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CENSON Care Combats Coronavirus with Remote Patient Care
Patient cohorts with multiple chronic health conditions, and those over 60 are particularly susceptible to influenza and Coronavirus epidemics. Not only are Home Health Care and Assisted Living Facility patients at increased risk, but those risks are also increased for care providers, and even... - March 01, 2020 - CENSON Health
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Address Linked-Benefit Options
To educate consumers about linked benefit long-term care insurance options, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will undertake an awareness effort. - March 01, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Experienced Financial Planner Launches Lakeman Financial to Better Serve Clients
Asa J Lakeman, CFP®, CFS (Certified Fund Specialist) is pleased to announce the formation of Lakeman Financial. Asa brings with him nearly two decades of experience helping businesses and families pursue their financial goals. Asa has achieved the Certified Fund Specialist and Certified... - February 29, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
AALTCI's Long-Term Care Insurance Cost Comparison Explores Consumer Options
Costs for the two options for consumers investigating long-term care insurance coverage were compared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization's 2020 Cost Comparison reveals important differences between traditional and linked-benefit long-term care policies. - February 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds New Surety Bonds Division
Nearly 30-year-old company to focus on bond solutions. - February 24, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Home Care Organizations Invited to Advertise on Long-Term Care Insurance Association Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting banner ads from home care companies that provide home care assistance and other related services. - February 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Carol Ashman as External Marketing Representative for West Florida
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. welcomes Carol Ashman as the new External Marketing Representative for Western Florida. She will be focusing on building agent relationships in the Florida Panhandle. She comes to AUI with 16 years in the retail agency side of insurance. “Our Florida... - February 22, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
J.E.D. Insurance & Financial Service Agency Joins SAN Group
Foxborough, MA insurance agency becomes member of alliance. - February 21, 2020 - SAN Group
National Flood Insurance Joins My Flood Risk to Provide Lighting-Fast Flood Insurance Quotes
One of the nation’s largest flood-only insurance agencies, National Flood Insurance, LLC, has teamed up with My Flood Risk to make it easier than ever for consumers to obtain flood insurance pricing, with nearly instant flood insurance quotes for some flood zones. Last fall, a group of flood... - February 20, 2020 - My Flood Risk
New York Medicare Supplement Insurance Prices Vary Widely
New York State seniors turning 65 can pay as much as 78 percent for virtually identical Medigap insurance according to the 2020 Medicare Costs Analysis released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 19, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Consumers Not Aware That Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Vary by Health
The latest data from the 2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index reveals the importance of health when applying for coverage. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's study compares prices for 65-year olds with different health status. - February 15, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Buckner Company Expands to Southern California
The Buckner Company is pleased to announce a partnership with Roger Armstrong, a second-generation insurance professional, to expand our operations and open an office in Newport Beach, California – known as Armstrong Buckner Insurance Services. Located at 4701 Von Karma Avenue, Suite 323,... - February 14, 2020 - The Buckner Company
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Introduces New Tools for Agents
New marketing tools for agents who market Medicare insurance plans were introduced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 14, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Robert Qaoud
Qaoud to serve as Director of Performance for insurance alliance. - February 13, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs for 75-Year Olds Shared by Association
It is possible to still purchase long-term care insurance at age 75 according to the 2020 Price Index shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Age 79 is generally the cut off," explains Jesse Slome, director of the long-term care insurance industry group,... - February 12, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions
Carisk Partners Unveils New Website Emphasizing Patient-Centered Care and Innovative Technology Solutions - February 11, 2020 - Carisk Partners
Medicare Supplement Insurance Prices Vary Widely Reports Association
Prices for Medicare Supplement insurance for those turning 65 can vary widely, according to the latest findings from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 09, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Total Insurance Solutions Now Offers Burial Insurance Policies to Baby Boomers in South Carolina
Total Insurance Solutions is now offering final expense insurance policies to baby boomers living throughout South Carolina. Final expense insurance is a type of life insurance policy that is designed to cover funeral costs and medical expenses that are incurred at the end of life. It not only... - February 07, 2020 - Total Insurance Solutions
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Summit Exhibit Hall Sells Out
Despite significantly expanding the size of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's national industry conference exhibit hall, all 124 booths have now been sold for the 2020 convention. - February 07, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Warren Insurance Joins SAN Group
Dorchester, MA insurance agency becomes newest member of the network. - February 06, 2020 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Released by Association
The average time between the purchase of long-term care insurance and the inception of a claim is 13 years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 06, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Early Registration for Association's National Medicare Supplement Insurance Summit Ends Soon
Early registration discounts for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's national Medigap industry Summit will end February 15 according to Jesse Slome, AAMSI's director. - February 05, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Independent Insurance Agencies Join Together to Expand Service to Clients in Western Kentucky
Peel & Holland announces merger with Riddle Insurance and its subsidiary R. Barga and Company. - February 05, 2020 - Peel & Holland
innoviHealth Releases New Look and Feel, Enhanced Feature-Set for Find-A-Code(TM)
Popular Medical Coding Software Now Includes Lighter, More Intuitive Design, Larger Base Font, New Bookmarks, Note Pad Tools and More. - February 04, 2020 - innoviHealth
The Genesee Valley Agency Launches Its New Website
Following a recent merger with Calbranch Insurance, The Genesee Valley Agency is launching its new website and expanding its support to other local regions. - January 31, 2020 - Genesee Valley Agency
