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Medicare Supplement Association Posts Final 2017 National Conference Program
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has posted the final program for the 2017 National Medigap industry conference taking place next April in Dallas. - November 30, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Advisor System Helps Financial Service Professionals Advise Student Loan Borrowers on Complex Repayment Strategies
The Certified Student Loan Advisor Board of Standards provides a comprehensive business development system for financial professionals. The program helps them build new business by adding student debt advising services to help clients overcome the challenges many borrowers experience in deciding the best repayment plan. - November 28, 2016 - CSLA
BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. - the Market Leaders for Careless Driving Insurance
Barrie, ON-based insurance company, BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. are now offering a comprehensive careless driving insurance service. The company’s service is specifically designed for those that are considered high risk within the insurance marketplace, and will place the full weight of the company’s resources behind the driver as they seek an affordable coverage product. - November 26, 2016 - BeWiser Insurance Brokers
Mercy Hospital Springfield Earns Global Healthcare Accreditation
Mercy Hospital Springfield, part of the fifth largest Catholic health systems in the nation, is awarded a three-year term of accreditation from the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program for its Medical Destination Program. For self-funded employers seeking to offer employees access to better... - November 23, 2016 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
It’s What You Need: NAPHIA Releases 2016 Industry Insiders’ Report
This latest version of Industry Insiders’ Report is full of exclusive research, market metrics and private data from NAPHIA’s 2016 State of the Industry Report, as well as never-before shared gross written premiums from individual NAPHIA member-companies. This is information on companies and their performance that is not available anywhere else. - November 22, 2016 - NAPHIA - North American Pet Health Insurance Association
Surety Supported Jobs on the Rise
The recent election ballots had billions of dollars of proposed expenditure bonds for the building and maintenance of schools, roads and public facilities that passed. This is a big opportunity for companies that have Surety Bonding Support to go after publicly funded projects. - November 22, 2016 - South Coast Surety
FreeMedSuppQuotes Launches Website in Response to Growing Medigap Demand
FreeMedSuppQuotes launches its website to accommodate the growing demand of Medicare Supplement insurance. - November 21, 2016 - FreeMedSuppQuotes
Mavon Insurance Celebrates 100 Years of Insuring Tomorrows
Mavon Insurance is proud to celebrate its 100th anniversary as a family owned managing general agency representing many of the industry’s most respected insurance companies. - November 19, 2016 - Mavon Insurance
Long-Term Care Association Offers Discount to MDRT Applicants
To help grow sales of long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special discount to agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable. - November 19, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Hires, Promotes Team Members
St. Louis insurance agency adds to growing company. - November 18, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
AAMSI Announces Free Passes to National Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit
Access passes to the free insurance agent conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance were made available starting today. - November 18, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Jeff Slivka of New Day Underwriting Managers Honored with Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, President of New Day Underwriting Managers, was recently honored with the Words of Wisdom (WOW) Award at the 36th IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in Orlando, Florida. The award is provided annually to conference speakers for their outstanding contribution to the construction... - November 17, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
C-Risk Launches C-Risk.net Website for Risk Management Consulting Company
C-Risk announced the launch of the www.c-risk.net website to promote a variety of risk management advisory and consulting services for the construction industry. - November 15, 2016 - C-Risk, LLC
Leathers Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
California, Mo. agency owner brings more than a decade of experience to his new company. - November 13, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Alternative Service Concepts' President, Glenn Backus to Co-Present Session at National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo
Workers' Compensation TPA to co-present “Takeaways From Alsco Inc.’s Strategy for Workers’ Compensation Litigation.” This topic will take place at the 25th Annual National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo in New Orleans, November 30 - December 2. - November 13, 2016 - Alternative Service Concepts
Latest Jobs Report Points to Need for IncomeAssure®
IncomeAssure is a form of supplemental unemployment insurance. - November 12, 2016 - IncomeAssure
The Houston Chronicle Names First Service Credit Union One of Top 100 Places to Work
Houston's First Service CU was named a top workplace for the fourth consecutive year. - November 11, 2016 - First Service Credit Union
Super Lawyers Honors Christopher Gaughan, Casey Connealy and Christina Knopke from Overland Park Law Firm, Gaughan & Connealy
Casey Connealy and Christina Knopke have been selected to the 2016 Kansas Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Christopher M. Gaughan has been selected to the 2016 Kansas Super... - November 05, 2016 - Gaughan & Connealy
Grant Barra of Barra & Associates Announces the Appointment of Two New Agency Directors
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC (BARRA) recently announced today the expansion of its executive leadership team and the appointment of Timothy Jones and Sunny Bhawnani as Agency Directors to fill the vacancy created as a result of such expansion. Timothy Jones and Sunny Bhawnani will report to Sr. Partner Michael Dobek. - November 04, 2016 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Lauren Hill Joins New Day Underwriting Managers as Account Manager
Lauren Hill has joined New Day Underwriting Managers, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages, as an account manager within the Construction Group. She will work with the company’s nationwide network of agents,... - November 03, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Offers Free Guide to Tax Deductible LTC Insurance
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special offer in November to support Long-Term Care Awareness Month. - November 03, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Reports Record Consumer Inquiries
The number of consumers seeking information during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment season has increased according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Updates Tax Deduction Limits for Consumers
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has updated the organization's website with the just-announced increased tax deduction limits for consumers who own or purchase tax-qualified long-term care insurance policies, - November 02, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC Now Serving Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Real estate title insurance and settlement services experts join forces to create Boardwalk Settlement Services to serve the Jersey Shore. - November 01, 2016 - Boardwalk Settlement Services, LLC
Havertown Financial Planner Honored with Qualifying and Life Membership Status from the Million Dollar Round Table
Compass Financial Solutions CEO Patrick Lyman was rewarded for professional, ethical, successful insurance sales this year by qualifying for the Million Dollar Round Table’s Qualifying and Life Member status after a decade of maintaining both the sales and ethical standards of this exclusive... - October 30, 2016 - Compass Financial Solutions
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Video Promotes Agent Directory
A new video promotes the nation's leading Find A Medicare Supplement Agent online directory offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 30, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance and Benefits Promotes Two Employees
Team members earn promotions at St. Louis insurance agency. - October 29, 2016 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Exigis Sponsors 2016 CGCS Chief Financial Officers Conference
For the second year, Exigis will sponsor the Council of the Great City Schools 2016 Chief Financial Officers Conference in San Antonio, TX. - October 28, 2016 - Exigis, LLC.
