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What to Do with Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Rebate Checks and Pandemic Rebates from Carriers

Many employers are beginning to receive Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate checks from carriers for calendar year 2019, which are due by September 30, 2020. Some employers may also be receiving premium rebates because of COVID-19. Here's what you need to know.

Get the Latest Affordability Calculator

Word & Brown makes it easy to to calculate your groups’ size or determine whether the coverage available to each of your clients’ employees is affordable.

Five Marketing Tips for Insurance Brokers

Five ways insurance brokers can increase sales.

Underwriting Tougher Cases Not As Challenging As You May Think

The Word & Brown General Agency has its own Group Health Underwriters who can help you with some of your unusual or tougher-to-write cases and groups.

A.B. 5: Major Change to California Employment Law: Contractors vs. W-2 Employees

A new California law, Assembly Bill 5, is in effect for 2020. It significantly affects employers that hire and classify California employees as “1099”/independent contractors.

Get to Know Account Management

Word & Brown’s Account Management structure means we’ll be able to provide you – and those you serve – with the best service.

Updates from Our Account Management Team

Our Account Management team is committed to providing you with on-demand assistance to help you address your clients’ needs, respond to opportunities, troubleshoot client issues, and keep your customers happy. Below are some tips to help us help you.

Ease Pro Starter Package Available

Offer your clients a powerful HR and benefits administration solution in an affordable new package: Ease Pro Starter.