Cary Levinson
President Levinson & Associates
“Cary’s Corner” is a monthly publication in which Cary Levinson provides insight and perspective into the life and annuity brokerage industry. Share Cary’s ideas, emotions, and memorable moments he’s experienced during his 51 + years in the life insurance industry. He’ll make you laugh, he may even make you cry, but his ultimate goal is to make you better and more successful.
Join him each and every month for “Cary’s Corner”.
Volume 36: "Be a Part Of The 10% That Make it, and Not The 90% That Don't"
Dear Valued Friends & Agents:
As summer draws near and 100 degree days are already upon us in Florida, I think of my old, snow shoveling days in New York to help me get through them. In any event, roughly halfway through the year, my hope is that all of our Levinson agents are hitting their goals and helping their prospects and clients as efficiently as possible. That certainly is our mission, to help each and every one of you attain personal success and keep families together in the worst possible times.
Volume 35: “Why We Will Remain the Best in 2025.”
To Our Valued Friends and Agents:
As we all know, over the last 54 years, I have seen, heard and experienced most everything in our business. However, last week an underwriting issue came up that I decided to share with each of you. I really can’t remember the last time something like this occurred, but it once again stresses the importance of relationships with many of our Underwriting departments. I have a 15, 20 or in some cases, a 25 year friendship and bond with several of our Marketing and Underwriting V.P.’ s, and in this situation, solving a problem was more about a relationship than anything else.
Volume 34: "Thank You To Our Agents & Employees For An Amazing 2024."
Dear Valued Friends and Agents:
Amazingly, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas are all around the corner and it feels like we just celebrated New Year’s Eve, 2024. I’m not sure if it’s just me or if the majority of you feel the same way, but time seems to be moving way too quickly this year. In any event, all of us at Levinson & Associates hope you are all having a fantastic year and reaching the goals you set for yourselves eleven months ago.
Volume 33: “I Keep Getting Asked Why I stay In The Business So Long.”
Dear Valued Friends and Agents:
I’m hoping by now that most of you realize that “Cary’s Corner” is not the place to go to get the most current MYGA or FIA rates, participation caps, or Accelerated Underwriting guideline changes. The Levinson & Associates website is the most comprehensive in the industry and can help you with any insurance related questions you may have. “Cary’s Corner” is fun, it’s personal, and it’s my way of helping each of you by sharing stories, some of which will make you laugh, and others will most definitely make you cry.
Volume 32: “Asking the right questions, lead to the best results.”
Dear Valued Friends and Agents:
As rain and 95 degree weather are upon us, the realization that it is summer in Florida has never been more apparent. Where is the time going, as it feels like we just celebrated New Year’s and now we’re lighting sparklers for July 4th? In any event, the Levinson team wishes each and every one of our agents and their families, a safe and Happy 4th of July.
Volume 31: “Does it Really Matter How the Sale Was Made?”
Dear Valued Friends and Agents:
As we all continue to work our way through 2024, I understand that many of our agents are having their best year ever. This is so exciting to hear as I speak to so many of you when I make my weekly “Top Producer List” phone calls.
