The study explains that many insurance carriers are establishing direct sales departments, but that independent agents are increasing their share of revenue by the year. In 2013, Medigap independent agent revenue was at 59%; in 2014 65%, and 67% in 2015.
The oud is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument similar to a lute used in traditional Middle Eastern music and East African music. The words lute and oud are both derived from Arabic Ø§ÙØ¹ÙØ¯ (al-Ê¿Å«d, literally the wood).he oud is a pear-shaped, stringed instrument similar to a lute used in traditional Middle Eastern music and East African music. The words lute and oud are both derived from Arabic Ø§ÙØ¹ÙØ¯ (al-Ê¿Å«d, literally the wood).
The Oud, a central instrument of Arabic music, is a stringed instrument with an ancient history. It probably originated over 3,500 year ago in Persia, where it was called a Barbat (oud). A similar instrument is shown in Egyptian paintings and was used in the times of the Pharaohs.