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New Hire Continues Local Market Expansion Plans into DC/MD/VA/DE/PA/WV

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NMO GarityAdvantage Agencies Welcomes Medicare Insurance Veteran Victoria Bailey as National Director of Training and Sales for Mid-Atlantic Region.

July 9, 2019 – National Marketing Organization GarityAdvantage Agencies welcomes Victoria Bailey as the National Director of Training and Sales in charge of expanding Garity’s unique hands-on agent service model, as well as creating and implementing enhanced training for agents nationwide.
 
Victoria brings over 10 years of Senior Market experience to the role, including positions with two of the top Medicare carriers in the market, as both a Sales Manager and Trainer. She also brings extensive field experience to the job, having been a top producer with several senior sales organizations.
 
Bailey is uniquely qualilfied for providing independent insurance agents in the region with the product insight, sales processes and market knowledge they will need to be successful in the senior marketplace. Brian Garity, President says, “ We are thrilled to find a person with Victoria’s depth of knowledge and experience and we know she will propel our expansion into the mid-atlantic region into high gear. Victoria is a great trainer and as a former agent herself, she has genuine appreciation for what our brokers do every day”.
Victoria’s experience includes:
  • 10 years in the Senior Market
  • Worked for top 2 Medicare carriers in the country
  • Sales Management for both internal and external distribution
  • Sales trainer for both new and existing agents
Look for these enhancements:
  • Live, local, year round presence in market
  • Increased training opportunities
  • New products
  • Hands on support in lead generation and sales process

About GarityAdvantage Agencies

GarityAdvantage Agencies is a national field marketing organization specializing in the senior market offering independent brokers a broad portfolio of senior products from top carriers combined with a diverse menu of innovative sales and marketing tools, attractive lead programs, and helpful support services designed to support their selling efforts.

 

Contact Victoria:

Victoria Bailey
National Director of Training/Sales, Mid-Atlantic Region
GarityAdvantage Agencies
O: 800-234-9488 ext. 1477
M: 703-382-1948

Get Ready for MACRA 2020

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MACRA Podcast

Now You Can Learn On-the-Go with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Podcasts! They’ve gathered a group of industry experts who are ready to keep you current on Medicare’s hottest topics. The Anthem Experts will help you understand how new trends, benefits and rules could impact your clients and prospects.

The first topic features Anthem Experts Rhonda Clark – Vice President of Medicare Sales and Cindy Keaton – Staff Vice President of Product Development. They’ll discuss MACRA 2020 and its potential impact on your current Medicare Supplement members and future sales.

Just follow this link to get started!

For more information on this exciting news, contact our Broker Support Team at
brokersupport@garityadvantage.com or call 800-234-9488.
Not contracted with Anthem?

Get Mobile and do more

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Get Mobile and do more for your clients and prospects.
Use these mobile apps to make sales.

Make sure you have both of these great apps and have information at your fingertips to help you close sales.

Senior Market Quote Engine
Access this powerful tool to quote and compare Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Final Expense, Hospital Indemnity and Dental all from your computer, tablet or phone. Compare rates and benefits, combine quotes for multiple product types and click to apply (for most carriers). Get the app! 		Quote Engine
What's Covered App Medicare’s “What’s Covered” App
Once you’ve downloaded the GarityAdvantage Quote Engine, your next step should be to download Medicare’s new “What’s Covered” mobile app to learn what items and services are covered, how to get covered benefits, and basic cost information. Get the app!

