Ted Schwartz Promoted to VP of Insurance Operations: Will Guide Units Within AmeriLife's American Insurance Administrators

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Ted Schwartz, AmeriLife?s Vice President of Process Improvement, was promoted to the position of Vice President of Insurance Operations of American Insurance Administrators, AmeriLife?s Third-Party Administration arm.

Formerly the Project Manager of Product Development at AmeriLife, Mr. Schwartz has more than two decades of experience in process improvement and project management disciplines, in both marine and health care industries.

In an earlier career, Mr. Schwartz created process flows for multiple dealership functions as well as serving in Information Technology project management operations at MarineMax, and was the Business Process Reengineering Manager for an ancillary healthcare provider in Tampa. He is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and has been PMP trained, using the Project Management Institute?s Body of Knowledge guidelines.

Mr. Schwartz? promotion is effective immediately, and his responsibilities will include Underwriting, New Business, Claims and Process Improvement.

For additional information on AmeriLife or additional professional/biographical information on Mr. Schwartz, please contact Corporate Communications Director Wayne Shelor at 727-726-0726, or by e-mail at wshelor(at)amerilife(dot)com.

AmeriLife Group, LLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides senior-focused life and health insurance products and services in the United States. It offers a health and financial protection kit consisting of health and dental insurance, Medicare Supplements and Advantage plans, prescription drug plans, fixed and equity indexed annuities, as well as life, final expense and long-term care insurance for senior Americans. AmeriLife operates a network of Medicare-preferred provider organizations and markets homeowner, automobile, unit owner, watercraft and liability insurance products of various companies. Founded in 1971 and based in Clearwater, Florida, AmeriLife also provides third-party administration services such as compliance, policyholder, premium billing, claims and underwriting services.

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MWG Insurance Mall Announces Beta Launch of Online Quoting Tool for Medicare Supplements

Jackson, Miss. (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

MWG Insurance Mall, a leading provider of Medicare supplemental insurance policies, will be launching the beta version of a new online quoting tool for Medicare Supplements on or before November 1, 2011, providing seniors instant access to quotes on insurance plans from different carriers. The new tool is also developed for insurance agents, allowing them to streamline the process and view more options for coverage.

Through MWG Insurance Mall?s new online quoting tool, seniors on fixed incomes can now receive free, instant quotes on Medicare supplement insurance to help pay for costs not covered under Medicare, such as copayments and deductibles. By using the tool, seniors can easily compare rates and plans online without having to call an agent. What?s more, they can enter their information one time and receive multiple quotes from different insurance companies.

?By offering this new tool to senior citizens, MWG Insurance Mall is able to provide our customers Medicare supplement health insurance coverage to help pay expenses that Medicare doesn?t cover,? said David White, president and CEO of Morgan-White Group, Inc., parent company Morgan White, Ltd. ?Our new tool makes it simple for seniors to see various quotes without the hassle of speaking to multiple insurance carriers or completing numerous forms.?

In addition to making the tool available to clients who visit the site directly, the new tool is also available to insurance agents. Agents who sign up with MWG Insurance Mall can use the innovative tool when quoting their own clients. They can also utilize the tool to track quotes and manage leads from a portal designed with their business in mind.

?Senior citizens on fixed incomes want to see the price of Medicare supplement insurance quotes in one place,? said White. ?This tool brings multiple quotes on one easy-to-read screen. At the same time, it is an important tool to help agents get faster service and more accurate quotes.?

About Morgan-White, Ltd.

Jackson, Miss-based Morgan-White, Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MorganWhiteGroup (http://www.MorganWhite.com) and a leading internet marketer of dental, vision, cancer, Medicare and supplemental products. MWL also provides its unique web-based enrollment system to brokers and carriers who need online enrollment capabilities for their products and websites. The MWL system does all the work, allowing the broker or carrier to receive their normal commission while completing enrollment through their websites. MWL also has three direct-to-consumer brands: Dental For Everyone, Dental and Vision 4 U, and MWG Insurance Mall.

