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HealthGuard Risk Management Achieves Open FAIR™ Training Accreditation Bringing Standardized and Quantified Risk Management Strategies to Healthcare Industry
Today, healthcare is not only dealing with these increased attacks, but doing so with resources that are already stretched thin and decision making capabilities that are insufficient for the modern risk landscape. HealthGuard’s Open FAIR™ accreditation compliments their mission to bring a consistent and standardized way to quantify risk across healthcare. - April 06, 2021 - HealthGuard Security
Time Expiring for Washington Residents in 30s and 40s to Avoid New Tax Warns Association
The nation’s first public state-operated long-term care insurance program starts imposing taxes January 2022. Employed individuals in Washington who want to avoid the new tax have only a few weeks left to explore the only available option according to the American Association for Long-Term... - April 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Counsellors Title Agency Recognized as Premier Agent for Fourth Year
Ralph Aponte and Counsellors Title Agency is the recipient of the Premier Agent Award for the fourth year in a row, with nearly 4,000 orders in 2020 – a new agency record. - April 01, 2021 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Joe Reynolds Promoted to Vice President at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Joe Reynolds has been promoted to vice president within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He joined the company in 2018 as an assistant vice president and has since built a substantial book of business within the Contractor’s Pollution Liability... - April 01, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Compared
Premiums for long-term care insurance may be tax deductible but the applicable amounts can vary according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Examples of tax deductible applicable premiums compares traditional and linked-benefit long-term care insurance options. - March 31, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
WealthScope Financial Presents Financial Education to Residency Programs at Geisinger Hospital
Financial Advisors in Allentown PA offer financial educational seminars to residency programs at hospitals and schools around the country. - March 30, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Addresses Health Qualification Issues
Consumers can get important information on health conditions that may be acceptable when applying for long-term care insurance. According to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance consumers want to avoid being declined for coverage due to existing or prior health issues. - March 27, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Celebrates 30th Anniversary
St. Louis company is one of the region's largest family owned independent insurance agencies. - March 24, 2021 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
WealthScope Financial Announces the Opening of New Office in Allentown, PA
Financial Consulting firm relocates to Commerce Corporate Center located just off the North East extension of the PA turnpike. - March 19, 2021 - WealthScope Financial
Home Care Insurance Video Library Launched for Agents by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Insurance agents who market short-term care and home care insurance solutions will benefit from a new video library being hosted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 11, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt Announces New U.S. Headquarters in North Carolina and Brandon Hickey joining as VP Sales and Operations Leader
Foxquilt plans to expand to 6 U.S. states in Spring 2021. - February 26, 2021 - Foxquilt
Alex Ilgner Named Account Administrator at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Alex Ilgner has been named as an account administrator within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. He will support the account management and policy servicing activities offered by senior management to the organization’s national network of agents,... - February 25, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Discount Offers for Seniors Made Available by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Savings and discounts that can benefit seniors are now being made available by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 22, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Partners to Help Consumers with Claims Problems
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has announced a special effort to support and assist insurance policyholders with claims questions or a need for greater assistance in the long-term care insurance claim filing process. - February 20, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Usage Projections Reported by AALTCI
The likelihood of using a long-term care insurance policy purchased at age 65 is 50 percent according to data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 19, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt Becomes First in Canada to Provide Small Business Insurance All Online
Foxquilt builds new, sophisticated underwriting platform, allowing small business owners to quote, bind and purchase tailored business insurance online and up-front. - February 15, 2021 - Foxquilt
Hilton Jones Named Consultant at RT Environmental & Construction Professional
Hilton Jones has been named a consultant within the Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice of RT Specialty. Based in San Francisco, California, Hilton is responsible for expanding the company’s presence as a premium resource for access to environmental and... - February 09, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Medivest Celebrates 25 Years in Business with the Unveiling of a New Logo and Website
Medivest Benefit Advisors, Inc. (“Medivest”), a leader in Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) services and settlement planning, proudly announces its 25th year in business. In celebration of this milestone, Medivest is debuting a new company logo and website today. Medivest’s new logo... - February 01, 2021 - Medivest
