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Leif Assurance Hires Construction Insurance Specialist
Gabe Smith brings extensive sales and management experience to the team. - December 28, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Medicare Insurance Association Reports 87 Percent Increase in Website Traffic
Seniors accessing the Find A Medicare Insurance Agent online directory hosted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance increased significantly during the just concluded open enrollment period according to the organization. “Overall website traffic increased 87.3 percent... - December 22, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Leif Assurance Names Creative Marketing Director
Lauren Davis to oversee strategic marketing efforts for growing business. - December 21, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA) Celebrates Leadership at 16th Annual Board Meeting and Benefits Roadshow in Atlantic City
The Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA) concluded its 16th Annual Board Meeting and Benefits Roadshow in Atlantic City on November 16, 2023. Among the event's highlights were the acknowledgments and honors awarded to outstanding partners and board members who have pivotal roles in elevating the Association's stature and creating valuable experiences for current and future members. - December 16, 2023 - The Voluntary Benefits Association® (VBA)
Dan Beech Statement Regarding His Search Results
There's two sides to every story. - December 07, 2023 - Daniel Beech
Medicare Insurance Association Renews E&O Offering for All Agents
A low-cost Errors and Omissions E&O insurance offering has been extended by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The coverage is available to all life and health insurance agents. “One of the significant advantages of this program is the fact that our... - December 06, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Celebrates Its 27th Year in Business
Delivering Its Glitch-Free Signature Service to Homeowners Throughout New Jersey. - December 02, 2023 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Named 5-Star Award Winner
Insurance Business America selects growing agency as one of the industry's best alliances. - December 02, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Final Week for Medicare Insurance Open Enrollment Shares Association Director
Seniors have one week to complete comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period. The opportunity to save money or get better coverage can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of... - December 02, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rakesh Sharma Joins FECUND Software Services as Senior Vice President
FECUND Software Services is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rakesh Sharma as the Senior Vice President for the Americas region. Rakesh will play a pivotal role in steering the technology and digital practice, guiding insurance innovation, and expediting digital return on investment for... - December 01, 2023 - FECUND Software Services
Health Roads Joins Civitas Networks for Health
Health Roads, a Health and Human Services Information Technology Consulting company based in Newark, CA, joins Civitas Networks for Health, a national collaborative working to use health information exchange, health data, and multi-stakeholder, cross-sector approaches to improve health. - November 17, 2023 - Health Roads, LLC
Long-Term Care Insurance 2024 Tax Deductible Limits Announced
The IRS has announced decreased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance for 2024 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This is a significant change in practice after yearly increases,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - November 15, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Makes Awareness Month Banners Available
Banner artwork for agents to use to promote Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This marks the 22nd anniversary for the event that we established to generate heightened awareness among both consumers and... - November 08, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leif Assurance Hires Robert Worden
Worden brings nearly 15 years of insurance industry experience to the company. - November 04, 2023 - Leif Assurance
Satellite Agency Network Group Welcomes Joe Puccio to Spearhead Growth in Massachusetts
Puccio will serve as a resource for members to help them build profitable and successful insurance agencies. - November 04, 2023 - SAN Group
NAPHIA Elects Executive Leadership
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association’s (NAPHIA) Board of Directors recently held its bi-annual election to appoint its executive officers to a two-year term of service. - November 02, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Medicare Association Urges Comparison Shopping During Open Enrollment
The importance of comparison-shopping during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period can’t be overstated according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Far too few seniors take advantage of the incredible opportunity to find better and... - November 01, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurance Executive Launches YouTube Channel
Jesse Slome, director of two national insurance organizations and an award-winning marketing professional, has launched a new YouTube channel. The channel will feature original stories created by Slome specifically for young children. “I am now the proud grandfather of two and wanted to do... - October 26, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Seiffert Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Anthony Seiffert to focus on home, auto and life insurance. - October 20, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Isabel Tuisl Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Isabel Tuisl has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the practice’s senior leadership... - October 19, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Association’s Find a Local Medicare Agent Helps Seniors During Medicare AEP
