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Contracting

How to Get Final Expense Contracts: A Step-by-Step Guide for Agents

What you need to get appointed with final expense carriers, step by step.

October 18, 2026

Compensation

Final Expense Commission Levels Explained (110%, Advances and Chargebacks)

What a 110% level means, how advances and chargebacks work, and why contract level matters.

October 18, 2026

Underwriting

Day-One vs. Graded vs. Guaranteed Issue Final Expense: How to Place Clients

How to match clients to day-one, graded or guaranteed issue coverage.

October 18, 2026

Career

The Dangers of MLM Insurance Agencies: Low Comp, Bad Leads, Bad Training

Recruiting over selling, forced lead buys and low contract levels. How to spot an MLM-style agency before you sign.

October 12, 2026

Career

Captive vs. Independent: Why Owning Your Book Matters

Comp, carrier choice and the asset most agents forget to protect: their book of business.

October 8, 2026

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