at The Insurance Store. This year, 94% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 5 points higher... - March 18, 2022 - The Insurance Store
Integrity Now Insurance Helps Denominational Churches Save Money on Church Property Insurance
The company helps churches and nonprofit organizations with comprehensive coverage policies to protect them from liabilities, litigations, and property disputes - March 18, 2022 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
Final 2022 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Ending Soon Advises AAMSI
Your final chance to free switch Medicare Advantage plans is ending soon according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “March 31st is the final day available for millions of Americans with Medicare Advantage plans to find better coverage for the remainder of... - March 18, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting Recommends Water Backup Coverage
Anderson warns that homeowners may not be covered under their standard homeowner’s policy. “Having water backup damage is hard enough without learning too late that your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover this peril. That’s why we urge Florida homeowners to get a water backup endorsement.” - March 17, 2022 - Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting, LLC
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
Nation’s Top Medicare Advantage Insurers Reported by Medicare Insurance Association
UnitedHealthcare was the nation’s leading provider of Medicare Advantage plans according to a report shared today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “UnitedHealthcare accounted for 27 percent of all MA plans followed by Humana with 18 percent,” shares... - March 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting Can Help with Water Damage Claims Caused by Cast-Iron Pipes
Did you know that 76 million homes in America have cast-iron pipes? If your home was built before 1975, it is likely that your home’s pipes are rusting and disintegrating. Unfortunately, this will lead to costly water damage and the potential for a denied homeowner’s insurance... - March 12, 2022 - Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting, LLC
Most Seniors Have 20 or More Stand-Alone Medicare Drug Plan Choices Reports Insurance Association
Seniors in Arizona have the greatest number of stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans to choose from according to a report from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. New York residents have the fewest available plans this year, 19. “With the rising cost of... - March 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
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
Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting Clarifies Burst Pipe Coverage
No one wants to wake up in the night to find the floors covered in water – the toilet flushed in the bathroom having run all night, overflowing into their home. Unfortunately, this happens, which is why Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting highly encourages homeowners to have a homeowners... - March 07, 2022 - Aftermath Adjusters & Consulting, LLC
How Strength in Opposing Forces Forges Company Culture
As a younger version of yourself, when you entered the corporate world, or started your own business, or worked out for a position on the team, you had to be strong, smart, and prove yourself early and continually to be at your peak. These are the hard skills we need to perform our functions. How do we develop culture from self-advancement and a tinge of selfishness? It starts with the individuals’ values, character, and beliefs, along with effective listening skills. - March 05, 2022 - CCMS & Associates
Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence is Boosted with the Addition of Jay Knight Guasco as Director of Business Development at CCMS & Associates
Dunedin, FL CCMS & Associates, the distinctive independent adjusting firm based in Tampa Bay Florida, announced that Jay Knight Guasco has accepted the role of Director of Business Development. With over a decade of experience in claims solutions for insurance carriers, Jay is a leader with... - March 04, 2022 - CCMS & Associates
Association Seeking Speakers for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking speakers for Medicarians 2022, the national Medicare insurance industry conference. “The national event brings together executives from throughout the Medicare insurance industry,” states Jesse Slome, director of the... - March 02, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems to Host a Roundtable at 2022 RISE National Summit
Dynamic will be hosting the roundtable discussion: Understanding Overpayments and OIG involvement in Risk Adjustment. - February 27, 2022 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Medicare Insurance Association Publishes Medigap Plan N Price Index
A woman turning age 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $77.19 monthly for a Medigap Plan N policy according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The highest available premium cost is $199.94. “Medigap Plan N is the second most popular... - February 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Welcomes Century Enrollment and Benefits Services Provider Serving New York, Florida
Founded by President Joseph Cavallaro more than 20 years ago, Century is an independent insurance and benefits agency based in Rochester, New York. - February 27, 2022 - SAN Group
Association Offers Discount for 2022 Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
A special discount to attend Medicarians, the national Medicare insurance industry conference, is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We are so pleased to support the success of the leading Medicare insurance conference,” reports Jesse Slome,... - February 24, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
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
Medicare Insurance Association's Group Passes 7,000 Member Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s Linkedin group for Medicare insurance producers has passed the 7,000-member mark. “We wanted a way to provide meaningful information as well as relevant data,” explains Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare insurance... - February 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Integrity Now Insurance Brokers, Inc. Offers a Holistic Suite of Insurance Services in California
