LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — An annual $10,000 award has been created by Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to be given to a third-year medical student with an interest in rural primary care.
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Long-Term Care Leader Extends Strategic Partnership Offer to Hundreds of Senior-Market Professionals
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a broad expansion of its strategic partnership program. ‘We’re opening our doors to seasoned senior-market professionals who want to expand their service offerings through a turn-key process,’ says Denise Gott, Executive Vice President for LTCFP.
EPIC’s Jim Gillette Honored as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that Jim Gillette has been named as a 2014 Risk and Insurance Retail Industry Power Broker. In addition to Gillette, Kathleen Felderman, managing principal and the leader of […]
EPIC adds Financial Institutions ‘Power Broker’ Jim Loughlin
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a nationally expanding retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that James R. Loughlin has joined the firm as Managing Principal, Risk Solutions. Loughlin joins EPIC as Managing Principal, Risk Solutions in New York.
EPIC adds Risk Management Professional Don Atkinson to its Southeast Region, The McCart Group
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center) a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it has added Don Atkinson to the risk management consulting practice in their Southeast Region, The McCart Group. Atkinson brings 29 years of experience in risk management and insurance […]
Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. Doubles Revenue through Translation and Medical Transportation Company Acquisition
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. announced this week that it has recently acquired Albors and Alnet, a language and medical transportation company. The Bank of Southern California was instrumental in providing the financing for the acquisition.
The Carlyle Group to Invest in Edgewood Partners Insurance Center to Support EPIC’s Expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a leading retail insurance broker headquartered in California, announced today that funds managed by global alternative asset manager The Carlyle Group (Carlyle) have agreed to acquire a controlling equity stake in the company. Carlyle’s investment will enable EPIC to continue to […]
Industry Leader Broadens Focus from Long-Term Care Insurance to Long-Term Care Solutions, Responding to Changing Consumer and Business Needs
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wondering if you should get long-term care insurance? Or if you can qualify? Or afford it? Stop worrying, advises LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America’s largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies. Today the company announces a bold shift from its traditional focus on […]
EPIC again recognized as one of Silicon Valley’s fastest growing private companies
SAN MATEO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a recent article, Silicon Valley Business Journal highlighted the region’s fastest growing companies, proving that for innovators, there is always opportunity to grow. EPIC, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage based in San Mateo, was one of 52 companies to receive this […]
EPIC honored as a ‘Best Place to Work’ in the North Bay
PETAULUMA, Calif., Aug. 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC, a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that the North Bay Business Journal has named the company a 2013 ‘Best Place to Work.’
EPIC, Dowling Capital Partners and Premier Insurance Combine Forces to Change Hispanic Insurance Market
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., June 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today a partnership with Dowling Capital Partners (DCP) and Premier Insurance Services, focusing on the personal insurance needs of the Hispanic market in the West and Southwest regions of […]
Banks Will Become Prime Places to Learn About Long-Term Care Insurance, Predicts LTC Partners and Insurance Services
KIRKLAND, Wash., May 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Following a recent announcement, LTC Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, will be providing long-term care education to member banks of the California Bankers Association (CBA), one of America’s largest state banking trade organizations.
LendingQB Incorporates Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Guidelines into its Automated Underwriting Engine
COSTA MESA, Calif., May 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LendingQB, an end-to-end provider of loan origination software, announced that it has implemented the mortgage insurance (MI) companies’ full set of underwriting guidelines into its automated underwriting system (AUS). As a result, MI eligibility and pricing is automatically calculated and paired with the investor’s underwriting decision […]
WTCI Expands Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) has enhanced its Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services. WTCI has added Risk Management Solutions catastrophe modeling software to the foundation of its risk modeling services and solutions. In addition, risk modeling professional Bruce Norris, a WTCI director, recently […]
Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A, Exceptional’ Rating Two Years Running
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.
