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Proposals

5 Things Every Insurance Proposal Needs to Include (But Most Don't)

Most agents send quote PDFs. Agents who close more include these five elements that build trust and drive decisions.

JM
May 28, 2025 · 6 min
Sales

How to Follow Up on a Proposal Without Sounding Desperate

The follow-up is where most deals are won or lost. Here's a proven framework that keeps you top of mind without pushing prospects away.

SR
May 15, 2025 · 5 min
Agency Growth

From Scratch to $1M Premium: How New Agencies Are Growing Faster

Three independent agency owners share the exact systems and tools that helped them reach $1M in written premium in under 18 months.

KP
May 3, 2025 · 9 min
Marketing

The Insurance Agent's Guide to Getting More Referrals in 2025

Referrals are still the highest-converting lead source for insurance agents. Here's how to build a system that generates them consistently.

DL
Apr 22, 2025 · 7 min
Tips & Tricks

7 Polly Features Most Agents Don't Know They Have

You're probably using 30% of what Polly can do. Here are seven underused features that can help you send better proposals and capture more leads.

TW
Apr 11, 2025 · 4 min
Tech & Tools

The Tech Stack Every Modern Independent Agency Should Be Using

From CRM to proposal software to quoting tools — here's the lean, high-leverage tech stack that top-performing independent agencies are running in 2025.

AR
Mar 30, 2025 · 6 min
Sales

How to Sell Insurance on the First Call Using a Pre-Built Proposal

Sending a proposal before the call changes everything. Here's a step-by-step approach that lets you close deals in a single conversation.

BJ
Mar 18, 2025 · 5 min
Proposals

Branding Your Insurance Agency: Why It Matters More Than You Think

Agents with consistent branding close more deals and get more referrals. Here's how to build a brand presence without a marketing budget.

MC
Mar 5, 2025 · 6 min
Agency Growth

The 5 Metrics Every Insurance Agency Should Track Every Month

Most agency owners fly blind. These five numbers — if tracked weekly — will tell you everything you need to know about the health of your book of business.

LP
Feb 20, 2025 · 7 min
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