How Much Does the AHIP Certification Cost?
Ready to offer Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans for contract year 2024?
What License Do You Need to Sell Medicare Supplements?
So, you're interested in becoming an agent in the Medicare and senior insurance space. You're your own boss, you can control your income, you don't need a college degree to get started, and you're…
What You Get When You Register With New Horizons
When you visit our website, you have the option to register for an account. Registering grants you access to a suite of resources you wouldn't otherwise have access to.
2023 New Horizons State of the Union
Welcome to our annual state of the union! Sit down with Jeff Sams and John Hockaday as they chat about what's in store for 2023, from Integrity updates to our focuses for the upcoming year.
How to Track Mileage for Independent Insurance Agents
If you're the type of agent who visits your clients, or even goes door-knocking, you need to be tracking your mileage. At a tax deduction rate of 58.5 cents per mile for the first 6 months of 2022…
How to Create a Facebook Ad as a Medicare Insurance Agent
Facebook, or Meta, is a great place to advertise, but it's not exactly intuitive. Our marketing team has put together a guide to help any Medicare insurance agent start their first ad on Facebook.…
Getting Started with New Horizons
If you’re a newly contracted agent with us, we want to extend the warmest welcome. If you’re thinking about working with us, this video is for you. We’d love to give you a quick tour around to show…
The Art of Prospecting In Senior Market Insurance Sales
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…
15 Valuation FAQs From Senior Market Agents
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.
Why Do Insurance Carriers Terminate Independent Agent Contracts?
Have you ever gotten a termination letter from an insurance carrier? It can feel like you've done something wrong, but it comes down to lack of production and the costs associated with it.
An Independent Medicare Agent’s Guide to Getting Started with Commissions
An independent agent has a lot on their plate. They’re a one-person band fulfilling all of the duties for their agency, from selling to customer service to IT support. When you’re busy building and…
An Independent Insurance Agent's Ultimate Guide to Chargebacks
Earning commission is great—unless you have to pay it back. If a client dies or cancels a new policy, you may experience a chargeback on your commission.
8 Medicare Agents Answer: Do You Need an Office Space to Sell Insurance?
Plenty of agents sell from home, and since COVID-19, many agents have embraced remote insurance sales. According to a survey cited by the Insurance Journal, 68% of insurance professionals want to…
Level Up: Medicare Agent Internship Guide (Call Scripts Included)
If office tasks, like scheduling appointments and answering phones, are taking up too much time, it may be time to hire an intern.
Is Selling Medicare Lucrative?
Most jobs (including the self-employed) have limits on how much a person can earn. Exceptions include professional athletes, movie stars, musicians, and other celebrities. Those types of careers…
