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EMERG-NC Property Rescuers Celebrates Landmark Achievement: 200th Google Review and 4.9-Star Rating
EMERG-NC Property Rescuers is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its journey of excellence – the reception of its 200th Google review, accompanied by an outstanding 4.9-star rating. This achievement underscores the company's unwavering dedication to providing top-tier property... - April 19, 2024 - EMERG-NC Property Rescuers
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Mike Blankenship
Commercial Lines Account Manager has nearly 10 years of insurance experience. - April 18, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Leif Assurance Hires Construction Risk Advisor
Vincent Sanfilippo has more than 15 years of insurance and construction experience. - April 12, 2024 - Leif Assurance
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
PocketRN Brings No Cost "Virtual Nurse for Life" to Dementia Patients and Caregivers Under New 8-Year CMS GUIDE Model
The innovative model enables the expansion of personalized, expert nurse-led care to improve patients’ quality of life and alleviate burden on caregivers nationwide–all with $0 copays. - April 08, 2024 - PocketRN
Leif Assurance Hires Commercial Lines Account Manager
Mayra Galvan has 13 years of insurance industry experience along with an Elite CISR designation. - April 05, 2024 - Leif Assurance
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
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Josh Steinkoetter
Commercial Lines Sales Account Executive brings 20 years of experience to the agency. - March 29, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Insurance Association Releases 2024 Medigap Plan N Price Index
A man turning 65 in Phoenix could pay as little as $99-per-month or as much as $415 for a Medicare Supplement Plan N policy according to the 2024 Medigap Plan N Price Index published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medigap Plan N is the second most popular... - March 21, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Report: Three Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Grew Over Past Decade
Three long-term insurance companies increased the number of covered lives over the past 10 years according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Mutual of Omaha, Northwestern Mutual and New York Life all reported more covered lives than a decade... - March 21, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases 2024 Short-Term Care Price Index
A 65-year-old female seeking $55,000 of home care benefits would pay $65 in monthly premiums according to the 2024 Short-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Short-term care insurance is an increasingly viable option for... - March 20, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medigap Insurance Market Projected to Grow to 17 Million in Coming Years
The number of individuals with Medigap insurance policies is projected to grow to over 17 million by 2032 according to data shared by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medigap or Medicare Supplement insurance remains highly attractive to millions of... - March 17, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Guy Sansone, Co-Founder and CEO of H2 Health, Joins Carisk® Partners Board of Directors
Brings Extensive Leadership Expertise to Carisk's Board of Directors - March 14, 2024 - Carisk Partners
Brawner Insurance Acquires Armstrong Insurance Agency
Owner Jared Brawner adds Sales Advisor Jake Bunker to the growing company. - March 14, 2024 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
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
The Musuneggi Financial Group Adds Sarsfield as Senior Client Services Associate
Kerri J. Sarsfield joined The Musuneggi Financial Group as Senior Client Services Associate. Ms. Sarsfield brings 27 years of insurance operations, support, and design experience. She will work alongside firm President, Christopher S. Musuneggi and Senior Insurance Advisor, Sam Carlson. The addition continues the growth of the firm enhancing their commitment to holistic financial planning and elevated client service. - March 11, 2024 - The Musuneggi Financial Group
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
California Ranks as Top State for Medigap Insurance Coverage
When it comes to Medigap coverage, Californians lead the way. According to data reported today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, some 1.12 million Californians have Medicare Supplement insurance protection. “While so much attention today is focused on Medicare... - March 05, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Canopy Launches Its New Online Portal
Canopy, a leader in total workplace behavioral health announced the launch of its new online portal, a groundbreaking platform that gives members the option to search and self-refer to licensed mental health therapists. This enhancement underscores Canopy's commitment to transforming Employee... - March 03, 2024 - Canopy
Carisk® Partners Welcomes George Rusu to Its Board of Directors
Reinforcing Its Commitment to Innovation and Strategic Vision - February 28, 2024 - Carisk Partners
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
B.E.S.T.’s New IAR Course Help Advisers Fulfill Mandatory 12-Hour IAR CE Requirements
Introducing B.E.S.T.’s 12 CE credit hour online IAR CE course: “Small Business Retirement Plans and Ethical Practices.” This course is approved by the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) and meets the Investment Adviser Representative (IAR) CE model rule requirements. - February 28, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Expert Shares Annuity Planning Strategy for Seniors
Seniors who own non-qualified annuities are an excellent prospect for agents marketing long-term care planning solutions suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Millions of Americans make annuities part of their retirement strategy, and... - February 25, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Names New Alliance Coordinator
David Drda previously worked as an Account Manager for sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - February 24, 2024 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carisk® Partners Welcomes Danielle Lisenbey to Its Board of Directors
Reinforcing Its Commitment to Operational Excellence - February 23, 2024 - Carisk Partners
innoviHealth® Acquires MedAbbrev.com®, the Premier Reference Tool for Medical Acronyms and Abbreviations
Recent Deal Further Expands innoviHealth’s Trusted Suite of Medical Technology Software and Services MedAbbrev is Available as a Stand-alone Product, Embedded in innoviHealth’s HCC Coder Pro and also in the Find-A-Code Solution - February 21, 2024 - innoviHealth
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for 2nd Consecutive Year for Major Orthopedic Surgery in Medical Excellence and Patient Safety Rankings
For the second year in a row, Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex®. BHSH has also been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Patient Safety – achieving the nation’s top ranking in both categories. - February 19, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Live 2-Hour CFP® Ethics Webinar Presentation
Introducing B.E.S.T.’s live 2-hour CFP® ethics webinar “Ethics CE: CFP Board’s Revised Code and Standards Ethics for CFP® Professionals.” - February 18, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
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
Leif Assurance Hires Two Marketing Specialists
Lauren E. Gulli and Connor Kay bring extensive marketing background to the growing company. - February 17, 2024 - Leif Assurance
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
Medicare Insurance Association Adds 2024 Statistics Resource
An online resource presenting the most relevant data and statistics regarding Medicare insurance has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a complex and difficult to understand program,” declares Jesse Slome, AAMSI director. - February 15, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
B.E.S.T.’s New IAR CE Courses
Start fulfilling your 12-hour IAR CE requirements today. Also approved for 10 CE credit hours of CFP® and / or 10 CE credit hours of IWI (CIMA® / CPWA® / RMA®).* - February 15, 2024 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
Carisk® Partners Welcomes Don Hurter to Its Esteemed Board of Directors
Furthering Carisk’s Strategy to Scale and Broaden Access to its Services - February 14, 2024 - Carisk Partners
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
Top Medicare Supplement Insurers Dominate the Market
The top-10 Medicare Supplement insurance companies comprise two-thirds of the market in terms of policyholders according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). United Health Group remains the largest dominant Medicare Supplement insurance... - February 14, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
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
Medigap Plan G Remains Top Choice Among Seniors Turning 65
Medicare Supplement Plan G remains the most popular choice in 2023 among seniors turning age 65 and choosing Medigap coverage according to data released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). According to the analysis, just over half (53.2%) of seniors who... - February 08, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Odin Industries CEO Named to NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development
Odin Industries CEO Ryan Hawley joins NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development, bolstering support for small businesses nationwide. - February 05, 2024 - Odin Industries
Medicare Insurance Association Releases 2024 Medigap Plan G Price Index
A man turning 65 in Dallas could pay as little as $118-per-month or as much as $257 for a Medicare Supplement Plan G policy according to the 2024 Medigap Price Index published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A man turning 65 in Manhattan, (NYC) could pay as little as... - February 04, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Odin Industries LLC Acquires Acquires Sherwood Advisory Group: Strategic Expansion Into Asset Recovery Services
Odin Industries LLC has acquired Sherwood Advisory Group, a leader in Asset Recovery. This strategic move enhances Odin's services, leveraging Sherwood Advisory Group's expertise. Clients can expect seamless transitions and expanded offerings. - February 02, 2024 - Odin Industries
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
U.S. Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Paid $14B in 2023 Claims
The nation’s long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $14.1 Billion to policyholders on claim in 2023. The data was revealed today in a new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “There were over 350,000 individuals who received claim... - January 25, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Remain Relatively Level for 2024
Costs for traditional long-term care insurance coverage are level compared to the prior year according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “In some cases, prices decreased a little compared to the prior... - January 22, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Moat Title Security Co. Launches a Home Title Freezing Document to Protect Homeowners from Title Fraud
Moat Title Security Co., a new and innovative leader in providing home title protection services, today announced the launch of a new property title protection document designed to protect property owners from title identity theft and fraud. The new document, called the Notice of Title Freeze, is a copyrighted legal document placed in the public records. - January 18, 2024 - Moat Title Security Co.
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.
Linked Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Drop Up to 27 Percent
Costs for linked benefit long-term care insurance coverage are lower than a year ago according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Great news for aging individuals who are thinking about their risk of... - January 11, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Published
The annual Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index was pre-released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “People have many misconceptions about long-term care insurance and we post data to help them better understand what can be a confusing topic,” states Jesse... - December 29, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance