Quill Insurance Consultants

04/06/2026

03/18/2026

It's official! Quill Insurance Consultants has moved into its new location in the Northridge Professional Park at 1652 42nd Street Northeast, Suite 'B', Cedar Rapids, IA 52402! The signage is ordered and due to be installed soon, but our phone numbers and e-mail addresses remain the same and Kathy and Brent are here to serve you! The coffee (or a "soft" beverage) is always available for our guests and we welcome calls from our clients if you have questions!

10/28/2025

We're in the thick of it! This Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is the time when you can make choices for any appropriate changes for your Medicare plans, but don't wait! You have until December 7th to make changes for next year's Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans. Call us at (319) 862-2400 to set an appointment and discuss your options!

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04/24/2025

Turning 65 and selecting a Medicare Supplement plan doesn't have to be stressful. As your local insurance agent, we're here to guide you through your options and answer any questions you may have. Give us a call at (319) 862-2400 to explore your choices and get the answers you need today!

05/11/2023

It's been a while, so in the ongoing spirit of "Working for the Long Haul" here is installment #12: "If you learn to pace yourself, you can run a very long time." This may seem self-explanatory, but sometimes we need to remind ourselves that life itself is a journey and not a sprint. Why not try to enjoy the journey a little bit more? That said, feel free to share this with friends and family, and if we can be of service, have them call us at (319) 862-2400! We wish you the very best on YOUR journey, today and always!

02/17/2023

Installment #11 of "Working for the Long Haul": Avoid draining, negative people whenever possible. It's contagious. The old saying is that "too much of a good thing is bad for you". You know what's worse? Too much of a negative-minded individual who seems intend on painting every room they enter with "happiness repellant". Nobody has the right to make you feel bad -- or down -- without your permission. DON'T GIVE IT TO THEM! Surround yourself with the people who make you feel good and then, extend it out to others! You'll be surprised at the cascading effects are!

02/09/2023

Installment #10 (appropriately enough) of "Working for the Long Haul": Learn that not everything's a '10' on the importance scale. Sometimes it's easy to become overcome with the feelings of urgency. If that happens, take a step back, breathe a bit, and ask yourself "just how important IS that?" I think we can all agree that there are very few times in life that the '10' level is really justified and we can cut oursleves just a little bit of slack. Now..... breathe.... 1,2,3,4..............

10/28/2022

Another installment of "Working for the Long Haul":

#9: Grow a thicker skin. During these times it's all too easy to take comments the wrong way, or to let a percieved negative comment ruin one's day and occupy their thoughts. We can have our mettle tested at times, so be like the rhinoceros and grow a thick skin! You'll be glad you did!

10/13/2022

Another beautiful Fall day, and another installment of "Working for the Long Haul":

#8: Use PTO wisely. Don't get exhausted on your vacation. Paid Time Off (PTO) is, of course, for those who aren't retired or self-employed, but the premise remains: don't try making up for lost time by trying to do everything during your time away on vacation or a sabbatical, if applicable. These are times for re-energizing, to decompress and reflect and to simply BREATHE. Life can become hectic enough without adding to that on our time off. Treat yourself right, do something good for your soul!

10/07/2022

#7 of "Working for the Long Haul":

Set some boundaries: We all have boundaries in our lives that help us establish who we are, how we treat others and expect others to treat us. Boundaries help not only ourselves, but also others, and help set the stage for healthy relationships, whether in or out of the workplace. In the end, we ALL benefit!

09/30/2022

It's been a busy month, but now we're back with "Working for the Long Haul":

#6 Build your margins in advance. We've pretty much all heard the old saying "saving for a rainy day", or "don't put all your eggs in one basket". Those mindsets are accurate because the best time to "dig your well", so-to-speak, is BEFORE you're thirsty! Small steps can add up to BIG advantages and during those tight times, we'll all be glad we did because the stresses will be less and you'll experience inner peace versus inner turmoil as well as a more solid future! Think those pennies, nickels and dimes aren't worth much? Just begin throwing them into a large jar and you can build a pretty good "trip kitty" for that vacation!

09/02/2022

Well, it seem's approriate that we go into the weekend with the next installment from "Working for the Long Haul":

#5: Plan your rest ahead of time. Be sure to allow yourself some "downtime". Enough said, and best wishes for an enjoyable Labor Day weekend from Kathy and Brent at Quill Insurance Consultants! Cheers!