On October 28, new rules were released, that among other things, govern excepted benefits coverage and short-term medical (STM) coverage. An October 30 article from the Health Affairs Blog provides a nice overview of the key changes.

Do you have a life insurance license? 

There are two sure things in life: death and taxes. If you're not a mortician, and you're not an accountant, you can sell life insurance. But why sell life insurance now if you've never done it before?

An October 12 article in Modern Healthcare reports that Humana and Cigna both received lower quality ratings from CMS for 2017, causing their stock prices to fall last week.

Visiting my grandmother in rural Idaho when I was 17, she invited me out for a morning walk. Several miles later, she was in her rhythm and nearly running while I was tired and my feet hurt. I couldn’t believe her capacity for movement, and she was over 70 at the time! That got me thinking, who else is staying active and surprising themselves and others even as they age?

Today, we’re sharing a post from the September 2 edition of the Phoenix Business Journal updating you on the state of the Arizona insurance marketplace. Enjoy!

Brokers: Share this article in your newsletter or on your website. You can also print copies to handout to prospects.

Today, we’re sharing an article an article and video from the August 16 edition of CNN Money by Tami Luhby, “Aetna to Pull Out of Most Obamacare Exchanges.” This decision directly impacts agents and customers in Arizona.

Following our recent press release,, many of you asked for additional details about the Western Asset Protection and Brokers Alliance partnership. We created the FAQ below to answer the most common questions. Still wondering about something? Make sure to reach out! We look forward to helping you take advantage of our expanded service package.