Lamppost Insurance Talks

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Join leaders from The Cason Group as they pull back the curtain on the health insurance market. Eric Griffin starts the conversation on market updates, changes, and industry opportunities.

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November 11, 2026Episode 535 min

Individual Medical: Costs, Compliance & What's Next - S5 E5

Healthcare continues to face unprecedented pressure from rising costs, increasing regulation, fraud prevention efforts, and changing enrollment trends. In this episode, Brian Harmon, Vice President of Individual Medicine at The Cason Group, sits down with Stephanie DeFreese, the Vice President Sales and Marketing at BlueCross BlueShield of SC, to discuss what's driving expense growth across the healthcare landscape, how carriers are navigating today's challenges, the future of ICHRA and individual markets, and what agents and brokers should expect over the next several years. If you're looking for practical insights into the forces shaping healthcare coverage and distribution, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com.

September 14, 2026Episode 428 min

State of the Industry (Financial Services) – S5 E4

In this episode of Lamppost Insurance Talks, The Cason Group EVP Eric Griffin is joined by LIBRA Insurance Partners President and CEO Bill Shelow to discuss a myriad of topics in the life insurance industry. The two cover updates from the last time they were on the podcast together, from topics like business succession planning, underwriting efficiency, product trends, and much more. To learn more about the products offered by TCG and LIBRA, reach out to us at https://www.thecasongroup.com/ contact/ or contact your Regional Consultant. Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com

June 15, 2026Episode 325 min

TCG's New Annuity Platform - S5 E3

In this episode of Lamppost Insurance Talks , The Cason Group's EVP of Group Benefits and Financial Services, Eric Griffin , is joined by Director of Financial Services Sales Casey Sutton and Annuity Consultant Caroline Jones to discuss the launch of TCG's new annuity platform. During the conversation, they cover: The vision behind the platform and who it was built to serve The unique value proposition for advisors A step-by-step overview of how advisors can partner with TCG to get started This episode provides a clear look at how TCG is expanding its Financial Services capabilities and equipping advisors with new tools for growth. To learn more about TCG's annuity solutions, contact your Regional Consultant or reach out to Caroline Jones at carolinejones@thecasongroup. com .

May 25, 2026Episode 233 min

Benefits Placement Technology with ThreeFlow - S5 E2

In today's episode The Cason Group's EVP of Group Benefits and Financial Services, Eric Griffin, speaks with TCG's Culby Hinson, Director of Group Benefit Sales, and Jeff Lee, AVP of Strategic Accounts at ThreeFlow. ThreeFlow is a benefits placement technology company that aims to modernize employee benefits placement by reducing the manual workflow by leveraging technology to improve efficiency and deliver better results. During their conversation, they discuss TCG's new partnership with ThreeFlow, how this partnership it fits into the overall TCG growth strategy, why this new technology is beneficial, what is in the future for ThreeFlow, and more. If you are interested in seeing a demo of ThreeFlow, contact to your local sales rep or reach out Culby Hinson at culbyhinson@thecasongroup. com .

April 1, 2026Episode 139 min

The Evolution of ICHRA in 2026 with Zizzl Founder/CEO Ray Seaver - Season 5 Episode 1

In today's episode The Cason Group's VP of Individual Medical, Brian Harmon, is joined by zizzl health's CEO, Ray Seaver, and TCG Individual Medical Regional Consultant, Aaron Spurlock, to discuss ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement.) During their conversation, they cover topics including what is fueling ICHRA's growth, how brokers and groups can benefit from ICHRA, how zizzl health and The Cason Group can help groups who choose ICHRA, and much more. Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com

November 24, 2025Episode 526 min

Internships to RDP - S4 E5

In this episode, The Cason Group's Eric Griffin, Executive Vice President, sits down with Forrest Stewart, TCG's VP of Sales Growth, to discuss our internship programs. They discuss the why behind our internship program, the goals they have for interns, how a typical intern/s time is spent, and so much more. If you are interested in our internship program, visit thecasongroup.com/careers to learn more. Also, check out our episode on the Rep Development Program Eric mentioned in the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/episode-22-organic- growth-through-sales-rep- development/id1556120695?i= 1000584497414 Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com .

October 1, 2025Episode 437 min

The Current ACA Landscape with Sean Egan of Oscar Health - S4 E4

In today's episode The Cason Group's VP of Individual Medical, Brian Harmon, sits down with Oscar Health's National VP of Sales and Growth Operations, Sean Egan, to have a timely conversation on the current landscape of the ACA. Sean is responsible for oversight and distribution of Oscar plans across the country, and during their conversation, they discuss the many changes within the ACA space, the benefits and the potential future of ICHRA, Oscar Health's offerings and growth, and much more. Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com .

July 29, 2025Episode 324 min

Life Insurance Policy Reviews - S4 E3

Eric Griffin, EVP of Group Benefits and Financial Services at The Cason Group, sits down with The Cason Group's Advanced Case Designer, G Meadows, and Advanced Planning Director / Senior Regional Consultant, Greg Hudgens, to discuss the topic of life insurance policy reviews. During this time, they cover topics such as what a policy review is, why it's important, and how often this should be done. They also walk through the process of policy reviews and go over specific case examples they have reviewed and their outcomes. Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com

June 25, 2025Episode 232 min

Employee Benefits Education - Brite Benefits - S4 E2

In this episode, Eric Griffin, EVP of Group Benefits and Financial Services at The Cason Groups, sits down with Landon Fielding, President and CEO of Brite Benefits, and Andrew Monk, Director of Benefits Education at TCG, to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits education and the useful tools that Brite Benefits offers. We cover topics such as what is Brite is, how it benefits our broker partners, and why it's been successful. We also delve into what is the process of using Brite while working with The Cason Group and we hear about how groups have already seen success while using this platform. If you have questions about using Brite, please reach out to Andrew Monk, andrewmonk@thecasongroup.com - Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group by visiting our website: www.thecasongroup.com

May 28, 2025Episode 132 min

ICHRA: Where We Are Now and Where Are We Headed - S4 E1

In this episode The Cason Group's Vice President of Individual Medical, Brian Harmon, sits down with Aaron Spurlock, Individual Medial Regional Consultant, to discuss ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement.) They look back on what has changed since ICHRA's inception, discuss what it looks like to work with brokers, the challenges that can arise, and what they predict the future holds for it. Join them as they take another deep dive into this growing space. - Lamppost Insurance Talks is a production of The Cason Group. You can learn more about The Cason Group over at our website: www.thecasongroup.com