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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.

What the SCOTUS Dobbs Decision Means for Employers and their Health Plans

What impact will the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization have on employer-sponsored health care? Get a look at how it differs for insured and self-funded plans in Paul Roberts’s latest column.

Health Net Offering Peak Season Incentives – Plus 2023 Trip

Health Net is offering two broker incentive programs and a 2023 trip award for top producers. Now you can offer your clients outstanding solutions to meet their employees’ health care needs and earn more in the process.

Anthem Offering September Small Group Incentive

Anthem Blue Cross is offering Small Group brokers in California the opportunity to earn a commission incentive on new groups with five or more enrolled employees.

Software for Health Insurance Brokers

Looking for software specifically geared towards health insurance brokers? Read this article to find out our list of tools to help serve your customers.

John Word and Jessica Word Honored at 2022 NAHU Convention

Word & Brown General Agency co-founder John M. Word III and CEO Jessica Word were among the honorees during the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU) 2022 National Convention, June 25-28, 2022, in Austin, Texas.

Large Group Carrier Spotlight: UnitedHealthcare

UnitedHealthcare (UHC), a part of the UnitedHealth Group, is a national health care leader. It ranks among the top five health insurance companies in America based on membership. If you’re shopping for Large Group coverage for your clients, you’ll want to be sure UHC is included.

Federal Transparency in Coverage (TiC) Requirements: Public Rate Disclosures, Online Self-Service Tool

Regulators will soon begin enforcing stringent “Transparency in Coverage” (TiC) rules for health plans, beginning on July 1, 2022. Learn what these changes mean for employers and their health plans, and how TiC interacts with other similar changes within the federal No Surprises Act.