Senior Market

Are you thinking about Selling Medicare?

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Are you thinking about selling Medicare or know someone who is?

Webcast

Research shows that 80 million people will become Medicare-eligible over the next 20 years, making Medicare one of the fastest growing markets for enterprising agents.

Whether you’re a seasoned life/health or P&C broker tired of fielding Medicare questions from your existing clients with no reward, a financial planner feeling like you’re only telling half the story to your retiring clients or a hungry new agent looking for a product line that pays top dollar commissions year after year, the Medicare market is proven for growth and open to sales professionals of all backgrounds

Webcast: Making the Move to Medicare
Hosted by Victoria Bailey, National VP of Sales
Tuesday, March 16th | 1PM – 2PM EDT
RSVP NOW

Join us for this insightful 1-hour webinar designed to help you get up to speed on the Medicare opportunity including:

  • Understanding the A,B,C,D’s of Medicare
  • How to build a $100,000 renewable income stream in 4 years or less
  • What it takes to get ready to sell
  • How to leverage your existing client base as a goldmine for Medicare referrals
  • Finding the best ways to integrate Medicare products into your portfolio
  • How GarityAdvantage supports your path to success with leads, training, technology and more!

With 11,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day for at least another decade, it’s apparent that the Medicare market will continue its tremendous growth for the foreseeable future. There is no time like the present to get involved! Tune in and find out how to get started.

SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, March 23rd at 1PM EST:
The Virtual Sales Process

Tuesday, March 30th at 1PM EST:
Medicare Selling 101

Watch your emails or check our event calendar – more to come!

Questions?

Contact a Sales Support Specialist
GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

GarityAdvantage

Did you know… GarityAdvantage provides contracted agents with no-cost and co-op lead programs, live and virtual training, personalized marketing collateral, client retention programs, a virtual selling platform and a knowledgeable team to help you every step of the way.  Be sure to request your contracting today to gain access to these valuable marketing tools – plus all the service and support.

Webcast: Selling Medicare FACE-TO-FACE

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Tips to use before, during and after each sales call

Face-toFace

Are you getting the most out of your sales calls?  Join Victoria Bailey, GarityAdvantage VP of Sales and Training, as she walks you through the steps needed to maximize every Face-to-Face meeting – with tips to use before, during and after each sales call.
  • How to prepare in the days leading up to the appointment
  • Setting the right expectations
  • Knowing the do’s and don’t to a compliant sale
  • Closing with confidence
  • Don’t forget about referrals!
  • Ensuring success with the right post-meeting follow-up

Featuring access to:

A Live Face-to-Face Demonstration

Pull up a seat and experience an interactive meeting between Victoria and a Medicare-eligible prospect!
Register

Appointmen

Webcast: Selling Medicare FACE-TO-FACE

Tuesday, March 9th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
REGISTER

SAVE THE DATE!

Tuesday, March 23rd at 1PM EST:
The Virtual Sales Process

Watch your emails or check our event calendar – more to come!

WHY GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers. We approach our role with brokers a bit differently than our competitors – as we provide local market teams to work with you side-by-side to ensure you succeed. This allows us to actively develop targeted lead programs and in-market opportunities to help you prospect and sell.  Throughout the year we deliver personalized training, ongoing marketing assistance and co-op funding to support your specific needs.  We also offer the latest tech tools to help manage your business including efficient lead calling tools, an agent dashboard, a CRM and our Medicare-Select-a-Plan virtual quote and enrollment platform.  Rounding out our support is a back office team helping you every step of the way with contracting, commissions, enrollments and compliance.  Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it!  Call us today to learn more!

Contact us if you have any questions.

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

 

Tricia Koteras, CLU Joins GarityAdvantage

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Medicare Insurance Veteran to Expand and Strengthen Broker Recruitment

GarityAdvantage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tricia Koteras, CLU Joins GarityAdvantage as Regional Territory Manager for Western States

Medicare Insurance Veteran to Expand and Strengthen Broker Recruitment and Development Activities in the West.

Los Angeles, CA, December 22, 2020 – National Marketing Organization GarityAdvantage Agencies announces and welcomes Tricia Koteras, CLU as Regional Territory Manager for western states.  Ms. Koteras will be responsible for expanding Garity’s unique hands-on broker service model to independent insurance agents/agencies focused on Medicare across the West.


Tricia Koteras, CLU

With well over a decade of sales agent development, support and service experience for several regional and national Medicare carriers such as UHC, Humana, SCAN and Molina Healthcare, Koteras is uniquely positioned to provide independent insurance agents/agencies in the region with the product insight and market knowledge they will need to be successful in the senior marketplace. Koteras said, “Joining the Garity team is an exciting opportunity for me. After devoting years to the carrier side of the business, it is exciting to work for an NMO with a real dedication to their agents in the field.  Their blend of training, technology, marketing and overall agent support has been driving tremendous growth for GarityAdvantage and providing a clear path to Medicare success for the producers they serve.  I am looking forward to bringing that level of service to brokers across the West.”

