55 min

5 Insurance Industry SECRETS They Don't Want You To Know! - Jon-Paul Hale NZ Business Owners

    • Entrepreneurship

Guest Jon-Paul Hale: https://www.willowgroveinsurance.co.nz/about-us/about-us-j-p-hale-menu



Takeaways




The insurance industry can be complex and challenging, with various pitfalls and potholes that individuals may encounter.
Understanding the client's needs and providing tailored solutions is crucial in the insurance industry.
Underwriters play a significant role in assessing risks and determining coverage terms.
Trust, education, and personalized advice are essential in the insurance industry. Insurance companies consider both medical and financial information when underwriting policies.
Advisors play a crucial role in guiding clients through the application process and ensuring accurate disclosure.
The misconception that insurance companies do not pay out claims is refuted, with statistics showing a high percentage of claims being paid.
The current application process can be inefficient and time-consuming, and there is a need for improvements, such as allowing insurance companies to access medical notes with client consent.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Challenges in Business

03:37 Approaching Insurance Sales

07:51 Building Rapport and Understanding Client Needs

09:25 Motivational Interviewing and Client Engagement

10:33 Empowering Clients to Make Decisions

11:53 The Difference Between Sales and Advice

14:29 Developing Skills and Personalizing Delivery

15:31 Setting Boundaries for Advisors

18:15 Staying Educated in the Insurance Industry

26:47 The Role of Underwriters in Insurance

30:59 Underwriting and Financials

32:14 Predicting Mortality

34:30 Role of Advisors and Brokers

36:19 Reinsurance and Risk Spreading

38:39 Financial Strength Ratings

41:17 Misconceptions about Insurance Payouts

44:30 Buying Insurance Online

45:58 Application Process and Claim Rates

51:15 Improving the Application Process

53:38 Value of Advice and Automation

Guest Jon-Paul Hale: https://www.willowgroveinsurance.co.nz/about-us/about-us-j-p-hale-menu



Takeaways




The insurance industry can be complex and challenging, with various pitfalls and potholes that individuals may encounter.
Understanding the client's needs and providing tailored solutions is crucial in the insurance industry.
Underwriters play a significant role in assessing risks and determining coverage terms.
Trust, education, and personalized advice are essential in the insurance industry. Insurance companies consider both medical and financial information when underwriting policies.
Advisors play a crucial role in guiding clients through the application process and ensuring accurate disclosure.
The misconception that insurance companies do not pay out claims is refuted, with statistics showing a high percentage of claims being paid.
The current application process can be inefficient and time-consuming, and there is a need for improvements, such as allowing insurance companies to access medical notes with client consent.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding the Challenges in Business

03:37 Approaching Insurance Sales

07:51 Building Rapport and Understanding Client Needs

09:25 Motivational Interviewing and Client Engagement

10:33 Empowering Clients to Make Decisions

11:53 The Difference Between Sales and Advice

14:29 Developing Skills and Personalizing Delivery

15:31 Setting Boundaries for Advisors

18:15 Staying Educated in the Insurance Industry

26:47 The Role of Underwriters in Insurance

30:59 Underwriting and Financials

32:14 Predicting Mortality

34:30 Role of Advisors and Brokers

36:19 Reinsurance and Risk Spreading

38:39 Financial Strength Ratings

41:17 Misconceptions about Insurance Payouts

44:30 Buying Insurance Online

45:58 Application Process and Claim Rates

51:15 Improving the Application Process

53:38 Value of Advice and Automation

55 min