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  • Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move!

    Signs It’s Time to Expand Your Insurance Portfolio & Make the Move!
    Jul 17 2024

    Is it time to expand your portfolio? Listen and learn to identify the signs, optimize your insurance portfolio, and how Ritter can help you in the process.

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    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    4 Steps to Selling Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG323

    5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas for Selling Final Expense Insurance: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG591

    5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Plans: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG451

    Getting Started Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497

    How Insurance FMOs Work FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/

    Learning from Lost Medicare Insurance Sales: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG576

    The Benefits of Joining a Top Insurance FMO: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-benefits-of-joining-a-top-insurance-fmo/

    The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans FREE eBook download: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/

    There’s More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG560

    The Perfect Portfolio – Knight School Training: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/expand-dominate/perfect-portfolio/1/

    Tips for Cross-Selling Medicare Products: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG410

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    Ritter Blog Bulletin: https://ritterim.com/blog/bulletin/

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  • 2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D

    2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
    Jul 16 2024

    This just in: CMS announced the 2025 maximum broker commissions for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D plans. Discover how much you can earn writing MA and PDP business for the 2025 coverage year.

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    8 m
  • 2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info

    2025 Medicare Advantage & Part D Certification Info
    Jul 15 2024

    Organize your AEP prep with help from tools like our Certification Center and Weekly Roundups. Stay on track with MA and Part D certifications as they're released and stay ahead of the rush!

      

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    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    9 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG595

    Developing a Retention Mindset ft. Blake Amos (Cigna Healthcare): https://link.chtbl.com/2024BlakeAmos

    eBooks and Guides from Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://ritterim.com/guides/

    FAQs About AHIP: https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/

    FAQs About NABIP Medicare Certification: https://ritterim.com/blog/faqs-about-nabip-medicare-certification/

    Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing (RitterIM.com): https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/

    Ritter Certification Center: https://docs.ritterim.com/products/certification/

    The Latest Available 2025 MA & PDP Carrier Certifications: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-latest-available-2025-ma-and-pdp-carrier-certifications/

    Training Opportunities for Insurance Agents at Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG437

    What Does 'Ready-to-Sell' Mean for Medicare Agents? https://link.chtbl.com/ASG529

    What Is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://ritterim.com/blog/what-is-ahip-certification-and-how-do-i-get-it/

    References:

    AHIP Certification Official Site: https://www.ahipmedicaretraining.com/page/login

    Miramar:Agent FWA Training: https://miramar-agent.com/KnowledgeBase/Article?kb=5

    NABIP Certification Official Site: https://nabip.org/professional-development/medicare-advantage-certification

    Pinpoint Global Communications: https://www.pinpointglobal.com/medicare-certification-systems

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    7 m
  • Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents

    Medicare Supplement Plan Breakdown for Agents
    Jul 10 2024

    Finding gaps in your client’s Original Medicare coverage? Make sure your clients are getting the coverage they need by offering Medicare Supplements. Get the 101 breakdown and more in this episode!

    Understanding Medicare Supplements Knight School - FREE Online Training

    Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    A Comprehensive Guide to Medicare Supplement Underwriting FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-underwriting-guide/

    Finding the Best Medicare Supplement Plan Letter for Your Client: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG480

    Getting Started Selling Medicare Supplements: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG497

    Knight School Med Supp benefit PDF: https://ritterim.com/downloads/knight-school-medicare-supplement-breakdown.pdf

    The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Supplements FREE eBook Download: https://ritterim.com/med-supp-ebook/

    References:

    Compare Medigap Plan Benefits: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics/compare-plan-benefits

    Get Medigap Basics: https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/basics

    What’s Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap)? https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap

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  • TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents

    TikTok Basics for Insurance Agents
    Jul 8 2024
    You asked, and we answered! Join Tina and Sarah as they share expert advice, statistics, and strategies for creating a successful business TikTok. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/affinity-partnerships-for-insurance-agents/ Agent’s Guide to Video Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG596 Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Best Free Writing & Grammar Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA58 Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597 How to Recruit Agents to Your Downline in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG588 Interview: Tips for Hiring & Building an Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/ FREE eBooks & Guides: A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products: https://ritterim.com/selling-ancillary-with-medicare/ Social Media Marketing for Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/social-media-ebook/ The Complete Guide on How to Sell Final Expense Insurance: https://ritterim.com/final-expense-ebook/ The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans: https://ritterim.com/aca-ebook/ The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships: https://ritterim.com/blog/interview-tips-for-hiring-and-building-an-insurance-agency/ References: 4 TikTok Analytic Tools That Do the Math for You: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-analytics/ 7 Top Tips for Making TikTok Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/business/library/Top_Tips_One_Pager_SMB.pdf About TikTok Business Account: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-business-account Americans’ Social Media Use: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/01/31/americans-social-media-use/ Digital Global Overview Report 2024 Meltwater: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/2024digital-global-overview-report-2024-meltwaterpdf/267675960 How to win at TikTok ads in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-ads/ Introducing Video Schedular: Now You can plan TikToks in advance! https://www.tiktok.com/business/en-US/blog/introducing-video-scheduler-now-you-can-plan-tiktoks-in-advance Social Media Fact Sheet: https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/fact-sheet/social-media/ The 2024 Guide to TikTok Marketing: Tips, Examples, & Tools: https://blog.hootsuite.com/tiktok-marketing/ TikTok marketing: The complete guide for brands in 2024: https://sproutsocial.com/insights/tiktok-marketing/ TikTok Tutorial Series: TikTok Analytics: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/product-tutorial-tiktok-analytics TikTok User Age, Gender, & Demographics 2024: https://explodingtopics.com/blog/tiktok-demographics Types of TikTok and TikTok for Business Accounts: https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article/tiktok-and-tiktok-business-account-types?lang=en 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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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    32 m
  • Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference

    Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference
    Jul 5 2024
    The Friday Five for July 5, 2024: AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and EventsStreaming Services Raising Prices This SummerStreaming Picks July 20242024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate ListSupreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference AEP Prep & Upcoming Webinars and Events: How to Present Short Term Care New Agent Orientation Ritter Docs Certification Center Ritter Summits Ritter's Weekly Roundup Tech Tip Tuesdays (July) The Ritter Report Understanding the Integrity Platform Streaming Services Raising Prices This Summer: Another streaming platform will raise prices this summer: https://www.kgw.com/article/news/nation-world/paramount-plus-price-increase-details/507-349a34cd-e595-4c44-a348-bc6b6d8f86cc Disney+, Hulu, Max Bundle: https://help.max.com/us/Answer/Detail/000002578 Netflix is starting to phase out its cheapest ad-free plan: https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/2/24190632/netflix-ad-free-basic-plan-discontinued How to Watch the 2024 Summer Olympics Without Cable: https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-ways-to-watch-the-olympics-without-cable Paramount+ Prices to Increase for Most Subscribers Starting This August: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/paramount-plus-price-streaming-increase-1236046774/ Peacock Price Increase: https://www.peacocktv.com/help/article/price-increase Peacock's Pricier Plans: What to Know About the Subscription Increase: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/peacock-pricier-plans-what-to-know-about-subscription-increase/ Spotify is increasing US prices again: https://www.theverge.com/2024/6/3/24170301/spotify-us-price-increase-plans Spotify Launches Cheaper $10.99/Month Premium Plan Without Audiobooks: https://www.macrumors.com/2024/06/21/spotify-cheaper-premium-plan/ Spotify Plans More Price Increases in 2024: Report: https://www.billboard.com/business/streaming/spotify-price-increases-1235648181/ Warner Bros. Discovery hikes prices for Max streaming service: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/04/max-price-increases.html What streaming costs in 2024: The price of Netflix, Disney Plus and more: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/what-streaming-costs-in-2024-the-price-of-netflix-disney-plus-and-more Streaming Picks July 2024: Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, Max & Other Streaming Services in July 2024: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/streaming-new-july-2024-netflix-max-disney-hulu-paramount-prime-video-peacock/#18 2024 Q3 Medicare Part B Drug Rebate List: Biden administration to lower costs for 64 drugs through inflation penalties on drugmakers: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/26/biden-to-lower-some-drug-costs-through-inflation-penalties.html HHS Announces Cost Savings for 64 Prescription Drugs Thanks to the Medicare Rebate Program Established by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Lower Cost Prescription Drug Law: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-announces-cost-savings-64-prescription-drugs-thanks-medicare-rebate-program-established-biden Medicare Rebate for 64 Medications to Start Rolling Out: Here's What to Know: https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/medicare-rebate-for-64-medications-to-start-rolling-out-heres-what-to-know/ Prescription Drugs Your Medicare Clients Could See Lower Coinsurances for in 2024: https://ritterim.com/blog/prescription-drugs-your-medicare-clients-could-see-lower-coinsurances-for-in-2024/ Reduced Coinsurance for Certain Part B Rebatable Drugs Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program (Q3 2024): https://www.cms.gov/files/document/reduced-coinsurance-certain-part-b-rebatable-drugs-july-1-september-30-2024.pdf Supreme Court Overrules Chevron Deference: 5 Ways a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Shape Life, Health and Advice Regs: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/06/28/5-ways-a-new-supreme-court-ruling-could-shape-life-health-and-advice-regs/ Chevron deference: https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference Chevron takeaways: Supreme Court ruling removes frequently used tool from federal regulators: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-chevron-regulations-environment-biden-536cb6a7e4bc744bbaa3f058637bbf6c Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/22-451#writing-22-451_CONCUR_5 How the Supreme Court’s blockbuster ‘Chevron’ ruling puts countless regulations in jeopardy: https://www.cnn.com/2024/06/30/politics/chevron-ruling-explained-supreme-court-meaning/index.html How the Supreme Court's massive Chevron decision will affect climate policy: https://www.axios.com/2024/07/01/supreme-court-post-chevron-climate-policy New Health Insurance Suit Could Affect DOL Fiduciary Rule Litigation: https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2024/05/24/new-health-insurance-suit-could-affect-dol-fiduciary-rule-litigation/ Supreme Court’s ‘Chevron’ ruling means changes for writing laws: https://rollcall.com/2024/06/28/supreme-courts-chevron-ruling-means-changes-for-writing-laws/ Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies: ...
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  • Agent Apps | App Trends in 2024

