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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  • March 6, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for March 6, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Shortages & Preparedness
  • Coronavirus: Funding for Testing
  • Super Tuesday Results boost Unitedhealth Group and CVS stock prices
  • Walmart Health
  • News on Ritter's State of the Senior Market
  •  

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    Any American Can Now Be Tested for the Coronavirus, Pence Says


    How to prepare for coronavirus: The shopping list for your own home quarantine kit


    Panic buying of masks puts health care workers’ ‘lives at risk,’ WHO says


    Senate passes $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus package, sending bill to Trump’s desk


    Super Tuesday primary results


    The Latest: Germany, other nations ban export of masks


    These plastic-chomping caterpillars can help fight pollution


    Trump administration considering paying for uninsured coronavirus patients’ medical care: report


    UnitedHealth, CVS Shares Surge as Biden Leaps Ahead of Sanders After Super Tuesday


    WHO Chief Demands End to Hoarding Masks, Gloves


    Waive Fees for Coronavirus Tests and Treatment, Health Experts Urge


    Walmart may start nationwide health care, offer $30 checkups without insurance

     

    State of the Senior Market Video Schedule: Watch at ritterim.com/sotsm

     

    February 25, 2020 – Coming Soon: Ritter’s State of the Senior Market 

    March 3, 2020 – The Year in Review | Episode 1
    March 10, 2020 – Medicare Regulation & Legislation | Episode 2
    March 17, 2020 – Enrollment Stats for 2020 | Episode 3
    March 24, 2020 – Major Industry Trends | Episode 4
    March 26, 2020 – Live Q&A with Craig Ritter

     

    State of the Senior Market Podcast Schedule:

     

    A Word from Our President, Craig Ritter


    The Year in Review | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 1


    Medicare Regulation & Legislation | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 2


    Enrollment Stats for 2020 | State of the Senior Market 20202 Episode 3


    Major Industry Trends | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 4


    Coming Soon! – State of the Senior Market 2020 Q&A Recap with Craig Ritter

     

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    4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale


    Master your final expense sales pitch with these steps. We discuss how to help you bring up the subject of final expense with confidence and convert more prospects into clients.


    5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance


    Pitching final expense insurance may seem challenging, but it doesn't have to be! We’ve got five concepts to work into your presentation strategy before your next sales appointment! 


    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke Insurance?


    Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.


    February 28, 2020 | The Friday Five


    Continuing coverage on Coronavirus, the Apple Heartline study, Medicare-for-all explainer, Salesforce acquires Vlocity, and Seema Verma's NAHU Capitol Conference remarks.


    Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider


    Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    The Best Software for Tracking Your Medicare Commissions


    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… (read more)


    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback


    The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility...(read more)


    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period


    Which products should a Medicare sales agent sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of an agent’s portfolio during the... (read more)

     

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    10 min
  • A Word from Our President, Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

     

     
    Get Updates on Ritter’s State of the Senior Market Video Series

     

    State of the Senior Market Video Schedule:

     

    February 25, 2020 – Coming Soon: Ritter’s State of the Senior Market | Trailer

    March 3, 2020 – The Year in Review | Episode 1
    March 10, 2020 – Medicare Regulation & Legislation | Episode 2
    March 17, 2020 – Enrollment Stats for 2020 | Episode 3
    March 24, 2020 – Major Industry Trends | Episode 4
    March 26, 2020 – Live Q&A with Craig Ritter

     

    State of the Senior Market Podcast Episodes:

     

    A Word from Our President, Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020


    The Year in Review | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 1


    Medicare Regulation & Legislation | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 2


    Enrollment Stats for 2020 | State of the Senior Market 20202 Episode 3


    Major Industry Trends | State of the Senior Market 2020 Episode 4


    Q&A with Craig Ritter | State of the Senior Market 2020

     

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    2 min
  • February 28, 2020 | The Friday Five
    The Friday Five for February 28, 2020:
    Coronavirus: Continuing Coverage
    Apple Heartline Study
    Medicare-for-all Explainer
    Salesforce acquires Vlocity
    Seema Verma speaks at NAHU Capitol Conference 2020
     
    Mentioned in this episode:
     
    CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
    Apple Heartline Health Study
    Coca-Cola could be in tight supply of artificial sweetener for diet and zero-sugar drinks because of coronavirus
    Coronavirus’s spread in U.S. is ‘inevitable,’ CDC warns
    Here’s that Medicare-for-all study Bernie Sanders keeps bringing up
    Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescriptions Drug Benefit Program, Medicaid Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
    Salesforce grabs Vlocity for $1.33B, a startup with $1B valuation
    Salesforce to Buy Vlocity in Vertical CRM Move
    Speech: Remarks by CMS Administrator Seema Verma at the National Association of Healthcare Underwriters (NAHU) Capitol Conference 2020
    Taylor Lorenz bylines in the New York Times
    The Basics of ‘Medicare for All’
    The Original Renegade
    Top health official warns coronavirus spread appears inevitable in US
    Wall Street Is (Finally) Waking Up to the Damage Coronavirus Could Do
    Why Apple and Johnson & Johnson’s new heart study is a big deal for digital health
     
    More episodes you’ll like:
     
    4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale
    Master your final expense sales pitch with these steps. We discuss how to help you bring up the subject of final expense with confidence and convert more prospects into clients.
    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke Insurance?
    Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.
    Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider
    Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.
    What Are Insurance Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA?
    Stay HIPAA compliant with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Find out what you’re responsible for under HIPAA regulations.
    What Is E&O Insurance and Do You Need It?
    You've worked hard to create and grow your insurance business — but how do you protect your investment? Even insurance agents need protection. In this episode, we make the case for errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.
     
    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:
     Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?
    Do you question the value of cancer, heart attack and stroke plans? Why would (or should!) anyone buy a policy that’s so specific? We can think of a few good reasons...(read more)
    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback
    The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility...(read more)
    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period
    Which products should a Medicare sales agent sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of an agent’s portfolio during the... (read more)
     
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    8 min
  • February 28, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for February 28, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Continuing Coverage
  • Apple Heartline Study
  • Medicare-for-all Explainer
  • Salesforce acquires Vlocity
  • Seema Verma speaks at NAHU Capitol Conference 2020
  •  

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

    Apple Heartline Health Study

    Coca-Cola could be in tight supply of artificial sweetener for diet and zero-sugar drinks because of coronavirus

    Coronavirus’s spread in U.S. is ‘inevitable,’ CDC warns

    Here’s that Medicare-for-all study Bernie Sanders keeps bringing up

    Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescriptions Drug Benefit Program, Medicaid Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

    Salesforce grabs Vlocity for $1.33B, a startup with $1B valuation

    Salesforce to Buy Vlocity in Vertical CRM Move

    Speech: Remarks by CMS Administrator Seema Verma at the National Association of Healthcare Underwriters (NAHU) Capitol Conference 2020

    Taylor Lorenz bylines in the New York Times

    The Basics of ‘Medicare for All’

    The Original Renegade

    Top health official warns coronavirus spread appears inevitable in US

    Wall Street Is (Finally) Waking Up to the Damage Coronavirus Could Do

    Why Apple and Johnson & Johnson’s new heart study is a big deal for digital health

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale

    Master your final expense sales pitch with these steps. We discuss how to help you bring up the subject of final expense with confidence and convert more prospects into clients.

    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke Insurance?

    Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.

    Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider

    Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.

    What Are Insurance Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA?

    Stay HIPAA compliant with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Find out what you’re responsible for under HIPAA regulations.

    What Is E&O Insurance and Do You Need It?

    You've worked hard to create and grow your insurance business — but how do you protect your investment? Even insurance agents need protection. In this episode, we make the case for errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?

    Do you question the value of cancer, heart attack and stroke plans? Why would (or should!) anyone buy a policy that’s so specific? We can think of a few good reasons...(read more)

    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback

    The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility...(read more)

    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period

    Which products should a Medicare sales agent sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of an agent’s portfolio during the... (read more)

     

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    8 min
  • February 28, 2020 | The Friday Five

     

    The Friday Five for February 28, 2020:
    • Coronavirus: Continuing Coverage
  • Apple Heartline Study
  • Medicare-for-all Explainer
  • Salesforce acquires Vlocity
  • Seema Verma speaks at NAHU Capitol Conference 2020
  •  

    Mentioned in this episode:

     

    CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)


    Apple Heartline Health Study


    Coca-Cola could be in tight supply of artificial sweetener for diet and zero-sugar drinks because of coronavirus


    Coronavirus’s spread in U.S. is ‘inevitable,’ CDC warns


    Here’s that Medicare-for-all study Bernie Sanders keeps bringing up


    Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Contract Year 2021 and 2022 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescriptions Drug Benefit Program, Medicaid Program, Medicare Cost Plan Program, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly


    Salesforce grabs Vlocity for $1.33B, a startup with $1B valuation


    Salesforce to Buy Vlocity in Vertical CRM Move


    Speech: Remarks by CMS Administrator Seema Verma at the National Association of Healthcare Underwriters (NAHU) Capitol Conference 2020


    Taylor Lorenz bylines in the New York Times


    The Basics of ‘Medicare for All’


    The Original Renegade


    Top health official warns coronavirus spread appears inevitable in US


    Wall Street Is (Finally) Waking Up to the Damage Coronavirus Could Do


    Why Apple and Johnson & Johnson’s new heart study is a big deal for digital health

     

    More episodes you’ll like:

     

    4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale


    Master your final expense sales pitch with these steps. We discuss how to help you bring up the subject of final expense with confidence and convert more prospects into clients.


    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack, and Stroke Insurance?


    Build a portfolio that shows clients you care. Cancer, heart attack, and stroke insurance plans provide coverage and peace of mind when your clients need it most.


    Ready to Join an FMO? 10 Things to Consider


    Thinking about partnering with a field marketing organization? Wondering how you can tell the good from the bad? Our top 10 list outlines what you need to know before you partner with an FMO.


    What Are Insurance Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA?


    Stay HIPAA compliant with the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Find out what you’re responsible for under HIPAA regulations.


    What Is E&O Insurance and Do You Need It?


    You've worked hard to create and grow your insurance business — but how do you protect your investment? Even insurance agents need protection. In this episode, we make the case for errors and omissions (E&O) insurance.

     

    The latest from Ritter’s Blog:

     

    Every ‘Second’ Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?

    Do you question the value of cancer, heart attack and stroke plans? Why would (or should!) anyone buy a policy that’s so specific? We can think of a few good reasons...(read more)


    Examining the Medicare Part B Premium Giveback


    The standard monthly Part B premium cost for beneficiaries in 2020 is $144.60. Wouldn’t it be nice if your clients could get some of that money back? Good news, this is a possibility...(read more)


    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period


    Which products should a Medicare sales agent sell outside of the Annual Enrollment Period to keep earning commissions? We’ve got the top five additional plan types that should be a part of an agent’s portfolio during the... (read more)

     

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    8 min

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