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Last Minute Travel Discounts Promoted by Association
Several last minute travel deals that can save seniors more than 50% have just been announced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "These are some fabulous cruises and we know that seniors like to travel and also to save," states Jesse Slome, director of the... - October 31, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2025 Tax Deductible Limits Long-Term Care Insurance
The IRS has announced increased 2025 tax deductible limits for long-term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Tax deductibility of tax-qualified long-term care insurance premiums remains one of the best kept secrets in financial planning,”... - October 30, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Emtech Group Announces Advanced ACORD® 103 XML Data Validation Software for Insurance
QMT TrueXML helps speed better quality product to market by eliminating manual observation to verify the correctness of policy application data. - October 27, 2024 - Emtech Group Inc.
PolicyBind Welcomes Eric Quinn as New President, Strengthening Leadership Team Alongside Founder and CEO Bill Somerville
PolicyBind, a leading marketing technology company specializing in affiliate marketing and lead generation for insurance products, is proud to announce the appointment of Eric Quinn as its new President. Eric brings over two decades of leadership experience in operations, strategy, financial management, and business development, positioning him as a key driver in PolicyBind’s next phase of growth. - October 22, 2024 - PolicyBind
EVSTAR and Advanced Technical Services Elevate EV Charging Solutions with Reliable Extended Warranty Program
EVSTAR, a national renewable energy service and warranty administrator, and Advanced Technical Services (ATS) have established a partnership designed to enhance the reliability of EV charging solutions by offering the industry’s first A+ Insurance underwritten extended warranty program. This... - October 16, 2024 - EVSTAR
Online Traffic for Insurance Agents Grows Significantly as AEP Approaches Reports Association
The number of consumers looking online for Medicare insurance information grows exponentially as Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins. "It is amazing how much has changed over the past few years," explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare... - October 13, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Short-Term Care Insurance Has Some Attractive Features Commends AALTCI
The latest short-term care insurance policy introduced to the public offers several things that will make it attractive to both consumers and agents reports Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "There are a number of reasons why I've been a long-time... - October 09, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
EVSTAR Partners with INF to Revolutionize EV Charging Solutions
EVSTAR, a national renewable energy service and warranty administrator underwritten by A+ AM Best insurance company, announces its partnership with INF Associates “INF,” a leading energy solutions integrator specializing in turnkey decarbonization for transportation and buildings. This... - October 04, 2024 - EVSTAR
Latest Disability Rate After Age 65 Shared by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Almost half of Medicare beneficiaries have either one or two disabilities according to data shared today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The disability risk among seniors is important information for two reasons," explains Jesse Slome, had of the... - September 22, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
The Dandy Horse™ Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent US11998801B2 for Groundbreaking Bicycle Activity Verification System
The Dandy Horse™ utilizes a combination of tag identifiers QR codes, NFC tags, RFID tags, and beacons to verify that the user is indeed the individual who rode a bicycle from point A to point B. By integrating an RFID tag within the bicycle wheel and incorporating a sally port for egress, the patented technology offers property managers an autonomous bicycle storage facility with carbon emissions tracking and reporting. - September 18, 2024 - The Dandy Horse
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Provides Insights Reports AALTCI
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Data Provides Insights A just-published report from the Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care Insurance can provide some valuable insights explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Connecticut remains... - September 18, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
DRYOUTpro PLUS, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation
Celebrating 30 years of service In the heart of Stuart, FL, DRYOUTpro PLUS, Inc. stands as a beacon of hope for property owners facing the aftermath of disasters. - September 16, 2024 - DRYOUTpro PLUS
EVSTAR and EV Energy Group Announce Partnership to Enhance EV Charging Solutions
The partnership integrates EV charging products with comprehensive warranty services, offering unmatched reliability and value. - September 16, 2024 - EVSTAR
Year End Savings Can Save Seniors Thousands on Overseas Travel Plus Association Discount
Travel is on the rise in 2024. However, some segments of the travel industry are still recovering from the significant downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there are some significant bargains available for those able to book last minute 2024 travel. The savings can be especially... - September 11, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Two Medicare Insurance Toolkits Made Available by Association
Insurance agents seeking new Medicare prospects for 2025 can access two new toolkits made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "AEP is the most competitive time of the year and competition for prospects is intense," explains Jesse Slome, director of... - September 07, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
