Winning in 2026: How Products & Technology Are Powering Agent Success

 

2026 is here, and the benefits landscape continues to evolve. Rising healthcare costs mean employers are looking for solutions, not just lower premiums. Agents who succeed will be those who offer smart benefit strategies and use technology to make the process easier. In 2026, agents win by delivering solutions, not just quotes.

In this featured article, Ben Markland, VP of Sales with MWG Broker Services, shares how agents can leverage layered solutions like Premium Saver and tools such as Group Connect to create real value and strengthen client relationships.

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Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. — Henry Ford
 

Agent Incentive

 

Agents, a quick reminder to take advantage of the incentive for new Premium Saver groups. This is a great way to turn your production into extra rewards.

Featured Product

Expanded Disability Benefits

We are pleased to announce that we have increased the benefit amounts on both our Short-Term and Long-Term Disability plans with OneAmerica. The maximum benefit for STD is now $1,500 weekly and for LTD is $6,000 monthly. Both plans are guaranteed issue and only require two members to write. With higher salary limits, groups can add these plans to protect their employees’ incomes whether it be for temporary setback or a long-term hardship. Use Group Connect to start quoting today. Disability plans require a census to quote.

Webinars

Ben Markland, Vice President of Sales

 

Don't miss these sessions designed specifically for agents, brokers, and account managers. Take advantage of these valuable training opportunities to simplify the sales process for our products and plans. Join us to strengthen your skills and elevate your results!

Learn How to Effortlessly Sell Individual Dental and Vision Insurance Online

May 12, 2026 • 1:00 PM CDT–1:30 PM CDT

It has never been easier to sell dental & vision insurance online!

MWG provides our agents with a free website to sell dental & vision online. Just set it up and then let the system do the work!

  • 12 carriers available
  • Plans available in 50 States
  • No Appointment Fees—online contracting
  • Great commissions & rates
  • Direct to consumer enrollment&lparl;no face-to-face required)
  • Vision & Dental Plans with no waiting periods
  • Smartphone enrollments
  • Broker Portal with customized marketing material
  • Free website with a built-in Quote Engine

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Insurance Leadership Podcast
 

The Insurance Leadership Podcast is designed to strengthen insurance leadership skills by learning from respected voices across the industry. We bring experienced leaders together to share insights on employee engagement, management, and building a clear vision that elevates organizations. When leaders raise the bar, the industry grows stronger, and each episode offers practical tools you can put to work in your business.

Simple Solutions in a Complex Market — with Mark Lampen

 

What does effective leadership look like when premiums rise, options multiply, and employers feel the pressure?

As premiums rise and the market grows more complex, effective leadership matters more than ever. In this episode, host Ben Markland is joined by Mark Lampen, owner of Health Insurance Specialists, for a practical conversation on staying relevant, balancing technology with relationships, and bringing real solutions to clients.

Drawing on more than 30 years in the industry, Mark shares insights on GAP strategies, rising out-of-pocket costs, and why simplicity still delivers results. This episode offers clear takeaways for agents and leaders navigating change in today's insurance landscape.

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In the Spotlight

 

Our team is at the heart of everything we do. This section highlights our team members through a quick Q&A giving you a closer look at the people who support our agents and partners.

 
 
Ivania Calero
 

Ivania Calero

New Business Specialist
Allison Smith
 

Allison Smith

Project Support Specialist
 

Our goal is to connect you with valuable info from the nation's top insurance companies and brokerages. Within each issue, you'll find sales strategy updates, broker tools, marketing material, and compliance updates.