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A Guide to Broker Bonuses: How to Earn More in...

October 7, 2021 / Alex Strautman

Peak season is a great time to earn a production bonus on your group insurance sales. This year, several of our carrier partners are offering Medical and Ancillary bonuses on...

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Getting Ready for Q4: The Latest Nevada Carrier Updates

October 4, 2021 / Alex Strautman

At Word & Brown, we want to work with you to help you maximize your sales opportunities – and address more of your Nevada clients’ diverse needs – during fourth...

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Getting Ready for Q4: The Latest California Carrier Updates

September 17, 2021 / Alex Strautman

At Word & Brown, we want to work with you to help you maximize your California sales opportunities – and address more of your clients’ diverse needs – during fourth...

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The Advantages of Being Licensed in Multiple States

September 14, 2021 / Alex Strautman

To maximize your sales opportunities, it can be advantageous to earn a producer license in multiple states. It can be a non-resident license for a bordering state (like Oregon, Nevada,...

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Offering Vision as an Added Benefit

September 14, 2021 / Alex Strautman

At Word & Brown, we have been working with brokers to help you increase your income – and your service to customers – for more than 35 years. We offer...

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What Are Worksite and Voluntary Benefits?

September 8, 2021 / Alex Strautman

If you are just starting out as an employee benefits agent or broker, and you’re selling Group Medical, it’s very likely that your clients could be interested in Ancillary benefits...