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DOL Finalizes Plans for Fiduciary-Only Regime
New Rulemaking Package Ignores Industry Concerns, Puts Independent Annuity Professionals and Clients at Risk. - April 23, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Gary S. Williams of Williams Asset Management Honored in Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors List for 2024
Williams Asset Management, an independent investment and financial planning firm in Howard County, Maryland, announced that its, CEO and President Gary Williams, CFP®, CRPC, AIF® has been named to Forbes’ Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list for 2024. The list is published on Forbes.com. - April 18, 2024 - Williams Asset Management
ShelterPoint to Become Part of Protective
Acquisition will position New York’s leading carrier1 of statutory Short-Term Disability insurance (DBL) and Paid Family Leave for long-term growth. - April 09, 2024 - ShelterPoint
ShelterPoint Announces Leadership Succession
As Richard White transitions to Executive Chairman of the Board, Leston Welsh steps up as CEO of ShelterPoint. - April 04, 2024 - ShelterPoint
Annuity Owners Report Product Satisfaction, Positive Buying Experience
New NAFA survey finds risk mitigation the top reason cited for buying a fixed annuity. - March 18, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Medivest Announces the Addition of Eric Rycus as Vice President of Business Development
Medivest Benefit Advisors LLC, a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, is pleased to announce the hiring of Eric Rycus as the new Vice President of Business Development. - March 13, 2024 - Medivest
28th WebAward Competition: Who Will Win Best Financial Services Website?
The Web Marketing Association is looking for the best Financial Services websites in the world as part of their 28th annual international WebAward Competition for Web site development at www.webaward.org. The WebAwards is the standards-defining competition that sets benchmarks for 90 indus.ncial services and new categories for cryptocurrency and blockchain websites - March 07, 2024 - Web Marketing Association
Insurance Agents Selling Annuity Products Have New Leveraged Long-Term Care Options
Agents who have senior clients with fixed annuities should consider converting those annuities into leveraged long-term care annuities suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome delivered a special presentation earlier today. “This is a... - March 06, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Title Twins Enhance Vehicle and Vessel Titling with Services Available Through the West Virginia Clearinghouse
Title Twins is recognized as a prominent processor in the vehicle and vessel titling industry, offering services that span across the United States. The company’s efforts to provide efficient and customer-centric titling services are supported by its extensive experience and commitment to excellence. - February 28, 2024 - Title Twins
SAN Annual Business Meeting & Conference Heading to Saratoga Springs
May 7th Event Marks a New Chapter for SAN & DeForest Group - February 18, 2024 - SAN Group
B.E.S.T. Helps Advisers Fulfill Mandatory 12-Hour IAR CE Requirements with New IAR Course
Introducing B.E.S.T.’s 12 CE credit hour online course: “Life Insurance, Annuity and Ethical Practices.” This course is approved by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and assists Advisers in meeting the Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) CE model rule requirements. - February 16, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Insurance Association Offers 2024 MDRT Discounted Membership
Insurance agents and brokers joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable (MDRT) can take advantage of a special 2024 membership discount being offered by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Our organization exists solely to advocate and... - February 16, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Meramec Secure Announces New Relationship with a Leading Insurance Platform
Meramec Secure Adds Homeowner and Automobile P&C Insurance Solutions for D2C Home Warranty and Auto Service Contract Sellers - February 14, 2024 - Meramec Secure
The Insurance Store Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™
The Insurance Store is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 3rd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at The Insurance Store. This year, 89% of employees said it’s a great place to work... - February 13, 2024 - The Insurance Store
Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company Selects Taurus Flood-National Flood Services as Their Write-Your-Own Flood Insurance Service Provider
Taurus Flood-National Flood Services (Taurus Flood), a leading provider of flood and insurance technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded the Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company flood insurance service provider contract. Cypress Property & Casualty provides an array... - February 02, 2024 - Taurus
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Alexandra Carroll to Vice President of Operations
Alexandra Carroll, a ten year veteran of Medivest and the Medicare Secondary Payer industry, is promoted to Vice President of Operations. - January 25, 2024 - Medivest
NAFA Announces 2024 Board of Directors
Industry Leaders Join Efforts to Protect the Future of Fixed Annuities and Independent Distribution - January 24, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Kara Reynolds to Assistant Vice President
