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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.

7 Important Health and Insurance Stories from 2022

With 2022 now in the rear-view mirror, let’s take a moment to look at some of key health care and health insurance-related news from last year.

Modest Increases in Premium Found in Health Benefits Survey

The latest survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) concerning employer-sponsored health benefits found modest increases in employers’ and employees’ costs in 2022.

Word & Brown Hosts Post-Election Conversation with NAHU CEO Janet Trautwein

Paul Roberts, Word & Brown’s Senior Director of Education and Market Development, hosted a conversation this month with Janet Trautwein, CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), concerning the results of the November 2022 election.

The Word & Brown Companies Named Among Business Insurance’s “Best Places to Work” for 2022

Business Insurance has selected The Word & Brown Companies among its “Best Places to Work in Insurance” for 2022.

Industry News: Inflation Reduction Act

President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law on August 16, 2022. Here’s an overview of health care-related measures that could affect your clients.

Employees Paying More Toward Medical, Uninsured Rate Down

A new study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) found that workers with employer-sponsored health insurance are paying an increasing share of their health care costs.

WOW 2022 Attendees Earn More Than 9,200 CE Credits

Word & Brown’s annual online Continuing Education (CE) event, Week of Webinars (WOW) wrapped up in June and achieved outstanding results! Read more about it here.