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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.

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.

Blue Shield of California Offers Small Business Bonus

Blue Shield of California’s 2022-2023 Small Business Incentive Program offers you the opportunity to earn more when enrolling members in Blue Shield products. There are no complicated tiers or required calculations.

Facebook: Meta Ad Targeting Updates

Earlier this year, Facebook/Meta announced it will remove Detailed Targeting options that relate to topics some users might view as sensitive. Here is a list of potential targeting options that may no longer be available.

California Extends Workplace Pandemic Rules

In spite of improved COVID-19 numbers in California (as compared to earlier in 2022), the state’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board extended the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which were set to expire on May 6.

Congress Considering $2 Billion Cut to COVID-19 Funds

After failing to negotiate a bipartisan deal with Congress for additional COVID-19 vaccines, testing, and aid, the White House and Congress are now considering a reallocation of funds previously authorized.