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Maryland Braces for Major Medicare Changes in 2025
The 2025 Medicare race is upon Seniors looking to change or add coverage during the Annual Enrollment Period. The state of Maryland has some of the most changes throughout the state with Maryland Medicare Options coming in as one of the premier Medicare Broker Agencies for 2025. Focused on Advantage Part C plans, Supplement Plans and Prescription Drug Plans, will allow seniors an easier way to shop the market. - August 27, 2024 - Maryland Medicare Options
Notary Stars, 2024 NNA Influencer of the Year Nominee, Expands to Affordable Notary Business Marketing Training Without Compromising on Quality Services Education
For five years, Notary Stars has led the notary industry by prioritizing quality service over profits, offering in-depth training with real-life scenarios. During the pandemic, they focused on safe Remote Online Notarization, ensuring notaries understood their roles in a recorded environment. With the launch of "Dedication to Signing Agent Excellence" and WIX website expertise, Notary Stars now empowers notaries to excel both in their craft and online presence. - August 26, 2024 - Notary Stars
Compeo.io Secures Spot at #17 on the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Compeo.io make the list with a 10,915% revenue growth. This achievement emphasizing the company's dedication to supporting blue-collar businesses with accessible, efficient, and technology-driven workers' compensation insurance solutions. - August 14, 2024 - Compeo
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Promotes Rachel Winkelmann
Winkelmann to serve as primary liaison between the growing company and its carrier underwriters. - August 14, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Jeffrey Wasco Joins ShelterPoint as Executive Vice President – Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Mr. Wasco to step into DeWitt Smith’s role as he retires after an impressive 43-year career in the insurance industry. - August 06, 2024 - ShelterPoint
Work Right NW Celebrates 10 Years of Putting a Dent in Healthcare
Work Right NW is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary on August 7, 2024, marking a decade of innovation and unwavering commitment to transforming the healthcare industry through proactive injury prevention and wellness strategies. Founded in 2014 by Nic and Mindy Patee, Work Right NW has... - August 05, 2024 - Work Right NW
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Adds Two Team Members
Brittany Gaglioti and Contina Hester join the growing insurance agency. - August 04, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Women Are More Likely to Need Paid Long-Term Care Services Insurance Association Reports
Just over half of women age 65 and over will need paid long-term care services according to data shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Women are more likely to need long-term care because they generally live longer lives," explains Jesse Slome,... - July 27, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Leading Female Restoration Expert Responds to Consumer Reports' Dust Danger Exposé
Leading Female Restoration Expert Addresses Consumer Reports' Dust Danger Exposé "The Danger in Your Dust," a prominent female owner of a water, mold, fire, and biohazard restoration company, offers expert insights on hidden health risks associated with household dust. As one of the few women leaders in this industry, she brings a unique perspective to this critical issue affecting homeowners nationwide. Investigation revealed household dust contains a mixture of potentially harmful substances. - July 13, 2024 - Restore More Restoration
Moat Title Security Co. Launches a Unique Document to Protect Homeowners from Squatters
Moat Title Security Co., a new and innovative leader in providing property title protection services, today announced the launch of a new document designed to protect property owners from the growing threat and risk of squatters. The new document, called the Notice of Occupancy (“NOO”),... - July 12, 2024 - Moat Title Security Co.
