Category: Updates
Year-Round Client Growth with These Tools
The Initial Enrollment Period starts three months before a beneficiary’s 65th birthday. April is a great time to begin engaging with those aging into Medicare this summer. Tidewater Management Group offers tools...
How to Set Up Your Facebook Meta Pixel
As insurance agents, a Meta Pixel is crucial for success. With a pixel you can view leads, build audiences, and determine if your advertisements are working. Today, we'll help you set up your pixel, so...
Everything You Need to Know About the T65 Locator
Here’s what you need to know about the T65 Locator, including benefits, features, how to use it for lead generation and what to do with the information once you have...
Fill the Gaps With Hospital Indemnity
Luckily, you do have options to fill the gaps! One option is to obtain additional coverage through a supplemental plan called Hospital Indemnity Insurance. When you combine your MA plan...
QR Codes: A Fresh Marketing Strategy
What is a QR Code? A QR (Quick Response) code is a two-dimensional block patterned code. The code stores and gives instant access to information, once scanned with a smartphone....
Changes and Expansions to SNPs in 2025
What are SNPs? A special kind of care plan exists called a Special Needs Plan (SNP). A SNP is a type of Medicare Advantage plan offered by insurance companies for...
Top Ten Tips From Top Producers
Here's What They Said: "The annual enrollment period is a marathon and not a sprint." – Amanda "Daily activities compound…start with a simple activity, send 5 messages a day…once you...
Novant Health and Blue Cross NC Reach Agreement: Strengthening Access
Blue Cross and Novant Health Reach Agreement Novant Health, one of the largest non-profit hospital systems in North Carolina and the Southeast, plays a vital role in delivering care to...
Wellabe Exiting Medicare Supplement Markets in Select States
New Opportunities with Wellabe Starting February 1, 2025 Wellabe is excited to expand their Medicare Supplement offerings into new markets! Starting February 1, 2025, agents will be able to offer...
CMS Update: 2025 Medicare Part B Premiums and Deductibles
2025 Medicare Part B Premiums & Deductibles: What to Expect As we step into 2025, here’s a quick guide to the updated Medicare Part B costs, designed to help agents...
How to Maximize Your Time to Incorporate Cross-Selling Opportunities During
Here’s how to leverage your extra time and technology for maximum impact: Feel like you're in 3 places at once with the Integrity Technology Suite. By integrating these features into...
CMS issues new MBIs to some beneficiaries
If your client recently received a new MBI, you must provide it on their enrollment form to ensure a smooth enrollment experience. Before enrolling your clients, ask if they received...
Certifications
Carrier Certification Dates and Resources Aetna certifications are now open *AHIP Medicare training is discounted if taken directly through AetnaMedicareProducerCertification.com. (no cost certification option) UnitedHealthcare certifications are now open AHIP...
Compliance Guidelines & Resources
FAQ Always tell the customer I am your first line of defense. If you have any questions or concerns, I should be your first call. That is where I earn...
Integrity announces launch of LifeCENTER platform
Here are some of the big changes coming with the launch of this new innovative technology: Integrity's LifeCENTER platform changes the insurance industry for the better Managing your current life...
Integrity Announces Expansion of Transformational Legacy Safeguard® Turnkey Offerings for all
Integrity Marketing Group, LLC (“Integrity”), a leading distributor of life and health insurance, and provider of wealth management and retirement planning solutions, today announced the company-wide launch of Legacy Safeguard® and its Postseason...
Top Customer Retention Strategies for Insurance Agents in 2024
Here are some of the top strategies to retain your clients: Pick up the phone The first part of retention, in my opinion, is simply doing what you say you're...
CRM for Insurance Agents: Top 8 platforms to utilize in
CRM stands for "Customer relationship management". A CRM is beneficial for you because it can simplify and automate their entire insurance workflow. Basically, the CRM takes away the day-to-day task...
Thanksgiving 2023: A peak at what Tidewater Management Group is
Adam Kirkey, Marketer Adam gets the opportunity to work with agents on a daily basis as a marketer. He is thankful for the opportunity to be there for the agents...
Black Friday for insurance agents: How to take advantage on
Since saving on big deals is important, we have a few ways you can take advantage of Black Friday deals. Save more during Black Friday and reap the benefits later. ...
Learn how to maintain your current Medicare book of business
The key thing to remember is that you want to stay connected to your clients so you can maintain your Medicare book of business. A lot of the time, the...
Medicare insurance agent: How do I get started?
Let's take some time today so we can guide you through the steps for what it takes to become a licensed Medicare insurance agent. If you follow these steps, the...
New PlanEnroll Partnership with Tivity Health’s SilverSneakers Program!
PlanEnroll Partnership SilverSneakers Program: How to get started Questions about PlanEnroll Partnership SilverSneakers Program Get ready to connect with a new audience of Medicare-eligible consumers! Call us at 888-622-9122 with...
Mutual of Omaha Announces Medicare Advantage Plans for this AEP
We are excited to share that Mutual of Omaha — a major brand you know and trust — is announcing Medicare Advantage plans for this AEP! Wellcare and Mutual of Omaha recently...
Scope of Appointment and CMS guidelines
With the use of MedicareCENTER that you have access to as a TMG partner, collecting those SOA's can be done with ease. How do I collect a Scope of Appointment...
What will you gain from our AEP Roadshows?
Learn more from various seasoned licensed insurance agents AEP Roadshows are a great chance to hear from experienced agents. We will have a panel of your peers that will provide...
How to Sell Annuities with Brokers International
Annuity selling process begins with contracting When it comes to selling annuities with Brokers International, the best suggestion for getting started is begin with contracting first. We know we're appointed,...
Annuity Awareness Month
Taking the time to learn about Annuity Awareness Month Here at Tidewater Management Group, we know how important financial planning and security is to your customers. Which is why we...
Recommendations for the best times to post content on social
The times that we recommend are suggestions and it is advisable to check your platform's analytics for other optimal times to post content for your personal social media sites. Facebook...
How a life-changing event led Nick to enter the insurance
Nick Dobrow's first interaction with Mike Newton Nick Dobrow's big push in the insurance field How Nick Dobrow ended up in the insurance industry A tragic personal event changed Nick’s...
