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Working With a General Agency Offers You Access to New...

July 31, 2023 / Staff Writer

There are many advantages to working as an independent health insurance broker or agent. However, it’s important to note that being “independent” doesn’t have to mean working alone. In fact,...

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Tips to Help Brokers Aid Employers and Employees in Understanding...

July 13, 2023 / Staff Writer

A decade ago, in August 2013, The Washington Post reported that a consumer survey found that just 14% of individuals with private health insurance understood all four basic insurance payment...

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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...

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3 Ways to Help Clients Manage Group Health Insurance Costs

June 19, 2023 / Alex Strautman

With economists’ opinions mixed on whether the country is in or is headed toward a recession, employers are increasingly concerned about health care costs, inflation, and what they can do...

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5 Features of Word & Brown’s ACA Quoting and Enrollment...

April 18, 2023 / Staff Writer

If you have Small Group clients looking for Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant coverage, we make it easy for you to quickly create a customized quote. Word & Brown’s WBQuote...