Tips for Agents

5 Reasons to Become an Independent Insurance Agent

Why become an independent insurance agent? We explore why many people choose careers as independent insurance agents over the alternative.

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Sales Tips that Work for Independent Insurance Agents

Learn the many things you can do to increase sales as an independent insurance agent. These tips can help.

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What Qualities Make a Good Insurance Agent?

What makes a good insurance agent? People skills. Time management skills. Self-motivation. If you want to succeed in selling insurance, here's what to know.

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5 Tips for Closing Insurance Sales

Want to know how to close more insurance sales? Of course, you do! Check out these five tips to help make your business more successful.

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How Do Insurance Agent Commissions Work?

Insurance agent commission structures vary depending on whether the agent is captive or independent. Knowing the difference can help you choose a career path.

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Time Management Tips for Insurance Agents

As an independent insurance agent, do you struggle to manage time and stay productive? There are many ways to stay on track. Here are some time management tips to help.

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Your Guide to Starting an Independent Insurance Agency

Thinking about venturing out and starting your own independent insurance agency? Be prepared! Follow our guide and consider joining the right insurance cluster.

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What Is a Captive Insurance Agent?

Want to be a captive insurance agent? Learn more about this type of agent and how they do business before making your final decision.

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What Do Insurance Customers Really Want in 2022?

Do you know what insurance customers really want in the new year? Here are some tips to stay on top of consumer expectations in 2022.

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What Are the Biggest Challenges Facing Agents Today?

As an insurance agent, you know how important it is to be prepared for the challenges to come. Here's what you need to know.

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Tips to Avoid the 6 Common Social Media Mistakes New Agents Make

Social media can be a very powerful tool for insurance agents. Learn how to avoid social media pitfalls by avoiding the 6 most common mistakes new agents make.

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How to Know if Your Social Media Efforts Are Paying Off

How many of your leads are coming from social media? Should you change your strategy? Here are some ways to figure out if your social media efforts are paying off.

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How is Covid-19 Affecting Insurance Sales?

As we move through a post-Covid-19 world, things are quite different compared to a year ago. How have these differences affected insurance interest and sales?

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Top 5 Insurance Influencers, Blogs, and Websites to Follow in 2021

Looking to stay on top and leverage opportunities for insurance agency growth in 2021? Here are five sites to watch and add to your bookmarks folder.

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How to Market Insurance During Covid-19: Agent Tips and Tricks

In these uncertain times, how do agents thoughtfully and successfully market insurance to families and clients reeling from the effects of Covid-19? Read on to learn how.

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How an Insurance Network Can Provide Stability During Uncertain Times

The pandemic has changed the face of business as we know it. Learn how an insurance network can help your agency carve a path forward through this new normal.

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Does Your Agency Need Cyber Liability Insurance?

Insurance agencies have a unique responsibility to lead by example when it comes to mitigating unforeseen issues, including protecting their digital presence.

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5 Ways to Support Your Agents During a Pandemic

How do you sell in the middle of a pandemic without appearing insensitive or opportunistic? Agents need help making their case — here are 5 ways to support them.

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Must-Have Tools for Working From Home

We've compiled a list of must-have tools for outfitting your home office, optimizing your time, and staying connected to your existing and new clients.

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How to Stay in Touch With Your Clients

Your insurance business is based on relationships and customer service. Here are some easy ways to stay in touch and better connected with your customers.

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4 Ideas for Cross-Selling Your Clients

Getting your clients to purchase multiple products without seeming “pushy” can be a challenge. Here are 4 great ideas to get you started!

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How to Get Clients to Click Your Call-to-Action (CTA)

Not getting enough clicks on your CTA? Here are 3 ways to improve your calls-to-action and boost user engagement -- resulting in more actionable clicks!

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To Blog or Not to Blog

A blog is one of the best and biggest tools in a marketing arsenal; however, do you really need a blog if you are just a small agency?

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6 Marketing Tips for Generating More Leads

Leads are the gasoline that keeps your agency's motor running, and long-term success depends heavily on finding and exploring new methods of connecting with those leads.

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Growing Your Reputation Through Online "Word of Mouth"

Online reviews are the backbone of any business with an internet presence, but doubly so for those that rely on consumer trust.

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4 Sales Tips for Inexperienced Agents

New to the insurance industry and not sure where to begin or how to proceed? Here are 4 tips to help new agents land those sales!

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Can I Join an Insurance Cluster as a New Agent?

Is an insurance cluster a viable option for your new agency?

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I Can't Get a Direct Carrier Appointment — What Do I Do?

Securing direct carrier appointments can play a really important role in your business’ growth and success. Here are some tips to help.

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Local SEO Tips for Insurance Agents in 2019

Here are the top 5 ways you can improve your local SEO starting today!

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What Is an Insurance Cluster?

Insurance clusters are a great option for many independent agencies. But what is a cluster and why should you join one?

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What Makes a Great Insurance Agent

Do you have what it takes to be great?

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10 Ways to Build Trust With Your Insurance Customers

The insurance business is a relationship-based business.

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6 Tips for Starting an Insurance Agency

Thinking about taking the plunge? Here are 6 tips to get you started.

