News & Updates

Medicare Answers: Med Supp options & "Yellow Notices"

This week's Ask Roger deals with two questions involving Medicare Supplements and the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period.

Medicare Answers: Med Supp options & "Yellow Notices"

This week's Medicare Answers deals with two questions involving Medicare Supplements and the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period.

Getting Started With Social Security Planning

Getting started with Social Security planning.

Humana to Launch iPad Enrollment App for Medicare Advantage

Humana has been working on an enrollment tool that will allow Humana agents to enroll MA-PD clients right from their iPad with an electronic signature.

Medicare Answers: Medigap Premiums & Plan F

This week's Medicare Answers has two questions dealing with Medigap premiums and Plan F.

Medicare Answers: Changing Medigap Plans and Guarantee Issue Rights

Other than an insured’s initial guaranteed open enrollment period in a Medigap policy, is there any other time when there are no health questions asked to move to another Medigap policy with a different carrier?

Policy Loans or Withdrawals: What's the Difference?

Cash surrender value could provide clients with options down the road should they need to access it, but how do your clients go about accessing it?

Make Copies, Get Referrals

You can get referrals from clients with just a little extra effort on your part.

Medicare Answers: The Future of Medicare Supplement Insurance in the Wake of the Obama Win

This week's question deals with the future of Medicare Supplement insurance in the wake of the Obama win in the recent election.

Make Magic Happen With Manhattan Life

SMS is proud to announce a new opportunity for Med Supp agents with Manhattan Life Insurance Company, now approved for sale in AL, AZ, IN, MO and OH.

Medicare Answers: Who Pays First, Plan B or Group? Also, the Birthday Rule

This week’s Medicare Answers has two questions. The first deals with who pays first: Part B or a group plan. The second deals with the birthday rule.

Coventry Referral Program Now Includes Medicare Advantage

Coventry’s Referral Program has added Medicare Advantage.

Life Agents Refine Their Sales Skills at Advanced Sales Forum

First annual Advanced Sales Forum offers training and networking opportunities for life insurance agents; gets rave reviews.

Sandy Serves as Reminder for Travelers During Hurricane Season

So what kind of coverage does travel insurance provide against hurricanes? Let's check our most popular plans from Travelex Insurance Services.

What Is AG38?

Effective January 1, 2013, new NAIC Guidelines (AG38) will go into effect. Learn how they'll impact your business.