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Attitude is Everything
In the history of FWAHU, Attitude has been a word that described our leadership, our membership and our chapter. The Fort Worth AHU has historically been intertwined with that of TAHU and NAHU, with a number of the most effective leaders of both the state and national organizations hailing from our chapter.
New Member Spotlight: Jeremy Mahoney
Jeremy Mahoney joins us from BenefitMall. Jeremy began his insurance career nearly 7 years ago in Louisiana. As a former Benefitport employee who transitioned to BenefitMall in the recent buyout, Jeremy is excited about the array of new products available that he can offer to brokers.
New Member Spotlight: Kathy Dorsey
Kathy Dorsey, CLTC, began her career as a financial representative in 1989. After witnessing her clients’ emotional and financial challenges as caregivers for their aging parents, her general practice in insurance and financial services developed a significant focus on long-term care planning.
Legislative Update – Long-Term Care Partnerships
The Texas Department of Insurance will be having a hearing August 12 to discuss proposed rules concerning Long Term Care Partnership policies. These policies became approved when Senate Bill 22 passed during the last session.
August Preview: The Future of Long-Term Care
Mike Smith, former President of FWAHU, will be presenting his CE on LTC titled “The Future of Long Term Care” (Course # CG 010) as our lunch presentation for our August luncheon.
July Recap: The Benefits of Membership
We had an excellent program at our July luncheon. Membership Chairwoman Danielle Kunkle presented an overview of the NAHU website and the tools and resources available there for all NAHU members. She also talked about the many valuable benefits of being a member of NAHU
July Preview: The Benefits of Membership
We all have the opportunity to network and experience camaraderie with our peers at the monthly lunch meetings of FWAHU; but there is more to the story of NAHU than that. At our July luncheon, Danielle Kunkle and Kelly Dills will review the resources and benefits of membership in NAHU, followed by an introduction to the tools available to members on the NAHU website.
Sharon Alt Wins Career Achievement Award
Congratulations to the 2008 Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award winner Sharon Alt. Sharon was presented with this prestigious award at the annual awards luncheon in June.
June Recap: Annual Awards Luncheon
In June FWAHU members were treated to our annual awards luncheon featuring the Donna Carnall Career Achievement award. A number of deserving members were recognized for their accomplishments and for their valuable contributions to our association.
The Seven Causes of Rising Healthcare Costs
The average employee health insurance cost for family coverage is $12,106 and many employers are facing increases as high as 30% this year. Understanding the causes of these out-of-control healthcare costs is vital to CFOs, benefits managers and insurance brokers. (article by Dr. Eric Bricker)
Message from New FWAHU President Kelly Dills
FWAHU is a group that works hard, plays hard, achieves success and develops great friendships along the way. Come see what makes this chapter the best in Texas. Better yet, GET INVOLVED and experience it for yourself!
June Preview: Annual Awards Luncheon
Please make plans now to attend our annual awards luncheon on Thursday, June 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. At the meeting, we\’ll recognize the outgoing board, induct the new board, hand out several local awards, and present one deserving member with the Donna Carnall Career Achievement Award.