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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...
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20 Years of Tidewater: Built by People, Driven By Purpose
Twenty years ago, Tidewater Management Group was founded with a vision - to create something meaningful. What's been built since then is more than a company. It's a community. While...
Medicare Agent Q&A: March Office Hours Insights on Commissions &
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. Our March Office Hours call sparked great discussion, with agents asking thoughtful questions about Medicare commissions, carrier updates, and diversification strategies....
Office Hours with Tidewater March Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "I hope you've got a pen handy - we're going to give out a lot of information." Ronnie James Regional...
Tidewater Technology Drives Results: Training Takeaways
"This platform is truly designed to help save you time and sell more." Anna Patrick Technology Expert, Integrity Marketing Group We had the opportunity to host a powerful technology training...
Inside AEP: Key Takeaways for Agents and What’s Ahead for
The 2026 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) will go down as one of the most disruptive in the program's history. Benefit cuts, market exists, shifting plan designs, and competition led...
Understanding the 2027 ACA Proposed Rule: What it Means for
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) just released the HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for the...
Heart Month: The Ideal Time for Cancer, Heart Attack &
February is American Heart Month, a time we're all encouraged to focus on heart health, prevention, and long-term wellness. For insurance agents, it's also a great time to revisit how...
Office Hours with Tidewater February Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "Trying to do this by yourself is going to be an impossibility. We need each other. We're all better together....
8 Questions Every Agent Should Be Asking and Why They
The most successful life and health insurance agents understand that their role goes beyond closing a sale. Insurance is about protection, trust, and advocacy. When agents lead conversations with thoughtful,...
7 Essential Tools Every Agent Needs to Compete – All
Today's insurance market is more competitive and more digital than ever before. Agents are expected to move faster, stay compliant, communicate clearly, and deliver a seamless experience to prospects and...
Office Hours with Ronnie James January Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "2026 is the year for agents to pivot, evolve, and position themselves as a full-service advisor who protects clients." Ronnie...
2026 Prep: Win Q1 with a Smarter Marketing Strategy
The start of a new year opens the door to fresh opportunities - but what you do in Q1 can shape your results for the rest of 2026. Now that...
