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Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Educational Event

Are you trying to plan a Medicare educational event, but you want to make sure you stay compliant? From agent do’s and don’ts to how to set up your educational event, we

Rules for Hosting a Compliant Medicare Sales Event

Sales events are a great way to generate Medicare leads. Learn best practices and how to stay CMS compliant while hosting a Medicare sales event in this episode!   Read

Understanding the ACA Marketplace Metal Tiers

When stepping into the ACA marketplace, you’ll obviously have a plethora of different plans to offer to your clients. What if we told you there was an easy way to break d

Can Insurance Agents Charge Consulting Fees for Medicare Sales or Services?

We all know that MA Plans are non-commissionable, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be curious about making a sale. In this episode, we’ll be diving into payments and

Q4 ACA Sales Calendar

Are you ready for go-time? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we're covering the 4th quarter and the essential details, dates, and what it means now tha

Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales: How, Who, and Why

As we get older, we have more time to experience what life has to offer. However, with age also comes wear and tear on certain senses. In this episode, we’ll be teaching

Content Corner: Spooky Season and All Things Pumpkin

Jeff is back for another Content Corner episode with Sarah!  Hear about the newest Content Library series and shareables for the month of October. No tricks – just spooky

$90 Rebate for Qualifying Medicare Beneficiaries

The Friday Five for October 9, 2026: 6 Days Until AEP 2027! 2026 Kindle Lineup & Accessories Medicare Advantage Mapped KFF MA Plan Options for CY 2027 $90 Rebate for Qua

Getting Started Selling Group Ancillary Benefits ft. Max Ravenelle

Ever wonder what it would take to branch out into group benefit sales? We did too, and Max Ravenelle, Director of Group Sales at Ritter Insurance Marketing was kind enoug

2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Premiums, Enrollment, and Plan Trends

The Friday Five for October 2, 2026: CMS announces enrollment projections for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D costs, and the general market out

Q4 Medicare Sales Planner

The 4th quarter is here and AEP 2027 is just around the corner! Listen to learn about what agents should focus on in Q4, from important dates to content suggestions for t

Beyond the Benefits: Navigating Coverage Gaps in 2027 ft. Jameson Keller

Agents can’t control plan or benefit changes, but clients still look to us for help navigating their coverage. Jameson Keller, Chief Commercial Officer at NCD joins Sarah

The Part D Cliff & Costs for 2027

The Friday Five for September 25, 2026: CMS Rebrands ICHRA as CHOICE SCAN Announces Co-Branded Plan Locations CMS Temporary Moratorium on New ACA Agent/Broker Registrati

5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity

Ready to streamline everyday tasks with Ask Integrity AI? This powerful digital agent was built just for insurance agents. In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we’re diggi

Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent's Most Important Non-Renewable Resource

Building a relationship with a client is just like any other relationship—it needs to start with a strong foundation. In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we’re going to b

ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow

Arthur Barlow, CEO and President of Compass Insurance Advisors and Founder of the ACA Health Summit joins Sarah to talk about ACA open enrollment changes for 2027. From C

The Ideal Client for Medicare Advantage Plans

So you want to start selling Medicare Advantage plans, but you aren’t sure what kind of clients to look for? No problem. In our newest episode, we break down some of the

Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success

Whether you’re starting your own insurance agency or have been at it for awhile, it’s important to make sure you’re not getting in your own way. On this episode of the Ag

Ritter & Integrity Solutions for Industry Disruption in 2027

The Friday Five for August 28, 2026: Still time to register for Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits Medicare & ACA certification update for August 28, 2026 There’s more t

More People Working Past Age 65: What It Means for Agents Selling Medicare Plans

When you picture the typical Medicare client, you most likely picture someone who is enjoying the golden years of retirement. However, there are many people who have aged