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Morgan Elite Specialist Services Celebrates Outstanding Customer Success and 5-Star Review in Public Insurance Adjusting
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 21, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
New Payroll Service Quote Tool
Corporate Payroll Services, one of the largest independent payroll providers in the U.S. with over 7,000 business customers, has released a new online tool for anyone to get an instant quote for their payroll services. - June 13, 2023 - Corporate Payroll Services
Joseph Berry Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Joseph Berry 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... - June 13, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Personal Foundation Coach
Trish Von Ruden brings more than 20 years of insurance industry expertise to the growing alliance. - June 10, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Morgan Elite Specialist Services Receives Rave 5-Star Review for Outstanding Customer Assistance
MESS achieves another victory against a client's insurance company. - June 07, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes, Hires Team Members
Amy Russell promoted to Lead Pod Marketer and Michael Welch named Commercial Marketer. - June 02, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Introducing HOA-Reviews.com: Empowering Homeowners and Renters with Transparent Community Feedback
Do you experience frustration and a sense of powerlessness with respect to your building’s HOA? HOA-Reviews.com, an innovative online platform, is changing the way homeowners and renters interact with and evaluate their Homeowners Association (HOA). HOAs play a crucial role in managing and... - May 26, 2023 - HOA-Reviews
SAN Group Recognizes Top Achievers at Annual Business Meeting
Awards were presented on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Encore Boston Harbor in Everett, MA. - May 25, 2023 - SAN Group
Stefania Ruggieri Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Stefania Ruggieri has been named an account manager at RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the underwriting and day-to-day servicing of the organization’s book of business as well as assisting in the development... - May 17, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Drew Jaboor
Jaboor to provide computer and software networks support for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - May 11, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC Wins Silver Stevie Award for Financial Services Company of the Year
Morgan Elite Specialist Service wins another award for their outstanding service as Public Insurance Adjusters. - May 05, 2023 - Morgan Elite Specialist Services, LLC
North American Pet Insurance Industry Surpasses $3.5 Billion
The North American Pet Health Insurance Association (NAPHIA) today released its 2023 State of the Industry (SOI) Report showing the North American pet health insurance sector grew by 23.5% in In-Force GWP over 2022. This year’s SOI Report highlights a number of noteworthy industry... - May 04, 2023 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Business Development Specialist
Zac Bilyeu to focus on creating initiatives that strategically capture additional growth opportunities. - May 03, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Evan Quinn Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Evan Quinn has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the customer service activities and growth of the practice’s Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) line of business as well as... - May 02, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Van De Mark Agency Announces New Financial Service to Help Business Owners Claim Accurate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)
Van De Mark Agency has announced a new financial service designed to help business owners accurately claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The ERTC is a valuable source of cash for businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but many businesses have not been able to claim the full credit due to the complexity of the rules and the requirements for documentation. - May 01, 2023 - Van De Mark Agency
MaxMind Launches an Affiliate Program for Developers, Integrators, and Platforms
MaxMind launches an affiliate program for businesses who develop applications, plugins, and platforms that analyze IP traffic and help users detect online fraud. - April 29, 2023 - MaxMind, Inc.
Global Excel Management Announces Strategic Partnership with WeeCompany
Global Excel a leading supplier of global healthcare risk management solutions, announces that it has acquired a significant position in WeeSystems SAPI de CV (WeeCompany), a LatAm based InsurTech that connects the various players in healthcare ecosystems through their automated digital platforms. - April 27, 2023 - Global Excel Management
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers Launches a Directory Site for Notaries & Related Industries
Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers, a leader in providing comprehensive services in the notary, legal and financial services space, has launched a new directory site NobleLegalPros.com. - April 25, 2023 - Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Bill Kaatman
Kaatman named Director of Enterprise Development for growing insurance alliance. - April 23, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Top-10 Medicare Advantage Plans Dominate Market
The top-10 Medicare Advantage plans dominate the growing MA market according to information shared today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “While there are several hundred plans competing for Medicare Advantage enrollments, the top few really dominate,”... - April 19, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rachael Neary Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Rachael Neary has been promoted to account manager in RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice. She is responsible for assisting in the development of risk management programs designed to protect property owners, developers and shareholders from the... - April 18, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Association's Directory of Local Medicare Agents Achieves Milestone
The number of seniors accessing the Medicare insurance Association's directory of local Medicare insurance agents reached a record during the first quarter of 2023. - April 15, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Luebbering Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
32-year-old insurance agency becomes a part of growing alliance. - April 13, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Kudzu Names Rob D’Oria (Co-Founder and CTO) as Its New CEO
Kudzu Software Inc., an Atlanta-based forms migration, reimagination, and ideation platform is pleased to announce that Co-founder and CTO Rob D’Oria has been promoted to CEO. Former CEO, Ron Douglass, will be transitioning into the newly created role of President & COO, where he will... - April 05, 2023 - Kudzu Software, Inc.
