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Consumer Interest in Long Term Care Insurance Surges
Interest in long term care insurance grew 18.3 percent in January 2013 according to a report by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 02, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HR BioTech Connect to Host Presentation on Performance Management
On Tuesday, February 12th from 8:30am to 10:30am, members of the HR BioTech Connect group will meet to learn how to improve their performance management efforts. The event, which will be attended by HR professionals in the BioTech and Life Sciences industries, will be hosted by a member of HR... - February 02, 2013 - CBG Benefits
CBG Benefits and Mintz Levin to Co-Host Seminar on Health Care Reform
CBG Benefits, a full-service employee benefits brokerage,and Mintz Levin, a multi-disciplinary law firm, will co-host a seminar on March 7th, 2013 to address employer’s concerns about the health care requirements under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The seminar,... - February 02, 2013 - CBG Benefits
Long Term Care Insurance Questions Women Should Ask
Women will soon pay 20-to-60 percent more for long term care insurance and those looking to lock in lower costs must ask important questions according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - February 01, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SIA Group Appoints John Lenzmeier as Territory Manager
Twenty-Five Year Management Veteran to Oversee Division of Full-Service Insurance Agency Belonging to National Alliance - January 31, 2013 - SIA Group
Long Term Care Insurance Sales Awards Entry Extended
The final date to enter the 2013 long term care insurance sales achievement awards has been extended by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - January 30, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Sompo Japan Foundation Provides Social Welfare “Overseas Grants” Grants Totaling 4 Million Yen for 6 Organizations in ASEAN Member Nations
Sompo Japan Foundation (President: Masatoshi Sato; hereinafter “the Foundation”), an organization to which Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter “Sompo Japan”) makes charitable contributions, extends “overseas grants” with an aim to... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
Sompo Japan Participates in Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot
Sompo Japan Insurance Inc. (President and CEO: Kengo Sakurada; hereinafter, “Sompo Japan”) announces that the company has joined the Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Pilot established by the World Bank (President: Jim Yong Kim). The program aims to reduce the natural disaster risks of... - January 29, 2013 - Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Insurance Inc.
AM Best Reafirms Group Benefit Services (GBS) Designation of "Expert Insurance Service Provider"
Group Benefit Services (GBS) announces today that AM Best, a worldwide insurance-rating and information agency with more than 100 years of history, reaffirms GBS prestigious designation of “Expert Insurance Service Provider.” This year marks the ninth (9th) consecutive year that GBS has... - January 28, 2013 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing Expands Operations Into Kansas City
Blvd Suites Corporate Housing, a leading provider of fully furnished, temporary apartments in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana, has expanded its operations, opening an office in Kansas City, Kansas. - January 28, 2013 - Blvd Suites Corporate Housing
2013 Long Term Care Insurance Tax Guide Available
The 2013 Guide To Tax Qualified Long Term Care Insurance has been made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 28, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
John G. Gaffney Earns Associate in Risk Management (ARM) Designation
John G. Gaffney earns designation as a Associate in Risk Management (ARM), a highly respected credential of the risk management and property-casualty insurance industry. - January 27, 2013 - Coverage Solutions Inc
zIngenuity Acquires Mortgage Guaranty Reinsurance Company
zIngenuity, Inc., a national provider of risk management and loss mitigation services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has acquired a mortgage guaranty captive reinsurance company domiciled in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”). The TCI acquisition is being renamed zInsureRe TCI,... - January 24, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Almanac Free Shipping Offer
Copies of the Long Term Care Insurance Almanac can be obtained with free shipping from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 24, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valuation Results of the Stiftung Warentest for Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Protection of the AGA International SA, Munich
The AGA International, which is one of the most important partners of the insurance MAWISTA, is a member of the Allianz Group. In the current financial test (Issue 2/2013), the AGA International has received extremely positive results from a study by Stiftung Warentest for trip cancellation... - January 23, 2013 - MAWISTA
Obama's Presidential Impact on Long Term Care Insurance
As President Obama begins his second term in office a leading long term care insurance expert speculates on the industry's next four years. - January 23, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Soft Tissue Injuries Result in a $450,000 Patient Settlement Through the Detailed Documentation of TeamCare Medical and Dr. Tim Kern