MFX Selects Prevail Reinsurance System for its Property and Casualty Integrated Insurance Platform Solution
NEW CANAAN, Conn., April 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Prevail Consulting, Inc., a leading insurance technology and services provider, and MFX, a leading provider of hosted IT applications and outsourcing solutions for the Property and Casualty insurance industry, today announced an agreement whereby MFX will provide the Prevail Reinsurance System as a component of MFX’s […]
Truebridge Acquires Bank-Brokerage Consulting Firm
BOSTON, Mass., Feb. 14, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has acquired American Brokerage Consultants of St. Petersburg, Florida. The announcement was made today by Stewart Rose, CEO of Truebridge.
EPIC adds Hali Nielson as senior vice president in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Hali Nielson as senior vice president private client services in its Irvine office. Nielson brings 19 years of experience in insurance and risk management for individuals with a high asset base […]
EPIC adds Dolores Glass as a principal in San Ramon
SAN RAMON, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Dolores Glass as a principal in their San Ramon construction practice. Glass brings over 20 years of experience in construction industry risk management and property and casualty insurance to EPIC.
LTC Financial Partners and ‘Dr. Marion’ Give 250 Toy Animals to Ronald McDonald House for Kids Needing Care
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kids with medical needs feel better and get better with tender loving care. So do older family members with disabilities. But human TLC is seldom handy 24/7. That’s where a warm, fuzzy toy animal can make a difference. On Monday, November 12, 250 of them are being donated to […]
EPIC Adds Neil Willian as Account Executive in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, has added Neil Willian as an account executive to their San Francisco construction practice. Willian brings 15 years of experience to EPIC in construction risk, specializing in legal, claims, and insurance risk management.
EPIC adds senior account manager Reagan Peralta in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Reagan Peralta as a senior account manager in its San Francisco office. Peralta brings more than 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, working for national insurance carriers as well as Bay […]
EPIC honored by Business Insurance Magazine as a ‘Best Place to Work in Insurance’ for a Third Year
SAN MATEO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has again been recognized as a 2012 ‘Best Place to Work in Insurance’ by Business Insurance Magazine and survey co-sponsor Best Companies Group.
EPIC adds Cris Nunez as principal in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Cris Nunez as principal in EPIC’s Los Angeles office. Nunez brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial insurance and risk management, with a focus on workers’ compensation.
EPIC welcomes Benefits Consultant Adam Medeiros
FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Adam Medeiros as an employee benefits consultant in its Fresno office. Medeiros brings his extensive knowledge of group health and welfare benefits, including ERISA, COBRA and HIPAA, to EPIC’s rapidly expanding Fresno team.
One-Minute Long-Term Care Quiz Gauges Awareness of Likely Need, Who Pays, and How
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Has the government got your back on long-term care (LTC), or not? Are the odds small or great that you or a family member will ever need LTC? How safe is a ‘wait-and-see’ approach to the issue? These key questions are addressed in an online quiz from LTC Financial Partners, […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Title Insurance: Borrowers Are Often Overpaying
AUSTIN, Texas (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — FirstClose Title announced that its CEO, Cynthia Waterman, will be available at the 99th MBA Annual Convention and Exposition at the Hyatt Regency in Chicago, Illinois October 21-24 to discuss title insurance issues in the mortgage banking industry and how they can be remedied. She is available by appointment at […]
EPIC adds Joe Dunn as Vice President of Workers Compensation Claims
FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Joe Dunn as Vice President, Workers Compensation Claims in its Fresno office. Dunn brings eleven years of experience in workers compensation, settlement negotiation, and Medicare sectors to EPIC.
