WMAHU February 2016 Newsletter Print

President's Report

The board is making good progress on the goals set out in its strategic plan. We've added 10 new members, half of our goal, and are working toward achieving 90% retention. Efforts are now focusing on Cap Con (nine members attending), Awards submissions and our March 17 St Patty's Day themed Symposium. 

The Symposium will feature Mark Fendrick, MD, will speak on value based health care, a panel on transparency trends in health insurance, and state and federal legislative updates. Of course, there will be ample opportunity to interact with exhibitors. Visit wmahu.org for more information. 

Dave Cluley
WMAHU President

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Symposium

WMAHU Symposium

March 17, 2016, Crowne Plaza, Grand Rapids, Michigan

Agenda

9 am - Exhibit Hall Opens and Meeting with Sponsors
10:15 am - Transparency Trends in Health Insurance, Reference Based Pricing and MediBid
11:30 am - Lunch
12:45 pm  - Value Based Health Care,  A. Mark Fendrick, MD, University Of Michigan Health System
2:45 pm - Legislative Update, Phil Miatkowski, Region 3, Director of State Affairs
3:30 pm - Happy Hour with Sponsors

To register for a sponsorship or booth, a registration and contract form is required. Online or mail in registrations and payments are available.  A PDF version of the registration/contract form is available at WMAHU.org to download. 

Please click on the link below to complete the online registration form: 

http://wmahu.org/form.php?form_id=11 

Once you complete this registration/contract form, click on the Submit button at the bottom of this page. You will then receive on-screen and email instructions for making sponsor/booth payments.

To register as an attendee, visit the meeting registration page at WMAHU.org.

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News Writeup

Brokers Making a Difference Infographic!

In light of our recent Brokers Making a Difference website launch, NAHU created a BMD infographic to supplement our BMD campaign... Read more

There's a lot Happening on the Professional Development Front!

In addition to being the only agent/broker association to receive CMS approval to operate as a vendor for the FFM training program for plan year 2016, we have added two new certifications to our list of course offerings... Read more

Win One of Five $100 AMEX Gift Cards

Your chances of getting a $100 AMEX gift card is much higher than winning the Powerball, and easier too! We have recently launched the new Brokers Making a Difference website, which we hope you have been able to check out. We are looking for helpful feedback on the website as well as more client stories and testimonials to add to the website and booklets... Read more

Register for Capitol Conference Before Online Registration Closes!

If you haven't registered yet, register today. Capitol Conference is now just a few weeks away—February 22-24. For more than 25 years, NAHU members have been coming to Washington, D.C., to stand together and make their voices heard... Read more

Vanguard Council and HUPAC Bowling Event at Capitol Conference

As you all know, Vanguard Council and HUPAC will be teaming up on a bowling event at this year's Capitol Conference to raise funds for HUPAC. This event will take place on Sunday, February 21, from 8-11 p.m. at Lucky Strike in downtown D.C... Read more

 

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LPRT

2016 LPRT Deadline Approaching

It's time to think about Leading Producers Round Table (LPRT). LPRT was formed in 1942 to recognize the successful underwriters of Accident & Health Insurance. Today, the LPRT committee is committed to making LPRT the premier program for top Health, Disability, Long-Term Care and Worksite Marketing Insurance producers, carrier reps, carrier management, and general agency/agency managers by offering six different levels of achievement.

Mike Embry, NAHU Treasurer, was recently asked why he has been a member of LPRT and specifically, Soaring Eagle, since its inception. He indicated, "It provides the opportunity to mingle and network with the best of the best - the top producers in our industry." Mike has been in our industry for 31 years and his motivation for achieving LPRT is twofold: (1) personal pride in accomplishing something that sets yourself apart and above the crowd; and, (2) from a competitive standpoint, it puts you above your peer group." He likens it to the Million Dollar Roundtable for life producers.

The application process is very simple but the deadline to submit application is March 31. You can submit application online or through the mail. When you achieve LPRT, you can take advantage of discounts at Capitol Conference and Annual Meeting, as well as educational webinars. In addition, you gain access to special meetings and sessions that are intended to help you build your business and as Mike indicated, provide you with access to the best of the best in our industry.

Don't wait any longer, apply today! In 2015, Michigan had 27 LPRT qualifiers. Let's double that in 2016! 

Click here to link to NAHU LPRT page and get started today!

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Welcome New Members

William Ferguson, Cooper Davis
Tony Grossa, Aon
Shawn Thompson, Mutual of Omaha
Mellissa Zuzga, Sun Life Financial

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Calendar of Events

Upcoming Meetings & Events

Board Meeting
March 02, 2016
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thousand Oaks Golf Club
4100 Thousand Oaks Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

WMAHU Symposium
March 17, 2016
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Hotel
5700 28th Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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