News & Resources

SBAM is here for you during challenging times.

A message to our supporting insurance Agents from our Senior Vice President, Scott Lyon We recognize that these are challenging times filled with a high degree of uncertainty for agents […]

March 22, 2021

Agents: COBRA and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

COBRA and the ARPA – What Your Customer Needs To Know If They Have 20 or More Employees Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the latest COVID-19 stimulus effort. Several of the ARPA provisions impact employer group health […]

March 5, 2021

COBRA Extension Update

Scott Lyon, SBAM Senior Vice President Update: On March 11, 2021 President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). It contains many HR and benefit-related items. Read more in […]

May 1, 2020

Employee Benefits Timeframe Extensions Affect COBRA

Earlier this week, the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Treasury, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) issued new rules imposing mandatory timeframe extensions for several employee benefits compliance requirements. Eight in total. …

March 23, 2020

Dearborn Group COVID-19 Updates

Because the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation is ever-changing, Dearborn Group wanted to provide an update on the steps they are taking to continue to service their invaluable SBAM members. Below are links to marketing materials and FAQs that outlines …

March 20, 2020

Accident Fund Group COVID-19 FAQs

SBAM's partner, Accident Fund Group, compiled a list of frequently asked questions for policyholders as it relates to COVID-19.

July 14, 2017

The Art of Compromise

In 1987, the book The Art of the Deal was released outlining now President Donald Trump’s formula for business success. The book took roughly two years to write, edit and release and sold in the …

June 26, 2017

Combine your Blues, Dearborn, LifeSecure & SBAM Incentives

Going along with the most competitive products and prices we have seen in several years, yesterday afternoon, BCBSM announced a tremendous agent bonus program for new business with effective dates of July 1 through December …

May 31, 2017

Facebook Live Interview: Attract top talent with a robust benefit package

SBAM Vice President Communications Michael Rogers interviews SBAM thought leaders and resource experts in our Facebook Live videos. This week, Mike interviewed Dearborn National’s Daryl Oliver. Daryl provides valuable […]

May 31, 2017

Free COBRA Administration for Current Customers

SBAM is pleased to announce an exclusive offer for your customers currently enrolled in our COBRA administration program!

January 6, 2016

Is Zenefits Coming After Your Customers?

Is Zenefits coming for your clients? I ask this question, because that is what it looks like to me. If you have not seen their website page at www.zenefits.com/broker/mi/ – Some of the Brokers that Zenefits Competes With …

January 6, 2016

IRS extends filing deadline for ACA reporting & Benepay can help

In what has seemingly become the new normal for the IRS when working with the Affordable Care Act, another deadline has been extended. This time, on December 28, 2015, the IRS extended the deadline for ACA …

November 19, 2015

Don’t Let Your Customer Invite The IRS Into Their Business

With the holidays approaching, chances are that you will have many guests visiting your business or home. Some may even be uninvited guests. While there may be little you can do to keep weird Aunt Martha or …

September 11, 2015

Exciting FSA, HRA & HSA Upgrade News… and More!

Kushner & Company has made substantial investments in their infrastructure allowing your customers and their participating employees unprecedented access to their organization's FSA, HRA and/or HSA. Beginning January, 2016 participants will be able to utilize …

August 10, 2015