September 19, 2018
Hello Agents, Change is hard but we’ve all seen what happens when companies don’t adapt to the times (looking at you Blockbuster and Kodak). One of the biggest changes happening to the insurance industry is the generation we’re selling to. As Baby Boomers start to hit retirement, millennials are taking their place. This tech-savvy generation is different from their parents and understanding their insurance needs is critical to keeping your agency in business. The change has already started and new companies that cater to millennials are already popping up. Let’s chat about a few ways to keep your agency relevant to this new generation: We’ve chatted before about the benefits of using social media for your agency (see How to Brand Yourself on Social Media). But actually leveraging technology takes more finesse than just a website and Facebook page. Millennials can have information at their hands at the click of a button. If they can’t find information on your agency, or get in contact with you quickly, they’re likely to move on to someone that will. Use technology to show your agency’s values and build personal relationships. Skip print and TV ads and switch to digital ads on social media or use Google Ads. These ads are more likely to engage a younger crowd who are used to finding their products and services online only. Another great avenue is encouraging happy customers to post reviews on your agency. Let your agency’s great work speak for itself through the words of others! Millennials have grown up watching companies take advantage of past generations. They want to know a business is not just in it to make money, but actually cares about what they’re doing. The best thing you can do is show how you’ll add value to their lives by helping them with their insurance needs. One thing that doesn’t get talked about often is how an insurance agent can add a personal touch to their experience and actually care about what happens in their lives. The one thing you can’t get away with when working with millennials is inauthenticity. Be genuine about how your agency will solve a particular problem for them. Selling insurance to millennials should be viewed as a long-term game. Starting simple with renters and/or car insurance is a great start for this financially strapped generation. Millennials are buying homes less, owning less cars, and getting married later in life than previous generations. This means they’re also purchasing insurance differently and may not need the typical multi-policy you’re used to creating. That doesn’t mean it won’t ever happen. Building long-term relationships is key and your agency will be the first one they turn to when they are ready to purchase home and life insurance as protection for their new family. So while you may not write a multi-policy at the beginning of your working relationship with a millennial, eventually their lives will change and they’ll be ready to trust your judgment when they are ready! The Takeaway: updating some of your sales tactics, showing value, and starting with the basics are all great ways to sell insurance to millennials! And while we hate to put generations into boxes, our buying trends are based on how we were raised and technology has played a huge key in millennials lives. Adapting to these changing buying trends, is the only way to insure your agency sticks around. Find your next happy customer. - Contactability
Agent Ethan Kosmin Generated over $200,000 in premiums during first year in business thanks to Contact Concierge.
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