Baxter Law Firm Improves Online Presence in Southeast with New Website
Georgia-based Baxter Law Firm is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, https://damage.law. - July 05, 2024 - Baxter Law Firm
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Kelsey Wyrick
Wyrick brings a wide range of management experience to her new position. - June 27, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Specialists Nationally Should Worry About Washington State Initiative
This November, we will closely watch whether Washington State voters repeal the recently enacted long-term care insurance program declared Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “Washington’s long-term care insurance program started... - June 26, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Purchase to Claim Timeline Data Released
The average individual starts a long-term care insurance claim some 190 months after purchasing their coverage according to new data released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Long-term care insurance provides benefits should you require care in your own home... - May 15, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Report Reveals Ages When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin
The vast majority of long-term care insurance claims begin after age 80 according to a new report released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “If you live a long life the chances are very high that you’ll eventually require care,” explains Jesse... - May 12, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Washington Voters Pivotal to Long-Term Care Insurance Future
Washington State became the first state with a mandatory public long-term care insurance program for workers. Workers began seeing monies deducted from their paycheck in July 2023. This November, workers along with all Washington State voters, will have the opportunity to vote on continuing or... - April 27, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Mike Blankenship
Commercial Lines Account Manager has nearly 10 years of insurance experience. - April 18, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
ShelterPoint to Become Part of Protective
Acquisition will position New York’s leading carrier1 of statutory Short-Term Disability insurance (DBL) and Paid Family Leave for long-term growth. - April 09, 2024 - ShelterPoint
ShelterPoint Announces Leadership Succession
As Richard White transitions to Executive Chairman of the Board, Leston Welsh steps up as CEO of ShelterPoint. - April 04, 2024 - ShelterPoint
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Josh Steinkoetter
Commercial Lines Sales Account Executive brings 20 years of experience to the agency. - March 29, 2024 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Report: Three Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Grew Over Past Decade
Three long-term insurance companies increased the number of covered lives over the past 10 years according to data reported today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Mutual of Omaha, Northwestern Mutual and New York Life all reported more covered lives than a decade... - March 21, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases 2024 Short-Term Care Price Index
A 65-year-old female seeking $55,000 of home care benefits would pay $65 in monthly premiums according to the 2024 Short-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Short-term care insurance is an increasingly viable option for... - March 20, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medivest Announces the Addition of Eric Rycus as Vice President of Business Development
Medivest Benefit Advisors LLC, a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, is pleased to announce the hiring of Eric Rycus as the new Vice President of Business Development. - March 13, 2024 - Medivest
The Musuneggi Financial Group Adds Sarsfield as Senior Client Services Associate
Kerri J. Sarsfield joined The Musuneggi Financial Group as Senior Client Services Associate. Ms. Sarsfield brings 27 years of insurance operations, support, and design experience. She will work alongside firm President, Christopher S. Musuneggi and Senior Insurance Advisor, Sam Carlson. The addition continues the growth of the firm enhancing their commitment to holistic financial planning and elevated client service. - March 11, 2024 - The Musuneggi Financial Group
Insurance Agents Selling Annuity Products Have New Leveraged Long-Term Care Options
Agents who have senior clients with fixed annuities should consider converting those annuities into leveraged long-term care annuities suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome delivered a special presentation earlier today. “This is a... - March 06, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Canopy Launches Its New Online Portal
Canopy, a leader in total workplace behavioral health announced the launch of its new online portal, a groundbreaking platform that gives members the option to search and self-refer to licensed mental health therapists. This enhancement underscores Canopy's commitment to transforming Employee... - March 03, 2024 - Canopy
Long-Term Care Insurance Expert Shares Annuity Planning Strategy for Seniors
Seniors who own non-qualified annuities are an excellent prospect for agents marketing long-term care planning solutions suggests Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Millions of Americans make annuities part of their retirement strategy, and... - February 25, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Odin Industries CEO Named to NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development
Odin Industries CEO Ryan Hawley joins NSBA Leadership Council for Economic Development, bolstering support for small businesses nationwide. - February 05, 2024 - Odin Industries
Odin Industries LLC Acquires Acquires Sherwood Advisory Group: Strategic Expansion Into Asset Recovery Services
Odin Industries LLC has acquired Sherwood Advisory Group, a leader in Asset Recovery. This strategic move enhances Odin's services, leveraging Sherwood Advisory Group's expertise. Clients can expect seamless transitions and expanded offerings. - February 02, 2024 - Odin Industries
Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company Selects Taurus Flood-National Flood Services as Their Write-Your-Own Flood Insurance Service Provider
Taurus Flood-National Flood Services (Taurus Flood), a leading provider of flood and insurance technology solutions, announced that it has been awarded the Cypress Property & Casualty Insurance Company flood insurance service provider contract. Cypress Property & Casualty provides an array... - February 02, 2024 - Taurus
Medivest Announces the Promotion of Alexandra Carroll to Vice President of Operations
Alexandra Carroll, a ten year veteran of Medivest and the Medicare Secondary Payer industry, is promoted to Vice President of Operations. - January 25, 2024 - Medivest
U.S. Long-Term Care Insurance Companies Paid $14B in 2023 Claims
The nation’s long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $14.1 Billion to policyholders on claim in 2023. The data was revealed today in a new report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “There were over 350,000 individuals who received claim... - January 25, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Remain Relatively Level for 2024
Costs for traditional long-term care insurance coverage are level compared to the prior year according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “In some cases, prices decreased a little compared to the prior... - January 22, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Moat Title Security Co. Launches a Home Title Freezing Document to Protect Homeowners from Title Fraud
Moat Title Security Co., a new and innovative leader in providing home title protection services, today announced the launch of a new property title protection document designed to protect property owners from title identity theft and fraud. The new document, called the Notice of Title Freeze, is a copyrighted legal document placed in the public records. - January 18, 2024 - Moat Title Security Co.