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NADP, DDPA Give States Important New Tool to Help Design Insurance Exchanges

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

Policymakers and work groups charged with creating state insurance exchanges have been given a new tool to help them increase access to dental benefits. The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) and the Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA) have issued a white paper entitled, ?Offering Dental Benefits in Health Exchanges: A Roadmap for Federal and State Policymakers,? aimed at helping policymakers navigate issues unique to dental benefits.

?While there is disagreement about many of the details of health care reform, creating places where consumers can comparison shop for their health insurance is one idea with bipartisan support,? said Kim Volk, president and CEO of DDPA. ?It makes sense that as policymakers work to establish exchanges, medical coverage has been the primary focus,? said Volk. ?But, it?s important for states to address dental benefits as they craft exchange rules and shopping systems, otherwise people could end up with fewer choices, not more, or they may be forced to find a new dentist.?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes ?pediatric oral services? as part of the federally mandated Essential Health Benefits Program (EHBP) to be offered in the small group and individual markets both inside and outside exchanges. The law also ensures that consumers will be able to shop for their children?s dental benefits from stand-alone dental benefits providers. ?The vast majority of people with dental coverage today purchase those benefits separately from their medical benefits,? said Evelyn Ireland, NADP?s executive director. ?The ACA allows consumers purchasing through Exchanges the option of purchasing separate dental coverage. It?s important that state exchanges plan for the offer of dental benefits from the outset, otherwise consumer choice will be limited and the very objective exchange planners sought to achieve will be thwarted,? said Ireland.

The timely paper examines issues relevant to the offering of separate dental policies by exchanges and highlights the fact that millions of individual and small-group consumers now have, and will maintain, dental coverage outside of the exchanges. Therefore, it will be critical for policymakers to follow the path outlined in the white paper and properly define state exchange processes to allow these consumers to keep their dental coverage and the dentists they now use for themselves and their children.

In addition, the white paper recommends processes for exchanges 1) to verify and accept current dental coverage and 2) to offer dental coverage to those consumers that don?t have it today. It provides background on the current dental marketplace and offers common-sense solutions for state and federal policymakers engaged in exchange design.

The white paper is available free of charge at http://www.nadp.org or http://www.deltadental.com/WhitePaperExecutiveSummary.pdf

About Delta Dental Plans Association

The not-for-profit Delta Dental Plans Association (http://www.deltadental.com) represents 39 independent Delta Dental member companies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. As the nation?s largest dental benefits provider, Delta Dental serves more than 56 million Americans in more than 95,000 employee groups. In 2010, Delta Dental member companies donated more than $ 48 million throughout the country to support programs that focus on preventing dental disease, expanding access to care, advancing dental science and understanding the connections between oral and overall health.

National Association of Dental Plans (NADP), a Texas nonprofit corporation with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, is the ?representative and recognized resource of the dental benefits industry.? NADP is the only national trade organization that includes the full spectrum of dental benefits companies operating in the United States. NADP?s members provide Dental HMO, Dental PPO, Dental Indemnity and Discount Dental products to 143 million Americans, approximately 90% of all Americans with dental benefits.

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The Alliance Group of Western New York, Inc. Wants Local Residents to Consider New York State Disability Insurance During Open Enrollment

(PRWEB) November 13, 2011

The team at the Alliance Group of Western New York knows that not many people consider their employee benefits on a regular basis. However, things like health coverage and NY State disability insurance should not be taken for granted. As open enrollment for company benefits is approaching for many New York workers, the Alliance Group of Western New York urges them to consider all of their options.

When it comes to NY State disability insurance, many employees opt out of coverage because they do not want to contribute to the costs that their employers do not cover. However, here are some things that workers should think about before making a final decision:

Employees who sustain injuries outside of work will not be eligible for workers? compensation benefits, so they would not be compensated for lost wages over any extended period of time.
Even people who work at companies that cover the cost of some disability insurance may require extra coverage, especially if they have children or dependents.
Workers can enroll in group disability coverage at any time, but those who wait until after open-enrollment periods may find that they are denied coverage later if they develop certain medical conditions.
Group policies can cover employees for up to two years if they cannot return to their job. These funds can be invaluable for New York residents who would otherwise be left without any income during this time.

