March Spotlight of the Month: Celebrating Difference Card Broker Partner, Juan Martinez

At Difference Card, we take pride in recognizing outstanding brokers who go above and beyond in providing innovative benefits solutions to their clients. This month, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Juan Martinez, a seasoned benefits consultant with USI in the Los Angeles, California market. A Passion for Client Success With over a decade […]
Read MoreMarch Case Study: The Difference Card Partners with A Human Resources (HR) Outsourcing Partner to Secure a 16% Health Plan Savings for an Education Employer.

An online continuing education provider faced a 9% renewal increase from their health insurance carrier, Aetna, for March 2025. This growing organization has 31 enrolled employees across multiple locations nationwide. The company sought an innovative solution to enhance its health benefits while simultaneously reducing costs. Additionally, they needed a comprehensive payroll and human resources management […]
Read MoreCelebrating Success: Meet Our 2024 Broker of the Year, Emily Adams
At The Difference Card, we are proud to recognize brokers who go above and beyond to help their clients navigate the complexities of healthcare while achieving significant cost savings. This year, we are thrilled to honor Emily Adams of USI Insurance Services as our 2024 Broker of the Year! Emily’s journey with The Difference Card […]
Read MoreRegulatory Compliance Services for Insurance

Regulatory Compliance Services for Insurance With how quickly the insurance and regulatory landscape can change, it’s no wonder that insurance brokers sometimes struggle to stay compliant. If you’re in the same boat, it may be time to seek extra compliance help. One option many businesses and brokers use is insurance compliance services. Partnering with a […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference Between a MERP vs. HSA?

Health insurance is a major consideration for employees. Businesses looking to hire and retain the best talent need to offer competitive benefits to motivate their team. But how do you offer affordable healthcare without driving up your expenses? Insurance producers can provide businesses with alternative insurance packages to make it easier to offer their employees […]
Read MoreFebruary Case Study: The Difference Card Helps a California Printing Company Save $200,000 Off their Health Benefits Renewal

Challenge: A Costly Renewal Increase A supply chain printing company in California faced a significant health benefits renewal increase for February 1, 2025, exceeding their budget. Their existing health insurance carrier, Aetna, proposed a steep 23% rate hike. Seeking a cost-effective solution, the company’s executive team turned to their trusted health benefits consultant at McGriff […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Relationship Between Economics and Insurance

Economics has more impact on insurance and the healthcare system than you’d expect. Everything from policy premiums to market adjustments stems from the economic conditions. Whether we’re in a recession or working with a new government administration, economics shift and directly impact our insurance market. In 2023, 92% of Americans had health insurance coverage. With so many […]
Read MoreOvercoming Broker Challenges

Being an insurance broker can be both rewarding and challenging. Market changes, regulations, technology and client expectations create obstacles for brokers to overcome. However, brokerage services ensure people and companies find the right insurance. With how complex insurance terms and policies can be, these services are crucial. For both new and experienced brokers, understanding the […]
Read MoreLove at First Savings: 6 Sweet Case Studies

Here at The Difference Card, we pride ourselves on delivering sweet benefits at an even sweeter cost. Discover how sweet benefits were for these clients in our Valentine’s Day Case Study Roundup. Request a Proposal New York University Saves Over $4 Million A prominent New York University was facing a 19% health insurance premium increase, […]
Read MoreSpotlight of the Month: Celebrating Difference Card Broker Partner, Kirk Johnson, CEBS

At Difference Card, we take great pride in partnering with brokers who share our passion for delivering innovative solutions to help clients achieve their employee benefits goals. This month, we’re excited to spotlight our Broker of the Month, Kirk Johnson, Principal at Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) in Dallas, Texas. With a career spanning over […]
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