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TBX® Fortifies Sales Team with Industry Leader

TBX®, the most successful online education, engagement, and enrollment platform for employee benefits, announced today that it has appointed Mike Keller as the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales. Keller brings more than 30 years of sales leadership experience within the employee... - August 18, 2020 - TBX® Benefits

Long-Term Care Insurance Companies May Decline Medical Marijuana Applicants Reports AALTCI

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reports that some insurance companies will automatically reject applicants who have been medically prescribed marijuana. - August 15, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director to Address Agents of Top Agencies

A special webinar for insurance agents who market Medicare insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "I am very pleased to be giving this timely presentation to agents and brokers with two of the nation's... - August 09, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Michigan Medicare Supplement Insurance Rates Vary Significantly Association Study Finds

Seniors turning 65 this year across Michigan are strongly advised to compare Medicare insurance policies. The savings could be significant according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "A woman turning 65 in Detroit could pay as little as $108 each month or... - August 08, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Karen O'Connor Corrigan Named MAIA Insurance Person of the Year

O'Connor Insurance owner and president receives prestigious award. - August 07, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

Washington State Seniors Risk Overpaying Warns Medicare Supplement Insurance Association

Washington state seniors turning 65 are advised there are benefits of comparing Medicare insurance policies. While companies charge men and women the same, rates between insurers can vary significantly. That's the findings of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) which... - August 01, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

innoviHealth® to Co-Sponsor Healthcare Administration Alliance (HAA) Virtual Symposium Addressing Evaluation and Management (E/M) 2021 Updates

Medical Coders, Auditors, Managers, and Providers to Attend September Workshops Focused on Significant E/M Changes Affecting Reimbursement in 2021 and Beyond - July 30, 2020 - innoviHealth

Using Free Publicity Tutorial Posted by Medicare Supplement Insurance Association

A new video tutorial will help Medicare insurance agents generate publicity in their local newspapers. The video was posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Local newspapers seek relevant and current information that benefits their community," shares Jesse... - July 30, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Ads Promote Agent Directory

A new ad campaign from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will promote the organization's national Medicare agent online directory. "Consumers are looking to find local Medicare insurance agents who can help them understand their choices and plan option costs,"... - July 25, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

TBX® Expands Sales Team as Company Growth Surges

TBX®, the most successful online education, engagement, and enrollment platform for employee benefits, announced they are heavily investing into their sales organization to gain a larger national footprint and are poised for explosive growth. The newly added talent consists of some of the most... - July 23, 2020 - TBX® Benefits

Insurance Plus Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

New agency is sister company of Accounting Plus. - July 23, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

Dynamic Healthcare Systems Addresses the Challenges of Automating Medicare Member Correspondence

Join Dynamic Healthcare Systems as they address the challenges of automating member correspondence. Subject matter expert Frank Astacio will demystify how to maintain, manage, & create enrollment correspondence while upholding CMS regulations. As STAR Ratings can be affected, they will be... - July 17, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Amy Russell

Russell previously worked for sister company POWERS Insurance & Risk Management. - July 16, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

innoviHealth® Leverages Medical Coding Expertise to Offer Advanced, Comprehensive Suite of Evaluation and Management (E/M) Products

Resources Include Interactive E/M Calculator, Specialty-Specific Reimbursement Guides, E/M Reference Cards, Webinars, and Podcasts all Designed to Prepare Healthcare Organizations for Critical 2021 E/M Coding Changes - July 15, 2020 - innoviHealth

CCMS & Associates Delivery of Claims Adjusting Service Excellence Extends with the Addition of Key Leadership Team Member Kristy Hauger, Director of Business Development

CCMS & Associates, the distinctive independent adjusting firm based in Dunedin, Florida, announced that Kristy Hauger has accepted the role of Director of Business Development. Kristy has over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. Her extensive knowledge includes marketing to... - July 14, 2020 - CCMS & Associates

Feldstein Insurance: COVID-19 Increases the Value of Local Insurance Agencies

By having a trusted, local insurance agency, you have solid coverage, value, and peace of mind. - July 11, 2020 - Feldstein Insurance Services

Medicare Supplement Insurance Pricing Resource Unveiled by Association

The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has launched an online resource designed to help consumers find the best Medicare insurance prices. "The price for Medicare Supplement insurance varies by where you live and the difference can be quite substantial," shares Jesse... - July 11, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

New Study: I3PI “Secret Shopper” Patients Improve Medical Care, Documentation, and Spending

Actors working for the Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc. (I3PI) made undercover visits to New Jersey doctor’s offices to gather information about how doctors treated common conditions. Doctors substantially improved in the care they provided for smoking cessation, back pain, and depression, wrote more accurate notes, and spent less in treating diabetes and depression in their actual patients compared with other practices. - July 09, 2020 - Institute for Practice and Provider Performance Improvement, Inc.

