New Bonus Alert from UnitedHealthcare – Earn Up to $7,500 with the UHC First 15 Bonus!
Agents – UnitedHealthcare, a Golden Rule Insurance Co., is offering an exciting new incentive to boost your production and reward your hard work. To re-engage agents with UnitedHealthcare-branded products underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, you’re now eligible to participate in the “First 15” incentive program. You can earn up to $7,500 in bonus payments […]
Important Changes to UHOne Broker Portal E-Store
Agility partner UHOne is constantly upgrading its Broker Portal E-Store for its contracting agent partners. Another upgrade is coming on April 25, 2025, so Agility wants to update our previous UHOne Broker Portal E-Store Step-by-Step Guide today. Here are the changes happening to the E-Store coming on April 25, 2025, including the states where the […]
Upgrade Alert: Faster and Better Application Tracking on CignaForBrokers
Agility partner Cigna has urgent news for supplemental insurance agents. Cigna now has a simple way to track customer application status on CignaForBrokers. Cigna is starting to share its new Application Status Tracker for applications submitted via Express App. This feature includes faster status updates and clear notifications when a policy needs attention during application. […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use the HealthSherpa ACA Marketplace Platform
HealthSherpa is a powerful platform designed to enroll ACA clients in Marketplace plans faster and more efficiently. Agility constantly receives feedback from agents about accessing and using the platform, so, we want to help agents by using information directly from HealthSherpa to explain how the ACA Marketplace platform works. HealthSherpa ACA Marketplace Platform Create and […]
Texas Elevated Fire Weather State of Emergency Expands and Extends Medicare Advantage Special Election Period (SEP)
Today, Agility learned this State of Emergency the Governor of Texas issued on October 14, 2024 expanded to include the following Texas counties: Anderson, Angelina, Aransas, Atascosa, Austin, Bastrop, Bee, Bell, Brazos, Brewster, Brooks, Burleson, Caldwell, Calhoun, Cameron, Camp, Cherokee, Colorado, Comal, Culberson, Delta, DeWitt, Dimmit, Duval, El Paso, Ellis, Falls, Fayette, Fort Bend, Franklin, […]
Hosting Events and Webinars: Bringing Clients to You Instead of Always Chasing Them
If you’re in the insurance game, you know chasing leads is tiresome. You also know from our previous articles that referrals are gold, but constantly begging for intros from outside sources is a lot of work. So, flip the script and generate your own referrals by hosting your own events and webinars! Done right, these […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use the HealthSherpa Medicare Platform
HealthSherpa is a powerful platform designed to enroll clients in Medicare plans faster, more efficiently, and more straightforwardly. Agility constantly receives feedback from agents about being able to access and use the platforms. So, we want to help agents by walking through how to access and use the HealthSherpa Medicare platform using information directly from […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use ConnectureDRX
If you’re a Medicare insurance agent, chances are you’ve heard of ConnectureDRX. It’s a powerful platform Agility uses that is designed to make enrolling clients into Medicare plans faster, more efficient, and more straightforward. So how can you use it? This article will explain what you need to know. First, contact Agility Producer Support at […]
How to Present ICHRA to Employer Clients Without Losing Them at Hello
Many agents have difficulty understanding ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement). Watch an employer try to understand it, and watch their brain slowly melt. ICHRA is one of the most valuable tools an agent brings to the table for employers when rate hikes, limited networks, and group plan fatigue factors in. How can you pitch […]
2025 Final CMS Medicare Advantage Rules
Agility has breaking news about the 2025 Final Medicare Advantage rules released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The rules are 438 pages long, but we have included a summary below. Vaccine Cost-Sharing Changes CMS is removing cost sharing for adult vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) covered […]
What the Problems In-Patient Hospitals Face Mean for Insurance Agents
With all the recent headlines, you probably didn’t notice a growing trend: Hospitals are shutting down at an alarming rate. Becker’s Hospital Review reports since the start of 2025, 10 inpatient hospitals have closed. With 13 hospitals closing in 2023 and 25 more closing in 2024, we’re currently on pace to have 36 hospitals close […]
Follow-Up Strategies That Actually Get Clients to Say Yes
Most follow-ups sound like desperate sales pitches. “Hey, just checking in to see if you’ve decided on the policy information I sent?” (Insert client ignoring your email here.) If you’re tired of chasing leads who never respond, it’s time to consider a strategy for following up in a way that feels natural, builds trust, and […]
Email Marketing Hacks to Nurture Leads and Boost Conversions
Your email list is one of the most valuable assets in your insurance business. But if you send out the occasional “Hey, we’re here!” email, you leave a lot of money on the table. Email marketing isn’t just about staying in touch; it’s about nurturing leads, building trust, and ultimately turning prospects into clients. Here […]
Networking Like a Pro: Building a Referral Pipeline That Works
Let’s be real: networking can be a chore. You walk into a room full of strangers, make small talk, and hope you don’t get stuck in an endless conversation with someone pitching their latest MLM product. But here’s the thing: Networking is essential if you want a steady stream of quality referrals. The good news? […]
Breaking News for Insurance Agents From McLaren Health Plan
Agility has many great insurance payer partners, and they often give us detailed information insurance agents can use to run a better business. Today, McLaren Health Plan is sharing breaking news for insurance agents. McLaren Health Plan has consolidated its MHP Agent email contacts into one easy-to-remember address: [email protected]. Use one email address for all […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Access and Use the UHOne Broker Portal
Agility wants to make it as easy as possible for agents to access payer broker portals for vital information, data, and communication from your payer partners. Our UHOne Golden Rule partners sent us great information, which we’re using to provide a step-by-step process for enrolling and accessing their “Broker Portal,” eStore platform. Sign Up or […]
What Agents Need to Know About The Rural Healthcare Crisis in America
Rural healthcare in America is in serious trouble. Hospitals are shutting down, doctors are in short supply, and patients are left scrambling for care. If you work with clients in rural areas, this problem is reshaping your world and needs a solution today. This article discusses what this world is now and how likely it […]
Becoming the Trusted Insurance Agent Everyone Recommends
Why do some insurance agents seem to get all the referrals? You know, the ones that clients rave about with their inboxes full of “Hey, my friend needs insurance, can you help?” messages, and they never seem to struggle for new business. It’s not luck. It’s trust. The agents who build long-lasting relationships and consistently […]
The Growing Pandemic of Healthcare Provider Shortages
Of all the problems facing the American healthcare system today, the most alarming one continues to grow daily: the shortage of healthcare providers. All insurance agents need to read this article because there’s no sign of this going away anytime soon. The Bureau of Health Workforce Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the US […]
What Does the HCSC Acquisition of Cigna Medicare’s Business Completion Mean For You
On March 19, 2025, the company that owns Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), officially completed the acquisition of The Cigna Group’s Medicare business. The deal’s closing presents new opportunities and seamless continuity for agents selling Cigna Healthcare Medicare products. What This Means for Agents If you are […]