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Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, information, and the inspiration needed to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, the ASG Podcast has got you covered. Empowering insurance agents selling Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, ACA, Long and Short-Term Care, Life, Annuities, and Final Expense.

  1. 1d ago

    The Top 5 Products to Sell During Medicare's Lock-In Period

    Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving. Make sure you know the products to keep your business moving along with it.   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Cancer & Critical Illness Plans: 5 Steps to Selling Cancer Insurance Critical Illness Plans: Your Cure for Unhealthy Sales Cross-Selling Cancer, Heart Attack and Stroke, and Critical Illness Insurance   Dental, Vision, Hearing Insurance: 4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Cross-Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing (DVH) Insurance Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance Sales: How, Who, and Why   Hospital Indemnity Insurance: Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Cross-Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Interview: Boost Your Commissions with a New Hospital Indemnity Sales Strategy Selling Hospital Indemnity with Medicare Advantage: Is It Worth It?   Life Insurance: 4 Ways to Calculate Your Clients’ Life Insurance Needs 5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe Introducing the Life & Annuity Resource Center How to Explain the Real Cost of a Funeral & Help Your Clients Plan for One Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages   Long-Term Care & Short-Term Care Insurance: 4 Out-of-the-Box Long-Term Care Insurance Solutions 4 Ways to Fund Hybrid Long-Term Care Insurance Agents Should Mention Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options? Cross-Selling Long-Term Care Insurance Cross-Selling Short-Term Care Insurance   Special Needs Plans (SNPs): 4 Characteristics of Agents Who Successfully Sell Special Needs Plans C-SNP Eligibility and Enrollment D-SNP Enrollment How to Transition from AEP to D-SNPs The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs   eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents: A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products The Complete Guide on How to Sell D-SNPs The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance (eBook) The Complete Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPs The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Understanding Hospital Indemnity Policies   References: “Basic Needs.” Basic Needs | ACL Administration for Community Living, acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Cancer of Any Site - Cancer Stat Facts.” SEER, seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/all.html. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-Snps).” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/chronic-conditions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Does Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care?” Does Medicare Cover Dental, Vision, and Hearing Care?, www.ncoa.org/article/what-medicare-covers-for-dental-vision-and-hearing-a-guide-for-older-adults/. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-Snps).” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/special-needs-plans/dual-eligible. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Heart and Stroke Statistics.” Www.Heart.Org, www.heart.org/en/about-us/heart-and-stroke-association-statistics. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Long-Term Care Insurance.” NAIC, content.naic.org/insurance-topics/long-term-care-insurance. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Long Term Care Insurance: Looking Back and Thinking Ahead.” New York State Department of Financial Services, www.dfs.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2023/06/dfs_ltc_report_20230607.pdf. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Nursing Home Care.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/coverage/nursing-home-care. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Special Needs Plans (SNP).” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/health-plans/your-health-plan-options/SNP. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026. “Statistics and Graphs.” Statistics and Graphs | Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), cancercontrol.cancer.gov/ocs/statistics. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.   Follow Us on Social!  Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance      Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social  Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    8 min

  2. 3d ago

    2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info

    Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification resources! Listen to find out how to access AHIP, NABIP, carrier MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more! Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!   📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info 2027 NABIP Medicare Certification eBooks & Guides for Insurance Agents FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library Ritter Insurance Marketing 2027 Certification Center What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?   References: “Medicare Advantage Certification.” NABIP.Org, NABIP, www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/medicare , Accessed 9 May 2026. “Medicare + Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Training.” Ahip.Org, AHIP, www.ahip.org/courses/medicare-fraud-waste-and-abuse-training , Accessed 9 May 2026. “Miramar:Agent.” Miramar-Agent.Com, Miramar, https://miramar-agent.com/identity/login, Accessed 9 May 2026. “Medicare Certification System.” pinpointglobal.com, Pinpoint Global, www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-system,  Accessed 9 May 2026.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance      Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social  Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    8 min

