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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.

Tech Team Updates for August 2022

The August Tech Team Updates offer more news you can use concerning Ease, the online enrollment platform for health insurance brokers working in the 2-250 employee marketplace.

Large Group Carrier Spotlight: Aetna

Whether you’re a broker in California or Nevada, Word & Brown’s Large Group contract with Aetna now offers you more reasons to write your Large Groups with us.

Google Analytics 4 is Here: What Does That Mean for Insurance Agents?

If you are a health insurance broker doing your own marketing and website reporting, here is a big change you'll need to know about Google Analytics. Read this article to see what is coming.

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.

What the SCOTUS Dobbs Decision Means for Employers and their Health Plans

What impact will the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization have on employer-sponsored health care? Get a look at how it differs for insured and self-funded plans in Paul Roberts’s latest column.

Anthem Offering September Small Group Incentive

Anthem Blue Cross is offering Small Group brokers in California the opportunity to earn a commission incentive on new groups with five or more enrolled employees.

Software for Health Insurance Brokers

Looking for software specifically geared towards health insurance brokers? Read this article to find out our list of tools to help serve your customers.