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Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance Seeks Input Shares AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's director urges industry professionals to submit comments to the Federal Task Force on Long-Term Care Insurance. - August 11, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director Appears on Yahoo Finance Television
Jesse Slome, director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, appeared as the featured guest on Yahoo Finance televised segment about long-term care planning. - August 01, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Amy Coddington Named Account Manager at RT Specialty
Amy Coddington has been named an account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s senior management with ongoing new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment... - July 31, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson Named Account Administrator at RT Specialty
Alexandra (Lexie) Jackson has been named an account administrator within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for assisting the company’s sales and new business initiatives with ongoing account management, claims and... - July 19, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Watkins Insurance Group Shareholder, Matt Womack, Named to IIAT Board
The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the election of five new directors during its annual business meeting at Insurcon, June 21, 2019. During that meeting, Watkins Insurance Group shareholder and agent, Matt Womack, was elected to serve on the board of... - July 11, 2019 - Watkins Insurance Group
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Missouri
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Missouri. Normandy’s methodical growth strategy has played out recently, adding six states to the company’s portfolio... - July 05, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Jaime Lawson Promoted to Senior Account Manager at R-T Specialty
R-T Specialty, LLC has promoted Jaime Lawson to a senior account manager within its National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s expert consultants and their efforts to provide brokers and agents nationwide with... - June 07, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to North Carolina
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in North Carolina. This marks the sixth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - May 23, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Derek Bell's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tri-Lakes Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award for the Second Year in a Row
The President's Club award is the most highly recognized honor amongst State Farm agents and exemplifies extraordinary achievement which challenges even the most successful agents. In 2018 Derek Bell's State Farm Agency finished #41 out of more than 19,000 agencies in the U.S. - May 22, 2019 - Derek Bell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
POWERS Insurance & Risk Management Announces New Private Client Division
St. Louis insurance agency to provide individual solutions in fast-paced economy. - May 16, 2019 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
ShelterPoint CEO Richard White Helped Raise Over $560,000 for the College of Mount Saint Vincent
Richard White and Mary Griffin honored at the College’s Annual Scholarship Tribute Dinner. - May 15, 2019 - ShelterPoint
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Mississippi
Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Mississippi. Normandy now offers workers’ compensation insurance in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi. - May 04, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Free Medicare Basics Seminars Scheduled for May and June 2019
Medicare Basics Education seminar to discuss the who, what, when, how and why of the health care program for retirees and disabled. - May 02, 2019 - Jones Health and Benefits, LLC
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business and marketing efforts in addition to providing brokers,... - April 30, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty Explores Wood-frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Conference
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) recently explored the wood-frame construction boom and strategies for managing the related and wide-ranging risks at the 2019 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance... - April 22, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Synergy Professional Associates/ Tokio Marine HCC Professional Lines Group Announce the Expansion of Lawyers Professional Liability Programs into CO, FL & NJ
Synergy Professional Associates in partnership with Tokio Marine HCC – Professional Lines Group announces the expansion of their Lawyers Professional Liability programs focusing on small law firms into Colorado, Florida and New Jersey. The new facilities target small law firms from 1 to 35... - April 15, 2019 - Synergy Professional Associates
Cowart Insurance is Pleased to Announce Bonnie Swan Has Earned the Prestigious Designation of CISR Elite
The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred on Bonnie Swan, licensed Property & Casualty Agent of Cowart Insurance Agency in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by... - April 10, 2019 - Cowart Insurance Agency
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs For 60-Year Olds Vary by Over 100 Percent According to Latest AALTCI Study
Long-term care insurance costs for 60-year-olds can vary by over 100 percent according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2019 Price Index. Comparison shopping is vital for those seeking to save money recommends AALTCI director. - April 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Normandy Insurance Company Expands Coverage of Workers’ Compensation to Arkansas
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Arkansas. This is the fourth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - March 28, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Long-Term Care Insurance Purchased by 350,000 Americans in 2018 According to AALTCI Report
Some 350,000 Americans purchased long-term care protection including both traditional long-term care insurance as well as combination products according to a report released by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). "Individuals understand the consequences associated... - March 27, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Where They Start Finds New AALTCI Study
Most long-term care insurance claims end in the same place where they start finds a new study by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 21, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Expect More Long-Term Care Insurance Companies to Market Directly to Consumers Predicts AALTCI
In the future, expect more insurance companies offering long-term care insurance will market directly to consumers predicts the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. AALTCI's director hosted a special call following an announcement last week by the largest LTC insurer. - March 15, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to Louisiana
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in Louisiana. This is the third major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of the year. Normandy now offers... - March 14, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Most Long-Term Care Insurance Claims End Due to Death Reveals New AALTCI Study
The findings of a study of long-term care insurance claims released today by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveal that most policy claims end due to the death of the claimant. AALTCI director explains relevance of this information to consumers considering insurance coverage. - March 13, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David M. Slaugenhoup Promoted to Assistant Vice President at RT New Day
David M. Slaugenhoup has been promoted to Assistant Vice President within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. Since joining the New Day team in 2013, he has worked diligently to help their retail broker clients representing the construction,... - March 12, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin at Home Reports New AALTCI Study
The majority of long-term care insurance claims begin with care in the home according to a study of 2018 new claims conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - March 08, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Richard White, CEO of ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company, Joins LICONY’s Board of Directors
ShelterPoint Life Insurance Company (“ShelterPoint Life”) today announced that Richard White, CEO, has been appointed a member of the Life Insurance Council of New York’s (LICONY) Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2019. Mr. White joins other leading life insurance industry... - March 06, 2019 - ShelterPoint
Sallop Insurance Inc. Announces the Promotion of Erin Townsend to Assistant Vice President
Sallop Insurance Inc., a premier insurance brokerage firm in Boston, MA, with over 60 years of experience working in Healthcare, is pleased to announce that Erin Townsend has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Erin has 15 years of commercial insurance experience working in the Healthcare... - March 05, 2019 - Sallop Insurance Inc.
AALTCI Study Reports Ages When Long-Term Care Insurance Claims Begin
A just-concluded study conducted by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance reveals ages when long-term care insurance claims begin. The AALTCI study reported data from the nation's largest long-term care insurance companies. - March 02, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AmVenture Insurance Agency Launches as an Independent Agency
AmVenture Specializes in Insurance Solutions for Franchises, Small to Large Businesses and Unions - February 28, 2019 - Suracy Insurance Agency, Inc.
Don't Overlook Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction Advisory from AALTCI Recommends
An advisory issued from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance recommends seven million American policyholders check to see if they can deduct insurance premiums from 2018 taxes. - February 27, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Joseph Nawa Promoted to Vice President at RT New Day
Joseph Nawa has been promoted to vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. For the past five years, he has been integral to the company’s new business efforts within its Southern U.S. region, while developing and... - February 26, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
National General Insurance Holding Open House Feb. 25th from 9am to 6pm
National General Insurance is expanding in Winston-Salem. NatGen will be hiring 30+ Inside Sales Agents at their Winston-Salem main office. - February 21, 2019 - National General Insurance
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
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
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