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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
2023 Overseas Adventure Travel Discount Offer Announced by AALTCI Director
A special $1,000 savings has just been promoted to insurance agents and advisors by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. According to Jesse Slome, director of the AALTCI, the special coupon code will enable those booking new land tours or cruises to receive a $1,000 credit. The... - February 13, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Suracy Insurance Agency Relocates Headquarters to Chagrin Valley in Bainbridge Township
Suracy Insurance Agency (Suracy) announced the relocation of its headquarters from Solon, OH to Bainbridge Township, OH in the Chagrin Valley. This move will allow for enhanced collaboration across teams to support expanding services and brings another business to the Chagrin Valley area. - February 11, 2023 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
CENSON Adds Precision Health for Remote Patient Monitoring
AI supported Remote Precision Medicine is an innovative approach that uses information about an individual’s genomic, environmental and lifestyle information to guide decisions related to their medical management. - February 10, 2023 - CENSON Health
Brett Estep Announced as President & COO at Insured Nomads
Insured Nomads, a leading insurtech/traveltech for insurance covering modern companies, remote workers, expats and travelers, announces the appointment of Brett Estep as President & COO. Brett joined the team two years ago as VP of Partnerships and co-founder and has led strategic initiatives that has led to global growth. - February 09, 2023 - Insured Nomads
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranks #1 in America for Major Orthopedic Care
The nation's top orthopedic hospital is located in the middle of one of America's biggest tourist destinations, the Black Hills of South Dakota. Many of the surgeons and staff are from South Dakota, and people from nearly every state seek out the high quality care and memorable patient experience BHSH delivers. - February 08, 2023 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Mayuri Rastogi Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Mayuri Rastogi has joined RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP) as an account manager. 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 and... - February 07, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Black Hills Surgical Hospital Ranked #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery
Black Hills Surgical Hospital (BHSH) has been ranked as the #1 Hospital in the Nation for Major Orthopedic Surgery for Medical Excellence by CareChex® for 2023. This award and ranking is based on comprehensive quality scoring that compares inpatient performance across general, acute and... - February 02, 2023 - Black Hills Surgical Hospital
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers is Now Operating as Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Kolmac Outpatient Recovery Centers is proud to be celebrating 50 years of service treating those struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. Staffed with a comprehensive treatment team consisting of Licensed Therapists, Certified Addictions Counselors,... - February 02, 2023 - Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Canopy Wellbeing Launches Innovative Virtual Care Navigator (VCN)
One of the nation’s largest and most progressive employee wellbeing healthcare providers, Canopy, has launched the Virtual Care Navigator (VCN). The VCN digitally guides members to the appropriate level of care based on their needs. - February 01, 2023 - Canopy
Miller Mid-America Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Shawn Miller previously served in the Air Force for 23 years before retiring. - January 28, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Renews MDRT Discount Membership Offer
A special discount for agents joining or renewing their Million Dollar Roundtable membership has been renewed for 2023 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "The best way to grow long-term care insurance market penetration in the United States is to have as many passionate... - January 22, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Intros First 2023 Agent Tools
The first round in a series of generic 2023 marketing tools for Medicare insurance agents and brokers has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare insurance is now truly a David versus Goliath story with local agents the David in the... - January 14, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Impact of Secure Act and Long-Term Care Insurance Provisions Discussed
The SECURE Act 2.0 was signed into law on December 29, 2022. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance one provision contained within the new measure benefits those considering the purchase of LTC insurance. “Any legislative action designed to make long-term care... - January 13, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Kim Berendt to Assistant Vice President Effective 1/2/2023
Sallop Insurance Inc., a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston, MA, with over 60 years of experience working in Miscellaneous Healthcare Facilities, Organ and Tissue Procurement/Processing organization(s) and Medical Device Manufacturers, is pleased to announce that Kim Berendt has been... - January 11, 2023 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
Tieffel Insurance Agency Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Agency owner Ryan Tieffel brings nearly 10 years of experience to his new business. - January 11, 2023 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Insurance Agents Advised to Target 36 Million Seniors with Original Medicare
The continued onslaught of Medicare Advantage focused television ads should indicate to insurance brokers that a viable market exists, suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Some 64 million Americans have Medicare and 36 million have Original... - January 08, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
B.E.S.T. CE Courses Updated for 2023
As a premier insurance and financial CE provider, B.E.S.T. assist professionals in meeting their mandatory CE requirements, increase their knowledge and competency by providing up-to-date and effective courses. - January 06, 2023 - Broker Educational Sales & Training, Inc.
