4 Quick Tips for Connecting with Clients Virtually

An easy guide to forging virtual connections for insurance brokers 

Key takeaways: 

• Virtually connecting with clients can be just as lucrative as doing it in person.

• The advantages of virtual communication include savings on commute time, the ability to serve clients in rural locations, and health and safety.

• You can use social media, video conferencing, emails, and online webinars to virtually connect. 

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way many of us work. Now that we have protective measures in the form of vaccines, antiviral pills, and more, many employers have reversed course on allowing remote work only, mandating a return to work, at least part-time. This includes those in the insurance broker industry.

Connecting with your clients is vital whether you do it in person or virtually. Below, we provide four tips to help insurance brokers connect virtually with clients. 

The advantages of meeting with clients virtually

We know the pandemic significantly impacted how we communicate with clients. According to an article on remote work statistics of 2022, 55% of businesses globally now offer some capacity for remote work. 

Things have slowly been returning to normal for a while now. More employers are back in the office, and face-to-face meetings are possible again. Still, there are advantages to keeping virtual communication as part of your business playbook. 

The advantages of virtual communication include:

• Saves commuting time 
• Can be easier to schedule 
• Savings on gas from the lack of commute 
• Ability to serve customers in remote or rural locations
• Dress can be more casual 
• Safer for everyone’s health (especially those who are immune-compromised)

Now, let's explore our four virtual client communication tips.

You’ll start to understand the power of social media when you use it to connect with on-the-go clients. Using your own voice and personality on platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube can be an easy (and relatively inexpensive) way to show your clients that you’re invested in their lives and health. 

How can you use social media?

• Ask about what’s happening at their business or with them personally
• Inquire about their health, including mental and emotional health
• Post images showing new products or services
• Give updates on upcoming appointments
• Post stories about events or causes in your community
• Host a benefits Q&A
• Share content from leaders in your industry

You want to post just enough information, so your clients know where things stand without becoming too overwhelmed. Don't forget that you want to educate potential clients looking into good health, vision, and dental plans.

Think about it…

• You can collect and save client emails
• You can send out an e-blast or newsletter
• You can see how many people have opened your emails  
• You can see how many people have clicked on a link(s)
• You can see who has clicked on a link(s)
• You can track sales and calculate your return on investment (ROI)

Marketing experts have long considered email marketing a top priority for any company. They generate better results than most marketing channels. In fact, they have the highest conversion rate (66%) for purchases made in response to promotional messages. 

With email, you can: 

• Send “welcome” messages and drip campaigns
• Share high-quality (non-salesy) information
• Ask for feedback about your products or services
• Answer client questions
• Introduce new products/services
• Share your latest content (blogs, videos, social media posts, etc.)
• Share the latest news about your company (new hires, awards, announcements, community events you participated in, personal news about your life)
• Share industry updates
• Offer health/wellness tips and resources

You can use emails for one-on-one communication as well. A short back-and-forth will allow you to ask your clients about their needs and explore options that may be available to help them stay healthy in these stressful times.

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