Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

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  • September 18, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for September 18, 2020:
    - Aetna Care Kits
    - Cigna introduces Evernorth
    - Anthem, Apple, and UCI team up for health study
    - The latest from the Federal Reserve
    - Mental Health Tips from a former Monk
    10 min
  • September 18, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for September 18, 2020:
    • Aetna Care Kits
  • Cigna introduces Evernorth
  • Anthem, Apple, and UCI team up for health study
  • The latest from the Federal Reserve
  • Mental Health Tips from a former Monk
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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Aetna ships Caring for You kits to millions of Medicare members


    Anthem Announces Research Study with Apple Watch to Help Improve Asthma Management


    Apple Fitness+


    Cigna to rebrand health services business line as Evernorth


    CVS signs on with Apple’s new Fitness+ service


    Federal Reserve press release 9/16/2020


    Fed sees interest rates near zero until end of 2023, sets new economic conditions to be met before raising rates


    This Quick Morning Ritual Is The Perfect Way to Start Your Day, Says This Former Monk

     

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    September 11, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for September 11, 2020: Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief, CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund, Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum, Aetna & Landmark Health team up, and a pandemic stimulus update.


    4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care


    Ready to get started cross-selling? What products can you cross-sell with Medicare? Build up your insurance portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products!


    5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans


    Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.


    Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products


    Ready to boost your Medicare business? Increase your sales commissions and improve client retention at the same time, all without additional certifications. Learn about the power of cross-selling and how you can get started today!


    Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion?


    Maintaining CMS compliance while selling Medicare is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But why? In this episode, we're answering that question a few different ways as we look at the "why" behind running a compliant insurance agency.

     

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    How to Prepare for AEP Like a Pro


    >With Annual Enrollment Period quickly approaching, it’s a good idea to make sure you’re fully prepared and ready to sell. By following these steps, you’ll be ready by October 15.


    How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence


    As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.


    Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance


    Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.

     

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    10 min
  • Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?

     

    How can you shield your Medicare clients from the rising cost of a hospital stay? With hospital indemnity insurance! Discover why this plan is a must-have for your selling portfolio. 

     

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    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    A Dozen Facts About Medicare Advantage in 2020


    Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance


    Defining the True Value of $0 Premium for Medicare Advantage Plans


    Overview of U.S. Hospital Stays in 2016: Variation by Geographic Region


    Medicare Advantage Versus the Traditional Medicare Program: Costs of Inpatient Stays, 2009-2017


    Sweeten the Deal with Hospital Indemnity Insurance


    Top 10 Podcast Apps for Insurance Agents

     

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    4 Ancillary Cross-Sales to Show Clients You Care


    Ready to get started cross-selling? What products can you cross-sell with Medicare? Build up your insurance portfolio with our list of must-have ancillary products!


    5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans


    Rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP! Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.


    Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance


    Want to grow your insurance business? Learn more about hospital indemnity insurance, a powerful ancillary tool for your portfolio. We cover what you need to know, from the basics to closing the sale!


    Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products


    Ready to boost your Medicare business? Increase your sales commissions and improve client retention at the same time, all without additional certifications. Learn about the power of cross-selling and how you can get started today!


    Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair


    Learn how Medicare MSA and hospital indemnity insurance pair up to create a dynamic duo! Trust us, you don’t want to leave these plans out of your portfolio this AEP!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications


    Two brand-new features have been added to our comprehensive agent dashboard. Say “hello” to the Drug Cost Estimator and prefilled applications!


    5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans


    Medicareful gives agents the potential to double or triple their capacity to safely engage prospects and enroll clients! How can you maximize your site and Medicare sales? To start, request your free Medicareful page here!


    Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business


    How you present yourself as an agent can make or break your business. You may think, “It doesn’t matter what other people think of me,” which in some ways is true. But when it comes to how people view you professionally, their opinions do matter.

     

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    9 min
  • Medicare MSA Plans & Hospital Indemnity Insurance: The Perfect Pair

     

    Learn how Medicare MSA and hospital indemnity insurance pair up to create a dynamic duo! Trust us, you don’t want to leave these plans out of your portfolio this AEP!

     

    Read the text version.

     

    Contact the Sales Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing

     

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans


    Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance


    Cover Those Copays with Hospital Indemnity Plans


    From HSA to MSA: Facts for a Smooth Switch


    How to Follow Up with Medicare Clients Compliantly


    How to Pitch Medicare Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)


    Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans


    Medicare MSA Plan costs & financial considerations


    Qualified medical expenses


    Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?


    Standard Medicare Supplement Plans & Benefits [Infographic]


    What is a Medicare MSA Plan?


    Why Am I in Observation Status for Medicare?

