Kirk Sarff
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My client is a successful farmer, and needs more than just a Med Supp
Our agent, Judy, sold a Medicare Supplement to a husband and wife who farm. Judy knows that it always pays to ask questions, and found out that they have 1,200 acres - valued at over $12,000,000.…
Asking a few questions leads to a pair of Life with LTC cases
In this week's case study, we have an agent who recently starting using a client questionnaire. By asking questions beyond basic Medicare Supplement coverage, she was able to learn that her…
A question that agents (and clients) often avoid
How do you plan to pay for the care you may need someday? Don’t avoid showing your clients possible solutions to a concern that isn’t going away. Below is an overview of addressing the solution when…
Variable annuities - not for seniors
It’s remarkable to learn about the number of seniors who have Variable Annuities and are tied to the stock market. When seniors experience losses on their statements, they become alarmed, seeing the…
“Hit for the Cycle” with Client Needs Assessment
Recently, an agent did “hit for the cycle” when using a Client Needs Assessment (CNA). In baseball, “the cycle” is of course hitting a single, double, triple and home run in the same game.
What if my client doesn't need the money from their required minimum distribution?
An agent asked me about a scenario where his client was taking their required minimum distribution (RMD), but didn't need the money. Their client was looking for a better way to "spend" the money…
Why bother with a Life Insurance Review?
One of our agents recently went out door-knocking. Our cold-call case of the week shows us why Life Insurance Reviews are so good for agents and clients.
This is a great alternative to an annuity
We have a great alternative to offer your clients wanting a fixed annuity.
Case of the Week: Savings but no Long Term Care
We recently helped an agent with his client, a 65 year-old female with mild asthma (she takes Prednisone and Dexilant) and acid reflux. She's a former smoker, and has $50,000 in savings. She does NOT…
Case of the Week: Comparing Long Term Care Options
Recently, I presented a couple in their 50’s with possible solutions to future long term care concerns. I shared with them traditional long term care insurance and the “hybrid” Life with LTC rider…