Insurtech Company, Foxquilt, Receives $3.5M Seed Round to Continue Supporting Small Businesses with Smarter Insurance Through COVID-19

Today, Foxquilt, a leading Insurance Technology company, announced it has raised $3.5M in seed funding. - July 09, 2020 - Foxquilt

Expat Financial Has Released an International Health Insurance Buying Guide for Expatriates

A new international health insurance buyers guide has been released for expatriates and global citizens who require information on buying global health care while living abroad. The global medical insurance guidebook is a valuable resource for expats. - July 04, 2020 - Expat Financial

New Study by American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance Examines Pennsylvania Medicare Insurance Rates

The 2020 Medicare Insurance Price Index reports prices for Pennsylvania seniors residing in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Allentown. Prices vary significantly reports AAMSI. - July 03, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

AM Best Upgrades Ratings of Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington

Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington announced today that its Financial Strength Rating (FSR) has been upgraded to A- (Excellent) by AM Best Rating Services, the world's oldest and most authoritative insurance rating and information source. The company’s Issuer Credit Rating (ICR) was also... - July 02, 2020 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington

Experienced Public Adjusters Sets Out to Change Industry with New Franchise Launch

Experienced Public Adjusters revamps residential and commercial segments of insurance claims industry through franchise expansion. - June 30, 2020 - Experienced Public Adjusters

Dynamic Healthcare Systems' Risk Adjustment Management Program Services Gets Updated

Dynamic's Popular Risk Adjustment Management Program (RAMP) Advisory Service Helps Health Plans Address Common and Potentially Costly Issues - June 25, 2020 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems

California Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs Reported by Association

Seniors in California cities have some of the lowest costs for popular Medicare insurance coverage reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 24, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, Named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 Issue

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce that Commercial Specialty Director, Rhonda Henze, has been named in Insurance Business America’s Elite Women 2020 issue. - June 24, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

Double A Solutions Decides to Work Remotely, Indefinitely

Double A Solutions decides to allow employees to work remotely, indefinitely, in the wake of COVID-19 after positive productivity results. Double A Solutions is committed to employee flexibility. Since Double A Solutions’ employees began working remotely in response to COVID-19, employee and company production is at an all-time high as team members continue to serve customers at a high-level. - June 24, 2020 - Double A Solutions

Hornbeam Insurance Welcomes Julie Messer

Hornbeam Insurance welcomes Julie Messer, a leader in the warranty industry, to the executive team. Hornbeam, headquartered in Louisville, underwrites warranty programs throughout the United States. It's affiliated with American Life, which was founded in 1906, and is a holding of Hardscuffle, Inc. - June 20, 2020 - Ironwood Warranty Group

Christopher Campbell Achieves Prestigious Top of the Table MDRT Qualification

Christopher Campbell, Founder and CEO of CJ Campbell & Associates in Rockville, MD has qualified for MDRT Top of the Table, a coveted milestone achievement for membership in Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), The Premier Association of Financial Professionals® Top of the Table is an... - June 19, 2020 - CJ Campbell and Associates

Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Personal Lines Account Manager

Patty Taylor brings more than 30 years of insurance industry experience to the agency. - June 18, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management

My Flood Risk Tool Uses Hurricane Data to Determine Risk

My Flood Risk Tool Uses Hurricane Data to Determine Flood Risk. Do you know how susceptible your area is to hurricanes? The answer may surprise you. www.myfloodrisk.org, a free true flood risk website, has created a tool that shows how many hurricane eyes have passed within 100 miles of your... - June 17, 2020 - My Flood Risk

Nicole Caringal, Leader in the Financial Service Industry, Joins Award-Winning Valliant Wealth Strategies Team

Valliant Wealth Strategies is pleased to announce the addition of Nicole Caringal, CERTIFIED FINANACIAL PLANNER™ provider, to its award-winning financial services team. Caringal brings over twenty years of finance experience with a long, successful career in management and compliance with... - June 17, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Purchases South Carolina MGA, Insurit & Associates Inc.

Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased announce the acquisition of Insurit & Associates Inc. Established in 2012, Insurit & Associates, formerly located in West Columbia, South Carolina, was an insurance provider for personal lines insurance. This purchase now allows AUI to service 80... - June 17, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.

Fleet Response Wins Three Communicator Awards for Fleet Response Mobile

For nearly three decades, the Communicator Awards have been recognizing big ideas in marketing and communications across multiple platforms. The Communicator Awards prides itself on providing a level playing field that allows all work to be considered equally, regardless of agency size or project... - June 14, 2020 - Fleet Response

Medicare Supplement Insurance 2020 Rates Vary Significantly Reports Association

A female turning age 65 in Chicago could pay $91.78 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance. If she lived in Manhattan (NY) she could pay as much as $476.04 monthly according to the 2020 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - June 13, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance

Eastern Shore Wealth Advisor, Mary Ellen Valliant, Named One of Forbes’ Top Advisors in the Nation and in the State

Mary Ellen Valliant, Founder, Managing Partner of Valliant Wealth Strategies, Accredited Institutional Fiduciary, and Raymond James Leaders Council member, was named to the Forbes’ Top Women Wealth Advisors in the nation and Best-In-State Wealth Advisors for the state of Maryland. Of the top... - June 08, 2020 - Valliant Wealth Strategies

Carisk Partners’ Paige Grogan Selected as HITMC Healthcare Rising Star Award Nominee

Carisk® Partners announced today that Paige Grogan, Carisk Digital Brand Manager & Marketing Coordinator has been selected as a honoree for the 2020 Medigy HITMC Awards in the Healthcare Rising Star category. Every year, the Healthcare and IT Marketing Community (HITMC) comes together to... - June 04, 2020 - Carisk Partners

Why Millionaires Need Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Discussed by AALTCI Director

A record number of U.S. households can claim millionaire status and despite what one may think, they need some long-term care planning says the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "There were over 8.3 million millionaire households at the end of 2019... - June 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

Jerome Sawick Named Account Manager at RT Specialty

Jerome (J.J.) Sawick has been named an account manager within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the production efforts of our teams working in the Northeastern US. “J.J. joined our company after spending... - June 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice

Priority First Insurance & Investments Owner Earns Elite Certificate

Brad Binkley Completes Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) Program - June 03, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance

COVID-19 is Causing a Worldwide Surge in the Purchase of Retail Life Insurance Products

As the CoVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, consumer behaviour around life insurance cover is changing fast, in part due to dealing with an uncertain future. The availability of online no-touch products clearly provides a solution to a very real need in a time such as we are seeing with COVID-19. South African insurtech, Simply Financial Services, has seen more than 40% growth in sale of no-touch life insurance since February 2020. - June 03, 2020 - Simply Financial Services

Simply and Payspace Achieve an Insurtech First for Small Business

Around 2 years ago, Simply launched Group Cover, a digital group life product for SMEs. For the first time small- and medium-sized businesses could buy life, disability and funeral cover online, or via a call centre, in a matter of minutes. The product is simple and easy to understand, the sign-up... - June 01, 2020 - Simply Financial Services

eMudhra Adds Soft & Net Solutions to Their Growing Partner Network in the Americas

eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of AI based Analytics and Cybersecurity solutions for education, banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors in the Americas, has successful signed up Soft & Net Solutions - an authorized Certifying Authority in Peru - as a partner. - May 31, 2020 - eMudhra Inc.

Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Welcomes Skyline Risk Management

The newest MIAA agency serves northwestern Missouri. - May 30, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance

During COVID-19 Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Should be Partnering with Professionals

The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director shares why COVID-19 calls for a new conversation about LTC planning. - May 30, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance

AK Insurance Joins SAN Group

New Westbrook, Maine insurance agency offering full line of insurance products. - May 30, 2020 - SAN Group

eMudhra Helps Sorvive Technologies to Seamlessly Issue 5000+ Digitally Signed Invoices

eMudhra, a global digital enabler and a premier provider of AI-based Analytics and Cybersecurity solutions for education, banking, insurance, and manufacturing sectors in the Americas, announced that they have successfully assisted Sorvive Technologies, a Florida-based IT company, to completely... - May 27, 2020 - eMudhra Inc.

North American Pet Health Insurance Market Surpassed $1.71B (USD) in 2019

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