While selling one or two insurance products will generate revenue for you, adding more products will really increase your revenue. Cross-selling insurance is a sure way to make more money because, when it comes down to it, you are more likely to sell to an existing customer than to a new lead. Existing customers have already committed to working with you and trust you to deliver solutions for their insurance needs. In addition, you’ll end up making more money by selling to your current customers, because it costs 7-9 times more to attract a new customer than to keep an existing one. But before you can attempt to cross-sell to your existing customers, take a look at the following strategies for best helping your customers.
Don’t just focus on trying to make sales, build solid relationships. You’re more likely to keep your customers, and have an opportunity to cross-sell to them, if you take the time to build personal connections with them. When you take the time to get to know them, you learn what their needs are. If you know them well and know what is happening in their lives, you’ll be able to offer more coverage down the line.
76% of agents use sales technology to increase efficiency. If you don’t have customer management software that helps keep you organized and keep up with your customers and their behavior patterns, then you should consider investing in it.
Many of your current customers are most likely on your email subscription list. In addition to using emails to alert customers of any changes to policies, or to send them relatable information/articles or holiday and thank you emails, you can use your emails to cross-sell. Reach out to your customers with different insurance policies they should look into or you think would benefit them. It puts the thought out there, makes them think, and possibly makes them the perfect candidate to cross-sell to.
Take opportunities to cross-sell to your clients when they arise. If they call or drop by to discuss their account or change their policy or information, take the chance to assess their needs and offer them insurance products that can benefit them. Go through their profile, look at what coverage they have, and see what other coverage they might be missing. Talk to them about how they might be able to save money, because everyone loves to save money!
Cross-selling insurance products to your existing customers can both help your clients and help your business grow. Your customers will remain loyal and trust you to provide them with valuable insurance based on their needs. And the one thing loyal customers bring in is more business!