The company specializes in a range of insurance plans beneficial for churches and non-profit organizations. - February 19, 2022 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
SAN Group Welcomes Full-Service Digital Agency to the Network
New York-based DenTen Insurance Services is licensed to serve clients in NY, NJ, CT, PA, MA, and RI. - February 19, 2022 - SAN Group
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
2022 Medicare Insurance Agents Earnings Study Released by AAMSI
Insurance agents can earn significant income selling Medicare insurance but it takes time according to the findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The majority of agents who focus on Medicare insurance earned commission income of less than $50,000... - February 17, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
We Insure Things Acquires Mirage Insurance
We Insure Things, a digital insurance solutions company, has announced that they have acquired Mirage Insurance. This acquisition will allow We Insure Things to expand their customer base and provide even more innovative and customer-focused digital insurance products. With the ever-growing digital... - February 16, 2022 - We Insure Things
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
BEST Welcomes Their New Director of Business Development & Training
Kevin A. Nourizadeh, JD, LL.M. has recently joined Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc. (BEST) as their Director of Business Development & Training. - February 11, 2022 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
COVID Deaths Should Prompt Rebranding of Long-Term Care Insurance, Recommends Association Director
The fact that one-in-four people who died from COVID were nursing home or assisted living residents should prompt the long-term care insurance industry to carefully consider rebranding suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "More than 201,000 residents... - February 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Texan Insurance Acquires Texans Insurance & Financial Group to Expand Service in Sugar Land, TX
Texan Insurance recently acquired Texans Insurance & Financial Group in an all-cash deal. With three acquisitions in two years, Texan Insurance is rapidly growing in the Greater Houston Market. The latest acquisition will enhance Texan Insurance's efforts to expand their services and establish Texan Insurance as a premier agency in Houston, Texas. - February 09, 2022 - Texan Insurance
Banking Industry Veteran, Gerard “Jerry” Colaluca, Joins MB Schoen & Associates as Chief Bank Strategist
MB Schoen & Associates, Inc., (“MBSA”) a leading institutional insurance consultancy, is pleased to announce that Gerard “Jerry” Colaluca, a well-respected, 35-year banking industry veteran, has joined the firm as Senior Vice President, Chief Bank Strategist. Jerry will... - February 09, 2022 - MB Schoen & Associates, Inc.
Integrity Now Insurance Brokers Connect Ministries in Colorado with Reliable Insurance Carriers
The Insurance brokers based in California now offer their services in Colorado to safeguard churches and ministries from various liabilities. - February 07, 2022 - Integrity Now Insurance Brokers
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
Joe Totten Joins The Reschini Group
Joseph C. Totten III is joining The Reschini Group and Evergreen Insurance as Chief Revenue Officer. Joe will be responsible for overseeing the management and growth of current client relationships as well as supporting the firm’s long-term growth initiatives. Prior to joining the Reschini Group, Joe was the Vice President for a large national broker in Pittsburgh. - February 05, 2022 - The Reschini Group
Medicare Insurance Agents Predict Increased Sales of Dental Coverage Reports AAMSI
The overwhelming majority of agents offering Medicare insurance coverage are also selling stand-alone dental plans reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 93 percent of surveyed agents sell stand-alone dental insurance coverage to seniors,” states... - February 03, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
National Kidney Partners Announces Launch of Statewide Nephrology Practice
National Kidney Partners (NKP) is a newly formed physician owned and physician led organization resulting from the merger of over fifty providers from six independent nephrology practices in Florida. NKP’s founding members span the state, and include Renal Hypertension Center, Kidney and... - February 01, 2022 - National Kidney Partners
Lead Generation World and Contact State Are Helping Lead Buyers Navigate the Lead Generation Industry Through a Free Conference Pass Program
Lead Generation World, the home to the lead generation industry, in partnership with Contact State is pledging up to £100,000 of free registrations for its upcoming Lead Generation World conference taking place April 4th and 5th, 2022 in London to “end lead buyers.” The mission... - February 01, 2022 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Medigap Premiums by State Reported by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association
The lowest and highest Medigap Plan G cost for all 50 states has just been reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Some 14 million Americans own Medicare Supplement insurance also commonly called Medigap,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 30, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Spending on Prescription Drugs Grew But Out-of-Pocket Declines Reports Medicare Insurance Association
Spending on prescription drugs grew as did the average number of prescriptions per Medicare Part D plan beneficiary according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The latest data reports that spending on prescription drugs grew to $120... - January 29, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Extends Agent Directory Discount Offer
The discount for agents to be listed on the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance online directory has been extended for 10 days. “This is the final chance for agents to take advantage of the 20 percent savings offer,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - January 28, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Drug Plan Data Reported by Medicare Insurance Association
Some 48 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans according to the latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Prescription drug plan coverage is one of the most important benefits valued by seniors,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
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