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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...
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...
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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....
The 2027 CMS Final Rule: What Medicare Agents Need to
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2027 Medicare Advantage & Part D Final Rule, and...
Office Hours with Tidewater April Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. "The industry is a mixed bag, but we'll make the most of it - the good thing is, agents always...
Q1 Wrap-Up for Agents: What’s Ending and What’s Next
As we head into the final days of March, agents need to pause, assess, and act. Tuesday, March 31, marks the close of a few Q1 opportunities - but it...
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...
