How to Explain the Cost of a Funeral & Help Your Clients Plan for One

 
Funerals are expensive. Learn more about the full cost involved so you can help prepare and educate your clients.
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing2021 NFDA General Price List Study Shows Funeral Costs Not Rising as Fast as Rate of InflationFinal Expense Insurance Sales Opportunities You May Be MissingFinal Expense with Ritter Insurance MarketingFTD Flower DeliveryOrdering a Death CertificateRitter Insurance Marketing Carrier & Product MapRitter Insurance Marketing Life Insurance Pre-Screen Worksheet (PDF Download)Ritter Insurance Marketing Fact Finder (PDF Download)The Advisor Approach: Cross-Selling by Fact-FindingThe Value of Staying in Touch with ClientsTrust & Estate Planning
 
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8 Reasons Why Medicare Agents Should Sell ACA Plans

 
Amplify your reach with ACA sales! We've said it before – build your portfolio, grow your insurance business. The ASG team explores why Medicare agents should sell Under 65 plans, too.
 
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Contact the Team at Ritter Insurance Marketing
ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance
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4 Myths About Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) Sales

 
Think what you've heard about selling D-SNPs is true? We'll give you a hint... it's probably not! Listen as the #ASGPodcast breaks down myths to build up your knowledge. Read the text version
 
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The Beginner’s Guide to D-SNPs

 
What is a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan? How do you sell it? Who can you sell it to? Our D-SNP primer answers these questions and more!
 
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Why is Cancer Insurance Worth Selling?

 
Unsure about adding cancer insurance to your sales portfolio? We outline the details of this ancillary product, including its benefits for your Medicare clients!
 
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Get Your Medicare Advantage Sales Contracts Here – Recommendations for 2022

 
Looking for Medicare Advantage portfolio recommendations? We’ve got the info you want – plan benefits and features, plus competitive states. We break it down carrier by carrier in this episode of our ASG Podcast!
 
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Selling Life Insurance to Clients with Budget Concerns

 
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Life Insurance for Each of Life’s Stages

 
Help your clients choose the right type of life insurance product! In this episode, we go over what life insurance means in every stage life including which products you can recommend.
 
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5 Life Insurance Myths Your Clients May Believe

 
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Medicare & Medicaid Compared: How Both Programs Benefit Insurance Agents

 
Find out how Medicaid and Medicare compare in this explainer episode. These two different programs are often confused for each other. But they can also combine to provide your clients with powerful insurance coverage.
 
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