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).
Please try again later. Ud The ud is the most important musical instrument in Middle Eastern music: it is called the 'sultan of the instruments'. Its name derives from the Arabic for 'wood', and this refers to the strips of wood used to make its rounded body.