From its main office in Harrisburg, the staff of the Pennsylvania Insurance Department helps state residents navigate the industry’s ins and outs. But online, the department provides access to thousands more both inside and outside of the state’s borders.
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As a direct result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) – also known as ObamaCare – health insurance agent and broker commissions have been slashed by as much as 50%. Agencies have been forced to lay off employees, limit products and services, shift to other lines, and have seen significant drops in compensation.