Watkins Insurance Group Names Two New Shareholders
Watkins Insurance Group, the largest locally-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas, announced the expansion of its executive team with Jim Siddons and Chris Scott being named shareholders. The addition of Siddons and Scott reflect Watkins’ focus on dynamic growth and commitment... - January 31, 2020 - Watkins Insurance Group
CENSON Care Tackles Unmet Home Health Care Needs
Unmet home health care needs have been linked to poor health, increased use of other health services, admission to nursing homes and reduced emotional well-being. Data from a Community Health Survey describes home care use and unmet home care needs by type (i.e., home health care [HHC] and support... - January 31, 2020 - CENSON Health
TY Health Insurance Brokerage Receives 2020 Best of Manhattan Award
Manhattan Award Program Honors the Achievement. TY Health Insurance Brokerage has been selected for the 2020 Best of Manhattan Award in the Health Insurance Agency category by the Manhattan Award Program. Each year, the Manhattan Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved... - January 30, 2020 - TY Health Insurance Brokerage
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires New Sales Agent
Randy Fricke has more than 29 years of insurance experience. - January 29, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Marketing Tools for Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents Introduced by Association
A series of 2020 banners and marketing tools for Medicare insurance agents have been introduced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Medicare insurance agents face increased competition both from other insurance professionals as well as from the... - January 29, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by Association
Costs for 55-year-old individuals or couples purchasing long-term care insurance remain steady according to the 2020 Price Index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 26, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Windgate Insurance Agency Purchased by Long-Time Producer, Nick Podias
New Windsor, NY agency is a 17-year member of SAN Group. - January 24, 2020 - SAN Group
SAN Group Adds 12 New Member Agencies During December
SIAA’s Northeast Master Agency Reports a Strong Finish to 2019. - January 19, 2020 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Reports Double-Digit Website Traffic Growth
The number of visits to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's website grew by 18 percent in 2019. Increased utilization of the online directory connecting consumers with local independent Medicare insurance brokers grew. - January 19, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims Rise by 35 Percent Reports Association
A new study published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that benefits paid by insurers increased 35 percent in 2019 compared to five years earlier. Some $11 billion in long-term care insurance benefits were paid. - January 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
MIAA Announces New Hires to Support Network Growth
Additional Field Team Hires Will Focus on Iowa Member Agency Development and Services - January 17, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Californians Have Most Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
California, Texas, New York and Florida rank as the top states where residents have purchased long-term care insurance protection according to a report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care insurance. - January 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders Strengthens Offerings with Co-Occurring Disorders Care
AZ eating disorders treatment facility announces 5-goal process to treat co-occurring disorders. - January 16, 2020 - Rosewood Centers for Eating Disorders
Geraldine DelPrete Named President of Programs at SterlingRisk
Promotion follows strong year of programs expansion in key markets. - January 16, 2020 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Promotes Zach Blaetz to Mid Atlantic Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is proud to announce Zach Blaetz as Mid Atlantic Regional Manager. Formerly AUI’s Atlantic Marketing Representative, Zach will still be helping to place accounts for NY, RI, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, and SC agents while also managing the satellite office in... - January 16, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
7.5 Million Americans Have Long-Term Care Insurance Protection Reports Association
The number of Americans who have some form of long-term care insurance now totals 7.5 million according to new data from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Adds Commercial Lines Account Manager
Amy Russell brings more than 20 years of experience to the agency. - January 13, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Howard Ginsberg Welcomed Into Cetera Financial Specialists Group of Top Advisors for 2019
Howard L. Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island NY, was recently announced as a member of the Leaders Council for the 15th consecutive year. - January 10, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
Aleksander Soriano Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Aleksander Soriano as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He works alongside the company’s senior executives to provide agents, brokers and their clients nationwide with expert account management and policy... - January 09, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Gaylan Hendricks and Dan Hendricks, Senior Security Benefits, Inc. – Resolution of Litigation
Gaylan Hendricks, the founder and CEO of Senior Security Benefits, Inc. (“SSBI”), along with her husband and President of SSBI, Dan Hendricks, are pleased to announce the conclusion of what has turned out to be a rather lengthy “business divorce” with the late Don Corley, Jr. - January 08, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Aaron Winnell to President
Today Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. and Medivest Allocation Services, Inc. (“Medivest”) has announced Vice President of Operations Aaron Winnell, CMSP-F has been promoted to President, effective immediately. Doug Brand, current President and CEO will retain his title and duties as CEO. - January 08, 2020 - Medivest
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Back Derek Roberts as New England Regional Manager
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to welcome back Derek Roberts as New England Regional Manager. Working locally out of AUI’s new Maine office, he will be placing accounts in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT. Previously the Manager of Commercial Binds and Commercial Insurance Services at... - January 08, 2020 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Offers Summit Scholarships
Twenty scholarships for the 2020 National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit are being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - January 08, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Industry Leader Robert J. Hilb Joins The Plexus Groupe
The Plexus Groupe is pleased to announce the addition of Robert J. Hilb as Chief Partnership Officer. In this role, Hilb will be focusing on acquisitions and strategic partnerships to grow The Plexus Groupe’s brand and national footprint. Founder and CEO Walter R. Fawcett, III commented,... - January 07, 2020 - The Plexus Groupe
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Applicant Decline Rates Reported by Association
The final report on 2019 applicant decline rates was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance