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Dos and Don’ts for Your First Open Enrollment: 6 Tips

October 29, 2025

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The Power of Local Expertise: How W&B’s Regional Teams Support...

October 28, 2025

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Expert Tips for Managing Peak Season and the Holidays as...

October 26, 2025

Broker Basics

Expert Insights: Navigating the Complexities of Multi-State Insurance Coverage

October 26, 2025

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Expert Ave.

The Power of Active Listening: Why Your Ears Are Your...

September 19, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Whether you’ve been a licensed insurance professional for 10 days or 10 years, you know how important listening is in sales. It helps you nurture trust with your customers, uncover...

Why Word & Brown

Word & Brown Supports Brokers After the Sale – With...

August 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

To succeed in a competitive employee benefits marketplace, you need to differentiate yourself and your agency. But how can you do that? One way is to partner with a General...

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Adapting to Change: How Word & Brown Helps Brokers Stay...

August 28, 2025 / Alex Strautman

The insurance marketplace is constantly evolving. Some market shifts are in response to legislative changes. Think about California’s recent mandate on in vitro fertilization benefits – now set for early...

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How to Build Your Book of Business as a New...

August 26, 2025 / Staff Writer

Whether you’re in your first year as a health insurance sales professional, or you are a long-time insurance industry veteran, a constant challenge can be building your block of business....

Broker Basics

Streamlining the Quoting Process: 5 Tips for Insurance Brokers

August 15, 2025 / Jim Pippins

A critical part of the health insurance sales process is generating a quote for your prospect or client. It provides a summary of available coverage options, costs, terms, and also...

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Your First Year as a Broker: What to Expect and...

July 31, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Your first year as a health insurance professional can be challenging, but also rewarding. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fulfillment when you’re able to help a business and...