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Insurance Networks, Clusters, Alliances & Aggregators... Is There a Difference?

Here’s a hint: the difference is not in the name but in the agreement.

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Play to Your Strengths as an Independent Agent

More choices, better customer service, and expert guidance. Know how to market these strengths to acquire more customers and convert more leads.

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66% of Small Businesses Are Missing This Policy

A Nationwide-sponsored study from 2015 found that 75% of small business owners do not have a disaster recovery plan in place. Read on to learn why Business Interruption Insurance is an essential part of their risk management strategy and a great opportunity for upselling.

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How to Sell Your Insurance Agency

Carefully planning and executing the sale of your insurance agency is critical for successful results!

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Captive vs. Independent: Which Is the Right Path for You?

As a new insurance agent, should you go the captive or independent route? Read on to learn about the pros and cons of each type of business model.

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Where to Find Customers As a New Insurance Agent

Finding clients as a new insurance agent can be challenging. Here are 5 tips to make your lead generation goals easier and more effective.

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Typical Fee Structures for Insurance Clusters

Thinking about joining a cluster? Here’s an overview some of the most common costs of membership.

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4 Ways to Grow Your Insurance Agency

Getting started is easier than you might think.

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How to Get Direct Carrier Appointments As a New Agent

It's an uphill battle, but it's doable.

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What’s Included in a Typical Insurance Cluster Agreement?

Every cluster agreement is unique. But there are common threads that run through most.

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How to Pick & Share Content Your Customers Will Care About on Social Media

If you want to successfully build awareness of your insurance agency on social media, you have to share great content. But what?

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9 Tips for New Insurance Agents

How do you become and remain successful as an insurance agent? Here are 9 tips for helping you be the best you can be in your new role and field.

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8 Tips for More Productive Staff Meetings

“Meetings” and “productivity” — two words that rarely go together. But they should! Here's how you can make the impossible dream happen.

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What Is the Best Social Media Platform for Agents?

Now that you've wrapped your mind around what you need to do to embrace social media for your business, another question surfaces: which platform should you go with? Get an overview of the top four.

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Insurance Cluster Pros and Cons

Is joining an insurance cluster or network the best solution for your independent agency?

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Is Your Insurance Agency Already Targeting a Niche Market?

While you may classify yourself as a "generalist," it's possible you're already serving a specific market segment. Here's why it matters and how you can uncover your hidden specialties.

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10 Tips for Using Social Media to Promote Your Insurance Agency

Do you want to use social media to promote your agency but don't know where or how to start? Here's your crash course in social media marketing!

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Share This: Insurance Gaps Infographic

Need a little help with your social content? This infographic from Safeco is a good start.

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Build a Welcome Kit for New Insurance Customers

We all know selling insurance is hard -- but so is keeping customers!

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Do Flyers Still Work?

They can -- if you do them right.

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How Giving Back Is Good for the Community and Your Agency

Supporting local causes and other charities is great for your business. Here are the top five reasons why giving back is good for you and your community.

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You've Got Google+ Covered -- Now What?

If you have already verified your Google+ business page, is claiming and optimizing your local listings on Yelp, Facebook, or Bing Local worth the effort?

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Create a "New Client Checklist" for Your Insurance Agency

Bringing on a new client? Make sure you don't miss a beat!

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Online Reviews - A Necessary Evil

Business reviews on sites like Google and Yelp can make or break your agency’s online presence.

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What Does It Cost to Join an Insurance Agency Cluster?

If you are considering an insurance agency cluster, read on to learn about the types of costs associated with group membership.

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When and How to Ask for Customer Referrals

Learn when and how to ask for customer referrals during your business process and see tangible results!

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How to Choose the Best Insurance Agency Cluster for You

You have made the decision to join forces with an insurance cluster or network, but how do you choose the right one for your agency?

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10 Tips for Improving Your Insurance Agency's Customer Service

The difference between an amazing customer experience and a terrible one boils down to just a few small changes here and there.

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Show Your Customers the Value of an Independent Insurance Agent

Insurance professionals know the numerous benefits of working with an independent agent, but do your customers understand the value?

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How to Claim Your Agency's Google My Business Page

Last month, we told you why you should claim your agency’s Google My Business page. Now we’ll show you how to do it.

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Why You Should Claim Your Agency's Google My Business Page

As an independent insurance agent, you've probably noticed that marketing your agency online is tough. And you're not alone. Insurance is one of the most competitive industries to advertise on the internet.

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Top Ways to Improve Customer Loyalty for Your Insurance Agency

In the insurance industry, customer loyalty is critical for increasing policy renewals for your agency. A happy customer will come back again and again for additional products.

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Insurance Clusters 101

If you are a private insurance agency, you may benefit from joining an insurance network or “cluster” with other agencies. Insurance clusters like Voldico provide membership benefits that often surpass what you can gain individually.

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How to Get the Best Insurance Quotes for Your Customers

Providing customers with the best quotes can propel your agency from good to great. We have compiled a list of tips that will help you attain the most competitive quotes out there!

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Are you moving forward or falling behind?

Have you ever thought that if you aren’t looking to the future, you’re moving backward? Well, if you hadn’t previously, it might be something to start considering now.

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