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Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Conference to Focus on MACRA Changes
Significant changes impacting Medicare Supplement insurance will be a key focus of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's 2019 national conference taking place this June in Atlanta. - March 29, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Arkansas
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Arkansas. This is the fourth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - March 28, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Enter the World of Bilingual Healthcare
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics’ staff, chiropractors and medical doctors enter the world of bilingual healthcare by offering personal injury rehabilitation therapy and chiropractic care in English and Spanish. - March 27, 2019 - PIHELP
Long-Term Care Insurance Purchased by 350,000 Americans in 2018 According to AALTCI Report
Some 350,000 Americans purchased long-term care protection including both traditional long-term care insurance as well as combination products according to a report released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Individuals understand the consequences associated... - March 27, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SBJW Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
New Quincy, IL insurance agency becomes newest member of association. - March 27, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Where They Start Finds New AALTCI Study
Most long-term care insurance claims end in the same place where they start finds a new study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 21, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Launches Alliance with GardenSMART
A consumer awareness effort has been launched between the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance and GardenSMART, a leading organization that can help reach hundreds of thousands of American consumers. - March 21, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dr. Darryl Auston Joins OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center
OrthoONE at North Suburban Medical Center, a practice located in Thornton that provides comprehensive orthopedic services, welcomes new provider Dr. Darryl Auston. Dr. Auston is a board certified orthopedic surgeon that specializes in orthopedic trauma cases, including acute fracture care with a particular interest in pelvis, acetabulum (the socket of the ball-and-socket hip joint) and complex joint injuries. - March 19, 2019 - HCA HealthONE
SUNUP Insurance Services Ranked One of the Fastest Growing Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine
SUNUP Insurance Services was recently ranked in Entrepreneur magazine’s Fastest-Growing Franchises list. This highly sought after honor recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest franchise unit growth in North America. Todd Swicegood, CEO of SUNUP Insurance Services states, "I am... - March 18, 2019 - SUNUP Insurance Services
Insurance Navy Accelerates Growth with New Office in Bridgeview
Insurance Navy, the fastest-growing insurance agency in Illinois, is expanding its insurance services by opening a new agency office in Bridgeview, Illinois. Through this new location, Insurance Navy will be able to be closer to existing customers and offer affordable insurance services to the... - March 16, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Expect More Long-Term Care Insurance Companies to Market Directly to Consumers Predicts AALTCI
In the future, expect more insurance companies offering long-term care insurance will market directly to consumers predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director hosted a special call following an announcement last week by the largest LTC insurer. - March 15, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Navy Partners with Mile Auto for Per-Mile Insurance Services
PInsurance Navy, the fastest-growing insurance agency in Illinois, is expanding its insurance services by partnering with Mile Auto. Through this partnership, Insurance Navy will offer per-mile insurance coverage. This type of service is a great option for people who commute to work using... - March 15, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to Louisiana
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Louisiana. This is the third major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of the year. Normandy now offers... - March 14, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Due to Death Reveals New AALTCI Study
The findings of a study of long-term care insurance claims released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveal that most policy claims end due to the death of the claimant. AALTCI director explains relevance of this information to consumers considering insurance coverage. - March 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David M. Slaugenhoup Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
David M. Slaugenhoup has been promoted to Assistant Vice President within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. Since joining the New Day team in 2013, he has worked diligently to help their retail broker clients representing the construction,... - March 12, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Conference Reaches Milestone
The exhibit hall at the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's industry conference has sold out according to the organization. This marks the earliest sell out for the conference which takes place in June in Atlanta. - March 09, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin at Home Reports New AALTCI Study
The majority of long-term care insurance claims begin with care in the home according to a study of 2018 new claims conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jolie Barnes Promoted to Claims Manager for Third-Party Administrator Alternative Service Concepts
Senior claim adjuster promoted to newest claim manager for TPA Alternative Service Concepts. - March 07, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
Richard White, CEO of ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company, Joins LICONY’s Board of Directors
ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company (“ShelterPoint Life”) today announced that Richard White, CEO, has been appointed a member of the Life Insurance Council of New York’s (LICONY) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2019. Mr. White joins other leading life insurance industry... - March 06, 2019 - ShelterPoint
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Adds Hotel for Annual Conference
A second hotel has been added to accommodate attendees for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's yearly national industry Summit. AAMSI has signed an agreement enabling conference attendees to secure discounted rooms at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta. - March 06, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Erin Townsend to Assistant Vice President
Sallop Insurance Inc., a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston, MA, with over 60 years of experience working in Healthcare, is pleased to announce that Erin Townsend has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Erin has 15 years of commercial insurance experience working in the Healthcare... - March 05, 2019 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
TPA Network is Pleased to Announce the Creation of a Research Facility for the Self-Funded Industry
TPA Network is pleased to announce the establishment of an industry-focused research consortium to assess the value of emerging medical technologies and health innovations; an initiative that is being met with great interest and support by many leading reinsurance, technology and professional services companies. - March 04, 2019 - TPA Network, Inc.
