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Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Data Shared by Association
An analysis of over 5,000 long-term care insurance found that 80 was the mean age at time of claim according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "People understand why they may need long-term care insurance," states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - January 23, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Launches 2022 Selling Medicare Insurance Video Package
A series of 72 videos designed to help agents selling Medicare insurance solutions has been launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Many of the nation’s leading Medicare sales and lead generation experts have spoken at the Association’s National... - January 22, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Medicare Supplement Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement Insurance Price Index has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The analysis reports the lowest and highest Medigap Plan G costs for men and women who are age 65. “A 65-year-old woman in Dallas could pay as little as $99.24... - January 21, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
New York City Medicare Supplement 2022 Price Index Released by AAMSI
The 2022 Medicare Supplement insurance Price Index for New York City has been released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The range of costs for a New York City man or woman turning age 65 is significant,” states Jesse Slome, director of AAMSI, the Medicare... - January 20, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Discount E&O Plan for New Insurance Agents Announced by AAMSI
A low-cost errors and omissions insurance policy to benefit new insurance agents is being offered by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Saving money is especially important for new life and health agents,” states Jesse Slome, director of the organization. - January 19, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Part B Deductible Historical Growth Reported by AAMSI
The Medicare Part B deductible has increased from $60-a-year in 1975 to the current $233 reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Medicare is complex with many moving parts,” states Jesse Slome, director of the Medicare advocacy organization. “Our goal... - January 17, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Connectiv Holdings and Insurance Forums Acquire National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference
Two highly regarded, insurance industry focused companies announced today the acquisition of the National Medicare Insurance Industry Conference created by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The annual conference is recognized as the leading national event for the Medicare... - January 15, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Policies Expected to Grow Slightly Predicts AAMSI
The number of Americans with Medicare Supplement insurance is expected to grow slightly in 2022 according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “The data and the best minds in the industry look for nominal growth in 2022,” states Jesse Slome, director... - January 14, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Medicare Insurance Statistics Reported by Association
The latest data and statistics regarding Medicare Supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans for 2022 will be reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “Consumers and insurance professionals want one concise resource where they can find pertinent... - January 13, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Supplement Plan G is Top Choice Among Turning-65 Seniors Reports AAMSI
More than half of seniors turning 65 in 2021 who purchased Medicare Supplement insurance opted for Plan G according a new report released by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Plan G was the top choice followed by Plan N among seniors age 65 and opting for... - January 12, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires New Account Executive
Gracie Diaz brings five years of insurance experience to English and Spanish speaking clientele. - January 12, 2022 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Seniors Turn to Association Directory for Local Medicare Advantage Agents
A study conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance found that an increasing number of seniors utilize the organization’s directory to connect with Medicare Advantage agents. “Many consumers especially those turning 65 do not differentiate between the... - January 09, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
2022 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The annual price index for new long-term care insurance policies was published today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Prices for new long-term care insurance have remained stable,” reports Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. The annual report... - January 07, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT ECP’s Annual Market Update Identifies Strategies for Overcoming Construction Industry Risks & Challenges
RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently released its 2022 Market Update to help agents and brokers nationwide better understand the state of today’s commercial construction marketplace and the strategies needed to overcome the risks,... - January 06, 2022 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Discount E&O for New Agents Offered by Medicare Insurance Association
Discounted Errors and Omissions insurance coverage is now being made available through the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The discounted coverage can be a huge benefit to the many insurance agents who are joining the business to sell Medicare insurance,”... - January 06, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Home Care Provider Ad Opportunities Announced by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
National and regional home care services are being offered a special opportunity to reach consumers via the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance’s website. "The vast majority of consumers want and receive long-term care in their own home,” explains Jesse Slome,... - January 05, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Extends Overseas Adventure Travel Discount Offer for 2022
