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The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents
The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents Stay informed. Stay competitive. Stay connected. The Broker Link Podcast, presented by The Brokerage Inc., brings insurance agents the latest industry news, carrier updates, and strategies to grow their business. From Medicare Advantage and ACA health insurance to life insurance, annuities, compliance, and alternative coverage solutions, we cover the topics that matter most to today's insurance professionals. Join our hosts and industry experts for…
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- The Broker Link: Insurance Insights for Agents
Presidio 2027: New Markets, New Opportunities & What's Ahead
Presidio is looking ahead to 2027, and there are some exciting updates for agents! On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, The Brokerage Inc.'s National…
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Beyond the ACA: Tackling the Affordability Crisis with MedMutual Protect
With health insurance affordability becoming a growing concern, agents need more options than ever to help clients find coverage that fits their needs and…
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Aetna's AEP Outlook: Stability, Growth & Commitment to Agents
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, The Brokerage Inc.'s Executive Vice President, Josh Slattery, welcomes Frankie Satterfield-Vaughn, Executive…
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Looking Ahead to 2027: UnitedHealthcare's ACA Updates
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, host Mike Papuc, National Health Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., welcomes Claudia Amaya, Regional Vice…
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Virtual Care, Real Savings: Inside Antidote Health
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, host Mike Papuc, National Health Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., sits down with Jason Madrak of Antidote…
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Get Ready for Open Enrollment: HealthSherpa's Jordyne Cerullo Breaks Down the CMS Changes
Changes are coming to the ACA marketplace, and preparation will be key for agents heading into Open Enrollment. On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast…
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Beyond the ACA: Exploring a More Affordable Health Insurance Alternative with Presidio
Health insurance premiums are rising, deductibles remain high, and many consumers are searching for a more affordable way to protect themselves from major…
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AEP 2027: New Rules, Updates & What Agents Need to Know
On this episode of The Broker Link, host David Ireland sits down with The Brokerage Inc.'s Compliance Director, Diana McElroy, for an important AEP compliance…
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The Brokerage Inc. + Aflac: More Solutions. More Opportunities.
On this episode of The Broker Link, National Health Sales Director Mike Papuc introduces The Brokerage Inc.'s new partnership with Aflac, highlighting the…
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Verified & Trusted: Building Your Digital Identity in the Age of AI
On this episode of The Broker Link, host Mike Smith sits down with Jonas Roeser, CEO of AgentReview.net, to discuss why building a trusted and verified online…
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Diversify to Thrive: Expanding Your Health Insurance Portfolio with MedMutual Protect
On this episode of The Broker Link, National Health Sales Director Mike Papuc sits down with Kyle Rogers of MedMutual Protect to discuss why diversification is…
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2027 AEP Carrier Rollouts: What Agents Need to Know | Part 2 – Wellcare, UnitedHealthcare & Humana
On this episode of The Broker Link, Josh Slattery and David Ireland continue the 2027 AEP Carrier Rollout Series with a look at the strategic direction of…
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Stop Selling, Start Solving: Winning with Provider Relations
Building strong provider relationships starts long before asking for referrals or discussing products. In this episode of The Broker Link, host Danielle Tworek…
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The Annuity Opportunity: Helping Clients Create Lifetime Income
The annuity market is booming, and the opportunity for agents is growing right alongside it. In this episode of The Broker Link, Chris Newberry sits down with…
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AI for Insurance Agents: Tools to Grow Your Business Smarter
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, The Brokerage Inc. President Emeritus Mike Smith explores how artificial intelligence is helping insurance agents…
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2027 AEP Carrier Rollouts: What Agents Need to Know | Part 1 - HealthSpring & Aetna
Chapters: :00 - 17:00 - 2027 AEP Overview 17:00 - 41:00 - HealthSpring 41:00- 1:05:00 - Aetna The 2027 AEP season is here, and with it comes significant…
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NCD's Approach to Better Benefits and Better Member Experiences
Ancillary benefits are no longer just an add-on—they're an essential part of helping clients build comprehensive health coverage. In this episode of The Broker…
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Beyond ACA & Medicare: Why Ancillary Products Matter with Manhattan Life
In this episode of The Broker Link, host Mike Papuc, National Health Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., welcomes Darcy Soltys, Regional Vice President, and…
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Protecting the Paycheck: Why Disability Insurance Matters
What happens if your client can't work? While many clients focus on protecting their families with life insurance or planning for long-term care later in life…
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ICHRAs Are Here: Why Every Agent Needs to Pay Attention
Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) are quickly becoming one of the biggest opportunities in employee benefits, and on this episode…
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Becoming Indispensable: Building Strong Provider Relationships
