Here we go…Bring on 2017

Here we go…Bring on 2017

by: Mark D. Milbrod, CLU Partner, Agent Support Group   Here we go…It’s 2017 and I am sure it is going to keep us all on our toes.    The Insurance Industry is going to have a lot of changes ahead.  Among these changes, and with Donald Trump as our new president,...
It’s All About Attitude

It’s All About Attitude

    The year is coming to a close and I for one am glad.  This has certainly been one bizarre year and I am ready to move forward.  The last few months especially, have been filled with so much negativity and my fear is that it will continue as the weeks and...
Building The LTC Bridge

Building The LTC Bridge

By: Mark D. Milbrod, CLU-Nov. 2016 Principal, Agent Support Group By now we have all heard the argument for Long Term Care Insurance.  We know how important it is and why our clients should have it.  The irony is that 95% of the people that should have it don’t, and...
SPIA’s  – The Forgotten Planning Tool

SPIA’s – The Forgotten Planning Tool

By: Mark D. Milbrod, CLU Partner, Agent Support Group-October Blog   One of the most underused planning tools is The Single Premium Immediate Annuity (or SPIA).    They are extremely versatile and be used effectively in so many sales scenarios.  We find ourselves...
The Static Around Us

The Static Around Us

by: Mark D. Milbrod, CLU Partner, Agent Support Group Here we are again, the summer is over, our kids are back in school and we find ourselves once again in the big push to meet our goals for the year.  On a daily basis, we are inundated with so much static; NFL...
The Latest Craze – Insurancemon Go

The Latest Craze – Insurancemon Go

One of the latest crazes to take hold has hit this last month… Pokemon Go. Everyone has heard of it by now but for those who haven’t seen it, it is game played on a mobile app that integrates with your GPS system. You have to find various Pokemon characters and...