The Pros and Cons of Selling Insurance

Thinking about becoming an insurance agent? In this episode, we weigh the pros and cons of selling insurance, so you’ll have the information you need before you make that big decision!   Read the text version   Get Started by Registering with Ritter Insurance Marketing: https://app.ritterim.com/public/registration/   Learn More with These Resources: 2025 Maximum Broker Commissions for Medicare Advantage & Medicare Part D Update: https://lnk.to/dFX1s1 2025 State of the Senior Market Address: In Review: https://ritterim.com/blog/2025-state-of-the-senior-market-address-in-review/ 5 Perks of Being a Part-Time Insurance Agent: https://lnk.to/YGJ3KX Agent Survival Guide Podcast: https://lnk.to/asgpodcast Building Client Loyalty: More than Just a Plan: https://ritterim.com/blog/building-client-loyalty-more-than-just-a-plan/  Contact the Ritter Sales Team: https://ritterim.com/contact/ Four Reasons Why Ritter Should Be Your FMO Insurance Agency: https://ritterim.com/blog/four-reasons-why-ritter-should-be-your-fmo-insurance-agency/ Get Access to Exclusive Leads When You Become a PlanEnroll Network Agent: https://lnk.to/3pKJsF   How Insurance FMOs Work: https://ritterim.com/how-insurance-fmos-work/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link How Much Can Agents Make Selling Under-65 Insurance? https://lnk.to/TlGBGH How Much Can Insurance Agents Make Selling Medicare? https://ritterim.com/blog/how-much-can-insurance-agents-make-selling-medicare/ How Professional Organizations Make You a Better Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/how-professional-organizations-make-you-a-better-agent/  REWIND: 8 Relationship Marketing Strategies for Insurance Agents: https://lnk.to/9b3cTl Ritter Insurance Marketing eBooks & Guides: https://ritterim.com/guides/ Ritter Insurance Marketing Events: https://ritterim.com/events/ The Advantages of Being a Field vs. Call Center Insurance Agent: https://ritterim.com/blog/the-advantages-of-being-a-field-vs-call-center-insurance-agent/  The Guide to Earning a Living Selling Health Insurance: https://ritterim.com/earning-a-living-selling-insurance/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link Your Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Started in Insurance Sales: https://ritterim.com/free-guide/?utm_source=asg_podcast_link   References: Cubanski, Juleette. “A Current Snapshot of the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefit.” KFF.Org, KFF, 9 Oct. 2024, www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/a-current-snapshot-of-the-medicare-part-d-prescription-drug-benefit/. “Marketplace 2025 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 17 Jan. 2025, www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-2. Rosanes, Mark. “Want to Build a Career Selling Insurance? Here Are the Pros and Cons.” Insurance Business America, Insurance Business, 22 Jan. 2024, www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/guides/want-to-build-a-career-selling-insurance-here-are-the-pros-and-cons-473774.aspx.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency. Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us [email protected] or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.