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How to change Uplines


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Navigating the Transition: Changing Your Upline in the Insurance Industry

In the dynamic world of insurance, making the decision to change your upline involves careful consideration and strategic planning. As discussed by Kathe Kline and Joanna Wyckoff in the "Insurance Business Babes" podcast, understanding the intricacies of this process is crucial to making a smooth transition.

Understanding the Release Process

Before initiating a move, agents must understand the release process. It’s essential to have a conversation with your current upline, expressing your intention and discussing any financial investments made, such as marketing funds. Joanna emphasizes the importance of treating this like a professional relationship – a courtesy call can help maintain the goodwill necessary for future interactions.

Self-Release Timeline

If an immediate release is not granted, agents should be aware of the industry-standard, a 90-day self-release from most carriers. This means starting the process by notifying the carrier of your intent to move, initiating the clock on the 90-day period. Kathe and Joanna recommend beginning this process well ahead of critical selling periods, like AEP, to avoid getting stuck due to blackout periods, which often commence from July 1st.

Managing Financial Arrangements

Concerns about financial entanglements with your current upline are valid. The podcast notes that uplines continue to receive overrides on existing policies unless rewritten, alleviating some guilt an agent might feel about ‘abandoning’ an upline. However, being upfront about any marketing money or coop advances and handling those arrangements ethically is crucial.

Exploring New Opportunities

When considering a new upline, agents are encouraged to thoroughly vet potential partners. Assessing the support, resources, and technology the new upline offers is critical. Kathe and Joanna suggest requesting demonstrations of promised systems and potentially signing a limited number of contracts first to test the relationship.

Final Thoughts

Changing your upline is not just a business decision but also a step towards aligning with partners who better suit your professional goals. By taking thoughtful and measured actions, as outlined in the podcast, agents can ensure a transition that strengthens their business operations and future success.


This episode is sponsored by CertifiedMedicareAgents.com

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