For agents in the Insurance industry that are considering buying business insurance leads it is very important to research the Insurance lead company before you do business with them.

Here are a few things to consider when buying business insurance leads.

For starters. Where are the leads coming from? You want to make absolutely sure that the Insurance lead provider that you are considering is obtaining their business insurance leads on their own through lead generation web sites that they own and operate and can deliver them to you fresh.

Otherwise, you run the risk of purchasing recycled leads.

Also, look for the lead companies that do not require you to purchase contracts in order to do business with them.

If their leads are of good quality you will no doubt continue to buy so their would be no need for a contract.

If the company you are considering does require a contract you should either move on or continue to gather more information.

Look for low minimum deposits. Anything that is $300 or below would be considered acceptable. For instance, say you make a large deposit and find out that the leads are not any good. Is there any guarantee that you will get your money back?

Lastly, speak with someone in sales or the customer service department. Ask as many questions as you feel is necessary to find your comfort level.

If the company does not have a number for you to call than move on to the next one.

Who are you going to call when you need a refund?

If at any time you are not happy with the customer service you are receiving while doing your research than it is more than likely you will not be happy with the leads. So again, move on.

Remember, you work hard for your money, so make sure it is being spent in a way that will make you more money. Good luck!



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To sell more annuities and other insurance products you need to always understand the prospect. What do they really want?

Understanding the needs of the client is important to building a relationship. If we are always trying to fit our round peg into the square hole selling becomes almost impossible. Here are some tips about selling to this target market.

This is important, remember it.

People Buy Annuities

You Must Sell Insurance

What the client really wants

· High Interest or Yield on their money

· Tax deferred growth, control over their tax liability

· Guaranteed safety, many are too old to earn this money again

· Right to withdrawal interest, this keeps their principal intact

· Access to funds in an emergency and also if the funds are needed for long term care issues

The client does not want these

· To annuitize, although it is a benefit, the need to keep their funds in a "pile" far over shadows

· To lose any more money in the stock market, safety and security is essential

· Risk and who does? Why risk funds when it isn't necessary.

· To be concerned about tax consequence for children, they may say they are settling these funds aside for their children, but if taxes are due, they really don't care

· To be told they will be in a lower tax bracket. Who does want to be told this? I want to think my tax rate will be higher because it means I will be making more money.

Conducting a fact finder to understand the goals of your prospect is important. Always listen to their answers and never answer for them.



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