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Supplemental Benefits Explained: A Guide for Associations

Associations exist to create value for their members. Advocacy, networking, education, member-only discounts and industry representation are the traditional pillars. But increasingly,…

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Hidden Costs of Carrier Self-Distribution, why TPAs help reduce burden
Leadership

The Hidden Costs of Carrier Self-Distribution

On paper, self-distribution looks efficient. The carrier controls the entire value chain: product design, distribution, enrollment, billing, and member service. No intermediaries…

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Agents

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…

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direct primary care insurance agents
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How to Position Direct Primary Care to Your Clients

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is one of the most talked-about models in healthcare right now—and one of the least understood by the…

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insurance agent compliance requirements
Compliance

Insurance Agent Compliance: What You Need to Know in 2026

Compliance is not the most exciting topic in insurance sales. But it is arguably the most important. A single compliance violation can…

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Independent insurance agency growing with TPA partnership support
Agents

Grow Your Insurance Agency with a TPA Partner 

The fastest way for an independent insurance agent or agency to grow is to partner with a TPA that expands your product…

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2026 health benefits industry trends for agents carriers and associations
Leadership

2026 Health Benefits Trends: What Agents, Carriers, and Associations Need to Know 

Seven trends are shaping the health benefits landscape in 2026: rising employer healthcare costs driving demand for supplemental products, accelerating growth in…

March 12, 2026 Read →
How TPAs and insurance carriers work together in the health benefits ecosystem.
Education

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,…

March 10, 2026 Read →
Short-term medical insurance pros and cons with real-world scenario examples
Products

Short-Term Medical Insurance: Pros, Cons, and Real Scenarios 

Short-term medical insurance, also known as Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance (STLDI), offers lower premiums, faster enrollment, and flexible coverage terms—but it doesn’t…

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