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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

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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

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The Complete Guide on Developing an Agency

Jan 20, 2020

What’s Inside Your Guide to Developing an Agency? We’ve created this guide to help both agents just starting an agency and those who have already established their own business reach optimal success.  Read More

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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

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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

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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

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How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs

Dec 12, 2019

The lock-in period is approaching, but just because it’s not the “busy season,” doesn’t mean you can’t stay busy! You can keep sales and commission coming in by shifting your focus from AEP to Dual …  Read More

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The Value of Staying in Touch with Clients

Dec 10, 2019

You’ve met with a client, quoted plans, and completed and submitted the application. Your work is done right? Well, no. If you want to be successful in this business, you’re going to need to stay in touch with clients.  Read More

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Should You Hire an Assistant for Your Insurance Business?

Dec 5, 2019

To say that the Annual Enrollment Period is an extremely busy time of year for insurance agents is a massive understatement. At Ritter Insurance Marketing, we know just how hectic AEP can get, and sometimes it’s a little …  Read More

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Should Insurance Agents Have Their Own Website?

Nov 21, 2019

To put it simply, insurance agents in 2020 should have a website. If you don’t have a website, you’re not only missing out on more lead opportunities, you could also potentially be using more resources than you have to.  Read More

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7 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans

Nov 19, 2019

No Medicare agent wants to hear they’ve had a rapid disenrollment. Not only can these feel like a slap in the face after all the hard work you put in, but they can have negative consequences, especially if your book of business …  Read More

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What Agents Forget to Do When Preparing for Appointments

Nov 12, 2019

When you’re thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list. Pens? Check.  Read More

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Halfway Through AEP: Reflect & Renew Your Medicare Sales Strategies

Nov 8, 2019

November 10 marks the halfway point for the 2020 Annual Enrollment Period! If you’re selling Medicare products, now’s the time to reflect on your success during the first few weeks and recharge yourself to make the most of the …  Read More

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Why You Need to Make Time for Medicare Training (& Where to Find Great Resources!)

Nov 5, 2019

It’s the Annual Enrollment Period, the busiest time of the year if you’re a Medicare agent! More sales translate into more money. And we all know time is money, so the more time we spend selling, the more money we should …  Read More

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Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP

Oct 29, 2019

It’s the Annual Enrollment Period and that means meetings, meetings, and more meetings! While you’re together with clients, there’s a good chance at least one will ask you about telehealth.  Read More

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The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

Oct 28, 2019

Thinking of joining the insurance industry? Great idea! We think it’s a rewarding career path to pursue. If you’re still on the fence, this article is to help you weigh the practical pros and cons of the field so you can make an …  Read More

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FMO vs. IMO vs. NMO vs. MGA vs. GA: What’s the Difference?

Oct 17, 2019

The amount of acronyms in the insurance industry is astounding. Usually what these abbreviations stand for and mean is pretty straightforward (AEP stands for Annual Enrollment Period, when people can update Medicare plans each …  Read More

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4 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance

Oct 8, 2019

When you break it down, there are four key steps for selling cancer insurance that successful agents follow. Ready to learn what they are? Cancer insurance is a great product to cross-sell to your clients, especially if you’re …  Read More

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Tips on Dealing with a Difficult Client

Oct 4, 2019

In an ideal world, all your clients would be an absolute pleasure to work with and selling them plans would be a piece of cake. However, we know this isn’t always the case.  Read More