The special discount offer program with leading tour organizers was extended for 2022 by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “We know that our members and seniors who like to travel also like to save,” says Jesse Slome, AALTCI’s director. “We are... - January 03, 2022 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AAMSI Survey Finds Leading Medicare Insurance Agents Offer Both MA and Medigap
A survey of leading Medicare insurance professionals finds the vast majority now offer both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement solutions. The survey was conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “It’s hard to overlook the fact that 26 million... - January 02, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Insurance Association Launches 2022 Open Enrollment Awareness Effort
A campaign to educate 26 million Americans with Medicare Advantage coverage is being launched by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “Medicare has a second, little-known open enrollment period that begins January 1st,” states Jesse Slome, director of the... - January 01, 2022 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Announces Nine Scholarship Recipients
Insurance alliance partners with The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis and Travelers Foundation to present scholarships to rural residents. - December 31, 2021 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Lifeboat Ventures Selects Founder Institute Graduates to Lead ADU Works
Lifeboat Ventures is pleased to announce that two Founder Institute alumni have been selected to lead the recently launched startup, ADU Works, under the Lifeboat Ventures studio. ADU Works, a startup focused on bridging the housing gap through Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s)s, is now led... - December 31, 2021 - Lifeboat Ventures
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid in 2021 Grow by $700 Million Reports AALTCI
The nation’s long-term care insurers paid out $12.3 Billion in claims during 2021. That represents a significant increase over prior years according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Take note if you doubt the value of long-term care insurance... - December 29, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Three States Add Medigap Insurance Birthday Rule Benefits Reports AAMSI
Three states are making available a significant benefit for seniors with Medicare Supplement insurance starting January 1 reports the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. “The Medigap birthday rule will now be available to seniors in Illinois, Nevada and Idaho,”... - December 25, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Medicare Advantage Plans Increasingly Cover In-Home Support Reports Insurance Association
An increasing number of Medicare Advantage health plans are offering in-home service benefits according to the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance (AAMSI). “There is clearly a shift taking place that impacts both long-term care and Medicare insurance,” declares Jesse... - December 23, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Top-10 States Reported by AALTCI
California remains the state with the most individuals covered by a long-term care insurance policy according to the latest data shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Just over 600,000 Californians have a traditional long-term care insurance policy,” cites... - December 22, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
empatiX Consulting Celebrates One Year Redefining Market Research, UX & Customer Experience
Bringing Human-Centered Advisory to the Market - December 20, 2021 - Empatix Consulting
Washington’s Long-Term Care Insurance Program Put on Hold
The Washington State long-term care program was put on hold today according to information shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Governor Inslee and the state’s legislative leaders agreed to delay the WA Cares payroll tax on employees,” shared Jesse... - December 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Lifeboat Ventures Launches ADU Works, a Startup Focusing on Bridging the Housing Gap Through ADUs
Lifeboat Ventures today announced that its venture studio has launched ADU Works, a startup developing a one-stop web solution to manage the entire Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) building process from securing permits through final inspection. ADU Works offers all homeowners the opportunity to earn... - December 18, 2021 - Lifeboat Ventures
Top Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Shared by AALTCI
The nation’s 10 largest long-term care insurance companies have over 73 percent of all covered lives according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “A relatively few companies account for the majority of in force policies,” reports Jesse Slome, director of... - December 17, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Amid Strategic Growth, Encompass Agency Announces Rebrand
Unveils logo redesign, new agency location, and launch of satellite office. - December 17, 2021 - SAN Group
Lifeboat Ventures Announces 1st Closing
Half Moon Bay, California – Lifeboat Ventures, a venture fund and studio for disaster impact mitigation software startups, announced first closing for its LV Disaster Impact Fund I LLC. Lifeboat Ventures was part of the first cohort of venture funds launched as part of VC lab program at... - December 16, 2021 - Lifeboat Ventures
Record Medicare Insurance Leads Generated by Association During Open Enrollment
A record number of Medicare insurance leads for agents were generated by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance during the just concluded Medicare Open Enrollment. “The number of consumers utilizing the Association’s national online directory grew significantly this... - December 16, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Berkley Design Professional’s BDP Risk® Learning Management System Wins Both Gold and Silver 2021 Brandon Hall Group Awards
