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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 Q3 2019 Small Group and Large Group HPRGs Available

Word & Brown’s latest editions of the California and Nevada Small Group and Large Group Health Plan Reference Guides (HPRGs) are available for download.

Jessica Word Featured in Technology Publication

Word & Brown president Jessica Word is featured in a news story published this month by Technology Headlines.

How to Determine Whether a Variable-Hour “Hourly” Employee is Full-Time or Part-Time under the ACA

Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) must offer affordable coverage to all full-time (FT) employees (and at least Minimum Essential Coverage [MEC] to their dependents) to satisfy the Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate.

Word & Brown General Agency Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification

With privacy breaches an all-too-familiar news story, from Fortune 500 Companies to competing insurance agencies, ensuring information security for both you and your clients is of utmost importance to Word & Brown.

New Hire Worksheet Now Part of Quoting System

New Hire Worksheets are now built into Word & Brown’s quoting technology, WBQuote. You can quickly add a new hire to coverage without having to call a sales rep for assistance.

Integrated Provider Search Added to WBQuote

WBQuote is now better than ever. We’ve added a new integrated Provider Search tool that gives you the ability to search, confirm, and build quotes with the doctors, medical groups, and hospitals your clients want, instantly.

Quote Technology to Simplify Your Role as a Health Insurance Broker

Quoting is an important part of your role as a Health Insurance broker (also often called a Health Insurance agent). It’s an integral component of your service to prospects and clients – whether your focus is Individual and Family Plan (IFP) coverage or Group Health Insurance.