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Office Hours with Tidewater August Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. Our most valuable asset is time, and I want to make sure we use it well today. Ronnie James Regional...
Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) Season is Coming Soon: 5
As summer winds down, Medicare beneficiaries will soon begin receiving an important document: their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). For many clients, the ANOC is just another piece of mail,...
Annuities 101 Part 2 Recap: Guaranteed Income and Tax-Smart Planning
During our first annuity session, we explored the differences between growth and income annuities and how these strategies can help agents address a variety of retirement-planning goals. We specifically emphasized...
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Get Ready to Sell For AEP: Why Completing Carrier Certifications
As the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) approaches on October 15, most successful agents would agree that preparation is the key to a smooth and productive selling season. One of the...
The GLP-1 Bridge Program: What Agents Should Know and How
As of July 1, eligible Medicare beneficiaries have a new way to access certain GLP-1 medications at reduced costs through the Medicare GLP-1 program. This temporary program was launched by...
Office Hours with Tidewater July Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. We've got a lot to pack in over the next couple of months as we prepare for what looks to...
Annuities 101 Recap: Growth vs. Income Strategies for Better Client
A Tidewater expert recently welcomed a Brokers International annuity specialist to break down one of the most important topics in today's financial landscape: annuities for growth vs. income. The conversation...
5 Small Habits to Build Now for a Stronger AEP
It might feel like there's plenty of time before the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) begins on October 15, but as most experienced agents know, the strongest seasons don't start in...
Annuities 101: Types & How Tidewater Supports Agents
June is Annuity Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating both consumers and agents on the important role annuities can play in building a secure retirement. While often misunderstood, annuities...
Office Hours with Tidewater June Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. Motivation is what starts the engine. Habits are what keep it running. Ronnie James Regional Sales Director, Tidewater Management Group...
What Agents Need to Know About 2027 Medicare Certifications: AHIP
As the 2027 Medicare sales season approaches, insurance agents must prepare early to meet certification requirements and remain compliant. Two major certifications central to that preparation include the AHIP (America’s...
Elevating Client Coverage Through Cross-Selling: Training Recap
We're going to build your package of protection because I'm going to show you what your health insurance covers and what it doesn't...and I have solutions for all those things...
Office Hours with Tidewater May Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. Preparation can help with expectations, so I want to make sure we're doing everything we can at Tidewater to ensure...
Tidewater Helps Agents Stand Out, Get Found, and Grow
When someone hears your name, what do they think of? In today's insurance world, most first impressions don't actually happen in person; they happen online. Prospects Google you, clients share...
Medicarians 2026 Recap: Trends Shaping the Medicare Landscape
Medicarians, the annual gathering of Medicare professionals, was held earlier this week, bringing together thousands of leaders across Medicare, health, wealth, and technology to discuss the future of senior care....
