Agent Survival Guide Podcast

  Learn how to switch your client's Medigap plans. We unpack it all, from why your clients might want to switch, to the free look period and everything in between. Read the text version. Download the Underwriting Guide Mentioned in this Episode: Getting Started Selling Medicare SupplementsGuaranteed Issue RightsWhen Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? Related: 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked!Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life ProductsWhen to Recommend Life Insurance Based on Its Tax Advantages Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Save time. Help save the planet. Discover how e-Apps can change the way you do business. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: How to Write a Medicare Supplement Call Script That Really WorksMedicarefulWhy Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority Related: 5 Myths of Selling Medicare… Debunked!Getting Started Selling Med SuppsIdentifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Need a better Med Supp call script? Use these best practices to improve your cold calling sales strategy. Read the text version. More on Medicare Supplements: Getting Started Selling Medicare SupplementsPrepare for Upcoming Medicare Supplement ChangesWhen Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? Recent Agent Survival Guide Articles: 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked!How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyListen to the Agent Survival Guide on Spotify Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Take a closer look at Medicare Supplements. Learn more about how these specific plans work and the ideal clients for each type. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Medicare.gov: How to compare Medigap policiesRitter's Medicare Quote EngineRitter's Sales Team Related: 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked!Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life ProductsWhat to Know When Replacing Existing Med Supp Plans for Clients Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Change is coming to Med Supp in 2020. Is your portfolio ready? Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Medicare.gov: Physician CompareMedicare Announces 2018 Parts A & B Premiums and DeductiblesMedigap Enrollment Among New Medicare Beneficiaries: How Many 65-Year Olds Enroll in Plans With First-Dollar Coverage?Senate Approves a Bill on Changes to Medicare Related: 5 Myths About Selling Medicare… Debunked!How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyMedicare's Biggest Winds in the Latest Funding Bill Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Optimize your sales in the off-season with Medicare Supplements. Discover why these plans make a great addition to your portfolio. Read the text version. Download the Infographic. Ritter Agent Registration. Mentioned in this Episode: 4 Reasons Ritter Should Be Your FMODo 10,000 baby boomers retire every day?Medicare.gov: When can I buy Medigap?Medicare Advantage 2016 Spotlight: Enrollment Market UpdateMedicare Advantage 2017 Spotlight: Enrollment Market UpdateMedicare Enrollment Among New Medicare Beneficiaries: How Many 65-Year Olds Enroll in Plans with First-Dollar Coverage?Medicare Quote Engine (MQE)Prepare for Upcoming Medicare Supplement ChangesRitter's $100K Cash Giveaway and $10K Cash GiveawayRitterIM.com The Hidden Value of Medicare Supplements During AEPWhen Do Med Supp Plans K, L, M, & N Make Sense? Related: 4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This Winter5 Myths about Selling Medicare… Debunked!Identifying Ideal Clients for Universal Life Products Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Does your portfolio have a few holes? Fill in the gaps with Med Supp plans that give you year-round sales opportunities! Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Ritter's Carrier PagesRitter's Sales Team Related: How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay HealthyMedicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel EnthusiastsWhat Seniors Value Most in an MA Plan Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Maximize your reach and grow your selling territory! We outline the best practices to follow. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 5 Tips for Creating Your Personal BrandBusiness Dictionary: Affinity MarketingDo's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceJoin MedicarefulMedicareful.comRules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational EventRules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales EventWhat is Medicare? – Medicare 101Why Traditional Marketing is Still Effective Related: 4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This WinterHow Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Joining a professional organization could be just the boost your career needs. Learn 5 ways this strategy can benefit you and your business. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: NAHU 2018 Capitol ConferenceCompliance CorneredDaily NewswireLTCi Portal NAIFA 2017 Performance + Purpose Annual Conference Recap2018 Performance + Purpose Annual ConferenceAdvisor SolutionsBusiness Management CoursesEthics & LeadershipThe Insurance and Financial Advisors Political Action Committee (IFAPAC) Related: Millennials and Insurance Sales: The Perfect MatchSell More Medicare Plans Online with MedicarefulTips for Working on the Road Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Improve your PDP selling strategy. Our best practices help you save time and are easy to implement. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 4 basic health insurance terms 96% of Americans don't understandBuilding Client Loyalty: More than Just a PlanExtra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plans CostsHow SPAPs and Their SEPs Can Bring You New BusinessMedicare.govMedicare's Extra Help ProgramMedicare's Pharmaceutical Assistance ProgramTo Switch or Not to Switch: Are Medicare Beneficiaries Switching Drug Plans to Save Money?Why are Part D Prescription Drug Plans So Different? Related: 4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This WinterEvery 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  What does the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 mean for insurance agents? We cover the biggest changes coming to Medicare in this installment of the ASG Podcast. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Budget deal includes long-sought Medicare reforms for chronically ill patientsCongressional Budget Office: Estimated Direct Spending and Revenue Effects of Division E of Senate Amendment 1930, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018Congress Lifts Medicare Limits on TherapyMedicare.gov: Part B costsMedicare Advantage 2017 Spotlight: Enrollment Market UpdateSenate budget deal puts drug makers on the hook for more costsTop 5 Ways Telehealth Will Change Under the New Federal Funding Bill Related: Do's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceExciting Changes to the 48-Hour Scope of Appointment RuleWhat You Need to Know About New Medicare Cards Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Grow your business with Critical Illness plans. Discover why it's never been a better time to offer this kind of coverage. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 2015 Employer Health Benefits SurveyCancer Facts & Figures 2018Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018 At-A-GlanceLooking Under the Hood of the Cadillac TaxMetLife: Accident and Critical Illness Insurance are Surprisingly Good for BusinessNerdWallet Health Finds Medical Bankruptcy Accounts for Majority of Personal BankruptciesThe 2013 U.S. Critical Illness Insurance Market SurveyThese Plans are Critical to Your Business StrategyU.S. Critical Illness Market Survey Results Show Positive Sales Growth Related: 4 Ways to Keep Your Medicare Business Warm This WinterEvery 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  What’s going on in the Medicare Market? What can you expect from Ritter in 2018? Don't miss this review of Craig Ritter's 2018 State of the Senior Market! Read the text version. Watch the recording. Mentioned in this Episode: NAHU: Background on Medicare COBRANAHU: Federal Action CenterNAHU: Medical Loss Ratio & Broker BillPrepare for Upcoming Medicare Supplement Changes The latest from ASG: Every 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance?Medicare’s Biggest Wins in the Latest Funding BillMillennials and Insurance Sales: The Perfect Match Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Generate more sales with Critical Illness plans. We make the case for adding these lucrative plans to your portfolio. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 2017 Life Happens and LIMRA Insurance Barometer StudyCritical Illness Insurance Information CenterLifetime Risk of Developing or Dying From CancerThese Plans are Critical to Your Business StrategyU.S. Critical Illness Market Survey Results Show Positive Sales Growth Related: 4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug PlansEvery 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Optimize your lock-in sales with Critical Illness plans. Find out how in this episode of the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Metlife: Accident and Critical Illness Insurance are Surprisingly Good for BusinessMost Americans have less than $1,000 in savings Related: 4 Steps to Every Final Expense Sale7 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug PlansEvery 'Second' Counts: Why Sell Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn