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Boomer Education Initiative Continues
Podcast on Medigap Plans - May 18, 2018 - Better Insurance Options
It's Harder to Health Qualify for Long-Term Care Insurance, Start Earlier Advises AALTCI
Almost half of individuals age 70 or older who applied for long-term care insurance were declined according to a just-released study from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). - May 12, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Benchmark Mortgages Joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies.
Benchmark Mortgages Inc., based in Edmonton, Alberta joins the Compass Mortgage Group and the Tango Group of Companies. - May 09, 2018 - Benchmark Mortgages Inc.
AALTCI Study Finds That Largest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Being Paid Exceeds $2 Million
The largest long-term care insurance claims by insurance carriers has exceeded $2 million according to a study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. This marks the first time the study has found claims greater than $2 million. - April 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New AALTCI Video Focuses on Standard Life Short-Term Care Insurance
A video featuring American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance director Jesse Slome focuses on short-term care options that can be valuable for consumers. - April 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases First Analysis of 2017 Paid Claims
Most long-term care insurance claims begin with care at home according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance analysis of claims commencing in 2017. - April 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance CEO David Sterling Named to Long Island Press Power List
Annual recognition celebrates the 50 most influential Long Islanders. - April 20, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Paid Continues to Grow Reports AALTCI
Long-term care insurance companies paid $9.2 Billion in claims according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI has added this and other data to a new LTCFacts page on the organization's website. - April 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Hosts Webinar for Texas Insurance Agents
The State of Texas has approved a short-term care insurance policy. To educate agents about the importance of this option, the director of the American Association will conduct a special educational webinar for Texas insurance agents. - March 31, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Campaign Targets Personal Financial, Retirement and Money Bloggers to Address 1035 Exchanges
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance launched a campaign targeting financial, retirement and senior writers and bloggers to address the overlooked topic of using 1035 exchanges to plan for long-term care costs. The Association recently published the first and only generic consumer guide addressing 1035 exchanges. - March 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Humble Agent Receives Five Star Insurance Professional Award
Local agent, Chelsey Hall, owner of CLJ Risk Management is a two-time recipient of the Five Star Home/Auto Insurance Professional Award. - March 24, 2018 - CLJ Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Guarantees Explained by AALTCI Director
Long-term care insurance policies are backed by State Guaranty Associations that protect consumers should an insurer fail. The American Association for Long-Term care Insurance director shared insights during a national training call. - March 24, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
D Winters Insurance Services Recognized by Safeco Insurance for Exceptional Performance
Safeco Insurance has recognized D Winters Insurance Services, as a Safeco® Elite Agent based upon outstanding performance and partnership. Fewer than 10% of independent insurance agencies countrywide that sell Safeco personal lines products receive this distinguished honor. Achieving status as... - March 23, 2018 - D Winters Insurance Services
SterlingRisk Insurance Raises More Than $63,000 for the American Heart Association
17th Annual Long Island Go Red for Women Luncheon - March 17, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Online Marketing Tips Shared by AALTCI Director
A national broadcast today will feature the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Jesse Slome will share online marketing strategies designed to help insurance agents effectively connect with prospective clients. - March 17, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurers Pursue Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud Cases Reports LTC Association Director
Fraudulent long-term care insurance claims impact policyholders and the pricing for new policies and insurers are taking action to address the issue according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 16, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Relevant Long-Term Care Insurance Statistics Can Help Consumers Plan Explains AALTCI Director
The latest information on long-term care insurance claimants can benefit consumers considering this protection explains Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Slome shared data as part of his weekly call with long-term care insurance professionals. - March 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Calls for Better Long-Term Care Insurance Planning for Multi-Generational Households
The number of multi-generational families is growing, calling for better ways to plan for long-term care needs suggests the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 23, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Association Guide Details Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Strategy for Annuity Owners
A just published guide from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shares a little-known planning strategy that can benefit millions of Americans with annuities. - February 22, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AALTCI Director to Address Ways Annuity Owners Miss Out on Untapped Long-Term Care Insurance Benefits
A special presentation from the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will address ways American annuity owners can take advantage of changes in the tax law. - February 15, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
New AALTCI Guide Explores Section 1035 Exchanges for Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
A new guide for consumers just published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance explores ways to convert existing annuity and life insurance policies into protection that can also provide tax free long-term care insurance benefits. - February 14, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits from Stock Market Volatility
Stock market volatility is an important time to discuss long-term care planning options with consumers recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - February 08, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Names Michael O’Donnell President of Aviation Practice Group
O'Donnell integral to growth of the Aviation Practice Group since its inception. - February 03, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Long Term Care Insurance Industry Paid $9.2 Billion in Claims in 2017 Reports AALTCI
Some 300,000 claimants received long-term care insurance benefits an increase over prior the year reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - January 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Women of SterlingRisk Named American Heart Association "Go Red for Women" Honorees
SterlingRisk has long history of encouraging employees to be more mindful of their health and wellness. - January 18, 2018 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Creates Plant a Tree Program
St. Louis insurance agency to give back to the environment. - January 14, 2018 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Association Publishes 2018 Long-Term Care Insurance Price Index