AAMSI Urges Medicare Insurance Agents to Educate Seniors About Medicare's General Enrollment Period
January 1 marked the start of Medicare’s General Enrollment Period. An important change can benefit seniors reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). It’s an opportunity for insurance agents to educate and assist their senior clients. “The... - January 06, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires New Producer
Scott Reed brings more than 20 years of insurance experience to one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - January 06, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Insurance: Lowest Available Medigap Plan G Rates Reported by AAMSI
A woman turning 65 in Iowa can purchase a comprehensive Medigap insurance plan for $79-per month. If she lives in Manhattan, NY, comparable coverage costs $278 according to a report just published by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare is a national... - January 05, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Reaches Milestone
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) announced that it has achieved a targeted milestone. “I am pleased to report that for the first time over 100,000 individuals visited the Association’s website during 2022,” reports Jesse Slome, director of the... - January 03, 2023 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Appoints Commercial Account Manager
Rachel Poteet brings vast sales and management experience to one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - December 21, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Huckleberry Announces Partnership with Tillful to Benefit U.S. Microbusinesses, Entrepreneurs
Official announcement of Huckleberry's partnership with Tillful. - December 20, 2022 - Huckleberry
Texas Medigap Insurance Rates Continue to Vary Reports AAMSI
Seniors turning age 65 in Texas will still face a wide spread in costs for Medigap coverage according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Our 2023 Price Index reports that a Dallas man turning 65 can pay from a low of $112 monthly to as much as $312 for... - December 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAMSI Shares Senate Report That Slams Medicare Advantage Marketing
A report from the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance cites complaints about private sector marketing for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans more than doubled from 2020 to 2021. “The report goes into detail about problems with the television ads featuring celebrity endorsements among other... - December 18, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Commercial Risk Manager
Keith Goode will handle commercial accounts in Colorado for one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - December 17, 2022 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Medicare Information Center Launched by Association
An online center designed to provide seniors with the most relevant Medicare information was launched today by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “There’s so much Medicare material scattered across the Internet that our plan is to have one place where... - December 17, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Partners with NARSSA
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI) has announced a special partnership with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts (NARSSA). “Our two organizations both work to educate consumers and support insurance professionals,” states Jesse... - December 15, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Reports Significant AEP Increase in Website Traffic
A record number of consumers visited the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance’s website during the just-concluded Medicare Open Enrollment period. “Website traffic increased 19% during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) compared to last year’s... - December 11, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Prescription Savings Tip for Seniors with Medicare Drug Plans Suggested by AAMSI
Seniors with stand-alone Medicare drug plan coverage have a little-known opportunity to save suggests the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Some 23 million seniors have Medicare Part D drug plan coverage and many can expect to pay more for their medications... - December 10, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT Specialty Senior Executives Address Environmental & Construction-Related Liability & Insurance Trends at 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, the President of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), headed a trio of RT ECP presenters, who addressed the latest industry-related exposures, liability and risk management trends at the 42nd IRMI Construction Risk Conference held at The... - December 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medicare Insurance Agents Scramble During Last Week of Open Enrollment Reports AAMSI
Medicare agents are gearing up for a hectic final week of Medicare Open Enrollment according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The number of seniors searching online for a local Medicare insurance agent during Open Enrollment is up 16% over last... - December 03, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Welcomes Jim McGlauflin as Regional Vice President
McGlauflin will lead business development in Eastern New York. - December 02, 2022 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increase Data Shared by Association
Updated information focused on long-term care insurance rate increases has been shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Inflation is not the cause of rate increases," cites Jesse Slome, director of the organization. “There are a variety of factors that... - November 10, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Association Promotes Discount Code for Single Women Booking International Tours
American women rank first in solo traveling with over 70 percent of women taking solo vacations according to the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “More older women have traveled alone or are planning to travel alone in 2023,” states Jesse Slome,... - November 09, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
RT ECP Introduces Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Quoting Program
The Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (ECP) of RT Specialty has introduced a Pollution Legal Liability (PLL) Quoting Program that provides agents, brokers and their customers with expedient coverage for the discovery of new pollution conditions at fixed locations. Offered by... - November 08, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan Rated a 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plan by CMS for the Second Year in a Row
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan with a 5 out of 5-star rating for 2023. This accolade is the second year in a row AultCare's PrimeTime Health Plan has received the highest quality rating. - November 08, 2022 - AultCare
Woodland Insurance Agency Joins SAN Group
Massachusetts agency has been a thriving presence in the community for nearly 40 years. - November 07, 2022 - SAN Group
Medicare Insurance Association Plans Launch of Facebook Initiative for Agents
Over half of Baby Bookers currently utilize Facebook as a source for financial information according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Facebook is the primary social media platform used by seniors when it comes to financial-related matters,”... - November 07, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Phoenix Seniors Have Most Medicare Drug Plan Choice Reports AAMSI
Seniors in Phoenix have the most stand-alone Medicare drug plans available for 2023 according to an analysis conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Once a year Medicare encourages individuals to review their coverage because plans change starting... - November 04, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Echelon Financial Announces the Launch of Their New Website, EchelonFinancial.com, and the "Keep Austin Wealthy" Blog
Retirement Planning for Individuals and Couples Over Age 50. - November 03, 2022 - Echelon Financial
Lead Generation World Launches Lead Buyer Certification Program
The LGW Lead Buyer Certification Program is an ongoing learning curriculum through designated conference and webinar sessions that will ensure lead buyers have the knowledge to be successful with buying and generating leads. - November 02, 2022 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Provides Free Awareness Month Banners
National Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) kicks off next week. To help insurance professionals create awareness the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is releasing a series of social media banners. "A grassroots effort focused on consumers is vital and that’s why... - October 29, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Seniors Taking Prescription Drugs Need to Check 2023 Medicare Drug Plans Advises AAMSI
Prices for a record number of prescription drugs increased in 2022 according to data reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Most drug plans renew once a year in January at which time they can charge more for various medications,” explains Jesse... - October 28, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Association Medicare Drug Plan Online Comparison Tool Sees Record Usage
A record number of consumers are accessing an online Medicare drug plan comparison tool made available by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Millions of seniors have the opportunity to switch Medicare drug plans during Medicare Open Enrollment,” shares... - October 27, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance