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Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Limit Options for Washington Residents Reports AALTCI
Individuals looking for an exemption to avoid Washington State's new long-term care insurance tax will find fewer options according to the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. "There are now only two traditional long-term care insurance companies offering policies through... - June 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
eMudhra Receives SAFE Identity Certification
eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of PKI and Cybersecurity solutions, announced that they have received SAFE Identity certification. - June 16, 2021 - eMudhra Inc.
Tim Prosser Promoted to Senior Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Tim Prosser has been promoted to senior consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Since joining the team in 2017, Prosser has worked with agents and brokers to analyze, negotiate, and assess the risk management strategies available to general... - June 10, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Change Rules for Washington Applicants Reports AALTCI
Washington residents will soon face an added payroll tax unless they have long-term care insurance coverage in place. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance three leading insurers have just changed their policies for applicants. - May 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SAN Group Announces 2021 Award Winners
HMS Agency received the prestigious President’s Club Award for overall exceptionalism. - May 29, 2021 - SAN Group
Texas Medicare Insurance Costs Reported by AAMSI
Texas seniors who are about to turn 65 will find a significant cost difference for Medigap insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Costs are higher in Houston than they are in San Antonio or Dallas," reports Jesse Slome, director of the... - May 28, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Costs for Illinois Medicare Supplement Insurance Coverage Varies Significantly Reports AAMSI
Illinois seniors turning 65 face a wide range in what they can pay for insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Basically identical coverage for a woman can cost as little as $111-per-month or as much as $229," reports Jesse Slome, director... - May 27, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurtech Startup Bdeo Launches New Product to Automate Property Insurance Claims with Visual Intelligence
Insurtech startup Bdeo launches into the property insurance market across Europe and Latin America, helping insurance providers assess claims remotely, cut claims processing times, and reduce fraud using AI. - May 27, 2021 - Bdeo
Emporium Insurance Agency Joins Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Iowa City, IA insurance agency becomes member of association. - May 26, 2021 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Adds Commercial Lines Account Executive
Scott Weiler brings more than 20 years of insurance experience to the company. - May 22, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Dynamic Healthcare Systems’ Provider Analytics Solution Improves HCC Reporting for Health Plans
Significant enhancements provide a faster turn-a-round for HCC suspecting and historic risk scores for shared-risk patients. - May 20, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Shared by AALTCI
The average time from when an individual purchases long-term care insurance until they start a claim is just over 14 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Long-term care insurance pricing presumes you pay a smaller amount for a period of time and... - May 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SAN Group’s Annual Business Meeting Makes First Appearance Virtually
Event Attendees Watched Over 300 Hours of Content Online - May 19, 2021 - SAN Group
RT ECP President to Address CPrL Insurance Topics at the AGC’s 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and Construction Risk Management
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice, will address the methods for “Navigating the Ups & Downs of the Contractors Professional Liability (CPrL) Insurance Market” at the 2021 Conference on Surety Bonding and... - May 12, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Traffic to Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Online Directory Grows
Consumer traffic to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website increased 52 percent for the month of April compared to the prior year. "The vast majority of individuals visiting the Association website are consumers seeking local Medicare insurance agents,"... - May 12, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Seniors Have an Average of 20 Different Medicare Supplement Insurers to Choose from
Americans turning 65 in 2021 have an average of 20 different Medicare insurance companies offering plans reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Options range from a low of five insurers but most seniors have 20 or more insurers available offering Medigap coverage. - May 08, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Total Home Protection is Redefining the Consumer-Journey with ServicePlus
New Jersey-based, market leading home protection warranty provider Total Home Protection has recently unveiled a new name, new logo and a new website as a part of an extensive rebranding initiative. The service is now known as ServicePlus Home Warranty. - May 07, 2021 - ServicePlus Home Warranty
