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Helping Your Clients Find Their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI)

Apr 30, 2020

During some Medicare sales appointments, you may meet with a client who wants to enroll in a plan but doesn’t have their Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI). Fortunately, there are ways you can help them get their MBI or …  Read More

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The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention

Apr 23, 2020

The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention was created to help insurance increase agents their sales by seizing client retention opportunities. We have found that returning clients can boost your business in ways that new …  Read More

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Why It's Time to Take a More Relaxed Approach to Insurance Sales

Apr 21, 2020

How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at, maybe buy, something, and then walked out with nothing after barely looking because you felt the stakes were too high?  Read More

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5 Steps to Selling Medicare Supplements Successfully

Apr 16, 2020

Whether you’re already selling Medicare Supplements or just starting to look into offering this type of product, there are five simple steps you can take to find more success in your sales.  Read More

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Modern Medicare Marketing for Today's Agents

Apr 14, 2020

Modern Medicare Marketing for Today’s Agents was created to inform agents about alternative marketing techniques that can be used for their businesses. The marketing methods highlighted in this guide use today’s …  Read More

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The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements

Apr 3, 2020

The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements is a 52-page guide that covers everything you need to know to sell Medicare Supplement insurance (aka “Med Supp” or “Medigap” insurance) successfully — …  Read More

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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

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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

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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

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Have You Watched Ritter's State of the Senior Market?

Mar 6, 2020

Our State of the Senior Market is your annual overview for Ritter and insurance industry news and updates. In a series of four installments, you’ll get the scoop straight from Ritter’s CEO, Craig Ritter himself.  Read More

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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

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Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback

Feb 18, 2020

The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2021 is $148.50 ($170.10 for 2022). 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. Listen to this article! There are going to be advantages and disadvantages with deciding whether or not to acquire an office space …  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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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

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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