Category Archives: Insurance

Creating Clients for Life – Not Just Customers

Posted on August 1, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

In the fast-paced world of real estate, many agents don’t see past the closing of the deal. You hand over the keys and move on to the next home buyer. If this describes you, you’re missing out on a world … Continue reading →

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Economic Advisor – Weekly Update

Posted on July 31, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

The total number of out-of-work Americans covered by unemployment insurance during the week ending July 13 dropped to 2,997,000, a decline of 119,000 from the precious week’s revised level of 3,116,000, the Administration also reported. The four-week moving average was … Continue reading →

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Nearly half of insurance brokers ready to exit

Posted on July 17, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

There’s no question that the nation’s health care system is in a state of change and unrest — and it looks like a good number of health insurance brokers are sick and tired of it. Nearly half of America’s brokers … Continue reading →

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Insurance Premiums on the Rise

Posted on July 1, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Why Your Insurance Premiums Just Went Up (and What to Do About It) by Rich Smith Have you noticed that your insurance premiums are going up lately? Going up a lot? You’re not alone. According to a new report out … Continue reading →

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Ohio reveals high exchange rates – how much will your state cost you ?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Ohio officials said late Thursday that health insurance costs will increase “significantly” under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The state’s department of insurance estimated the average individual premium will increase from $223 per month to $420 — an … Continue reading →

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Questions & Answers about the New Healthcare Act

Posted on June 5, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

Employer Q: Do I have to offer health insurance? A: If you have 50 or more full time or full time equivalent employees and one or more of your employees receives premium credits (government subsidies) to help purchase health insurance … Continue reading →

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Carriers flock to PPACA federal exchanges

Posted on May 30, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

More than 120 health insurance plans have applied to sell their products on the federally run health insurance exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the White House said in memo Thursday. One-quarter of those applicants are new … Continue reading →

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Life Insurance Fact 1

Posted on May 30, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

After a life insurance policy is purchased, most people put the papers in a file and just pay the premium when the bill arrives. Problem: A family’s life insurance needs change every few years. Depending upon the type of policy … Continue reading →

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California exchange to include 13 health plans

Posted on May 24, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

As many as 5 million Californians next year will be able to shop for insurance from 13 health insurance plans, officials at Covered California, the state agency tasked with setting up its exchange, said Thursday. Those plans are a combination … Continue reading →

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Long-term disability insurance

Posted on May 19, 2013 by robertjrussellcompanies

When a disability insurance policy is offered through an employer, it can be a wonderful employee benefit as well as a tool for employment recruiting and employee retention. Steve and Marcy discuss how DI can assist employers in protecting their … Continue reading →

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