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Company has grown to nearly 150 independent insurance agencies in the bistate region. - May 07, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Data Should be Shared with Couples Advocates Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The latest examination of long-term care insurance claims among couples shares valuable insights into how often spouses claim benefits. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, actual usage is greatly exceeding prior expectations. - May 07, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt, Emerging Insurance Company, Looking for Ohio Small Businesses to Showcase in Statewide Mural Project
Foxquilt, provider of Small Business insurance, is looking for local small businesses to showcase in 4 unique mural installations across Ohio. - May 06, 2021 - Foxquilt
National Medicare Broker Directory Aids Seniors Seeking Local Advisors
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has added enhanced information to assist seniors looking for Medicare insurance information and local professionals available to answer questions. - May 06, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
North American Pet Health Insurance Market Continued Double-Digit Growth in 2020
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today reported that North America’s pet insurance sector exceeded $2.174 billion USD in 2020, recording its sixth consecutive year of double-digit growth. The industry continued its growth trajectory despite the... - May 04, 2021 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Direct Auto Celebrates 30-Year Anniversary with Daily Gift Card Giveaways and Grand Prize
In celebration of the insurance provider’s 30-year anniversary, Direct Auto Insurance is giving 460 lucky people an opportunity to keep driving with multiple gift card prizes that can be used for car care during its “30th Anniversary Daily Giveaway” sweepstakes. Every day from... - May 04, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
Higher Long-Term Care Insurance Couples Discount Ending Reports AALTCI
As an inducement for couples to both purchase long-term care insurance, discounts of up to 30 percent have been available. "Leading insurers offer significant discounts for married couples or partners," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care... - May 01, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carisk® Announces Two Month-Long Initiatives in May
A Kids' Chance Fundraiser in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month and The 1st Annual Workers’ Compensation Advocacy - April 30, 2021 - Carisk Partners
Helping Florida Seniors Compare Medicare Plans Supported by AAMSI
The share of Florida’s population that is age 60 and older is growing more rapidly than other components of the population. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that nearly a third (32.5 percent) of Florida’s population will be 60 and older by the year 2030, an increase of 34 percent from... - April 29, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Nascate Launches Pathfinder Application to Improve COVID-19 Vaccine Adherence
Pathfinder insights enable evidence-based geographical targeting of COVID-19 vaccine interventions, enhancing vaccine deployment efficiencies and increasing vaccine uptake. - April 28, 2021 - Nascate
Bill Webb Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Bill Webb has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. A specialist with more than 20 years of experience within the professional liability insurance marketplace, Webb joined the RT ECP team in 2017 as an assistant vice... - April 28, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Garcia Insurance Advisors Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New St. Louis insurance agency becomes association affiliate. - April 27, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Care Issues for Medicare Beneficiaries Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Nearly half of Medicare beneficiaries living at home report one disability posing a potential need for care reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, there is a real risk that you'll need assistance with daily activities like walking,... - April 23, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Backed by Parent, Atlantic American Corporation®, BankersWorksite® Rebrands to Atlantic American Employee Benefits - April 22, 2021 - Atlantic American Employee Benefits
Medicare Advantage Statistics Resource Initiated by Medicare Insurance Association
Medicare Advantage is growing across the United States. The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has initiated a resource where pertinent statistics, data and resource will be available for consumer reference. - April 21, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters Offers Life with Ethos
A new partnership has bloomed this spring. Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. has partnered with Ethos to offer life insurance. Agents will be able to offer both a level term life insurance in all states but New York, as well as Simplified Issue Term, Simplified Issue Whole, and Guaranteed Issue Whole Life options. After underwriting, which is often instant or the same day, the applicant will get a decision. If they approve, they can choose to activate their coverage without any agent involvement. - April 21, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Insurance State Guaranty Updated Levels Posted by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Consumers who purchase insurance are not aware of important protections in the very rare case that an insurer faces financial failure shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Anyone with a bank savings account has heard of the FDIC which ensures... - April 18, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Platinum Title Celebrates 750 Real Estate Closings
Platinum Title on the Florida Gulf Coast Achieves Significant Milestone. - April 18, 2021 - Platinum Title, LLC