Number of Linked-Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Grows Reports AALTCI
The number of in-force linked-benefit annuity or life insurance policies has likely surpassed 600,000 according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares comparative prices for consumers. - January 30, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Canadian Insurtech Foxquilt Announces Partnership with Digital Partners, a Munich Re Company
Foxquilt launches as a full-service provider of small business insurance. - January 28, 2021 - Foxquilt
2020 Long-Term Care Insurance Paid Claim Payments Rise Reports AALTCI
In 2020 the nation's long-term care insurance companies paid out a record $11.6 Billion in claim benefits, according to data reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 28, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Cost of Waiting Index Released by AALTCI
The cost of delaying when you purchase long-term care insurance can be as much as 147 percent according to new data released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The cost for long-term care insurance is based on your age when you apply among other factors,"... - January 21, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Avoid Overpaying for Long-Term Care Insurance Advises AALTCI
There continues to be a significant spread in pricing for long-term care insurance according to the 2021 annual price index released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “The costs for virtually identical coverage can be significant,” states Jesse Slome,... - January 16, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2021 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index Released by AALTCI
The 2021 long-term care insurance Price Index for consumers age 55 was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - January 14, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Justin Kochmer Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
RT Specialty has named Justin Kochmer as an account administrator within its Environmental and Construction Professional (ECP) Practice. He is responsible for supporting the expert account and policy management services provided to brokers and agents nationwide by the company’s senior... - January 13, 2021 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Persistency Exceeds 95 Percent Reports AALTCI
Most individuals who have purchased long-term care insurance keep their policies in force according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Over 95 percent of policyholders keep their coverage in force because they understand the enormous value of... - January 10, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Europesure Expands It’s COVID-19 Cover
Europesure Travel Insurance, a brand of Status Global Insurance, has expanded its COVID-19 cover, which is an optional add-on to its very successful travel insurance product and is available to clients living in the UK, Gibraltar, the EU, the rest of the EEA and Monaco. The COVID-19 add-on... - January 09, 2021 - Status Global Insurance
Association Director to Host Webinar for National Long-Term Care Insurance Agency
A special 30-minute webinar addressing home care insurance solutions will be presented by the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "The COVID condition has made one thing very clear to millions of consumers age 50 and older," explains Jesse Slome,... - January 08, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Gaylan Hendricks Scheduled to Deliver Keynote Address at Medicare Gurus Mastermind Conference
Gaylan Hendricks, CEO of health insurance company Senior Security Benefits, announced she will be a keynote speaker at the upcoming Medicare Gurus Mastermind conference in late February 2021. - January 07, 2021 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Need Home Staging Advice for Just One Room? Blue Diamond Staging & Design Now Provides That Service.
Home Stager, Kasia McDaniel, realized some homeowners and even real estate agents struggle with staging that one awkward room. They have all the other rooms ready for the photographer but either can’t figure out the best solution or can’t agree. McDaniel, owner of Blue Diamond Staging... - January 07, 2021 - Blue Diamond Staging & Design, LLC
MDRT Professional Association Discount Renewed by AALTCI
The special discount for agents joining or renewing membership in the Million Dollar Roundtable has been renewed by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 02, 2021 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long Island Advisor Awarded Top Financial Professional
Howard Ginsberg, CPA of Ginsberg Wealth Management in Roslyn, Long Island, New York was recently recognized by Cetera® Financial Specialists, as a top financial professional based on his contributions and leadership in the financial community. Ginsberg has also been recognized as a member of the 2020 Leaders Council for the 16th consecutive year. - December 31, 2020 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
Lakeman Financial Launches the Lakeman Financial Foundation
Lakeman Financial recently announced that it has launched a donor-advised fund with Fidelity Charitable’s Giving Account. Fidelity Charitable is 501(c)(3) public charity. - December 31, 2020 - Lakeman Financial
Home Care Insurance Options in Georgia and Colorado Explored by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Two new videos explore home care insurance options available for older Americans residing in Georgia and Colorado. The videos were produced by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "When you live a long life, the chances you'll need care become highly likely,"... - December 31, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Best Long-Term Care Insurance Present to Give Your Adult Children Recommended by AALTCI
