Industry Hot Topics October 2015

Anthem: nearly 4 in 10 Americans lack life insurance The lifetime odds of dying in an auto accident or from a lightning strike are much higher than the chances of winning the Mega Millions or Powerball lotteries, which odds-makers peg at 175 million to 1. Those inclined to gambling but who remain insured against the…

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Industry Hot Topics: September 2015

Is Obamacare’s ‘Bronze Trap’ Widening? Jed Graham, a meticulous critic of various aspects of the ACA, charges that as the tax penalty assessed to Americans who remain uninsured ratchets up, it will club millions of low-income people into high-deductible Bronze plans that will do them little good. http://www.healthinsurance.org/blog/2015/08/12/is-obamacares-bronze-trap-widening/   Forrest Wold-McGimsey: Not Enough Time Forrest…

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MSU Drops Healthcare Plan for U.S. Students

Many of our local MSU students will be losing their health plan on August 9th. Starting this fall, it will only offer the plan to international students.   Full Article From the Springfield Newsleader   We represent local insurance plans and would love to show them options for health coverage for less than $150/month. Give us…

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Welcome Stacy Davis!

We are happy to announce the addition of Stacy Davis to our office. Stacy is a Wealth/Financial Adviser with over Twenty years experience. Stacy is happy to call Nixa home, where she has been a member of the local community for over 20 years. Please give her a call today with any Investment questions you…

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2016 Missouri Health Exchange Rates

According to Healthinsurance.org, a ruling on June 25th this year means that 192,000 Missourians will be keeping their premium subsidies and their premiums will NOT be increasing by 327%. 3 out of the 8 Insurance carriers in Missouri have proposed double digit rate increases for next year: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Coventry  Humana…

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Insurance Agents: What to look for in an agency

 When looking for an agency, the options an agent has can feel overwhelming. As  an agent, you want to feel comfortable in your work environment and choose  somewhere with enough resources to help you launch (or just step up) your  career, but you also don’t want an agency so large that you just feel like…

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Save Cash with Exercise

This summer, you have more reason to get out and sweat than for just that bikini bod! We all know that exercise has mental and physical benefits, but did you know that a regular exercise routine can also help you save on your Life Insurance premium? Many factors can affect your life insurance rates, such as:…

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Real Stories: Life Insurance, A Mother's Gift

  It’s not easy being a single parent, but Lauri Turnes faced more hurdles than most. A school bus driver in southern Virginia, Lauri suffered severe injuries from a car accident that left her barely able to walk and unable to work. In addition, her daughter, Jessi, was battling a life-threatening kidney ailment. When financial…

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