Vermont Startup Seeks over $1 Billion in Unclaimed Life Contracts
BURLINGTON, Vt. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Policy Inspector Inc., a new nationwide provider of comprehensive life insurance policy searches, is pleased to announce the launch of the company’s website, content developed by their in-house marketing group. The site embodies Policy Inspector’s forward-thinking vision and commitment to the growing needs of the over $1 Billion dollars of […]
EPIC honored as ‘Best Place to Work in Orange County’ for second consecutive year
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, was recently named as one of the Best Places to Work in the Orange County. Led by managing principals, Dan Ryan and Tony D’Asaro, EPIC’s Irvine team has received this honor for the second consecutive year. […]
EPIC Expands Into Vintage Auto and Racing Industry
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the formation of a new division, EPIC Motorsports. Operated by EPIC’s own collectors and racers, this division provides customers with both the highest level of insurance expertise and extensive knowledge of collector cars, […]
Do People Over-Estimate the Cost of Long-Term Care Insurance, Depriving Themselves of Vital Protection?
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a straw poll to let people guess the cost of long-term care insurance, immediately learn what others think, and then get actual numbers from an expert by phone. The poll and follow-up information are designed to correct a misconception that […]
EPIC appoints Connie Rowe as Business Development Executive for McDonald’s Franchisee Programs
SAN RAMON, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces today that Connie Rowe has been appointed vice president and business development executive in the firm’s San Ramon-based Programs Group. Rowe is an experienced risk management professional with 25 years of client-focused service. In […]
EPIC adds Jessica Bentson as Senior Account Manager
FOLSOM, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Jessica Bentson as a senior account manager in its Folsom office. Bentson brings eight years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector.
EPIC adds Sarah Ledbetter as Account Manager in Fresno office
FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Sarah Ledbetter as a property and casualty insurance account manager in its Fresno office. Ledbetter brings extensive experience in customer service and the management of commercial insurance and risk management programs to EPIC.
EPIC adds Benefits Consultant Kate Crouch in Folsom
FOLSOM, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kate Crouch as an employee benefits consultant in its Folsom office. Crouch brings 18 years of experience in group health and welfare benefits as well as insurance negotiations to EPIC’s growing benefits consulting team.
EPIC adds Joe Costamagna as a Principal in Petaluma
PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Joe Costamagna as a principal in their Petaluma office. Costamagna brings 10 years of experience in insurance and risk management, working with a wide range of businesses and specializing in the […]
Labor Day Proposal from Long-Term Care Leader: Thank the Unsung Millions Who Provide Labor of Love, Our Caregivers
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — All Americans owe a debt of gratitude to those who work for a living. But what about our caregivers, who selflessly tend the disabled – helping them eat, bathe, go to the bathroom, dress? Our society could not function without caregivers, yet we give them short shrift when handing out […]
EPIC adds Ryan Yoo, Senior Vice President, and Ricky Choi, Vice President, in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the additions of Ryan Yoo and Ricky Choi in EPIC’s Los Angeles office. Yoo and Choi are focused on growing EPIC’s presence in the Korean business community and bring a combined 40 years […]
EPIC adds Patrick McCaleb and Phil Grove as Principals in Fresno
FRESNO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the additions of Patrick McCaleb and Phil Grove as principals in EPIC’s newest office located in Fresno.
Five Questions to Ask a Long-Term Care Specialist Following the Supreme Court’s Obamacare Ruling
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When the Supreme Court upheld The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), uncertainty about health insurance abated. But what about long-term care insurance, which covers in-home, nursing-home, and assisted-living care – expensive services scarcely addressed by regular insurance or Medicare? That issue remains as head-scratching as ever, according to […]
Christine Khemis of Seattle Named Top Long-Term Care Insurance Specialist in Washington State
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) – Today the Personal PR Forum, a professional network offering do-it-yourself public relations help, applauds member Christine Khemis for winning a top award in the LTC industry. The Personal PR Forum (PPR Forum for short) was launched this year by the […]
Long Term Care Insurance: A Reminder of Independence on Independence Day
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As our country celebrates Independence Day, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the value itself, says Terry Truesdell, President and CEO of The National LTC Network. Mirriam-Webster’s dictionary defines independent as: not subject to control by others; not requiring or relying on something else; not requiring or relying […]
Calculator-Advisor Combo Reveals Cost of Long-Term Care and Insurance in Any Location
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces a free service to help consumers learn about the financial risk of needing long-term care someday, and how to manage the risk. The service blends the best of technology with the best of humanity: real, live advisors on the phone. It’s a simple […]
Texas Partnership and 3in4 Association Team Up to Showcase Long-Term Care Planning
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Texas Long-Term Care Partnership and the 3in4 Association are joining forces to host a series of free seminars in July to encourage people to think about how they’re going to pay for their long-term care.
