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Merry Christmas From The Team at IGO

By Nicci Troiani | December 9, 2015

Changes to IRS Health Care Forms

By Nicci Troiani | December 2, 2015

Last year, 2014, you were  asked on your tax submission whether you had health insurance and simply selected “yes” or “no.” This year, a new system has been put in place. The annual fee for not having insurance in 2015 is $325 per adult and $162.50 per child (up to $975 for a family) or…

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Nicci Troiani | November 18, 2015

  We hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving- with plenty of food for everyone! Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th to observe the holiday.  Our team wishes you a safe and happy holiday and a long, relaxing weekend! – The Team at IGO

Welcome, Jon Anfinson!

By Nicci Troiani | November 5, 2015

Insurance Group of the Ozarks is excited to welcome our newest agent and Life Insurance and Affordable Care Act Specialist, Jon Anfinson! Mr. Jon Anfinson is the Founder and CEO of Eagles Coaching, where he has worked with individuals and business owners in creating a more established business presence, as well as, a balance between…

Industry Hot Topics October 2015

By Nicci Troiani | October 1, 2015

Anthem: nearly 4 in 10 Americans lack life insurance The lifetime odds of dying in an auto accident or from a lightning strike are much higher than the chances of winning the Mega Millions or Powerball lotteries, which odds-makers peg at 175 million to 1. Those inclined to gambling but who remain insured against the…

Protect One of Your Most Important Assets: Your Family

By Nicci Troiani | September 11, 2015

In honor of Life Insurance Awareness Month, here are some quick stats on life insurance you may not know.   

Industry Hot Topics: September 2015

By Nicci Troiani | September 1, 2015

Is Obamacare’s ‘Bronze Trap’ Widening? Jed Graham, a meticulous critic of various aspects of the ACA, charges that as the tax penalty assessed to Americans who remain uninsured ratchets up, it will club millions of low-income people into high-deductible Bronze plans that will do them little good. http://www.healthinsurance.org/blog/2015/08/12/is-obamacares-bronze-trap-widening/   Forrest Wold-McGimsey: Not Enough Time Forrest…

MSU Drops Healthcare Plan for U.S. Students

By Nicci Troiani | August 3, 2015

Many of our local MSU students will be losing their health plan on August 9th. Starting this fall, it will only offer the plan to international students.   Full Article From the Springfield Newsleader   We represent local insurance plans and would love to show them options for health coverage for less than $150/month. Give us…

Welcome Stacy Davis!

By Nicci Troiani | July 27, 2015

We are happy to announce the addition of Stacy Davis to our office. Stacy is a Wealth/Financial Adviser with over Twenty years experience. Stacy is happy to call Nixa home, where she has been a member of the local community for over 20 years. Please give her a call today with any Investment questions you…

2016 Missouri Health Exchange Rates

By Nicci Troiani | July 8, 2015

According to Healthinsurance.org, a ruling on June 25th this year means that 192,000 Missourians will be keeping their premium subsidies and their premiums will NOT be increasing by 327%. 3 out of the 8 Insurance carriers in Missouri have proposed double digit rate increases for next year: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City Coventry  Humana…

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