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Majority of Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Made by Women Reports AALTCI
Nearly two-thirds of long-term care insurance claim benefits are paid to women according to the latest study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Women account for 64 percent of long-term care insurance claims, men for 36 percent," explains Jesse... - February 21, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires Two Team Members
Samantha Hentschke and Luke Wittenberg are newest additions to growing agency. - February 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Drew Rothman of RT New Day to Address Wood-Frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Annual Conference
Drew Rothman of RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice will address the wood-frame construction boom and the challenges confronting today’s contractors at the 2019 CLM Annual Conference to be held March 13 – 15 at the Orlando World... - February 14, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
BFBond.com / Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. Announces Mechanic’s Lien Release Bond Program
BFBond.com / Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc. has created an online process for obtaining a Mechanic's Lien Release Bond fast and efficiently. - February 14, 2019 - Bernard Fleischer & Sons Inc.
Largest Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Now Exceeding $2 Million Reports AALTCI
The largest long-term care insurance claims now exceed $2 million according to a just released study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
2019 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index for 60 Year Olds Released by AALTCI
The annual long-term care insurance price index for 60-year-old couples was released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The organization shared money saving strategies that can benefit millions of older Americans. - February 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Hires Steven Guthart as President, Chief Marketing Officer
SterlingRisk Insurance, one of the nation’s top independently owned insurance brokerages, has hired Steven Guthart as President and Chief Marketing Officer. Guthart brings more than 30 years of industry experience and technical expertise to SterlingRisk, having built robust senior carrier... - February 07, 2019 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Daniela Compton Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Daniela Compton has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for providing the company’s executives with ongoing sales, account management, claims and policy servicing... - February 05, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Highest Cost States for Private Nursing Home Room Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association
The 10 states reporting the highest cost for a private nursing home room were reported by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome, AALTCI director, noted most consumers benefit from some insurance coverage for home care and to share some of cost risk. - February 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage to Oklahoma
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Oklahoma. This marks the second major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of the year when they announced their... - January 31, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Christopher Jeffery Promoted to Account Manager at RT New Day
Christopher Jeffery has been promoted to account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. Since joining RT New Day in 2017, Jeffery has supported the practice’s production teams by creating sales proposals, developing... - January 24, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to Texas
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Texas. This marks the fourth major expansion by the multi-state insurer in the past two years. Normandy now offers workers’... - January 18, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Mid-State Adds Executive HR Consultant
Mid-State HR is pleased to introduce Tammy Halsey, Executive Employment Advisor, providing HR professionals with expert services ranging from compliance to group health alter-native funding. As a member of the growing Mid-State HR team, she is passionate about making a positive impact on area... - January 16, 2019 - The Mid-State Group
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $10.3 Billion in Claims in 2018 Reports AALTCI
The long-term care insurance industry paid a record $10.3 Billion in claims last year according to a just released report by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 16, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Bottom Line Solutions ASCEND Conference Offers C-Suite Opportunity to Attendees
On Thursday, January 24, 2019, owners and principals of more than 150 independent employee benefits agencies will assemble for the Fourth Annual "ASCEND – The NextGen Benefits Growth & Leadership Summit" at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. As our nation... - January 14, 2019 - Bottom Line Solutions, Inc.
Mexico Auto Insurance is Now Mandatory
Mexico Auto Insurance became a legal requirement on for all vehicles traveling on Mexican federal highways on January 1, 2019. - January 10, 2019 - Mexpro.com
SafetyTek Now Includes Business Owners Coverage
Stuckey & Company Helps Agents and Brokers Close the Gap for Technology Clients - January 10, 2019 - Stuckey & Company
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs Rise According to Association's 2019 Price Index
While costs for long-term care insurance have risen slightly, many consumers overlook techniques to save money explains the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - January 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
10 Largest States with Long-Term Care Insurance Policyholders Show Slight Declines Reports AALTCI
States with the largest number of long-term care insurance policyholders was shared by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 30, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Short-Term Care Insurance Advisory Center Posts State Approvals Listing
The National Advisory Center for Short-Term Care Information has posted the first listing of states approving various STC insurance policies. - December 28, 2018 - Short Term Care Insurance National Advisory Council
Cypress Ancillary Benefits Acquires Direct Dental
Cypress Ancillary Benefits has agreed to acquire Direct Dental Administrators located in Northern California. - December 28, 2018 - Cypress Ancillary Benefits
AALTCI Director Hosts Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Discussion
The Federal Long-Term Care Insurance program was the focus on the latest LTC Plan Talk conducted by Jesse Slome director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management's Meaghan Dowd Earns Designation
Dowd graduates from elite Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor (CPRIA) program. - December 21, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Marks 10th Anniversary of Consumer Education Efforts
The national long-term care insurance association marks 10 years of consumer educational efforts. Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, notes organization has aided some 100,000 consumers seeking costs and information from insurance specialists. - December 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Partners with Home Care Assistance
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will work with Home Care Assistance to support consumers seeking home care options. The leading home care provider is working with AALTCI for the first time according to director Jesse Slome. - December 17, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Allstate Insurance Agency Opens in Middleton, Wisconsin
Donnelly Insurance Group, Inc. announces the opening of its new location at 6661 University Avenue, Ste. 108, in Middleton, Wisc., as well as the launch of its new website http://www.allstate.com/michael.donnelly. - December 14, 2018 - Allstate - Donnelly Insurance Group, Inc.
