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How to Talk About Ancillary Policies

Over the years, we’ve heard all of the reasons agents give for avoiding Medicare ancillary sales. Some say they don’t have time, but it only takes 15 minutes to make an extra $250. Others are concerned about selling clients more than they can afford, but the right ancillary insurance can

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6 Totally Free Ways to Market Medicare

Marketing is one of your most significant expenses as an independent Medicare agent, but you don’t have to break the bank to get your name out there. We’ve put together a list of 6 totally free marketing methods for agents. The best part? You can start using most of these

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Where to Find Medicare Sales Training

Finding Medicare sales training can be a challenge because selling Medicare isn’t like some careers. There’s no degree program with an internship at the end. As an agent seeking training, it may feel as though you’re flying blind. There are, however, places online where Medicare agents can get training in

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How to Retire on Medicare Renewals

“If you want to retire on your renewals, you can’t do it selling life insurance. You have to sell Medicare.” –  Connie Floyd, Top NCC Marketing Specialist Facts About Medicare 10,000 people per day turn 65 in the United States. With baby boomers aging in, Medicare enrollment rates are expected

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Marketing D-SNPs: Leads and Targeting

D-SNPs, or Dual Special Needs Plans, offer coverage for low-income beneficiaries who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. These plans have $0 premiums, yet an estimated 9 million potential recipients aren’t currently covered. You’ll find full details on every aspect of these plans in our Guide to Selling D-SNPs, but

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Medicare Ethics and Compliance

If you haven’t thought about compliance, put it on your radar. NCC’s agents don’t typically get complaints (more on that later) because we help them keep compliance in mind at every step. If you do receive a complaint, don’t panic. Mistakes happen, and there are systems in place to resolve

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Agent Retention: 6 Ways to Keep Great Medicare Agents

Did you know that, on average, losing and replacing an employee will cost you 33% of that employee’s annual salary? If your Medicare agency needs a reason to focus on agent retention, that one’s pretty compelling. Find out how to retain not just any employees but the types of driven

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AEP Tip: Make an Extra $250 in 15 Minutes

AEP starts tomorrow, but we don’t need to tell you that. If you’re like most Medicare agents, you’re already packing your schedule as tightly as possible to make the most of the next couple of months. It’s understandable, but make sure you aren’t moving so fast you miss an opportunity.

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