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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.

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.

Section 125 Plans: Restrictions by Business Entity Type and Required Nondiscrimination Testing

​Section 125 plans, sometimes referred to as “cafeteria plans,” permit employers to sponsor Premium Only Plans (POPs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Short-Term Health Plans Expanding, But Not in California

In February, the Trump administration released its long-awaited proposal on the expansion of short-term health insurance plans that do not have to comply with all of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.