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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. Scopes of Appointment?  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

Today, technology use is becoming more and more prevalent in many industries and Medicare is one of them. While you’re meeting 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

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Staying Compliant Without Compromising Salesmanship

Oct 1, 2019

Staying compliant with every rule surrounding Medicare can seem daunting. If you’re busy making sure you’re staying compliant, how will you ever have time to meet with clients and sell?  Read More

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How to Use the New Medicare Plan Finder & FAQs

Sep 19, 2019

As the Annual Enrollment Period approaches, it’s important to be aware of changes affecting the tools and resources you use and understand how to navigate through any updates. In August 2019, Medicare.  Read More

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AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification

Aug 29, 2019

Planning on taking the AHIP Medicare training test for the first time? You don’t have to stress! We’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for passing AHIP that will help you, and even more experienced agents, improve your …  Read More

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Organization Tips and Tricks for AEP

Jul 31, 2019

The Annual Enrollment Period can be very stressful, but you don’t need to worry. We’ve laid out some tips and tricks on how to stay organized, so AEP can be a breeze this year!  Read More

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5 MORE Real-Life Medicare Sales Scenarios & How to Handle Them

Jul 18, 2019

If you’re just getting started in Medicare sales or want to bring your “A” game this AEP, then we have more Medicare sales scenarios to help you earn more helping others!  Read More

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4 Ways to Fund Long-Term Care: Hybrid Insurance

Jun 6, 2019

Financially savvy individuals know it’s always smart to include potential long-term care expenses in a retirement budget. How exactly can your clients finance long-term care? Hybrid long-term care insurance (LTCi) is a fantastic …  Read More

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2020 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

May 28, 2019

For the fifth year in a row, CMS has raised maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D initial enrollments. Looking for the latest numbers? See what the maximum broker commissions are for 2021 Note: …  Read More