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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.

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California's New Health Insurance Bills in 2024

In year two of the 2023-2024 legislative session, legislators face a full agenda, including Single Payer (again), Medical Loss Ratio on Dental, Covered California expansion, Cost Sharing, Provider Directories, and more. Check out a summary from W&B’s Paul Roberts.

Get the Latest Affordability Calculator

Word & Brown makes it easy to to calculate your groups’ size or determine whether the coverage available to each of your clients’ employees is affordable.

5 Essential Marketing Tips for Insurance Brokers

Five ways insurance brokers can increase sales.

Underwriting Tougher Cases Not As Challenging As You May Think

The Word & Brown General Agency has its own Group Health Underwriters who can help you with some of your unusual or tougher-to-write cases and groups.

A.B. 5: Major Change to California Employment Law: Contractors vs. W-2 Employees

A new California law, Assembly Bill 5, is in effect for 2020. It significantly affects employers that hire and classify California employees as “1099”/independent contractors.

Participation Guide for Vision Coverage

Carrier guidelines for Vision coverage.

Participation Guide for Dental

Summarizes carrier guidelines for Dental coverage.

Get to Know Account Management

Word & Brown’s Account Management structure means we’ll be able to provide you – and those you serve – with the best service.