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Advantages of an Independent Insurance Agent vs. a Captive Agent
When it comes to Insurance sales, agents inevitably need to make one common, yet highly important decision in their career. Do they choose to go down the path of being an independent insurance agent or a captive agent? Find out what the difference is between the two and the advantages of going independent vs. captive.

How to Advise Medicare-eligible Employees working past 65
For many seasoned insurance agents, selling Medicare has been straightforward. Target individuals turning 65 and offer a helping hand. But what happens when those individuals increasingly choose to delay retirement and continue working? Being eligible for Medicare while still working is becoming increasingly common. Help navigate your client through the ins and outs of Medicare with this guide.

5 Tips to Gain Success in your First Year as an Independent Insurance Agent
A career as an independent insurance agent can be extremely rewarding. Like many work-from-home or self-employed professions, independent agent success takes dedication, consistency, focus, and determination. The freedom of being your own boss is exciting, but it comes with responsibilities. Follow these five tips to manage those responsibilities and start your career off strong as an Independent Insurance Agent.

A Broker’s Life After AEP (2020)
Congratulations agents, you’ve survived another busy Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). AEP’s are always hectic, but this one might have taken the cake given the current health crisis. Now that it’s over, you may be wondering what’s next? Let’s take a look at what steps you should take post AEP.

5 Tips on Easing Tension with a Medicare beneficiary during times of uncertainty
Medicare sales during times of uncertainty can be tough. As tensions are at an all-time high given our current global health situation, many seniors are feeling stressed and worried about their healthcare coverage. Help calm their nerves and ease tension with these 5 simple tips…

Top Marketing Ideas for Independent Insurance Agents 2020
Marketing during a global pandemic doesn’t need to be hard. Move your efforts online and follow our top marketing ideas for insurance agents to win big in 2020.

6 Things Not to Say at Medicare Consultations
The Annual Enrollment Period is around the corner. As you begin to prepare for your Medicare sales appointments it is important to make sure you remain cms compliant in all activities including in-person sales meetings…

2020 Broker’s Checklist for AEP
Prepare for AEP 2020 like a pro with our ultimate AEP Broker’s checklist. Set yourself up for a smooth and successful AEP experience today.

11 Facts about Seniors to Fire Up your Medicare Sales
Ever feel like your much anticipated campaign had all the promise in the world and then flopped? Aligning with your target audience makes all the difference. Getting the right message to the right place at the right time is critical. Check out these 11 stats to get insurance marketing results.

An Independent Agent’s Guide to Effective Social Media Marketing to Seniors
Marketing to seniors on social media is a great way to reach a growing tech-savvy senior population. Follow our guide on social media marketing to seniors.