The experts at the Alliance Group of Western NY understand that some companies may boast great group plans for health and dental coverage, but it?s also important for workers to consider their other options such as NY State disability insurance. While having this type of coverage may not appear to be an immediate necessity, it will certainly be worth the price if an individual were ever to face a situation in which they were disabled for a period of time.

About The Alliance Group of Western NY:

Founded in 1993, The Alliance Group of Western NY is an independent New York insurance agency. As such, the agency is fully equipped to represent the distinct needs and interests of each client they serve ? not the interests of any one insurance company. As a result, The Alliance Group of Western NY is able to offer prospects customization, choice and a level of consultation not found with a direct writer or online insurance provider. The agency?s experienced agents will research each client?s options and craft a personalized, competitively-priced New York state insurance protection program exclusive to their coverage requirements.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Paula Hampton State Farm Insurance

Charleston, SC (PRWEB) November 17, 2011

Paula Hampton State Farm Insurance broke ground Friday, September 16, 2011 on its existing site placing the new building closer to the highway with the parking lot in the rear. The new location is designed to preserve the majestic 100-year old Grand Oak trees on the property while allowing for the planting of many more trees and indigenous plants to the area.

During the past ten years, Paula Hampton?s State Farm insurance agency has occupied the well-known 1948 West Ashley house with the red roof and has simply out-grown it. After consulting engineers about expanding or adding on a second story, it was found that the home?s foundation and structure would not support an expansion. So the solution was to hire Harbor Contracting, LLC to build a new office while demolishing the existing buildings in an environmentally conscious manner. Harbor Contracting and Coast Architects worked with the owner to create and construct a building that is designed well and implements as many ?green? features as possible. Pete McKellar is the owner of Harbor Contracting, LLC and is a certified LEED AP.

The team at the Sustainable Warehouse systematically took apart the structures surrounding the main office prior to the new construction, and will remove the old office after Harbor Contracting completes the new building. The salvaged lumber and building materials will be recycled and sold at a discount at the Sustainable Warehouse located in North Charleston, SC.

Harbor Contracting, LLC is a commercial general contracting firm serving office, dental, healthcare, retail, resort, educational, industrial, and governmental clients throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry for over 25 years. Headquartered in Mount Pleasant, SC, the firm is fully bonded and insured with an unlimited General Contractor?s License Classification.

Harbor Contracting, LLC

(843) 884-3434

http://www.HarborContracting.net

info(at)harborcontracting(dot)net

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California Insurance Company, Sofi Insurance, is Offering a More Efficient Method for Finding Affordable Health Insurance Solutions

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 06, 2011

California may be one of the most ideal places in the world to live, but accidents can happen anywhere. According to consumerhealthratings.com, the average emergency room visit is nearly $ 2,000, so even a minor injury could harm one's financial state. This is why more residents than ever are looking for affordable health coverage solutions. Sofi Insurance, a California insurance company, is offering a simpler method for finding and comparing quotes from various health insurance providers in California to help clients find the insurance plan they need at an affordable price.

Health Coverage Los Angeles

Single individuals, couples and families are all going to require health coverage at some point. Whether it is a broken bone or a cold, emergency room or doctor visits are a part of everyone's life. For those with children, the need for coverage goes up exponentially. Every child deserves the preventative care that will offer them a long and healthy life. For many families that are suffering from the current economy, health insurance seems completely unaffordable.

On top of the skyrocketing insurance rates comes the hassle of finding the right health coverage in Los Angeles for everyone's unique situation. Sofi Insurance has taken these problems to heart and is now offering a solution to those in need of coverage.

Customers have the option to bypass the pushy salespeople and go straight to the policy that they need. In a couple of simple steps, individuals will provide their basic information and immediately begin receiving quotes. Customers will then be able to choose coverage ranging from life insurance to group dental policies, all custom-made to fit their needs and budget. Sofi Insurance places all quotes next to one another for a quick and easy format. When customers find the policy that best suits their needs, they can then apply online with a few simple clicks.

