One of the easiest ways to figure out how efficiently your agency is running is by performing a SWOT Analysis… but what the heck is that? Long story short, a SWOT Analysis is a technique for assessing (S)trengths, (W)eaknesses, (O)pportunities, and (T)hreats in your business (mindtools.com). So how is a SWOT helpful? You can use … Read more
More money, independence, access, how many times have you heard these buzz words from other networks you’ve interviewed? The truth is they lure you in with these promises, but once affiliated, you’re quick to see the tarnish under the shine. We don’t mean to burst your bubble, but we’re tired of watching independent agents fall … Read more
As an independent insurance agent, perhaps you have considered joining an insurance aggregator or agency network; in other words, an association consisting of multiple insurance agencies and which offers support and benefits to its members. These groups, also known as insurance clusters, can vary greatly from one to the next. Some cluster members share office … Read more
Why you should always call your clients at renewal? No matter how successful you are, come renewal time you always have that one teeny tiny thought pop in your head: why not just let the sleeping bear lay? It would be so easy to just let the policy automatically renew. No hard phone call to discuss rate … Read more
America’s largest companies spend mind-boggling amounts of money on advertising, with behemoths like Procter & Gamble, AT&T, and Disney spending billions every year. You don’t have billions (yet!), but there are many ways you can successfully market yourself without even spending a dime. Email Of course you have email, but are you using it effectively as a marketing tool? There’s … Read more
Social media is unquestionably a powerful marketing tool that you can employ to promote your business, your products and services. Professional insurance agents may have their own Facebook or social media page. But that is not enough! You have to constantly find ways to keep your page interesting to your target audience and therefore, keep your traffic coming. Here are several suggestions from marketing … Read more
Selling insurance, just like anything else, can be tough. Customers have very specific needs and may not fully understand those needs themselves. In addition, with so many companies and insurance products on the market, it can be tough to convince new prospects that your company is the best. Fortunately, with a little bit of salesmanship, … Read more
In 2012 there were almost 40,000 independent insurance agencies in the US alone. With 39,999 other competitors, how do you ensure that your company stands out? With so many other companies with similar offerings, it is critical that you have an effective marketing strategy. Ideally, your marketing promotes your brand, builds your business, and generates new clientele. To make your insurance … Read more