John M. Word III
CO-FOUNDER, PARTNER: WORD & BROWN COS.
Started agency with Edward J. ‘Rusty’ Brown Jr. … transformed state insurance brokers’ role in small-group health benefits market … 1996 California Choice let workers select from several health plans in one program … partners’ California Rx card has saved $400M on prescription drugs in 10 years … similar Nevada card adds $42M
