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Please contact Stephen Scarbrough regarding Group Benefit products at sscarbrough@palmeragency.com.


It's not through chance or luck that Nippon has achieved the success that it has. A recent survey of 2,000 Nippon medical and dental claimants gave them a 90 percent satisfaction rating. Nippon Life, like the Palmer Agency, views service as the most integral part of our daily mission, and by providing the highest levels of quality service and customer satisfaction, Nippon Life has earned the loyal support and trust of their customers.

Why choose Nippon Life for your client's healthcare benefit plans? Here are several good reasons:

• Nippon Life offers flexible, multi-state group insurance products, including Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability.

• Nippon Life Insurance of America, was ranked 56th in the 2005 Fortune Global 500.

• Nippon Life offers the networks your clients need: PHCS, First Health, and 1st Medical Network.

• A broad portfolio of products and options are designed with our clients' needs in mind and choices tailored to companies of all sizes.

• Competitive compensation package

• A centralized Customer Service Center offers single-call solutions. One toll-free call to 1-800-YES-NLIA (1-800-937-6542) puts you in touch with a trained staff member ready and able to provide answers to your questions.

• Without fail, Nippon responds to all customer questions and concerns by the following business day and processes all transactions accurately and efficiently.

• Plans are explained in an easy-to-understand manner, as are employee forms and benefit payment explanations.

• Innovative managed care services keep disability and healthcare benefit plan costs down.

• Nippon regularly monitors customer satisfaction through quality surveys, to assure that services always meet their high standards.

• Nippon's parent company maintains an A+ (superior) rating from Standard & Poors, an A.M. Best rating of A+ (superior), and has over $430 billion in assets.

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• Nippon Medical Plans

•Nippon Lab Card Program

• Nippon Lab Card Benefits

• Nippon Lab Card Q&A

• Nippon HSA Plans

• Nippon Dental Brochure

• Nippon Dental Plans

• Nippon Vision

• Nippon STD



Assurant Health


Formerly known as Fortis, Assurant Health has a whole new look!

• Leader in group Health savings accounts and health reimbursement accounts

• Strong, proven customer service with consistent performance in the group market

Competitive PPO plans with strongGeorgia networks with variety of copays and deductible options, including dual plan designs

• Can accommodate many scattered employee groups in many states

• Strong commissions and bonus opportunities

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• Bonus Opportunity with Assurant Health from the Palmer Agency • Assurant Clear Choice Brochure • Assurant Healthy Edge Brochure • Assurant Georgia Group State Mandated Variations
• Assurant Dual Option Group Choices • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) from Assurant Health • HSA Employee Brochure • HSA Factual Guide
• Health Savings Accounts
Q & A
• HSA Highlights • HSA Federal Tax Guidelines • HSA Tools Health Savings Account Administration from Time
• New Improvements with HSA Tools Administration • HSA Tools Administration FAQ • Health Reimbursement Agreements (HRA) from Assurant Health • HRA Benefits for Employees
• HRA Cost Saving Example • HRA Cost Saving Graph • HRA Employer Talking Points • HSA HRA Comparison
• Short-Term Medical • Become an Expert in the Future Direction of Health Insurance    

Kaiser Permanente

Competitive rates and very flexible plans in the extended metropolitan Atlanta market

Multi-Choice Plans are like having a POS, PPO & INDEMNITY Plan in one!! Your clients are able to minimize their out-of-pocket costs through several flexible plans, plus have access to over 6800 Kaiser Permanente and PHCS network doctors & 40 hospitals in the 20 county Kaiser Permanente service area with no referrals needed!

Commitment to Quality: Kaiser Permanente has earned the NCQA Excellent Accreditation for two years in a row. The Southeast Permanente Medical Group also received the American Medical Group Association's Preeminence Award honoring their leadership, high quality care, and excellent service.