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s free online directory will connect over 20,000 seniors with local Medicare insurance brokers during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. “Medicare is a national program but plan options are specific to where you live... - October 18, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Emerges Triumphant in the 2023 TITAN Business Awards: Season 2
The TITAN Business Awards, a prestigious competition dedicated to recognizing excellence within the business industry, is pleased to unveil the early victors for its second competitive season in 2023. The awards garnered more than 1,300 nominated entries from 58 countries, including the United... - October 16, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Freedom Insurance and Risk Management Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Robert Mitchals has nearly 30 years of insurance experience. - October 15, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Dallas and Phoenix Seniors Have Over 60 Medicare Advantage Plans Available for 2024
Seniors who reside in Dallas and Phoenix have over 60 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 13, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Los Angeles and Houston Seniors Have 74 Medicare Advantage Plans to Choose from
Seniors who reside in Los Angeles and Houston have 74 different Medicare Advantage plans available to choose from according to recent report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Next week millions of seniors will have the opportunity to evaluate... - October 12, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Database Reveals Hidden Clinician Fax Numbers
ScribeFax™, comprehensive database of fax numbers for physicians, physician assistants, dentists and other prescribing clinicians, is now available from CarePrecise LLC, a vendor of authoritative healthcare provider data. ScribeFax is created using advanced data mining, compiling monthly updates from millions of clinician, clinic, and other medical facility records to reveal hard-to-find fax numbers. - October 09, 2023 - CarePrecise LLC
RedSense Cyber Threat Intelligence Names New Head of Product
RedSense announced today the addition of industry veteran Andrew Klein as Head of Product. - October 09, 2023 - RedSense
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman Named Vice President at RT Specialty
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman has been named a vice president within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the practice’s new business, client retention, business-to-business efforts. “Bob has nearly 30 years of... - October 05, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
2024 Medicare Drug Plan Premium Costs Vary Widely for Seniors
A senior in Houston will pay monthly premiums as little as 50-cents for their 2024 stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan coverage. Or, they could pay as much as $108.30 monthly according to just-released data from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance... - October 05, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Two Agencies Join Valley Insurance Agency Alliance's Exclusive Marketing Program
Longtime alliance agencies Thomas Insurance Advisors and Wiley Insurance Agency to benefit from members-only service. - September 27, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Association Campaign to Connect Seniors with Local Medicare Agents for Fall AEP
To help seniors navigate the Medicare Maze the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance launched an awareness campaign in advance of this year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment. “This is the most critical time of the year when millions of seniors need to evaluate their... - September 22, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Carisk Partners Named Winner to Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance and Rise Professionals 2023 Elite Internship Lists
Carisk® Partners Named Winner to Business Insurance’s Annual Best Places to Work in Insurance and Rise Professionals 2023 Elite Internship Lists. Two Time Winner Celebrates Outstanding Recognition as Best Place to Work and Intern. - September 20, 2023 - Carisk Partners
DEA and Telemedicine: East Coast Telepsychiatry's Push for Modernized Rules
On September 12 and 13, 2023, the DEA discussed telemedicine regulations. East Coast Telepsychiatry's representatives, Pierre Montalvo and Dan Golden, attended in Arlington, VA. Mr. Golden emphasized the importance of telemedicine in prescribing controlled substances. The 2008 Ryan Haight Act's regulations are outdated, prompting the DEA to reconsider after receiving a record of over 38,000 complaints. - September 18, 2023 - East Coast Telepsychiatry
Medicare Association Offers Insurance Agents 2023 AEP Publicity Kit
To support independent Medicare insurance agents seeking leads during the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has created the 2023 AEP Publicity Kit. “Independent insurance agents face formidable competition from companies... - September 11, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Creates New Development Role
Michael Thornton was appointed as Book Management Coach for growing alliance. - September 06, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Save Significantly When Switching Drug Plans During Medicare AEP