  3. 6d ago

    Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions

    The Friday Five for June 19, 2026: Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22 Microsoft Teams Location Tracking Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1 CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions   Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!   📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22: 2027 NABIP Medicare Certification AHIP Test Tips and Tricks for Medicare Certification  What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It?   Microsoft Teams Location Tracking: Jawad, Usama. “Microsoft Teams is getting a controversial location tracking feature that users may hate.” Neowin.com. Neowin. 12 Jun 2026, https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-teams-is-getting-a-controversial-location-tracking-feature-that-users-may-hate/. Parmar, Mayank. “Microsoft Teams will auto-detect when you’re at the office via Wi-Fi, roll out confirmed, but you can opt out.” Windowslatest.com, Windows Latest, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.windowslatest.com/2026/06/15/microsoft-teams-will-auto-detect-when-youre-at-the-office-via-wi-fi-roll-out-confirmed-but-you-can-opt-out/. Okemwa, Kevin. “Microsoft’s controversial Wi-Fi tracking in Teams is back – but this time with better privacy controls.” 15 Jun 2026, https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft/microsoft-teams/microsofts-controversial-wi-fi-tracking-in-teams-is-back-but-this-time-with-better-privacy-controls.   Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1: CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration How the BALANCE Model Will Help Medicare Part D & Medicaid Enrollees Access GLP-1s “Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage/medicare-glp-1-bridge, Accessed 17 Jun 2026. Reed, Tina. “Medicare weight-loss drug coverage could overwhelm doctors.” Axios.com, Axios, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.axios.com/2026/06/15/medicare-glp1-prescription-tsunami-seniors.   CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: “CMS Proposed Rule Locks in Lower Prices and Fosters Innovation for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposed-rule-locks-lower-prices-fosters-innovation-medicare-drug-price-negotiation-program. Landi, Heather. “CMS proposes permanent framework for Medicare drug price negotiations.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-proposes-permanent-framework-medicare-drug-price-negotiations. “Fact Sheet: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Proposed Rule.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mdpnp-nprm-fact-sheet.pdf, Accessed 17 Jun 2026. “Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit.” Federalregister.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/current. Accessed 17 June 2026. “Timeline: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/mdpnp-nprm-milestones.pdf, Accessed 17 Jun 2026.   Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions: “City of Columbus Et Al. v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Et Al. Memorandum Opinion.” Litigationtracker.Law.Georgetown.Edu, Georgetown University, 12 June 2026, litigationtracker.law.georgetown.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Columbus_2025.08.22_ORDER-ON-MOTION-FOR-PRELIMINARY-INJUNCTION.pdf. Conley, Julia. “Court Blocks ‘Illegal’ Trump Rule That Created Barriers to Affordable Care Act Coverage.” Commondreams.org, Common Dreams, 12 Jun 2026, https://www.commondreams.org/news/aca-trump. “Judge tosses multiple provisions of CMS’ 2025 ACA program integrity rule.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 15 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/judge-tosses-multiple-provisions-cms-2025-aca-program-integrity-rule. Casolo, Elizabeth. “Judge vacates parts of ACA ‘integrity’ rule.” Beckerspayer.com, Becker’s Payer Issues, 16 Jun 2026, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/aca/judge-vacates-parts-of-aca-integrity-rule/.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    16 min

  4. Jun 17

    Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents

    Listen as we explore why community-based marketing is becoming more popular and how insurance agents can get started. This strategy is a great way for agents to grow their business just by getting involved in your local community.   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!   📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents The Ultimate Agent Resource List Pt. 1: Market Yourself Why Trust in an Insurance Agent’s Most Important Non-Renewable Resource Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network   References: Shah, Nirmit. “Community-Based Marketing: Strategies to Reach Your Audience.” Sprinklr.com, Sprinklr, 19 Mar 2025, https://www.sprinklr.com/blog/community-based-marketing/. Abe, Stephanie. “Community Marketing: How 6 Brands Unite Customers.” Adroll.com, AdRoll Blog, https://www.adroll.com/blog/community-marketing-how-6-brands-unite-customers, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. “What Is Digital Marketing? Key Concepts & Tips.” Mailchimp.com, mailchimp, https://mailchimp.com/marketing-glossary/digital-marketing/, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. “What is Traditional Marketing? – Channels & Examples.” Feedough.com, Feedough, https://www.feedough.com/traditional-marketing/, Accessed 10 Jun 2026. Mason, Rodney. “Why Community Will Make or Break Creators and Brands in 2025.” Forbes.com, Forbes, 7 Jan 2025, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesagencycouncil/2025/01/07/why-community-will-make-or-break-creators-and-brands-in-2025/. Varoquiers, Carrie. “Why Human Connection Is Your Ultimate AI-Era Advantage.” Forbes.com, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2026, https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2026/02/23/why-human-connection-is-your-ultimate-ai-era-advantage/. “Why, What and How of Community Outreach and Engagement.” Extension.unh.edu, University of New Hampshire, https://extension.unh.edu/resource/community-outreach-and-engagement-information-brief, Accessed 10 Jun 2026.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance      Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social  Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    18 min

  5. Jun 15

    Start Selling 5-Star Medicare Advantage Plans All Year

    This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We’ll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plans, and why you can sell them throughout the year!   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You!  💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: Meet Your Sales Team PlanEnroll Why People Are CHoosing Part C Over Original Medicare   References: “Part C and D Performance Data.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/part-c-d-performance-data. Accessed 5 May 2026. “Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 5 May 2026. “Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage and Part D - Medicare Interactive.” www.medicareinteractive.org/resources/special-enrollment-periods-for-medicare-advantage-and-part-d. Accessed 5 May 2026.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X, and YouTube Sarah on LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    7 min