International Document Services Modifies Mortgage Document Preparation Software to Accommodate FHA MI Hike
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has revised its flagship mortgage document preparation system, idsDoc, to reflect the Federal Housing Administration’s (FHA) mortgage insurance (MI) premium increase. The increase, one quarter of one point, will be applied to all 15-year and 30-year mortgages backed by […]
Tina Brink of EPIC Receives ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant’ Honor from Leading Industry Publications
SAN MATEO, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that senior account executive Tina Brink has again been recognized by Risk and Insurance and Human Resource Executive magazines as a ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant’ in 2012. Brink is one of only 18 […]
Millions in Workplaces May Get Long-Term Care Insurance, According to Industry Leader Offering Special Report
KIRKLAND, Wash., May 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces an agreement with EraNova Institute to distribute a special report on the future of long-term care insurance (LTCI) as an employee benefit. The report will be made available by LTCFP to selected employee benefit brokers, human resource managers, and heads […]
Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services welcomes Jeffrey R. Jamison to NYC Office
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that Jeffrey R. Jamison has joined the firm as Assistant VP. Jamison will be based in New York City.
Republican Candidate Leads President Obama in Straw Poll on Long-Term Care Insurance Support, an Issue Affecting Most Households
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 18, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a tight presidential race, voter sentiment on religion, race, jobs or contraception could tip the balance. Or ‘the decisive issue just might be a health problem that jeopardizes almost every American family,’ says Jonas Roeser, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Operations for LTC Financial Partners […]
Long Term Care Insurance Marketer Wins Coveted 'Social Media Rockstar' Finalist Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 11, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Long Term Care Associates (LTCA), a member of the National LTC Network, was recently announced a finalist in the ‘Social Media Rockstars – Organizations’ category of SENIORHOMES.COM 2012 BEST OF THE WEB AWARDS. The contest sought to identify the most valuable resources across the web for […]
Stan Sanchez joins EPIC to manage Historic Motor Sport Association Program and risk management needs of high net worth clients
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Stan Sanchez as principal in their San Francisco office. A veteran of more than 10 years in the insurance industry, Sanchez will focus on providing risk management and insurance solutions […]
LTC Guild Supports Election Poll on Key Issue: Tax Breaks to Help More Americans Afford Long-Term Care Insurance
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J., March 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Guild, the social network for the long-term care insurance industry, announces its support of a straw poll asking people to say which presidential candidate they think more likely to back federal incentives for owning […]
EPIC adds Lou Razzano as Principal in San Ramon
SAN RAMON, Calif., March 21, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of Lou Razzano as Principal and Business Development Executive. Razzano will be based in the company’s San Ramon, Calif. office and report to managing principal, Brian Quinn.
PowerGuard PowerClip extended warranty solution chosen by China Sunergy Co. Ltd.
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that China Sunergy Co. Ltd. (NASDAQ:CSUN), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.
LTC Financial Partners Ramps Up Long-Term Care Insurance Offerings as Prudential Exits Individual LTC Insurance Market
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 8, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) discloses plans to offer a beefed-up array of long-term care insurance choices for individuals and employee groups. The offerings are from multiple insurance carriers.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services names Hilton Brown VP of Claims Management
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today the addition of Hilton Brown as Vice President of Claims Management. Specializing in claims management and client advocacy, Brown brings 22 years of experience to the PowerGuard team.
