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We know insurance isn’t your favorite subject—in fact, we know it’s probably one of the more dreaded topics of conversation since it sometimes means confusion and frustration. We know how you feel because we’re in the same position as many of our clients—looking for an individual health or life plan because we are either self-employed,…
It’s actually been celebrated since the Civil War to commemorate the many sacrifices made of both Union and Confederate soldiers—but in 1971, Memorial Day was officially declared a national holiday. However you’ll be celebrating, you’ll likely have some house-guests with hungry tummies-you’ve got the grill ready, but how about breakfast, since after all, who wants…
How long does it take in your home from the last day of school to the first whine…”I’m bored!”? When my kids were younger I would have begun summer planning a couple of months’ in advance, from church camps to swim lessons to VBS and don’t forget the much-needed week with Grandma (in all honesty—that…
Before the ACA, it was understood that a “major medical” or “catastrophic” plan could be something that younger, or even healthier adults and children could purchase—a way to minimize high premiums while placing greater risk on the insured. It was an excellent choice, in my opinion, for those who had few health risks—people were “ok”…
I received a phone call from a client referred to me just a few weeks ago who was asking to buy a health insurance policy. He had been in the process of moving in the fall of 2016, receiving important mail had been an issue, and he never realized his health plan that he’d enjoyed…
In 2003, the world knew nothing of “tweeting” and “liking” and “sharing” in referring to a pool of online relationships. But since its foundation in 2004, Facebook has now acquired almost 2 billion users, and “social media” is now as household a name as any other to those both young and old. Insurance is changing–going,…
One of the plans MOST often asked of us here at IGO is “how much is dental insurance?”, and “is it worth buying?” When I started in the insurance industry almost ten years ago, NO ONE was asking for it. Many people were offered great benefit plans through their employer, so it wasn’t a need…
Easter is coming, and for many Americans, that particular day may mean waking up to a very special basket laced with chocolates and jelly beans, followed by a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord to the neighborhood church, dressed in the fanciest of dresses, followed by a family dinner—perhaps a roast—and then after the…
I’m by no means a new face to IGO as I celebrate ten years with the Agency, however, in an effort to keep you updated with the latest trends and “happenings” in the insurance world, from right here in the office, allow me to introduce myself once again! My name is Leah Callahan, and I’ve…
IGO will once again be at Nixpo on March 18th; we hope to see you there! About the event: The Nixa Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 22nd Annual Nixpo Business & Community Expo. The event will be held at Nixa High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Over 120 businesses will be there…
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