Increase Medicare Supplements Sales: Why You Need to Use the Internet
The U.S. Census Bureau has declared 2030 to be a demographic turning point as all baby boomers will be over 65 years old. It also marks a decade when the aging population will outnumber children – a first in the country’s history. This rise in the number of seniors aging into Medicare creates a bubble of opportunity for the Medicare Supplements industry.
Selling Medicare Supplements (referred to by agents as Med Supps and by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as Medigap) is one of the most lucrative insurance jobs, and it will likely stay that way for years to come. Despite pending policy changes and the continued risk and uncertainty the healthcare sector is facing, the Medigap industry is still worth capitalizing on.
Why? Because by 2035, there will be over 78 million people 65 years old and older in the US, and they will need coverage for services not included in Parts A and B of Original Medicare.
How to Obtain, Qualify, and Contact Insurance Leads Effectively
One of the most challenging things for an insurance agent is finding leads. Even if you know life insurance or any other insurance product inside out, you won’t survive without prospects.
On top of searching for leads, you need to make sure these leads are qualified. It can be difficult, as thousands of agents compete for the attention of a few qualified leads. Getting to these leads before your competitors do is crucial to having a long-term and lucrative career as an insurance agent.
If you're looking to close as many sales as you can, your first few steps should be to look for leads, determine if they qualify as a prospect, and reach out to them properly.
The True Cost of Being A Captive Insurance Agent
In the world of insurance professionals, you can be either a captive agent or an independent agent. Captive agents do not own their book of business, while independent agents own their book of business. It is time to increase your income and return on investment.