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    Inbound vs. Outbound Marketing for Insurance Agents

    “Inbound Marketing” is much more powerful, as it positions the person or company as an expert (instead of strictly as a salesperson) in the eyes of the potential customer. Inbound Marketingis about creating a two-way communicative environment and experience.
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    5 Myths About Millennial Insurance Customers

    There are several common misconceptions about millennials within the insurance industry. But independent agents can’t afford to write off millennial consumers. Millennial consumers will be the most influential market segment for the next few decades, so it’s critical that independent agents understand what millennial insurance consumers want in insurance.
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    Be More Effective Selling Insurance

    In insurance, as in any sales business, there comes a time when the presentation is over and it’s time to close. Or, to put it another way, it’s time to get paid for your investment of time and hard work in looking for the best coverage options for your clients. When I asked the top agents in my region what made them such successful salespeople, they shared with me that preparing a  professional sales presentation is their top priority.
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    Chasing the 'Big' Ones

    Nick had finally started selling his company’s products on a steady basis. Now he was comfortable knowing that his commissions were going to be enough to cover his expenses. But something was nagging him in the back of his mind. How do I find more time to sell more so that I can actually save some money?
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    5 Things that Small Business Owners Should Know About Workers' Comp

    There are nearly 30 million small businesses in America. Owners of these small businesses make potentially tough decisions about workers compensation coverage that can impact their employees and bottom line alike. These five strategies can help small business owners properly evaluate their workspace risks and better manage insurance costs.
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    Marketing Your Insurance Agency: "Stop Selling, Start Helping"

    Marketing is one of the most important things you can do to keep current customers happy as well as drum up new business. The following tips are three easy ways to help your clients and community, which in turn will help market your agency and keep your business in the forefront of your present and future clients’ minds when an insurance need arises.
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    Controlling Workers' Comp Costs

    Business owners large and small understand that controlling expenses is an important part of their success, and insurance premiums are part of that equation. Since workers’ compensation is a “must-have” for most employers (meaning, it’s required by law), what steps can be taken to control these insurance costs?
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    Top Five Cyber Liability Insurance Concerns for Agents

    Servicing clients and their many evolving exposures is difficult enough. Throw in trying to keep up on the cyber liability and data breach exposures, and it leads to a complicated situation that may leave agents exposed themselves. Here are the top five concerns agents and brokers should be aware of in helping design the right cyber liability coverage for their clients.