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Finding health insurance in California has become a dreaded chore for many. This is why more residents than ever are now looking to Sofi insurance for solutions. Customers will discover that this important process can be done in as little as a few minutes with just a few clicks. With the holiday season coming up, there is no time like the present for everyone to protect themselves with the health insurance policy that they need.

Visit http://www.lahealthcoverage.com or call (800) 636-7707 for more information on how Sofi Insurance can help you find affordable health insurance solutions. Visit them at their office, at 16661 Ventura Blvd., Suite 523 in San Fernando Valley, CA 91436.

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Individuals Save on Disability Insurance Using the ?Power of Three?

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) December 20, 2011

MR Insurance Consultants, a financial services firm specializing in personal disability insurance launched a new article today, titled ?Save on Disability Insurance with The Power of Three?. The new article provides interested consumers with a brief outline of the possible discount programs available when purchasing an individual disability insurance policy.

The article references some of the more popular discount programs which can be accessed through professional associations, colleges, universities, graduate medical/dental education programs and other similar groups. However, the article also touches on one of the more select discount programs which fewer individuals know about.

Referred to as the ?Power of Three?, MR Insurance Consultants addresses the opportunity of available discounts for any group of three or more professionals working for a shared employer. Convenient for both a large corporation and also small business setting, the ?Power of Three? offers the most simplified discount and in some cases even the largest discount value available today.

?The ?Power of Three? is one of the most favorable opportunities offered today for individuals to save on the cost of disability insurance?, says Michael Relvas, owner of MR Insurance Consultants. ?I discuss this program with every client in need of disability insurance, whether it?s a salaried employee, medical practice or small business owner.?

Michael Relvas is the owner of MR Insurance Consultants and works with professionals nationwide regarding their personal disability insurance. Michael is involved with personal client development as well as developing new resources for interested consumers, such as the ?Physician Disability Insurance Buyer's Guide?.

Michael Relvas is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS), 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 380, Rockville MD 20850. Securities products/services and advisory services are offered through PAS, a registered broker-dealer and investment advisor, 240-683-9700.

Financial Representative, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. MR Insurance Consultants is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian.

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New ProVider Plus Disability Insurance Series released from Guardian, Berkshire

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 17, 2012

Good news for Physicians and Dentists looking for individual disability insurance..

DIQuotes.com, a website dedicated to providing physicians and dentists nationwide with disability insurance quotes and information, is pleased to announce the release of a new disability insurance product by Guardian and Berkshire.

Effective January 3rd, The new ProVider Plus series will offer members of the medical & dental community a variety of choices and brand new features. Among the most significant are -

The Choice of True Own-Occupation or Modified Own-Occupation definition of disability.

Benefit Purchase Rider - a no cost option to increase coverage in the future

The Lump Sum Disability Benefit Rider - a state-of-the-art, patent pending option that provides a lump sum benefit at policy expiration.

Increased benefit limits for their retirement protection plus program.

The new product is currently approved in 39 states nationwide with additional state approvals expected throughout the first quarter and remainder of 2012.

Guardian/Berkshire is one of the leading providers of individual disability insurance to physicians and dentists.

?The flexibility and choice offered with the new Guardian series reflects a continued trend in recent years of improved options available to physicians within the disability insurance marketplace,? says Thomas Lloyd, a partner of DIQuotes.com.

Many more insurance carriers now offer own occupation coverage to dentists and physicians than in years past - allowing for more options and better prices in many cases. 10 years ago - there were less than 3 carriers offering this level of protection to members of both business communities.

Thomas Lloyd added a note of caution though.

?This market is extremely volatile so changes may occur very quickly. I recommend to anyone who may have hesitated in the past about obtaining this form of coverage to get it now before these options possibly disappear.?

Speak to your disability insurance specialist or financial planner about whether or not this form of coverage meets your specific needs.

