Agent Survival Guide Podcast

  Discover how to market life insurance during the month of September — Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM). We give you several ways to use the momentum from this national campaign to your advantage. Read the text version. Download the infographic. Mentioned in this Episode: Life Happens 2018 Insurance Barometer StudyLife Happens Branding GuidelinesLife Happens ProRitter Insurance Marketing Fact FinderRitter's Sales TeamSocial Media Marketing for Insurance Agents Related: 5 Tips to Sell Insurance Over the PhoneHow Medicareful Helps You Sell Ancillary ProductsTech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance Agents Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  There's more to sell during AEP than just Medicare Advantage. Find out why Med Supps make a great addition to your portfolio, whether it's Annual Enrollment or not. Read the text version Mentioned in this Episode: Contact RitterCure Your Clients' Needs with a PDPMedicare Supplements Fill the Gaps in Your PortfolioRitter's $100K and $10K Giveaway Related: 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEPHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Master the art of treating your client as the renewal, not their policy. Learn why building relationships with your current clients is more beneficial (and cost effective!) than courting new ones. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 15 Statistics That Should Change The Business World - But Haven'tFive Customer Retention Tips for EntrepreneursLoyalty RewardsSeeing Beyond the Illusion: It's Time You Invest More WiselyWhy Client Retention Should be Your Top Priority Related: 4 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance AgentHow Medicareful Helps You Sell AncillaryHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on Time Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Stay compliant with the new CMS Medicare guidelines. We unpack the biggest changes to the 2019 MCMG that you need to know about. Read the text version. Register with Ritter Mentioned in this Episode: CMS 2019 Medicare Communications and Marketing Guidelines7 Best Email Marketing Services for Small Business (2018)Constant ContactDo's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceMail Chimp Related: 5 Must-Haves for Every Agent This AEPThe Survivor's AEP ChecklistWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Want to target MA sales? Start by finding out more about your audience, and what they want from their insurance policy. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Defining the True Value of $0-Premium Medicare Advantage PlansFive-Star Quality Rating SystemGlobal Consumers More Likely to Buy New Products from Familiar BrandsHow are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeMedicare Advantage 2017 Spotlight: Enrollment Market UpdateMedicare for Snowbirds, Sunbirds, & Travel EnthusiastsTech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance AgentsThe Art of Giving and Receiving AdviceTo Switch or Not to Switch: Are Medicare Beneficiaries Switching Drug Plans To Save Money?What's New in the 2019 Medicare Communication and Marketing Guidelines?Why Taking It Slow is Good for Business Related: How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeTech Takeaways for Forward-Thinking Insurance AgentsWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communication and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Grow your insurance business with Hospital Indemnity. We cover it all, from understanding the basics to closing the sale! Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Cover those Copays with Hospital Indemnity PlansHow to Better Market YourselfInternational Federation of Health Plans 2012 Comparative Price ReportMethods to Boost Your Medicare BusinessRitter Insurance Marketing - https://ritterim.comSecure a Bigger, Better Business with Ancillary ProductsSelling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It? Related: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereHow to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhy Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Think you’re ready for Annual Enrollment? In this episode, we highlight five essentials to simplify your AEP prep. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: How to Better Market YourselfHow to help a loved one sign up for MedicareMedicarefulWhat Are Agents Responsible for Under HIPAA? Related: How to Get Your Medicare Enrollment Kits on TimeWhat an FMO Can Do For Your BusinessWhat's New in the 2019 Medicare Communication and Marketing Guidelines? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Ready to start selling Hospital Indemnity? This episode covers the benefits of these plans and how to cross-sell them with products you've already got in your portfolio. Read the text version. *Ritter does not currently contract for hospital indemnity plans in AK, CA, NH, or NY. Mentioned in this Episode: Caitlin's SmilesRitter's Summits https://summits.ritterim.com/ Related: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereSense Success with Dental, Vision, and Hearing PlansWhy Now is the Time to Start Selling Insurance Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Get Ready for AEP with the ASG team. Use these tips for your most successful Annual Enrollment yet. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Do's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceMedicarefulRitter Agent RegistrationRitter's Carrier PagesRitter's Certification CenterRitter's Event CalendarRitter's Medicare Quote EngineRitter Referral ProgramRitter's Sales Team Related: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereThe Survivor’s AEP ChecklistWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Why do top health insurance brands keep purchasing pharmacy benefit managers? Explore the PBM trend with the ASG Podcast team. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 2018 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers OverviewA huge health insurer just decided to build its own middleman to manage prescriptionsAetna (AET) Q1 2017 Results - Earnings Call TranscriptAetna-Humana Merger BlockedAetna To Offer Drug Rebates Directly To Consumers, Following In UnitedHealth's FootstepsAnthem ends Express Scripts contract, turns down drug price concessionsCMS: Prescription Drug Costs Will Rise 6.3% a Year for a DecadeCVS to Buy Aetna for $69 Billion in a Deal That May Reshape the Health IndustryConcerns Regarding the Pharmacy Benefit Management IndustryFears of Amazon moving into prescription drug sales are already disrupting health careIt's time to eliminate the secretive Pharmacy Benefit Manager pricing practicesMedicare Part D - Could Be Just What the Doctor OrderedNational Business Group on Health issues new recommendations for pushing PBMs on opioidsOptumRx, Catamaran Complete CombinationRite Aid, Albertsons Merging to Form New CompanyThe Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in American Health Care: Pharmacy Concerns and Perspectives: Part 1U.S. healthcare spending to climb 5.3 percent in 2018: agencyUnitedHealthcare Launches Expansion of Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacy Discounts to Millions of AmericansWalmart in Early-Stage Acquisition Talks With Humana Related: 2019 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info Is HereThe Latest on 2019 AHIP CertificationWhat to Know About SOAs in Senior Market Sales Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Optimize your annuity sales process! Learn where you can find annuity leads to boost your business. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 3 Easy Ways to Build Your Insurance Sales Territory3 Things Highly Successful Annuity Agents Do Right10 Simple Steps to Seminar SuccessCaitlin's SmilesFTC Q&A for Telemarketers & Sellers About DNC Provisions in TSRGetting Started Selling Medicare SupplementsHow to Better Market YourselfHow to choose a marketing organizationHow Webinar Marketing Beats Traditional Seminars For Financial Advisor ProspectingLow-Pressure SellingNational Do Not Call Registry - TelemarketerRitter's SummitsTry Cross-Selling Annuities to Fuel SalesWhy Client Retention Should Be Your Top Priority Related: 4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales PitchThe Survivor's AEP Checklist Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Prepare for AEP with help from the Agent Survival Guide team! Use these steps as you get ready for the 2019 Annual Enrollment Period. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Ritter Insurance Marketing: Carrier PagesCertification CenterLicensing EmailLicensing Fax: 888-509-7058Official WebsiteSales Team Related: The Latest on 2019 AHIP CertificationThe Survivor's AEP ChecklistWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  You have questions about AHIP, we've got the answers! Get the facts on this exam, from how much it costs and where to take it, to study tips and discounts. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: AHIP Medicare TrainingRitter's Sales TeamThe Survivor's Guide to AEP ChecklistWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Related: 4 Tips for Making a Better Insurance Sales PitchDo's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceThe Latest on 2019 AHIP Certification Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Why sell Medicare? In this episode, we've got six reasons why you should start a career selling insurance in the Medicare market. Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO10,000 People Are Now Enrolling in Medicare - Every DayBirths: Final Data 2013Do's and Don'ts of Medicare ComplianceGetting Started Selling Medicare SupplementsHow are Seniors Choosing and Changing Health Insurance Plans?Medicare Advantage Fact SheetRitter's: Medicare Quote EngineSNPs: The Secret to Surviving Lock-InSecure a Bigger, Better, Business with Ancillary ProductsSelling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?What is Original Medicare? Related: The Survivor's AEP ChecklistWhat an FMO Can Do for Your BusinessWhat is AHIP and Why Do You Need It? Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn

  Prepare your clients for Medicare enrollment. In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we outline the details so you can teach your clients what to expect! Read the text version. Mentioned in this Episode: Applying for Medicare OnlyCMS: Enrolling in Medicare Part A & Part BHow to Apply Online for Medicare OnlyShould I Enroll in Medicare When I'm First Eligible? Related: 4 No-Good Reasons Why Insurance Agents QuitHow to Find New Annuity LeadsThe Latest on 2019 AHIP Certification Subscribe here: iTunesGoogle PodcastsOvercastPodbeanSpotifyStitcher Connect With Us: FacebookTwitterYouTubeLinkedIn