    Agent Apps | App Trends in 2024
    Jul 3 2024
    Phones are getting smarter, apps are getting more complex, and AI has changed the way we use the internet. Join Tina as she talks about the top app trends of 2024 so far. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Social Media Trends for Insurance Agents in 2024: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGF20240524 Best Practices for Video Calls: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG597 Agent’s Guide to Text Communication Resources: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG599 Apps for Social Media Marketing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA52 Apps for Travel Deals: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA62 Stop Doom Scrolling with These Micro-Learning Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA51 Summer Podcast Recommendations: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG600 What’s a Widget? Event Tracker Widgets and More: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA59 References: 8 Ways You Can Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumbphone: https://lifehacker.com/8-ways-you-can-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-dumbphone-1850192492 A Brief History of Augmented Reality (+ Future Trends & Impact) https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-augmented-reality How I turned my smartphone into a dumb phone: https://catherineprice.substack.com/p/how-i-turned-my-smartphone-into-a Generative AI in Search: Let Google do the searching for you: https://blog.google/products/search/generative-ai-google-search-may-2024/ Generative AI vs. other types of AI. https://www.adobe.com/products/firefly/discover/generative-ai-vs-other-ai.html Introducing Duolingo Max, a learning experience powered by GPT-4: https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-max/ Skeumorphism > Minimalism > Neumorphism: The Evolution of Infographics: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skeuomorphism-minimalism-neumorphism-evolution-infographics-amit-pal-0r1tc The New Trend in UI Design: An Overview of Neumorphism: https://www.toptal.com/designers/ui/neumorphic-ui-design Time Spent Using Smartphones (2024 Statistics) https://explodingtopics.com/blog/smartphone-usage-stats Transforming Your Smartphone into a ‘Dumb Phone’: The Smart Way to Stay Connected: https://medium.com/@filippoberti57/transforming-your-smartphone-into-a-dumb-phone-the-smart-way-to-stay-connected-6813eeacd9b6 What Is Artificial Intelligence for Social Media: https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/blog/what-is-artificial-intelligence-for-social-media 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 (fka) Twitter, https://twitter.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/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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