Dr. Timothy Kern, Clinical Director of TeamCare Medical Centers, and the Medical Director at the facilities have decades of expertise supporting injury claims in the diagnosis, documentation, treatment and trial testimony for personal injury patients. - January 22, 2013 - TeamCare Medical
Medicaid Funding Shortfalls Will Propel Long Term Care Insurance Growth
Medicaid underpayments to nursing homes exceeded $7 billion in 2012, the largest ever, which will propel awareness of the importance of long term care insurance predicts leading expert. - January 20, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Asset Level Defines Long Term Care Insurance Market
A new study reveals 30 percent of Americans have savings and investment levels that make them viable prospects for long term care insurance. - January 19, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction May be Overlooked
Twenty million Americans over age 65 will file tax returns and are reminded that long term care insurance premiums may be an overlooked tax deduction. - January 18, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ISA CEO Howard Siegel Appointed to Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Board
Howard Siegel, CEO of Irwin Siegel Agency Appointed as Governing Board Member and Treasurer for a newly formed Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Bronx, NY. - January 18, 2013 - Irwin Siegel Agency
Beacon Insurance Group Partners for Seminar on the Affordable Care Act and the Affects on Small Business
South Carolina Insurance Agency, Beacon Insurance Group, partners with JCM Insurance Solutions and Carolina Care Plan for an informational seminar on how the Affordable Care Act pertains to small businesses. - January 17, 2013 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.
Long Term Care Insurance Association Launches Electronic Brochure Line
A new line of electronic brochures focused on long term care planning and long term care insurance has been launched by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - January 17, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Los Angeles County Health Insurance Expert Steven Driss Available to Discuss Crucial Decisions Facing Business Owners While Transitioning to ObamaCare
Steven Driss is available as an expert source to discuss vital aspects of the new laws that business owners need to consider, as well as steps they need to be taking now to prevent penalties in the future. - January 16, 2013 - Lifeline Employee Benefits
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Offers Advice to New Federal Commission
Recommendations from the new federal Long Term Care commission will hopefully provide realistic and adoptable solutions notes the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director. - January 15, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Katy Insurance Agent Shows Cyclists How to Save Money on Motorcycle Insurance Premiums
Insurance Agency Texas says taking these simple steps could help motor cyclists enjoy their lifestyle and still save a bundle on monthly premiums. - January 13, 2013 - Insurance Agency Texas
John Burns Named National Account Executive for TPA Alternative Service Concepts Orlando, FL Operations
Full-service workers’ compensation and property & casualty third party claims administrator Alternative Service Concepts hires Mr. John Burns from Preferred Medical Network, a pharmacy benefits management company serving all Florida clients and new clients. - January 13, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
Home Care Providers Connect with Long Term Care Insurance Prospects
Two of the nation's leading home care providers are connecting with consumers seeking long term care insurance information from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 12, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
HUB International Acquires Intercare Insurance Solutions
Hub International Limited (Hub) announced today that it has acquired Intercare Insurance Solutions, Inc. (Intercare), a San Diego, California-based insurance brokerage firm. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Intercare will become part of the California operations of Hub International Insurance Services (Hub California). - January 12, 2013 - HUB International - West Region
Katy Auto Insurance Agent Cautions Texas Drives Against Forgoing Auto Insurance in 2013
Insurance Agency Texas says refusing to buy auto insurance in the New Year is the same as asking for disaster. - January 12, 2013 - Insurance Agency Texas
Employer Long Term Care Insurance Section Launched on Association Website
A new section addressing employer group long term care insurance has been added to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 11, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
InsurancePlanning101.com Adds Term Life Insurance Rates to Site
InsurancePlanning101.com, an Independent Agency in California, utilizes computer program to research 100+ companies for the lowest rates with the best companies. - January 11, 2013 - InsurancePlanning101.com
New Day Underwriting Managers Unveils Redesigned Website as Informational Resource for Commercial Brokers and Agents
Updated Website Provides Single-point Access & Risk Management Guidance for Latest Construction-Related Professional & Environmental Liability Insurance Options - January 10, 2013 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Queen Street America Reshapes Traditional Insurance Model with Focus on Women, Simplicity and Financial Empowerment; Sales Representatives Sought Nationwide
