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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
In order to sell ACA health insurance products, you must complete the annual FFM certification. The following guide outlines each step needed to complete the certification. Note: If you already have a CMS Enterprise Portal account, you should not create a new one. Create CMS Enterprise Account Navigate to the CMS Enterprise Portal and select … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a wide range of opportunities for insurance agents to transform their businesses, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge. In this episode of The Broker Link, we discuss ways that agents can use AI in their businesses. According to ChatGPT, here are some ways AI can help entrepreneurs: Automating Repetitive Tasks: … Read more
It’s that time of year to start thinking about AHIP certification! In this week’s podcast, we take a closer look at what you need to know about the AHIP as well as the new NABIP certification. Certifications launch June 21, 2023 Click here for the AHIP Certification Click here for the NABIP Certification AHIP Certification … Read more
Looking for some social media tips to grow your insurance business in 2023? You’ve come to the right place! Gillan Boyer, Director of Marketing at The Brokerage, shares his tips in this week’s podcast. Highlights: There is social “networking” and there is social “entertainment.” Know the difference. Most of your prospects are still going to … Read more
Listen in on a conversation between our President (Mike Smith) and Executive Vice President (Josh Slattery) as they discuss the 2024 Medicare Marketing Final Rule. Key Takeaways: Educational Events Sales events cannot occur within 12 hours of an educational event at the same location. Agents can not collect SOAs at educational events but lead cards … Read more
The Brokerage has been assisting our partners with retail marketing for over 17 years now. Though it has changed over time, it has remained a reliable source for marketing to Medicare and ACA beneficiaries during the enrollment season and for some agents, it’s a year-round initiative. In this episode, we sat down with Jamie Gaskill … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