Seniors saved $700 or more by switching prescription drug plans during Medicare’s prior Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) according to a just-conducted survey by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) provides... - August 30, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
CalPro ADAS Solutions and Collabtic Announce Integration Agreement
CalPro ADAS Solutions, LLC and Fieldpulse, LLC have announced an agreement whereby CalPro’s ADAS IdentiScan® product will run on the Collabtic Software Platform. CalPro’s Patented ADAS IdentiScan® is the first technology used in the ADAS identification and calibration market for... - August 26, 2023 - CalPro ADAS Solutions
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Glowing Customer Review for Exceptional Service
Morgan Elite Specialist Services, a leading provider of public insurance adjusting services, is thrilled to announce the receipt of a highly positive customer review highlighting the company's unwavering commitment to exceptional service and client satisfaction. The review, penned by a valued... - August 25, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Jeff Slivka & Executive Team Members of RT Specialty’s Environmental & Construction Professional Practice to Speak at 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), and other RT ECP team members will address professional liability challenges and issues at the 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) to be held from November 12 -15, 2023 at the... - August 23, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
As Home and Auto Insurance Prices Surge, Woop Insurance, a Philadelphia Start-Up, Offers Consumers a Solution
Woop Insurance’s new product - Insurance Dashboard - gives consumers a free personalized evaluation of their insurance policy that allows members to understand the current insurance market and their policy costs and coverage, to make informed decisions for the best coverage and price. - August 17, 2023 - Its Woop
C Williams Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
St. Louis agency owner Chad Williams brings 12 years of experience to his new company. - August 16, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Carisk Partners Welcomes New Hires to Strengthen and Expand Team
Carisk Partners is pleased to announce the strategic addition of several talented professionals to its growing team. These appointments come at an opportune time for Carisk, furthering the company’s ability to drive results across its growing portfolio of products and services. The new team members bring a diverse range of expertise and experience, enhancing Carisk’s innovative solutions for its client partners and patients. - August 14, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Certificate Exchange Launches New Corporate Identity and Website
One of the nation's leading providers of solutions for managing and transmitting Certificates of Insurance electronically, launches a new corporate identity and website. - August 10, 2023 - Certificate Exchange
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Awarded Coveted 5-Star Review, Setting New Standards in Customer Satisfaction
Morgan Elite Specialist Services (MESS), a leading innovator in public adjusting, proudly announces the reception of a stellar 5-star review from a happy client, solidifying its position as a customer-centric organization committed to excellence. The glowing review comes as a result of MESS's... - August 06, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Empowering Inmates for a Successful Future - myObamacare TN Launches Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in Williamson County
myObamacare Tennessee, a prominent provider of quality health insurance education and enrollment services, is excited to unveil its groundbreaking Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in TN. R-HIP is a vital initiative designed to equip inmates with essential resources upon their release from the Williamson County Jail empowering them for a successful transition back into society. The program will be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month and is open to all inmates approaching release. - July 27, 2023 - myObamacare
Carisk Partners Named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2023 for Third Consecutive Year Consistency at Carisk Drives Employee Satisfaction
Carisk Partners, a specialty risk transfer and care coordination company, is recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of its Best Places to Work in 2023. This is the third consecutive year awarded for Carisk who has been consistently ranked in the top third of the Best Places to Work list. Carisk is... - July 26, 2023 - Carisk Partners
Wigen Financial Services LLC, and Founder James R. Wigen Announces Name Change to Independent Financial Management LLC or IFM
Wigen Financial Services LLC, a registered investment advisor representative announced today that it has changed its name to Independent Financial Management LLC or IFM. Founder of IFM, James R. Wigen, changed the name to better represent the growth his company will experience with hiring new financial advisors, and did not want them growing their business under his last name. - July 24, 2023 - Independent Financial Management LLC
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Giovanni Favazza
Favazza named Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor at one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - July 13, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Andrew Donaldson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Andrew (AJ) Donaldson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the company’s senior leadership... - July 06, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Morgan Elite Customer Service Continues to Generate Happy Clients
MESS aids another client in securing the claim settlement they deserve. - July 05, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC