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Over the past two decades, the auto insurance sales industry has changed drastically. From basic digitalization of applications, quotes, and claims processing to the intricate world of data science, new technology seems to have touched every aspect of the market except old-fashioned face-to-face relationships. 

As an auto insurance sales agent, you may be wondering how you can better utilize the latest developments in the emerging industry of “insurtech” to improve your operations and bring in more clients.  

Table Stakes: Offering Your Clients Convenience 

The first way you can stand out as a modern auto insurance agent is in how you work with your clients. 

These days, clients expect the following conveniences: 

• Autopay Solutions: With recurring payments made automatically via credit card transactions and ACH, you can take the burden off your clients for each premium payment. 
• Real-Time Endorsements: If your clients want to make changes to their policy, a real-time endorsement process can improve efficiency. 

• Rapid Claims Handling: No client wants to see their claim sit in limbo for days, weeks, or months, so a fast claims handling process can boost retention. 

Working with a reputable insurance partner can enable you to bring these benefits to your clients. 

Boost Your Prospecting with Modern Digital Outreach Approaches 

According to the 2021 Auto Insurance Shopping Trends, most auto policy prospects consider price a principal motivating factor. These prospects also tend to stay with the agent their parents use. 

To better reach this pool of potential clients, you should consider the following digital tactics: 

• Search Engine Advertising: This classic marketing channel for lead acquisition still retains value, although high cost-per-click bids have dampened it in recent years. 
• Localized Social Media Advertising: Reaching Gen Z and millennials is much easier through modern social networks like TikTok and Instagram. These platforms have effective media interfaces to allow advertisers like you to reach your target prospects. 
• Online Channel Partners: Partnering with lead aggregators can offer a cost-effective way to bring in prospects. 

Make Use of a CRM with Predictive Analytics 

With predictive analytics, you can forecast future trends and customer behaviors. This includes predicting which clients are likely to renew their policies, who may be at risk of leaving, and which potential clients could be most profitable based on auto insurance data. 

This proactive approach allows you to allocate your resources and efforts strategically. Additionally, a good CRM can provide the tools you need to engage with those clients who may be a “flight risk” by leveraging data based on prior interactions and sentiment analysis. 

Consider the Benefits of AI-Assisted Selling 

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a game-changer in auto insurance technology. AI-powered chatbots can handle initial customer interactions, answering basic queries and gathering preliminary information. 

This automation can give you the time and space to focus on more lucrative projects such as sales and marketing. 

The easiest way to get started with this type of tech is to integrate one of the commercial chatbot solutions directly into your website. That way, prospects can reach out at any time of the day to request a quote. 

Automate Mundane Agency Tasks and Focus on the Clients 

Agencies often have mundane or repetitive tasks that can consume inordinate amounts of time better spent on prospecting, selling, and managing existing accounts. The latest technologies can help you manage these processes: 

• Accounting: Instead of running a monthly P&L manually with spreadsheet software, automated accounting suites can take the load off you, the agent, to focus on more revenue-generating tasks. 
• Lead Generation: With task automation software you can connect your marketing channels to your CRM and create an automated data pipeline that allows you to focus on what you do best – personalized auto insurance sales. 
• Performance Reporting: Modern CRMs and marketing software can provide detailed breakdowns of lead acquisition, opportunities, and deal status, saving you time and energy when it comes to understanding your sales funnel. 

Choose an Insurance Partner You Can Count On 

Bluefire Insurance offers comprehensive auto coverage solutions for your agency to help you integrate new technology. To get started, call (866) 424-9511 or reach out online for more information.