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ASAP Tax and Lien Search Reports Higher Sales During Summer
The Heat Goes on for ASAP Tax and Lien Search; Higher YoY Orders in May, June and July; New Partnership with Closers Choice; Begins 20th Year of Service - August 15, 2018 - ASAP Tax and Lien Search
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Ohio Can Vary by 97 Percent
Consumers in major Ohio cities can pay as much as 97 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 15, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
ProjectSnapp, a New Home Improvement App Available on Google Play
With similar apps focusing on the buying and selling of local goods, ProjectSnapp aims to target a marketplace for buying and selling local services. - August 13, 2018 - ProjectSnapp LLC
SAN Group Sees Record Membership Growth First-Half of 2018
SAN welcomes seventeen independent member agencies to the group. - August 12, 2018 - SAN Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Costs in Illinois Can Vary Significantly
Consumers in major Illinois cities can pay as much as 97 percent more for virtually identical Medicare Supplement insurance policies according to findings of a study by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 11, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
California Entertainment Insurance Agency Discusses Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance agency, recently published a blog post explaining the importance of securing production insurance for various artistic projects. - August 11, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Bell Insurance Solutions Hires New Employee
Tricia Grothaus has more than 15 years of insurance experience. - August 09, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
AAMSI Study Reveals Importance of Shopping For Medicare Supplement Insurance
A just-released study by the American Association for Medigap Insurance reveals that consumers can pay as much as 143 percent more for virtually identical Medigap insurance policies. - August 09, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Website Traffic Grows 122 Percent
A study commissioned by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that website traffic increased 122 percent compared to the prior year. The organization reported the findings as they prepare for the annual Medicare Open Enrollment season that begins shortly. - August 08, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Association Plans Campaign for Medicare Open Enrollment
A consumer focused campaign to educate and connect consumers with local Medicare Supplement insurance agents was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - August 05, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports Increasing Web Traffic
An analysis of website traffic for the first six months of 2018 reveals heightened interest in long-term care planning reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Selling Medicare Supplement Insurance Videos Added to Association's Online Library
Ten highlights of top-rated sessions at the 2018 National Medicare Sales Summit have been posted online by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Access is available to insurance professionals without charge. - August 03, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Enhances Closing Services for New Jersey Attorneys Through Its Attorney Settlement Assistance Program™
The Improved ASAP Service Delivers Dedicated Processors and Closers to NJ Real Estate Attorneys - August 02, 2018 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Huffman Insurance Group Hires New Team Member
Moberly, MO. agency adds experienced CSR to company. - August 02, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Association Video Explores Medicare Supplement Insurance Markets
A video shares latest market information for Medicare Supplement and Medicare Advantage products. Posted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance, the session was recorded at the 2018 National Medicare Sales Summit. - August 01, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Plexus Groupe Retains Best Practices Status
The Plexus Groupe has retained its IIABA Best Practices status, once again being included in an elite group of independent insurance agencies across the United States. This status is earned by participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Plexus Financial Services, LLC Leaders Named as Delegates to NAPA DC Fly-In Forum
Practice Leader Allison Winge and Vice President, Client Relations Pamela Appell of Plexus Financial Services, LLC recently participated as delegates to the National Association of Plan Advisors’ (NAPA) Annual DC Fly-In Forum, an exclusive gathering of the nation’s leading retirement... - July 31, 2018 - The Plexus Groupe
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Peter Stavrakos to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of Peter Stavrakos to the Brokerage office in Sarasota, Florida. He will be joining the Professional Liability Team where he will focus on solving the coverage needs of both smaller and larger Professional and Management Liability... - July 21, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
PeopleStrategy® Launches Next Gen Product Update Featuring a More Intuitive and Streamlined User Experience
Atlanta-based provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses introduces new features and functionality to its end-to-end product suite. - July 19, 2018 - PeopleStrategy, Inc.
