Insurance is built on more than just products and policies. Your mindset plays a key role in how you show up during the slow season or challenging conversations.

They say to make money you need to spend money, and the insurance industry is no different. Many independent insurance agents earn a living, but you need to pay some upfront costs before that can happen.

Social media is a must for modern insurance marketing and to connect with a new client base. Unlike traditional marketing methods, clients now look to social media to find trusted businesses and more.

Within the world of insurance there are fraternal benefit societies. If you're not familiar with these groups, there are untapped benefits for you and your clients that go way beyond insurance coverage and commissions!

What are agent commissions for Medicare Advantage plans in 2026? What about Part D plan commissions? We've got your answers.

We get it — expanding your product portfolio can sometimes seem like a "why bother?" situation.

After closing a sale, you might think your job is done but not yet! Following up with clients is a critical part of being a successful Medicare sales agent.

Sometimes working in insurance is overwhelming and exhausting. You feel like you're up a creek without a paddle (and there's a crazy thunderstorm throwing you around to boot)!

People have different reasons for entering the insurance industry and, of course, earning a living is one of them. But just how lucrative is selling health insurance?

We talk a lot about levels in the insurance industry. As an independent insurance agent, you get assigned a level in a hierarchy, and so do field marketing organizations (FMOs), like Ritter!

Ever receive a panicked call from someone who turned 65 almost four months ago and doesn't know how to enroll in Medicare? Cue everyone scrambling.

Are you wondering, "Is insurance a good career?" We certainly think it's a rewarding path to pursue.

Life insurance is commonplace in today's society, but that doesn't mean it's commonly understood.

If you work with clients struggling to pay their permanent life insurance premiums, they have options other than letting their policies lapse!