Inside the Industry: An AgencyBloc Podcast

Join Mariangel Martinez, Owner of North Star Insurance Partners, and Allison Babberl, Content Marketing Manager at AgencyBloc, for a discussion on the CMS Final Rule 2027/Contract Year (CY) 2027 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Program, and Medicare Cost Plan Program. They discuss practical tips for field agents, the importance of credible information sources, and how to leverage technology, like AI and transcripts, to improve client interactions.Inside the Industry is a recurring video series hosted by AgencyBloc to take an insider's look at the health, group benefits, and senior insurance industry. Learn more about what's happening right now, what it means for your agency, and how your team can stay ahead of these changes.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Learn more about AgencyBloc at www.agencybloc.com.

Join guest host Cory Schmidt, Co-Founder of AgencyBloc, and special guest Scott Sanchez, Chief Product Officer at AgencyBloc, to explore how AI is transforming product development at AgencyBloc, emphasizing a problem-first approach, human-in-the-loop, and strategic testing with clients.Inside the Industry is a recurring video series hosted by AgencyBloc to take an insider's look at the health, group benefits, and senior insurance industry. Learn more about what's happening right now, what it means for your agency, and how your team can stay ahead of these changes.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Learn more about AgencyBloc at www.agencybloc.com.

Join Emily Hollingsworth, Operations Manager at Hilb Group Medicare, and Allison Babberl, Content Marketing Manager at AgencyBloc, for a discussion about the critical importance of diversification in the health insurance space. They explore effective methods for agents to diversify their offerings, manage their commissions, and prepare for future disruptions in the industry. The conversation emphasizes the need for education, strategic planning, and the importance of nurturing client relationships to ensure business growth and retention.Inside the Industry is a recurring video series hosted by AgencyBloc to take an insider's look at the health, group benefits, and senior insurance industry. Learn more about what's happening right now, what it means for your agency, and how your team can stay ahead of these changes.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Learn more about AgencyBloc at www.agencybloc.com.

Join Sam Melamed, Chief Insurance Nerd for NCD, and Allison Babberl, Content Marketing Manager at AgencyBloc, for a discussion about the role of the health insurance agent and the growth of AI. The presenters explore the evolving landscape of the health insurance industry, the impact of AI technology, the importance of community engagement, and the necessity for agents to adapt to new tools and information to remain competitive. The conversation emphasizes the need for agents to embrace their roles as educators and storytellers within a complex healthcare ecosystem while preparing for future challenges in the industry.Inside the Industry is a recurring video series hosted by AgencyBloc to take an insider's look at the health, group benefits, and senior insurance industry. Learn more about what's happening right now, what it means for your agency, and how your team can stay ahead of these changes.Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.Learn more about AgencyBloc at www.agencybloc.com.