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Bridlewood Insurance Now Offering Assistance with Medicare Enrollment from Oct. 15 Through Dec. 7
Bridlewood Insurance, the Industry leader in Medicare assistance, is offering assistance with Medicare enrollment from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. - October 26, 2020 - Bridlewood Insurance Services
Directory Lists Local Medicare Insurance Agents
Consumers seeking information and comparisons of Medicare plans can access a directory listing local Medicare insurance professionals. The resource is made available during Medicare Open Enrollment by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 26, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Shares Claims Insights
The latest information regarding long-term care insurance claims was shared during a conference call by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - October 25, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dick Insurance Agency and Sister Company Merrimack Financial Services Announce New Hires Amid Continued Growth
Insurance and Financial Services Agencies Welcome Four to Expanding Team - October 22, 2020 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Adds Awareness Month Tools
Special Long-Term Care awareness Month marketing tools are being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Opens New Office with New Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) announced the opening of a new satellite office in Richardson, TX, in which new hire, Terry Holley, will be the Regional Manager. Holley comes to AUI with over 25 years in the insurance industry, with former roles including Senior Vice President, and Director... - October 15, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
MIAA Members in Nebraska Receive Travelers S.T.A.R. Awards
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance (MIAA) is pleased to announce one of its member agencies and member agents were recently recognized by Travelers Insurance for the Travelers Personal Insurance Nebraska market. One Way Insurance, located in Bellevue, Nebraska has been selected as the agency winner... - October 14, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Dynamic Implements Crucial Updates Needed for the MAPD Program Software Changes for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) October 2020 Software Release
The CMS October 2020 software release announcement on August 25, included changes effective for AEP 2021. - October 14, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
MIAA Awards Top-Performing Member Agencies for 2019
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance delivered checks last week to the top five performing member agencies of 2019. With a total payout of $20,000 the checks were hand delivered by MIAA’s three agency development field specialists responsible for working with members to facilitate premium and... - October 13, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Evon Medics, LLC Has Been Awarded $1.7 Million Grant for the Evaluation of Its Medical Device for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
Small business, Evon Medics, LLC today announced that it has been awarded a non-dilutive grant of $1.7 million for its Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) clinical trials for the development and evaluation of its non-invasive Chemosensory-Based Orbitofrontal Cortex Training (CBOT)... - October 11, 2020 - Evon Medics, LLC
Medicare Annual Enrollment Begins Next Week; No Extensions Offered
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period begins October 15 and, given the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is urging seniors to review early to ensure they get a 2021 plan that best suits their health care needs. Each year, Medicare health and... - October 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Hires Personal Lines Sales Marketer
Julia Gonzalez to manage the marketing efforts for the agency's personal insurance clientele. - October 09, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Promotes Three Marketing Employees to Representatives
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) is proud to announce that three in-house Marketing Team members have been promoted to Marketing Representatives. All will work from the Oak Ridge, TN headquarters to service agents in their specific territories. Dakota Stiles will be servicing the Delta area,... - October 08, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Greenwald Research Teams Up with Medicare Supplement Insurance Association for National Study
A leading independent research company is working with the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance on a national survey of agents and brokers who market Medicare insurance plans. "We were pleased to have been asked by Greenwald Research to provide insight and input on a very... - October 08, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
James O’Brien Insurance Agency Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to NY Insurance Hub
The agency rebranded to better reflect their enhanced product offerings, vision and commitment to servicing a wide range of clients throughout the Capital District and the state of New York. - October 04, 2020 - SAN Group
Consumers Seeking Medicare Insurance Agents Drives Association Web Traffic
Traffic to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website increased by 20 percent in September compared to the prior year. "The vast majority of the increased website traffic was consumers looking for local Medicare insurance agents," reports Jesse Slome, director of... - October 02, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Investment with VITALL Intelligence