GarityAdvantage Agencies

Contact Us: 800-234-9488

Meet the FMO that stands out in the crowd

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Did your FMO Earn Their Override This AEP?
As an independent insurance agent, the new year is a great time to ask yourself:
  • Has my FMO delivered the tools and services I need to help me sell more?
  • Do I have the personal relationship with their back office team when I need to get my questions answered quickly and accurately?
  • Have they done enough to keep me up-to-date on the latest products and industry trends?
  • Do they have my back with the carriers?
  • Do they even know who I am???
If you said “No” to any of the above or are now just plain curious… come join me at one of our upcoming Georgia and South Carolina Luncheon meetups and learn more about GarityAdvantage and why you want us in your corner. I’ll share details on what makes our FMO so different and how we can help you do more in the Georgia and South Carolina Medicare markets.
Plus – Lunch is on me!
Simply RSVP below to confirm a seat at the meeting date & time most convenient to you. If you cannot attend, RSVP as “contact me” and I will reach out for a one-on-one discussion.
January Meetings
Golden Corral
2025 Market Place Blvd.
Cumming, GA 30041
Golden Corral
4020 Highway 20
Buford, GA 30518
Golden Corral
700 Barrett Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Golden Corral
1505 Manchester Expressway
Columbus, GA 31904
Golden Corral
4704 Presidential Parkway
Macon, GA 31206
February Meetings
Golden Corral
3867 Highway 138
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Golden Corral
6975 Douglas Boulevard
Douglasville, GA 30135
Golden Corral
1350 Hwy 138 NE
Conyers, GA 30013
Golden Corral
3546 Clemson Blvd.
Anderson, SC 29621
I look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Bob
Bob Mager
Director of Sales, GA & Southeast Region
GarityAdvantage Agency
678-920-0633

 

2018 Recap: Did you catch it all?

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Fireworks“New” was the word of the year in 2018! See what we added!

New Online Tools

As our world becomes more connected and mobile, we understand our agents need access to tools from the road. In 2018, we beefed up our online offerings from our Senior Market Quote Engine to Online Contracting to multiple Lead Programs and more!

New Medicare Advantage Carriers

We added several Medicare Advantage Carriers this year so our agents will always have the best options for their clients at their fingertips. A great portfolio is a broad portfolio. See who we added…

New Team Members

The more we grow, the better we can service our agents. In 2018, we added four new staff members and created a new department dedicated to broker support. Read more here…

In addition to our NEW offerings, we’ve substantially expanded both our live events and virtual webcasts in 2018 to help train more brokers on key products, critical sales and marketing strategies. We also hosted a number of casual Broker Networking/Appreciation Events and more Lead Calling Nights than ever!

See the full year in review on our website.

We are already busy planning to provide even more new and exciting agent services in 2019! Stay tuned!

Cross-Selling Incentive Challenge Leaderboard Fourth Quarter 2018

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Cross Selling

Don’t forget the Garity 4th Quarter Cross-Selling Challenge is still ON until the end of the year! 

Who is in the running to earn our $100 incentive??? There are quite a few vying for the prize – and, in fact, some agents are killing it!

Here are some current stats as of last week – names have been changed to protect the innocent…Cross selling 2

Ed in CT – went like gangbusters throughout AEP and sold 20 GTL Hospital Indemnity Plans to 20 Medicare Advantage Clients – he is already at a $200 bonus… can he make it to $300? Plus, he’ll be earning additional bonuses and rewards from carriers – GTL, Anthem, and AARP

John in Maine – doubled his sales by adding 11 Ameritas Dental Plans to 11 of his new Medicare Advantage Plan sales – $100 Bonus

Louise in Virginia – contacted all of her existing clients last fall about final expense, and sold 10 Americo Final Expense Cases to her existing Med Supp Clients. 10 Cross Sold Cases – – $100 Bonus!

Mike in Massachusetts – Caught the GTL Wave and sold 22 Hospital Indemnity Plans to 22 Medicare Advantage clients! Earned big bucks from GTL and Garity! $200 Garity Bonus Plus $550 from GTL = $750 total

There is still time to earn your

$100+ Cross-Selling Bonus

Get Started Today!

Miss the Cross-Selling Challenge Announcement? View the details here

 

Did you know, December is Med Supp Month! Circle back and cross-sell ancillary product.

Hot New Product Alert!

