The pandemic dialed up selling insurance over the phone, and you might be wondering what’s the best way to take part.
Independent vs. captive, MGA vs. GA, field vs. call center… there are different ways you can pursue being an insurance agent, and we can help you decide the best fit for you. ⟶
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
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
Having a designated space to work and be productive is essential for independent insurance agents.
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There are going to be advantages and disadvantages with deciding whether or not to acquire an office space … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 2023 Note: … Read More
While there’s no fast and easy way to grow your business, recruiting qualified agents to your downline doesn’t have to be complicated.
We’ve gathered these tips to help you start off on the right foot. Read More
Final expense is one of the simplest life insurance products to sell, but it isn’t the easiest to discuss. What are some unique ideas for selling final expense insurance?
In general, final expense insurance itself isn’t hard to … Read More
Death is a sad and difficult situation. Although you may feel you had only a minor part in your client’s life, it’s important to acknowledge their passing. A small gesture will do, and it will mean the most to your clients’ loved … Read More
If you get an email proposing you can make big bucks from taking a couple DNA swabs from Medicare beneficiaries, is it too good to be true? Chances are that it is! Read More