The Art of Prospecting In Senior Market Insurance Sales

August 22, 2022

One of the most frequent questions I have heard from agents over the past 41 years is: Do you have leads? So many people believe if they have someone to talk to, they can sell. In my opinion, a…

31 Best Questions to Ask Life Insurance Prospects Ages 60+

August 8, 2022

Life insurance is not only a great way to increase your income, but it's a wonderful solution for senior-aged clients. Of senior market insurance agents who make over $200,000 annually, 79% sell life…

How to Record & Store Calls for AEP: CMS Compliance Changes

August 2, 2022

New compliance rules and guidelines that apply to Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are coming. From new disclaimers to a call recording and 10-year storage requirement, these major changes will…

A Summertime Pep Talk on Calling Your Client Base

July 11, 2022

A lot of agents spend the summertime relaxing and going on vacation, and I do hope you have great family time set aside. But at the very least, talk to your customers, and don't take the whole summer…

Are Insurance Agents Really Necessary? (2022)

July 7, 2022

💬 Tell us in the comments: where do you think the future of insurance agents is headed? Back in 2013, I wrote this article about whether or not insurance agents are really necessary in today’s…

15 Valuation FAQs From Senior Market Agents

June 28, 2022

When you're ready to retire or leave the business, you can sell your block of business. Your client base and renewable commission streams are valuable.

Succession Planning 101: How to Retire as an Independent Insurance Agent

June 28, 2022

Coming up with a succession plan – and ultimately a retirement plan – is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your life, especially as an independent insurance agent. Your book of business can…

3 Killer Annuity Sales to Inspire & Motivate

June 14, 2022

Are you thinking about getting into annuity sales? Or perhaps you just need a little motivation in the annuity department. I've got you covered.

Med Supp Agent Guide to Household Discounts

June 6, 2022

Medicare Supplement household discounts (HHDs) can be a great selling point with consumers, but they can also be a huge pain for agents.

Do You Know What Seniors Want In a Medicare Advantage Plan?

May 24, 2022

Do you know what seniors really want in a Medicare Advantage plan? The answer, in many cases, may surprise you.