Many agents shy away from presenting universal life products because they can be confusing to clients, especially seniors. But when the going gets tough, top producers get going. It’s important you understand universal life … Read More
You can’t move against the winds of change. Stand-alone long-term care insurance (LTCi) is no longer the only form of protection consumers have against unexpected health care costs during retirement. Read More
Agents should review their client’s life insurance needs at least every five years, because in every stage of life, coverage is a necessity. In an April 2018 LIMRA study, one in five people with life insurance said they don’t have … Read More
Sight. Hearing. Taste. These three wonderful senses help people of any age perceive, interact with, and experience the world in full. However, the body parts that allow us to enjoy these faculties are not immune to the general … Read More
How many times have you heard that the Medicare Supplement market is “booming” with opportunity? (Insert commonplace statistic about the number of baby boomers turning 65 here.) We won’t repeat the same old numbers (and yes, we’re … Read More
No matter the focus of your business in the health and life insurance industry, if you want to expand your clientele, increase your earnings, or build your reputation as a reliable advisor, it’s imperative you offer the products … Read More
Say your client wants long-term care insurance, but their application is declined due to their age or health or they simply can’t afford the premiums. Fear not! Short-term care insurance is another solution! Read More
Now, more than ever before, Medicare Advantage plans are leaving beneficiaries exposed to hefty bills for hospital stays. Hospital indemnity insurance helps your clients have the money they need to get back on their feet! Read More
Think about your personal experiences at the pharmacy counter. Have you ever been shocked by the amount you’ve owed for a prescription (even after applying your health insurance), or seen a fellow customer’s jaw drop upon hearing … Read More
You’ve probably heard your parents say it many times: Nothing in this life is free. If something’s sold at no cost, it might be too good to be true. While that’s not always the case with $0-premium Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, … Read More
Making the decision to be a health insurance agent is relatively easy. Deciding what type of product to sell? Now, that’s more difficult. When you consider that approximately 10,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next … Read More
More than anything else, Americans’ top financial worry is not having enough saved for retirement. Although there is one product that’s growing increasingly favorable, but hasn’t totally caught on… yet. Read More
Annuities have gotten a bad rap with some investors. You may have heard that they carry high expenses, surrender charges, and are hard to understand because of complex contracts. It can be difficult to tell if an annuity is a good … Read More
You’ve heard it before, and it’s true: Americans are concerned about outliving their savings. According to a 2016 survey, nearly 75 percent of Americans over 40 are behind on their retirement savings. Read More
You’ve heard the news that now’s the time to be selling annuities, you’ve done your initial research, and you’ve discovered the two main types: fixed annuities and indexed annuities. But what sets them apart, and how do you know … Read More
Every agent has a story to tell. In the senior market, that usually means visiting clients and prospects in their homes to discuss typical offerings such as health, life insurance, and final expense plans. Read More
Critical illness insurance is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around since 1983. But only recently has there been a major uptick in interest in this type of coverage and there are a few reasons why. Read More
Stays in nursing homes and assisted living facilities are increasing as the baby boomer generation reaches its golden years. Unfortunately, most senior living facilities are expensive and those costs continue to rise. Read More
As Major League Baseball warms up with spring training, it’s a good time to refine your selling game as well. You can think of the Annual Enrollment Period as the regular season, and this is your time to work on your business … Read More
Studies say 70 percent of seniors can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives. There are various ways to obtain long-term care (LTC) coverage, but which should you advise for your client? Read More
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