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How to Choose the Right Insurance Products to Sell as an Independent Agent
One of the first and most consequential decisions an independent insurance agent makes is deciding which products to sell. Get this right…
Fixed Indemnity Health Insurance: What It Is and Who It’s For
If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and wondered why your health insurance didn’t cover more, you’re not alone. Even people…
How to Increase Client Retention as a Health Insurance Agent
Every independent health insurance agent understands that acquiring a new client costs money. What fewer agents internalize is that losing a client…
How TPAs and Insurance Carriers Work Together
A third-party administrator (TPA) and an insurance carrier work together through a division of responsibilities: the carrier creates insurance products, sets premiums,…
PHS vs. Traditional TPAs: What Makes Premier Health Solutions Different
Premier Health Solutions differentiates from traditional TPAs in five areas: a technology-first agent platform (Nexus), transparent billing with clear member-facing descriptors, agent-centric…
TPA vs. In-House Benefits Administration: Which Is Right for Your Organization?
For most carriers and associations, outsourcing to a TPA delivers lower costs, faster time to market, stronger multi-state compliance, and better scalability…
What Is a TPA? The Complete Guide to Third-Party Administrators
A third-party administrator (TPA) is a company that handles the operational and administrative functions of health and supplemental benefit plans—including enrollment, billing,…
What to Look for in a Third-Party Administrator (TPA)
The most important things to look for in a third-party administrator are regulatory compliance, modern technology, billing transparency, commission accuracy, carrier breadth,…
TPA vs. Insurance Company: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
A third-party administrator (TPA) and an insurance company serve fundamentally different roles in the health insurance space. An insurance company designs coverage plans, assumes financial…
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