The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

Thinking about becoming an insurance agent? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you’ll have the information you need before you make that big decision!

 

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2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://lnk.to/dFX1s1

2025 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/

5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX

Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://lnk.to/asgpodcast

Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/ 

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Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/

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How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH

How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare/

How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/ 

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The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/ 

The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link

Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link

 

References:

Cubanski, Juleette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/.

“Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2.

Rosanes, Mark. “Want to Build a Career Selling Insurance? Here Are the Pros and Cons.” Insurance Business America, Insurance Business, 22 Jan. 2024, www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/want-to-build-a-career-selling-insurance-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-473774.aspx.

 

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