Ask Your Employer About Long-Term Care Insurance – You May Qualify More Easily and Get a Special Rate
KIRKLAND, Wash., Feb. 28, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today one of America’s most experienced long-term care insurance agencies – LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) – reveals a little-known secret for people in the market for LTC insurance. ‘Just ask your employer about it,’ says Dan Cahn, LTCFP’s Senior Vice President of Business Development. Doing so […]
Financial Foundation Group (FFG)'s Belinda A. Hoover Appointed Vice President
DENVER, Colo., Feb. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Belinda Hoover has been promoted to Vice President of Client Services with the Financial Foundation Group. In Belinda Hoover’s 20 years of business experience she was an executive with an engineering consulting and training company where amongst her corporate management duties as Chief Administrative Officer; her responsibilities […]
Hilton Brown to manage client advocacy and claims in EPIC Los Angeles and Irvine offices
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today the addition of Hilton Brown who will oversee client claims and advocacy in the company’s Los Angeles and Irvine offices. Brown will also provide claims support for sister company PowerGuard Insurance Services, located […]
The Financial Foundation Group Brightens up the Larimer Humane Society
FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 31, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 2012 has started off on the correct foot for the Loveland Branch of Financial Foundation Group, also known as FFG. The company spends the typical work week helping people review their retirement accounts, college savings, investment safety, and life insurance needs. This past week the staff […]
TAX TIP: Get Long-Term Care Insurance NOW to Qualify for Deduction Next Year
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 26, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Long-term care insurance is subsidized, in effect, by Uncle Sam. ‘For many people, a large part of their premium cost is deductible on their federal tax return,’ says Denise Gott, National Sales Manager and Chairman of the Board of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP). ‘That doesn’t make […]
Leading Long-Term Care Agency Is Bouncing Back Like Chris Gardner, Hero of 'Pursuit of Happyness,' the Movie Starring Will Smith
KIRKLAND, Wash., Jan. 24, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Christopher Gardner, played by Will Smith in ‘The Pursuit of Happyness’ (Columbia Pictures, 2006), was jobless and homeless with a baby boy to support. He bounced back, gaining wealth and a future for his son. Inspired by this example, LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) invited Gardner to […]
Solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co joins providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty solution
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announced today that solar panel manufacturer Lightway Green New Energy Co. Ltd. (‘Lightway’) has joined the growing number of solar energy providers globally that have adopted PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip(TM) extended warranty protection.
EPIC Enhances SLICE insurance program for Pizza Restaurant and Delivery Operators
SAN RAMON, Calif. /California Newswire/ — EPIC Programs Group, a managing underwriter and program administrator providing leading-edge risk management and insurance solutions nationally, announced that they have expanded the menu of coverage available in their newest program for Pizza Restaurants and Delivery Operators. Dubbed ‘SLICE’ (safety, loss control, insurance, coverage, expertise), the program now includes […]
SunEdison has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading global provider of solar energy services, SunEdison, a client of retail insurance broker Lockton Companies, has joined the growing number of solar energy providers to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.
Solar manufacturer, Talesun, selects PowerGuard PowerClip extended warranty protection
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading solar manufacturer, Talesun, has joined the growing number of global solar panel manufacturers to choose PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.
LONG ENERGY, a client of Marsh Los Angeles, adopts PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that leading Chinese solar manufacturer, LONG ENERGY (Shenglong, Suzhou Shenglong PV-Tech Co., Ltd.), a client of Marsh Los Angeles, has joined the growing number of China-based solar panel manufacturers to adopt PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.