EVSTAR and Electrify EVSE Are Excited to Announce a Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize EV Charging Solutions
This collaboration merges top-tier EV charging products with extended warranty services, offering unparalleled reliability and exceptional value. - September 06, 2024 - EVSTAR
Planixs Realiti Poised for $1 Quadrillion Transaction Value
Planixs is the market leader in real-time, intraday cash, collateral, and liquidity management solutions. The fintech is delighted to announce a major milestone as its flagship product, Realiti, is poised to break through over $1 quadrillion in annual transaction value from customers across the... - September 04, 2024 - Planixs GRP Ltd
EVSTAR and EV ChargePlus Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance EV Charging Solutions
The innovative collaboration combines premium EV charging products with extended warranty services to deliver unmatched reliability and value. - August 30, 2024 - EVSTAR
Vast Majority of Medicare Advantage Plans Now Offer Dental Benefits
The vast majority of Medicare Advantage plans offer dental benefits as part of overall coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The number of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans offering dental benefits has grown steadily," shares Jesse Slome,... - August 30, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Typical Seniors Will Have 40 Medicare Advantage Plans Available to Compare
The typical senior will have 40 different Medicare Advantage plans to compare for 2025, a significant increase, according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "The number of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans being offered continues to grow over time," shares... - August 28, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Maryland Braces for Major Medicare Changes in 2025
The 2025 Medicare race is upon Seniors looking to change or add coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period. The state of Maryland has some of the most changes throughout the state with Maryland Medicare Options coming in as one of the premier Medicare Broker Agencies for 2025. Focused on Advantage Part C plans, Supplement Plans and Prescription Drug Plans, will allow seniors an easier way to shop the market. - August 27, 2024 - Maryland Medicare Options
Notary Stars, 2024 NNA Influencer of the Year Nominee, Expands to Affordable Notary Business Marketing Training Without Compromising on Quality Services Education
For five years, Notary Stars has led the notary industry by prioritizing quality service over profits, offering in-depth training with real-life scenarios. During the pandemic, they focused on safe Remote Online Notarization, ensuring notaries understood their roles in a recorded environment. With the launch of "Dedication to Signing Agent Excellence" and WIX website expertise, Notary Stars now empowers notaries to excel both in their craft and online presence. - August 26, 2024 - Notary Stars
Seniors Should Plan Now for 2025 Changes to Medicare
Just over 67 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare, according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. It's important to know that some changes are coming in 2025 suggests Jesse Slome, director of the organization. "These modifications will affect spending limits... - August 21, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Compeo.io Secures Spot at #17 on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Compeo.io make the list with a 10,915% revenue growth. This achievement emphasizing the company's dedication to supporting blue-collar businesses with accessible, efficient, and technology-driven workers' compensation insurance solutions. - August 14, 2024 - Compeo
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Rachel Winkelmann
Winkelmann to serve as primary liaison between the growing company and its carrier underwriters. - August 14, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Insurance Agents Need to Start AEP Marketing Now Recommends AAMSI Head
Millions of seniors will wake up January 1 only to realize their 2025 Medicare plan coverage has changed and that it's too late to act. That need not happen states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). "Next year will mark some of the... - August 08, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Jeffrey Wasco Joins ShelterPoint as Executive Vice President – Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Mr. Wasco to step into DeWitt Smith’s role as he retires after an impressive 43-year career in the insurance industry. - August 06, 2024 - ShelterPoint
Work Right NW Celebrates 10 Years of Putting a Dent in Healthcare
Work Right NW is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on August 7, 2024, marking a decade of innovation and unwavering commitment to transforming the healthcare industry through proactive injury prevention and wellness strategies. Founded in 2014 by Nic and Mindy Patee, Work Right NW has... - August 05, 2024 - Work Right NW
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Adds Two Team Members
Brittany Gaglioti and Contina Hester join the growing insurance agency. - August 04, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Majority of California Seniors Not Paying Lowest Cost for Drug Plan Insurance
Some 81 percent of California seniors could be paying less for their stand-alone prescription drug plan according to a report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. "Drug plan coverage is vital for seniors," shares Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare... - August 02, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Women Are More Likely to Need Paid Long-Term Care Services Insurance Association Reports
Just over half of women age 65 and over will need paid long-term care services according to data shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Women are more likely to need long-term care because they generally live longer lives," explains Jesse Slome,... - July 27, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Carisk Partners Named to Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work 2024
