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Insurance Industry News, including Long Term Care Insurance (LTCi)

Insurance

Insurance
Insurance Industry News, including Long Term Care Insurance (LTCi)

Edgewood Partners Insurance Center named One of 2011's 'Healthiest Employers of the Bay Area'

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has been recognized as one of 2011's 'Healthiest Employers of the Bay Area.'

As Government Support Shrinks, LTC Leader Cameron Truesdell says 'We're Here to Help'

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies announces a national effort to help all Americans with their long-term care financing needs. The company is LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), which represents multiple insurance carriers.

Each November, during Long-Term Care Awareness month, Americans are reminded to think about their future care needs

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Each November, during Long-Term Care Awareness month, Americans are reminded to think about their future care needs. For those who want to get serious about it, a seminar is available to answer all questions. It's provided free to local groups by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation's largest long-term care insurance agencies representing multiple carriers.

Attorney Helen Boyer Goes to Bat for Washington State Consumers Needing LTC Protection

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- Washington state residents are about to be rewarded for planning ahead for their long-term care (LTC) needs, but the forthcoming program will be even better with a few tweaks. So says Helen Boyer, who testified on October 11 before the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Boyer, a Bellevue-based attorney specializing in insurance law, is a Partner with LTC Financial Partners, LLC.

Counsellors Title Insurance Agency, Inc. sees new value and significance emerging for the role of title insurance

TOMS RIVER, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Counsellors Title Insurance Agency, Inc. founder Ralph Aponte sees new value and significance emerging for the role of title insurance, especially within real estate markets that have been impacted by pressures of the recent economic trend.

Serving the Pizza Industry: Innovative SLICE Program bundles cost-effective insurance protection

SAN RAMON, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing leading-edge risk management and insurance solutions nationally, announces the launch of their newest program for Pizza Restaurants and Delivery Operators. Dubbed 'SLICE' (safety, loss control, insurance, coverage, expertise).

New Jersey Real Estate Industry: Title Insurance Providing Stability and Continuity

TOMS RIVER, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- Counsellors Title Agency, Inc. principal Ralph Aponte sees title insurance providing a stabilizing force within the New Jersey real estate industry through its function of insuring property title. Consequently, with greater scrutiny being given to each and every aspect of the real estate transaction, increased attention is coming upon the role of title agent in New Jersey and the fiscal position of the insurance carrier.

Worksite Academy, a New Organization Announced in April, Offers a Solution to Health Reform

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- As part of health reform, American companies are required to enable their employees to participate in the public option for long-term care insurance, known as the Community Living Assistance and Supports (CLASS) program. Now being fleshed out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CLASS - though postponed until 2013 - calls for employees to be automatically enrolled, with payroll deductions, unless they opt out.

PowerGuard's Managing Principal Mike McMullen named by Risk & Insurance magazine as a 2011 Risk Innovator

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services - a Managing General Agent specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries - today announced that Managing Principal Mike McMullen was named by Risk & Insurance magazine as a 2011 Risk Innovator.

Recent Survey by MetLife Mature Market Institute: Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Cheaper than Do-It-Yourself Caregiving

KIRKLAND, Wash. /eNewsChannels/ -- If one of your aging parents suddenly needs help with the tasks of daily living, who will provide it? You? 'If that's your default plan,' says Craig Smith, President of LTC Financial Partners LLC, 'be prepared for sticker shock. Your services don't come free.' LTCFP is one of the nation's largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.

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