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Example Email About COVID-19
If you are an insurance agency owner and you are unsure of what to say to your clients regarding COVID-19 don't fret. Below is an example generic email you can spice up and send out to your clients regarding COVID-19. Navigating COVID-19: Services Will Continue In the weeks ahead, the uncertainty over COVID-19 will only increase. We want you to know that we are here for you to ensure your loved ones, assets, and future. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected. There is no higher priority than the health and safety of our customers, employees, and community....
Making a Business Continuity Plan
It is completely fine if you haven’t put a work process in place to prepare for a pending pandemic. None of us saw this coming. But now that we are facing an actual national crisis with COVID-19, let’s talk about how you can put together a Business Continuity Plan and implement it quickly. Simply put, a Business Continuity Plan is a plan-of-action your agency can put into place in the event of an emergency or major disruption. The plan outlines your policies and procedures your staff must follow in the face of uncertainty. A typical Business Continuity Plan covers essential...
How to Meet Clients during COVID-19
I’m sure at this point we are all sick of reading the words ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘COVID-19’, but this pandemic is not something we can simply ignore or pause. It affects everything, including your ability to conduct business. You are still able to meet with clients face-to-face while practicing social distancing! There is a multitude of free services like Google+ Hangouts, Skype, Facetime (for Apple users), ooVoo, and Zoom that allow you to video chat with your customers and agents. Here’s a breakdown of five useful platforms to get you started: Google+ Hangouts Google+ Hangouts is a great option,...
How to Prep Your Agency and Communicate with Your Staff During COVID-19
Well, it looks like COVID-19 is only getting worse and worse. Here are a few tips you can utilize to help prep your agency and communicate with your staff during COVID-19. Read CDC's recommendations for how to prepare for COVID-19 Restrict all non-essential travel Stop all in-person meetings Offer virtual meetings instead. You can use any of the following video-conferencing programs below: Zoom Freeconferencecall.com Skype GSuite Hangouts (always free for Gmail users) Microsoft Teams Provide hand sanitizer throughout your office Ensure frequent cleaning of all workspaces and common areas Increase space between workspaces Reconfigure common areas, like waiting rooms or...
How to Set Up a Work Remote Policy for Your Insurance Agency
You've heard it time and time again, being an insurance agent is all about the relationships you build with clients. Work remote capabilities are becoming more popular for recruiting new employees and more necessary as a pandemic hits our nation. But how do you maintain top customer service while offering a work remote program for your employees? Luckily for insurance agencies, most of the equipment and software you need to stay customer-first is already suited for working remotely. You can access your agency management system, document management system, e-signature solution, calling capability, and emails from any device these days, as...
How to Promote Your Facebook Business Page for Free
We hate to admit it, but there’s no hiding from social media, especially when you run a growing business. In fact, over 90 million small businesses use Facebook according to Hootsuite.com. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned social media specialist, it can be difficult to get page likes and increase your overall visibility. Here are some ways to promote your business’s Facebook page for free so you can expand your reach and get more clients from Facebook. Build Your Base Audience: The friends and family advantage After you get your Facebook page up and running, the next thing you need...
Symbiosis: Referrals & Your Agency
To anyone who hears the word ‘symbiosis’ and is immediate transported back to high school biology, I apologize. It’s important to understanding that symbiosis doesn’t just refer to biological relationships, but also inorganic entities like your agency and your referral sources. Adopting a symbiotic business strategy can boost your agency’s visibility and prominence in the local community, as well as attract more prospective clients. What is Symbiotic Business Strategy? This is a type of business strategy that focuses on building and maintaining key partnerships with other businesses. As an insurance agent, you probably want to focus on local real...
Referrals: Part of Every Conversation
Referral Selling is a proven way to find quality prospects that convert at a high level and help you grow your agency. Having a referral system will provide a consistent source of new leads that will feed your agency on a regular basis. Referrals have a higher probability of converting into a client, yet most salespeople do not have a referral system. Why don’t insurance agents have a referral system? Referral selling is not easy, it is a skill that needs to be developed. Sales leaders will tell you their teams ask for referrals, but reality paints a different picture;...
A More Organized, Efficient You!
Hopefully, you have taken the "How much is too much: Customer Service" quiz from our last ASNOA Advantage newsletter by now. If you didn't score highly, or if you just want to increase your productivity, then read on! Regardless of what role you have within your agency, it’s time to take control of your day. Organizing your office and planning out your day step-by-step sets you up for greater professional development. Let’s get started! Tip 1: Know your product! When you know and understand the products that you work with, you will be able to address clients’ questions calmly and...
How much is too much: Customer Service
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