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GerberLife

Whole Life Insurance for Adults 50 to 80 Years Old
Introducing, Gerber Life Insurance’s brand new Simplified Senior Life Insurance. Help your clients protect the future with the whole life insurance specifically designed for Seniors.
Simplified Senior Life Insurance offers up to $100,000 in coverage to clients, age 50 to 80 years old, who want to add to the coverage they already have, or buy their first life insurance policy. Helping your clients find peace of
mind.
Product Highlights:
  • Whole Life – Immediate Death Benefit
  • Simplified Issue (not to be confused with the longstanding Guaranteed Issue Product)
  • Coverage Amounts: Minimum $25,000 / Maximum $100,000
  • Medical Exam not required for ages 70 and under
  • Download the Gerber Life “Agent Zone” mobile app to get rates – available on your device’s App Store
  • Download the Product Reference Guide
  • Consumer Brochure
*Please note: Gerber Life Insurance is approved in all states except New York.
Start selling now to participate in the Cross-Selling Incentive Program running through December 31st. Details…
Then, stay tuned for a brand new Gerber Life Incentive Program coming in January. Watch your email for details!
Contact me for more information.
Jane Feit
Ancillary Products Manager
800-234-9488
jfeit@garityadvantage.com

Selling CarePartners of Connecticut just got easier!

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CCheck out and use CarePartners of Connecticut’s new Consumer Video explaining their groundbreaking Circle of Care concept in your next client meeting.

CarePartners of Connecticut’s Circle of Care is designed to provide your clients with better access to health care, service, information, and outcomes. This video provides a simple, easy to understand explanation of how the Circle of Care works, how your client’s PCP takes on the role of care coordinator and how all those in their circle – specialists, imaging centers, hospitals, and diagnostic labs – work hand-in-hand with the same consistent focus on ensuring healthy outcomes.
Download the video or copy the link to play during your next appointment.
If you have any questions or need help, please contact us.

Anthem Med Supp Bonus Program Details

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Anthem Med Supp Bonus Program Details

Now YOU have a new opportunity to earn even more on EVERY Medicare Supplement Plan you SELL!
 
New, short-term incentives have just been announced for brokers who sell our Medicare Supplement plans! Don’t miss out on this limited time opportunity to earn more when you sell Anthem Blue Cross Blue and Shield Medicare Supplement plans with 12/1/2018 or 1/1/2019 effective dates!*

More reasons to sell Anthem:
 
Your current and prospective clients can benefit from these money-saving options on every Anthem plan:
 
  • A 5% discount on each policy if there is more than one Medicare Supplement policy written in a household with a coverage date of June 1,2010 or after.
  • Receive $2 off their monthly premium simply by enrolling in automatic electronic premium payments – a savings of $24 annually. Save $48 by paying their premium for the entire year.
  • There’s even greater savings for your clients when you help them combine discounts (based on eligibility).
Find Out How it Works
So don’t wait! It’s time to take advantage of this limited time opportunity to make more money selling Anthem Medicare Supplement Plans!
 
Get all the details, contracting and certification links on our website or call us!
 
GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

Aetna Georgia

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Aetna Georgia

Aetna is hitting their stride this AEP with a Medicare Advantage plan that offers more benefits to seniors than ever before. If you are not currently selling Aetna, you should consider getting on board as soon as possible!

Features and Benefits of their 2019 plans include:
 
  • 14 New Expansion Counties, Plans in 101 total counties
  • Zero Premium Essential PPO plan (celebrating its 12th year) now in over 60 counties
  • Low Co-pays: $5 PCP, $35 Specialists, $285/days 1-7
  • Post-Acute Meals: 14 delivered to your home, after hospital stay
  • Up to $60 quarterly OTC Benefit
  • $0 Tier 1 drugs, up to 90 via mail order
  • Robust Comprehensive Dental allowance–up to $1500 and includes dentures and implants
  • $250 Eye-wear allowance
  • Zero cost life station personal response system with fall detection on select plans
  • Silver Sneakers at zero cost
  • Traveler Portability on ALL Aetna plans
Request a Contract

Never Go It Alone

Every journey needs a good navigator. The team at GarityAdvantage is now here in Georgia and will help guide your path to success. We partner with you, every step of the way, including:
  • Contracting and certification
  • Product and sales training
  • Marketing and lead generation
  • Application submission and processing
  • Commission tracking and payment
And, with local leadership, to guide that process, you won’t be left alone and without a compass.
Contact me today to learn more about how we can help you achieve your day to day goals and your long term success OR request contracting here for Aetna or one of the many carriers we represent.
 
Bob Mager
Director of Sales, GA & Southeast Region
GarityAdvantage Agency
678-920-0633

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