Association of Professional Ball Players of America selects LTC Financial Partners to offer long-term care education and services to its members
PLACENTIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Today the Association of Professional Ball Players of America (APBPA) announces the selection of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) to offer long-term care education and long-term care insurance coverage to their 11,000 Members. For members that choose to purchase the insurance, applications for individual policies will be completed by LTCFP […]
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces ZNShine adopts PowerClip Warranty Solution
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services announces that Chinese solar manufacturer, ZNShine, has joined the growing number of international solar panel manufacturers adopting PowerGuard’s unique PowerClip extended warranty protection.
Thanksgiving – A Perfect Time to Talk Turkey About Long-Term Care
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 21, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Thanksgiving is a time to join with family to say thanks for life’s blessings. It can also be a time to make sure those blessings continue year after year, uninterrupted by the financial impact of long-term health issues. ‘According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]
LTC Financial Partners Selected by American Senior Benefits Association to Provide Long-Term Care Education and Insurance
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 17, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today the American Senior Benefits Association (ASBA) announced the selection of LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) to provide long-term care education and insurance for members and their families. The aim of the ASBA Long-Term Care Insurance Program is to supply education on the financial risks associated with […]
IDS Adds Flood Insurance Disclosure to Mortgage Doc Packages
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, announced that a new disclosure relating to flood insurance is now available through the idsDoc doc prep platform.
Consumers Remain in Denial about Planning for Long-Term Care According to New Study
KIRKLAND, Wash., Nov. 8, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The majority of adults believe that long-term care insurance should be purchased between the ages of 45-64, yet 82 percent of this age group have not purchased a policy, finds a new study from the 3in4 Association. The study, sponsored by Genworth Financial, also shows that since […]
Edgewood Partners Insurance Center adds Scott Lihme as Principal in Irvine, Calif.
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the addition of property and casualty insurance broker and risk management consultant, Scott Lihme as a principal in the company’s Irvine, Calif. office. Lihme brings 25 years of underwriting, production, client advocacy and program management […]
Long-Term Care Alert: As Government Support Shrinks, LTC Leader Says 'We're Here to Help You'
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 20, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
November Is Long-Term Care Awareness Month, a Good Time for Local Groups to Schedule Informational Seminars
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 19, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
Long Term Care Insurance Specialist and Attorney Helen Boyer Goes to Bat for Washington State Consumers Needing LTC Protection
KIRKLAND, Wash., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. […]
Title Insurance Becomes an Important Client Retention Tool for Real Estate Pros
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Oct. 13, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.
EPIC Programs Group Introduces Comprehensive Pizza Restaurant and Delivery Operators Insurance Package
SAN RAMON, Calif., Sept. 28, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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), the new program specifically addresses a significant exposure […]
Title Insurance Providing Stability and Continuity to New Jersey Real Estate Industry
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
As Health Reform Takes Effect, Companies Must Offer Long-Term Care Insurance to Employees, But There's a Roadblock
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 27, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 […]
Mike McMullen and PowerGuard Insurance named 2011 Risk Innovator and Responsibility Leader by Risk & Insurance Magazine
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — 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.
Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Cheaper than Do-It-Yourself Caregiving, Leading Agency Advises
KIRKLAND, Wash., Sept. 19, 2011 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 (LTCFP), ‘be prepared for sticker shock. Your services don’t come free.’ LTCFP is […]
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance adds Business Development Exec Tim Kinsella in N.Y.
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that risk management, financial services and alternative energy professional Tim Kinsella has joined the company as a business development […]
LTC Financial Partners Named to INC 5000 Four Years in a Row
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The economy has not been doing great, but LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP) has. This month Inc. Magazine ranks LTCFP No. 2,483 among all companies, and No. 25 among companies in the insurance industry, in its annual ranking of the nation’s 5000 fastest-growing companies. LTCFP also made the Inc. 5000 […]
PowerGuard adds Sales Executive Rex Lyon in Irvine
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced that Rex Lyon has joined the company as vice president.