The eight million Americans who have long-term care insurance protection were given a holiday reminder by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Let your adult children know you have purchased this important protection, it's one of the greatest gifts you can give... - December 27, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Americans Spend Record Amount Out-of-Pocket for Nursing Home Care Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Americans spent a record $45.6 Billion out of pocket for nursing home care an increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "While Medicare and Medicaid continue to pay the majority of nursing home costs, individuals and families are... - December 24, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Home Care Expenditures Growing Reports Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Over $113 Billion was spent on home care services in 2019; a significant increase over prior years reports the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "As millions of Americans age and require support services, they prefer to receive care in their own home," explains... - December 23, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
COVID-Experience Creating New Insurance Sales Opportunities for Agents
COVID has changed the way seniors want to plan for long-term care insurance cites the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALCTI). the organization posted a new video for insurance agents and brokers. - December 20, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Alzheimer's Dementia Risk Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The estimated lifetime risk for Alzheimer's dementia at age 45 was approximately one in five for women and one in 10 for men according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). The risks for both sexes rise slightly at age 65. "By 2050, the number of Americans age 65... - December 18, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Prices Rise 42.5 Percent Over Five Years Reports AALTCI
Costs for new long-term care insurance policies have risen by 42.5 percent compared to costs five years ago according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director shares cost-saving approaches for consumers. - December 17, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RT Specialty Webinar Details the Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability Claims
R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently detailed The Dos and Don'ts of Servicing Contractor's Professional Liability (CPrL) Claims during an online executive industry panel moderated by BJ Leonard, the company’s assistant vice... - December 16, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Decline Rates Reveal Importance of Planning Early
A significant percentage of older individuals who applied for long-term care insurance were declined coverage by the insurance company according to the latest data. "Individuals mistakenly believe they can purchase long-term care insurance at any age and without regard to existing health... - December 12, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Video Posted for Long-Term Care Insurance Agents
A new video discusses post-COVID planning opportunities for insurance agents helping customers with long-term care insurance planning. The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director sites a need for new planning approaches. - December 10, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty Explores Contractor Faulty Workmanship Coverage Innovations at IRMI Construction Risk Virtual Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice, recently highlighted “Insurance for Faulty Workmanship: The Next Great Innovation for Contractors?” at the IRMI Construction Risk Conference held... - December 03, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Elite Medicare Specialists to Change the Health Insurance Enrollment Landscape
On November 30th, 2020 Elite Medicare Specialists will host the 1st ever Call-A-Thon for Medicare annual election period in central Virginia. Local licensed agents will be ready to take last minute calls from Medicare’s beneficiaries who have not yet reviewed their plan options for 2021. In breaking from the norms of in-home appointments, these local agents still provide a personal touch. - November 24, 2020 - Elite Medicare Specialists
CEO Gaylan Hendricks Delivers Keynote Address at 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference
At the 8% Nation Insurance Wealth Conference held in September 2020, Gaylan Hendricks was a keynote speaker. Her speech entitled “What Glass Ceiling?” was originally formulated at the request of female colleagues who wanted to know how she succeeded as a woman in the industry. Hendricks drew in the entire audience by sharing powerful stories of how she overcame obstacles and rose to success. She also focused on how it is possible to achieve a healthy work-life balance. - November 24, 2020 - Senior Security Benefits, Inc.
Powers Insurance & Risk Management Installs iWave Purification System
St. Louis company is one of the region's first to utilize virus inactivation equipment. - November 19, 2020 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association National Awareness Effort Launched
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has launched a consumer awareness campaign in support of November's Long-Term Care Awareness Month. "Our first campaign is focusing on the importance and value of insurance that pays for care in the policyholder's own home," explains... - November 14, 2020 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Foxquilt and GetintheLoop Partner to Support Local Businesses with Insurance
Foxquilt and GetintheLoop are partnering to provide business owners with tailored insurance. - November 13, 2020 - Foxquilt
RT Specialty Panel Explores “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance”
Dedicated to “The Future of Contractors Professional Liability Insurance (CPrL),” R-T Specialty, LLC’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recently explored the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and related trends on the popular coverage form designed to... - November 10, 2020 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice