In this episode of Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos with The Brokerage Inc. Life team dives into the critical role of life insurance in legacy planning.

She breaks down how it helps manage estate taxes, facilitates charitable giving, and ensures a smooth wealth transfer.

Cristal also explains how life insurance provides liquidity for illiquid assets like family farms or businesses, helping families avoid financial strain. Plus, she highlights how it can bypass probate, saving time and legal costs.

Crystal encourages agents to take action by attending our legacy planning workshops in April and starting meaningful conversations with clients about their future goals.

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The Brokerage Inc. is so excited to announce Yunior Santana is joining the company as a new Regional Sales Director in Florida.  Yunior is an experienced agent and agency owner in the Miami area and is a great addition to our sales team.  Yunior takes over for Carl-Philippe Denis, who has been promoted to Senior National Sales Director.

In this episode of The Broker Link, get to know Yunior and what he brings to the Brokerage team and the state of Florida.

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In this episode of Broker Link, we’re joined by Mike Smith for an inside look at the NABIP Capitol Conference in Washington, D.C. This annual event brings together insurance professionals to discuss legislative updates and advocate for policies that impact Health and Medicare agents.

Mike shares key takeaways from the conference, including discussions on regulatory changes, industry challenges, and what agents need to know moving forward. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this episode provides valuable insights into the future of healthcare policy.

To learn more about NABIP, visit www.nabip.org look for the tab "your voice matters" and sign up to have your voice heard in this industry. Partner with The Brokerage Inc. by visiting our website, www.thebrokerageinc.com.

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As expected, the new administration is proposing changes to the ACA Marketplace.  CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has issued the "2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Proposed Rule," and we are breaking it down.

In this episode of The Broker Link, we talk with The Brokerage Inc. Health Director of Operations, Belynda DiCiaccio, about what these proposed changes could mean for the ACA Marketplace.

Some of the topics include:

• Strengthening Income Verification
• Modifying Eligibility Redetermination Procedures
• Implementing Pre-Enrollment Verification for SEPs
• Adjusting the Open Enrollment period
• And more!

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Do you understand how group life insurance works?  In this episode of The Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos from our Life team shares insights into how group life insurance works.  She will also explain ways The Brokerage Inc. can help you grow your business with life insurance. 

We have a list of webinars and trainings on our website that can directly assist you.  Click on this link for more information: https://thebrokerageinc.com/event-type/life-insurance 

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In this episode of the Broker Link Podcast, Executive Vice President at The Brokerage Inc., Josh Slattery discusses the future of Medicare post-2025 AEP, focusing on industry trends and the impact of the new presidential administration.

Other topics discussed include the potential changes to the Value-Based Insurance Design (V-BID) program, which simplifies eligibility for benefits based on income rather than specific chronic illnesses.  

If you haven't listened to Part 1, click here first. 

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If you are all taking a beat after the 2025 Medicare AEP, you are not alone.  But as we look back, we see a lot of positives.  In this 2025 recap episode, The Brokerage Inc. Executive Vice President, Josh Slattery discusses the highlights.  

Some highlights include; a 36% year-over-year growth, with UnitedHealthcare leading with 1.2 million enrollments. The conversation also covers the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on standalone Part D members and the importance of D-SNP enrollments. 

The podcast also touches on the challenges of retention, the potential impact of the new administration on Medicare Advantage, and the importance of targeting the turning 65 demographic and the chronic market for future growth.

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There are many exciting things going on in health insurance in 2025, none bigger for The Brokerage Inc. than the additon of our new Health Regional Sales Director, Trey Owens! 

In this episode of The Broker Link, our National Health Sales Director, Mike Papuc introduces us to Trey and what you can expect from our health team.  

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February is Insure Your Love Month and it's a great time of year to talk to clients about adding life insurance or final expense to their portfolio. 

In this episode of The Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos from our Life team shares strategies to talk to your clients about life insurance.  She will also explain ways The Brokerage Inc. can help you grow your business with life insurance.  We have a list of webinars and trainings on our website that can directly assist you.  Click on this link for more information: https://thebrokerageinc.com/event-type/life-insurance 

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If you enjoyed Part 1, you will love Part 2 of A Recipe for Success: Jeremy Cutlip's Rise in Insurance episode.  In this episode, Mike Papuc and John Ross Hopkin from our Health team continue the conversation with Jeremy and learn how he grew his insurance business in just 7 years with The Brokerage Inc.

Jeremy's story starts in the restaurant industry where he created and cultivated many relationships.  Those relationships helped him transition to becoming a successful insurance agent.  If you missed Part 1, go back and listen here!

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