If you're thinking about becoming an insurance agent, you may be thinking about what can come along with the career change? What are some of the perks you might discover, and what downsides could sneak up on you? in this episode of The Agent Survival Guide Podcast, we help you weigh the good of becoming an insurance agent against the bad.
  
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Resources:
5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent
5 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency
2027 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards
Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent
Get Your ACA Insurance Sales Contracts Here — Recommendations for 2026
How Insurance FMOs Work
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance?
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?
How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent
Interview: Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent's Most Important Non-Renewable Resource
Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales
 
References:
Cubanski, J. (2025, October 7). A current snapshot of the medicare part D prescription drug benefit | KFF. KFF. https://www.kff.org/medicare/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/
Marketplace 2025 open enrollment period report: National snapshot | CMS. CMS.gov. (2025, January 17). https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2
Marketplace 2026 open enrollment period report: National snapshot | CMS. CMS.gov. (2026, January 12). https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2026-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-0
Rosanes, M. (2024, January 22). Want to build a career selling insurance? here are the pros and Cons | Insurance Business. Insurance Business. https://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/want-to-build-a-career-selling-insurance-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-473774.aspx
 
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Heard any of these myths about selling ACA plans? We’re debunking the rumors and delivering facts on ACA insurance sales. Listen as we set the record straight here on the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!
 
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Resources:
6 Reasons Insurance Agencies Selling Medicare Products Should Sell ACA
8 Reasons Why Insurance Agents Should Sell ACA Plans
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training
FAQs About Selling On-Exchange & Off-Exchange Under-65 Plans
How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance?
How to Become Certified for ACA Marketplace Sales with Federally Facilitated Marketplace (FFM) Training
Meet Your Sales Team
Ritter Insurance Marketing Blog
Simplify Marketplace Enrollments with HealthSherpa
 
References:
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2024, December 11). General Resources | CMS. CMS.gov. https://www.cms.gov/marketplace/agents-brokers/general-resources
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (n.d.). FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers. CMS.gov. https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/
Health Insurance Marketplace. (n.d.-a). Immigrants. healthcare.gov. https://www.healthcare.gov/immigrants/immigration-status/
Health Insurance Marketplace. (n.d.-b). Medicare and the Marketplace. healthcare.gov. https://www.healthcare.gov/medicare/medicare-and-the-marketplace/
Health Insurance Marketplace. (n.d.-c). The Marketplace in your state. healthcare.gov. https://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace-in-your-state/
Health Insurance Marketplace. (n.d.-d). Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace® | healthcare.gov. healthcare.gov. https://www.healthcare.gov/
Home | The Senate Democratic Caucus. (n.d.). https://www.democrats.senate.gov/
IRS. (2025, November 5). Eligibility for the Premium Tax Credit. irs.gov. https://www.irs.gov/affordable-care-act/individuals-and-families/eligibility-for-the-premium-tax-credit
 
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Life stage changes bring opportunities to talk with your clients about their coverage. Bobby Nerem and Danica Stover explain how leveraging this strategy adds real value to client interactions. Even better? They explain how naturally agents can cross-sell both life and under-65 health insurance through every stage of life.
 
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Resources:
Annuity Training (LARC)
Fact-Finder PDF Download
Life and Annuity Resource Center (LARC)
Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages
Life Training (LARC)
 
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Referrals are a powerful lead generating tool, especially for insurance agents! Find out more in this explainer on referral marketing how to implement this strategy into your insurance business.
 
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Resources:
How Insurance Agents Can Learn About Their Social Media Audiences
INtegrityCONNECT
Ritter Blog
ShopRitterIM
The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships
Where It All Begins: Obtaining Permission to Contact for Medicare Sales
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent's Most Important Non-Renewable Resource
 
References:
Canva
Medicare Marketing Guidelines | CMS. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2024, October 9). https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/managed-care-marketing/medicare-guidelines
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When your client has diabetes, what does (and doesn’t) Medicare cover? We talk about how diabetes treatments, supplies, and services are covered by the different parts of Medicare so you can help your clients know what to expect.
 
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Resources:
Content Library: How Does Medicare Insurance Cover Diabetes?
Does Medicare Cover Durable Medical Equipment? A Guide for Agents
How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments
How Medicare Helps Your Clients Stay Healthy
The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-Finding
The Beginner’s Guide to C-SNPs
The Guide to Prospecting and Selling C-SNPS
Request Your Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing
Save Time. Sell More with IntegrityCONNECT
What the Inflation Reduction Act Means for Your Medicare & ACA Clients
 
References:
“3 Things to Know About Medicare Insulin Costs.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/publications/12172-3-things-to-know-about-medicare-insulin-costs.pdf. Accessed 9 June 2026.
“Can I Get a Medigap Plan If I Have Diabetes?” RSS, Sams Hockaday & Associates, www.samshockaday.com/blog/can-i-get-a-medigap-plan-if-i-have-diabetes. Accessed 9 June 2026.
Facing the Diabetes Cost Crisis: A Guide for Employers, American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org/sites/default/files/2024-10/Facing-Diabetes-Costs-Crisis.pdf. Accessed 9 June 2026.
“Insulin.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/coverage/insulin. Accessed 9 June 2026.
“Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies, Services, & Prevention Programs Booklet” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/publications/11022-medicare-coverage-of-diabetes-supplies-services-and-prevention-programs.pdf. Accessed 9 June 2026.
“Medicare Coverage of Diabetes Supplies Fact Sheet” Medicare Learning Network, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Feb. 2026, www.cms.gov/files/document/mln7674574-medicare-coverage-diabetes-supplies.pdf.
“Statistics About Diabetes.” Diabetes in America: Prevalence, Statistics, and Economic Impact, American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org/about-diabetes/statistics/about-diabetes. Accessed 9 June 2026.
 
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In the insurance industry, if your job begins and ends with meeting clients and selling insurance, you’re missing out on opportunities. In this episode, we’re exploring what empowerment is and how it can help embed you in your community for long-lasting and valuable partnerships.
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Resources:  
3 Essential Steps New Insurance Agents Need to Take
17 Ways to Generate Medicare Leads (That You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet!)
Community-Based Marketing for Insurance Agents
Content Library Best Practices
The Definitive Guide to Getting Leads and Prospecting for Medicare Sales
How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget
Insurance Agents as TPMOs: What CMS Compliance Regulations Mean for You
IntegrityCONNECT
PlanEnroll
Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Content Library
ShopRitterIM
ShopRitterIM T65 Lead Mailer
 
References:
Empowerment - ResearchGate, www.researchgate.net/publication/316451077_Empowerment. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
“Get Started with Medicare.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
Hanna, Katie Terrell. “What Is Affinity Marketing?: Definition from TechTarget.” WhatIs, TechTarget, 2 May 2024, www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/affinity-marketing.
“Independence and Older Adults: Importance and Promoting It.” Medical News Today, MediLexicon International, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/independence-and-the-elderly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
 
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Are your expectations grounded in reality? Or, are you setting yourself up for disappointment? Goals are great, smart goals are even better, but we often equate goals with expectations and wind up frustrated when the two don’t match up. Listen to learn how to avoid the pitfall of unrealistic expectations and the actions you can take instead.
 
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Resources:
How Insurance Agents Can Set SMART Goals to Succeed
4 Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
How to Overcome Common Medicare Insurance Sales Objections
5 Common Sales Mistakes You Might Be Making (And How to Fix Them!)
3 Additional Effective Techniques for Closing Insurance Sales
What’s Inside The Complete Guide on How to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans?
This Is the Time to Start Selling Under-65 Marketplace Plans!
There's More to Life Insurance Than Just a Policy
How Much Money Can Agents Make Selling Ancillary Health Insurance?
Diversify Your Insurance Portfolio & Reap Real Rewards
What’s Inside A Quick Guide to Cross-Selling Ancillary Insurance with Medicare Products?
 
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Don’t miss the details on 2027 ACA Certification for the Federal Marketplace and State-Based Exchanges! We cover training deadlines, continuing education creds, and recertification requirements!
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Ritter Insurance Marketing Certification Center
 
State Exchanges:
CA “Covered California” https://www.coveredca.com/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
CO “Connect for Colorado” https://connectforhealthco.com/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
CT “Access Health CT” https://www.accesshealthct.com/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
GA “Georgia Access” https://georgiaaccess.gov/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
IL “Get Covered Illinois” https://getcovered.illinois.gov/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
KY “kynect” https://kynect.ky.gov/healthcoverage/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
MD “Maryland Health Connection” https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
NJ “Get Covered NJ” https://www.nj.gov/getcoverednj/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
NY “NY State of Health” https://nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
PA “Pennie” https://agency.pennie.com/brokers/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
VA “Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace” https://www.marketplace.virginia.gov/ Accessed 10 Jul 2026.
 
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Did you know that CMS estimates three million Medicare beneficiaries aren’t enrolled in the government’s Medicare Extra Help program but could benefit from it? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we see what this program is and how it can help your clients.
 
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Resources:
8 Powerful Practices for Selling Prescription Drug Plans
How to Help Clients Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
How to Save Beneficiaries Money on Prescription Drugs at a Preferred Pharmacy
The Beginner's Guide to D-SNPs
The Part D SEP Triggers That Can Help You Post-AEP
What Agents Can't Say During Medicare Sales Appointments
 
References:
“Apply for Medicare Part D Extra Help Program.” Social Security, www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“CMS Issues Additional Guidance on Program to Allow People with Medicare to Pay Out-of-Pocket Prescription Drug Costs in Monthly Payments.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-issues-additional-guidance-program-allow-people-medicare-pay-out-pocket-prescription-drug-costs#:~:text=The%20Medicare%20Prescription%20Payment%20Plan%2C%20which%20goes%20into%20effect%20in,-of-pocket%20cost%20upfront. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs.” Social Security, secure.ssa.gov/i1020/Ee001View.action. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Get Lower Prescription Costs with the Extra Help Program.” Kaiser Permanente, healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/georgia/shop-plans/ready-for-medicare/extra-help. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Get Medicare Help from Your Local Ship Program: Ship Ta Center.” State Health Insurance Assistance Programs, 16 Mar. 2026, www.shiphelp.org/.
“Guide to Consumer Mailings from CMS, Social Security, and Plans in 2025/2026.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/prescription-drug-coverage/limitedincomeandresources/downloads/consumer-mailings.pdf. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Help with Drug Costs.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/costs/help/drug-costs. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Low Income Subsidy for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/part-d-plans/low-income-subsidy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
Medicare.Gov, www.medicare.gov/account/login. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage.” Medicare Savings Program Eligibility and Coverage, www.ncoa.org/article/medicare-savings-programs-eligibility-coverage/. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
“Supplemental Security Income (SSI).” Social Security, www.ssa.gov/ssi. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
 
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The 3rd quarter of each year is an essential period of time for preparing yourself. Before the ACA Open Enrollment is upon us, know the details, the dates, and the key prep steps with this episode of the Agent Survival Guide.
 
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Resources
2026 ACA Exchange & FFM Certification Info
Contract & Get Appointed to Sell with Health Insurance Companies
FAQs About ACA Certification and Training
Free Ritter Guides
Meet Your Sales Team
Ritter Agent Registration
The Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar 2026
 
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Q3 has arrived and preparations for AEP 2027 are starting. Listen to find out what agents selling Medicare should focus on during this time of year.
 
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Resources:
3 Benefits of Contracting to Sell Medicare Advantage Plans Outside of AEP
5 Things About the CMS 2027 MA and Part D Final Rule
2027 MA and Part D Max Commissions
CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge
Learn More About Online Contracting with Ritter Insurance Marketing
Request Your Portfolio Review from Ritter Insurance Marketing
 
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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.
 
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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.
 
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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!
 
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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.
 
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Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, personally!
 
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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.
 
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Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out!
 
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6 Steps to Scale Your Insurance Business to an Agency
Before You Recruit: Setting Up Your Agency for Success
Developing an Agency — Your Guide to Getting Started
How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare?
How to Recruit Insurance Agents to Your Downline
Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent
 
References:
“Blueprint for Hiring Licensed-Only Agents.” Psmbrokerage.com, PSM Brokerage, https://www.psmbrokerage.com/hubfs/Blueprint%20for%20Hiring%20Licensed-Only%20Agents.pdf, Accessed 3 May 2026.
“How Much does An Accounting Software Cost?” Jaz.ai, Jaz, https://www.jaz.ai/post/accounting-software-cost, Accessed 3 May 2026.
“State Noncompete Law Tracker.” Eig.org, Economic Innovation Group, https://eig.org/state-noncompete-map/, Accessed 3 May 2026.
 
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