Competitive commissions and easy bonus opportunities

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• Kaiser Permanente Small Group Plans for 2007 • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Sold Case Checklist • Kaiser Permanente Group Resource Guide • Kaiser Permanente Fast Facts
• Kaiser Permanente 10 Reasons To Choose HMO • Kaiser Permanente 10 Reasons To Choose Mutli-Choice • Kaiser Permanente Guide to HMO Plans • Kaiser Permanente Guide to Multi-Choice Plans
• Kaiser Permanente Guide to HSA Plans • Kaiser Permanente HSA Plans • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO A • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO B
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO C • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO G-100 • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO D • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO F-100
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO E • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO F • Kaiser Permanente Small Group HMO H • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice A
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice B • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice C • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice D • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice E
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice F • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice G • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice H • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice I
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice Max-Value A • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice Max-Value B • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice Max-Value C • Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice Max-Value D
• Kaiser Permanente Small Group Multi-Choice Max-Value E • Kaiser Permanente Broker Rewards Program • Kaiser Permanente Personal HMO Plans Overview • Kaiser Permanente 2007 Small Group Instant Bonus
• Kaiser Permanente Personal HMO Plan Summaries • Kaiser Permanente Personal Balance Plans • Kaiser Permanente Personal HSA Plans • Kaiser Permanente Personal HSA Balance Plans
• Kaiser Permanente Personal HMO Rates First Quarter 2008      







Allied National Companies

• One of the nation's oldest and most respected administrators of group and individual insurance benefit plans

Service, stability, respect, quality, value, tradition and innovation

Backed by one of the largest and strongest reinsurers in the world (rates A + + Superior)

Wellness Horizons Cost-Saver small group limited benefits plan like no other. It includes benefits people want and use the most, including immediate coverage for office visits (subject to copay) and prescription drugs. BEST OF ALL, this plan is non-medically underwritten. That means no medical underwriting, no health questions and no rate ups. The rates you sell are the final rates!

Freedom to design your ideal health insurance based on one of the four plan types: Traditional PPO, No Deductible PPO and Premium Advantage PPO plans.

Catastrophic coverage options can save 30% to 40% in premium over traditional plans.

Adjustable copays, flexible deductibles and first-dollar benefit options.

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• Allied National Group Health Plans

• Allied National Plan Disclosure

• Allied National Agent Guide

• Allied National Cost Saver Plan


• Allied National Cost Saver Plus Major Medical

 




IAC (Insurers Administrative Corporation)


Since 1978, brokers have relied on Insurers Administrative Corporation (IAC) for affordable health insurance solutions and professional, responsive administration. We're all about helping you find new and inventive ways to save your client's money and create differentiation in your marketplace. The Group Advantage Series portfolio is our latest answer to the health insurance cost crisis.

This small group program (2-50 employees) is designed to help small employers stem rising health insurance costs by offering many unique and forward-thinking plan designs, including consumer-driven arrangements at significant rate savings over traditional copay plans. We've even included valued added tools to help employees more efficiently manage their health care situation.

Recently, IAC was acquired by Independence Holding Company (IHC), a NYSE listed corporation (Symbol IHC) with principal interests in the life and health insurance business. Founded in 1958, IHC is domiciled and headquartered in the State of New York, and is licensed in all 50 states. At December 31, 2005, consolidated assets of Independence Holding Company were $1.15 billion with total stockholders equity of $198.8 million.



Standard Security Life


Another wholly-owned subsidiary of IHC, Standard Security Life Insurance Company of New York, fully underwrites the Group Advantage Series portfolio. With approximately $300 million of premium, $110 million of Statutory Equity and an "A" rating by A.M. Best, you can feel comfortable knowing there is a solid financial footing for your insurance coverage. These are national standards that you can rely on. - Excellent Compensation - Choice of PPO - Agent Service Center


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• IAC Group Advantage Series Group Health Plans • IAC Group Value Added Benefits Brochure • IAC Eyemed Vision Overview • IAC State Availability Chart
• Standard Security Life Announcement • IAC 2007 Lisbon Producers Conference Incentive • IAC TempMed Short-Term Health • IAC TriMed Short-Term Health


Framework Health Plan provides you with the underlying structure upon which to craft a limited medical health plan that makes sense for your clients. Contained within Framework Health Plan are multiple "A" rated carriers, giving you options, flexibility, and strength. Their turnkey administrative solution offers you multiple billing options, enrollment options and dedicated account managers. Framework Health Plan is where brokers build limited medical business.

