Your chapter is always working to raise awareness of the value of agents, improve the agent experience through events, trainings and partnership opportunities; and advocating for the good of our industry and our clients. 
 
Upcoming Events
February 8: Live from NAHU w/ CEO Janet Trautwein
February 15: Simplified Business Planning w/ Alan Katz
March 22: ERISA Compliance w/ Carolyn McNairy of TASC
April 5: Advanced Self-Funding Training
April 26: GGAHU Annual Sales Symposium

Watch your email for registration materials or go to our website at  www.ggahu.org  for more information.
 
Check Out Our Brand New 
Chapter Website!
GGAHU has launched an all-new mobile-friendly website that's easier to navigate and use. The site is also linked up with the main CAHU website so you'll find CAHU information directly on our site. When you have a minute, take a tour!
Support Our PACS!
HUPAC, our national lobbying arm, does a great job representing our interests in D.C. Become a HUPAC contributor today!
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2016-17 
Board of Directors
President - Cathy Little 
President-Elect & Retention Chair - Sue Wakamoto-Lee  
Secretary - John Fisher
Treasurer - Janine Wilson
Education & Programs Chair - Kenneth Coker Legislative Chair - Patrick Burns 
New Membership Chair - Pat Hennessy
Awards Chair - Casey Stratmeyer
Communications & Media Chair - Jonathan Greer 
GGAHU Foundation Chair - Linda Rose Koehler
 
GGAHU Partners With NextAgency to Offer Big Discount on the NextBroker Platform
We're al ways trying to find ways to help our members grow their business. Which is why we're excited to offer NextAgency to GGAHU members at a big discount.

When you buy NextAgency through GGAHU, you'll save 20% on NextAgency's already affordable price. They'll even upload your agency data into the system for free. Plus, you'll be helping our chapter, too.

NextAgency is headed by past NAHU andCAHU President Alan Katz, wh o brings his decades of industry expertise to create best-of-breed insurance agency software.

NextAgency is unique. The NextBroker platform helps your team work together better than ever, stay on the same page concerning every prospect and client, and sell more easily. NextBroker keeps all the forms, documents and information you need close at hand, manages your agency's notes and tasks, and simplifies tracking commissions and paying sub-agents.

When you sign-up for NextBroker, you'll also get NextAgency's employee management software, NextHR. NextHR helps your groups track employee time and attendance, on-board new hires, send data to vendors like payroll companies and carriers and much more. And NextHR is free - with no limit on the number of groups or employees who use it - when you purchase NextBroker.

To see how NextAgency can save you time, money and clients please sign-up for one of their upcoming webinars.

To receive your 20% discount, be sure to purchase NextAgency using this link:  https://ggahu.nextagency.com/signup

BONUS: During the month of February, GGAHU members will be able to save 40% off their licensing fees - regardless of the mode they choose (monthly, quarterly, annually, etc.). The promo code is GGAHU40.

SAVE THE DATE! Former NAHU and CAHU President Alan Katz, CEO of NextAgency, will present a 1 CE course on Simplified Business Planning, February 15 @ the Lafayette Library. You won't want to miss it!
GGAHU Welcomes Silver Sponsor Dickerson Insurance Services As a New GA in the Bay Area
GGAHU is very happy to welcome Dickerson Insurance Services as a Silver Sponsor and as a new GA serving the Bay Area.

For more than a half century, Dickerson Insurance Services has helped brokers achieve their sales and service goals in the individual, small and large group employee benefits markets.

Today, this family-owned General Agency represents all major medical carriers including Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, CaliforniaChoice, Covered California, Health Net and Kaiser Permanente. For agents who are looking for extra post-sale and renewal assistance, our expert team offers full account management services.

In addition, Dickerson offers many time-saving and success-building tools that agents can pass on to their clients, all at no cost:
  • EaseCentral Electronic Enrollment Set Up
  • Premium Only Plan (POP) and COBRA Administration
  • Self-Service SPD and Compliance Notice Services
Yolanda Safari is the new Dickerson Regional Sales Executive. You can reach her at [email protected], (800) 457-6116, or direct at (408) 455-7061. She's eager to meet active brokers in our region.


NAHU Unite!
When a disaster strikes, NAHU identifies any members who may have been affected. Coordinated efforts are put in place to notify  all NAHU members of the situation. NAHU members are then asked to donate gift cards to the state or local leadership of the affected area. Gift cards are given directly to NAHU members in  need, such as in the recent fires in Northern and Southern California.

This program is designed to give temporary but immediate help while members are awaiting federal funds, insurance proceeds or assistance from organizations like the Red Cross. Gift cards  are an effective and expedited way to get NAHU members help immediately.

During disasters, many people lose everything -- their personal belongings, debit cards, driver's license, checks and the like. Gift cards allow NAHU members in need to purchase food, clothing, temporary housing and other essential goods and services.
 
You can send the gift cards to the CAHU office, which will distribute them to NAHU members in need. Send cards to this address: 

Kimi Shigetani  
CAHU Executive Director