Sallop Insurance Inc. a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston MA, celebrating its 75th anniversary year in business serving the Healthcare Industry, is pleased to announce that Kara Reynolds has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Kara began her career at Sallop 17 years ago as a... - January 18, 2024 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
NAFA Urges DOL to Withdraw 2023 Fiduciary Advice Proposal in Its Entirety
Comment Letter Outlines Proposed Rulemaking’s "Fatal Flaws" and Potential Harm to Independent Producers, Carriers and Consumers - January 02, 2024 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Sombei.com: Empowering Financial Futures with Comprehensive Personal Finance Insights
About Sombei.com: Sombei.com is a leading online platform dedicated to personal finance development. Launched in September, the platform provides valuable insights and well-researched articles on various financial topics, including mortgages, insurance, loans, and debt management. With a mission to empower individuals with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions, Sombei.com is a go-to resource for those seeking reliable information. - December 12, 2023 - Sombei.com
The ASM-SOA Joint Seminar 2023 in Kuala Lumpur
In the ASM-SOA Joint Seminar 2023 held in Kuala Lumpur, Nicholas Actuarial Solutions is one of the Sponsors and their Founder & Actuary Nicholas Yeo is one the Speakers. - December 05, 2023 - Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
Your Insurance Lady Announces New Blog Post: Understanding the Insurance Marketplace: How to Choose an Insurance Agent
Working with an insurance agent can help you get through this insurance market & find the right policy. Keep reading to learn how to choose an insurance agent. - November 22, 2023 - Your Insurance Lady
Workshoppes Co-Working, a Visionary Co-Working Space Concept, Opens in North Brunswick, New Jersey
Workshoppes co-working, a visionary co-working space concept for providing accessible convenient workspace, is delighted to introduce its space in the heart of City of North Brunswick, NJ. This much-needed venture aims to redefine the way professionals work, fostering creativity, collaboration, and... - November 15, 2023 - Workshoppes, Inc.
NAPHIA Elects Executive Leadership
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s (NAPHIA) Board of Directors recently held its bi-annual election to appoint its executive officers to a two-year term of service. - November 02, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
NAFA Decries "Misguided Fiduciary Proposal"
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor released its latest fiduciary rule proposal, rebranded as a “Retirement Security Rule.” With it came proposed changes to the longstanding Prohibited Transaction Exemption 84-24 that has served both retirement savers and those giving financial... - November 01, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Tennessee-Based Title Agency Enters Florida Market with Acquisition
Mid South Title Services, LLC Acquires Wauchula Abstract & Title Co. and DeSoto Abstract & Title Co., Expanding Reach Into the Florida Market - November 01, 2023 - Mid South Title
The Insurance Capital Adequacy Framework Conference in Kuala Lumpur
In the Insurance Capital Adequacy Framework (ICAF) Conference 2023 organized by the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) held in Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur, Nicholas Yeo, Nicholas Actuarial Solutions founder and actuary, was invited to be one of the panelists. Nicholas highlighted... - October 23, 2023 - Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) Asia Conference 2023
In the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) conference, Nicholas Actuarial Solutions is the Gold Sponsor for the event. - October 23, 2023 - Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Emerges Triumphant in the 2023 TITAN Business Awards: Season 2
The TITAN Business Awards, a prestigious competition dedicated to recognizing excellence within the business industry, is pleased to unveil the early victors for its second competitive season in 2023. The awards garnered more than 1,300 nominated entries from 58 countries, including the United... - October 16, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman Named Vice President at RT Specialty
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman has been named a vice president within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the practice’s new business, client retention, business-to-business efforts. “Bob has nearly 30 years of... - October 05, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
CalPro ADAS Solutions and Collabtic Announce Integration Agreement
CalPro ADAS Solutions, LLC and Fieldpulse, LLC have announced an agreement whereby CalPro’s ADAS IdentiScan® product will run on the Collabtic Software Platform. CalPro’s Patented ADAS IdentiScan® is the first technology used in the ADAS identification and calibration market for... - August 26, 2023 - CalPro ADAS Solutions
NAFA Advocates Against Regulatory Overreach in SEC v. Cutter Amicus Filing
Brief Seeks to Protect Fixed Annuity Industry and Its Customers - August 25, 2023 - NAFA, National Association for Fixed Annuities
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Glowing Customer Review for Exceptional Service
