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.

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May 29, 2026 14 mins
The 2027 Marketplace Final Rule from CMS is here! Join Sarah as she pulls out takeaways for insurance agents selling ACA plans.

 

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Ready to close sales with confidence? Sharpen your sales skills with three more closing techniques for insurance agents.

 

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In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we’ll walk through four effective strategies that you can use to help close an insurance sale. We’ll teach you which technique is most effective in certain scenarios and the traits you should strive for to make any close more successful.

 

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The Friday Five for May 15, 2026:
  • Field Notes: Camp Ritter
  • The “Spotify 20: Your Party of the Year(s)”
  • TRICARE Transition from DS Logon to myAuth
  • Scammers Using Meta to Target Seniors
  • Introducing the Integrity Health Plan

 

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Don’t miss our brand-new series we’re calling Content Corner! Listen as we discuss the newest Content Library materials from Ritter Insurance Marketing - Fundamentals of Senior Finances. Keep listening for our conversation on recent internet trends and how to position them for your business marketing efforts.

 

Check Out the Fundamentals of Senior Finances from Ritter’s Content Library

 

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Check out Ritter Insurance Marketing's Content Library for a simple way to Educate, Entertain, and Retain your clients. In this episode, we cover what the Content Library is, what it offers, and why you should be using it today! Read the text version

 

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Not sure how to scale your business sustainably? We walk through specific equations agents and agencies can use (and tweak!) depending on how you'd like to grow.

 

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The Friday Five for May 8, 2026:
  • Quick Hits & Headlines
  • CMS Admin Dr. Oz on Prior Auth
  • Audio to Help You Sleep
  • Cigna to Exit ACA for CY 2027
  • AHIP & NABIP Dates for CY 2027

 

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May 7, 2026 8 mins
Many who qualify for Chronic Condition Special Needs Plans (C-SNPs) find that this type of plan suits their specifics needs with tailormade benefits and networks. This episode of the Agent Survival Guide is your crash course in C-SNPs. 

 

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Strengthen your annuity sales strategy with these best practices. Hear takeaways for agents of all experience levels, plus how to download our fact-finder that can help you ask better questions.

 

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Does Facebook fit into your social media strategy? In this episode, we highlight best practices for insurance agents developing their online presence.

 

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Find out why LinkedIn is a must-have for insurance agents! Learn more about networking on this platform, enhance your online presence, and hear tips and strategies for agents of all experience levels.

 

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The Friday Five for May 1, 2026:

[00:44] Staying Caffeinated on the Road

[03:26] Healthcare or Health Care? AP Stylebook Makes it Official

[05:24] Spotify Spins Fitness into the Mix

[08:41] Medicare Advantage Improvement Act of 2026

[12:16] CMS Update on BALANCE Model & Medicare GLP-1 Bridge

 

Events & Webinars for Insurance Agents

 

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From FMO to IMO and MGA to GA, we’re unpacking what these acronyms mean and how insurance hierarchies work. Learn more about these organizations and where your insurance business falls on the spectrum!

 

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Broaden your reach by combining forces with a like-minded affinity partner! If you're looking to grow your insurance business, affinity marketing is a great strategy that won't break the bank. 

 

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Download The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnership

 

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The Friday Five for April 24, 2026:
  • [00:25] Hits & Headlines
  • [01:41] New Podcast From KFF
  • [03:33] Tech Takeaways
  • [05:42] Amazon to Discontinue Older Kindles
  • [08:47] Amazon One Medical GLP-1 Management Program

 

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April 22, 2026 6 mins
It’s time to sync up your calendar! What should insurance agents selling Medicare focus on during the 2nd quarter? Listen to this episode for our suggestions and info on how to get your own Medicare Sales Planner.

 

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Download your copy of the Medicare Sales Planner!

 

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April 22, 2026 4 mins
Streamline your second quarter tasks with a little help from your friends at Ritter Insurance Marketing and the Agent Survival Guide Podcast. Listen for the details and don’t forget to download the full calendar!

 

Read the text version Download your copy of the Busy ACA Agent’s Sales Calendar!

 

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Did you know that Ritter offers turnkey content marketing materials for agents? Learn more about the Content Library: a free resource featuring compliant content created specifically for insurance agents to start, scale, and sustain digital marketing efforts.

 

Check out the Content Library for Insurance Agents!

 

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Content Library: Cooking for Beginners ft. Jeff Snyder

Content Library: Mastering Medicare Insura...

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Learn more about the critical illness product (and how to cross-sell it!) with our free guide for insurance agents! Ready to cross-sell with confidence? Start by downloading your copy of Ritter’s newest eBook today.

 

Download your FREE copy of The Complete Guide to Selling Critical Illness Plans

 

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