Buh-Bye Mask Mandate?
We hear you if you’re ready to shed that mask and show your smile. But while many states around the country have announced the end of a mask mandate — and many counties in California too — CDC...
View ArticleCovered Cal Welcomes New Boss
Covered California’s Board of Directors announced recently the appointment of Jessica Altman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Altman currently serves as the insurance commissioner for the...
View ArticleEmergency Continues, Folks
California is relaxing mask mandates but we’re still in an emergency, folks. President Joe Biden announced last week that the U.S. national emergency declared in March 2020 due to the COVID-19...
View ArticleA Glimpse of CapCon
Here’s a peek of the fun being had in Washington, D.C., at NAHU’s CapCon. Below is a crew of OCAHU and other Californians at the HUPAC reception with California Representatives Young Kim and Michelle...
View ArticleIndustry Celebrates Women!
Don’t forget that CAHIP’s Women’s Leadership Summit is next week (March 14-16) at Green Valley Ranch in Las Vegas. Info here. WIFS Forum All About Empowerment Janet Fishman of NAIFA-LA sent us an...
View ArticleLara: Divest in Russia
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Notice to all insurance companies doing business in California to review financial holdings and take immediate steps to identify and divest from...
View ArticleTrautwein for April LAAHU Event
Janet Trautwein, NAHU executive vice president and CEO, will speak at the Los Angeles Association of Health Underwriters 2022 Symposium at the Pasadena Convention Center April 26. Register to attend...
View ArticleCAHIP Capitol Summit is Back!
If you’re thinking about attending the CAHIP Capitol Summit in Sacramento May 9-11, heads up that the deadline to book the hotel at a discount is April 10. More info about the event here. HEALTH...
View ArticleHappy Employee Benefits!
Yesterday, April 5, was National Employee Benefits Day. In honor of this, our friends at BenefitMall sent us the Top Reasons for Employers to Offer Non-Medical Benefits: Reduce lost work hours:...
View ArticleFire On the Mind
This is a bit of late notice, but you may still be able to catch it. A regulation proposed by California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to stop insurance companies from overcharging homeowners...
View ArticleLara Pushes for Transparency
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara is making news nationally about the state’s push to hold insurance companies more accountable in the fight against climate change. Lara has concentrated...
View ArticleCan’t Beat Face-to-Face!
It was great to see you all — finally IN PERSON at the 2022 LAAHU Annual Symposium themed “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now!” “Embracing” the occasion were 245 enthusiastic insurance professionals...
View ArticleLeaders Need Self Care, Too!
Well Being, Curiosity and Openness Essential to Inspire Others Taking care of yourself gives you more energy to lead others. Makes sense — right? If you need evidence, take a quick look at a post from...
View ArticleThe Truth About Mothers’ Day — a Movement Against War
FACT: Mothers’ Day was not conceived to encourage people to be nice to their mothers. It was part of women’s effort to gain power to change modern society in the 1870s as a result of the carnage of...
View ArticleCuriosity Leads to Innovation
Find surprising solutions by encouraging exploration Organizations that foster curiosity are fueling better results, growth and success. According to innovation consultant Diana Kander...
View ArticleFire on the SF bay!
https://www.calbrokermag.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GGAHU-Photo-Collage.mp4 GGAHU Cruise Interrupted by Fire on Board All were safe, but surprised Thanks to CAHIP (CAHU) President-Elect Sue...
View ArticleTravel Decisions: Gas and inflation outweigh COVID-19
The American Hotel & Lodging Association commissioned a survey conducted by Morning Consult that revealed that U.S. citizens are more concerned about gas prices and inflation than COVID-19 when...
View ArticleCMS Extends Enrollment Deadline
Due to challenges contacting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) by phone, they are extending the deadline to submit premium-Part A or Part B enrollment or disenrollment requests to...
View ArticleGood news! Medicare to pay higher commissions in 2023
Brokers enrolling clients from California will receive a nearly 5% increase in Medicare MAPD and Part D commissions in 2023. Look forward to this reward for your hard work. For details click here....
View ArticleMen dodge health care, Aflac’s survey finds
More than half of men go to the doctor only when they feel sick or have an accident. No surprise? Aflac‘s annual Men’s Health Survey reveals many men postpone taking care of their physical and mental...
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