Alex Strautman, Author at The Insurance Broker Blog

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Everybody Loves a Good Health Insurance Joke, Right?

September 3, 2023 / Alex Strautman

The health insurance business is usually no laughing matter. We often deal with clients’ health challenges, claims, provider access issues, and so much more. However, it’s important to recognize the...

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Understanding Workers’ Compensation Insurance

August 23, 2023 / Alex Strautman

Regardless of how much care is taken by employers and employees, accidents can happen at work or when doing work-related activities away from the jobsite. Workers’ Compensation insurance provides benefits...

Broker Basics

9 Services You Must Offer as an Employee Benefits Broker

August 9, 2023 / Alex Strautman

To compete more effectively as an insurance broker in today’s marketplace, it’s important to offer services your prospects and clients want – and need. This post looks at highly desirable...

Broker Basics

Helping Your Clients Understand Provider Search Tools

August 7, 2023 / Alex Strautman

When working with your clients, your primary goal is to help them find the right health plan to address the needs of their diverse workforce – at a price both...

Broker Basics

Helping Clients Understand ASO and PEO Differences

July 8, 2023 / Alex Strautman

A question that many brokers encounter is whether a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) or Administrative Services Organization (ASO) arrangement is something your clients might consider. Of course, that triggers other...

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How Insurance Brokers Can Get Licensed in Multiple States

June 27, 2023 / Alex Strautman

If you’re new to insurance sales, are considering entry into the business, or just want to expand your business opportunities, you might consider being licensed in multiple states. If you...