Capitol Hill Updates with President Mike Smith

Our team recently attended the NABIP Capitol Conference in Washington D.C. In this episode, President Mike Smith gives an overview of how current legislation could impact your business in 2023 and beyond. Topics Covered: The Spirit of Independence Award Why you should consider joining NABIP Preservation of the employer tax exclusion Advocating for site neutrality  … Read more

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What an Illegal Medicare Call Sounds Like

Pepper McCarty, Medicare Product Specialist, recently shared a Medicare call recording with us:   Here’s what she said: “This is typical of the (many) phone calls I receive every day (but I don’t usually get a nice recorded message like this one). Obviously an illegal outbound call about Medicare Advantage. Your clients are receiving these  … Read more

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Insure Your Love 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! Since we’re in the month of love, we sat down with Chris Newberry from our life department to discuss what’s happening in the industry, current opportunities to partner with The Brokerage Inc., and some exciting news about a new carrier partnership. Let us know what you think! P.S. if you want to  … Read more

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The Canadian Medstore

Do your clients want to save money on prescription drugs?Of course they do! But even with a Part D plan, they may not be getting the best deal. Example: Eliquis retails for about $550 in the USA, but that same drug costs just $71 in Canada. In this episode, we learn about a unique solution to help your clients save  … Read more

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How to Retain Your Clients During Medicare OEP

Loyalty…it’s rare these days. We have new plans every year competing with one another, and while you could make the argument that that is good (because it forces the carriers to improve their products), it also shapes consumer behavior. So as you work hard to attract new clients, you’ve gotta make sure that they stick  … Read more

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A Closer Look at the Uninsured Population

Transcript All right, everyone. Well, if you’ve been following along, then you know that today as of publishing, this episode is November 1st, which is the beginning of the open enrollment period for the ACA marketplace. We thought it would be helpful if we share some recent insights gathered by the Kaiser Family Foundation about  … Read more

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What is an IMO?

As a professional in the insurance industry, you might have asked yourself “What is an IMO?” IMO, NMO, FMO, MGA, GA…there are a lot of acronyms to keep up with. So what is an IMO and why do you need one? Feel free to jump around using the links below: What is an IMO? How  … Read more

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What is a General Agency?

Are you a licensed life and health insurance agent who wants to understand the ins and outs of working with a General Agency? If so, this article is for you! Continue reading to learn why every agent needs a good GA. You can jump around using the links below: The basic definition of General Agency  … Read more

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Choosing a Medicare FMO: The Definitive Guide

Whether you are brand new to the insurance industry or you’ve been selling insurance for years, you’ve probably heard the terms: Field Marketing Organization (Medicare FMO), National Marketing Organization (NMO), or even Independent Marketing Organization (IMO).  What does all of this mean and why does it matter for the independent insurance broker?  Continue reading to  … Read more

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Selling Insurance: Complete Beginner’s Guide

Are you interested in selling insurance? If so, this might be the best decision you’ve ever made. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of insurance sales agents is projected to grow 7% over the next decade! Insurance agents help clients understand insurance policies and choose a plan that best fits their needs. There  … Read more

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Selling Medicare: The Definitive Guide

Are you thinking about selling Medicare? Over the next decade, an average of 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 and qualify for Medicare every single day. Selling Medicare is a rewarding opportunity where you get to help seniors understand their healthcare options, and make a generous commission while you’re at it. Continue reading for our  … Read more

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Selling Health Insurance: The Definitive Guide

Are you thinking about selling health insurance? According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, four out of five consumers are now able to get coverage for under $10 a month, and many of them need brokers to assist them in making a decision. Selling health insurance is a rewarding opportunity where you get  … Read more

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