Life as an insurance sales agent can be draining. For many, the bulk of your work happens outside of the office.

You've made your pitch — now to see if it's a hit or a miss and close the insurance sale.

When a marketplace plan is discontinued, your client isn't left to wonder how to obtain new coverage. They're automatically transitioned, or "crosswalked," to a new, similar plan.

With changing guidelines and a flurry of questions, your client could be confused when they get to the annual household income line of their Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance application.

Going into your community is one of the best ways to make valuable connections with clients and notify them of your services as a reputable Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace insurance agent.

Is your client eligible for the Medicare Extra Help program? You could play a huge role in getting them financial assistance with prescription drug coverage and medications.

Agents who actively sell Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans typically do business through either the federal exchange or state-based marketplaces. You're likely familiar with HealthCare.gov, the federal exchange, but what are state-based marketplaces and how do they work?

Everyone on Medicare needs creditable prescription drug coverage and most people don't want a late enrollment penalty. If you're offering Medicare Advantage-only plans (Private-Fee-For-Service) or Medicare Supplement plans, you can cross-sell prescription drug insurance.

Under-65 health insurance sales aren't nearly as regulated as Medicare sales. However, there are some rules Affordable Care Act agents must follow.

The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) can be a demanding time for agents. Simplify your marketplace enrollments by using our preferred Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) platform, HealthSherpa!

With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) just around the corner, you should encourage your clients to review their Medicare coverage, and in some cases, help them switch to a different plan.

Whenever an insurance application is flagged during the submission process, it delays your clients' coverage and your commission. What if we told you we can help you avoid stalled Medicare applications?

Leads are critical for insurance agents. They're how you grow your business after all.

When you're thinking of everything you need to do to prepare for appointments this Annual Enrollment Period, be sure to think of things outside your memorized to-do list.