Study Reveals Medicare Supplement Insurance Choices for Those Turning 65
With the elimination of Medicare Supplement Plan F, the first national study of newly eligible Medigap buyers reveals consumer preferences. Medigap Plan G is the choice of more than half of those turning 65 and purchasing Medicare Supplement insurance reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 17, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Veronica's Insurance Ranked No. 1 in the 2021 Top 500 New Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
Veronica's Insurance is the leading insurance broker for Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. Based in California, they have already more than 90 locations across the country. - April 15, 2021 - Veronica's Insurance
AUI Launches Xpress BOP Online Comparative Rater
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce Xpress BOP powered by Briza. Starting today, appointed agents are able (for the first time) to access this comparative rater that includes three carriers. Better yet, Xpress BOP is available in all states. - April 14, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Direct Auto Set to Hire Over 100 Insurance Agents & Trainees for "National Interview Day" April 23
Leading insurance provider invites job seekers to register for the company’s largest hiring event of the year. - April 13, 2021 - Direct Auto Insurance
AAMSI's Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Expands Hotel Room Block
Early registrations for the rescheduled National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit are exceeding expectations according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "People are looking forward to getting together in person again and we have added more hotel rooms... - April 08, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
HealthGuard Risk Management Achieves Open FAIR™ Training Accreditation Bringing Standardized and Quantified Risk Management Strategies to Healthcare Industry
Today, healthcare is not only dealing with these increased attacks, but doing so with resources that are already stretched thin and decision making capabilities that are insufficient for the modern risk landscape. HealthGuard’s Open FAIR™ accreditation compliments their mission to bring a consistent and standardized way to quantify risk across healthcare. - April 06, 2021 - HealthGuard Security
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Explains Appeals Process
COVID has caused many Americans who are Medicare beneficiaries to stop working or reduce work hours. As a result, they may be able to appear their Medicare Part B premiums. The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has posted a new webpage explaining how the process works. - April 04, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Early Registration Ends Soon, Reports AAMSI
Early registration discounts for the National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit are set to end April 15, reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The early registration rate of $400 will increase to $650 soon," announced Jesse Slome, AAMSI's... - April 03, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Time Expiring for Washington Residents in 30s and 40s to Avoid New Tax Warns Association
The nation’s first public state-operated long-term care insurance program starts imposing taxes January 2022. Employed individuals in Washington who want to avoid the new tax have only a few weeks left to explore the only available option according to the American Association for Long-Term... - April 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Recognized as Premier Agent for Fourth Year
Ralph Aponte and Counsellors Title Agency is the recipient of the Premier Agent Award for the fourth year in a row, with nearly 4,000 orders in 2020 – a new agency record. - April 01, 2021 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Joe Reynolds Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joe Reynolds has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He joined the company in 2018 as an assistant vice president and has since built a substantial book of business within the Contractor’s Pollution Liability... - April 01, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AUI Celebrates Silver Anniversary with Sixth Consecutive 5 Star MGA Award
For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian Underwriters Inc. (AUI) has been rated a Five Star Wholesale Partner by Insurance Business America agent and broker readers. “It’s an honor to receive this award from the retail producers. To be known as an MGA and Wholesaler that goes above... - March 31, 2021 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Compared
Premiums for long-term care insurance may be tax deductible but the applicable amounts can vary according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Examples of tax deductible applicable premiums compares traditional and linked-benefit long-term care insurance options. - March 31, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
WealthScope Financial Presents Financial Education to Residency Programs at Geisinger Hospital
Financial Advisors in Allentown PA offer financial educational seminars to residency programs at hospitals and schools around the country. - March 30, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Addresses Health Qualification Issues
Consumers can get important information on health conditions that may be acceptable when applying for long-term care insurance. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance consumers want to avoid being declined for coverage due to existing or prior health issues. - March 27, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance