Figuring out Medicare is a frustrating task. The amount of mail that a consumer receives upon turning 65 is astronomical. Everywhere you turn, someone is claiming to offer you “the best plan.” Since you have only one open enrollment window, selecting a plan without fully understanding it can be devastating in the long run. It’s important to find a trustworthy Medicare supplement insurance agent who understands how various plans work.

How do you choose a credible person to work with who will care about your best interests? Here are a few tips for scouting out an ethical, experienced agent.

Beware mail that you receive directly from an insurance carrier. These are solicitations, and if you call the phone number listed, you will reach a representative who offers only that one company’s products. Does this person have your best interest in mind? Probably not, since he only earns his living if he can convince you that his product is better than the rest. Instead, you want a broker who represents numerous carriers so that he or she is not biased when explaining your options, and won’t try to steer you to any product that doesn’t fit your needs.

Agents who have earned their spurs know they need reach out to you whenever a major change in legislation has occurred. They should also be contacting you at least annually whenever your medicare supplement faces a rate increase. Ideally, a great agency will have a business model in place which ensures that you are being contacted 3 — 4 times a year simply to make sure that you are satisfied with your coverage. If you are an individual who has a good understanding of how and when your coverage, you may not feel the need for this much contact, and you can let your agent know that. However, a more common complaint heard in the insurance industry is that the consumer met an agent who helped with initial enrollment and then has never heard from that agent again. This is not good service.

Records — Any serious and reputable agent will have a professional database in which notes are kept about your policies and goals. If needed, he or she should be able to access your file in this database and see which carrier you enrolled with, and when your policy started, as well as view notes on your last conversation. This is crucial: do you feel like your agent knows who you are when you call or email? You should never feel like this person doesn’t know you.

Ask yourself: When is the last time I heard from my insurance agent about my medicare policy? Does my representative make me feel like I can contact him or her any time with my questions? When I call with a concern or problem, do I get a response within a timely manner? In a nutshell, do I feel my broker actually earns the business I’ve entrusted to him or her?

By following these tips, you can locate a credible, knowledgeable person who doesn’t pressure you, but rather approaches your phone calls and meetings as educational.The broker should take time to ensure you understand not only how Medicare itself works but also how the supplemental insurance product you eventually choose matches your goals. This broker can become a trusted resource and advisor for years to come.

Knowing how to sell insurance is not a skill, it’s a system. Closing the sell, is the skill. Insurance agents need to understand that the insurance business is all about marketing now days. This is my daily tip on how to sell insurance.

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