SMS News

SMS' Lead Advantage Pro Draws Industry Attention, Attracts Agents in Record Numbers

When an intended upgrade to Medicare’s Plan Finder website left insurance agents across the country scrambling at the start of their busiest season, Senior Market Sales^® (SMS) quickly provided a solution with two important enhancements to its Lead Advantage Pro^® platform. 

Renowned Economist Roger Ibbotson to Speak in Omaha, Nebraska, at Senior Market Sales Event

Official press release: Roger Ibbotson, an influential economist known for his groundbreaking work on the historical returns of the stock market, will speak on Tuesday, June 4, to insurance and financial planning professionals from across the country at the Senior Market Sales^® (SMS) 2019 Sales Forum in Omaha, Nebraska.

Senior Market Sales Delivers Record-Breaking 2018 Results

Driven by service and technology, Senior Market Sales Inc. experienced record-breaking success in 2018, with significant increases in virtually all lines of business.

Your Pre-AEP Preparation Checklist

The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is coming soon. Are you prepared and equipped? Your SMS Marketing Consultant can help you hit the ground running. Here’s an AEP prep checklist to help you be ready.

Understanding Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs), could be a good way to grow your existing Medicare business. Here are answers to questions commonly asked about D-SNPs. 

What Continued Industry Consolidation Means for Agents

Consolidation has been a trend in the health care industry this year. The health insurance and pharmaceutical industries are drawing closer to each other. What does this mean for Medicare agents? Get some answers.

Income ArchiTech Planning Tool Press Release

Senior Market Sales Releases Income ArchiTech Planning Tool for Financial Advisors, Insurance Agents and Registered Reps 
Technology Features Real-Time Stress Tests, Seamlessly Integrates Tax-Efficient Income Distribution, Social Security Planning and More 

Answers to Commonly Asked Social Media Questions

If you’re thinking about using social media, you probably have questions about how to start. A social media strategist at SMS provided some answers to the questions they’re most frequently asked by agents.

The Need for Speed: Why First Contact Matters For Internet Leads

Being first to contact an Internet lead will dramatically increase the chances of a conversion. 

Dental Swarm: A Great Technique for Selling More Dental Coverage

Increase revenue in 2017 by employing a proven sales technique from SMS — the “dental swarm.”

New, Improved Search Engine for Senior Market Sales Website

Senior Market Sales produces an incredible amount of useful material. The SMS website is home to more than 1,200 blog posts, videos, articles and reports. And we create more every day.

21st Century Cures Act Becomes Law

The 21st Century Cures Act was passed by the House in November and by the Senate in December, and now has been signed into law by President Obama.

SMS Service and Technology Help Make 2016 AEP Season a Success

The 2016 Annual Enrollment Period was record-breaking at Senior Market Sales, Inc. There are record-breaking statistics that help demonstrate how our service and technology helped you during the busiest time of the year.

Factors to Consider During AEP 2016

This year’s Annual Election Period is kicking off, marking the busiest and most important time in our profession. Every year is a little bit different, and 2016’s AEP has a few important factors for consumers to consider.

SeniorMarketSales.com Gets a New Look and Added Functionality

SeniorMarketSales.com gets a new look and added functionality.