In this episode of The Broker Link, host Danielle Tworek sits down with Provider Relations expert Aleshia Holliday to discuss what it takes for agents to…
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NBPP 2027 & 2028: What Agents Need to Know Now
In this episode of The Broker Link, Mike Smith, President Emeritus, and Mike Papuc, National Health Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., take a deep dive into…
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When Providers Leave the Network: An Agent's Playbook
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Leigha Hayes and Aleshia Holliday sit down to discuss the growing impact of Medicare Advantage network disruptions…
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Long-Term Care 101 with Specialist David Seiger
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, host Chris Newberry welcomes David Seiger, long-term care specialist, to the Life Team at The Brokerage Inc. David…
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Staying Ahead of ACA Changes with Mike Smith
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Mike Papuc welcomes Mike Smith, President Emeritus of The Brokerage Inc., for an important discussion on the…
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From Pastor to Producer: Building a Thriving Insurance Business
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Danielle Tworek, Head of Marketing at The Brokerage Inc., sits down with Gary Walker to discuss the strategies…
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Unlocking Hidden Value: Understanding Life Settlements
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Cristal Bustillos and Chris Newberry from the life department break down the growing opportunity around life…
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Smarter Coverage, Lower Costs: Inside Physicians Mutual's Plan G
On this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, host Leigha Hayes sits down with Robert Davis from Physicians Mutual to discuss innovative solutions in today's…
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2027 CMS Medicare Final Rule: What Agents Need to Know
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Mike Smith and Josh Slattery break down the key updates from the 2027 CMS Medicare Final Rule and what it means for…
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Meet Colby Cox: Growing Life & Annuities at The Brokerage Inc.
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Cristal Bustillos introduces Colby Cox, the new Director of Sales in the Life Department at The Brokerage Inc…
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The Long Game in Insurance: 25 Years of Experience with Luis Moreno
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Mike Papuc and Danielle Tworek sit down with Luis Moreno, owner of Simply Health Insurance, to discuss his 25-year…
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Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What Agents Need to Know
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Regional Sales Directors Cynthia Rosales and Leigha Hayes break down one of the most common questions agents face…
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Business Insurance Planning 101: Key Person, Buy-Sell & Disability Coverage
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Chris Newberry and Cristal Bustillos break down essential business insurance strategies every advisor should…
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From Sacrifice to Success: Launching Texas Power Insurance
In this episode of The Broker Link, host Mike Papuc sits down with Jessica and Sabin Lopez to share the inspiring story behind the launch of Texas Power…
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Insure Your Love Month: Products That Matter Most
In this episode of The Broker Link, Crystal Bustillos and Chris Newberry explore a variety of insurance solutions under the theme "Insure Your Love Month,"…
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Ready to Grow? How Agents Can Build Full-Service Agencies
In this episode of The Broker Link, David Ireland and Scott Christie share valuable insights on how Medicare-focused agents can successfully grow their…
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Building Momentum: Life Sales Wins in 2025 and What's Ahead for 2026
In this episode of The Broker Link, Chris Newberry is joined by Sherry Kelson and Cristal Bustillos to recap a standout year for the Life team and preview…
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UnitedHealthcare in the ACA Market: Data, Value-Based Care, and What Agents Need to Know
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, Mike Papuc and Sonia Porras take a deep dive into UnitedHealthcare's growing role in the ACA market and what it…
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Understanding Medicare OEP: Rules, Timing, and Opportunities for Agents
In this episode of The Broker Link Podcast, the focus is on the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which runs from January 1 through March 31…
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Breaking Down CMS's Proposed 2027 Rule with Josh Slattery
In this episode of The Broker Link, Gillan Boyer and Josh Slattery unpack the proposed CMS 2027 rule and what it could mean for agents, consumers, and the…
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Ripped From the Headlines: What Kyle Busch's $8.5M Lawsuit Really Means for IUL
In this episode of The Broker Link, Gillan Boyer and Chris Newberry explore the headline-grabbing lawsuit filed by NASCAR driver Kyle Busch, who is suing…
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Exploring Alternate Health Solutions for 2026: Meet Presidio Healthcare
In this episode of The Broker Link, National Health Sales Director Mike Papuc breaks down what agents can expect heading into the 2026 Open Enrollment Season —…
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Inside Oscar Health: Growth, Innovation & the Future of ACA Coverage
In this episode of The Broker Link, Mike Papuc, National Health Sales Director at The Brokerage Inc., sits down with Breck Garrett, Texas Leader for Oscar, to…
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GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN UPDATE: What does this mean for the ACA?