Global Excel Management Inc., a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces a strategic investment and partnership with Vitall Intelligence Inc., a Canadian health and technology leader providing subscription-based Personal Health Records services, combined with real-time medical device data - aiming at further advancing the digital health sector. - September 29, 2020 - Global Excel Management
IME360 by prIME Assessments Addresses the Contentious Medico-Legal Assessments and Reporting System of Accident Injuries
Years in development and leveraging technology, IME360 is an alternative to the present burdensome and adversarial process. - September 29, 2020 - prIME Assessments
The Reschini Group Adds Dan Fleming as Insurance Advisor
The Reschini Group added Daniel E. Fleming to its production staff as an Insurance Advisor. Mr. Fleming has ten years of experience in the manufacturing industry and will focus on bringing The Reschini Group’s expertise in property/casualty and employee benefit consulting to that industry. - September 26, 2020 - The Reschini Group
Feirman Joins Synergy Professional Associates as AVP
Synergy Professional Associates, Inc. has named Amanda Feirman Assistant Vice President of one of its Lawyers Professional Liability Programs. Feirman is responsible for underwriting and development of Synergy’s admitted AmTrust Lawyers Professional Liability program. In addition, she will... - September 26, 2020 - Synergy Professional Associates
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Applauds Biden Incentive Proposal
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) has announced it applauds and supports the increased tax incentives proposed by Presidential candidate Joe Biden. "America has no plan to help individuals deal with the very real and very costly need for long-term care... - September 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Improves Its Risk Adjustment Offering
Operational Efficiency, Oversight, and Revenue Optimization Are Advanced Across Dynamic’s Risk Adjustment Solutions - September 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Comparison Focus of Association Initiative
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is undertaking a campaign to educate consumers about hybrid long-term care insurance policies and the important differences between policies. - September 25, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Urges Seniors to Prepare for Annual Enrollment Season
For 60 million seniors Fall means colored leaves, pumpkin spice and Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period, also referred to as Medicare Open Enrollment. "Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the one opportunity for millions of seniors to make many important changes to their health... - September 20, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAdvantage Insurance Group Announces New Designations
Four team members earn insurance industry recognition. - September 19, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Cleaning Software Company Launches Custodial QR Code - Scan2Clean
Janitorial Manager launches custodial QR Code-Scan2Clean. This allows employees and building patrons to see real-time data on when a room was cleaned, cleaning activities performed, and send notifications on services required. QR codes will make shared spaces safer as facilities adapt to the new normal. - September 18, 2020 - Double A Solutions
Hale Law Attorneys Honored with Elite Top Attorneys Award in Personal Injury
Hale Law, P.A. humbly announces its attorneys and firm Partners, Patrick Hale and Patrick Iyampillai, were recognized by SRQ Magazine as 2020 Elite Top Attorneys Award Honorees in the specialty of Personal Injury. Mr. Iyampillai was also recognized as a 2020 Rising Star. SRQ Magazine partnered with... - September 17, 2020 - Hale Law, P.A.
Darin Buford Named College Unit Director at Northwestern Mutual-Chesterfield
Buford will coach and lead a team of college financial representatives who are participating in the firm’s nationally top-rated internship program. Buford will continue to serve as a financial representative. - September 17, 2020 - Northwestern Mutual-Chesterfield
SAN Group Welcomes Amber Achhamey Insurance Agency of Buffalo, NY
The newest SAN agency serves New York’s Erie county. - September 17, 2020 - SAN Group
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty to Discuss Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, will address “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference to be held... - September 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Alliance Managers to Address Evolving Climate Change Standards at the 2020 CLM Virtual Construction Conference
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will participate in the panel discussion, “Weathering the Storm: Evolving Legal Standards in the Era of Climate Change”, held during the 2020 CLM Virtual... - September 15, 2020 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Association Reports Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates for Alabama Seniors
Don't overpay for Medicare insurance protection, advises director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Prices vary across the state of Alabama. - September 12, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Free Online Directory Connects Seniors with Local Medicare Insurance Agents
A national online directory helps connect seniors with local Medicare insurance agents. The service is offered at no charge by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - September 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
South Carolina Seniors Risk Overpaying Warns Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director
2020 Medicare insurance price index published by American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reveals significant price differences. Medigap Plan G rates for South Carolina seniors released by AAMSI. - September 10, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Lines Account Manager