GarityAdvantage represents major carriers in the Medicare Advantage market including Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Cigna, UHC and WellCare.  Koteras will be charged with recruiting, training and supporting motivated agents/agencies to contract with the carriers GarityAdvantage represents to help them drive their senior market sales.

This important team expansion solidifies GarityAdvantage’s commitment to expanding their team of independent brokers operating throughout the western region. GarityAdvantage President Brian Garity expressed confidence that Koteras is ready to take on this challenging role, saying: “The hiring of Tricia corresponds with our company’s business growth strategy to deliver Medicare expertise through a high-touch, local service model to producers in key markets in the West. Bringing aboard an experienced industry veteran like Tricia to lead the charge sends a clear message to agents in the region that we are here to help you succeed.”

About GarityAdvantage Agencies

GarityAdvantage Agencies is a national field marketing organization (NMO) specializing in the senior market. They work with over 2,500 independent insurance brokers across the country to distribute a broad portfolio of Medicare and senior products from top carriers combining a diverse menu of innovative sales and marketing tools, virtual selling technologies, attractive lead programs, co-op marketing, virtual and face to face training, and a wealth of high touch support services all designed to help their brokers succeed.

For more information, please contact:

Tricia Koteras, CLU

GarityAdvantage Agencies

(562) 704-9311 PST

tkoteras@garityadvantage.com

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488

Thinking about selling Medicare? [Webcast]

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Are you thinking about selling Medicare or know someone who is?

Webcast

Research shows that 80 million people will become Medicare-eligible over the next 20 years, making Medicare one of the fastest growing markets for enterprising agents.

Whether you’re a seasoned life/health or P&C broker tired of fielding Medicare questions from your existing clients with no reward, a financial planner feeling like you’re only telling half the story to your retiring clients or a hungry new agent looking for a product line that pays top dollar commissions year after year, the Medicare market is proven for growth and open to sales professionals of all backgrounds

Webcast: 
Making the Move to Medicare
Hosted by Victoria Bailey, Director of Training
Tuesday, February 9th | 11AM – 12PM
RSVP NOW
Join us for this insightful 1-hour webinar designed to help you get up to speed on the Medicare opportunity including:

  • Understanding the A,B,C,D’s of Medicare
  • How to build a $100,000 renewable income stream in 4 years or less
  • What it takes to get ready to sell
  • How to leverage your existing client base as a goldmine for Medicare referrals
  • Finding the best ways to integrate Medicare products into your portfolio
  • How GarityAdvantage supports your path to success with leads, training, technology and more!
With 11,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day for at least another decade, it’s apparent that the Medicare market will continue its tremendous growth for the foreseeable future. There is no time like the present to get involved! Tune in and find out how to get started.

Questions?

Contact a Sales Support Specialist
GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488


GarityAdvantage

Add Lasso’s Medicare MSA plan this AEP – WEBCAST

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So many reasons to contract and certify with Lasso Healthcare MSA.

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What is Lasso Healthcare’s Medical Savings Account?

It is a high deductible Medicare Advantage plan PLUS
a special Medical Savings Account.  It combines the value of an MA plan―including $0 premium, no network, no referrals―with the awesome saving power of a Medical Savings Account to give members money and control of their own care.

So many reasons to contract and certify with Lasso Healthcare MSA.

Request yours today.
GET CONTRACTED

Want to Learn More?

Join Victoria Bailey, GarityAdvantage’s National Director of Training and Director for Mid-Atlantic Region, as she drills down deep into Lasso Healthcare’s MSA to help you understand:

  • How it works
  • Who will buy it
  • When to offer it
  • Why MSA now.


Learn More

Mid-Atlantic Markets:

Tuesday, October 6th
11AM – 12PM
REGISTER

National Training:

Thursday, October 8th
11AM – 12PM
REGISTER

Contact your Garity Sales Team if you have any questions.

GarityAdvantage Agencies
800-234-9488
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CAPITAL REGION MEDICARE AGENTS

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Learn about product details from the carrier rep


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CALLING ALL CAPITAL REGION MEDICARE AGENTS!

Are you working with the local carrier that’s been serving New Yorkers for more than 80 years? Here’s your chance to learn why you should add EMBLEM HEALTH to your portfolio!

EMBLEM CAPITAL REGION HIGHLIGHTS
  • NEW! VIP Solutions and Dual plans
  • VIP Part B Saver HMO
  • VIP $0 Premium Rx Saver HMO ideal for EPIC qualifiers
  • Competitive VIP “Go” HMO-POS plan with flat co-pay for outpatient surgery
  • Comprehensive Dental available with no dollar limit
  • Dual plan with rich extra benefits, including dental, hearing aids, OTC and acupuncture
  • Preferred Pharmacy Network that includes some of the nation’s leading retailers

Webcast: EmblemHealth and the Capital Region Medicare Market

Tuesday, September 1st, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
REGISTER

Join GarityAdvantage and Emblem to learn how easy it is to add this hometown carrier to your portfolio. With our brand of excellent back office support, you’ll be selling in no time! 