In this timely episode of The Broker Link, Mike Papuc, National Sales Director for Health at The Brokerage Inc., joins Gillan Boyer to break down what the…
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Long-Term Care Awareness Month: Protecting Your Clients' Futures
In this episode of The Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos from The Brokerage Inc. highlights the importance of Long-Term Care Awareness Month and why every advisor…
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Bridging the Gap: UHC & Sanitas Clinics Bring Value-Based Care to San Antonio
In this episode of The Broker Link, Mike Papuc and Sonia Porras dive into the exclusive ACA partnership between UnitedHealthcare and Sanitas Clinics, a…
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Rethinking Employee Benefits: The Rise of ICHRAs with Ameriflex
In this episode of The Broker Link, host John Ross Hopkin sits down with Christapher Estep, Vice President of Sales Midwest at Ameriflex to dive into the…
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The Power of Staying Connected: How Support Fuels Agent Success
In this episode of The Broker Link, Mike Papuc and Trey Owens dive into the heart of what keeps agents thriving—consistent communication and meaningful…
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Fall Into Final Expense: Simplifying End-of-Life Planning
In this episode of The Broker Link, Cristal Bustillos from The Brokerage Inc. explores the growing importance of final expense insurance, especially for baby…
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Join Us for the 2026 Kickoff
In this episode of The Broker Link, The Brokerage Inc. highlights the upcoming 2026 Kickoff Events designed to help agents gear up for both AEP and OEP. These…
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The Role of Life Insurance in Back-to-School Planning
In this episode of The Broker Link, Crystal Bustillos from The Brokerage Inc. discusses how the back-to-school season is the perfect time for agents to talk…
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Aetna & Cigna: What's New for 2026 with Josh Slattery
In this episode of The Broker Link, Josh Slattery breaks down key carrier updates that will impact Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in 2026. Highlights…
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Retain Your Clients This AEP with Our Member Retention Program
In this episode of The Broker Link, Josh Slattery shares insights on the upcoming Member Retention Program, designed to help insurance agents proactively…
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2026 Medicare Preview with Josh Slattery
In this episode of The Broker Link, Josh Slattery dives into the 2026 Final Rule and its impact on the health insurance landscape. While this year's changes…
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Rethinking Benefits: The Rise of ICHRA and What It Means for Agents
In this episode of the Broker Link, Mike Papuc and JR Hopkin from our Health team dive into the growing momentum behind ICHRA — the Individual Coverage Health…
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Freedom and Financial Security: The Independence Life Insurance Brings
In this episode, Crystal Bustillos from The Brokerage Inc. dives into the critical role life insurance plays in achieving financial independence and long-term…
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2025 Marketplace Final Rule: What You Need to Know
In this episode, we break down the CMS Final Rule for the 2025 Marketplace and what it means for agents, insurers, and consumers. Key highlights include…
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Non-Commissionable Plans: What's Going On?
In this episode, we dive into the growing trend of non-commissionable Medicare Advantage plans and what it means for agents and the industry. Josh Slattery…
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Annuity Awareness Month: Securing a Lifetime of Income
In this episode, Cheryl Chapman, Annuities Specialist with 19 years of experience, joins Sherry Kelson, Director of the Life Team at The Brokerage Inc., to…
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The Business of Being Independent: Advice for Insurance Agents
In this episode of The Broker Link, Mike Papuc and Trey Owens from the Health team at The Brokerage Inc., explore what it means to be truly independent as an…