Alex Strautman, Author at The Insurance Broker Blog

Expert Ave.

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...

Sales & Marketing Tips

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...

Word & Brown Digital Carrier Portfolio interface showing carrier products, commissions, and renewal details.

Why Word & Brown

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...

Sales & Marketing Tips

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...

Broker Basics

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...

Why Word & Brown

Leveraging the “Power of &” in a Volatile Market

January 29, 2026 / Alex Strautman

When the Market Gets Tough, Your GA’s Relationships Matter More Than Ever Most people are familiar with the expression, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” At Word...