Get practical tips for marketing, compliance, social media, and carrier products
The TMG Blog
Sign up for Weekly Updates
You will be one of the first agents in the field to get all of the updates on carriers, plans, trainings, and leads.
Featured Posts
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...
All Posts
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...
Multi-Product Strategy: Becoming a One-Stop Shop Agent
Why a One-Shop Approach Matters Today's clients value simplicity. They want one trusted resource - someone who understands their full financial and healthcare picture, not just a single product or...
Grow Engagement on Social Media: For Medicare & Life Agents
Social media plays a vital role in helping businesses connect with clients and grow - and the insurance industry is no exception. For Medicare and life insurance agents, social media...
CMS Proposes Major Medicare Compliance Changes for 2027
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a series of Medicare compliance changes, and they are among the...
OTC Benefits & Food Cards: What Every Agent Should Know
Your role isn't just to help clients choose the right Medicare Advantage plan - it's also about making sure members fully understand the extra benefits available to them. Two of...
Post-AEP Checklist: What Agents Should Do After Enrollment Ends
You did it: AEP is over - and we are proud of you! Another AEP has officially come to a close, and before anything else, the Tidewater team wants to...
Office Hours with Ronnie James December Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "Despite the circumstances we've faced this year, we as a team, you as agents, have endured." Ronnie James Regional Sales...
CMS 2026 Medicare Updates: Costs & Premiums
What's Changing in 2026 and Why It Matters CMS has officially released the Medicare costs and premium updates for 2026. As we inch closer to the new year we're here...
From Logo to Mailbox: How to Build a Brand Clients
At Tidewater, we believe every agent is unique - and that is your greatest differentiator. In a fast-paced market where clients are constantly receiving information, it's not enough to simply...
Office Hours with Ronnie James November Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "There are going to be some things that are going to be changing in our industry, but we want to...
