Are your clients taking unnecessary risks? September is here, which means Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) is upon us—the perfect opportunity to remind your clients about the importance of having proper insurance coverage for whatever stage of life they’re in. Take America professional stock car racing driver, model and advertising spokeswoman, Danica Patrick’s, story for… Read More
Eloise Glaspie, CLU, ChFC - Agency Development and Education Manager, Author at Creative Edge
Nine Unique Event Ideas to Grow Sales
Are you looking for innovative ways to generate sales through your existing relationships and build loyalty in select social circles? Hosting well-thought-out and well-planned events can be a great way to gather individuals interested in your services to network with like minds in a comfortable, enjoyable environment. Create memorable occasions that provide opportunities to cultivate… Read More
Related terms: Agency Building, Annuities, Life, Marketing, Referrals, Sales Strategies, Sales Strategies
Amiss Table Rating & Maneuverability
Technology adoption, advancements in medical treatments and the wide array of pharmaceutical products are making a larger impact on how we all do business. And, in this case success story, we see the importance of reviewing carrier offers and not taking them at face value. Maneuverability in Health Class Ratings With the subjective underwriting process… Read More
Shell Game: Planning for Retirement’s Unpredictability
Life’s unpredictable. That’s why we help everyday people improve their odds and reduce the impact of external risks. We work to protect a client’s financial plan. In our profession, we spend a great deal of time anticipating and predicting the unforeseen and how external pressures can affect clients. What are the techniques to navigate and… Read More
Related terms: Financial Planning, Life, Sales Strategies, Savvy Strategies, Wealth Management
Unlike Prince, are your clients prepared?
Recent news releases regarding the untimely passing of music icon Prince indicate a storm brewing regarding value of his estate and “who gets what.” First in line for a large share of the inheritance are the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the State of Minnesota (where Prince resided in Paisley Park) to cover any estate… Read More
AG 49 Phase 2 to Bring More Changes
Just as the dust has started to settle from Phase 1 of Actuarial Guideline XLIX—better known as AG 49—more changes are coming with Phase 2, effective March 1, 2016. Originally, AG 49 was adopted to provide more uniformity and consistency within the illustrations used to promote the sale of indexed universal life (IUL). To accomplish… Read More
Related terms: Carrier Announcements / Updates, Case Consulting, Customer Relationship Management, Industry News, Life, Practice Management, Product News, Product Training & Knowledge, Products & Carriers, Sales Strategies, Technology / Software, Uncategorized
The Four Ls of Life Insurance
A new survey released by Bankrate.com and conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International documented 4 in 10 Americans with children under age 18 don’t have life insurance leaving families vulnerable in the event of an unexpected death. Many of those surveyed that do have insurance admit to being vastly underinsured. Life insurance has been… Read More
Related terms: Estate Planning, Life, Planning Tools, Sales Strategies, Wealth Management
Winning Over Clients’ Heirs
The wonder of the holiday season is upon us. The holidays: one of the only times in the year when families get together to share old memories and traditions while making new ones. Delicious food and a happy atmosphere present an opportunity for financial advisors to get acquainted with multi-generational family members while they are… Read More
Placing A Policy On Jekyll & Hyde
The old saying “things aren’t always what they seem” is one that proves itself true time and time again in the life insurance business. Just when you think you have a client completely figured out, you may learn something about his or her lifestyle that dramatically alters the case design, underwriting outcome or both. And sometimes the most conservative business clients can lead the most unconventional lifestyles outside of the office. The next time you have a business insurance case that isn’t what it seems, consider identifying all of your options and alternatives to ensure that you don’t let opportunity slip through your fingers. THE FACTS