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has published it's annual Price Index of costs for LTC insurance policies. - January 04, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director to Conduct Agent Training Webinars
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance will conduct the first of a series of agent webinar training for a new, innovative short-term home health care policy. - December 02, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Helps Legal Rights Advocates Connect with Consumers
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced an effort with Legal Rights Advocates, PLLC to help consumers seeking information on Social Security Disability Insurance issues. - November 22, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Presented Top Development Award
St. Louis insurance agency's new headquarters recognized by City of St. Louis. - November 10, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Nevada Insurance Enrollment Helps Explain the Confusing Changes Coming in 2018 with Obamacare Open Enrollment
Local Las Vegas health insurance agent Shelly Rogers warns Nevadans, "There are huge changes taking place with health insurance options for 2018. Some insurance companies are leaving us, while new insurance companies are coming into Nevada. If you aren’t 100% certain that your insurance company and health insurance plan will be available in 2018, you need to call your insurance company and verify this. Your insurance plan may not be available." - November 01, 2017 - Shelly Rogers, Las Vegas Health Insurance Agent
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Announces Agent Sales Training Series
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, announced plans for an upcoming webinar training series for insurance agents who market to seniors. - October 27, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deductible Limits Increase According to AALTCI Director
Tax deduction limits will increase for consumers who own or purchase tax-qualified long term care insurance policies reports the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 25, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Target First Time Millionaires Recommends Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director
One in 10 U.S. households will soon be worth $1 million or more and need to learn how long-term care insurance can affordably protect their achievement recommends the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - October 09, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Releases Awareness Month Logo
In preparation for November's National Long-Term Care Awareness Month the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has released the 2017 Awareness Month logo. - October 07, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Consumers Overlook Long-Term Care Insurance Savings Opportunity
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared ways consumers could save money when shopping for a long-term care plan. - October 06, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Accepting New Exhibitor Applications
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will start accepting applications for the organization's 2018 National Medicare and Senior Insurance Products Sales Summit. - September 27, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Observer Publishes Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director's Commentary
The Observer has published an important opinion feature authored by Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Part of the feature focuses on the importance of the Genworth Financial acquisition to the overall long term care insurance industry. - September 24, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk’s Ian Sterling Elected to Board of Directors of New York Young Insurance Professionals
Ian Sterling, Programs Team Leader and Business Development Associate at SterlingRisk Insurance (Woodbury, NY), has been elected to the board of directors of the New York Young Insurance Professionals (NY-YIP), a statewide professional development association affiliated with the Professional... - September 20, 2017 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Association Director Announces Double Travel Discount Offer Available
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced a special discount offer available for members booking 2018 travel programs. The savings offer is available to Association members as well as consumers in general. - September 14, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Insurance Business America Names JD Powers as 2017 Young Gun
32-year-old Powers Insurance and Risk Management president earns nationwide recognition. - September 09, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Explores Nursing Home Resident Data
The director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance shared the latest data for nursing home residents. Some 1.3 million Americans now reside in nursing homes. - September 07, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Powers Insurance and Risk Management Hires New Director of Operations
Tim Davis to also oversee operations at sister company Valley Insurance Agency Alliance. - August 30, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Howard Ginsberg, CPA Honored at Cetera® Financial Specialists Conference for the 13th Year
Long Island based Howard Ginsberg was recognized among conference attendees as a top financial advisor with the firm as one of only two individuals in New York to ever receive this honor for thirteen consecutive years. - August 25, 2017 - Ginsberg Wealth Management
St. Louis Family Owned and Operated Insurance Agency Changes Name
26-year-old Powers Insurance and Benefits to target risk management industry. - August 24, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Randy Jones & Associates, Inc. Hires Mark Thompson to Fill Their Insurance Agent Position
Randy Jones & Associates is proud to welcome Mark Thompson as the newest addition to their staff. Mark will take over the duties as Montgomery Agency Insurance Agent overseeing customer service and continuing to write new business protecting and preserving what the Montgomery Alabama area community have worked so hard for. - August 19, 2017 - Mark Thompson, Commercial and Personal Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Overlook the "Senior Women Alone" Market Says AALTCI Director
Insurance agents are overlooking millions of senior women living alone declares the head of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. They have greatest need for information, shares Slome. - August 09, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Seeks Agents with 1035 Exchange Experience
As part of the educational campaign focused on 1035 exchanges using annuities to pay long term care costs, the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance is looking to connect with insurance agents with success stories to share. - August 07, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
SterlingRisk Insurance Names Marci Waterman Chief Operating Officer
Marci Waterman, Esq., has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of SterlingRisk Insurance, one of the nation’s top independently owned insurance brokerage firms. Waterman, who joined SterlingRisk in 2013, most recently served as Chief Administrative Officer for the organization. Her... - August 05, 2017 - SterlingRisk Insurance
Steven Trigili, CCO to be a Featured Speaker at IA Watch Compliance Summit in Boston
Steven Trigili, CCO of Garden State Securities, will be a guest speaker at the IA Watch Commitment to Compliance Summit in Boston, MA. Trigili will be speaking on how compliance officers can put in a plan of action now to prepare for the DOL's Fiduciary Duty Rule. - August 03, 2017 - Garden State Securities, Inc.