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5 Ways to Show Gratitude in the Workplace

November 24, 2025 / Marc McGinnis

It’s November, and the ideal time to express your gratitude to your colleagues and staff about what they’ve to help your agency or organization succeed. Below are a few no...

Word & Brown General Agency Open Enrollment

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Word & Brown Resources for Navigating Open Enrollment

November 22, 2025 / Alex Strautman

It’s peak season and that probably means open enrollments for many of your clients. When you work with Word & Brown (W&B), you have access to valuable online tools and...

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

October 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

When you’re first starting out as a health insurance sales professional, the idea of your first open enrollment (OE) can be intimidating. Below are six open enrollment tips for insurance...

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How Inflation and Rising Costs Are Changing the Way Clients...

October 29, 2025 / Alex Strautman

There’s a spike forecast for group health insurance premiums for 2026. That is driving more employers to reconsider their options. Projections vary, but Pricewaterhousecoopers (PwC) is anticipating an 8.5% increase....

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

October 28, 2025 / Staff Writer

It’s peak season, and there’ no doubt you’re facing many conflicting demands on your time. Sales, of course, are your first priority – which they should be. But that’s just...

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

October 26, 2025 / Tawny Friedly

It’s Q4 and peak season; and multiple holidays are just around the corner. Balancing work and life at this time of year can be challenging. You have a lot of...