Queen Street America LLC (QSA) is a newly formed national marketing company created to share the QSA Plan with cancer-concerned consumers while also providing a rewarding professional opportunity to women across the country. QSA markets the QSA Plan, a lump sum internal cancer insurance policy to help women and families manage the unanticipated expenses associated with cancer. QSA also provides a professional path for entrepreneurial women seeking income with schedule flexibility. - January 10, 2013 - Queen Street America
Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards Open for Entries
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is accepting entries for the 11th national Long Term Care Insurance Sales Achievement Awards. - January 10, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bonding Agency Offers Bank Customers Deposit Protection as Feds Abandon Unlimited FDIC Insurance
Surety Advisors, LLC, an independent bonding and insurance agency, is offering private excess deposit insurance as an alternative replacement to the unlimited FDIC deposit protection instituted during the global financial crisis, renewed under Dodd-Frank and discontinued December 31, 2012. J. Mark... - January 09, 2013 - J.M. Strange & Company
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Achieves Milestone
As more consumers investigate the benefits and cost for long term care insurance, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website reports achieving a significant industry milestone. - January 09, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Association Website Explains New Tax Deductibility Limits
The new 2013 tax deductibility limits and rules for long term care insurance policies are now outlined on the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance website. - January 07, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gender-Based Long Term Care Insurance Pricing Set to Take Effect
The first long term care insurance policies that will cost more for women than men are set to become available in early 2013. The change creates a final buying opportunity, acknowledges the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 06, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Family Heritage Insurance Welcomes Queen Street America
Family Heritage Life Insurance Company of America announces that it has joined in a marketing agreement with Queen Street America. - January 05, 2013 - Family Heritage Life Insurance Company
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program Repealed by Congress
The Federal long term care insurance program known as the CLASS Act was formally repealed. New commission will study issue reports director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 05, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2013 Tax Changes Impact Long Term Care Insurance
Starting in 2013 individuals may be able to deduct more of the cost for long term care insurance according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2013 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Grant Barra on Behalf of Barra & Associates Received the Top Producing General Agency Award Named by Assurant Health in 2013
The award was given to the Oak Brook, Illinois-based insurance brokerage based on the company’s annual sales with Assurant Health. Overall in 2012, Barra & Associates had an annual sales volume more than doubling 2011. Barra & Associates is continually listening to top producers,... - January 01, 2013 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Pittsburgh’s Henderson Brothers, Inc., Hires George Heigel and Amanda Hohenberger
George Heigel joins employee benefits division while Amanda Hohenberger returns to firm in small business division. - December 30, 2012 - Henderson Brothers, Inc.
Low Interest Rates Affect Long Term Care Insurance Pricing
The Federal Reserve's policy of maintaining historically low interest rates has resulted in increased pricing for long-term care insurance reports a leading industry expert. "In 1990 7-year U.S. Treasuries yielded as much as 9.12 percent, and today they yield around 1.2 percent,"... - December 30, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Eldercare Spending to Rise; More Americans Will Buy Long Term Care Insurance
Spending on eldercare services including home care and nursing care are expected to grow 5.2 percent through 2016 and the purchase of long term care insurance will also increase according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 26, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Conference Sponsors Sought
The sixth national Medicare Supplement Insurance conference organized by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance is seeking interested sponsors. - December 21, 2012 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes Recovered $165,000 from Lapsed Life Insurance Policy
The Center for Life Insurance Disputes helped a life insurance policy holder recover thousands of dollars in overpaid premium charges. - December 20, 2012 - The Center for Life Insurance Disputes
Satori World Medical Releases New Video on Medical Travel
Animated video provides information on growing medical travel industry - December 20, 2012 - Satori World Medical
Long Term Care Insurance Group Sales Predicted to Grow in 2013
More employers are expected to offer long term care insurance protection to their employees, predicts leading insurance industry expert. - December 19, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance