ConnectCast Podcast

Learn how brokers can address misconceptions about level-funded health plans. David Cardwell, Market Specialist at Amwins Connect, talks with Vicki Schmelzer - President of Amwins A & H Underwriters. They address misconceptions about the complexity and risk of level-funded plans, emphasizing the need for the right partners and strategies. They also highlight the importance of understanding the employer's knowledge and risk tolerance, compliance issues, and the benefits of proper stop-loss coverage.

If you want to sell level-funded plans, don’t miss Part II of this insightful podcast from Dave Cardwell, our Amwins Connect Market Specialist. What You’ll Learn • Key Differences between fully insured and level-funded plans • What to consider before switching to a level-funded plan • How stop-loss insurance works • How Amwins Connect Administrators can help you place your level-funded business

If you want to see if a level-funded plan is right for your group, don’t miss Part I of this fact-filled podcast from Dave Cardwell, our Amwins Connect Market Specialist. What You’ll Learn • The evolution from fully insured HDHPs to level funding • How level funding differs from self-funding and fully insured plans • How to determine if a level-funded plan is right for your client

We revisit this informative episode in which Magan Eubanks, Amwins Connect Regional Sales Manager for Los Angeles, gives a refresher on the Special Enrollment Period (SEP), also known as the Federal Enrollment Period. As the SEP is fast approaching, learn how groups can take advantage of relaxed enrollment and contribution requirements. The special window may be a good option to ensure that employees can access benefits. Check out SEP guidelines and cut-off dates for Open Enrollment FAQs and the Master Carrier Guidelines for everything else you need to know! (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/broker-resources/sales-tools)

Jenifer Rossi uses her wealth of underwriting experience to identify the top 5 things that trip up groups during Q4. She offers tried and true tips for a smoother group submission process. New Business Cut Offs: California (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/broker-resources/cutoffs-ca) Arizona (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/broker-resources/cutoffs-az) Northeast (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/broker-resources/cutoffs-ne) Master Carrier Guidelines (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/master-carrier-guidelines) Broker Appointments and Easy Enrollment Kits (https://www.amwinsconnect.com/broker-resources/applications-forms)