NABIP Capital Area

03/15/2026

Upcoming CE Opportunity
We’re excited to announce that Miriam Watkins will be joining us this month to present a 1-hour Continuing Education (CE) program.

Rising Cost of Pharmacy, Why? (117242)

Join us for lunch and the opportunity to connect with fellow NABIP members while we continue to educate ourselves on an issue that directly impacts our clients. This session will provide valuable insights into the factors driving rising pharmacy costs and what it means for the industry.

Registration is required.
Please be sure to sign up using the registration tab below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Location: Capital Health Plan
1264 Metropolitan Blvd., 3rd Floor, Tallahassee, FL 32312

Date: March 19, 2026
Time: 12 pm – 1:30 pm

Cost: Free for members and first-time attendees – $25 for non-members

REGISTER: https://nabipcapitalarea.org/rsvp-monthly-membership-meeting/

01/28/2026

What a great few days at NABIP Florida Day on the Hill! 🇺🇸
We truly enjoyed connecting with insurance and benefits professionals from across the state, engaging with our legislators, and gaining valuable insights into the issues shaping Florida’s insurance landscape.

We were honored to hear updates and perspectives from:
• Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia
• Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky
• Marc Reichelderfer, political consultant for Pam Bondi, Ashley Moody, and others, who shared timely insights on Florida politics
• Peter Schorsch, publisher of FloridaPolitics.com and one of the most influential voices in Florida’s new media

Grateful for the opportunity to learn, advocate, and collaborate on behalf of our industry and the people we serve. Looking forward to continuing the conversation and the work ahead!

12/13/2025

Let’s have a great turnout Tallahassee area agents!!

NABIP Florida Day on the Hill -Register Today! - https://mailchi.mp/nabipfl/fahu-day-on-the-hill-february-2-18098298

10/31/2025

07/31/2025

I’m honored to be sworn in as part of the 2025–2026 NABIP Florida leadership team during this year’s annual Symposium. It’s a privilege to serve while continuing my role as President of the NABIP Capital Area Chapter.

Looking forward to a year of growth, collaboration, and advocacy alongside an incredible group of professionals.

Mark Hicks

07/27/2025

Your NABIP Florida Board hard at work as we kick off the NABIP Florida Benefits & Medicare Symposium.

07/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s NABIP Capital Area Membership Meeting! Special thanks to Carol Taylor from CRC Group for delivering an insightful CE session on integrating ICHRA strategies into employer groups.

We had a great turnout and an engaging discussion that brought clarity to how ICHRAs can support employer benefits—and the key considerations that come with them.

07/14/2025

You’re Invited: July 17th NABIP Membership Meeting

We are honored to have Carol Taylor from BenefitMall, who will provide a 1-hour CE, which is an overview of integrating ICHRA Strategies Into Employer Groups. The one-hour course delves into the world of ICHRAs and how to best integrate those into group benefit offerings, as well as items that must be considered before entering into an ICHRA. We’ll also discuss how an ICHRA can be set up, what you can do, what you cannot do, and even delve into a case study.

We truly appreciate Carol making the trip to Tallahassee for our meeting and look forward to seeing everyone at Capital Health Plan on Metropolitan Blvd. Lunch will be provided.

Topic: Integrating ICHRA Strategies Into Employer Groups
Course Offering ID: # 1222221

Date/Time: July 17, 2025, from 12 – 1:30 pm
Location: Capital Health Plan – 1264 Metropolitan Blvd, 3rd Floor
Cost: FREE for NABIP Members – $25 for Non-Members

RSVP: https://nabipcapitalarea.org/rsvp-monthly-membership-meeting/

05/16/2025

Calling all Florida Health Insurance, Employee Benefits, and Medicare agents!
Don’t miss this premier event—register now and reserve your room at the stunning Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!

Register today to join us! Rates go up after 5/17. https://nabipfl.org/2025-nabip-florida-benefits-medicare-symposium/

02/04/2025

A great couple of days packed full of speakers, networking with health industry leaders, and visiting with our legislators while attending the NABIP Florida 2025 Day on the Hill. We heard from:

- Mike Yaworsky, Florida’s Insurance Commissioner
- Alexis Bakofsky, Deputy Commissioner for Life & Health
- Greg Thomas, Director of Insurance Agent & Agency Services
- Senator Jason Brodeur (Senate President Pro Tempore, 2024 NABIP Florida Legislator of the Year)
- Ricky Carmichael (the GOAT) former professional motocross and supercross racer.

02/04/2025

It was great hearing from Florida’s Insurance Commissioner, Mike Yaworsky, and Deputy Commissioner for Life & Health, Alexis Bakofsky the kick-off of the NABIP Florida Day on the Hill. Thank you to our NABIP Capital Area members who attended.

12/04/2024

Sad news.

https://nypost.com/2024/12/04/us-news/ceo-of-unitedhealthcare-fatally-shot-outside-of-hilton-hotel-in-nyc-in-possible-targeted-attack-sources/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1AAOuFTY9Hw-4jGr0jrAOkFDpgVfoKCR37o_78bj3T3AdZ5FeBHiiIInY_aem_SgYvF6Mom3hzP-9w-owkRg

The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.