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Can You Get Life Insurance If You Are Over 50?

July 27, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Fifty years old seems like an old age – unless you plan on living past 100, it means that your life is more than half over – but people over 50 do a lot more than they used to. Think about how old your grandparents looked in their 50s and 60s and beyond as opposed to grandparents of today. Actress Jane Fonda is 75 years old and looks 20 years older. Golfer Gary Player is 77, in terrific shape, and recently even posed in the buff for ESPN the Magazine.…

Auto Insurance Add-Ons That Are Actually Worth the Extra Money

July 20, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

When it comes to deciding on auto insurance for your vehicle it’s important to thoroughly consider each policy type before jumping to make a decision. Insurance premiums can be a big chunk of change out of your bank account each month, but unfortunately, car accidents are an everyday occurrence around the world, and getting caught without coverage can mean big trouble. You definitely don’t want to cut corners when it comes to making sure you have all of the insurance you need. Even if certain add-ons are going to cost…

5 Tips for Helping Your Child Become A Safe Driver

July 20, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

Once our child reaches the right age to start driver’s training, it is common to feel anxious. Not only do we fear for our child’s safety, but we also fear for the other people on the road. As a parent, it’s important to encourage your child to be a safe driver and with confidence. Although you can only do so much, here are five tips for helping your child become a safe driver: Explain the consequences When it comes to driving, there is always the chance of an accident. From getting…

Using social media marketing for your insurance business

July 14, 2013 Dan

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It’s hard to think of a person who doesn’t have an account on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, and other social media sites that have become immensely popular around the globe. This makes it easy to understand why insurance agency owners and agents are continually being advised to take advantage of the opportunity. The problem is that it is easier to decide to use social media marketing than it is to know what to say. Users of social media networks will like, follow, or even share virtually any topic that they…

State of Your Health Insurance While Traveling

July 6, 2013February 12, 2014 Guest Author

You’re soon to be off on an exciting trip out of the country. Your plans are made, your flight is booked, your passport is current, and now all you can do is count down to the day of your flight. Before you pack your bags and board you plane, you should make sure that your insurance will cover any unforeseen medical expenses while traveling. Whether you are an American or an Australian citizen, health insurance agents from insurance companies like GMF Health in Australia can help you determine if you…

The Most Expensive States for Car Insurance

June 29, 2013April 21, 2014 Guest Author

The United States is known the world over for being full of motoring fanatics with people loving the old and new models, taking them apart and putting in modern add-ons to improve performance, washing them to keep them clean on an almost daily basis and loving their motorsport. With all of this in mind, you would almost expect the US to be relatively cheap in terms of car insurance. You would also expect that annual insurance prices would be relatively similar across the country. However, there are some significant variations…

Easy Insurance Prospecting Ideas

June 27, 2013June 29, 2013 Marc

A Consistent Insurance Prospecting Plan Will Help Your Agency! Keeping your current insurance clients happy should be your number one goal as an insurance agent, but you also have to keep channels open at all times for new leads or prospects. Prospecting for clients is a complicated endeavor, but it is one that you must partake in. Insurance clients can be long term, but today many jump around to find better prices. Keep your current customers happy, but save time to build up interest and look for new ones as…