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Landmark Admin Reports Data Breach, Exposing 800,000 Users’ Information

Insurance Journal

Landmark is a Texas-based company that provides third-party administrative solutions for life insurance carriers, Approximately 800,000 users’ data were exposed in … Landmark Admin filed a notice of data breach last week after detecting suspicious activities on its system in May.

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Pro Tips for getting insurance Carrier Appointment for a new agency

Friendly Agent

So you have taken your insurance exam and got a license to sell insurance. Now, you want to start selling insurance? Before you do, you need to get an insurance carrier appointment. What is an insurance carrier appointment? How to get a direct insurance carrier appointment as a new agent?

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How to Find the Best IMO for Your Insurance Agency

Redbird Agents

Navigating the insurance landscape can be challenging for insurance agency owners. From understanding various acronyms and abbreviations like IMO, FMO, and MGA, to managing relationships with insurance carriers, there is a lot to consider. Frequently Asked Questions What is an IMO in insurance? Yes, I need an IMO!

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How to Choose the Right Final Expense FMO

Redbird Agents

A Final Expense FMO is essentially a wholesaler in the insurance industry. They act as intermediaries between insurance carriers and independent agents, helping agents get contracted with top final expense insurance companies like Mutual of Omaha, Royal Neighbors, Transamerica, and others. What Is a Final Expense FMO?

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Guide to Preparing Your Medicare Book of Business for Sale

Redbird Agents

Cross-Selling Opportunities: Offer related products such as life insurance, annuities , or final expense insurance. This includes any contracts with agents, partners, or referral sources, as well as insurance carrier agreements. This protects your ownership stake and makes the sale process smoother.

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How to Not Suck at Being an Insurance Agent

Redbird Agents

Frequently Asked Questions What type of insurance should I sell? Whether it’s Medicare, life insurance or annuities, you need to pick your focus and start with what feels right that also shows a path to progress. What is the hardest part of being an insurance agent? What type of insurance agent?

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The Ultimate Guide for Insurance Agents: How to Build a Profitable Final Expense Business

Final Expense Brokerage

Key products to consider include: Whole Life Insurance : A staple for final expense agents, it provides lifelong coverage at affordable premiums. Term Life Insurance : While less common for final expenses, some clients may prefer a term policy for its lower initial costs.