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October 10, 202640 min
Content Corner: Spooky Season and All Things Pumpkin
Jeff is back for another Content Corner episode with Sarah! Hear about the newest Content Library series and shareables for the month of October. No tricks – just spooky treats to delight your clients! Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Ways to Keep Trick-or-Treating Safe 5 Spooky Stories for Halloween Best Practices for Using Ritter’s Content Library Content Corner: Fundamentals of Senior Finance Content Library: Cooking for Beginners ft. Jeff Snyder Content Library Homepage Fun Halloween Ways to Get Fit Fun Tricks for Tasty Halloween Treats Ready-Made Marketing for Insurance Agents: Inside the Content Library The Content Library: Content Marketing for Insurance Agents Trick-or-Treating Without Overeating Why Do We Feel Fear? Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Opinions expressed by interview guests are their own and not representative of Ritter Insurance Marketing or Integrity. The Agent Survival Guide Podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
October 9, 202616 min
$90 Rebate for Qualifying Medicare Beneficiaries
The Friday Five for October 9, 2026: 6 Days Until AEP 2027! 2026 Kindle Lineup & Accessories Medicare Advantage Mapped KFF MA Plan Options for CY 2027 $90 Rebate for Qualifying Medicare Beneficiaries Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 📰 Get Field Notes delivered to your inbox! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Ritter Resources 2026 Kindle Lineup & Accessories: “Amazon introduces a completely redesigned Kindle family.” Aboutamazon.com, Amazon, https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/devices/new-kindle-lineup-2026 , Accessed 6 Oct. 2026. Medicare Advantage Mapped: “Every Medicare Advantage plan, mapped for agents.” Windermerefinancial.com, Windermere Financial, https://windermerefinancial.com/medicare-plan-map , Accessed 6 Oct. 2026. KFF MA Plan Options for CY 2027: “The Average Medicare Beneficiary has 28 Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan Options for 2027.” Kff.org, KFF, 1 Oct. 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicare/the-average-medicare-beneficiary-has-28-medicare-advantage-prescription-drug-plan-options-for-2027/ . $90 Rebate for Qualifying Medicare Beneficiaries: “Fact Sheet: 2026 Medicare Costs.” Medicare.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Dec. 2025, www.medicare.gov/publications/11579-medicare-costs.pdf . “Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Medicare Improvement Fund Payments for Seniors.” Whitehouse.gov, The White House, 2 Oct. 2026, https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2026/10/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-announces-medicare-improvement-fund-payments-for-seniors/ . “Medicare Improvement Fund Premium Rebate Frequesntly Asked Questions.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 3 Oct. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-improvement-fund-premium-rebate-frequently-asked-questions . “Medicare Monthly Enrollment.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 23 Sep. 2026, https://data.cms.gov/summary-statistics-on-beneficiary-enrollment/medicare-and-medicaid-reports/medicare-monthly-enrollment . “More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries may get one-time $90 payment – here’s who qualifies.” Cnbc.com, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2026, https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/05/medicare-part-b-beneficiaries-90-payment.html . “The Medicare and Medicaid Improvement Funds: Budgetary History and Projections.” Cbo.gov, Congressional Budget Office, https://www.cbo.gov/publication/59115#_idTextAnchor009 , Accessed 7 Oct. 2026. “Who Qualifies for the New $90 Medicare Part B Rebate?” Kiplinger.com, Kiplinger, 6 Oct. 2026, https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/who-qualifies-for-the-new-medicare-part-b-rebate . Resources: 5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Premiums, Enrollment, and Plan Trends ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow Beyond the Benefits: Navigating Coverage Gaps in 2027 ft. Jameson Keller Getting Started Selling Group Ancillary Benefits ft. Max Ravenelle Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
October 5, 202620 min
Getting Started Selling Group Ancillary Benefits ft. Max Ravenelle
Ever wonder what it would take to branch out into group benefit sales? We did too, and Max Ravenelle, Director of Group Sales at Ritter Insurance Marketing was kind enough to answer the call and Sarah’s questions. Contact Max Ravenelle by email at M.Ravenelle@ShieldsBrokerage.com or call 603-418-0805 to learn more! Additional Episodes Like This One: How to Stay Top of Mind & Build Trust That Drives Growth ft. Bjorn Piltingsrud and Andrew Saksa Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerem & Danica Stover Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Opinions expressed by interview guests are their own and not representative of Ritter Insurance Marketing or Integrity. The Agent Survival Guide Podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
October 2, 2026Episode 73912 min
2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Premiums, Enrollment, and Plan Trends
The Friday Five for October 2, 2026: CMS announces enrollment projections for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D costs, and the general market outlook insurance agents should know about in coverage year 2027. Listen for our takeaways and insight! Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 📰 Get Field Notes – our monthly newsletter – sent directly to your inbox! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow Escaping the Procrastination Station | Monday Motivation How to Stay Top of Mind & Build Trust That Drives Growth ft. Bjorn Piltingsrud and Andrew Saksa Ritter Resources The Part D Cliff & Costs for 2027 References: “2026 MA and Part D Landscape State Fact Sheet.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/files/document/2026-ma-part-d-landscape-state-state-fact-sheet.pdf . Accessed 29 Sep. 2026. “CY2027 Landscape Data.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Sep. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coverage/prescription-drug-coverage . “Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs Expected to Remain Stable in 2026.” CMS.Gov, www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-advantage-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-expected-remain-stable-2026 . Accessed 29 Sep. 2026. “Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Programs Expected to Remain Stable in 2027.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Sep. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/medicare-advantage-medicare-prescription-drug-programs-expected-remain-stable-2027 . “Medicare Advantage in 2026: Enrollment Update and Key Trends.” Kff.org, KFF, 5 Jun 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-in-2026-enrollment-update-and-key-trends/ . “Medicare Part D Enrollment, Premiums, and Cost Sharing in 2026.” Kff.org, KFF, 11 Jun 2026, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-part-d-enrollment-premiums-and-cost-sharing-in-2026/ . “State by State 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Landscape Face Sheet.” Cms.gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 28 Sep. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2027-medicare-advantage-part-d-landscape-state-state-fact-sheets.pdf . Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
October 1, 20266 min
Q4 Medicare Sales Planner
The 4th quarter is here and AEP 2027 is just around the corner! Listen to learn about what agents should focus on in Q4, from important dates to content suggestions for the busy enrollment season. Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the show 📧 Connect with a member of the Ritter Team 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 📰 Get Field Notes – our monthly newsletter – sent directly to your inbox! 💌 Questions? Feedback? Topic suggestions? Email us! ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com Resources: 7 Reasons Clients Switch Medicare Plans During AEP Escaping the Procrastination Station How to Stay Top of Mind & Build Trust That Drives Growth ft. Bjorn Piltingsrud and Andrew Salksa Learn More About IntegrityCONNECT Ritter & Integrity Solutions for Industry Disruption in 2027 Ritter Insurance Marketing Resource Links Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerem & Danica Stover References: “National Day Calendar.” Nationaldaycalendar.Com, National Day Calendar, 5 May 2026, nationaldaycalendar.com/ . Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
September 29, 202634 min
Beyond the Benefits: Navigating Coverage Gaps in 2027 ft. Jameson Keller
