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Helping Clients Find Coverage When ACA Subsidies End

January 24, 2026

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7 Strategies for Brokers to Grow Sales in 2026

January 22, 2026

Expert Ave.

Facts vs. Myths: California’s 2026 Change to Broker Prelicensing Requirements

January 20, 2026

Why Word & Brown

Why Word & Brown Is a Top General Agency in...

December 29, 2025

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Broker Basics

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

October 26, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Understanding Multi-State Coverage Challenges Businesses today are more global than ever before. That increases the odds of you having a client with employees not just locally, but in multiple locations....

Sales & Marketing Tips

5 Cost Containment Strategies: Helping Clients Manage Rising Health Insurance...

September 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Many insurance industry analysts are expecting an increase of 6.5% to 9% in health care insurance costs in 2026. Increasing drug costs and hospital cost pressures are among contributing factors...

Sales & Marketing Tips

How to Find Your Insurance Niche: 7 Tips

September 25, 2025 / Alex Strautman

When you begin working as a health insurance sales professional, many agents and brokers find it helpful to carve out their own niche in the business. To help you get...

Broker Basics

Meeting Consumer Expectations: Understanding the Shift to Personalized Health Plans

September 22, 2025 / Jim Pippins

What Are Personalized Health Insurance Plans and Why Do They Matter? “Customized coverage” and “personalized health care” are terms being thrown around more frequently. But what do they mean? How...

Expert Ave.

How Partnering With Word & Brown Makes a Difference: 6...

September 22, 2025 / Alex Strautman

Word & Brown has been partnering with insurance brokers for more than 40 years. We have earned a reputation as a valuable resource that can help brokers achieve more and...

Why Word & Brown

Another Reason to Choose Word & Brown: CE Training Classes...

September 21, 2025 / Staff Writer

When you’re starting your career as a health insurance professional, it’s important to think about how you’ll build your business and grow your expertise. Choosing your market, deciding on the...