Reliability Counts. Fringe Benefit Group, founded in 1983, is focused on serving the needs of America's hourly and part-time employees. For this market we have pioneered the development and implementation of turnkey marketing and program administration solutions. Our growing list of clients includes well-known leaders in the retail, restaurant, grocery, nursing home and convenience store industries. The Framework Health Plan is specifically designed for employers looking for a health plan that is affordable, flexible, and easily administered.





Framework Health Plan successfully serves both National and Middle Market Accounts. Brokers have access to proven tools that help sell and enroll business.

Middle Markets. Middle Markets serves clients from 5 to 999 lives. A focus on marketing and turnkey programs that brokers can present, sell and enroll quickly, Middle Markets is the established way to write a case. Brokers can download marketing material in our agent section that is ready for presentation today.

National Accounts. National Accounts focuses on groups with over 1000 eligible lives. These groups often have payroll cycle based billing needs and require effective, flexible enrollment solutions.

We listen to each of our clients and understand their unique needs. Your plan will be built upon your input and specific requirements. Therefore, you receive a customized plan that is ideal for your organization.




Multiple Billing Methods. Our system can accommodate weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, hourly, hour bank, and traditional monthly billing. This flexibility means that the Framework Health Plan will work with you existing billing system. We minimize the workload for a busy HR department.
High Quality Fulfillment Materials. We can provide you with customized fulfillment materials, including plastic ID cards with the employees' names printed on the cards.




Custom Communications. We can provide an enrollment strategy customized to your group's needs that maximizes employee interest and participation. From teaser postcards, enrollment brochures, posters, and web-based communication, we can tailor an enrollment specifically designed for your group's needs.
Enrollment Methods.
Paper, File Feed, "Live" Call Center and Web Based - We offer a number of different ways to maximize participation.

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American Health Value (HSA Bank & Administrator)
(PDF)
Providing Full Service Health Savings Accounts

1. Save On Expenses:

Using the Cost Comparison Calculator, the premium savings with the HDHP over current policy can be shown in actual dollars and percentages.

The employer can transfer these savings (or a percentage thereof) into funding the HSA for their employees.

In essence, you have identified the dollar amount available that can be used to fund the HSA without increased expense (or in some cases - a savings).

Also, contributions to employees HSA are tax deductible by the employer.

2. Reduce Administrative Time & Cost:

HSAs have no ERISA requirements.

No requirements for plan or summary documents.

They do not require claims management.

Federal reporting requirements are provided for both employer and employee as part of the complete package with no additional cost incurred.

3. Long Term Benefits:

The more involved an employee is with their own (HSA) healthcare dollars, the more they become price shoppers and wise consumers.

This discourages over-utilization because what they don't spend they keep, rolling over year after year earning tax deferred interest.

This results in better claims experience which provides even lower renewal rates.

4. Attract, Retain, & Motivate Quality Employees:

With a HDHP/HSA a small business can compete offering an affordable, attractive, and functional benefit plan. Funded HSAs are the 'bells & whistles' to the plan.

An employer is providing a quality medical plan and the employer funded HSA provides the employee the ability to pay for qualified current or future medical expenses tax free.

In addition, because what the employee doesn't spend they keep, they are able to save for retirement. Just think of it as a medical IRA.

Attractive HSA features include paying their deductible with pre-tax dollars including expenses for dental, vision, preventive, chiropractic, over-the-counter medications, etc. The HSA funds can be used for any family member whether on the policy or not.

Employer's contributions are non-taxable to the employee. The employee HSA contributions are deducted from their gross income on Federal tax returns, even if they don't itemize deductions.

In essence, an employer is providing a tax free bonus with money they used to pay in higher premiums without the employer cost of FICA, Medicare, etc.

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Please contact Stephen Scarbrough regarding Group Benefit products at sscarbrough@palmeragency.com.



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