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New LinkedIn networking group: Friends with Benefits
Friends with Benefits is a social networking group designed to help people in the employee benefits industry meet and network with their colleagues. Through the group, you can ask insurance questions, share opinions about health reform, swap stories about recent happy hours, and plan your next networking event.
November Luncheon: COBRA Update – A Never-Ending Circle
COBRA – It has CHANGED AGAIN! You have heard about the Stimulus Package but, what has it done to our COBRA? Ouida Peterson will tell you all about it in her new 6 hour continuing education class.
Eric Johnson writes cover story for Benefits Selling Magazine
FWAHU member Eric Johnson was the author of this month\’s cover story in Benefits Selling Magazine. His article, entitled \”A Look Back at Medicare,\” examines the 44 year history of the program and discusses some of the proposed changes now before Congress.
October Luncheon: Medicare Vendor Day
Please Join The Ft. Worth Association Of Health Underwriters For Our Second Annual Medicare Vendor Day! The event will take place October 8, 2009 at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington and will feature information on Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Part D plans, and Medicare Supplements as well as legislative information impacting Medicare for 2010.
September Luncheon: Ancillary Vendor Day
Agents: Are you ready for 4th Quarter and January 1 Business? We have solutions to add to your bottom line… Ancillary Vendors: We have an opportunity for YOU to share your products! Please plan on attending FWAHU Ancillary Vendor Day!
Mike Smith Featured in Broker World Magazine
Long-time FWAHU member Mike Smith, President of The Brokerage, Inc., was featured in the May 2009 issue of Broker World Magazine, a leading insurance industry publication.
A Media Moment from NAHU
We have received a number of calls lately from members who needed some pointers on how to stay on message when being interviewed by a potentially hostile reporter. Health care reform is front and center right now so we all need to be prepared for those tough questions as well as know how to regain control of the interview.
Tell Us Who You Are
FWAHU recently posted our member list online and we are creating a separate page for each FWAHU member. Please take a moment to submit your picture, bio, and contact info.
New Member Spotlight: Beth Stevens
New Member Beth Stevens began her insurance career in 1999 working with life insurance and individual and group health. In her own words, this was before she found her passion working with seniors and moved into the Medicare industry segment in 2004.
New Member Spotlight: Lorraine Tune
New FWAHU member Lorraine Tune began her career in the insurance industry in 2004, with Martin Insurance Group out of San Antonio, TX. In 2007, she met her husband, Michael, and moved to Garland , TX , where after a short time she found a role on the GA side of our industry. Currently, she works as a marketing representative for Foster Benefit Resources.
Danielle Kunkle featured in Benefits Selling Magazine
FWAHU member Danielle Kunkle was featured in the August issue of Benefits Selling Magazine, a popular insurance publication. Danielle\’s article, entitled \”Top 10 things I\’ve learned,\” encourages agents, among other things, to join a professional association, make friends in the industry, and schedule a monthly happy hour.
Gentrie Reisinger featured in Agent\’s Sales Journal
FWAHU President-Elect Gentrie Reisinger was featured in the August, 2009 issue of Agent\’s Sales Journal, a popular insurance industry magazine. Her article, entitled \”7 Mistakes Agents Make When Approaching Decision Makers – And How to Avoid Them,\” explains that new agents as well as seasoned veterans often have difficulty getting through to their target audience.