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Oct. 5, 2026

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Getting Started Selling Group Ancillary Benefits ft. Max Ravenelle

Ever wonder what it would take to branch out into group benefit sales? We did too, and Max Ravenelle, Director of Group Sales at Ritter Insurance Marketing was kind enough to answer the call and Sarah’s questions.

Contact Max Ravenelle by email at M.Ravenelle@ShieldsBrokerage.com or call 603-418-0805 to learn more!

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