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Manhattan Life’s Dental Select Adult Orthodontia Coverage Innovation

With healthcare cost projections rising across all health insurance markets in 2027, Agility actively encourages all health insurance agents to develop a well-rounded product portfolio that delivers greater financial protection and value for your health insurance clients.

The Hospital Story All Americans Should Read

Insurance agents often focus on what carriers, CMS, and state insurance departments are doing. However, some of the most important changes in healthcare are happening inside America’s hospitals, and these changes will eventually affect every

Four More MA Contracts Achieve 5-Star Rating

Last week, CMS rated 18 5-Star Medicare Advantage (MA) contracts as the best MA plans in the nation. At the beginning of this week, CMS announced that there are now 22 5-Star MA contracts in

Why ‘Great Service’ Isn’t a Differentiator Anymore

If you’ve worked in insurance for a while, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “I provide great customer service,” countless times. The issue is that nearly everyone in the industry says this. Today’s customers see friendly

When and Why It’s Smart to Say No to a Group Opportunity

Many insurance agents feel like they should pursue every group opportunity. After all, a new employer group might bring in dozens or even hundreds of potential members. Experienced agents understand that not every opportunity is

Using Education to Build Trust with Business Decision-Makers

Every day, business decision-makers hear from people who promise to save them money, lower their risks, or offer better benefits. Insurance agents and brokers work in busy markets with many similar products. Instead of trying

The Initial Analysis of 2027 ACA Monthly Premiums

We have the first analysis on 2027 monthly premiums for the ACA Marketplace Individual market. Analysts at KFF state that initial analysis of 77 plan filings of Marketplace insurers in 16 states and Washington, D.C., shows

Why Agents That Understand Employers Win Bigger Accounts

The largest accounts usually aren’t won by offering the lowest rates. Instead, they go to advisors who truly understand what employers worry about most. Today, employers don’t just want health insurance. Employers want to attract

How to Respond Confidently to Common Employer Objections About ICHRA

Insurance agents are getting more questions than ever about Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs). Employers like the flexibility, but some hesitate because they worry ICHRAs might be too complicated, risky, or unfamiliar. Most objections

Positioning Yourself as a Benefits Advisor, Not Just a Broker

The insurance industry is evolving. Employers want more than just someone who provides quotes once a year. Employers are looking for a trusted partner to help them manage rising healthcare costs, meet employee expectations, handle