Discovery Benefits Launches Discovery Answers™ Knowledgebase
New tool expands participant support and education options. - July 14, 2018 - Discovery Benefits
Manteca Insurance & Financial Services Becomes Member of SIAA’s Growing Master Agency in Northern California
San Joaquin County agency joins Northern California alliance. - July 13, 2018 - Strategic Independent Insurance Agency Solutions
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to Assistant Vice President in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT New Day (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers LLC). For the past six years, he has worked diligently to manage the professional environmental and... - July 12, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Will Pay Out $100 Billion Over Next Decade Says AALTCI
The nation's long-term care insurance companies will pay out over $100 billion in claims over the next decade according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Elizabeth Powers Named to Elite Women's Insurance List
Insurance Business America selects top 95 industry women for prestigious honor. - July 07, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Association Posts Videos from 2018 Medicare National Industry Summit
Sessions and keynote addresses from the National Medicare Supplement insurance industry conference are now available for viewing via the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's website. The 28 sessions are in addition to the recently posted videos from AAMSI's agent Sales Summit. - July 07, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Videos from Association's 2018 Medicare Supplement Sales Summit Made Available
Videos of sessions filmed at the 2018 National Medicare Supplement & Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit have been made available online from the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - June 30, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin After Age 80, Reports AALTCI
A new study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance finds that most claims begin after policyholders turn age 80. - June 29, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Omnidya and Matic Insurance Partner to Save Consumers More Money on Home Insurance
Omnidya, a new platform that leverages Artificial Intelligence to provide consumers with the most cost-effective deals on insurance, travel, and more, will reach millions of people in the United States through their new partnership with Matic Insurance. Founded in 2014, Matic brokers home insurance... - June 27, 2018 - Omnidya
Thomas Insurance Advisors Hires New Insurance Broker
Travis Johnson brings more than 12 years of experience to the agency. - June 27, 2018 - Thomas Insurance Advisors
Glimp Now Offering New Comparison Service
Glimp is now offering Kiwis a new comparison service on their website - allowing Kiwis to find the best credit card deals on offer in New Zealand. - June 27, 2018 - Glimp
Walter J. Adams, Jr. of Berkley Alliance Explores Construction Litigation Trends at DRI Construction Law Seminar
Walter J. Adams, Jr., vice president and senior claims examiner at Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, recently explored the latest Trends in Construction Litigation at the DRI Construction Law Seminar held in Nashville, Tennessee. During the panel discussion, Adams and his colleagues... - June 26, 2018 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Cape Coral Mother Received $2,500 Sweepstakes Winnings at Direct Auto & Life Insurance Store in Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida mother of seven received a giant check on Friday, June 18, 2018, at the store's presentation ceremony. - June 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington Receives Upgrade from AM Best
Issuer Credit Rating Upgraded to bbb+ by A.M. Best Company - Effective June 19, 2018 - June 22, 2018 - Farmers Insurance Company of Flemington
DataPath Honored with Digital Health Award® Gold Award for Employee Education, Engagement Program for Clients
DataPath, Inc., a leading national provider of healthcare benefits administration solutions, has been chosen for the 2018 Digital Health Gold Award by the Health Information Resource Center® (HIRC). DataPath was honored in the Web-Based Digital Health category for its employee education and... - June 21, 2018 - DataPath
Take Command Health Unveils Free, First-of-Its-Kind QSEHRA Guide for Small Businesses
Startup boosts awareness for tax advantage most small businesses don’t know about - June 18, 2018 - Take Command Health
LGBT Pride Goes Mainstream: Is It Still Good for Business? 69% of LGBTs Surveyed Have Favorable Opinion of Pride Sponsors, Says Kompren
“LGBT Pride,” once a grassroots counterculture movement, has gone decidedly more mainstream. To some, Pride has morphed into a marketing extravaganza, replete with top-name corporate sponsors and rainbow-themed campaigns specifically targeting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender... - June 18, 2018 - Kompren
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Armando Duran as External Marketing Representative for Texas
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to welcome a new External Marketing Representative for Texas, Armando Duran. Working out of the Dallas/Fort Worth area, he will be focusing on agent relationships throughout the state. Armando comes to AUI with over ten years of experience in the insurance... - June 17, 2018 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Early Trends on New York’s Paid Family Leave
ShelterPoint Life’s Claimant Data Shows Fathers Are Taking PFL Too. In fact, almost 27% of Paid Family Leave bonding claims were from fathers using New York’s Paid Family Leave to bond with their new baby. - June 14, 2018 - ShelterPoint
Insurance Group of St. Charles County Hires Sales Producer
Brian Wies to handle agency's sales and marketing efforts. - June 13, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Better Insurance Options Questions if Medicare Advantage Really Protects Your Family?
Advantage Plans cover only one person, but will you leave your family in debt? - June 08, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Better Insurance Options Publishes Podcast About the Benefits of Medicare Advantage
Information about exactly what you are getting with Medicare Advantage. - June 08, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
Sleap Insurance Agency Joins SAN Group
Amherst, NY agency will primarily serve the Buffalo area and surrounding communities. - June 08, 2018 - SAN Group
Shoreline Financial Group Acquires Abrens Insurance, Joins SAN Group
Shoreline Financial Group, a financial services group in Clinton, CT recently joined SAN Group – the leading alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast. - June 07, 2018 - SAN Group
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Adds New Team Member
Jacki Malone has nearly 25 years of insurance industry experience. - June 07, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Home Care Infographic
A new consumer education infographic created by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance conveys that more than half of LTC insurance claims begin at home. The effort is part of the organization's consumer awareness campaign focused on how policyholders utilize long-term care insurance protection. - June 03, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing Named “Corporate Housing Provider of the Year – International” by the Forum for Expatriate Management
Blvd Suites recognized as the top international provider of corporate housing by the Forum for Expatriate Management, an online community for the global mobility and HR industry. - May 31, 2018 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
BEST Presents Its Super CE Program at the Raymond James Financial Services NCPD in National Harbor, MD
BEST was invited to present its Super CE program at the Raymond James Financial Services National Conference for Professional Development (NCPD) at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD, on Monday, May 21st. Over 600 financial and insurance advisors were in... - May 26, 2018 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
GAINSCO Named Company of the Year by Texas PIA
GAINSCO Auto Insurance® was recently named the Company of the Year by the Texas Professional Insurance Agents. GAINSCO focuses its efforts on the non-standard personal automobile insurance market, specializing in minimum-limits personal auto insurance. - May 26, 2018 - GAINSCO, Inc.
Kelly Probert Insurance Agency Adds New Team Member
Debra Holland to focus her expertise on life insurance and mortgage disability. - May 25, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
SAN Group Announces 2018 Awards of Excellence Winners
The largest alliance of independent insurance agencies in the Northeast recognizes leaders in the industry. - May 24, 2018 - SAN Group