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  • 2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition

    2016 vs. 2026: The Insurance Edition
    Jan 23 2026
    Is 2026 really the new 2016? Join Sarah as she talks about this internet trend, takes the time machine back to 2016 to compare data, and explains how agents can get in on the fun while it lasts! Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Tips for New Insurance Agents 5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents 2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2 How the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Proposed Rule Could Impact Insurance Agents & Beneficiaries Ritter Can Help You Stay in Touch with Your Clients What Are CMS' Part B Rebatable Drugs for 2026? References: “2016 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_fandj_deductible_amount_for_medigap_high_deductible_options.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. “2016 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-plans/medigap/downloads/cy_2016_oop_limits_-_medigap_plans_k_and_l.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. "2016 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2016-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles-announced. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. “2026 F, G & J Deductible Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/f-g-j-deductible-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. “2026 K & L Out-of-Pocket Limits Announcements.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/medicare/health-drug-plans/medigap/k-l-out-of-pocket-limits-announcements. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. “Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jan. 2026, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2026-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-0. “Marketplace Enrollment, 2014-2025: KFF State Health Facts.” KFF.Org, KFF, www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/marketplace-enrollment/?currentTimeframe=0&sortModel=%7B%22colId%22%3A%22Location%22%2C%22sort%22%3A%22asc%22%7D. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. "Medicare Advantage 2026 Spotlight: A First Look at Plan Offerings." CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 9 Dec. 2025, https://www.kff.org/medicare/medicare-advantage-2026-spotlight-a-first-look-at-plan-offerings/. "Original Medicare Costs in 2016." medicarerights.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicarerights.org/fliers/Original-Medicare/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2016.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. "Original Medicare Costs in 2026." medicareinteractive.org, Medicare Rights Center, https://www.medicareinteractive.org/wp-content/uploads/Original-Medicare-Costs-in-2026.pdf. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    15 min
  • Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum: ACA Metal Tier Levels

    Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum: ACA Metal Tier Levels
    Jan 21 2026
    Get the breakdown of each Affordable Care Act metal tier plan right here!

    Read the text version 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    Questions to Ask Clients Shopping for an ACA Plan

    Selling ACA/Under-65 Health Insurance with Ritter

    The Complete Guide to Selling Affordable Care Act Insurance Plans – FREE eBook Download

    Understanding the ACA Marketplace & Exchanges

    Understanding ACA Plan Metal Tiers PDF - Download

    References:

    “Average Monthly Marketplace Premiums by Metal Tier: KFF State Health Facts.” KFF, 3 Nov. 2025, https://www.kff.org/affordable-care-act/state-indicator/average-marketplace-premiums-by-metal-tier/.

    “Health Plan Categories: Bronze, Silver, Gold, & Platinum.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/choose-a-plan/plans-categories/. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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    5 min
  • What Insurance Agents Need to Know About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program

    What Insurance Agents Need to Know About the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Program
    Jan 19 2026
    Learn more about the Medicare prescription payment plan program. Get the information you need now so you can answer questions from your clients.

    🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.

    Resources:

    The Complete Guide on How to Sell Prescription Drug Plans

    5 Tips for New Insurance Agents

    5 Tips for Seasoned Insurance Agents

    8 Strategies to Prevent Rapid Disenrollments from Medicare Plans

    Medicare Grievances & How Insurance Agents Can (Try To) Prevent Them

    The 2026 Medicare Part D Redesign Changes Agents Should Know

    References:

    “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/medicare-prescription-payment-plan-fact-sheet.pdf Accessed 13 Jan 2026.

    “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part One Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-one-guidance.pdf Accessed 13 Jan 2026.

    “Fact Sheet: Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Final Part Two Guidance.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/files/document/fact-sheet-medicare-prescription-payment-plan-final-part-two-guidance.pdf. Accessed 13 Jan 2026.

    “Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, www.cms.gov/inflation-reduction-act-and-medicare Accessed 13 Jan 2026.

    “Medicare & You Handbook.” Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), www.medicare.gov/medicare-and-you. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

    “Medicare Prescription Payment Plan Details.” Medicare.Gov, CMS, www.medicare.gov/prescription-payment-plan. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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    9 min
  • ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2

    ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2
    Jan 16 2026
    The Friday Five for January 16, 2026: Instagram “Your Algorithm” PersonalizationApple Health+ on the Horizon?Apple Creator StudioACA Subsidy Extension Passes House2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2 Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Instagram “Your Algorithm” Personalization Bell, Karissa. “Instagram wants you to personalize your Reels algorithm for 2026.” Engadget.com, Engadget, 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.engadget.com/social-media/instagram-wants-you-to-personalize-your-reels-algorithm-for-2026-215252736.html. “Introducing a new way to see and control your algorithm.” About.instagram.com, Instagram, 10 Dec. 2025, https://about.instagram.com/blog/announcements/reels-algorithm-control. Hutchinson, Andrew. “Instagram Rolls Out Algorithm Control Option to All English-Speaking Users.” Socialmediatoday.com, Social Media Today, 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/instagram-rolls-out-algorithm-control-option-to-all-english-speaking-users/809524/. Peters, Jay. “Instagram wants to limit hashtag spam.” Theverge.com, The Verge, 18 Dec. 2025, https://www.theverge.com/news/847739/instagram-hashtag-spam-limit. Apple Health+ on the Horizon? Burkhardt, Michael. “Apple Launching ‘Revamped’ Health App Later This Year with These Four Upgrades.” 9to5mac.Com, 9to5Mac, 11 Jan. 2026, 9to5mac.com/2026/01/11/apple-health-new-features-and-overhaul-coming-ios-26-4/. Raspall, David Bernal. “Apple’s Plans for the Health App Leak: A Huge Overhaul Closer than We Think.” Softonic.Com, Softonic, 12 Jan. 2026, en.softonic.com/articles/apple-health-plans-leak. McMahon, Liv. “Apple Turns to Google to Power AI Upgrade for Siri.” Bbc.Com, BBC News, 13 Jan. 2026, www.bbc.com/news/articles/czdqvp2zqezo. Apple Creator Studio “Apple Introduces Apple Creator Studio, an inspiring collection of the most powerful creative apps.” Apple.com, Apple, 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/introducing-apple-creator-studio-an-inspiring-collection-of-creative-apps/. Rossignol, Joe. “Apple Introduces New 'Creator Studio' Bundle of Apps for $129 Per Year.” MacRumors.com, MacRumors, 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/13/apple-creator-studio/. Rossignol, Joe. “These Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive All New Features Without a Subscription.” MacRumors.com, MacRumors, 13 Jan. 2026, https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/13/apple-creator-studio-exclusive-app-features/. ACA Subsidy Extension Passes House Guggenheim, Benjamin, and Mia McCarthy. “ 17 Republicans Vote to Restore Lapsed Obamacare Subsidies.” Politico.Com, Politico, 8 Jan. 2026, www.politico.com/news/2026/01/08/17-republicans-vote-to-restore-lapsed-obamacare-subsidies-00717497. Lillis, Mike, et al. “House Passes 3-Year Extension of ObamaCare Subsidies.” TheHill.Com, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026, thehill.com/homenews/house/5680184-obamacare-tax-credits-bill-passes-house/. Minemyer, Paige. “House Passes ACA Tax Credit Extension, With Support From 17 Republicans.” FierceHealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 12 Jan. 2026, www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/legislators-revive-aca-debate-hill-trump-seeks-meeting-insurers. 2026 ACA Enrollment Snapshot #2 “Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2. “Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 12 Jan. 2026, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2026-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-0. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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    10 min
  • 5 Ways to Generate Medicare Leads

    5 Ways to Generate Medicare Leads
    Jan 14 2026
    Leads are crucial to the success of your insurance business. Take a step outside the box with these creative Medicare lead-generation ideas!

      

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    Resources:

    5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out in a Crowd

    Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents

    Custom Ink

    Field Notes on Partner Marketing Resources

    Shop RitterIM

    The Insurance Agent’s Guide to Establishing Successful Affinity Partnerships

    References:

    Forman-Katz, Naomi. “For National Radio Day, Key Facts about Radio Listeners and the Radio Industry in the U.S.” Pewresearch.Org, Pew Research Center, 17 Aug. 2023, www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2023/08/17/for-national-radio-day-key-facts-about-radio-listeners-and-the-radio-industry-in-the-us/.

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    7 min
  • 6 Ways to Generate ACA Leads

    6 Ways to Generate ACA Leads
    Jan 12 2026
    Expand your Affordable Care Act client base with these six lead generation strategies! Read the text version 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 5 Insurance Marketing Tips to Help Agents Stand Out from the Crowd 5 Types of Content to Share on Social Media Build Your Brand with Community Involvement Ritter Carrier Partners Community Engagement & ACA Marketing Suggestions for Agents How to Better Market Yourself Marketing & Incentives Why Being a Likable Agent Is Good for Your Business References: “Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).” Medicaid.Gov, https://www.medicaid.gov/chip. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “CMS.Gov Enterprise Portal.” Portal.Cms.Gov, https://portal.cms.gov/portal/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “FFM Agent Broker Registration and Termination Status Page.” Data.Healthcare.Gov, https://data.healthcare.gov/ffm_ab_registration_lists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “FAQs for Marketplace Agents and Brokers.” AgentBrokerFaq.Cms.Gov, https://www.agentbrokerfaq.cms.gov/s/article/Where-can-I-update-my-public-facing-agent-broker-profile-information-so-that-consumers-can-find-me-and-request-assistance. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Find Local Help.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/find-local-help/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Get Help Applying & More.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/find-assistance/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Help on Demand: Training and Registration Guide.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Programs-and-Initiatives/Health-Insurance-Marketplaces/Downloads/Help-On-Demand-Training-Registration-Guide.pdf. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Log in or Sign Up.” Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Log in or Sign Up.” LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/home. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Returning Agents’ and Brokers’ Guide to Plan Year 2025 ...” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/returning-agents-and-brokers-guide-marketplace-registration-and-training.pdf. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Shop Health Insurance Overview.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/small-businesses/choose-and-enroll/shop-marketplace-overview/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. “Welcome to the Health Insurance Marketplace®.” HealthCare.Gov, https://www.healthcare.gov/. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025. Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    12 min
  • Ringing in the New Year with CMS