Inc. 5000 Company Seeks World-Class Sales Managers for Exploding Market
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), one of the nation’s most experienced long-term care insurance agencies, is looking for high-performing sales managers to build teams and drive business in key geographic areas. ‘According to surveys, about three in four Americans over 65 are concerned about needing long-term care services at some […]
As Deficit Reduction Threatens Long-Term Care Support, Private Group Steps In to Bolster Government Intentions
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With federal purse strings tightening, Americans are likely to need a mix of private and diminished government resources to pay for their long-term care. To help people achieve the right mix, free presentations are being offered nationwide by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of the country’s largest long-term care […]
EPIC Enhances North Bay Services with Opening of New Offices
PETALUMA, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announces the opening of new offices in Petaluma. The new EPIC facility, featuring a multi-media training room for risk management, insurance, employee benefits and safety seminars, will help the EPIC team serve the growing needs of […]
EPIC adds Kathleen Holmes as Senior Account Executive
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Holmes as a senior account executive in its Employee Benefits Division. Kathy brings nearly 25 years of experience in the health insurance and employee benefits industry. She will be based in EPIC’s […]
EPIC adds Linda Campbell as Account Executive in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Linda Campbell as an account executive. Campbell brings more than 40 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry to her new assignment.
Long-term Care Advocate Dr. Marion Finds Common Ground with the Dalai Lama and Tibet's Prime Minister in Exile
WASHINGTON, D.C. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Friday, July 15, universal principles of eldercare were affirmed by exiled Tibetan leaders and Dr. Marion Somers, the pre-eminent U.S. advocate for better long-term care. Dr. Marion was in Washington, D.C., representing the 3in4 Association on a national tour.
Looking for a Free Speaker on a Hot Topic? Hundreds Available for 'Long-Term Healthcare Planning Options for Americans'
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces the availability of hundreds of experts who will speak to local groups supporting a new national awareness campaign. The campaign is titled 3in4 Need More, www.3in4needmore.com, and it is about educating Americans on all their long term care planning options.
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services unveils new PowerWrap Solar Project Performance Guarantee Policy
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services – a Managing General Agent and Lloyds cover holder specializing in unique insurance and risk management solutions for the wind and solar energy industries – today announced the availability of PowerGuard’s latest insurance solution for the solar industry: the PowerWrap Solar Project Performance Guarantee Policy.
Fourth of July Reminder for 50-Plus Americans: Think about Long-Term Care Independence
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LTC Financial Partners, LLC, wants to protect the personal freedom of those who may need long-term care, and their potential caregivers. “On Independence Day, why not plan to secure your future freedom of choice?” says President Craig Smith? LTCFP is one of America’s largest and most experienced long-term care insurance […]
Long-Term Care Independence: Something to Think About on the 4th of July
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Independence Day, if you’re a potential long-term caregiver or one who may need care, why not resolve to protect your own independence in the years to come? This advice comes from LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America’s largest and most experienced long-term care insurance agencies.
California Long-Term Care in Jeopardy – Well-Intentioned Bill Threatens to Boost Insurance Rates and Undermine Care
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Concerned that long-term care insurance rates might go up? ‘The California Assembly feels your pain,’ says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTC Financial Partners LLC (LTCFP), ‘but they just passed a bill, AB 999, that will only make matters worse if the State Senate also passes it.’ LTCFP is one of […]
PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services’ Unique Warranty Solutions Benefit Solar Panel Manufacturing and Photovoltaic Projects Worldwide
IRVINE, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Solar panel manufacturers in China and around the world continue looking for ways to provide greater economic certainty with their products, says PowerGuard Specialty Insurance Services. Guaranteeing warranty terms through the use of insurance provides the certainty manufacturers and their customers look for, as well as long-term stability for the […]
Long-Term Care Expert Denise Gott to be Featured on 21st Century Business Television, CNBC, June 10
KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Scant planning for long-term care is a big problem in America. Prudential Financial Inc. notes that 74 percent of consumers ages 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. ‘Yet nearly 54 […]