Texas Medicare Insurance Rates Vary Most for Turning 65 Seniors Reports AAMSI
Everything is bigger in Texas. That includes the difference between the lowest and highest available premiums for Medicare Supplement insurance. “A man turning 65 this year in Houston can pay as little as $125 or as much as $350 monthly for Medigap Plan G coverage,” reports Jesse... - April 01, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Don’t Overlook Medicare Insurance Tax Deductions Advises AAMSI
Medicare eligible seniors who itemize their tax deductions should not overlook the many eligible Medicare-related expenses. “Some 15 million Americans itemize deductions on their federal tax returns,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement... - March 31, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Majority of Medicare Advantage Plans Offer Added Benefits Reports AAMSI
The vast majority of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans now include additional benefits, typically at no added charge according to a statement released today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Promoting free benefits has definitely fueled the interest in... - March 30, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Rates Vary for Philadelphia Seniors Turning 65 Reports AAMSI
A woman turning 65 in Philadelphia can pay as little as $0 or as much as $2,788 for Medicare plan coverage according to the 2023 Medicare Insurance Price Index just reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Picking the right Medicare plan is... - March 29, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Kaylee Rucker
Rucker previously worked for the alliance's sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - March 29, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Unlock Hidden Pharmacy Fax Numbers with ScriptFax
ScriptFax™ offers one of the most complete databases of pharmacy fax numbers for use across the healthcare industry and, in particular, for the delivery of prescriptions and refill requests. Developed by CarePrecise LLC, a U.S. healthcare provider data company, ScriptFax uses advanced data mining to acquire hard-to-find fax for more than 47,000 chain pharmacy locations, as well as 42,000+ drug stores, clinical, and compounding pharmacies nationwide. - March 28, 2023 - CarePrecise LLC
Available Medicare Advantage Plans 2023 Increased by 6 Percent Reports AAMSI
The total of available Medicare Advantage plans in 2023 has reached a record according to analysis of data by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The number of Medicare Advantage plans available nationwide for individual enrollment in 2023 is 3,998. This represents... - March 26, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Health Status of Older Medicare Beneficiaries Improving Reports AAMSI
Between 2010 and 2018, the share of people ages 65 to 74 reporting being in only “fair” or “poor” health fell from 21.2 percent to 19.1 percent according to the latest report published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). Some 63.4 million... - March 25, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Commissions for Medicare Advantage Enrollments Increase for 2023 Reports AAMSI
Insurance agents and brokers who sell Medicare Advantage plans will be paid more in 2023. More than 30 million Americans are now enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) programs, according to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Companies that contract with... - March 24, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Miami Medicare Insurance Rates Vary for Florida Seniors Reports AAMSI
Seniors in Miami can save over $1,500 a year simply by selecting the right Medicare Supplement insurance coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A Miami woman turning 65 can pay as little as $231 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance Plan G coverage. - March 23, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Baltimore Seniors Can Avoid Overpaying for Medicare Insurance
Baltimore seniors can save significantly by selecting the right Medicare insurance coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. A Baltimore woman turning 65 can pay as little as $128.17 monthly for Medicare Supplement insurance Plan G coverage. The highest rate... - March 22, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Home Care Benefits 3 Million Seniors Reports AAMSI
Three million individuals benefit from Medicare Home Care Services 2023 according to latest data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The Medicare program spends nearly $17 billion on home health care,” shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - March 20, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Prices Rise, Spread Increases Dramatically Reports AAMSI
Rates for many Medicare Supplement policies increased 6 percent compared to 2022 according to new analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). The 2023 Medicare Supplement Price Index reports the lowest and highest rates for men and women turning age 65. - March 20, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Offers Discount for Find a Local Agent Directory Listings
A once-a-year discount for agents seeking Medicare insurance leads has been announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Consumers accessing the Association’s online directory seeking local Medicare insurance agents is growing,” reports Jesse... - March 12, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Brett Weis
Weis brings nearly 10 years of insurance industry experience to the company. - March 11, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
2023 Linked Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Up to 15% Lower Reports AALTCI
Good news for consumers considering long-term care insurance protection. Costs for linked benefit long-term care policies are generally between 10 and 15 percent lower than a year ago according to the annual price index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance... - March 09, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2023 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
Costs for long-term care insurance in 2023 show little change from the prior year according to the annual price index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Premiums for buyers are virtually identical to last year; some are actually slightly... - March 08, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Kimberly Vincent Promoted to Consultant at RT Specialty
Kimberly Vincent has been promoted to consultant within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for helping agents, brokers and their clients to identify and develop competitive pollution liability and environmental casualty... - March 07, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Reduce Medicare Premiums: AAMSI Shares 2022 Tax Tip for Higher Income Seniors
Some 4.7 million higher-income seniors pay additional premium surcharges for their Medicare coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “In 2007 Medicare started imposing the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) surcharge,” explains... - March 05, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Announcing the Grand Opening of PNW Family Medicine in Bellevue WA June 1, 2023
Introducing a new model of primary care, providing patients with the kind of service and attention everyone wants, but few receive, in the current healthcare environment. - March 04, 2023 - PNW Family Medicine PLLC
New Book Helps Medical Practices Accelerate HIPAA Compliance
Rusty Goodwin, Executive Consultant at The Mid-State Group – a company that goes “Beyond Insurance” to help you protect your company from all threats including Cyber – has recently released a new book ensuring your medical practice is best prepared to comply with HIPAA rules... - March 02, 2023 - The Mid-State Group
2023 Medicare Advantage Insurance Statistics Posted
The most current 2023 Medicare Advantage statistics have been shared by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “We strive to provide relevant information that consumers seek and insurance professionals can utilize to better understand Medicare options,”... - February 26, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes TJ McCoy
McCoy was promoted to Personal Lines Manager for Alliance's sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management. - February 24, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
RT ECP’s 2023 Market Update Highlights Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Insurance Trends & Challenges
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently released its 2023 Market Update, which is dedicated to helping brokers, agents and their clients attain competitive risk management solutions in today’s ever-changing commercial insurance... - February 21, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claims Grow in 2022 Reports AALTCI
Long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $13.25 Billion in 2022 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Claim benefit payouts for policyholders with traditional long-term care insurance coverage grew from $12.3 Billion in 2021,” reports... - February 17, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Dillehay Insurance Agency Receives Chamber Champion Award
St. Peter's agency owner Kyle Dillehay accepts award that recognizes his company's dedication to the Cottleville Weldon Spring Chamber of Commerce. - February 14, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance