Recent content by TonyINPFM

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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    Very constructive thanks. The reason i say free advice is because it is. I have had a fair few people ask how much an hour i charge. The reply is 'my advice is free. I am paid by the supplier if you were to choose to take any solutions i present. However there is absolutely no obligation.'...
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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    Big Pete i think that maybe you are not as close to your family as many others. I definitely speak to people that want to allow their family a stable quality of life for several years after death. sirearl we all let others control our money per say. As for being bookies that is the wrong...
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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    Tony84 is 100% correct. I have just come off the phone with a fellow broker that advertises on the diabetic.co.uk website. I actually found out that they use all the providers i do and i assume any other FA does, the problem stems from only a small amount cover pre-existing conditions...
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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    In reply to your post. I completely understand your frustration with life insurance when it comes to diabetes. I am an Insulin dependant (type1) diabetic and know where you are coming from. I have contacted 1 of the providers i deal with today and discussed in detail how they handle diabetic...
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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    WOW i never expected such a big discussion on a little question. I think Tony84 has covered everything i would have said. I think education is the biggest flaw. People just don't know anything about it and think its a waste of time. I have had a few clients that absolutely refused to talk about...
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    Why is it so difficult to get people interested in life insurance?

    Life insurance and other protection insurances are more popular in the states that the UK. Being a Financial Adviser giving free advice on protection insurances i have found that people just don't want to know. They don't understand the importance of preparing your family financially if...
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    4 Networking.....Worth it?

    thanks that would be great i'll pm my number
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    4 Networking.....Worth it?

    Hi there I have come accross a networking site 4networking.biz and was wondering if anyone here has experience of them. Its a big outlay for someone new to the game like i and i was wondering how it worked.
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    Good morning from Chef Smartipanti

    Welcome. Hope you find things helpful. Im new too and have had a wave of new info.
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    Hi

    Hi there. I know, it is very scary especially when you have a family
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    Hi everyone

    greetings and salutations
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    Hi

    hi What do you do?
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    Networking For IFAs

    Hi All I have just become a IFA with INPFM which advise on income protection, life assurance, wills and trusts and critical illness cover. I am about to do my final bit of assessment and then im in the field. I am hoping to get some good networking going to generate prospects. Can...
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    What next with 'leads'?

    I would develop an information pack. Send them the details and then aim to give a follow up call after that to see if there is anything you can do for them.