For Fourth Consecutive Year Carisk Proves Employee Satisfaction - July 25, 2024 - Carisk Partners
StrucSure Home Warranty Awards Kindred Homes with Prestigious "Platinum Builder" Status
StrucSure Home Warranty is proud to announce that Kindred Homes has been awarded the esteemed "Platinum Builder" status, a mark of excellence and the highest accolade conferred upon our top builder members. - July 24, 2024 - StrucSure Home Warranty
Ian Osborn Joins SAN Group as Agency Growth Coach
New Hire to Support Growth and Development in Connecticut and Rhode Island - July 21, 2024 - SAN Group
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Carly Sherman
Sherman will serve as a Book Management Coach for the growing alliance. - July 19, 2024 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Leading Female Restoration Expert Responds to Consumer Reports' Dust Danger Exposé
Leading Female Restoration Expert Addresses Consumer Reports' Dust Danger Exposé "The Danger in Your Dust," a prominent female owner of a water, mold, fire, and biohazard restoration company, offers expert insights on hidden health risks associated with household dust. As one of the few women leaders in this industry, she brings a unique perspective to this critical issue affecting homeowners nationwide. Investigation revealed household dust contains a mixture of potentially harmful substances. - July 13, 2024 - Restore More Restoration
Leif Assurance Promotes Robert Worden
Worden named Sales Manager for both Leif Assurance and sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - July 13, 2024 - Leif Assurance
Moat Title Security Co. Launches a Unique Document to Protect Homeowners from Squatters
Moat Title Security Co., a new and innovative leader in providing property title protection services, today announced the launch of a new document designed to protect property owners from the growing threat and risk of squatters. The new document, called the Notice of Occupancy (“NOO”),... - July 12, 2024 - Moat Title Security Co.
Baxter Law Firm Improves Online Presence in Southeast with New Website
Georgia-based Baxter Law Firm is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, https://damage.law. - July 05, 2024 - Baxter Law Firm
ShopSee MD™ Unveils Patented, Innovative Medical Video Tool Streamlining Patient Procedure Comprehension and Consent, Tackling a $105B Healthcare Industry Problem
Surgery procedures are often complex, expensive, and high-risk for both the healthcare organization and the patient. One area causing a significant financial loss is patient unpreparedness. Patients arriving unprepared for their surgery raise the financial risk for the healthcare organization and... - June 29, 2024 - Shopsee, Inc.
Medicare Insurance Producers Linkedin Group Approaches 8,000 Members
The Medicare Insurance Producers Linkedin group is approaching its 8,000th member according to an announcement today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “We created the forum to share important news and to enable Medicare insurance professionals to connect,”... - June 27, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Kelsey Wyrick
Wyrick brings a wide range of management experience to her new position. - June 27, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Specialists Nationally Should Worry About Washington State Initiative
This November, we will closely watch whether Washington State voters repeal the recently enacted long-term care insurance program declared Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Washington’s long-term care insurance program started... - June 26, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Rate Increases Vary According to New Analysis
Among the industry leaders, insurers with a million or more Medicare Supplement policies in-force may implement larger rate increases than those with under 400,000 policies-in-force according to a new analysis conducted for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance by Ken Clark,... - June 22, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Black Hills Surgical Hospital to Offer Heart and Vascular Services with Fall 2024 Opening of the Black Hills Heart & Vascular Institute
Black Hills Surgical Hospital (“BHSH”), the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence and Patient Safety by CareChex, is expanding its services and will begin offering heart and vascular care in conjunction with the opening of the Black Hills Heart... - June 03, 2024 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
SAN Celebrates Excellence in Insurance at Annual Business Meeting
Recipients of 2024 SAN Awards Announced - May 22, 2024 - SAN Group
Algates Insurance Busts Myths and Offers Clarity on Insurance in New Podcast Episode
Algates Insurance, a leading insurance marketing firm dedicated to empowering clients with knowledge, is excited to announce the release of a new podcast episode titled, "Myths and Facts Around Insurance." - May 22, 2024 - Algates Insurance
Leif Assurance Commercial Lines Manager Earns Prestigious Designation
McKenna Goodman acquires Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) credential. - May 18, 2024 - Leif Assurance
Medicare Insurance Agents Should Focus on IRMAA Surcharge Growth
The number of Americans subject to IRMAA payments to Medicare will rise from 7.6 million in 2024 to 12.6 million in 2030 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an amount you may pay in... - May 16, 2024 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Purchase to Claim Timeline Data Released
The average individual starts a long-term care insurance claim some 190 months after purchasing their coverage according to new data released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Long-term care insurance provides benefits should you require care in your own home... - May 15, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance