Claremont Insurance Services

Claremont Insurance Services Claremont Insurance Services is a leading General Agency serving employee benefits brokers and agent

Claremont helps clients increase revenue, reduce operational costs and reduce risk by truly understanding the California market, then sharing that insight with brokers and agents to ensure they can best serve their clients. Claremont focuses on building their clients’ businesses through market analysis, product education, and a comprehensive portfolio of competitive health, dental, and ancillary insurance plans.

09/03/2026

When employers ask why ancillary benefits matter, having the right information can make the conversation easier.

Humana has several new broker resources:
• A new Dental Wellness Center that helps members understand benefits, networks, claims, oral health, and potential dental costs.
• A September 1 webinar exploring dental and vision benefits for children.
• An on-demand webinar with research about employee views of life and disability coverage.

These resources can help shift the discussion from simply offering another benefit to explaining how employees may actually use and value the coverage.

Take a look at the latest Humana resources (https://ow.ly/2lbW50ZI0Rc) before your next benefits discussion, and contact our Answer Team at 800.696.4543 or [email protected] for a quote.

09/02/2026

2027 Small Group planning is getting underway, and Covered California for Small Business has several important updates for brokers.

CCSB will host its Statewide Q1-2027 Update webinar on Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m.

The webinar will cover:
• A new carrier announcement.
• 2027 plan designs.
• Broker bonus opportunities.
• Q1-2027 rates.

For brokers preparing for Q1 renewals and new business, this is an opportunity to get an early look at the changes that may affect client recommendations and plan comparisons.

The more you know before Q1 activity picks up, the better prepared you can be to guide your small group clients through their 2027 options.

Register now for the CCSB Statewide Q1-2027 Update webinar https://ow.ly/4a4c50ZI12Z

Contact us at 800.696.4543 or [email protected] to speak with our Answer Team.

09/01/2026

Looking for new ideas for your ancillary benefit conversations? Humana has two broker education opportunities:

• September 1 at 11:00 a.m. PT: The Importance of Dental and Vision Benefits for Children’s Well-Being
• On-demand: Benefits That Matter: The Strategic Role of Life and Disability Benefits

Brokers who attend the September 1 webinar live will also receive a $15 Uber Eats voucher.

Register today (https://ow.ly/2lbW50ZI0Rc) and add these insights to your next client conversation. Contact our Answer Team at 800.696.4543 or [email protected] for a quote.

You do not have to manage your busiest quarter alone.Q4 carrier rates are now live in PRISM, and the Claremont Answer Te...
08/18/2026

You do not have to manage your busiest quarter alone.

Q4 carrier rates are now live in PRISM, and the Claremont Answer Team is ready to help you prepare your book of business.

Available resources and support include:
• Top 20 Lowest Cost Plans Reports
• Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison�
• One-on-one Q4 Broker Briefings
• Renewal strategy support.�
• Help with difficult cases.
• Employee Navigator setup and enrollment assistance.

Whether you need market data, a second opinion, or hands-on enrollment support, our team is here to help.

Download the Q4 reports and contact us at 800.696.4543 or [email protected] to schedule a Broker Briefing https://ow.ly/xQI950ZuSPK.

Q4 is here. The question is not whether renewal season will get busy. It is whether your book of business is ready befor...
08/12/2026

Q4 is here. The question is not whether renewal season will get busy. It is whether your book of business is ready before it does.

Carrier rates for October through December effective dates are now live in PRISM. Claremont’s Q4 planning resources are also available to help you evaluate options, prepare client recommendations, and move cases forward.

Start with these resources:
• Download the Top 20 Lowest Cost Plans Report.
• Download the Top 3 Carrier Price Comparison.
• Schedule a Q4 Broker Briefing with your Claremont sales manager.

Our Answer Team can also support you with:
• Renewal strategy.
• Solutions for challenging cases.
• Employee Navigator setup.
• Enrollment support.

Download the Q4 reports and contact us at 800.696.4543 or [email protected] to schedule a Broker Briefing https://ow.ly/xQI950ZuSPK

California’s MCO tax is not the same as an announced premium increase.What brokers should know:• The earliest effective ...
08/11/2026

California’s MCO tax is not the same as an announced premium increase.

What brokers should know:
• The earliest effective date would be January 1, 2027.
• The tax still requires federal approval.
• Carriers have not confirmed whether they will pass through the cost.
• Any premium impact could vary by carrier and plan.

The issue is real, but the final effect remains uncertain.

Get the facts before discussing it with clients https://ow.ly/hpHW50ZuSLN

Employee Navigator is more than a new benefits administration platform. Used effectively, it can help brokers simplify p...
08/06/2026

Employee Navigator is more than a new benefits administration platform. Used effectively, it can help brokers simplify processes, improve service, and create a more scalable operation.

Employee Navigator is offering two training series for brokers transitioning groups from Ease:

• Integration Overview Training explains how carrier, payroll, and TPA integrations work.
• Virtual Migration Tool Training walks brokers through the Ease migration process.
• Multiple dates are available for both new and experienced users.
• Ongoing training options are available if the current schedule does not work.
These sessions can help brokers understand not just how to use the platform, but how to use it more strategically.

Claremont is also available to provide hands-on assistance throughout the transition, including setup guidance, migration support, and help resolving group-specific issues.

The technology matters. But having an experienced team available when questions arise can matter just as much.

Review the training schedule and contact Claremont’s Answer Team for support https://ow.ly/TPAg50ZuSH8

Could California’s MCO tax affect small group premiums in 2027?Here is what brokers should know:• The tax is set at $ 8....
08/05/2026

Could California’s MCO tax affect small group premiums in 2027?

Here is what brokers should know:

• The tax is set at $ 8.85 per enrollee per month.�
• It would apply to Medi-Cal and commercial plans equally.
• Carriers could pass some of the cost into premiums equally.
• Federal approval is still required.
• No carrier-specific impact has been confirmed.

The tax is worth watching, but it is too early to predict exact rate changes.

Read the full overview https://ow.ly/hpHW50ZuSLN

Moving groups from Ease to Employee Navigator can feel like a major undertaking. The right training and support can make...
08/04/2026

Moving groups from Ease to Employee Navigator can feel like a major undertaking. The right training and support can make the process much easier.

Employee Navigator has opened registration for two training series designed to help brokers understand the platform and manage migrations more efficiently:

• Integration Overview Training covers carrier, payroll, and TPA integrations.
• Virtual Migration Tool Training provides a practical walkthrough of moving groups from Ease.
• Multiple training dates are available.
• Additional sessions will be offered.

The training is only one part of the support available. Claremont’s team can also help you:

• Prepare for a group migration.
• Work through setup questions.
• Understand how integrations function.
• Troubleshoot issues with a specific group.

View the available training dates and learn how Claremont can help https://ow.ly/TPAg50ZuSH8

08/03/2026

Health Net has clarified an important recertification requirement for groups with only the owner enrolled.
• The group must have an eligible W-2 employee on payroll.
• The employee cannot be an owner or an owner’s spouse.
• The employee does not have to enroll in coverage.
• The owner may remain the only enrolled participant.

The recertification letters have been updated with the clarified messaging. Learn more https://ow.ly/6HM250ZuSyo+

Contact your Claremont Answer Team if you need help reviewing a Health Net recertification notice.

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