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MIAA Welcomes Security Insurance Group, Inc. of Pierre, SD
Founded in 2012, the agency offers home, farm, auto and classic car insurance. - May 04, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
Jennifer Lang Financial Services Launches New eBook to Tackle the Financial Planning Issues of Women
Women have unique financial needs. This eBook serves to help women with tips and guidance to maximize growth and protect retirement capital. - May 03, 2020 - Jennifer Lang Financial Services, LLC.
Dave Ramsey Organization Announces Asa Lakeman, CFP®, CFS of Lakeman Financial as a Smartvestor Pro
Outstanding client service, ethics, and professionalism have enabled Asa Lakeman CFP®, CFS Financial Advisor and President of Lakeman Financial, to achieve a position as a SmartVestor Pro by the Dave Ramsey organization. To attain the SmartVestor Pro status, financial professionals must agree... - May 03, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
NAPHIA Appoints Dr. Jules Benson as Chair of Veterinary Relations Committee
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) has announced that Dr. Jules Benson, Chief Veterinary Officer for Nationwide, has been appointed as Chair of NAPHIA's Veterinary Relations Committee. Dr. Benson is a licensed veterinarian, graduate of the University of Liverpool’s... - May 01, 2020 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Clayton Gravatt as Regional Vice President
Gravatt will lead business development in NE, KS, MO. - May 01, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
SAN Group Welcomes Two Connecticut Agencies
Newest members located in Milford and Glastonbury, Connecticut. - May 01, 2020 - SAN Group
Direct Auto Insurance Announces Policyholder Credit to Support Customers Amid COVID-19
Auto policyholders to receive a 15 percent credit on April premiums and the company’s insurance group will donate $3M to COVID-19 relief efforts. - April 28, 2020 - Direct Auto Insurance
General Agent Center Inc. Announces Launch of Newly Redesigned Website GACQuote.com
General Agent Center Inc. has announced the launch of its redesigned website at “www.gacquote.com.” They’re excited to now include a mobile responsive approach so that users have the capability to view and apply from a mobile device, tablet, laptop or computer. No matter what you’re using, the new redesigned website is ready to adapt to your preferred device. - April 25, 2020 - General Agent Center
SAN Group Welcomes SecureRisk Insurance Agency of MA
New SAN member will serve Burlington, Massachusetts. - April 25, 2020 - SAN Group
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee
Institute of Business & Finance Announces a New CFS® Designee The Institute of Business & Finance (IBF) recently awarded Asa Lakeman with the first nationally recognized mutual fund designation, CFS® (Certified Fund Specialist®). This graduate-level designation is conferred... - April 24, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Creates Insuring Rural Communities Scholarship
Insurance alliance partners with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for education opportunities. - April 17, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Sam Stallard as Agency Development Field Specialist
Stallard will support members located in Kansas and Missouri. - April 16, 2020 - Midwest Insurance Agency Alliance
innoviHealth® Upgrades Lead Product Find-A-Code™ with Powerful Add-on Functionality
Enhances Add-on Marketplace to include AMA’s CPT® Knowledge Base, CPT® Changes: An insider’s View + Archives, with CPT® Vignettes and “SNOMED to CPT®” to Follow Soon - April 15, 2020 - innoviHealth
Experts Share Info for Improving Lives of Seniors During COVID-19 Pandemic
Regular Communication, Setting Schedules & Shoring Up Food & Med Supplies Among Recommendations - April 15, 2020 - Brand New Day
SAN Group Welcomes Two Massachusetts Agencies
New SAN members include insurance agencies in Lynn and Danvers, Massachusetts. - April 12, 2020 - SAN Group
Key Solutions Planning Opens in Williamsville, NY
New York agency is newest addition to Satellite Agency Network (SAN) Group. - April 11, 2020 - SAN Group
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Two Team Members
Sam Hentschke joins alliance from sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - April 10, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carisk Partners’ Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse Chosen by GEICO as National Solution for Auto/No-Fault Electronic Bill Processing
Carisk Partners (Carisk), specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, announces that GEICO has chosen Carisk Intelligent Clearinghouse (CiC) as its direct clearinghouse connection for nationwide auto/no-fault electronic Bill processing, and holds exclusive access to GEICO’s... - April 09, 2020 - Carisk Partners
RT ECP Unveils Annual Market Update Highlighting Commercial Insurance Industry Trends, Challenges & Risk Management Solutions
RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice has released its annual Market Update highlighting the trends and challenges confronting the complex commercial insurance marketplace as well as the finer coverage nuances to help agents, brokers and their... - April 08, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Company Offers Comprehensive Provider Data to Frontline COVID-19 Responders
The CarePrecise LLC database of U.S. healthcare providers is being made available to frontline organizations in the effort to adequately staff their COVID-19 response. It is the most comprehensive database of its kind, containing both active and retired healthcare workers. The CarePrecise COVID-19 Response Program is designed to get the information to qualified organizations at minimal expense. Providers may apply online through 4/30/2020. - April 06, 2020 - CarePrecise LLC
Association Study Reveals Coronavirus Impact on Medicare Supplement Insurance Agents
The Coronavirus has had less than expected impact on agents marketing Medicare Supplement insurance according to a survey of agents conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - April 03, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit Rescheduled by AAMSI
The 2020 national Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference has been rescheduled by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The 2021 event will take place in Chicago. - April 02, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Consumers Will Soon Pay Higher Life Insurance Rates
