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How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties

Mar 1, 2022

Not everyone chooses to enroll in Medicare when they become eligible at age 65. In fact, the entire enrollment process is a bit more complicated than some may realize. It’s imperative to inform your clients about different …  Read More

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How to Sell Health Insurance to Every Family Member

Feb 10, 2022

Health insurance agents are in a unique position equipped with the ability to offer life-saving coverage to most individuals. Listen to this article: With health insurance becoming more accessible than ever, a well-rounded and …  Read More

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4 Helpful Podcasts for Busy Insurance Agents

Feb 1, 2022

Sometimes you don’t have time to read an article about the latest hot topics in the insurance industry, but you may have time to listen! Podcasts are gaining popularity and it could be because of their versatility.  Read More

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Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales

Jan 25, 2022

As exciting as securing a sale is, losing a sale can be pretty disappointing. To put a positive spin on a negative situation — every lost sale is a learning opportunity.  Read More

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Why Young Professionals Should Consider Becoming Insurance Agents

Jan 11, 2022

Looking for jobs can be stressful. Students are leaving college with a degree, but unable to find a job to pay off their impending student loans. For those looking to get into the insurance industry, current trends suggest a …  Read More

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The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP

Dec 14, 2021

Imagine this — a flustered prospect calls you on January 7. In a voice laced with frustration, he explains one of his friends referred him to you. He’s not happy with his current prescription drug coverage and wants to change …  Read More

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How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs

Dec 9, 2021

The lock-in period is here, and 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 the Medicare Annual …  Read More

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How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audience

Nov 22, 2021

Social media allows for a newer way of insurance marketing and reaching new customers. An insurance agent’s audience on social sites could differ from their traditional audience, in the sense of how these clients hear about …  Read More

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Stress Relief Tips to Get You Through AEP

Nov 16, 2021

With the Annual Enrollment Period underway, agents undoubtedly feel a lot of pressure to stay productive during Medicare’s biggest selling season. We’ve put together some ideas to manage your stress and avoid burnout during your …  Read More

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Offer Clients Cancer Insurance Featuring Coverage for Genomic Sequencing

Oct 28, 2021

As an insurance agent, you have the ability to extend your clients’ insurance to help financially cover cancer treatment, including options available through genomic sequencing! The most popular forms of cancer treatment …  Read More

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4 Ways Medicareful Living Can Help Your Sales Strategy

Oct 27, 2021

Medicareful Living has many beneficial articles that insurance agents can share with clients. Not only will this resource help educate your clients, but it can also boost your leads and sales.  Read More

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Be Prepared to Discuss Medicare Telehealth Coverage This AEP

Oct 12, 2021

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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Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns

Sep 23, 2021

You’re meeting with a new client and about to suggest different life insurance products to meet their needs when they stop you and say, “I’m on a budget.” How do you respond?  Read More

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Organization Tips and Tricks for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period

Sep 23, 2021

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period can be very stressful, but don’t 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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Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource

Sep 2, 2021

Readers of the Agent Survival Guide understand that client retention is great for your business, but you may be wondering what you can do to keep your clients coming back. Let’s discuss why trust between insurance agents and …  Read More

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3 Tips to Help Your Clients Avoid Health Insurance Scams

Aug 19, 2021

Scams and fraud are an unfortunate reality, especially in the insurance world. No health agent wants to receive a panicked call from a client relaying they fell victim to an insurance scam.  Read More

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What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents?

Aug 17, 2021

You have to be “ready-to-sell” with carriers before the Annual Enrollment Period if you want to sell Medicare products for the upcoming plan year, but what does it mean to be “ready-to-sell” Medicare plans?  Read More

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How to Sell Hospital Indemnity Plans & Combat Health Care Costs

Jul 20, 2021

It’s not hard to believe that, today, a hospitalization can be expensive. But, did you know that, in just one week, your client’s hospital bill could add up to more than $10,000?  Read More

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5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd

Jul 13, 2021

There are two types of insurance agents: the memorable ones who get calls from prospects looking for assistance and the easily forgotten who prospects never call back. Listen to this article:  Read More

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3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP

Jun 17, 2021

Anyone in the Medicare industry is familiar with the rush to prepare for the Annual Enrollment Period. What if you could take care of a key sales task during the lock-in period, before AEP ramps up?  Read More