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance


    Want to grow your insurance business? Learn more about hospital indemnity insurance, a powerful ancillary tool for your portfolio. We cover what you need to know, from the basics to closing the sale!


    How to Pitch Medicare Savings Accounts (MSAs)


    Start selling Medicare Savings Accounts with help from the Agent Survival Guide. Learn more about MSA, including who they're meant for, some common concerns your clients might have about this product, and more!


    Secure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary Products


    Ready to branch out from Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement sales? Learn how ancillary products can help you expand your reach and add more value to your portfolio.


    Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?


    Pairing hospital indemnity with Medicare Advantage does so much more than generating additional sales. This cross-sale helps shield your clients from the rising costs of a hospital stay. Discover why hospital indemnity could be just the plan your portfolio has been missing!


    Learn How to Cross-Sell Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products


    Get ready to boost your Medicare business! Increase your sales commissions and improve client retention at the same time, all without additional certifications. Learn about the power of cross-selling and how you can get started today!

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    The Ritter Platform Launches New Drug Cost Estimator and Prefilled Applications


    Two brand-new features have been added to our comprehensive agent dashboard. Say “hello” to the Drug Cost Estimator and prefilled applications!


    5 Tips for Using Medicareful to Sell More Medicare Plans


    Medicareful gives agents the potential to double or triple their capacity to safely engage prospects and enroll clients! How can you maximize your site and Medicare sales? To start, request your free Medicareful page here!


    Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business


    How you present yourself as an agent can make or break your business. You may think, “It doesn’t matter what other people think of me,” which in some ways is true. But when it comes to how people view you professionally, their opinions do matter.

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    Connect on social:

     

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    9 min
  • September 11, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for September 11, 2020:
    - Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief
    - CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund
    - Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum
    - Aetna & Landmark Health Team Up
    - Pandemic Stimulus Update
    10 min
  • September 11, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for September 11, 2020:
    • Better Medicare Alliance MA Data Brief
  • CBO outlook on Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund
  • Medicaid expansion as a ballot referendum
  • Aetna & Landmark Health Team Up
  • Pandemic Stimulus Update
  •  

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    9/11 Memorial & Museum Official Website


    Aetna and Landmark Health working together to bring in-home health services to Individual Medicare Advantage members in New York


    Apple event 2020: Apple Watch 6, iPad Air 4 and what else to expect on September 15


    Covid-19 is pushing red states to finally expand Medicaid


    Data Brief: Social Risk Factors Are High Among Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries Enrolled in Medicare Advantage


    Here’s what’s in the GOP’s ‘skinny’ stimulus bill – and what’s missing


    How Progressives Flipped the Script on Medicaid Expansion


    iPhone 12: When will Apple announce its new iPhones?


    Medicare’s Finances Have Gotten Much Worse in Recent Years, Foreshadowing Tough Choices for November’s Winners


    New Study: Medicare Advantage Serves Beneficiaries with Higher Social Risk Factors

     

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    September 4, 2020 | The Friday Five


    The Friday Five for September 4, 2020: Medicare Advantage Hospice Carve-In; GoodRx To Go Public; Flu Shot Guidance from CDC; Twitter Tackles Trending Topics; and Ritter Insurance Marketing Acquires Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA).


    Why Go About Your Business in an Ethical, Compliant Fashion


    Maintaining CMS compliance while selling Medicare is crucial to the success of your insurance business. But why? In this episode, we're answering that question a few different ways as we look at the "why" behind running a compliant insurance agency.


    5 Tips for Selling Medicare Advantage Plans


    Ready to rock your Medicare Advantage sales goals this AEP? Learn five ways you can make this Annual Enrollment Period your most successful yet. Our tips can help you grow your commissions and your book of business.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence


    As an insurance agent, you know by now how important it is to remain compliant. While following the Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines should be one of your top priorities, there is something else you’ll want to keep on your radar that you may have not yet considered: preventing insurance agent negligence.


    Ritter Acquires Maryland-Based Secure Benefits Alliance


    Ritter Insurance Marketing today announced the purchase of Secure Benefits Alliance (SBA), a Maryland-based health and life benefits agency. In order to expand and strengthen Ritter’s growing footprint, this deal will bring SBA agents into the Ritter fold, providing them with cutting-edge technology and support through Ritter’s service platform.


    How to Keep Your Product Portfolio Fresh


    As an agent in the Medicare insurance industry, you need to stay competitive. An effective way to do this is by routinely examining your portfolio to determine if you’re prepared to work at your full potential. An outdated portfolio can hinder your success as you could be missing out on new products, carriers, and service area expansions.

     

    Subscribe & Follow:

     

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    10 min

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