  6. Jun 12

    CMS Medicaid Work Requirements

    The Friday Five for June 12, 2026: Apple WWDC 2026 Takeaways Instagram Grid Arrangement Feature IntegrityCONNECT Annuities & What’s Coming Soon KFF MA Enrollment Stats & Trends for 2026 CMS Medicaid Work Requirements   Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Apple WWDC 2026: “Apple previews new child safety features.” Apple.com, Apple, 8 Jun 2026, https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-previews-new-child-safety-features/. Weatherbed, Jess. “Apple is redesigning Screen Time and overhauling child controls.” Theverge.com, The Verge, 8 Jun 2026, https://www.theverge.com/tech/945898/apple-parental-controls-child-accounts-wwdc2026. Perez, Sarah. “Apple puts parents back in control of kids’ iPhone use.” Techcrunch.com, Tech Crunch, 8 Jun 2026, https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/08/apple-puts-parents-back-in-control-of-kids-iphone-use/.   Instagram Grid Arrangement Feature: Moon, Mariella. “Instagram finally lets you reorder posts on your grid.” Engadget.com, Engadget, 8 Jun 2026, https://www.engadget.com/2190179/instagram-how-to-reorder-grid/. Lawler, Richard. “Instagram is finally letting everyone reorganize their profile grid.” Theverge.com, The Verge, 8 Jun 2026, https://www.theverge.com/tech/946458/instagram-is-finally-letting-everyone-reorganize-their-grid.   IntegrityCONNECT Annuities & What’s Coming Soon: Events & Webinars from Ritter Insurance Marketing IntegrityCONNECT Learning Webinars   KFF MA Enrollment Stats & Trends for 2026: Freed, Meredith et. al. “Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” KFF.org, KFF, 5 Jun 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-in-2026-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/. Freed, Meredith et. al. “Medicare Advantage in 2026: Premiums, Out-of-Pocket Limits, Supplemental Benefits, and Prior Authorization.” KFF, KFF.org, 5 Jun 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-in-2026-premiums-out-of-pocket-limits-supplemental-benefits-and-prior-authorization/.   CMS Medicaid Work Requirements: “CMS Launches Nationwide Framework to Implement Medicaid Work Requirements.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Jun 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-launches-nationwide-framework-implement-medicaid-work-requirements. Minemyer, Paige. “CMS outlines national framework to support rollout of Medicaid work requirements.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 1 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-outlines-national-framework-support-rollout-medicaid-work-requirements.  Pifer Parduhn, Rebecca. “CMS releases Medicaid work requirements guidance for states.” Healthcaredive.com, Healthcare Dive, 2 Jun 2026, https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/cms-medicaid-work-requirements-final-rule-state-guidance/821631/. Tolbert, Jennifer. “CMS Requires More Restrictive Definition of Medical Frailty in New Medicaid Work Requirements Rule.” Kff.org, KFF, 2 Jun 2026, https://www.kff.org/quick-insights/cms-requires-more-restrictive-definition-of-medical-frailty-in-new-medicaid-work-requirements-rule/. Minemyer, Paige. “Industry groups say final Medicaid work requirements rule imposes onerous documentation burden.” Fiercehealthcare.com, Fierce Healthcare, 2 Jun 2026, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/industry-groups-say-final-medicaid-work-requirements-rule-imposes-onerous-documentation. “Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals.” Federalregister.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 3 June 2026, www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals. “Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Interim Final Rule with Comment Period (CMS-2454-IFC).” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 1 Jun 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicaid-community-engagement-requirement-certain-individuals-interim-final-rule-comment-period-cms.   Resources: 5 Takeaways from the 2027 CMS Marketplace Final Rule for Insurance Agents 2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions Introducing the Integrity Health Plan Should You Hire Licensed-Only Agents for Your Insurance Agency? The Power of Daily Affirmations in Insurance Sales   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    28 min

  7. Jun 10

    2027 NABIP Medicare Certification

    Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements.   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!   📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers The Best Appointment Schedulers for Insurance Agents   References: “NABIP Approved Carriers.” Nabip.org, NABIP, https://www.nabiptraining.org/nabip/carriers, Accessed 9 May 2026. “NABIP Official Website.” Nabip.org, NABIP, https://nabip.org/, Accessed 9 May 2026. “NABIP Online Learning Institute.” Nabip.org, NABIP, https://www.nabiptraining.org/, Accessed 9 May 2026. “NABIP Professional Development.” Nabip.Org, NABIP, nabip.org/professional-development. Accessed 9 May 2026.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance      Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social  Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

    5 min

  8. Jun 8

    The Power of Daily Affirmations in Insurance Sales

    Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, personally!   Read the text version   Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!   📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: 5 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Fail (& How Not To!) Cigna's ACA Exit, Certification Dates, Sleep Audio Developing Power Habits ft. Dr. Noah St. John How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers Overcoming Burnout in Insurance Sales ft. Dan Spitale   References: Zhang, Yunian, et al. “The Impact of Self-Affirmation Interventions on Well-Being: A Meta-Analysis.” Apa.Org, American Psychological Association, 27 Oct. 2025, www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2025/10/self-affirmations-well-being.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance  Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social  Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

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