Word & Brown

MARCH 21, 2025

When youre just starting out as an insurance agent, its not always obvious what your priorities should be. After you earn your license, pick your market niche, and set up your office, what else can you do to put yourself on a path to success. Get involved with your local, regional, or state insurance professionals associations.

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Friendly Agent

OCTOBER 28, 2020

How do you become the best real estate agent in your area? If you love meeting people and being your own boss, then surely you’re fit to become a real estate agent. In this article, I will be giving you tips to help you increase your income and marketability as a real estate agent. What Does a Real Estate Agent Do?

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Redbird Agents

JULY 18, 2024

When it comes to buying insurance of any type, there are a myriad of choices and variables you must wade through to find the policy that works best for you. That’s no different when it comes to final expense insurance, with dozens of options major insurers offer. Compare quotes available to you from up to 30 insurance companies.

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Word & Brown

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Its possible for you to partner with a health insurance general agency like Word & Brown and still remain independent. Why Brokers Partner with a General Agency? Lets look at how an agent/GA relationship works and how a GA can work on your behalf in dealing with carriers and plan administrators. Did you know?

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LexisNexis

MARCH 25, 2025

Learn about the proceedings that state insurance regulators may bring against insurers for violating provisions of a state insurance code or administrative regulations. This practice note includes agent/broker reporting compliance procedures and the requirements for annual compliance certifications.

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PSM Brokerage

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Look Your NPN : A Quick Guide for Insurance Agents Are you looking for your NPN (National Producer Number)? Many insurance agents need to find their NPN number for licensing, renewals, or appointments. Think of it as your personal insurance agent ID number. Its like your insurance careers fingerprint!

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 1, 2024

A Health Insurance broker – sometimes called an insurance agent – is a licensed professional who works with individuals and businesses to help them shop for and compare insurance policies. Health Insurance, especially, is something people need, but may not really understand. Captive or Independent?

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Smart Insurance Agents

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Short Term Health Insurance Illinois: No longer available as of January 1, 2025. STLD Plans – As of January 1, 2025, Short-term Limited Duration Plans are no longer permitted to be sold in Illinois, helping to ensure that residents are not misled about whether they are purchasing comprehensive health insurance.

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Word & Brown

AUGUST 21, 2024

Every licensed insurance broker has a Continuing Education (CE) Credit requirement to maintain a resident license – and, in many cases, a non-resident license. Additional training hours are required for agents selling Long-Term Care Insurance or Annuities. For more information, visit the DOI website.

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Smart Insurance Agents

OCTOBER 16, 2024

A medical health insurance broker helps you choose the best health insurance plan tailored to your needs. Unlike agents tied to one insurer, brokers work with multiple companies to give you unbiased options. What is a medical health insurance broker?

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Word & Brown

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

When you are first getting started in the health insurance and employee benefits industry, its important that you take some essential steps to ensure your success. Obviously, your first priority is earning your license. Life and disability income insurance? Your license type depends on the answers to those questions.

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Agency Revolution

JANUARY 15, 2025

As the insurance industry evolves, the idea of independent insurance agencies and brokerages embracing artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic conceptits become a necessity to stay relevant. In fact, according to Agency Forward, 79% of principal agents planned on adopting AI by 2025 (Source: Agency Forward ).

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Smart Insurance Agents

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Looking for help with choosing the right medical insurance? A broker for medical insurance can simplify the process. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of using a broker, how to find a reliable one, and key questions you should ask. Get ready to make informed health coverage decisions.

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PSM Brokerage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) CEO Jessica Brooks-Woods issued a statement on the recent decision by some health plans to discontinue Medicare Part D compensation to health insurance agents. a month per client, agents are dedicated professionals committed to their clients’ well-being. “We

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 9, 2024

New York – Distinguished Programs (“Distinguished”), a national insurance program manager, announced an expanded partnership with Berkley Program Specialists (“BPS”), a leading provider in the industry, to underwrite its Community Associations Crime and D&O products. Berkley Corporation through licensed surplus lines brokers.

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Distinguished

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We sat down with Distinguished’s Builder’s Risk insurance expert, Susan DeCarlo, to discuss common factors that can lead to declinations in our program, how to avoid them, and key risk considerations. We had an insured recently where we were at the max 24 months when the broker requested a three-month extension.

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Word & Brown

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Insurance Sales Tips To Increase Your Client Base Here are five strategies to consider as part of your efforts to grow your client base. While they may not work in your same niche, there are more than 40,000 licensed insurance professionals in California and Nevada. You have a lot of competition.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When it comes to expanding your influence as an insurance agent, referrals are among the most effective and cheap options available. However, sometimes they need a little push to do so, which leaves agents wondering if gifts are the perfect form of incentive. Common referral gifts include gift cards, cash, and event tickets.

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InsuredMine

MARCH 12, 2024

Amid rising inflation and market fluctuations, independent insurance agencies keep on finding themselves grappling with intensified challenges stemming from a continuous cycle of economic uncertainties, geopolitical headwinds, environmental challenges, and capital constraints. These challenges can be squeezing profits.

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Healthinsurance.org

MAY 20, 2024

The story was first reported in early April 2024 by Julie Appleby, and CMS subsequently released a statement, acknowledging the problem and noting that the agency is “ taking swift actions to protect consumers from unauthorized activity by agents and brokers.” 2 HealthCare.gov policyholders at risk So what’s going on here?

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Property Insurance Centre

MARCH 19, 2024

Understanding Consumer Education and Property Insurance As an informed consumer, education on consumer rights and property insurance is crucial. It empowers individuals to make informed decisions about insurance coverage and understand their policy rights.

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Tosten Marketing

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Marketing an insurance agency can be an arduous journey, but with effort and consistency, you can still stand out in this incredibly crowded field. Saying It is Competitive Is An Understatement Did you know that the term “insurance” is more competitive than the second, third an fourth categories combined ?

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PSM Brokerage

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Why Compliance is Non-Negotiable Compliance is about doing the right thing for your clients while avoiding fines, legal repercussions, or even losing your license. Build Trust : Clients are more likely to work with agents who are ethical and transparent. Obtain prior written consent before sharing beneficiary data. Client : “Great!

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American Agents Alliance

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Power of South Coast Surety as Your Bond Broker Selling surety bonds doesn’t have to be complicated, especially when you have the expertise of South Coast Surety by your side. We specialize exclusively in surety bonding, and this dedication sets us apart because we have no interest in other insurance policies.

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Agency MVP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

AMS can be customized to function as a system for either life and health insurance agencies or casualty and property-based agencies. An Agency Management System is a comprehensive, incorporated multi-functional software that can help automate multiple work processes performed by an insurance agency on several different levels.

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Agent Success School

MARCH 3, 2022

Welcome to the Helping real estate agents podcast with Tanya Eldert. I’m the owner of the agent success school, a licensed Florida instructor, a broker associate, leader of a real estate marketing team, and a certified coach. Let me give you an example.

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Smart Insurance Agents

AUGUST 19, 2024

Understanding Medicare Supplement Dental Insurance Plans Original Medicare includes Part A, which is hospital insurance, and Part B, which is medical insurance. The Basics of Medicare: What It Covers Medicare Part A is also known as hospital insurance. These plans come from private insurance companies.

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Word & Brown

DECEMBER 16, 2024

When to Redesign Your Insurance Website Below are five considerations. Theres no P+C license required. As weve mentioned before, partnering with the right General Agent can help you and your clients. Word & Brown has been working with brokers for nearly 40 years. Anything more than three seconds is too slow.

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Redbird Agents

JULY 9, 2024

I’ve heard more than once the misconception that selling insurance is easy. If selling insurance was so easy, then why is it that roughly 10 percent of the independent insurance agents generate the vast majority of the sales? Are all independent agents good salespeople? Why Do Insurance Agents Fail?

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Friendly Agent

MARCH 12, 2020

Updated: 11/13/2022 Are you looking to generate insurance leads online? In this article, we are going to discuss different components of online lead generation and what you can do to increase the success rate of your insurance agency/ brokerage. Instagram is great for building the brand of your insurance agency.

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Distinguished

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Yet without proper licensing, establishments are taking a big risk of being hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit. Hotels, bars, and restaurants around the country are waking up to suits from licensing giants, record labels, and The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). ASCAP, BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.),

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LexisNexis

OCTOBER 10, 2024

If the payroll comes from a PEO, do I need to join the servicing agent(s) of the PEO and the special employer? If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. If a PEO or employee leasing company claims to be self-insured, investigate that claim.

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Word & Brown

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Updated for 2024 Having a health insurance license is essential for anyone looking to legally sell health insurance products. This certification, issued by state regulatory authorities, confirms that a person has the knowledge and training to guide clients in selecting health insurance plans.

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