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The Agent’s Guide to Getting Enrollment Kits Before AEP
As the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) approaches, preparation becomes extremely important. While agents often focus on certifications, training, and client outreach, one critical detail can easily be overlooked: having the...
Office Hours with Tidewater September Recap
For agent use only. This information is subject to change. The moment you quit, you prove the pain was stronger than your purpose. Ronnie James Regional Sales Director, Tidewater Management...
The Integrity Health Plan: Another Advantage for Tidewater Agents
Independent insurance professionals spend their days helping clients protect their health, finances, and future. Yet many agents know that finding affordable, reliable health coverage for themselves and their families can...
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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....
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....
