Get the Latest Insurance News and Information from Fourie Insurance

ClickOptimize — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:37:53 +0000

Get the Latest Insurance News and Information from Fourie Insurance

As the economy and our world continues to change, so do health and other insurance policies. With the impacts of the Health Care Reform Act, sometimes the latest information available to you, the consumer, is difficult to interpret. Fourie Insurance is your personal and small to mid-size business health insurance provider with the knowledge to help you make critical insurance decisions.

What reform means for individuals

Healthcare reform mandates that most US citizens and legal residents purchase “minimal essential coverage” for themselves and their dependents, either through their employers or through marketplace “exchanges.” There is a financial penalty if an individual does not purchase. Read more here…(expand for details)

What reform means for seniors

Changes to Medicare are included in the plan, which does not contain cuts to traditional Medicare benefits, although Medicare payments for some services, such as home healthcare will be reduced by $40 billion between now and 2019. Medicare will also begin to cover annual wellness visits. Read more here…(expand for details)

What reform means for businesses

Employers with 50 or fewer workers are exempt from coverage provisions; however, firms with 50 or more workers may be subject to fees if healthcare insurance is not offered. If these firms do offer coverage and they have low or middle income workers, there may be an additional expense. Firms with more than 200 employees that offer health insurance must automatically enroll workers in the plan. Employees can opt out, but they have to make that decision. Read more here…(expand for details)

Fourie Insurance President Named 2010 Enterprising Woman of the Year

ClickOptimize — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:37:13 +0000

Fourie Insurance, an insurance agency recognized for their unbiased approach in creating cost-effective insurance solutions for businesses, individuals and seniors, announced that President Judy Fourie has been named a “2010 Enterprising Woman of the Year” by Enterprising Woman magazine. The award honors female entrepreneurs who helm businesses exhibiting strong growth, who take an interest in mentoring other female entrepreneurs and are community leaders. Honorees received their awards at a gala ceremony held earlier this year in Miami.

Fourie was named one of the top “Women in Business in the Triangle” in 2003 by the Triangle Business Journal and was also named one of the “Top Women of Western Wake” in 2007 by Cary Magazine. She is also active in the community; serving on the Governor’s Task Force for Healthy Carolinians and is the Treasurer of the Healthy Carolinians Foundation Board. She is a sponsor of the North Carolina Center for Non Profits and supports The Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, Hospice of Wake County and Prevent Child Abuse of North Carolina.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a leader among such esteemed business owners,” said Fourie. “Many thanks to my team for their support in growing our business.”

About Fourie Insurance
Fourie Insurance specializes in health insurance for employee groups and individual health insurance, including long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, long-term care, and retirement planning. The agency focuses on building personal, lasting relationships with clients and establishing strategic partnerships with businesses they serve. With over 20 years of experience serving North Carolina, they advise customers on cost-effective insurance solutions that minimize risk.

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