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Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Sarah J. Rueppel | Ritter Insurance Marketing | Insurance Agent Tips, Tools & Training
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Ritter Insurance Marketing
Medicare Advantage
Affordable Care Act
Insurance Agents
Medicare Part D
Health Insurance
Annual Enrollment Period
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Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services
Insurance
Insurance Industry
Medicare Supplement
Integrity Connect
Content Library
Facebook
Insurance Marketing
Insurance Sales
Compliance
Inflation Reduction Act

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 sel... more

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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 CMS efforts to fight fraud in the ACA market to the new identity proofing require... more

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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 characteristics of what one of your ideal clients may look like.

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Recent Guests

Arthur Barlow
CEO and President of Compass Insurance Advisors; founder of the ACA Health Summit
Compass Insurance Advisors
Episode: ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow
Bobby Nerum
Vice President of Life Sales at Integrity Life & Annuities
Integrity Life & Annuities
Episode: Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerem & Danica Stover
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Episode: Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges
Dawn Meyers
VP of Marketing and Sales for the DVBS Division
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Episode: Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
Jake McGoy
Senior Manager of Agent Relations
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Episode: Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
Damon Logan
Senior Sales Specialist
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Episode: Real Sales Expectations for Insurance Agents
Jeff Snyder
Content Library guru, Ritter Insurance Marketing
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Episode: Content Corner: Fundamentals of Senior Finance
Lisa Lynch
Marketing Director at Ritter Insurance Marketing
Ritter Insurance Marketing
Episode: Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library
Demetri Simos
VP of Sales at Guaranteed Trust Life (GTL)
GTL
Episode: Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Great podcast

    This content is worth your time and almost always relevant to things I’m dealing with as an agent. Keep up the great work!

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    5
    Ellesappelle4
    United Statesa year ago
  • Ritter Rocks

    Great job, Sarah!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wetzeem
    United States7 years ago

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Content is consistently applicable for day-to-day enrollment work.
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How Insurance Agents Can Avoid Isolation & Build Stronger Connections ft. Dawn Myers
Q: What advice could you give to someone who is just getting their start in this industry?
Don't isolate yourself; attend happy hours and training events, ask questions, and start building a network as soon as possible because you learn faster when you collaborate with others.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Can clients use Medigap birthday rules to switch to a Medicare Advantage plan?
No, switching via the birthday rule is only applicable for MedSupp to MedSupp coverage, not for Medicare Advantage.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Do all insurers have to honor a state's birthday rule?
Yes, if all eligibility criteria are met and the change holds up against the state's law, insurers should honor it.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: Why should your clients use the birthday rule?
Clients could benefit from lower premiums, coverage changes without medical underwriting, and a better insurance company for better service when using the birthday rule.
The Insurance Agent’s Quick Guide to Medicare Supplement Birthday Rule States
Q: When should a client use their state's Medigap birthday rule?
Clients should use the Medigap birthday rule if they are unhappy with their current coverage during the specified timeframe in their state's rules.

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What is Agent Survival Guide about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical resource for insurance agents, focusing on selling Medicare, ACA, life, annuities, and related products while staying compliant and growing leads. Episodes emphasize training resources, cross-selling strategies, regulatory updates, and realistic sales expectations, with a strong treatment of tools, templates, and partner programs from a major marketing organization. Notable strengths include a steady stream of actionable playbooks (certifications, enrollment guidance, referral tactics) and timely regulatory context that agents can implement immediately. The show's domain expertise is clear in its coverage of market changes, education, and scalable sales approaches, making it a valuable listen for agents seeking growth, efficienc... more

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2. Bobby Nerum
3. Bobby Neurom
4. Dawn Meyers
5. Jake McGoy
6. Damon Logan
7. Jeff Snyder
8. Lisa Lynch

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