Justin Wright Joins RT New Day as Account Administrator
Justin Wright has been named an account administrator in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting the company’s sales, account management, claims and policy servicing activities. “We are committed to... - December 13, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Southeast Snows Create Ideal Long-Term Care Insurance Educational Opportunity
The snow storm blanketing the southeastern states provides an educational opportunity suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Stock Market Plunge Can Benefit Long-Term Care Insurance Sales Predicts AALTCI Director
The plunging stock markets can benefit insurance agents helping consumers plan for long-term care predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - December 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
iInsure365 Have Compiled a List of Winter Proofing Property Management Tips
iInsure365 has assembled a list of 15 tips for winter property management to ensure that a property is winter ready. The below property management tips are a guide for anyone letting out a property to prevent making unnecessary claims. Making a claim will result in paying an excess and an increase... - December 07, 2018 - iInsure365
ShelterPoint Life Wins First Place in PR Daily’s 2018 Content Marketing Awards
Workplace Benefit Made Simple with Award-Winning Infographics Series - December 06, 2018 - ShelterPoint
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Recognizes Day Commemorating Persons with Disabilities
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared the latest information on care needs of persons with disabilities. The organization marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. - December 06, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association to Expand Efforts Into Critical Illness Insurance
Efforts to heighten awareness about critical illness insurance protection was approved to be undertaken by the board of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The efforts will focus on consumers according to AALTCI diurector Jesse Slome. - December 05, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Brent Hagar's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tulsa Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award
This top award recognizes the agent’s outstanding sales ability, plus honors agents who align their business with the long-term direction of the company and who act as advocates for their customers. Only 50 agents a year are granted this award for being a top agent in a particular line of... - December 04, 2018 - Brent Hagar, State Farm Insurance Agent
Daniel Wilhelm Named Account Manager at RT New Day
Daniel Wilhelm has been named an account manager in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. He is responsible for supporting new business and marketing efforts as well as coordinating the renewal process for clients from solicitation to quoting... - December 04, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Provides Valuable Insight Says AALTCI Director
Just released data on long-term care insurance policyholders provides valuable planning insights for consumers shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - December 01, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits Says AALTCI Director
Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Address Construction Claims & Litigation Strategies at ExecuSummit
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day, a senior consultant in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will help attendees navigate today’s coverage options at the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit to... - November 27, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Conduct a Post Thanksgiving Relative Review Recommends Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Following a visit to the home of your aging parents, conducting a review of what you saw can help prevent future need for long-term care suggests the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 25, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Agents Overlook Significant Tax Benefit Advises American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director
Seniors can benefit from a significant tax deduction few insurance agents explain advises the director of the national long-term care insurance trade organization. - November 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Announced by AALTCI Director
A senior couple has the potential to deduct over $10,000 for their long-term care insurance premiums paid according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Higher deductible levels for 2019 were just announced. - November 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Joe Reynolds Named Assistant Vice President in National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT Specialty/New Day
Joe Reynolds has been named an assistant vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers) at RT Specialty/New Day. He is responsible for securing environmental and construction-related professional liability... - November 15, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Dhanayoga Launches Global Multi-Asset Portfolio Advisory Services
The Global Multi-Asset Portfolio Advisory services enable Individual and Institutional investors from any part of the world to benefit from both standardized and tailored Global Multi-asset portfolios that align with one's goals, return, risk, tenure and liquidity needs. - November 10, 2018 - Dhanayoga
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Plan Examined By Association
There are pros and consumers agents who offer long-term care insurance should understand explains the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 10, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Status Medical Insurance Solutions Launches European Health Cash Plan Product and New International Private Medical Insurance
Status Medical Insurance Solutions, a new brand for Status Global Insurance (SGI), have just launched a new European Health Cash Plan product alongside Status Worldwide Healthcare, a new international private medical insurance (iPMI). These two new products complement those already available from... - November 09, 2018 - Status Global Insurance
Debra Balak Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Debra Balak, a licensed title producer, adds senior level strength to Counsellors growing sales force. - November 07, 2018 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
The Austin American-Statesman Names Watkins Insurance Group a 2018 Top Workplace
Watkins Insurance Group has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplace honor by The Austin American-Statesman. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC (formerly WorkplaceDynamics), a leading provider of... - November 07, 2018 - Watkins Insurance Group
Ken Sikorski Joins Counsellors Title Agency
Ken Sikorski will assist in Counsellors’ ongoing expansion within Monmouth County. - October 31, 2018 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Urges Agents to Call Congress
November is Long-Term Care awareness Month and the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance urges grass roots action. - October 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
LegacyArmour Partnering with Insurance Brokers Like IQS to Fix a $50 Billion Unclaimed Benefits Problem
LegacyArmour is fixing a $50 Billion problem at its source by working with the insurance industry to bundle insurance products with the Patented LegacyArmour Digital Vaults, ensuring that families receive the benefits they deserve. - October 18, 2018 - LegacyArmour