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Archive for the ‘Health Insurance Reform’ Category

Embracing an Inside Sales Operation

In 2013, more and more people are buying insurance by going online to receive a quote and talking to an agent over the phone to enroll in a policy. Many believed the younger demographic to be the main focus for enrolling in insurance over the phone. But with the rise in Medicare Advantage and Medicare [...]

Helping Our Business Clients Avoid Being Blindsided by Little Known Fees Imposed by the PPACA

When the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act was signed into law, the stated goal was to provide health care for everyone. However, there is a cost to accomplishing that goal. Starting in 2014 businesses with 50 or more full time employees will be at risk for financial penalties (Shared Responsibility Assessments) if affordable health insurance [...]

Competing in a Low Interest Rate Environment

In the Winter 2011 issue of The Exchange, I wrote a short article outlining product ideas for a low interest rate environment. Low interest rates continue today with no short term end in sight. Industry executives believe that low interest rates will continue to hamper growth and squeeze profit margins for the foreseeable future. This [...]

Register Today for ICMG’s 29th Annual Meeting!

Be with hundreds of your colleagues…existing alliance partners and prospective new ones…all in one place! Enrollment is now open for #ICMG2013, ICMG’s 29th Annual Meeting, January 29-31 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Program Co-Chairs Raymond Richard of The Pinnacle Benefits Group and Bob Thomas of American Group Insurance Service, have put together an agenda that you will [...]