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Stop Being “Caller 42” in the Queue – Why You...

March 31, 2026

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Agents Say Working With Insurance Carriers Is Not Easy. Word...

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A Third of Insured Adults Find Health Insurance Hard to...

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Word & Brown Back-Office Support Can Save You 10 Hours...

March 27, 2026 / Alex Strautman

It’s time to stop fighting the bureaucracy alone. Many in the insurance business believe it has never been harder to get the information you need to serve your clients. Broken...

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3 Ways Brokers Can Fall in Love with the Quoting...

February 21, 2026 / Alex Strautman

Selling health insurance is competitive, and quoting is one of the most important steps in the sales journey. In the month when the world celebrates love, we’re highlighting a few...

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5 Tips to Help You Find a Health Insurance Sales...

February 20, 2026 / Alex Strautman

Why Mentorship Matters in Health Insurance Sales New health insurance brokers often feel like they are alone on an island. But being an independent sales professional doesn’t mean that you...

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Introducing Word & Brown’s Carrier Lineup – a Sort of...

February 17, 2026 / Alex Strautman

The Word & Brown Digital Carrier Portfolio makes it easier than ever for brokers to quickly view carrier products, commission structures, renewal details, and key contacts — all in one...

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7 Ways to Help Clients Manage Health Insurance Costs

February 15, 2026 / Alex Strautman

With employers facing higher health insurance and employee benefits costs in 2026, many groups are looking for practical ways to save. As a broker, you can guide them toward strategies...

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14 Reasons to Love Being a Health Insurance Broker

February 12, 2026 / Alex Strautman

A career as a health insurance broker offers flexibility, earning potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on employers and employees. Whether you’ve been a health insurance sales...