    Ringing in the New Year with CMS
    Jan 9 2026
    The Friday Five for January 9, 2026: Rural Health Transformation Program AllocationsGuarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) ModelGlobal Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) ModelBetter Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth (BALANCE) ModelClear, Accurate, and Actionable Health Care Prices Get Connected: 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Rural Health Transformation Program Allocations: “CMS Announces $50 Billion in Awards to Strengthen Rural Health in All 50 States.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-50-billion-awards-strengthen-rural-health-all-50-states. “CMS Announces Establishment of the Office of Rural Health Transformation.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 29 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announces-establishment-office-rural-health-transformation. “CMS Launches Landmark $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 15 Sep. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-launches-landmark-50-billion-rural-health-transformation-program. Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) Model: “CMS Proposes New Mandatory GUARD Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-new-mandatory-guard-model. “GUARD (Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs) Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guard. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs (GUARD) Model.” Federalregister.Gov, U.S. Government, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23705/guarding-us-medicare-against-rising-drug-costs-guard-model. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model: “CMS Proposes New Mandatory GLOBE Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 21 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-proposes-new-mandatory-globe-model. “Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing (GLOBE) Model.” Federalregister.Gov, U.S. Government, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23702/global-benchmark-for-efficient-drug-pricing-globe-model. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. “GLOBE (Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing) Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/globe. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth (BALANCE) Model: “BALANCE (Better Approaches to Lifestyle and Nutrition for Comprehensive hEalth) Model.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/balance. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. “CMS Launches Voluntary Model to Expand Access to Life-Changing Medicines, Promote Healthier Living.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 23 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-launches-voluntary-model-expand-access-life-changing-medicines-promote-healthier-living. How the BALANCE Model Will Help Medicare Part D & Medicaid Enrollees Access GLP-1s Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Launching Payment Model to Boost Access to GLP-1s in Medicaid, Part D.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 24 Dec. 2025, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-launching-payment-model-boost-access-glp-1s-medicaid-part-d. Clear, Accurate, and Actionable Health Care Prices: Minemyer, Paige. “CMS Proposes Updates to Price Transparency Regs to Make Data More Accessible, Usable.” Fiercehealthcare.Com, Fierce Healthcare, 19 Dec. 2025, https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/regulatory/cms-proposes-updates-price-transparency-regs-make-data-more-accessible-usable. “Transparency in Coverage.” Federalregister.Gov, U.S. Government, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/23/2025-23693/transparency-in-coverage. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026. “Transparency in Coverage Proposed Rule (CMS 9882-P).” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 19 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/transparency-coverage-proposed-rule-cms-9882-p “Trump Administration Proposes Significant Updates to Disclosure Requirements to Make Health Care Prices Clear, Accurate, and Actionable for Americans.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 19 Dec. 2025, https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/...
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    17 min
  • Why Gen Z is a Good Fit For Selling Insurance

    Why Gen Z is a Good Fit For Selling Insurance
    Jan 7 2026
    Discover all the reasons why we think Gen Z is a great match for the insurance industry! Read the text version 🤝Register with Ritter Insurance Marketing – the FMO that powers the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! 📧Connect with the Ritter Insurance Marketing Sales Team Near You! 💌Send feedback, questions, and topic suggestions to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail. Resources: 4 Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency 10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents Developing Power Habits ft. Dr. Noah St. John The Difference Between Captive & Independent Agents The Difference Between Medicare & Medicaid Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales References: McAllister, Sean. “How is Gen Z changing the workplace?” Zurich.Com, https://www.zurich.com/media/magazine/2022/how-will-gen-z-change-the-future-of-work . Accessed 10 Dec. 2025. Veltheim, Hanna. “Pandemic’s Impact on the Young: Generation Z and Growing up in the Middle of Covid-19.” Futures Platform, Futures Platform, 28 Nov. 2024, https://www.futuresplatform.com/blog/pandemics-impact-generation-z. Hall, Rebecca. “Recruiting Gen Z: Understanding What Matters.” Imercer, https://www.imercer.com/articleinsights/Attracting-new-graduates-and-Gen-Z-with-the-right-pay-and-perks. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025. Wells, Andrea. “Young Agents Survey: The next Generation Steps Up.” Insurance Journal, 22 Apr. 2015, https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/coverstory/2015/04/20/364399.htm. “The Average Length of a Job by Generation: A Look at Workforce Trends.” Sudina Search, LinkedIn, 19 Feb. 2025, https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/average-length-job-generation-look-workforce-trends-sudina-search-r4wqf#:~:text=Studies_indicate_that_Gen_Z,and_alignment_with_personal_values. Robinson, Bryan. “The Gen Z Mindset Graduates Bring to the Workplace in 2025.” Forbes, Forbes Magazine, 27 Apr. 2025, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2025/04/26/the-gen-z-mindset-graduates-bring-to-the-workplace-in-2025/. Wilson, Heather H. “The Insurance Industry’s Talent Crunch: Attracting and Retaining Gen Z.” Insurance Journal, 24 Mar. 2025, https://www.insurancejournal.com/magazines/mag-features/2025/03/24/816425.htm . Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/ Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.
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    7 min