The BDP Risk® Learning Management System (LMS) from Berkley Design Professional (BDP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has won the Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Learning for the third consecutive year. This year’s Silver Award within the “Best... - December 15, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Dynamic Healthcare Systems Provides Conformity to Health Plans Amid CMS’ Chart Review Reject Edit Software Improvements
Effective November 5, 2021, CMS introduced an edit to determine if submitted records are duplicates based on several data elements. - December 15, 2021 - Dynamic Healthcare Systems
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Website Traffic Grows 61 Percent During AEP
The number of consumers visiting the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance website during Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment increased significantly compared to the prior year. "Website traffic increased 61.75 percent compared to last year’s Medicare Open... - December 11, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SAN Group Concludes Successful Series of Regional Meetings
Nearly 250 attendees reconnect in-person over series of five events. - December 10, 2021 - SAN Group
AALTCI Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability for Men
A 65-year-old man who lives to age 90 faces a 51 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. A woman living to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood. "Living a long life comes with the increased risk of needing long-term... - December 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ELS Vision Wealth Management, PLLC & RAM Financial Group Merge to Provide Expanded Financial Services
Lincoln Financial Advisors Will Serve as Firm’s Broker-Dealer - December 09, 2021 - ELS Vision Wealth Management
Jones Lowry Adds New Director
Jones Lowry, a national wealth transfer and insurance planning firm with offices in New York, Jacksonville, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, announced that Jeff Newman, MBA, has joined the firm as a director. He is responsible for design, implementation and management of wealth transfer... - December 08, 2021 - Jones Lowry
SAN Group Welcomes Toni DuBois Agency, LLC
Buffalo, NY insurance agency becomes newest member of the alliance. - December 04, 2021 - SAN Group
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Probability Reported by Association
A 65-year-old woman who lives to age 90 faces a 58 percent likelihood of needing long-term care according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you live a long life the risk of needing long-term care increases dramatically," shares Jesse Slome, director of the... - December 03, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Celebrates Its 25th Year in Business
Ralph Aponte’s agency continues to exceed customer expectations with over 40,000 orders since 1996 and over $15 billion in property values. - December 02, 2021 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
innoviHealth® Partners with MedLearn Media to Advance World Class Healthcare Education
New agreement calls for each company to offer shared library of popular coding educational products - December 02, 2021 - innoviHealth
Doug Fletcher Elected to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
Fletcher Farley founding partner Doug Fletcher has been appointed to the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The FDCC is composed of recognized leaders in the legal community who have achieved professional distinction and is dedicated to promoting knowledge, fellowship, and... - December 02, 2021 - Fletcher, Farley, Shipman & Salinas, LLP
Top Markets for Medicare Supplement Insurance Reported by AAMSI
The nation’s 10 top markets for Medicare Supplement insurance was reported by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. 1. Illinois Zip 3: 606 2. Illinois Zip 3: 600 3. Florida Zip 3: 334 4. Illinois Zip 3: 604 5. Illinois Zip 4: 601 6. Florida Zip 3: 342 7. Texas Zip 3:... - December 02, 2021 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Rhonda Navarrete Joins Berkley Design Professional as an Assistant Vice President, Senior Underwriter
Rhonda Navarrete joins Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company as an assistant vice president, senior underwriter. She is responsible for underwriting primary and excess business within the retail Architects & Engineers insurance community,... - December 01, 2021 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Global Excel Achieves Type II SOC 1 & 2 Certification
Global Excel Management Inc., a leader in Healthcare Risk Management, today announced that it is now officially Type II SOC 1 & CSAE 3416 and Type II SOC 2 & CSAE 3000 compliant across the organization - which examines internal and connected external reporting controls confirming they properly designed, in place, and validated. - November 30, 2021 - Global Excel Management
Age When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin Reported by AALTCI
Half of long-term care insurance claims begin when policyholders are in their 80s according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "Millions of Americans are living into their 80s, 90s and even 100s," explains Jesse Slome, director of the... - November 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Jornaya and Infutor Officially Support the Lead Generation World Lead Buyer Scholarship Program
Lead Generation World, the home to the lead generation industry, in partnership with Infutor and Jornaya, is pledging up to $100,000 of free registrations for its upcoming Lead Generation World conference taking place January 16, 17, and 18, 2022 in beautiful San Diego, to end lead buyers. The... - November 26, 2021 - Lead Generation World, LLC
Association Launches Campaign Focused on Long-Term Care Insurance Claims
An awareness and educational campaign focused on long-term care insurance claims is being initiated by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. "If you want to know how much long-term care insurance protection to buy, it's helpful to know how and how much insurance benefits... - November 26, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance