News & Updates

SMS Is Seeking Bilingual Agents to Sell MA & Med Supp

Are you bilingual? SMS is seeking bilingual agents to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement.

Mutual of Omaha Partners With Senior Market Sales® to Launch Single-Sign-On Technology

Mutual of Omaha teams with SMS to give agents selling Med Supp plans a pioneering single-sign-on technology that simplifies the quoting and application process.

We've Simplified the Quoting and Application Process

Mutual of Omaha has teamed with SMS to offer a pioneering single-sign-on technology that simplifies the Medicare Supplement price quoting and application process.

Consumers, Insurance Agents Now Can Get Medicare Plan Price Quotes by Text

Independent insurance agents can show consumers numerous carriers' prices for Med Supp insurance plans using their smartphones with SMS' latest innovation.

Senior Market Sales® Introduces Time-Saving Technology to Medicare Industry

Agents selling Med Supp insurance plans through SMS now can quote and submit applications online in one simple transaction with some carriers.

The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Explained

The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period, which replaces the Open Enrollment Period, is an opportunity for beneficiaries to return to original Medicare.

Know Today's Real Retirement Income Risks

If you think you know the risks to retirement income, think again. 

New Research: Fixed Indexed Annuity Outperforms Bonds, VAs, SPIA for Income

Dr. Pfau and Rex Voegtlin conclude in a new white paper that a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds has a high probability of failure in today’s environment.

Case Study: Driving Appointments With Social Security Planning Seminars

Talk to enough advisors and you’re bound to hear it at some point: seminars are dead. At Senior Market Sales we’ve come up with a better seminar system.

Top 10 Venues for Marketing Special Needs Plans

Looking for ways to boost your Medicare Advantage sales in the “off-season?” You may want to take a look at Dual-Eligibles who qualify for Special Needs Plans.

Income Planning for Today, Tomorrow and 30 Years From Now

Here’s a quick run-down of the retirement risks your clients face and how they’ve changed over the years.

Senior Market Sales® President Wins NeAHU Underwriter of the Year Award

SMS’ president, Jim Summers, has been named “Underwriter of the Year” by the Nebraska Association of Health Underwriters.

College Funding Using Life Insurance

Did you know you can grow your Life insurance business by talking to clients about using Life insurance in the college funding process?

LTC = Living Through Challenges?

As I think about the millions of Americans who have not been educated on long-term care, I wonder if the title “long-term care” should be stated differently.

Getting Media Coverage With Social Security

Social Security is a hot topic in the media, with consumers, with bloggers and on social media. How can advisors stand out and get the media’s attention?