Alex Strautman, Author at The Insurance Broker Blog

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Tips for Helping Clients Avoid ACA Employer Penalties

December 27, 2022 / Alex Strautman

Heading 2 Heading 3 Heading 4 As 2022 comes to an end, employers are beginning to prepare for their required annual Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting to the Internal...

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The Advantages of Online Benefits Enrollment Tools

December 12, 2022 / Alex Strautman

Word & Brown has a long history of developing and offering technology to help brokers and those you serve. After all, we introduced the first Small Group, multi-carrier quoting system...

Sales & Marketing Tips

What Are Association Health Plans – and How You Can...

November 27, 2022 / Alex Strautman

Association Health Plans (AHPs) have been around in various forms for decades. They began as part of an effort by business and professional associations to help them attract and retain...

Broker Basics

91+ Holiday Gifts Insurance Agents Can Give to Clients

November 19, 2022 / Alex Strautman

It’s that time of year again: gift-giving season. Sure, you could give a gift card, but if you want your clients to appreciate that you really know and care about...

Broker Basics

5 Things Brokers Can Be Thankful for in 2022 –...

November 16, 2022 / Alex Strautman

With Thanksgiving days away, it’s the perfect time to reflect on 2022 and consider the things for which brokers might be thankful. An improving economy: While unemployment is still higher...

How To Get Appointed With Health Insurance Carriers

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How To Get Appointed With Health Insurers

November 15, 2022 / Alex Strautman

If you’re just beginning your career as a sales professional, getting appointed with your preferred insurance carriers is an important next step. Here are some useful tips. If you’re not...