Newsroom

Because the insurance industry is evolving, and rules and regulations change, we help you stay up-to-date by sending carrier, product, and other updates regularly via emails and e-newsletters, post updates in our online Newsroom, and post on social media. Check out the latest news below.

Resources to Streamline Your Sales and Enrollments During Q4

The start of Q4 and peak season is just days away. Take advantage of Word & Brown’s valuable resources to help you make 2025 a year to remember.

Word & Brown Launches Smarter Search in Forms & Docs

Word & Brown has released an upgrade to the Forms & Docs search tool on wordandbrown.com, giving brokers a faster, more intuitive way to find what they need.

Word & Brown General Agency to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in 2025

Word & Brown General Agency co-founders John M. Word III and Edward J. “Rusty” Brown Jr. will celebrate the 40th anniversary of founding their business in 2025. Headquartered in Orange County for four decades, Word & Brown is California’s leading independent insurance general agency.

The Word & Brown Companies Named for a Second Time to “Best Places to Work in Insurance” List

The Word & Brown Companies, including the Word & Brown General Agency, have been named to the 2024 “Best Places to Work in Insurance” list.

David Parker Joins Word & Brown as Business Development Director

David Parker has been named Business Development Director at Word & Brown. In his new role as Business Development Director, David will be out in the field as our brand ambassador, engaging with and educating brokers.

Offer Free COBRA or ERISA Wrap (SPD) Services to Your Clients

For groups with 20+ employees enrolled in Medical through Word & Brown, we offer you a choice of zero-cost COBRA administration or free ERISA Summary Plan Description (SPD/wrap) administration services. If your groups choose ERISA services, they can “buy up” for Form 5500 filing services.

Launch of New WBCompliance Resource

As part of the Word & Brown Compliance team’s commitment to help brokers and employers stay on top of changing rules and regulations, including Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting and compliance guidelines, we’ve launched a new Compliance-focused wiki page.