Posts by Ryan Ross
Health Insurance Brokers In St. Louis
Medicare Brokers and FMOs in St. Louis “Medicare broker” and “FMO” get searched together in St. Louis, but they point to two very different people. One helps a person pick a plan. The other supports the broker doing the picking. Here’s the split. Finding a Medicare broker in St. Louis [CONSUMER] A Medicare broker helps…
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Great American Insurance Benefits: What Brokers Need to Know in 2026 Great American Insurance Group (GAIG) has been a quiet giant in insurance for over 150 years. In 2026, their employee benefits division is starting to get real attention from independent benefits brokers. After acquiring Radeon Health (a level-funded and stop-loss specialist) in late 2024/early…
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Host A Webinar: A Lead Generation Powerhouse for Benefits Brokers As a benefits broker, you’re constantly navigating a complex landscape of employee health plans, compliance updates, retirement options, and cost-saving strategies. Generating high-quality leads is the lifeblood of your business, but cold calls and generic emails often fall flat. Enter webinars: a dynamic tool to…
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PlanYear Key Takeaways PlanYear leverages AI automation through its BEACON platform to eliminate up to 70% of manual administrative tasks for benefits consultants, freeing them to focus on strategic client relationships and growth. The platform features the SAGE assistant, document intelligence, automated census standardization, and personalized employee microsites that enhance the entire benefits lifecycle. Recent…
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Understanding ICHRAs A Complete Guide to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements What is an ICHRA? An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) is a health benefit option that allows employers to reimburse employees for individual health insurance premiums and qualified medical expenses tax-free instead of offering traditional group health insurance. Key Concept: With an…
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BrokersBloc Article • Platforms & Tech Exploring Employee Navigator: All-in-One Benefits and HR Platform for Businesses Dive into Employee Navigator and its comprehensive platform for benefits administration, HR management, and compliance. Learn key features, benefits, and how our agency facilitates seamless integration. By BrokersBloc • Last updated: September 15, 2026 • Reading time: ~8 minutes…
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What Is NAIFA? A Guide for Insurance & Financial Advisors If you’re in the insurance or financial services industry, you’ve almost certainly heard of NAIFA. But what exactly is it, and how can it help your career or business in 2026? NAIFA = National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors NAIFA is the largest and…
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What Is NABIP? The New Name for NAHU – A Guide for Benefits Professionals If you work in employee benefits, group health insurance, or insurance advising, you’ve likely heard of NAHU. In 2025, NAHU officially rebranded to NABIP. So what exactly is NABIP, why the name change, and how does it help benefits brokers, advisors,…
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What is a General Agency? Here is a Simple Guide for Benefits Brokers & Businesses If you’re a benefits broker, financial advisor, or business owner looking for group health insurance, you’ve probably heard someone say “let’s run it through our GA.” So what does GA actually mean — and why does it matter in 2026?…
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Trustmark: A Trusted Leader in Employee Benefits and Voluntary Insurance Trustmark: A Trusted Leader in Employee Benefits and Voluntary Insurance Key Takeaways Trustmark is a major U.S. insurance provider specializing in voluntary and supplemental employee benefits, including life, accident, critical illness, disability, and dental products. The company serves employers of all sizes through brokers and…
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