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Larry Cook, President of Cook & Associates, has been an insurance agent in West Palm Beach, FL for 20 years. He is a long time member of the National Health Underwriters Association and has a unique understanding of associations and small business owners. As a group specialist, Larry designs creative health plans and benefits packages making insurance affordable to employers and enhancing benefits to the employees. He also services the NFL Alumni Inc. and the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.

Larry has carefully selected associates to be part of his team, each specializing in different areas of expertise. He has aligned himself with professionals who share his vision in combining personalized service with technology to create strategic and cost efficient solutions for your insurance needs. He and his team of qualified agents are licensed in the majority of states and are appointed with over 30 highly rated insurance companies.

Helpful Links

The following links have been choosen to provide additional comprehensive information on a variety of insurance related topics. These sites are not related to Cook & Associates and have been provided for your convienince.

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows an individual to continue their health coverage for a period of time after thier job ends. For more information visit this government website maintained by the Department of Labor.
COBRA

Health Care Info

This website is a great resource of health related information designed particularly for those living in Florida. The site includes a symptom navigator, assistance finding a doctor or specialist and a large number of other helpful features and resources.
Florida Health Finder

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Federal civil rights laws and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule, together protect your fundamental rights of nondiscrimination and privacy. For more information visit this site that is run by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
HIPAA

Family Medical and Leave Act (FMLA)

Under certain conditions an employer must grant an eligible employee up to a total of 12 workweeks of unpaid leave during any 12 month period. These conditions are related to child birth, adoption/foster care or a serious health condition regarding yourself or immediate family member. Visit this site run by the U.S. Department of Labor for more information. FMLA

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a new, portable, savings account that allows you to set aside money for health care tax-free. For more information and a list of benefits visit the HSA Insider.
HSA

State of Florida Office of Insurance Regulation

This office serves Floridians through its responsibilities for regulation, compliance and enforcement of statutes related to the business of insurance. This office is also entrusted with the duty of carefully monitoring statewide industry markets.
Office of Insurance Regulation

What can We do for You?

Whether you are an individual, family or small business owner, Cook & Associates is a company dedicated to providing competitive rates for life and disability insurance, long term care, medical and dental insurance. We specialize in customized programs to maximize your benefits and save you money. We believe in an “educated consumer” and that includes you. Our associates will make sure you understand the options available to you. Then you are able to choose a program or product specific to satisfying your needs and economic situation.