What makes some insurance agents more productive than others? Of course, motivation and drive are imperative, but there’s more to it than that. Some highly motivated and well-meaning agents don’t get a lot done in the day. There’s not just one reason to explain this –...
When business owners take out business loans, they agree to make regular payments – but what happens if they can’t? Even if the business is thriving, unforeseen circumstances like illnesses and injuries may cause business owners to default on their loans, which can be...
If you had to take a test right this second on disability insurance basics, could you pass? Many insurance sales professionals couldn’t, and that’s a shame. Disability insurance provides critical financial protection, but many people avoid it because they just don’t...
When you take a flight, your life is in the hands of the pilot. For this reason, pilots are held to a high standard: many physical and mental health issues can cause them to lose their pilot’s license. The downside of this is some pilots may avoid seeking mental...
If your goal is to make more insurance sales this year, you have two basic options. The first option involves working harder to secure and follow up on more leads. The second option involves working smarter by targeting common sales killers. Unless you have unlimited...
Insurance sales can be a lucrative career. However, there’s a stark difference between bottom-tier earners and top-tier earners in the industry. To succeed in insurance sales, you need more than a license and a sense of ambition. You also need the right strategies....
A new year is an opportunity to set and achieve your insurance sales goals. The following six steps will help you make this year your most successful yet. 1. Conduct an Honest Self-Assessment. Before you can decide where you want to go next, you need to figure out...
Own-occupation disability insurance is often considered the gold standard. So is a Mercedes Benz, but more of us buy a Chevy or Ford. All automobiles fulfill the essential need – transportation – but a Chevy or Ford can do it without the high sticker price. Likewise,...
As an independent agent selling disability insurance, you may be wondering whether you should work with a disability insurance wholesaler or a disability insurance FMO. The decision you make can have a big impact on your career. Before you make up your mind, it’s...
The holiday season isn’t typically the busiest time of year for insurance sales. However, that doesn’t mean you should let your insurance marketing fall by the wayside. Although you may not close as many sales in December, the holidays are a great time to reach out to...