Who is GarityAdvantage?

GarityAdvantage is a National Marketing Organization (NMO) for the top local, regional and national Medicare carriers.

GarityAdvantage

We support our brokers with personalized training, unlimited co-op marketing dollars, no-cost leads during AEP and exceptional support throughout the year. Plus, all broker commissions are paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it! 

Contact your Sales Team at GarityAdvantage if you have any questions:

Susan Young
Senior Territory Manager, ME/NH/VT/Upstate NY
800-234-9488
Email

Christina Comerford
Sales Support Specialist
800-234-9488
Email

Webcast: Making the Leap to Medicare for VT Agents

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Get the back office support you’ve always dreamed of while running your own business!

WellCare First Look 2021

Attention Vermont Brokers 

Make the leap to a successful Medicare sales career by working with a National Marketing Organization (NMO) that has the tools and support you need succeed!

Join us for a half-hour webcast on Wednesday, August 26th at 3pm to learn how you can build and grow your Medicare business leveraging the unmatched services from GarityAdvantage and get a ‘First Look’ at UnitedHealthcare’s 2021 plans for the Vermont market.


Webcast: Making the Leap to Medicare

Wednesday, August 26th, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
REGISTER

WHY GarityAdvantage?

As a the largest Medicare NMO in the northeast, GarityAdvantage is uniquely positioned to help you succeed.
  • Access to all of the National carriers, including United Healthcare
  • Top CMS broker commissions paid directly to you. You get the whole pie, not just a piece of it!
  • Personalized training – live and virtual options available
  • Access to our ALL NEW multi-carrier Virtual Enrollment platform
  • 50/50 co-op marketing dollars – unlimited for successful strategies
  • Marketing collateral – customized for you
  • Complimentary leads and retention programs during AEP
  • Exceptional support throughout the year

Plus Get a Sneak Peek of 2021 UHC plans 

On the Webcast, we will review UHC’s 2021 plans including details on benefits, pricing, networks and more—including changes to UHC’s successful DSNP ‘look alike’ plan, Assure PPO.

Get Contracted TODAY!

Got Questions?

Request a Contract

Can’t make it or just curious about adding Medicare to your practice?
Call Susan Young for details.

Susan Young
Senior Territory Manager, ME/NH/VT/Upstate NY
GarityAdvantage Agencies

800-234-9488
Email

 

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?

Medicare & Senior Market Conference & Expo Expands in 2018

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Attend the 2018 Medicare & Senior Market Conference & Expo

The Biggest Medicare Selling Event in the Northeast!

GarityAdvantage Agencies invites you to join our team, our carrier partners, and your broker peers for an information-packed day of networking and learning about the latest opportunities in the senior market.

Benefits of attending include:

  • Get a first look at 2019 plan designs from the most prominent Medicare Advantage carriers in the market
  • Uncover the latest trends emerging in the senior market from our industry keynote speakers
  • Meet face to face with carrier representatives offering Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, PDP and a host of other senior market products
  • Compare your strategy with top brokers in the field
  • Enter to win fun raffle prizes
  • Meet the GarityAdvantage Team!

As the largest FMO in the Northeast, GarityAdvantage knows what you need to get ready for the next AEP and succeed in the Senior Market. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn from and network with the key players in the field. Register Today!

CONNECTICUT
Thursday, August 2nd, 2018
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479

 

MAINE/NEW HAMPSHIRE
Thursday, August 16th, 2018
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT
The Westin Portland Harborview, 157 High Street, Portland, ME 04101

 

MASSACHUSETTS/RHODE ISLAND
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM EDT
Plainridge Park Casino, 301 Washington Street, Plainville, MA 02762

 

Watch last year’s Expo highlights! 

 

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Senior Market Quote Engine Tutorial Webinar

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NEXT UP!

Wednesday, June 27th, 11AM-12PM

Senior Market Quote Engine, Tool Tutorial

REGISTER

 

 

Leverage our all-new Senior Market Quote Engine to simplify your sales process and close more business. 

In just the past two weeks, hundreds of brokers have logged on to our Website or their favorite App Store to access this powerful tool. Now, to help you maximize the benefit of this cool new tool, we are rolling out a hands-on training webinar featuring Brien Welch from CSG Actuarial – our Quote Engine provider – to show you how to most effectively quote and compare the best plans for your clients including:
  • Medicare Advantage
  • Medicare Supplement
  • Final Expense
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Dental

Join us on Wednesday July 27 at 11am ET for this highly informative tutorial designed to get you up and running with our new Web & Mobile Quoting Engine. REGISTER TODAY!

Summer Webinar Series:
Wednesday, July 11th, 11AM-12PM
Wednesday, July 18th, 11AM-12PM
Wednesday, July 25th, 10AM-11AM
Just Missed: Cross Selling Strategies – Watch the Recording

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