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Duarte Batista

President and Chief Executive Officer
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Duarte is an insurance industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience. Recently, he has been promoted to lead Sterling’s operations as President. Previously, Duarte served as the Chief Operating Officer and Secretary-Treasurer for a California-based Fraternal Benefit Society with over 12,000 members holding life insurance and annuity products. Duarte is a graduate of St. Mary’s College of California.

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Upcoming Webinar

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 10 AM and 1 PM PST

Topic: Understanding Qualifying Events That Trigger COBRA Coverage

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

 ✔️ What qualifies as a COBRA-triggering event (beyond terminations)
✔️ How to handle events like divorce, reduced hours, and dependents aging out
✔️ The notification responsibilities of employers
✔️ How to remain compliant and avoid costly COBRA penalties
✔️ Real-world examples and live Q&A with COBRA experts

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