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St. Louis | Seattle
Joined April 2014
Benefits decisions are made by a group. If your champion is the only name you know, the CFO is hearing your case secondhand. Ask: “Who else weighs in on a decision like this?” Then: “How have these decisions been made in the past?” ... hubs.ly/Q04zT1PN0
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Your Medicare Part D creditable coverage notice is due before Oct. 15, unless it was shared during open enrollment. It goes to Medicare-eligible participants in your Rx plan, including spouses and dependents. CMS still recommends paper copies,... hubs.ly/Q04zzGM40
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More of your employees may opt into the group health plan this year. As individual coverage gets pricier, workers who once waived it for a plan of their own have reason to come back, so size that group before you finalize for 2027. hubs.ly/Q04ySJvr0
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Fully insured plan sponsors are starting to receive MLR rebate checks from carriers, due for distribution by Sept 30, 2026. How they're handled depends on your wrap plan language and comes with ERISA fiduciary duties. Check your plan docum... hubs.ly/Q04yckyP0
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Ask AI whether you should join an insurance agency network or hire a business coach, and you'll find similar answers across platforms. We think another option to consider is joining a peer network paired with coaching that knows benefits.... hubs.ly/Q04xXykt0
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That RFP was likely written by the incumbent. Terrible odds by design. Practice quoting is no better. Ten proposals, same carriers and rates, different logos. The producers who win start with a diagnosis, long before a single quote. #BuildYourBene... hubs.ly/Q04xlJdg0
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A lot of "polite" sales language is subordinating. "Thank you so much for taking the time to meet with me." "Just checking in." "Take all the time you need." Small shifts in wording change the entire power dynamic of a sales conversation. #Sal... hubs.ly/Q04rCF640
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