Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Agent Survival Guide | Empowering Insurance Agents to Survive Today and Thrive Tomorrow

Bringing insurance agents tips and strategies for making sales, staying compliant, marketing yourself, getting leads, and more! Think of the Agent Survival Guide as your go-to resource for insight, information, and the inspiration needed to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned pro, the ASG Podcast has got you covered. Empowering insurance agents selling Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, ACA, Long and Short-Term Care, Life, Annuities, and Final Expense.

Episodes

March 20, 2026 20 mins
The Friday Five for March 20, 2026:
  • Rueppel Recommends
  • Audible launches Standard Plan
  • Universal Health Services to Acquire Talkspace
  • Manufacturer Participation in CMS 2028 Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
  • Microsoft Announces Copilot Health

 

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The Agent Survival Guide is discussing crosswalking in the ACA marketplace and how it can be a big deal for your clients. If you don’t know what that means or the affects it can have on coverage, you won’t want to miss this episode. Read the text version

 

The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans ACA 101: Selling Under-65 Health Insurance

 

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Don't let the fear of compliance keep you from following up with your Medicare clients. Find out how to follow up and stay within CMS guidelines for marketing and enrollment. Read the text version

 

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March 13, 2026 16 mins
The Friday Five for March 13, 2026:
  • Headline Quick Hits
  • AI & Critical Thinking
  • CMS Notification: 1.3 Million MBI Reassignments
  • 2026 Medicare Part D Enrollment Stats
  • Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration

 

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Don’t miss the 2nd round of Medicare Part D negotiated drug prices. Get the details on the prescriptions and savings for Medicare beneficiaries in 2027.

 

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Do you know the strategies to meet your ambitious sales goals this OEP? We share the five tips that will have your clients trusting you with their insurance needs for years to come.

 

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March 6, 2026 12 mins
The Friday Five for March 6, 2026:
  • CMS Updates Deadline for GENEROUS
  • CMS Makes Updates to Medicare.gov
  • CMS Deferment of Minnesota Federal Medicaid Funding
  • CMS DMEPOS Enrollment Moratorium
  • CMS CRUSH Request for Information

 

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Review, organize, and plan for 2026 with a SWOT analysis! Discover what SWOT is and how it can help you create a plan for your insurance business. Read the text version

 

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March 2, 2026 18 mins
Sarah loves Instagram, but does that mean it’s a viable marketing tool for insurance agents? Listen as she evaluates the ‘gram for agent use and learn how you can do the same.  

 

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The Friday Five for February 27, 2026:

[01:02] ☕Starbucks Spring 2026 Menu  [02:45] 🧋Dunkin’ Spring 2026 Menu  [05:25] 📺 Instagram for TV  [08:22] ⚠️ NIPR Phishing Alert  [10:59] 📊 2026 MA Enrollment Stats 

 

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After the grind of Annual Enrollment, the reality of lock-in can be a little defeating, even for the most seasoned agents. If you’ve been feeling that way, listen to learn more about Special Needs Plans and their place in your post-AEP strategy.

 

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February 20, 2026 14 mins
The Friday Five for February 20, 2026:
  • TikTok USDS Update
  • Apple Announces Video Podcasts
  • Tide Launches Evo Detergent
  • The Burden of Prior Authorization
  • State of the Senior Market 2026

 

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Have a client that wants to switch Med Supp plans? If they live in a Med Supp birthday rule state, it might be easier than you think! Learn more about the states and their rules in this ASG Podcast episode.

 

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February 17, 2026 7 mins
Stay organized with a planner created just for insurance agents selling Medicare! We highlighting what to focus on during the first quarter of the year.

 

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Download your copy of the Medicare Sales Planner!

 

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February 16, 2026 6 mins
A busy insurance agent can easily become overwhelmed by the number of tasks to complete. But the good news is that you don’t have to rush to finish them all at once! Listen to learn what agents selling ACA plans should focus on during the first quarter of the year.

 

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This week, CMS released their 2027 Marketplace Proposed Rule. Join us as we pull out 5 takeaways insurance agents should know about.

 

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Can your clients afford hybrid long-term care insurance? It might be more affordable than they think. Learn more about the ways hybrid or linked-benefit LTCi can be funded in this episode.

 

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February 9, 2026 8 mins
When the unexpected happens in your business, it’s important to have all your bases covered. In this episode learn what Errors and Omissions Insurance is and how it could save your business thousands in legal costs.

  

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February 6, 2026 13 mins
The Friday Five for February 6, 2026:
  • IntegrityCONNECT Question
  • Educational Resources for Insurance Agents
  • Government Funding Bill Update
  • Luffu AI for Family Caregivers
  • ACA Enrollment Comparison

 

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Learn about ACA subsidies and their requirements to help your clients save on health insurance!

 

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