Linsey Morris has more than 15 years of insurance industry experience. - September 10, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
New President at Opus MedStrategies
Global Excel Management Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Charles Busch as President of Opus MedStrategies Inc. Charles joins the Global Excel family following an extensive career of Sales and Account Management leadership in the PPO, TPA, healthcare management, casualty claims and health plan market segments. Charles will be based out of Laguna Woods, California and will also work out of Opus Med Strategies’ Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters. - September 09, 2020 - Global Excel Management
Counsellors Title Agency Announces Promotions of Sandy Blatchford and Veronica Tobia
Counsellors Title Agency, one of the fastest growing title insurance agencies in New Jersey, announced the promotions of Sandy Blatchford to Vice President and Veronica Tobia to Closing Department Manager. Also, Barry Pawlowski joined Counsellors Title as Title Officer as part of the agency's successful expansion and marketing campaign. - September 08, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Association Promotes Medicare Insurance Agent Online Directory with Ads in Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Guide
The national directory enabling seniors to find and connect with local Medicare insurance specialists will be promoted in the upcoming edition of the 2020 Kiplinger's Retirement Planning Guide. "Millions of seniors want someone who can clearly explain and compare their various Medicare... - September 06, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AIM Agency Joins Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance, Inc. (MIAA), a leading network of independent insurance agencies across seven states, is pleased to announce that AIM Agency of Lincoln, Nebraska has joined the alliance. AIM Agency is a full-service agency that specializes in auto, home, life, accident, health... - September 05, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Blue Ribbon Bags Stamps Partnership with India’s Leading Online Travel Company, MakeMyTrip
Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), one of the fastest-growing ancillary services in the travel market and world leader in delayed luggage retrieval services, has recently inked a new partnership with MakeMyTrip Ltd. MakeMyTrip is one of the largest Online Travel agencies in India, which allows BRB to continue... - September 03, 2020 - Blue Ribbon Bags
Carisk Partners Launches Intelligent Clearinghouse Website Update
Carisk Partners is excited to announce the release of the newly redesigned Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) website. Acting as the bridge between providers and the payers, the CiC website ensures complete bills are electronically passed timely and accurately from providers to payers in a... - September 01, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Tontine Trust Partners with Westerbrink to Launch Pan-European Lifetime Income Pension in 27 Countries
Tontine Trust is delighted to announce a partnership with leading European pension consultancy Westerbrink. The long-term strategic cooperation will be key in realising Tontine Trust’s ambitions to offer Pan-European retirement products to consumers in over 27 European markets within two... - August 26, 2020 - Tontine Trust
Amy Coddington Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. Since joining the firm in 2019, she has successfully assisted the ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of... - August 25, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
COVID-19 Impact On Long-Term Care Insurance Purchasing Decisions Discussed by AALTCI
A new published report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance investigates how Covid-189 is impacting new applicants for long-term care insurance. - August 22, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Launches New COVID-19 Cover
Europesure launches a new COVID-19 Cancellation and Medical Expenses/Repatriation optional cover, to add to their comprehensive travel insurance product, and is one of the first companies to offer this option to residents of the EU. - August 22, 2020 - Status Global Insurance
As COVID-19 Raises Chronic Illness Fears, Life Insurers Defend Against Chronic and Critical Illness Claims
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes serves life insurance policyholders from the beginning to get claims related to COVID-19 paid. - August 21, 2020 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires New Regional Manager of Missouri
Susan Piccione brings insurance and social services industry experience to alliance. - August 21, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
IOA Launches the First Fully Integrated Quote Comparison and Buy Platform in the Nation
SimplyIOA Now Allows Users to Compare Quotes and Purchase Home and Auto Insurance Completely Online - August 20, 2020 - Insurance Office of America
Will Campaign 2020 Address Need for Long-Term Care Insurance Discussion Posits AALTCI Director
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reports that most long-term care Support Services are paid for my Medicaid and other taxpayer funded programs. How will Presidential candidates propose dealing with the ever-pressing issue? - August 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Incorporates COVID-19 Telehealth Regulatory Changes for Medicare Advantage Organizations
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Makes Changes to its Risk Adjustment Solution to Meet Regulatory Expansion of Virtual Care. - August 19, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems