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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.

Bill to Ban Short-Term Health Plans Awaits Action by Gov. Brown

Members of the California State Assembly and State Senate have voted to ban the sale of short-term health insurance plans in 2019. The Senate approved S.B. 910 on August 21 after the Assembly voted to approve the measure on August 16.

New Association Health Plan Rules Could Drive Enrollment Away from Exchanges

New rules released in June by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) could result in a significant shift in how some individuals and small businesses buy health insurance

EaseCentral: Online Enrollment and Much More

If you're not already using online enrollment, it's time you discovered EaseCentral. It's the broker-friendly solution combining online enrollment with HR/benefits management and payroll.

Controlled Groups – Your Groups May Be Combined!

Groups that share common ownership may be considered one employer by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for purposes of determining group size/status.

Word & Brown "Week of Webinars" Training Series Awards Over 7,700 CE Credits to Brokers

Brokers taking part in the inaugural Word & Brown General Agency “Week of Webinars” (WOW) series this month earned more than 7,700 Continuing Education (CE) Credits to help them maintain their California insurance licenses.

Kaiser Permanente Announces Word & Brown as New General Agency in Fresno and San Diego

Word & Brown has been awarded a new Large Group General Agency contract by Kaiser Permanente for Fresno and San Diego.

Spring Cleaning Your Email Lists

Spring has sprung, and spring-cleaning is not just something that applies to your personal life. It also is important to your business – and keeping your email lists and customer database in top shape is important.