Business

How to Successfully Set SMART Goals

Mar 31, 2020

Setting goals is a great way to keep your business on track with a clear path ahead. We recommend setting goals at the beginning of each plan year to help you flourish in the year to come.  Read More

Business

Guiding Your Agency Through COVID-19

Mar 30, 2020

The COVID-19 virus has effectively changed the way the United States operates for the foreseeable future. With business closures and travel restrictions, the potential to harm small businesses like insurance agencies is obvious …  Read More

Business

How to Explain the Real Cost of a Funeral & Help Your Clients Plan for One

Mar 24, 2020

The loss of a loved one is never easy. Sorrow. Heartbreak. Grief. Your clients will have a hard-enough time dealing with all of these emotions, but simultaneously, they’ll also be responsible for decisions, decisions, and …  Read More

Compliance

What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments

Mar 18, 2020

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have some strict rules on what agents can and cannot say during Medicare sales appointments, but pulling them out of the dense Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines …  Read More

Trending

More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans

Mar 10, 2020

For agents selling Medicare plans, the stereotypical prospect has been someone with graying hair, approaching the age of 65 or already past it, and retired. There have always been those who don’t fit this stereotype; however, …  Read More

Business

The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions

Mar 3, 2020

You may enjoy selling Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, and Part D plans because you like helping others, but you and your family may also depend on the commissions your insurance career or side hustle provides.  Read More

Portfolio

Every 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?

Feb 25, 2020

Do you question the value of cancer, heart attack and stroke plans? Why would (or should!) anyone buy a policy that’s so specific? We can think of a few good reasons.  Read More

Business

Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback

Feb 18, 2020

The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility!  Read More

Portfolio

The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period

Feb 11, 2020

Which products should a Medicare sales agent sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of an agent’s portfolio during the …  Read More

Business

Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion?

Feb 4, 2020

We’ve already told you the many ways you can remain compliant as an insurance agent. In this article, we want to focus on the “why.” Why should you go about your business in an ethical, compliant fashion?  Read More

Ritter

The Agent Survival Guide Has a New Home

Jan 21, 2020

Big things are happening with the Agent Survival Guide in 2020! Now, all our Agent Survival Guide content is available on RitterIM.com. Here’s everything you need to know about the move.  Read More

 

The Complete Guide on Developing an Agency

Business

Should You Become a Certified Insurance Counselor?

Jan 16, 2020

Are you considering becoming a Certified Insurance Counselor? For some agents, this certification may be something brand new! We’re here to break down what this certification is, how you can obtain it, and whether or not it would …  Read More

Business

Pros and Cons of Having an Office Space Outside of Your Home

Jan 14, 2020

Having a designated space to work and be productive is essential for independent insurance agents. There are going to be advantages and disadvantages with deciding whether or not to acquire an office space outside of your home.  Read More

Ritter

Ritter's $100K Cash Giveaway Is Back with New Prizes for 2020!

Jan 13, 2020

For 2020, we’ve made some exciting changes to our annual $100K Cash Giveaway. We’re happy to say that you can expect the same great contest with brand-new prizes! As we’ve done in the past, we will continue to reward …  Read More

Business

What Is E&O Insurance and Do You Need It?

Jan 9, 2020

Mistakes happen, even to the best of us. Fortunately, errors and omissions (E&O) insurance can help you mitigate the risks and costs that come with your profession. The insurance for those who are selling insurance, E&O …  Read More

Business

Should You Sell D-SNPs?

Dec 19, 2019

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans are a great product to add to your portfolio, especially since 12 million Americans (20 percent of the Medicare population) have dual-eligible status. While we think selling D-SNPs can greatly …  Read More

Portfolio

The Beginner's Guide to C-SNPs

Dec 17, 2019

Have you ever considered selling Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs)? Yes or no, we’ve got the quick guide that you need to read! C-SNPs can allow health insurance agents to keep selling Medicare Advantage (MA) …  Read More

• ««
• «
• 1
• 2
• 3
•  … 
• 12
• »
• »»