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Kara Reynolds to Assistant Vice President
Sallop Insurance Inc. a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston MA, celebrating its 75th anniversary year in business serving the Healthcare Industry, is pleased to announce that Kara Reynolds has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Kara began her career at Sallop 17 years ago as a... - January 18, 2024 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
Linked Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Prices Drop Up to 27 Percent
Costs for linked benefit long-term care insurance coverage are lower than a year ago according to the 2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “Great news for aging individuals who are thinking about their risk of... - January 11, 2024 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2024 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Published
The annual Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index was pre-released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “People have many misconceptions about long-term care insurance and we post data to help them better understand what can be a confusing topic,” states Jesse... - December 29, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Celebrates Its 27th Year in Business
Delivering Its Glitch-Free Signature Service to Homeowners Throughout New Jersey. - December 02, 2023 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance 2024 Tax Deductible Limits Announced
The IRS has announced decreased tax-deductible limits for long-term care insurance for 2024 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This is a significant change in practice after yearly increases,” states Jesse Slome, director of the American Association... - November 15, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Makes Awareness Month Banners Available
Banner artwork for agents to use to promote Long-Term Care Awareness Month (November) is being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “This marks the 22nd anniversary for the event that we established to generate heightened awareness among both consumers and... - November 08, 2023 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Isabel Tuisl Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Isabel Tuisl has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). She is responsible for supporting the account management, new business, and policy servicing efforts of the practice’s senior leadership... - October 19, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman Named Vice President at RT Specialty
Robert (Bob) M. Lehrman has been named a vice president within RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP). He is responsible for supporting the practice’s new business, client retention, business-to-business efforts. “Bob has nearly 30 years of... - October 05, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
DEA and Telemedicine: East Coast Telepsychiatry's Push for Modernized Rules
On September 12 and 13, 2023, the DEA discussed telemedicine regulations. East Coast Telepsychiatry's representatives, Pierre Montalvo and Dan Golden, attended in Arlington, VA. Mr. Golden emphasized the importance of telemedicine in prescribing controlled substances. The 2008 Ryan Haight Act's regulations are outdated, prompting the DEA to reconsider after receiving a record of over 38,000 complaints. - September 18, 2023 - East Coast Telepsychiatry
Jeff Slivka & Executive Team Members of RT Specialty’s Environmental & Construction Professional Practice to Speak at 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Jeff Slivka, president of RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional Practice (RT ECP), and other RT ECP team members will address professional liability challenges and issues at the 2023 IRMI Construction Risk Conference (CRC) to be held from November 12 -15, 2023 at the... - August 23, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Certificate Exchange Launches New Corporate Identity and Website
One of the nation's leading providers of solutions for managing and transmitting Certificates of Insurance electronically, launches a new corporate identity and website. - August 10, 2023 - Certificate Exchange
Empowering Inmates for a Successful Future - myObamacare TN Launches Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in Williamson County
myObamacare Tennessee, a prominent provider of quality health insurance education and enrollment services, is excited to unveil its groundbreaking Re-Entry Health Insurance Program (R-HIP) in TN. R-HIP is a vital initiative designed to equip inmates with essential resources upon their release from the Williamson County Jail empowering them for a successful transition back into society. The program will be conducted on the last Tuesday of each month and is open to all inmates approaching release. - July 27, 2023 - myObamacare
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Hires Giovanni Favazza
Favazza named Commercial Lines Risk Management Advisor at one of St. Louis' largest family-owned insurance agencies. - July 13, 2023 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Andrew Donaldson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Andrew (AJ) Donaldson 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... - July 06, 2023 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
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
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