AALTCI Study Reports Ages When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin
A just-concluded study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveals ages when long-term care insurance claims begin. The AALTCI study reported data from the nation's largest long-term care insurance companies. - March 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Top International Health Coach from Fit4Health Shares Easy Lifestyle Changes to Reach Optimal Health
Healthy habits make a huge difference in everything from overall life expectancy to daily energy levels and the ability to carry out goals. During this experience, participants will learn that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to mean hours of training at the gym or eating nothing but salad - it’s about getting creative with the way you live your life so that it’s both enjoyable and nourishing for the mind and body. - March 02, 2019 - Fit4Health
Insurance Group of St. Charles County Purchases BLP Insurance Services
St. Louis agency to remain headquartered in St. Charles. - March 01, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
MARC Applauds Bipartisan Bill to Improve Medicare Secondary Payer Policy
Commonsense legislation aims to reform a broken MSP process, increase stakeholder certainty and remove barriers to care. - February 28, 2019 - Medicare Advocacy Recovery Coalition
AmVenture Insurance Agency Launches as an Independent Agency
AmVenture Specializes in Insurance Solutions for Franchises, Small to Large Businesses and Unions - February 28, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Daniel Shea Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Daniel Shea, licensed title producer, joins Counsellors Title Agency in its expansion into Monmouth, Morris Ocean and Union counties. - February 27, 2019 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Don't Overlook Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Advisory from AALTCI Recommends
An advisory issued from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance recommends seven million American policyholders check to see if they can deduct insurance premiums from 2018 taxes. - February 27, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. For the past five years, he has been integral to the company’s new business efforts within its Southern U.S. region, while developing and... - February 26, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
California Entertainment Insurance Agency Discusses Special Event Insurance
The entertainment insurance brokers at MFE insurance, a California entertainment insurance agency, released a blog educating readers on some common injuries at music festivals and how to prepare for them. - February 23, 2019 - MFE Insurance
ArtInsuranceNow.com Offers Comprehensive Art Collectors Insurance Policies
ArtInsuranceNow.com / Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. provides policies to make it easy for collectors of all kinds to protect their valuable collections. - February 22, 2019 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
National General Insurance Holding Open House Feb. 25th from 9am to 6pm
National General Insurance is expanding in Winston-Salem. NatGen will be hiring 30+ Inside Sales Agents at their Winston-Salem main office. - February 21, 2019 - National General Insurance
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Made by Women Reports AALTCI
Nearly two-thirds of long-term care insurance claim benefits are paid to women according to the latest study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Women account for 64 percent of long-term care insurance claims, men for 36 percent," explains Jesse... - February 21, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires Two Team Members
Samantha Hentschke and Luke Wittenberg are newest additions to growing agency. - February 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Spring Awareness Campaign Announced
A Spring consumer awareness campaign is being launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The effort will support the nearly 1,000 Medicare insurance agents listed on the national directory of Medicare insurance specialists. - February 15, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Drew Rothman of RT New Day to Address Wood-Frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Annual Conference
Drew Rothman of RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice will address the wood-frame construction boom and the challenges confronting today’s contractors at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference to be held March 13 – 15 at the Orlando World... - February 14, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
BFBond.com / Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. Announces Mechanic’s Lien Release Bond Program
BFBond.com / Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. has created an online process for obtaining a Mechanic's Lien Release Bond fast and efficiently. - February 14, 2019 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Medicare and Senior Insurance Conference Exhibitors Announced by Medicare Supplement Association
The list of companies exhibiting at the 2019 National Medicare and Senior Insurance Summit was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The event is the largest conference exclusively focused on Medigap insurance and takes place June 5-7, 2019 in Atlanta. - February 14, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group’s Annual Business Meeting & Conference Set for May 1, 2019
The one-day event will be held at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. - February 14, 2019 - SAN Group
Largest Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Now Exceeding $2 Million Reports AALTCI
The largest long-term care insurance claims now exceed $2 million according to a just released study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Partner Arrangement with Western Marketing
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced an arrangement with Western Marketing, a national distributor of senior insurance products. The program will help agents generate Medicare Supplement insurance prospects. - February 09, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index for 60 Year Olds Released by AALTCI
The annual long-term care insurance price index for 60-year-old couples was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization shared money saving strategies that can benefit millions of older Americans. - February 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Offers New Marketing Tools for Agents
New marketing tools for agents offering Medicare Supplement insurance protection were just made available from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - February 07, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Hires Steven Guthart as President, Chief Marketing Officer
SterlingRisk Insurance, one of the nation’s top independently owned insurance brokerages, has hired Steven Guthart as President and Chief Marketing Officer. Guthart brings more than 30 years of industry experience and technical expertise to SterlingRisk, having built robust senior carrier... - February 07, 2019 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Adds Four New Team Members to the Workers’ Compensation Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of four Workers’ Compensation underwriting professionals to the St. Peters, MO office. Tara Regan-Collins, Sr. Underwriter Tara is a seasoned insurance professional, previously working with another national MGA where was Senior... - February 07, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Daniela Compton Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Daniela Compton has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for providing the company’s executives with ongoing sales, account management, claims and policy servicing... - February 05, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
LA Specialty Insurance Agency Discusses Dram Shop Liability Insurance
MFE Insurance, a Los Angeles specialty insurance agency, recently released a blog educating readers on liquor liability insurance. - February 02, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Highest Cost States for Private Nursing Home Room Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The 10 states reporting the highest cost for a private nursing home room were reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome, AALTCI director, noted most consumers benefit from some insurance coverage for home care and to share some of cost risk. - February 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage to Oklahoma
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Oklahoma. This marks the second major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of the year when they announced their... - January 31, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company