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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July 20, 2026 24 mins
When your client has diabetes, what does (and doesn’t) Medicare cover? We talk about how diabetes treatments, supplies, and services are covered by the different parts of Medicare so you can help your clients know what to expect. Read the text version Get Connected:

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The Friday Five for July 17, 2026:
  • A New Way to Read Classic Books, Speeches, & Essays
  • What We’ve Been Reading
  • Meta Pulls Instagram Muse Image Feature
  • The Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 9187)
  • ACA Preliminary Rate Filings & What Agents Can Do in the Meantime
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In the insurance industry, if your job begins and ends with meeting clients and selling insurance, you’re missing out on opportunities. In this episode, we’re exploring what empowerment is and how it can help embed you in your community for long-lasting and valuable partnerships. Read the text version 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast!  

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Are your expectations grounded in reality? Or, are you setting yourself up for disappointment? Goals are great, smart goals are even better, but we often equate goals with expectations and wind up frustrated when the two don’t match up. Listen to learn how to avoid the pitfall of unrealistic expectations and the actions you can take instead. Read the text version Get Connected:

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Don’t miss the details on 2027 ACA Certification for the Federal Marketplace and State-Based Exchanges! We cover training deadlines, continuing education creds, and recertification requirements! Read the text version Get Connected:

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July 10, 2026 15 mins
The Friday Five for July 10, 2026:
  • Halfway Through 2026
  • Ritter Insurance Marketing Summits
  • Musings on Artificial Intelligence
  • CDC High Heat & Medication Guidance
  • Scam Targeting Insurance Agents

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Have you ever had a client mistake Medicare and Medicaid (or have you mixed the two up)? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast, we’re comparing, contrasting, and clarifying how these two government-funded programs differ and how they work together! Read the text version Get Connected:

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Did you know that CMS estimates three million Medicare beneficiaries aren’t enrolled in the government’s Medicare Extra Help program but could benefit from it? In this episode of the Agent Survival Guide, we see what this program is and how it can help your clients. Read the text version Get Connected:

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July 2, 2026 4 mins
The 3rd quarter of each year is an essential period of time for preparing yourself. Before the ACA Open Enrollment is upon us, know the details, the dates, and the key prep steps with this episode of the Agent Survival Guide. Read the text version Get Connected:

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July 1, 2026 5 mins
Q3 has arrived and preparations for AEP 2027 are starting. Listen to find out what agents selling Medicare should focus on during this time of year. Read the text version Get Connected:

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The Friday Five for June 26, 2026:
  • Certification Resources for Agents
  • Dunkin & Starbucks Summer Part 2
  • America 250 Semiquincentennial
  • Student Loan Repayment Update
  • Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Demonstration Webinar
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Here are the top five insurance products you should be looking to sell during the Medicare lock-in period. The insurance industry never stops moving. Make sure you know the products to keep your business moving along with it. Read the text version Get Connected:

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Keep track of your AEP prep to-do checklist with help from Ritter's certification resources! Listen to find out how to access AHIP, NABIP, carrier MA and PDP certification, product training details, and more! Read the text version Get Connected:

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The Friday Five for June 19, 2026:
  • Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22
  • Microsoft Teams Location Tracking
  • Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1
  • CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
  • Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions
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Listen as we explore why community-based marketing is becoming more popular and how insurance agents can get started. This strategy is a great way for agents to grow their business just by getting involved in your local community. Read the text version Get Connected:

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This episode of the Agent Survival Guide podcast explores 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans. We’ll break down what they are, how they became 5-star plans, and why you can sell them throughout the year! Read the text version Get Connected:

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June 12, 2026 27 mins
The Friday Five for June 12, 2026:
  • Apple WWDC 2026 Takeaways
  • Instagram Grid Arrangement Feature
  • IntegrityCONNECT Annuities & What’s Coming Soon
  • KFF MA Enrollment Stats & Trends for 2026
  • CMS Medicaid Work Requirements
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June 10, 2026 5 mins
Learn more about the NABIP Medicare Advantage Certification. This program is another way agents can satisfy their Medicare & Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training requirements. Read the text version Get Connected:

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Transform your thinking, transform your insurance business. Find out how daily affirmations can be a gamechanger for your agency and yourself, personally! Read the text version Get Connected:

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Licensed-Only Agents (LOAs) can help scale your insurance agency growth. But are they right for your insurance business? Listen to find out! Read the text version Get Connected:

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