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).
Middle Eastern music combines use of modern Western instruments with classic instruments unique to the region. For example, many Middle Eastern songs use an oud, which is a wooden string instrument thought to be the inspiration for the European lute.