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Leading Long-Term Care Educator Forms Alliance with Florida’s Largest Source of In-home Care
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), which educates Americans on the need to plan for long-term care, announces a strategic alliance with Caregiver Services Inc. (CSI), which provides in-home care so people don't have to leave their homes to receive care elsewhere.
Six Long-Term Care Insurance Carriers Now Back ’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today the 3in4 Association, promoters of the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign, announces the sponsorship of six insurance carriers: John Hancock, Mutual of Omaha, LifeSecure, MedAmerica, Prudential, and Transamerica. 'They're providing the support we need to start getting our message out,' says Jonas Roeser, a member of the association's three-member Executive Committee, which also includes Margie Barrie and Mark Goldberg.
Prevail Reinsurance System Selected by Triple-S Propiedad
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance industry consulting and technology services provider, today announced a contract with Triple-S Propiedad, Inc. to license the Prevail Reinsurance System to support all of Triple-S's reinsurance operations. Triple-S Propiedad has utilized a variety of Prevail's technology consulting services over the past 10 years.
Long-Term Care Advocate Dr. Marion Will Endorse ’3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign at Atlanta Conference
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 2, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On March 8 in Atlanta, the '3 in 4 Need More' campaign will get a boost from Dr. Marion Somers, the long-term care planning advocate who is a frequent guest on programs such as Good Morning America, Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. In an informal press conference at the Eleventh Annual Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference.
Appearing on Fox and CNBC TV, Denise Gott, Long-Term Care Expert, Will Reveal Alarming ‘Awareness Gap’
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least 70 percent of Americans over 65 will need long-term care services at some point. And Prudential Financial Inc. notes that 74 percent of consumers age 55 to 65 (about three in every four of us) polled for a recent survey said they are concerned about needing some kind of long term care.
Allen Amos and Nancy Hahn of EPIC named 2011 ‘Power Brokers’
SAN MATEO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Allen Amos and Nancy Hahn have been recognized by Risk and Insurance magazine as 2011 property and casualty insurance 'Power Brokers.'
Mark Morgan Joins Wholesale Trading Co-Op in Atlanta
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale brokerage industry veteran, Mark Morgan, has joined the firm as vice president/property broker.
EPIC Adds Amenda-Ming Chen as Account Executive
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Amenda-Ming Chen as an employee benefits Account Executive in its San Francisco office. Amenda brings a strong background in employee benefits consulting including benefit plan design, wellness planning, financial analysis, underwriting and benefit plan valuation.
48 Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Make ‘Partner’ in LTC Financial Partners; That Helps Explain Company’s Rapid Growth
KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 7, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For three years in a row (2008, 2009, and 2010), LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has been selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the nation's 5,000 fastest-growing companies. And among large national agencies specializing in LTC insurance sales, none is growing faster than LTCFP. What accounts for this?
EPIC Launches National Public Entities Practice
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces a major new initiative for public entities nationwide. Recognizing the need for more creative and effective risk management strategies for the public sector, EPIC has organized an integrated team to meet this need.
Leading Long-Term Care Insurance Agency Makes Olympic Strides in Spite of Limp Economy
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, is going for the gold. 'Among agencies specializing in LTC, we're already out in front,' says Cameron Truesdell, CEO, 'and we're determined to widen our lead.' To highlight this point, LTCFP engaged Olympic legend Bruce Jenner to speak at the company's annual meeting, held this year in Austin, Texas, January 14-16.
Residents of Shelby County May Be at Risk for Mine Subsidence
TOWER HILL, Ill. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) is expanding its consumer education campaign to make residents of Shelby County aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence.
Marketing Trend Alert: Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Use ‘Electronic Business Cards’ to Build Relationships
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) reveals one of its marketing secrets: 'electronic business cards' that supply an agent's name, address, and phone number, just as old-fashioned business cards do, but with a difference. The electronic variety 'can't be misplaced, and they establish credibility by providing helpful, detailed information,' says Jonas Roeser, LTCFP's Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations.
EPIC adds Adam Heher as Vice President in Petaluma – California’s Fastest Growing Insurance Broker Continues Building North Bay Team
PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of North Bay business professional Adam Heher in the company's Petaluma, Calif. office. Heher has deep ties to the North Bay, having lived and worked in the community his entire life.
