How many times have you walked into a store just wanting to look at, maybe buy, something, then, walked out with nothing, because you couldn't look around without a salesperson giving you their spiel and pushing for a sale?

Will your clients be automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B when they turn 65? It's more complicated than they may realize, and it's something to plan months ahead.

Short-term health insurance plans, offered by private insurers, cover individuals for a shorter period than the usual year-long coverage period of most major medical plans.

When you became an insurance agent, did you know you were getting more than a sales job? It's true! Agents with strong insurance client retention rates find their role is equal parts sales and customer service.

Hiring your first insurance agents is one of the most defining decisions you'll make as a new agency owner. If you're debating whether to bring on licensed-only agents (LOAs), you're not alone. Many new uplines wrestle with the same decision.

There are hundreds of insurance carriers available for contracting across the country, but how do you make the right choice for your business and your clients?

Medicare's star rating system makes it easy for clients to compare plans and make the best decisions for their needs.

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They say to make money you need to spend money, and the insurance industry is no different. Many independent insurance agents earn a living, but you need to pay some upfront costs before that can happen.

Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you're not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!

What are agent commissions for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026? What about Part D plan commissions? We've got your answers.

After closing a sale, you might think your job is done but not yet! Following up with clients is a critical part of being a successful Medicare sales agent.

People have different reasons for entering the insurance industry and, of course, earning a living is one of them. But just how lucrative is selling health insurance?

We talk a lot about levels in the insurance industry. As an independent insurance agent, you get assigned a level in a hierarchy, and so do field marketing organizations (FMOs), like Ritter!