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Bob Staerk Receives National Award/Honored As A Top Long-Term Care Insurance Professional

A well known Florida insurance professional has been listed among the top Long Term Care specialists in the nation by a national trade organization. Bob Staerk has been recognized by the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance (AALTCI) as one of the country’s top specialists among their list of top professionals in this field. The AALTCI lists annually the top professionals in the industry and Staerk was ranked in the top 20 nationally.

Jesse Slome, President of the AALTCI, says there are 40,000 insurance and financial professionals who market Long Term Care insurance nationwide. The AALTCI was established in 1998 and advocates for the importance of Long Term Care planning and supports insurance professionals who market the complete range of planning products.

“The risk of needing Long Term Care is significant because more of us are living longer lives. I am passionate about educating individuals and families about the risk they face and their options to avoid what can be a financially and emotionally devastating event,” said Staerk.

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Staerk has been a Long Term Care specialist for over ten years. He assists both individuals and small business owners in Florida and throughout the United States. Staerk uses simple technology to help people throughout the country. His clients are able to see his computer screen on their own computer as he explains how the coverage works on the telephone. This makes it very convenient for the consumer no matter where they live.

“Bob is so good at educating people about the issues regarding Long Term Health Care planning. His clients like and respect him as he is able to make what can be a very complicated subject into something very easy to understand,” said Rich Horowitz, Director of Business Development at ACSIA Long Term Care. ACSIA is one of the leading agencies in the country which specialize in Long Term Care. Staerk is associated with the firm.

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Staerk says Long Term Care insurance is a very affordable way to address the financial and physical burdens Long Term Care places on loved ones. Health insurance and Medicare pay very little toward these costs.

“Today, Long Term Care planning is a very important ingredient of retirement planning. I am very honored to be able to help so many people throughout the country find affordable solutions. To be listed as one of the top professionals in my field is a huge honor considering how many people through the country who are in the field,“ Staerk said.

You can learn more about Long Term Care planning at www.staerkltc.com  You can contact Staerk toll free at 888-894-3336 or via E-mail at robert.staerk@acsialtc.com.

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