’3 in 4? Campaign Addresses Boomer Long-Term Care Insurance Mind Gap
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the 3in4 Association, when it comes to long-term care insurance (LTCi), there's a big gap between what Baby Boomers (46 to 64 years old) believe and what they do. The association points to a recent survey by Mathew Greenwald & Associates showing that most Boomers highly value long-term care insurance, but that fewer than 10 in 100 have gotten around to buying it.
Insurance Leader Praises Obama for Promoting Enhanced Long-Term Care for Alzheimer’s Sufferers
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to the Society of Actuaries, the leading cause of U.S. long-term care claims is Alzheimer's. Who cares? Evidently President Obama does. 'We praise the President for his words and the legislation behind them,' says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Operations for LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.
‘True Cost’ Estimates Now Available for Buyers of Long Term Care Insurance
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) announces the availability of 'true cost' estimates for long term care insurance policies from multiple carriers. According to LTCFP, the actual out-of-pocket expense of any LTC policy is usually less than the stated premium. Why?
Long-Term Care Insurance Has Big Future in Spite of MetLife Exit, Leading LTCI Agency Says
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reports of the death of long-term care insurance are highly exaggerated, according to LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest and most experienced LTCI agencies. Last Thursday, when MetLife announced it would stop selling new LTCI coverage, 'It wasn't the end of the world,' says Cameron Truesdell, LTCFP's CEO.
TAX ALERT: Increased Federal Deductions Make Long-Term Care Insurance More Affordable for Many
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Americans planning to buy long-term care insurance in 2011 may deduct a larger portion of their premiums than ever, thanks to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
CMI’s Dr. Christina Liao Will Present Decision Pathway Modeling at the Society for Insurance Research (SIR) Annual Conference
ATLANTA, Ga. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Christina Liao, vice president, marketing science for CMI, a full-service marketing research company, will present a pathway modeling approach to understanding factors that influence consumers' decisions to renew insurance products. Liao will explain how companies can use results from pathway modeling to develop strategies to convert single line customers into buyers of multiple products. She will use a case study from a leading insurance company.
Soon Many Employees Will Be Asking, 'Hey, Boss, Which Long-Term Care Policy Should I Get?'
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- A new employee benefit is coming for millions of American employees: access to affordable long-term care insurance. So says Dan Cahn, an industry expert. LTCI provides funds for in-home or nursing-home care in case of longer-lasting illnesses or disabilities not covered by regular health insurance. Cahn is Senior Vice President of Business Development for LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP).
Long Term Care Insurance Leaders Join Forces to Launch 'Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign'
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Today the non-profit 3in4 Association, established by thirteen long term care insurance leaders, announces the formation of an advisory board and executive committee for the 'Nearly 3 in 4 Need More Campaign.'
A Hidden Peril in Woodford and Marshall Counties
ROANOKE, Ill. -- Residents of Woodford and Marshall counties are being warned about the possibility of mine subsidence damage occurring to homes built over abandoned, underground mines. The warning is being issued by the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) in its continuing effort to educate consumers about the risk of mine subsidence in Illinois.
Homes in Livingston County Illinois at Risk for Mine Subsidence
PONTIAC, Ill. -- The risk of mine subsidence is present for many homeowners in Livingston County, and the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) has initiated a consumer education initiative to address the issue. Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside.
McLean County Illinois Property Owners Alerted to Mine Subsidence Risk
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- Some homes in McLean County may be at risk for mine subsidence, according to the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF). Mine subsidence occurs in an abandoned mine when a mine roof or pillar collapses, causing the ground above to sink or subside. Homes built in close proximity to these mines are subject to foundation or structural damage, which may cost thousands of dollars to repair.
Hardin and Pope Counties Targeted for Mine Subsidence Education
ROSICLARE, Ill. -- In its continuing effort to educate Illinois property owners, the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund (IMSIF) announced that residents of Hardin and Pope Counties should be aware of the possibility that their homes may be built over abandoned, underground mines, which would make them at risk for possible mine subsidence.
LTC Financial Partners Teams with eWomenNetwork to Provide Free Long Term Care Information
KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Women have special long term care needs -- but not just because they often come down with longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities. When there's no long term care insurance for a couple or family members, women typically end up as the default, unpaid caregivers. 'Lack of LTC insurance not only hurts women when they themselves need care,' says Denise Gott, Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners LLC.
Pioneer of California Senior Housing and Assisted Living Facilities Launches Long Term Care Insurance Agency
COSTA MESA -- Gary L. Davidson, one of the true pioneers of senior housing and assisted living facilities, has launched the Windstone Insurance Agency...
