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Why You Should Use Online Enrollment for Your Groups

April 3, 2019 / Alex Strautman

Technology has changed the landscape for many businesses. Health insurance is among them. There’s been a giant shift in the way brokers do business today, especially as compared to 15...

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Introducing New Podcast Series: “Breaking It Down With Word &...

April 1, 2019 / Kalup Alexander

A new podcast series for Word & Brown brokers is now available! Compliance Manager Paul Roberts is “Breaking It Down With Word & Brown” and covering a range of topics,...

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ERISA Summary Plan Descriptions – Breaking It Down With Word...

April 1, 2019 / Jarrell Walker

ERISA Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) – Learn the intent and the requirements of the ERISA Summary Plan Description: An abridged version of the ERISA plan document, written in a language...

Podcasts

ERISA Plan Documents – Breaking It Down With Word &...

April 1, 2019 / Jarrell Walker

ERISA Plan Documents – Learn about the basics of the ERISA plan document: One of the most essential employer notification requirements, applicable to nearly every employer of any size sponsoring...

Broker Basics

Why Health Insurance Brokers Do What They Do

March 28, 2019 / Alex Strautman

Individuals who pursue a career in Health Insurance sales have many different reasons for doing so. You may be motivated by the freedom to choose your own hours and...

Expert Ave.

Starting My Own Agency

March 26, 2019 / Katie Jaime

Here’s How I Started My Own Health Insurance Sales Agency When you’re first starting anything new – especially going into business for yourself – it can seem a little overwhelming....