Noting its strong capitalization and financial support from parent company Berkshire Hathaway, A. M. Best has reaffirmed a pair of ratings for its Seaworthy Insurance Co. of Annapolis, Md.
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.