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Health care reform has a lot of brokers concerned about the future of the industry, but Mary Jane Fortin, president and CEO of American General Life, isn't worried. In Benefits Selling's March issue, Fortin explains why health care reform isn't a crisis.

Plus, as employers are fighting compliance issues and costs cuts, there are emerging benefits suites to consider. Check out these seven benefits markets to watch.

And as social media continues to grow as a viable marketing tool, more insurance professionals are tapping into the trend. Take a look at how benefit brokers are incorporating social media into their business plan.

Best regards,

Tamara Patterson Publisher, Benefits Selling 720-895-4988 [email protected]

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This is not a crisis

Today, 35 million households have no [life insurance] coverage. One-third of all households have no life insurance — the highest level in four decades. Click to continue... Retweet!

7 benefits markets to watch

Employers are re-evaluating their benefits offerings, and brokers are repositioning their client connections. So what is going on with benefits in terms of popularity among employers?
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Social media: Tweet, post, blog or buy?

According to Royal Pingdon, a Swedish firm that tracks website performance, 2010 saw more than 600 million active Facebook users, 152 million blogs and 25 million Twitter tweets. The social media world is a busy place, and growing numbers of insurance agents and brokers are establishing base camps.
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Special feature: Six retirement trends

It's no understatement that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is transforming the health care marketplace. As provisions of the new law take effect, employers and medical benefits providers alike are closely watching what PPACA means for their plan offerings and bottom lines.

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