Selling insurance is easy, right? Sure, if you’re a veteran and have been doing it for years. But for most agents who are just starting out, and even for some who have been selling for a while, it can be a struggle, and many will fail. It is actually estimated that about 80% of new agents will fail within the first 3 years. If you are aware of the reasons why agents fail, then you can avoid these mistakes and become successful in the insurance industry.
Expecting A Lot In The Beginning
This is the biggest mistake you can make as an agent. It would be great to get into the insurance business and flourish right away. But that is not realistic. Selling insurance is a slow and steady race, because of the time it takes to build a customer base. In order to get that customer base, you have to put effort into building a website, creating a social media presence, doing email marketing, and more to get your name out there and get your business known.
But even before you can build up your customer base, you need to get leads, which can take quite some time. In order to get leads that are exclusive and ready to buy, you have to put in a lot of work, including knowing how to speak to customers, and showing superior customer service skills. Benepath can supply you with great exclusive leads at a low cost. Our leads simply fill out a form on our website and are ready to speak to an agent about their insurance options.
An insurance agent needs to know their stuff, which means you must constantly learn what is new and what has changed in the industry. How can you get more training and education? There are plenty of online courses available. You can also join a network of agents who can help mentor you.
We get it, you want to be successful and make a lot of money. But choosing to chase money will only end up hurting your business, and you will lose out in the long run. Customers will see that you do not care about their needs, especially if you are pushy about selling plans without showing your customers how valuable they are. Selling insurance is a service-oriented business, and about building relationships, not just making sales. You need to be ready to go above and beyond to meet your clients’ expectations, and keep your relationships going.
If you want to become a successful agent, great! It takes a lot of work, you have to be educated in insurance, take your time, and know how to run a customer service-based business. If you’re looking for exclusive leads, Benepath has got your back. To get more information, fill out the form on the side of the page, or call 866-368-0377.
