The Heat of summer is half-way through! Of course, that means school is starting, cooler temperatures are on their way (trust me, they really are) and the race towards year-end goals has started. So, here is to education, sweating less, and the last half of what I am sure has been a great year for all of you. All the best,
Automatic Follow-Up System Trial Extended! Due to an error in one company's email system, many agents never received our notice about the automatic follow-up system trial. Well, the system is up and running and thanks to the feedback of many agents, we feel that it is running smoothly. We have extended the free trial period through the end of August due to so many of you not receiving our email. If you have not yet done so, take advantage of this trial to test the system out and see how it can help you! Just call us at 800-820-2981 or email us at agents@hometownquotes.com for more details.
Doing Business Via Email As an insurance agent, one of your most common tasks in growing your agency is following up with prospects and customers. In today’s world, the majority of your clients use the internet either at home or work. They are using it for convenience, information and communication and they are getting more web-savvy with each passing day. It is imperative if you want to stay connected to them that you do the same. Let’s face it, there is a certain percentage of the population that has become so dependent on email, that they only want to do business through it. Now, I know this makes life a little bit harder for agents, especially those who have built a business based on customer service and friendly rapport. But who says that you cannot build a rapport and have great customer service over the internet? One of the most important steps is to get a real email address. For those of you that are thinking “I already have a real email address” if it has an Aol, Yahoo, or Hotmail etc after the ampersand (@) and it’s free, it doesn’t count. To maintain or gain the look of a true professional you need something that looks like this: Jim@SmithInsurance.com or John@InsuranceCompanyName.com. Think about it, if you received an email from your doctor, which sounds more professional DrBill@Yahoo.com or Wsmith@FamilyMedical.com? Steve's barn burned down. Julie, his wife, called the insurance company and said, "We had that barn insured for fifty thousand and I want my money." "Whoa there, just a minute, Julie, it doesn't work like that. We will assess the value of the building and provide you with a new one of comparable worth." the agent replied. Julie, after a pause, said, "Then I'd like to cancel the policy on my husband." Why Buy Renters Leads? Did you know that Renters Insurance leads are a great way to increase your short term sales and build up your long term book of business? Renters leads are a quick and easy source of income for your agency that take less time to write and offer the same cross-sale opportunities as homeowners leads. You can count on Renters leads for the long haul. Individuals who are responsible enough to purchase Renters Insurance usually have good credit, loss ratios and retention. Read more and learn about a special way you can try them out for yourself |
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