Willis Programs Offers Franchise Car Dealer Insurance
Willis Programs serves commercial insurance brokers throughout the United States. With over 30 unique insurance programs, Willis Programs serves a range of businesses, from auto dealers to well drillers. - October 28, 2016 - Willis Programs
Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales Training Video Library to be Created
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to launch a significantly expanded online library of sales and marketing training agent videos. - October 27, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Hires New Producer
Jackson, Mo. agency hires new employee. - October 26, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
DeCotis Insurance Associates Welcomes New Team Member Carissa Olink to Providence Office
DeCotis Insurance Associates welcomes the recent addition of Carissa Olink to their Providence office. Carissa joins the surplus and specialty insurance agency as a Sales Producer, adding her extensive 10 years of insurance experience to the organization. - October 22, 2016 - DeCotis Insurance
Jesilyn Ippolito Named Consultant in Construction Group at New Day Underwriting Managers
Jesilyn Ippolito has been named a consultant within the Construction Group of New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for providing New Day’s agents and their... - October 20, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Exhibitor Discount Ends Soon, Reports AAMSI
The special discount offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance to companies who are first time exhibitors at the organization's national conference ends shortly. - October 19, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Announces Robert Rayo Elected President
At the October 13, 2016 annual Employee Owner Shareholders Meeting, Robert J. Rayo was named President of Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. - October 18, 2016 - Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Delaware-Based Insurance You Keep, LLC Launches New Website - Offers Information on Medicare Open Enrollment
Insurance brokers Joe and Mercedes Ritter are excited about their new website and look forward to answering questions about Medicare open enrollment. - October 17, 2016 - Insurance You Keep LLC
National Advisory Center Releases New Short-Term Care Insurance Consumer Video
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information released a new consumer video explaining the benefits offered from purchasing a short-term care insurance policy. - October 15, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
GBS Partners with Teladoc for Telehealth Services
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces their partnership with Teladoc, Inc. - October 10, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Insurance Agents Still Overlooking the Short-Term Care Insurance Option Reports AALTCI Director
Too many insurance agents trying to convince clients to plan for long-term care are overlooking the importance of affordable options reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome. - October 07, 2016 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Linda Babiak Named Construction Group Account Manager at New Day Underwriting Managers
Linda Babiak has been named an account manager within the Construction Group at New Day Underwriting Managers LLC, a leading specialty intermediary of environmental and construction-related professional liability insurance coverages. She is responsible for providing detailed risk management and... - October 06, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Find a Medicare Supplement Insurance Agent Online Directory Expanded by AAMSI
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans to expand its online Find An Afgent Directory to accommodate anticipated increased consumer inquiries during Medicare Open Enrollment. - October 06, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2017 Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Posted Online Reports AAMSI
The program for the Ninth National Medicare Supplement Insurance Industry Summit was announced and posted online today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - October 02, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
First Short-Term Care Insurance National Conference Announced by Advisory Center
The National Advisory Center for Short Term Care Information announced plans for the first national short-term care insurance industry conference. The 3-day event will take place April 2017 in Dallas, TX. - October 01, 2016 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Promotes Team Member
Employee also worked for sister company, POWERS Insurance and Benefits - October 01, 2016 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Jules Staten Joins TPA Alternative Service Concepts as National Account Executive
Workers' compensation and property and casualty third party administrator has hired Mr. Jules Staten of Arlington, Texas to serve the southwest region, including Texas and Oklahoma. - September 30, 2016 - Alternative Service Concepts
Tina Lee Promoted to Claims Supervisor for TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Workers' compensation and property & liability third party administrator promotes senior claim adjuster to claims supervisor. - September 29, 2016 - Alternative Service Concepts
Prestar Inspection Services Announces Name Change
Insurance Appraisal Company Changes Name to Align with Growing Offerings - September 29, 2016 - Prestar Services
Dallas Selected as Site for AAMSI's 2017 Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance conference organizing committee has announced the 2017 national conference will take place in Dallas, Texas. - September 29, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAMSI Posts List of Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Exhibitors for 2017 National Medigap Summit
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has just posted the initial listing of companies committed to exhibiting at the 2017 National Medigap Summit. - September 28, 2016 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New Day Underwriting Managers Named to Inc. 5000
Leading Specialty Intermediary Ranks Among America’s Fastest-growing Privately-held Companies for Third Straight Year. - September 27, 2016 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice