Insurance marketing: When you are one among several insurance agents

In insurance marketing, it is not unusual for your customer to be contacted by several insurance agents. He or she may be uncomfortable, overwhelmed or being pulled in too many directions by agents who are trying to sell him or her a policy. The customer’s not sure whom to trust.

You can probably relate to this. We’ve all been in situations where several people are asking for your time and attention and it’s hard to know who to listen to. And in those situations, whom would you have likely ended up listening to? Probably the person you felt the best connection with. The o

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Posted by Laura Lopez 02 17, 11
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Save Money as a Foreign Student

Money is often tight for students and teachers on a budget. Do yourself a financial favor and save money on transportation, accommodation and activities with a handy student discount card.

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is for students over the age of 12, enrolled in an accredited institution for a degree or diploma. The International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC) is for full-time teachers and the GO 25 International Youth Travel Card is for travelers between the ages of 12 and 25.

Cards like these give discounts on airfares with major airlines, and money off essentials like transportation, accommodation and international phone calls as well as the fun stuff like museum admissions and activities.

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Posted by Laura Lopez 02 15, 11
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Insurance leads: Meet your community

Successful insurance agents are involved in their communities and therefore discover profitable opportunities to meet potential insurance leads.

Have you considered these possibilities?

Go to local networking events. There’s a lot to be gained from making connections at various events in your area where businesspeople of all stripes get together to trade business cards, schmooze and maybe have a meal. It’s never a bad thing to let people in your community, especially other business owners, know that you’re out there too and appreciate their insurance leads.

Who knows? You might even convince someone to come in for a meeting or to tell his or her own customers about the service you provide. At th

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Posted by Laura Lopez 02 10, 11
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Experiencing US Culture on an Exchange Student Program

One of the best ways to learn about the culture and language of a country is to be an active visitor – immersed in the community and learning about the ways in which the new country is different from, and similar to, home.  One of the most effective, and fun, ways to be an active visitor is to participate in an exchange student program.

Many young people come to the United States to study and take part in research. Secondary, higher and graduate students are all attracted by the top-class study facilities and teachers, and the chance to meet students from all over the globe.

J1 visa holders are required by the United States government to have valid J1 visa insurance, or exchange student insurance, for the time period covering their exchange program.

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Posted by Laura Lopez 02 08, 11
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Insurance to Fill the Gap Between Study and Work

When you’ve finished full time study and you’re not yet in work, optional practical training (OPT) is a great way to boost your skills and gain valuable work experience. OPT is a work permit for F-1 students who no longer study full time. OPT puts you in a good position to seek work as you’ve enhanced your classroom knowledge with practical know-how.

Most educational establishments don’t provide student health insurance to international students on optional practical training. When you no longer study full time your insurance benefits can disappear, which could be disastrous if illness or injury strikes. But don

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Posted by Laura Lopez 02 03, 11
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Health Insurance Benefits

It is clear that growth in demand for health insurance for the users created, increasingly, a large market where deals are varied.

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Posted by Laura Lopez 01 30, 11
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Choose Your Own International Student Health Insurance

Adequate health insurance is a prerequisite for international students at an overseas university. But do you have to sign up to the university’s own program? Can you choose your own international student health insurance? The answer is yes, but you need to make sure it fits.
International student health insurance is a mandatory requirement because universities don’t want to bear the brunt of medical bills incurred by their overseas students. You are required to have adequate insurance coverage and many people opt for the easy option of the university’s own program. But y

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Posted by Laura Lopez 01 23, 11
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