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Workplaces during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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The purpose of this tool is to assist employers in making (re)opening decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially to protect vulnerable workers. It is important to check with state and local health officials and other partners to determine the most appropriate actions while adjusting to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community.

Karen Taylor named a 2019 Wellmark Promise Award winner

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Karen Taylor named a 2019 Wellmark Promise Award winner  

Urbandale, Iowa (Mar. 30, 2020) — Karen Taylor has been named a 2019 Promise Award top agent in (Iowa/South Dakota) by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield®. The annual award recognizes agents and agencies who serve Wellmark’s members with laser-focused dedication while navigating the ever-changing health care landscape.  

Taylor is an agent at Taylored Benefits in Urbandale.

Karen helps exceed the standard for providing exceptional service to our members,” said Sean McTaggart, senior vice president of Business Development and Client Solutions at Wellmark. “We are proud to honor her accomplishments with this award.” 

Karen can be reached at 800-470-3262.  

Congratulations Layne – Wellmark’s Promise Award winner 2019

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Layne Taylor named a 2019 Wellmark Promise Award winner. 

Urbandale, Iowa (Mar. 30, 2020) — Layne Taylor has been named a 2019 Promise Award top agent in (Iowa/South Dakota) by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield®. The annual award recognizes agents and agencies who serve Wellmark’s members with laser-focused dedication while navigating the ever-changing health care landscape.  

Taylor is an agent at Taylored Benefits. Along with being the founder and owner, he specializes in providing health insurance and benefits packages to employers with 51-100 workers. Layne has been fondly called the “insurance guy” by his clients and friends since 1982.

“Layne helps exceed the standard for providing exceptional service to our members,” said Sean McTaggart, senior vice president of Business Development and Client Solutions at Wellmark. “We are proud to honor his accomplishments with this award.”

Layne can be reached at 800-470-3262.  

NAWBO Iowa Celebration of Excellence Honoree

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Karen Taylor honored as the

2018 NAWBO Iowa Advocate of the Year

Please join us for the annual NAWBO Iowa awards celebration of women business ownership! This year we will celebrate three honorees who will receive the following awards:

 

Karen Taylor, Taylored Benefits Inc
NAWBO Iowa Advocate of the Year Award

 

Barbara Crowley, Brokers Clearing House Ltd
NAWBO Iowa Hall of Fame Legacy Award

 

Kimberly Baeth, Golden Openings Inc
NAWBO Iowa Woman Business Owner of the Year Award

 

Our 2018 Celebration of Excellence will be held at 11:30 AM on November 8, 2018, at Glen Oaks Country Club in West Des Moines.

Register early and purchase your ticket here!

Join the Shop for a Cause Event hosted by Karen Taylor and Kimberly Baeth

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Meet two of the 2018 NAWBO IOWA Honorees – Karen Taylor and Kimberly Baeth at the Unique Event that they host – ‘Shop for a Cause’!

Date: October 17, 2018 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Golden Openings Inc Showroom 2743 99th Street Urbandale, IA 50322
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DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER FOR FREE HERE!

Stella & Dot Star Director Grace Van Cleave will be featuring the latest Stella & Dot Collection. 20% of any items purchased online or at the event will be donated to Animal Lifeline of Iowa. Animal Lifeline of Iowa is Central Iowa’s only special needs, no-kill animal shelter, celebrating 30 years of serving the Des Moines area and all of Iowa. 20% of any items purchased online or at the event will be donated to Animal Lifeline of Iowa.

Live music and refreshments provided.

 

Scammer Notice!

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Please be aware: scammers have recently been targeting businesses. If you receive a suspicious call asking for your personal information from the “Department of Health Advisors” or “Blue Cross Blue Shield,” hang up the phone. Wellmark has confirmed they will never ask for financial information over the phone. If you’ve recently been targeted, please let us know.