The insurance industry is always changing, and this past year has shown just how all the variables that can come into play require adaptability. As an insurance agent, you have to be able to quickly adapt to any changes in your industry, whether they are changes in plans, insurance companies, rules and regulations, or the needs of your customers. Being adaptable will help your business grow in the long run, because the more flexible you are, then the more successful you will be. But how exactly can you be adaptable?
Keep Up With Technology
Technology is constantly developing, growing, and changing. People have grown to rely on technology for almost everything: keeping up with friends, finding answers to their questions, getting directions, and shopping – and that includes shopping for insurance! Your customers are looking for convenience, so if you do not keep up with new technology, you will find yourself struggling to sell insurance.
Stay on top of all of the ways to make selling insurance as convenient as possible for your customers. Learn how to share your screens with customers, create a website and keep it updated, and make signing up customers online an easy option for them.
Expect The Unexpected
If there’s one thing you’ve probably learned over time as an insurance agent, it’s that you should always be ready for the unexpected. The pandemic is a great example of the unexpected! When it hit, agents had to adapt to selling insurance solely over the phone and through video meetings. Adaptable agents, who transitioned easily to selling over the phone rather than relying on face-to-face interactions, were much better prepared to continue selling through a difficult situation.
Always be ready to tackle any obstacles to selling that are thrown your way, which brings us to the next tip…
Embrace Challenges
How you look at a tough situation will determine how successful you are at tackling that challenge. If you approach a challenge with a positive attitude, you are more likely to have an open mind and find the solution more quickly, and not get frustrated. Being frustrated, annoyed and angry will only lead to giving up, and that’s not an option in the insurance business. After all, it’s not always easy trying to find the perfect plan that meets all of a customer’s needs, and you are bound to be faced with angry customers or periods of rejection.
Take a deep breath, take a break, and come back to work on the challenge with a clear mind. It will make a world of difference, because not everything is going to come easily to you, no matter how long you have been doing the job.
The best way to be successful in any business is to be adaptable. Keep up with the latest technology, with any changes to insurance companies and their plans, and most importantly with your clients. Leads all have different needs, and learning to adapt to them is very important to having happy, satisfied customers. And if you do end up with unhappy customers, learn to take on their feedback so you know what you need to improve. Remember, if you are struggling to find exclusive leads that are ready to buy, Benepath can help. We provide exclusive leads that are sent to you and only you. We also provide you with better tools, more guidance, unsurpassed sales training, and techniques from the most successful agents and trainers in the industry. To get more information, fill out the form on the right side of the page, or call 866-368-0377.