Morgan Elite Specialist Services, a leading provider of public insurance adjusting services, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a highly positive customer review highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to exceptional service and client satisfaction. The review, penned by a valued... - August 25, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Jeff Slivka & Executive Team Members of RT Specialty’s Environmental & Construction Professional Practice to Speak at 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), and other RT ECP team members will address professional liability challenges and issues at the 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) to be held from November 12 -15, 2023 at the... - August 23, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
JKS Financial Advisors Named Forbes Best-in-State Top Financial Security Professionals
Dan Jenkins & Geoffrey Kasse rank on Forbes and SHOOK Research annual list of industry professionals - August 21, 2023 - JKS Financial
As Home and Auto Insurance Prices Surge, Woop Insurance, a Philadelphia Start-Up, Offers Consumers a Solution
Woop Insurance’s new product - Insurance Dashboard - gives consumers a free personalized evaluation of their insurance policy that allows members to understand the current insurance market and their policy costs and coverage, to make informed decisions for the best coverage and price. - August 17, 2023 - Its Woop
Carisk Partners Welcomes New Hires to Strengthen and Expand Team
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce the strategic addition of several talented professionals to its growing team. These appointments come at an opportune time for Carisk, furthering the company’s ability to drive results across its growing portfolio of products and services. The new team members bring a diverse range of expertise and experience, enhancing Carisk’s innovative solutions for its client partners and patients. - August 14, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Certificate Exchange Launches New Corporate Identity and Website
One of the nation's leading providers of solutions for managing and transmitting Certificates of Insurance electronically, launches a new corporate identity and website. - August 10, 2023 - Certificate Exchange
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Awarded Coveted 5-Star Review, Setting New Standards in Customer Satisfaction
Morgan Elite Specialist Services (MESS), a leading innovator in public adjusting, proudly announces the reception of a stellar 5-star review from a happy client, solidifying its position as a customer-centric organization committed to excellence. The glowing review comes as a result of MESS's... - August 06, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Carisk Partners Named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2023 for Third Consecutive Year Consistency at Carisk Drives Employee Satisfaction
Carisk Partners, a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Best Places to Work in 2023. This is the third consecutive year awarded for Carisk who has been consistently ranked in the top third of the Best Places to Work list. Carisk is... - July 26, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Visitor Guard® Announces Rate Increases in Visitor Insurance for Summer 2023 Travel
Visitor Guard®, a premier provider of travel insurance services, has announced anticipated rate increases in visitor insurance for summer 2023 travel. The company provides top plans like Safe Travel USA Comprehensive, Patriot America, and Atlas America, particularly beneficial for parents... - July 13, 2023 - Visitor Guard®
Andrew Donaldson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Andrew (AJ) Donaldson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - July 06, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Morgan Elite Customer Service Continues to Generate Happy Clients
MESS aids another client in securing the claim settlement they deserve. - July 05, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Nicholas Yeo, the Founder & Actuary of Nicholas Actuarial Solutions, Presented in the Asia-Pacific PAI-SOA Joint Symposium in Indonesia
In the Asia-Pacific Society of Actuaries and Persatuan Aktuari Indonesia Joint Symposium Conference 2023, the Founder & Actuary of Nicholas Actuarial Solutions, Nicholas Yeo delivered a presentation on Professionalism. - June 28, 2023 - Nicholas Actuarial Solutions
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Celebrates Outstanding Customer Success and 5-Star Review in Public Insurance Adjusting
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 21, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Joseph Berry Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Joseph Berry has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - June 13, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Rave 5-Star Review for Outstanding Customer Assistance
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 07, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
SAN Group Recognizes Top Achievers at Annual Business Meeting
Awards were presented on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA. - May 25, 2023 - SAN Group
Stefania Ruggieri Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Stefania Ruggieri has been named an account manager at RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the underwriting and day-to-day servicing of the organization’s book of business as well as assisting in the development... - May 17, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
North American Pet Insurance Industry Surpasses $3.5 Billion
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today released its 2023 State of the Industry (SOI) Report showing the North American pet health insurance sector grew by 23.5% in In-Force GWP over 2022. This year’s SOI Report highlights a number of noteworthy industry... - May 04, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association