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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.

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.

Tech Team Updates for June 2022

Our June Tech Team Updates offer more news you can use concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.

New Aetna Contract Offers You Big Opportunities

Word & Brown’s new Large Group contract with Aetna gives you more reasons to write your Large Groups with us, beyond our consultative and strategic approach.

Large Group Carrier Spotlight: Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente Offers Your Large Group Clients a Fully Integrated Health Care System

Humana Offering Specialty Growth Bonus

You can earn a bonus on your multi-line Ancillary product sales all year long from Humana.