COVID-19 has interrupted every part of life globally, and life insurance is no exception. A pandemic of this magnitude will undoubtedly result in a heightened awareness of mortality. In the life insurance arena, this has translated into a surge in demand for coverage. For many consumers COVID-19... - April 01, 2020 - AccuQuote
GIS General Fund Holds Steady During Economic Volatility
A life settlements fund, GIS General Fund, set to weather the financial storm from COVID-19 pandemic. - April 01, 2020 - GI Asset Management
Insurance Navy Brokers COVID-19 Announcement
Insurance Navy, the leading insurance agency in Illinois, announces new office procedures regarding COVID-19. Per the COVID-19 Executive Order NO. 8 Sec 12. r., Insurance Navy Brokers locations will remain open during regular business hours, with phone support available 7 days a week Monday... - April 01, 2020 - Insurance Navy
Global Excel Announces COVID-19 Version of StandbyMD
Global Excel Management Inc., an industry leader in Healthcare Risk Management Solutions, today announces that it has released a COVID-19 version of its StandbyMD directional care platform to help direct those with coronavirus concerns to the appropriate care and help alleviate the overburdened... - March 27, 2020 - Global Excel Management
How Long Will Pre-COVID Life Insurance Rates Last?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the world, life insurance carriers are challenged by maintaining a profitable business. One looming fear for consumers is the cost of life insurance. Will it go up? - March 26, 2020 - AccuQuote
Rios Agency Joins SAN Group
New Maine insurance agency becomes member of the Satellite Agency Network Group. - March 25, 2020 - SAN Group
Choice Home Warranty Will Provide Enhanced Coverage During COVID-19 Crisis
Effective March 23, 2020, Choice Home Warranty will provide its existing and new home warranty service contract customers with broader protection for their vital home systems and appliances by temporarily suspending certain exclusions from coverage. - March 24, 2020 - Choice Home Warranty
Coronavirus Stock Market Crash to Impact Long-Term Care Insurance Buying Patterns Predicts AALTCI Director
Buying patterns for long-term care insurance will change as the result of the ongoing stock market decline, predicts the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - March 22, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Use Time at Home to Seed Future Business Advises Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director
Insurance agents who market life, health and Medicare Supplement insurance are encouraged to put the sequestered at home to good use. Plant seeds today for tomorrow urges the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance director. - March 20, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Sales Agent
Sam Fink joins growing Glen Carbon, IL agency. - March 19, 2020 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Alzheimer's Prediction Tool Can Help with Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Shares AALTCI Director
A new study can help consumers anticipate their future need for long-term care according to Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI shared the data regarding survival following a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's. - March 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
How COVID-19 is, or is Not, Impacting the Life Insurance Business and Your Ability to Obtain Coverage
As part of the panic that has consumed the world surrounding the COVID pandemic, many consumers are asking whether insurance companies are doing anything different, or perhaps, postponing the ability of consumers to obtain life insurance, for general pandemic related reasons. When a worldwide... - March 17, 2020 - AccuQuote
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Launches Critical Illness Insurance Effort
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a broad based national campaign in support of the organization's sister organization the American Association for Critical Illness Insurance. - March 16, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Navy Shares Coronavirus Prevention Tips with Rideshare Drivers
Insurance Navy shares coronavirus prevention tips to keep rideshare drivers healthy during the outbreak. Official CDC data states that there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, in the U.S. alone. As more data comes in on the number of cases, it is... - March 14, 2020 - Insurance Navy
2019 Premier Agent Awarded to Ralph Aponte, President of Counsellors Title, for Third Year in a Row
“Premier Agent” Award from Old Republic Title is a designation that identifies agents and agencies for their outstanding work and production. - March 12, 2020 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Technology Insurance Brokers Discuss Credit Card Skimming Protection
The technology insurance brokers at MFE Insurance released a blog educating business owners on how to protect their business from credit card skimming. - March 11, 2020 - MFE Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Leaders to Speak at Association Summit
The heads of five lading Medicare Supplement insurance companies will speak at the annual Medigap industry conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - March 09, 2020 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Nursing Home Closures is a Reason to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance Cites AALTCI
The closure of nursing homes across the country is a reason to investigate long-term care insurance recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 05, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Faith Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Owner Jordan Wilson has more than 15 years of insurance experience. - March 05, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Premiums May be Tax Deductible Reminds Association
American taxpayers are reminded by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance that the premiums they paid in 2019 for insurance protection may be tax deductible. - March 04, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Account Executive at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to account executive within RT Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. She is responsible for helping RT ECP’s leadership develop quotes, proposals and presentations as well as negotiating the terms of the... - March 02, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
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.