Why Do 90% Of New Insurance Agents Quit? The Key To New Agent Insurance Sales Success! (2024)

Dear Friends, Somewhere around 80% of new insurance agents hired by independent marketing organizations fail and quit within their first 12 months of getting their license. And then within 5 years, 80% of the remaining new insurance agents will struggle and quit! That is a 90% failure rate for new agents. Why do all those new insurance agents quit? New Agents quit because the only training and coaching they get from their independent marketing organization is how they can make a quick insurance sale! New agents quit because the independent marketing organization never trained them on the keys to success in insurance sales!

Most independent marketing organizations will train insurance agents on all the products they want them to sell. Then the independent marketing organization will train the insurance agent to ask a few questions and learn a sales presentation that just sells a product. The independent marketing organization will give them an appointment script. And tells them to set an appointment with the leads they buy or the people they know! And within a year most new agents are frustrated, broke, and have no other option but to quit selling insurance.

Why Most New Insurance Agents Are Frustrated, Broke, And Quit Sales!

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The first reason new insurance agents quit is they only set a few sales appointments with the leads they buy and/or the people they know. And they will close just a few insurance sales. Most of the insurance sales will be around $600 in commissions. Eventually, they will run out of the people they know. And they will have to buy more and more insurance sales leads. Lead costs alone per week would be around $500! Many new agents quit selling insurance because they are broke and can’t afford to buy more sales leads.

The second reason new insurance agents quit is initially they will need to set 10 or more sales appointments to close 3 or more sales per week. So to set 10 or more insurance sales appointments, they will need to talk to 100 or more people. This means they will make 200 or more phone dials to talk to 100 people. And that means they will spend a lot of time and money every week to make just 3 insurance sales of $600. Most new agents quit selling insurance because they have to work too hard for the money they make.

The third reason new insurance agents quit is that they will end up with a lot of not-taken and lapsed policies. Because they never learn to sell insurance the right way. This will mean they have to pay back a lot of their insurance commissions. These new agents are forced to quit because their lapses are more than their current insurance commissions!

Between the negativity of calling 200 people to set 10 appointments and then people lapsing their insurance policies. Plus, with the expense of the insurance sales leads! Most new insurance agents get frustrated and burned out within a year or so… and will quit the business.

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Keys To Success For New InsuranceAgents Selling Insurance!

There are very few independent marketing organizations that do not have 90% of their new insurance agents quit in their first 5 years. What do the most successful independent marketing organizations do that is different from everyone else out there? What are the keys to success for new insurance agents so they are not frustrated, broke, and forced to quit?

First Key To New Agent Success Selling Insurance – The most successful independent marketing organization will train agents to market their services (not products)! So they do not need to buy any insurance sales leads.

The result of their insurance agent marketing training is they will attract their IDEAL prospects/exclusive sales leads to them. So now they will set more and better sales appointments.

And because they work with their ideal insurance prospects/exclusive sales leads they will only need to call 10 to 25 people per week to set 3-5 appointments per week!

Second Key To New Agent Success Selling Insurance – the best independent marketing organization will train insurance agents how to really help people (not just make quick sales)!

Because the insurance agents are learning how to really help people the commission for each sale will initially be over $1,000. And as they get better and better at helping people, the commission for each insurance sale will double and triple!

The bottom line is when new agents follow these keys to insurance success selling insurance, they will need a lot fewer prospects/exclusive sales leads! These insurance agents will spend a lot less time on the phone and more time working with and helping people. They are also building a strong relationship with clients, so they will have fewer not taken and/or lapsed insurance policies. They will get more insurance referrals/exclusive sales leads. And best of all they will feel really good about what they do!

Proven 80% Success Rate For New Insurance Agents!

Let me tell you a quick story, my family and I have been training and coaching new agents and advisors tohelp familiesfind the moneyto buy insurance for over 40 years.

For example, as a branch manager for Met Life, from 1989 to 1994, Lew hired 23new insurance agents. Then over 10 years later, 18 of these new agents were a success and still selling life insurance. All 18 of the insurance agents were making well over $100,000 per year and were not forced to quit. And that was in the ’90s! In addition, they work 40 hours or less per week and do all their sales within 5-10 miles of their home or office.

Note:The top producers, we worked with last year, earned over $1,000,000. While many others who earned $40,000-$60,000 per year, within a year now earn $150,000-$350,000 per year. And you can do it too when you take control of finding and attracting your best life insurance leads!

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Why Do 90% Of New Insurance Agents Quit? The Key To New Agent Insurance Sales Success! (3)“I know I am not the first person to say or think this, but I wish I would have met Lew and Jeremy Nason when I started in the business 4 yrs ago. ‘Where have you guys been?’ The Mortgage Protection Tool Kit is absolutely one of the most amazing, ‘for real’ products I have ever used. And, just when I thought I couldn’t be blown away anymore, I picked up the Fact-Finding DVDs. Holy @&*/?* Batman?Unbelievable!

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Why Do 90% Of New Insurance Agents Quit? The Key To New Agent Insurance Sales Success! (4)“I have been looking for a “magic” system for selling insurance and leads. It doesn’t exist! However, within about 30 days the Insurance Pro Shop’sMortgage Protection Sales System and training have changed my practice! This is a complete system that if applied can turn anyone’s practice around in 30 days. The simple facts are… from Jan 1/2011 – Mar 31/2011, I sold $30k in life premium. From April 1-18th I sold $14K in life premium and 2 annuities for $57k. I also had a client call me and we are working on a $300k annuity which will be the largest I have ever moved. I have looked everywhere for a system that works and bought a lot of systems. This one changed my life.” Mark Kanakaris, RFC – GA (4 years in business)

Why Do 90% Of New Insurance Agents Quit? The Key To New Agent Insurance Sales Success! (5)Lew, I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for recommending themortgage tool kit. It has definitely helped me increase my average case size from a $600 annual premium to well over a $2,000 annual premium per case. Also, prior to purchasing the tool kit, I was spending over $2,000 per month on leads. I am proud to say that I have not purchased a single lead in over two months and my production is still climbing. What a life-changer. I cannot thank you enough. You’re truly making a difference.” David Trusler, MBA – IL,Trusler Financial Group (6 years in business)

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Why Do 90% Of New Insurance Agents Quit? The Key To New Agent Insurance Sales Success!? ›

Many new agents quit selling insurance because they are broke and can't afford to buy more sales leads. The second reason new insurance agents quit is initially they will need to set 10 or more sales appointments to close 3 or more sales per week.

Why do so many life insurance agents quit? ›

One of the biggest reasons that insurance agents quit is the fact that they have unrealistic expectations. The insurance industry is huge, which leads many people to think they can easily make a large income by selling insurance.

How many insurance agents quit in the first year? ›

More than 90% of new agents quit the business within the first year. The rate increases to greater than 95% when extended to five years.

Why do insurance agents get bad reputation? ›

No Trust in the Insurance Agent or Insurance Company

Some are just paranoid, but others have had past experiences that justify their lack of trust. Whether it has been lack of service from their agent or not being treated fairly on a claim, bad experiences can put a very negative light on the insurance industry.

How do I succeed as a new insurance agent? ›

How to Be a Successful Insurance Agent
  1. People Skills. People skills are the number one characteristic of a successful insurance agent. ...
  2. Good Salesmanship. Insurance agents are salespeople by nature. ...
  3. Customer Service Skills. ...
  4. High Energy Level. ...
  5. Honesty. ...
  6. Knowledge on a Variety of Products. ...
  7. Choose the Right Carrier.

What is the failure rate of new insurance agents? ›

That is a 90% failure rate for new agents.

Most independent marketing organizations will train insurance agents on all the products they want them to sell.

What percentage of insurance agents quit? ›

In fact, many agents new to insurance are fearful, knowing they face a high risk of failure. How many agents quit selling insurance? There isn't an exact number. But we figure somewhere between 90% and 95% of agents quit in their first 12 months of receiving their license.

How old are most insurance agents? ›

Insurance agents make on average $51,936 per year. The average age of an Employed insurance agent is 45.9 years old. In the next 10 years, the number of insurance agents is expected to grow by 8%.

Why do so many insurance agents fail? ›

The most commonly cited reason insurance agents fail is that they fail to listen to their customers and take the time to find the best product to suit their needs. Agents who bring the right solutions to customers build trust, and that helps them build a book of loyal customers.

What is the hardest part of being an insurance agent? ›

An agent who is only out to earn a commission, regardless of the needs of the client, is not likely to last long in the business. Agents and brokers who listen carefully to what their clients and prospects say will be able to earn their trust, which is the hardest part of their job.

How to spot a bad insurance agent? ›

You can usually spot the bad apples in the bunch by their: High-pressure tactics: A good insurance agent will lay out your options for you and explain the pros and cons of each choice. They won't press you to sign in a hurry — nor will they automatically push you toward the highest coverage and priciest policy.

What is the disadvantages of being an insurance agent? ›

Unpredictable Income

While the insurance industry is stable and the income is lucrative, it can sometimes be hard to plan ahead and know where your next paycheck will come from, since your income may be solely based on sales made. To succeed in this field, you must be a go-getter.

What is the disadvantage of insurance agent? ›

Commission-Based Income: One of the biggest downsides of being a life insurance agent is that your income is commission-based. You must sell policies to earn an income. This can be stressful, especially when you are just starting in the industry.

What is the most lucrative insurance agent? ›

While there are many kinds of insurance (ranging from auto insurance to health insurance), the most lucrative career in the insurance field is for those selling life insurance.

What is the best insurance to sell? ›

Life insurance is the most profitable—and the hardest—type of insurance to sell. With the highest premiums and the longest-running contract, it brings in cash over a long period of time. In the first year, agents make the largest annual sum on a policy, bringing in anywhere from 40–120% of the policy premium.

How long does it take to make money as an insurance agent? ›

Most businesses don't make any profit in their first year of operating. It could take anywhere from 18 to 24 months for your insurance sales to actually provide profit. Don't feel discouraged. Every small business owner has to clear this hurdle.

Why is life insurance so hard to sell? ›

Life insurance is a very difficult product to sell. Simply getting your prospect to acknowledge and discuss the fact they are going to die is a hard first step. When and if you clear that hurdle, your next task is creating urgency so they buy right away.

What is the major problem with life insurance? ›

One disadvantage of life insurance is that the older you are, the more you'll pay for a policy. This is because you're more likely to pass away during the policy period than a younger policyholder and will, in turn, cost the life insurance company more money.

Why is everyone selling life insurance? ›

For some, the desire to sell a policy comes from wanting to use the money to make a large purchase or settle debt. Instead of taking out a loan with interest, policyholders can sell their unwanted life insurance for a lump sum payment and use that money to fund their purchase(s) or pay off outstanding debts.

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