Amanda Brewton
Owner, Medicare Answers Now
Amanda Brewton, founder of the Cleveland-based Field Marketing Organization Medicare Answers Now, has built a career supporting insurance agents and advocating for Medicare beneficiaries. With a strong focus on education, mentorship, and advocacy, she wants to reshape how brokers approach the Medicare insurance sector. Brewton believes that successful brokers need to combine technical knowledge with empathy and communication skills. She was recently recognized with the NABIP Legislative Award – 2025 Momentum Maker and Educator of the Year.
Creator of 2 national conferences, Ms. Medicare in Cleveland and Medicare & Margaritas in Orange Beach, Alabama, have become vital platforms for networking and learning. Amanda is also the partner & Creative Director for the Agent Symposium at the Medicarians: The Future of Senior Health, Retirees, and AgeTech Conference in Las Vegas, which is the industry’s largest event with over 4,000 of the Who’s Who attending.
Over nearly 20 years as a member of NABIP and through two stints on the Medicare Advisory Group, where she is still a member, Brewton collaborated directly with policymakers to address industry concerns. Looking ahead, Brewton’s vision for the Medicare industry includes reshaping public perceptions of brokers and expanding access to resources for beneficiaries. “I want to change the stereotype of what a good insurance agent or broker is,” she says. “Right now, the beneficiaries don’t have enough help around to answer the questions they have concerning their healthcare needs. The way to do that is to have that help and that education come through the insurance broker.”
The Baldwin Group
Samantha has over 22 years of experience in the Healthcare Industry, 14 specifically in Medicare, spanning from provider offices, Medicare agent, carrier leadership, to FMO leadership. She has served in markets from Florida to Washington.
In her current role, she heads up Learning & Development, Medicare Compliance and Policy for The Baldwin Group Health, a national FMO. She believes that agent education is the key to empowerment in agents being strong advocates for themselves and their clients.
Samantha resides in Central Florida with her husband, two daughters, their Corgi, Layla and three cats.
Medicare Plans Specialist
Jerrie Taylor began her career in 2018 as a final expense agent, helping seniors secure life insurance. As her clients’ needs grew, so did her passion for serving them. In 2020, she took a deep dive into Medicare, researching the industry and attending her first Medicare conference in 2021. That same year, she navigated her first AEP, and from there, her dedication to guiding seniors through Medicare took off.
Through grassroots marketing, Jerrie has become a trusted name in her community. She has built strong relationships with local doctors’ offices, dental clinics, and insurance agencies, earning referrals from professionals who trust her expertise. Her reputation has even extended beyond her local reach, one large company with seven locations across the U.S. has entrusted her to help their senior clients with Medicare.
Jerrie also loves giving back to seniors and her community. Whether serving at food pantries, assisting at community dinners, or taking her ‘Medicare Bus’ to rural areas, she is committed to educating and empowering seniors to make informed healthcare decisions while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those around her.