Agents can’t control plan or benefit changes, but clients still look to us for help navigating their coverage. Jameson Keller, Chief Commercial Officer at NCD joins Sarah to talk about the challenges facing insurance agents this coming enrollment season. Learn how we can step up to educate ourselves and help our clients address coverage changes. Find NCD Online: Learn More About NCD NCD in Ritter Insurance Marketing’s Certification Center More Episodes Like This One: Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges Insurance Agents Can Generate More Leads with a Referral Marketing Strategy Making Cross‑Selling Less Awkward for Insurance Agents ft. Demetri Simos and Dawn Myers Overcoming Burnout in Insurance Sales ft. Dan Spitale Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities ft. Bobby Nerem & Danica Stover Get Connected with the ASG Podcast & Ritter Insurance Marketing: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Opinions expressed by interview guests are their own and not representative of Ritter Insurance Marketing or Integrity. The Agent Survival Guide Podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
September 25, 202618 min
The Part D Cliff & Costs for 2027
The Friday Five for September 25, 2026: CMS Rebrands ICHRA as CHOICE SCAN Announces Co-Branded Plan Locations CMS Temporary Moratorium on New ACA Agent/Broker Registration The Part D Cliff & Costs for CY 2027 Ritter Summits Recap Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Register for Ritter’s National Summit CMS Rebrands ICHRA as CHOICE: “CMS rebrands ICHRA.” Becker’s Payer Issues, beckerspayer.com, 3 Sep. 2026, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/ichra/cms-rebrands-ichra/ . “Explaining Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs).” Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker, healthsystemtracker.org, 22 Oct 2025, https://www.healthsystemtracker.org/brief/explaining-individual-coverage-health-reimbursement-arrangements-ichras/ . “Growth Trends for ICHRA & QSEHRA Volume Five: 2025-2026.” HRA Council, https://www.hracouncil.org/resources/Documents/2026%20HRA%20Council%20Data%20Report%20-%20PDF%20Version.pdf , Accessed 22 Sep. 2026. “HRA Council Data Report Hub.” HRA Council, hracouncil.org, https://www.hracouncil.org/report , Accessed 22 Sep. 2026. “ICHRAs, a growth opportunity for insurers, face uphill battle.” Healthcare Dive, healthcaredive.com, 8 Apr. 2026, https://www.healthcaredive.com/news/ichras-individual-coverage-health-reimbursement-arrangements-adoption-challenges/816878/ . “ICHRA enrollment nearly triples as Americans shift to ‘cash-for-coverage’ plans.” Benefits Pro, benefitspro.com, 21 Jan. 2026, https://www.benefitspro.com/2026/01/21/ichra-enrollment-nearly-triples-as-americans-shift-to-cash-for-coverage-plans/ . “ICHRA market doubles to 500,000 enrollees: Report.” Becker’s Payer Issues, beckerspayer.com, 12 Aug. 2026, https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/ichra/ichra-market-doubles-to-500000-enrollees-report/ . “Report: ICHRA enrollment triples in 2026.” Christensen Group Insurance, christensengroup.com, 6 Feb. 2026, https://www.christensengroup.com/article/report-ichra-enrollment-triples-in-2026 . “What is the CHOICE Arrangement?” Remodel Health, remodelhealth.com, 3 Sep. 2026, https://remodelhealth.com/blog/what-is-the-choice-arrangement . SCAN Announces Co-Branded Plan Locations: “SCAN and COSTCO Launch Landmark Partnership to Reimagine Healthcare for Older Adults.” Scanhealthplan.com, SCAN Health Plan, 18 Aug. 2026, https://www.scanhealthplan.com/about-scan/press-releases/costco-partnership . “Walmart and Scan to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan.” Scanhealthplan.com, SCAN Health Plan, 16 Sep. 2026, https://www.scanhealthplan.com/about-scan/press-releases/scan-walmart . CMS Temporary Moratorium on New ACA Agent/Broker Registration: “Agent groups speaking out against possible moratorium on new ACA brokers.” Insurance News Net, insurancenewsnet.com, 16 Sep. 2026, https://insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/agent-groups-speaking-out-against-possible-moratorium-on-new-aca-brokers . “Federal Marketplace (FFE and SBE-FP) Anti-Fraud Actions.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cms.gov, 22 Sep. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/federal-marketplace-ffe-sbe-fp-anti-fraud-actions . “Trump Bans New Obamacare Agent Registrations in Latest Limits.” Bloomberg Law, news.bloomerglaw.com, 22 Sep. 2026, https://news.bloomberglaw.com/health-law-and-business/trump-bans-new-obamacare-agent-registrations-in-latest-limits . The Part D Cliff & Costs for CY 2027: “8 Changes Coming to Medicare in 2027.” Kiplinger, Kiplinger.com, 3 Sep. 2026, https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/medicare/changes-coming-to-medicare-in-2027 . “2026 Medicare Part D Bid Information and Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration Parameters.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, cms.gov, 28 Jul. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2026-medicare-part-d-bid-information-and-part-d-premium-stabilization-demonstration-parameters . “Announcement of Calendar Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS.gov, 6 Apr. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2027-announcement.pdf . “CMS’s Decision to End Temporary Subsidies to Medicare’s Stand-Alone Drug Plans Could Mean Larger Premium Increases for Some Beneficiaries Next Year.” KFF, kff.org, 29 Jul. 2026, https://www.kff.org/quick-insights/cmss-decision-to-end-temporary-subsidies-to-medicares-stand-alone-drug-plans-could-mean-larger-premium-increases-for-some-beneficiaries-next-year/ . “How Much Does Medicare Part D Cost?” GoodRx, goodrx.com, https://www.goodrx.com/insurance/medicare/how-much-medicare-part-d-cost , Accessed 22 Sep. 2026. “Medicare Part D 2027 National Average Monthly Bid Amount Information.” Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS.gov, 28 Jul. 2026, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/medicare-part-d-2027-national-average-monthly-bid-amount-information . “Part D Costs on the Rise Due to IRA’s Benefit Redesign.” Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, crfb.org, 5 Aug 2026, https://www.crfb.org/blogs/part-d-costs-rise-due-iras-benefit-redesign . “The Uncertain Future of Medicare Part D and Options for Reform.” American Enterprise Institute, aei.org, 10 Sep. 2026, https://www.aei.org/research-products/report/the-uncertain-future-of-medicare-part-d-and-options-for-reform/ . Resources: 5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow How to Organize a Turning 65 Seminar on a Budget Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
September 11, 202611 min
5 Ways Insurance Agents Should Be Using Ask Integrity
Ready to streamline everyday tasks with Ask Integrity AI? This powerful digital agent was built just for insurance agents. In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we’re digging into the features, where they fit into your business processes, and the prompts to use for best results. Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2027 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections Finding Opportunity Despite Medicare & ACA Market Challenges Get Access to IntegrityConnect Introducing the Integrity Health Plan Learn More About AskIntegrity Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
September 9, 2026Episode 7377 min
Why Trust Is an Insurance Agent's Most Important Non-Renewable Resource
Building a relationship with a client is just like any other relationship—it needs to start with a strong foundation. In this episode of the ASG Podcast, we’re going to be showing you what behaviors a client will appreciate in an agent Read the text version Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: Are You Offering Multiple LTC Insurance Options? Boost Business Selling Hospital Indemnity Insurance Handling Difficult Clients: Tips for Agents How Field Agents Can Differentiate from Call Centers How to Prevent Insurance Agent Negligence How to Retain Insurance Customers Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do's and Don'ts Ritter AEP Reflection Sheet Ritter Follow-Up One Sheet Ritter Follow-Up Guide The Complete Guide to Client Loyalty and Retention Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
September 8, 202627 min
ACA in 2027: CMS Changes, Fraud Prevention & Identity Proofing ft. Arthur Barlow
Arthur Barlow, CEO and President of Compass Insurance Advisors and Founder of the ACA Health Summit joins Sarah to talk about ACA open enrollment changes for 2027. From CMS efforts to fight fraud in the ACA market to the new identity proofing requirements and high-risk applications, this interview is a must-listen for agents preparing for the ACA Open Enrollment Period. Get Connected: 🤝 Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧 Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 📢 Submit a shoutout to be read in a future episode 🎙️ Be a Guest on the ASG Podcast 💌 Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 2027 ACA & Medicare Cost Projections 5 Myths About Selling ACA Health Insurance Plans Compass Insurance Advisors MyChart Medicare Kit Scam New CMS Identity Proofing & Agent Authorization Rules Register for the ACA Health Summit – Use Code ASG40 to get 40% off your ticket price! Turning Life Changes into Sales Opportunities Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel and Bluesky, https://bsky.app/profile/sarahjrueppel.bsky.social Opinions expressed by interview guests are their own and not representative of Ritter Insurance Marketing or Integrity. The Agent Survival Guide Podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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