Best-Selling Author to Speak at FAHU Educational Symposium.ORLANDO, Fla. -- The Florida Association of Health Underwriters (FAHU) will be holding its annual Educational Symposium symposium In ancient Greece, an aristocratic banquet at which men met to discuss philosophical and political issues and recite poetry. It began as a warrior feast. Rooms were designed specifically for the proceedings. and Expo May 8th and 9th at the DoubleTree dou·ble·tree n. A crossbar on a wagon or carriage to which two whiffletrees are attached for harnessing two animals abreast. Noun 1. Hotel-Universal. As part of the Symposium, insurance agents will have the opportunity to complete 12 hours of continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). courses in a two-day period. Wayne Sakamoto, president of FAHU, said, "Our state association has organized one of the most anticipated educational events for insurance agents involved in the health insurance and benefit marketplace. We are excited about the line-up of superb speakers and insurance-related sponsors." The Symposium will feature such distinguished speakers as Byrd Baggett, nationally renowned speaker and best-selling best·sell·er also best seller n. A product, such as a book, that is among those sold in the largest numbers. best author of Dare to Lead and other motivational works for business professionals. Mel Schlesinger, certified See certification. personal coach and master of the "Effortless ef·fort·less adj. Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy. ef  fort·less·ly adv. Selling" technique, will provide an insightful lesson on the role of the agent in today's market, "It's not about the price." John Nelson, president of NAHU NAHU National Association of Health Underwriters , will be speaking, as well as Tom Bruderle, vice president of NAHU congressional affairs, who will provide an update on the State of the Union as it relates to federal legislation on insurance matters and its possible affect on the agent's role. The Symposium will include panel discussions featuring insurance company CEOs and leading agent producers. These discussions promise to be lively and informative. To complement the Symposium, an exposition of insurance carriers and other service providers will be open to agents to meet with carrier representatives and see the latest product offerings. Mr. Sakamoto said, "All attendees will not only find value in our educational symposium's line-up, but will discover a lot of uncovered opportunities in the health and benefit market from our expo." "The goal of our educational workshops is to provide our members with the tools to help health care consumers navigate (1) "Surfing the Web." To move from page to page on the Web. (2) To move through the menu structure in a software application. through the complexities of our health care system so that more Americans have access to affordable and high-quality health insurance." About FAHU: The Florida Association of Health Underwriters mission is to protect the consumer's future. To accomplish our mission, we will strengthen the insurance marketplace by advocating effective legislation, ethical leadership and professional standards, and by educating our members and the consumers they serve. For more information visit www.fahu.org. |
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