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How Inflation and Rising Costs Are Changing the Way Clients...

October 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

There’s a spike forecast for group health insurance premiums for 2026. That is driving more employers to reconsider their options. Projections vary, but Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) is anticipating an 8.5% increase....

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5 Cost Containment Strategies: Helping Clients Manage Rising Health Insurance...

September 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Many insurance industry analysts are expecting an increase of 6.5% to 9% in health care insurance costs in 2026. Increasing drug costs and hospital cost pressures are among contributing factors...

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How to Find Your Insurance Niche: 7 Tips

September 25, 2025 / Alex Strautman

When you begin working as a health insurance sales professional, many agents and brokers find it helpful to carve out their own niche in the business. To help you get...

Broker Basics

Meeting Consumer Expectations: Understanding the Shift to Personalized Health Plans

September 22, 2025 / Jim Pippins

What Are Personalized Health Insurance Plans and Why Do They Matter? “Customized coverage” and “personalized health care” are terms being thrown around more frequently. But what do they mean? How...

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How Partnering With Word & Brown Makes a Difference: 6...

September 22, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Word & Brown has been partnering with insurance brokers for more than 40 years. We have earned a reputation as a valuable resource that can help brokers achieve more and...

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Another Reason to Choose Word & Brown: CE Training Classes...

September 21, 2025 / Staff Writer

When you’re starting your career as a health insurance professional, it’s important to think about how you’ll build your business and grow your expertise. Choosing your market, deciding on the...