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6 Tips for a Successful Open Enrollment Season

Navigating open enrollment can feel complex, but you do not have to manage it alone. Associated Underwriters Insurance (AUI) acts as a dedicated partner in employee benefits. We guide organizations...

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Maximizing Value: Level-Funded vs. Self-Funded Health Insurance for Ohio Businesses

April 29, 2026

As a third-generation family-owned broker, we understand that the modern healthcare landscape requires more than just a policy. It requires a data-driven strategy to control costs. If your company is currently stuck in a “community-rated” plan, you are likely to overpay to subsidize the health risks of other organizations. In this blog we are going …

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Creative Alternatives for Small Businesses to Reduce Rising Health Insurance Costs

October 23, 2025October 16, 2025

America’s healthcare insurance costs for small businesses continue to climb. In fact, earlier this year, “insurers had proposed a median 18 percent increase in premiums for next year, citing higher medical costs, a sicker risk pool due to the enhanced subsidy expiration, and other factors” according to the CAP. Which has left small businesses feeling the strain of providing …

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Key Healthcare Changes Under the Trump Administration: Impacts on Businesses for 2026

September 29, 2025September 24, 2025

The Trump Administration has introduced significant changes to healthcare policies, many of which will directly impact businesses and the healthcare options available to them in 2026. From Affordable Care Act (ACA) reforms to drug pricing policies and Medicaid restructuring, these actions are reshaping the healthcare landscape. Below, we explore the key changes and their implications …

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Understanding Self-Funded Healthcare Plans for Small Businesses

September 5, 2025February 19, 2025

Self-funded healthcare plans are becoming an increasingly popular option for small businesses. These small businesses are looking to manage their healthcare costs while providing flexible benefits to their employees. Unlike fully insured plans, where employers pay a fixed premium to an insurance company, self-funded plans allow businesses to pay for employee health claims directly. This …

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