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The Gaudreau Group Helps Individuals Maintain Their New Year?s Resolutions With Massachusetts Health Insurance

Wilbraham, Massachusetts (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

It?s a new year and the team at The Gaudreau Group knows that many local residents have vowed to live a healthier lifestyle as part of their New Year?s resolutions. Whether getting healthier means hitting the gym more often or increasing one?s consumption of fruits and vegetables, taking these types of steps can help improve an individual?s overall well-being in addition to potentially lowering his or her Massachusetts health insurance premiums. This is because the healthier a person is, the less expensive he or she is to insure.

In order to help people hold true to their New Year?s resolutions and potentially lower their health care costs, The Gaudreau Group offers the following tips:

People should focus on making their plate colorful when preparing meals. Fruits and vegetables of various colors contain different types of nutrients, so it?s important to eat produce in all shades. This will help boost the immune system and keep individuals away from the doctor?s office.
Mix up an old workout routine. Even people who get enough exercise can enhance the health benefits of physical activity by switching up their routine, which will cause their heart rate to climb more and ensure that their muscles are not becoming accustomed to the same old workout. This may contribute to good heart health.
Having regular checkups and preventative treatments can help people avoid more complicated and costly medical issues later in life. Life can be hectic, but it?s always essential for people to make their personal well-being a priority.

The team at The Gaudreau Group knows that no matter what people?s New Year?s resolutions may be, chances are that reaching these goals can help improve their overall health and also allow them to obtain the lowest premiums possible on their Massachusetts health insurance. At The Gaudreau Group, the Employee Benefits specialists can help businesses find Group Health Insurance strategies that suit their unique needs. The experts at The Gaudreau Group can offer advice on how to get the most comprehensive and affordable coverage.

About the Gaudreau Group:

The Gaudreau Group, Inc. is a multi-line insurance and financial services agency established in 1921, which combines the traditional service philosophy of an independent agency with the dynamic talents of its marketing and sales teams. As a multi-faceted agency, The Gaudreau Group offers a broad range of insurance and financial products from basic life, home and auto insurance to complex corporate services for individuals and businesses throughout New England.

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Reading PA Car Insurance Website Launched, Offers 25 Competing Brands

Reading, PA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

American Insuring Group, Ltd, a Trusted Choice independent agency offering over 25 competing brands of car insurance, house insurance, and life, health, and business insurance, has launched a state-of-the-art website for insurance savings, http://www.aigltd.com. The site caters to customers in Reading, PA, and the surrounding cities of Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Allentown, Bethlehem, Lancaster, and York, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Now, in addition to selecting the best price from over 25 insurance companies, customers can access brief and sometimes humorous videos explaining insurance coverage and options in layman?s terms.

The website also features instant insurance quotes, and the ability to upload an existing insurance policy to quote similar coverage from other providers without filling out long forms.

?Our customers are delighted with the new website? said David Ross, President. ?Not only does it look great, but the site has a friendly feel. The customers love the videos, especially the 20-second video on the home page entitled Why is This Man So Happy? Everyone likes to save on insurance, but it?s even better when you can have fun in the process!?

Ross commissioned Reading PA web design firm, Power Marketing International LLC, to design the website and to perform all search engine optimization (SEO) activities prior to launching the site. ?I was truly amazed by the results,? said Ross. ?Within days of going live our new site has achieved page-one Google rankings on over 170 keywords. I?m already receiving calls from new customers outside our normal sales territory who are finding us online.?

Those interested in learning more about American Insuring Group?s offerings can visit http://www.aigltd.com.

About American Insuring Group, Ltd

American Insuring Group is located near Reading, Pennsylvania, and is a Trusted Choice independent insurance agency specializing in helping customers save money on car insurance, homeowners insurance, life insurance, health insurance, and commercial insurance by offering coverage from over 25 competing insurance companies. The company guarantees the lowest price on insurance, and offers a free pizza for referrals.

About Power Marketing International, LLC

Power Marketing International is an Internet marketing firm located near Reading, PA, which specializes in keyword-driven web design, web marketing, and social media marketing services for small and mid-sized companies. For more information visit http://www.PowerMarketingInternational.com.

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