Word & Brown General Agency

09/02/2026

Health Net has announced its exit from California’s Small Group and Large Group markets. What does this mean for your clients with Health Net, and what should you be doing now?

Word & Brown has created resources to help you understand the announcement and begin preparing.

Read our Newsroom article outlining what brokers need to know:
https://hubs.li/Q04wrcl10
Download the FAQ to share with your team: https://hubs.li/Q04wrj1J0

As additional information becomes available, Word & Brown will continue helping you navigate the transition and support your affected clients.

09/01/2026

Join the Word & Brown team for a webinar covering the latest from Health Net, with an opportunity to get questions answered and stay prepared for Q4 and Q1.

Reserve your spot here: https://hubs.li/Q04w8cbJ0

08/31/2026

What did you miss this month? 🗞️

Carrier changes. Product updates. Industry news. There’s a lot to keep up with.

Our monthly Newsroom is up to date for you, so brokers can spend less time searching and more time staying ahead.

Catch up on what matters: https://hubs.li/Q04v-vS90

08/31/2026

A winning day at the races!

Our Orange County and San Diego teams had a great time in Del Mar with our CaliforniaChoice and Anthem Blue Cross partners. Great races, great company, and even better partnerships made for a winning afternoon! 🏆

08/24/2026

Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebate season is here.

Is your carrier issuing an MLR rebate in 2026? How are rebates determined? And what should an employer do with the funds if one is received?

Our latest Education Resources article explains everything you need to stay informed! We’ve also included our 2026 carrier reference for California and Nevada, which we’ll continue updating as additional information becomes available.

Read the full article:

For over 30 years, Word & Brown has helped brokers and agencies make selling health, dental, and other insurance products easier.

08/17/2026

Washington, D.C. for business… and a little fun in between! ✨ Our Word & Brown team had a great time at the 2026 Employee Navigator Conference connecting, learning and exploring the city together.

The crew: Pedro Reyes, Paul Tran, Emily Crognale, Amanda Soto, Vanessa Benitez and David Parker. 👋

Did you attend? What was your favorite conference moment? Drop it below!

08/14/2026

We've been hearing great things from brokers and sales teams about the updated WBQuote experience.

From the refreshed design and improved navigation to the cleaner quote presentation, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive!

Thank you for helping make the Glow-Up a success.

08/13/2026

The Employee Navigator Conference is officially underway, and it’s a big one!

With 1,000+ brokers, partners, and industry leaders, 60+ sessions, and 3 days of AI product updates, hands-on platform training, and Ease migration strategies, there’s a lot happening in Washington, D.C.

Our team is right in the middle of it all! If you’re at the conference, make sure to find Emily Crognale, Amanda Soto, and Nicole Edgar and say hi. 👋 We’d love to connect!

08/13/2026

⚾ Nothing beats a night at the ballpark!

Our NorCal team had a great time catching a San Francisco Giants game alongside our Health Net, MMA, and CaliforniaChoice partners. From great conversations to plenty of baseball fun, it was the perfect night to step away from the office, connect, and enjoy some quality time together.

08/12/2026

Q4 H&ndled. One of the easiest ways to add value during Q4? Ancillary.

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Voluntary benefits can help round out your clients’ packages while creating additional revenue opportunities for your business.

The best part? You don’t have to do the heavy lifting alone. From quoting support to plan comparisons and census conversions, our team is here to help make Ancillary easier this Q4.

Let’s make the most of every opportunity this season.