Life & Final Expense Insurance

Your Free Insurance Leads Aren’t Free: How Much Do They Really Cost?

You want freedom in your career and you want to be your own boss, right? That’s why you’re interested in becoming an insurance agent. And you’re not the only one — the insurance agent role is expected to grow 5% by 2029.

Because of the competition, you’ll need a way to score leads. Many insurance agents choose to accept free leads, even if it means smaller commissions. But leads are never free. In addition, leads vary by quality — no matter their price.

And should you buy your leads? Here’s what to know about free insurance leads and how to choose the right option for you.

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Insurance Insights

3 Books Every Independent Insurance Agent Must Read

A recent study shows that most CEOs read one book per week, or around four to five books per month.

These are the movers and shakers in the business world. They’re the ones at the top, leading massive teams and seeing unprecedented growth.

As an independent insurance agent, these are the inventors, ground-breakers, and game-changers to emulate. Whether you’re just breaking into this niche or you’ve been selling policies for years, there’s still so much to learn.

Books can help you get there. Today, we’re sharing three of the best ones to help you excel in your career.

Download the audio version and listen on your lunch break, or go the old-fashioned route and buy a hard copy to keep at your desk. Either way, the lessons you’ll learn within the pages can help you break free from a state of stagnation and excel at your craft in new and exciting ways. 

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Medicare Supplement and Advantage

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Medicare Insurance

By the year 2030, all of the Baby Boomer generation will be age 65 or older.

10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 each day. This means that they become eligible for Medicare and Medicare supplement plans.

There’s never been a better time to get into selling Medicare insurance.

But how do you get started? Starting your own business selling Medicare insurance doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Keep reading for our ultimate guide to getting started selling Medicare today.

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Medicare Supplement and Advantage

A Complete Guide to Medicare Compliance Training

Medicare is a lucrative career for insurance salespeople. This applies whether it’s the only insurance you sell or in addition to other medical options.

The number of people enrolling in Medicare has doubled since 2010. This is because of the over-65 demographic growing rapidly as baby boomers age into retirement.

More than 3,500 Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are available throughout the United States. The 2021 projection is that Medicare Advantage will gain 2 million members this year, totaling 26.5 million beneficiaries. This is an ever-expanding combination of client growth and plan options.

Medicare compliance training is a requirement when selling these policies. This is because your actions impact the Medicare enrollee, the Medicare Program, and the Medicare Trust Fund. The goal is to avoid fraud, waste, and abuse of the system.

If you want to add Medicare to your insurance offerings or make sure you are current, keep reading. We will provide you with Medicare compliance training information and how to become a Medicare salesperson.

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