Medicare Educational Events Compliance Roadmap: Best Practices

March 12, 2024

The idea of hosting an educational Medicare event intimidated me for a long time thanks to compliance. I worried about unintentionally breaking a rule and getting into some red tape, so I just…

The LOA Insurance Agency Model: Benefits & Drawbacks

March 5, 2024

The licensed only agent (LOA) model is a great option for successful agents who want to expand by recruiting agents to work beneath them.

2024 Plan F Agent Guide

February 27, 2024

We're 4 years post-MACRA, and we thought it was time for a Plan F check-in.

When Does AHIP 2025 Start?

February 20, 2024

Each year, AHIP's Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (MFWA) Online Training comes out in June for the following plan year.

What’s the Best 5-Year Fixed Annuity?

February 13, 2024

We’ve recently had agents calling in asking about the best 5-year fixed annuity. It's always a little hard to throw out an answer, because rates are changing constantly. Plus, the best 5-year fixed…

Cover Your Bases: How to Increase Insurance Agent Productivity

February 6, 2024

As an insurance agency owner, you want to make sure your agents are being as productive as possible. The money coming in the door directly reflects how well they're using their time. There's so much…

12 Exit Planning FAQs: Money, Options, Timing, & More

January 30, 2024

Over the last few years, we've helped over 30 agents retire by purchasing their book of business and servicing their customers. As you can imagine, there are a lot of questions during this time, so…

Annuity Production Case Study: How One Agent Did Over $11M

January 23, 2024

*This agent has chosen to remain anonymous.* When I see an agent doing over $11 million in annuity production in a year, I get curious. How are they doing it? What's the secret? I was nosy for all of…

Top 5 MA OEP Compliance Tips

January 16, 2024

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is notorious for having very strict compliance rules. However, there are still lots of opportunities to keep growing your book of business in…

The Ultimate 2024 Tax Deductions Checklist for Insurance Agents

January 11, 2024

Note: This article has been updated for 2023. Disclaimer: We are not tax professionals. Please consult with your accountant or CPA for tax advice. It’s tax season again, and we’ve put together a full…