Cody Simmons
Senior Account Manager at Southwest Annuity Marketing
Cody is a Senior Account Manager at Southwest Annuity Marketing, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he worked with the sales team as account manager for 4 years helping independent agents and advisors from all over the US selling fixed-index annuities. During his time with SAM he has produced over $350 million in premium and helped to build team SAM into a force to be reckoned with.
While building his career, he has shown a particular talent in recruiting and helping agents increase their own production. Cody’s mission is to build strong business relationships to assist financial professionals in increasing their opportunities with qualified prospects and pass on that knowledge to the next generation of marketers.
Cody is married with two daughters, all proud Texans. When he isn’t working, you will find him fishing, hunting or anything that gets him and his family outside.
Featured Articles
The Next Level of Life Insurance: How Agents Can Scale Their Income and Agency
As a life insurance agent, you know the products, you’ve built trust with your...
Take These Steps to Boost Your Annuity Lead Generation
The annuity market has set many records recently, driven by millions of Baby...
Today’s Rates Create a Powerful Opening for Annuity Conversations
Interest rates are on everyone's mind right now, and Americans feel the...
The Confidence Advantage: How Financial Planning Strengthens Consumer Decisions
Financial stress is rising across nearly every demographic, but the data tells...
Why Agent Retention Is the Real Growth Strategy
If you started in insurance four years ago, industry statistics suggest...
Innovation, Regulation, and Trust: The Road Ahead for Indexed Products
Indexed universal life (IUL) and fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) have traveled...
The Estate Planning Effect: Analyzing the Current Landscape and Opportunity
The historical separation between insurance, financial services, and estate...
3 Legislative Headwinds in Medicare That Agents Can’t Afford to Ignore
Legislative change in Medicare may feel slow, but the proposals now on the...
IUL Illustration Complication: Helping Clients See Past the Hype
Indexed universal life (IUL) insurance has surged in popularity over the past...
The ACA Opportunity Agents Are Ignoring: Why It’s Time to Step Into State Marketplaces
Agents, we may be leaving money on the table. If you're already in the ACA...