Krause Agency

09/09/2026

Every insurance agent should be up to date on the latest funeral insurance products. Looking to learn more or get a quick refresher? Don't forget to tune in tomorrow with Jim Palm and Nate Ziolkowski; they'll discuss everything you need to know. ✔️ https://loom.ly/hb1N_-Y

No matter what stage of life a client is in, they can benefit from a funeral plan. 🤔 Join our Preneed Sales Director, Jim Palm, and our Medicaid Annuity Sales Manager, Nate Ziolkowski, on Thursday, September 10. They'll break down the key funeral insurance products every agent should know! 💡 Register in the comments. 💬

09/08/2026

Today's clients are living longer than ever, yet they still overlook long-term care planning. 🤔 When things feel overwhelming, you can make sure their long-term care plan is something they can lean on. 💡

Mary Sizemore explains everything you need to know in the September issue of The Voice by the United Farmers Agents Association. 👇

09/06/2026

Today, September 6, is ! 🎉 In celebration, the Krause team submitted photos of their favorite books. 📖 Reading sharpens memory, improves concentration, reduces stress, and more. 🎯

Do you have a book that's an all-time favorite or current obsession? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

09/04/2026

Our podcast—The In-Between Years recently hit a major milestone... we have officially published 10 episodes! 🎉 🎧 Don't forget to tune in to gain insight into the current landscape of caregiving, how it impacts your clients, and why it matters for your business. 💼

Join us for the In-Between Years—a podcast about the realities of the caregiving journey. Hosted by the experts at Krause Agency, each episode features honest, heartfelt stories from caregivers, professionals, and families navigating elder care, grief, and long-term care planning. Tune in to gain ...

09/03/2026

When one spouse qualifies for long-term care coverage, and the other does not, couples still have options. 🤔 Carolyn Vader explains how to navigate this scenario in her latest feature for NAIFA-National’s Limited and Extended Care Planning Collective. 👇

Explore the complexities of long-term care planning when one spouse qualifies for coverage and the other does not.

09/02/2026

In some cases, it makes sense for a Medicaid Compliant Annuity to be purchased in the institutionalized spouse's name. Check out some of the top factors and scenarios for when this approach is preferable. ✔️

Explore when it makes more sense to purchase a Medicaid Compliant Annuity for the institutionalized spouse instead of the community spouse.

09/01/2026

Your client might be wondering which type of life insurance is best suited for their unique situation. Here's how you can break down their options during ! 📝

Life Insurance 101 What are the different types of life insurance? There are two main types of life insurance: term life insurance and permanent life insurance. Term Life Insurance Term life insurance is the type of life insurance most people are familiar with. It pays a cash benefit to your loved o...

08/31/2026

After a conversation about long-term care, clients may be reluctant to move forward with a plan. In this blog post from NAIFA-National, our own Mary Sizemore shares helpful tips for navigating this very scenario!

Empower clients in extended care planning by addressing concerns, simplifying choices, and creating actionable plans for their future care needs.

08/28/2026

Long-term care insurance is a popular planning product, but the older your client becomes, the more expensive and difficult it becomes to obtain. Here's why it's important to explore the benefits of LTCI with your aging clients as early as possible. 👇

Retiring soon and want to know what you'll pay for long-term care insurance? Here's the average cost of long-term care insurance at age 60 and beyond.

08/27/2026

Historically, retirement plans assumed family members would provide care when needed. Today, that assumption no longer holds for millions of Americans. Here's what you should know about solo-agers and how to support their care goals. 👇

Solo agers or individuals aging without a spouse, children, or nearby support system represent one of the fastest-growing segments in retirement and extended care planning.