Solstice Insurance Broker Blog

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Which Dental Services Matter Most to Employees

By: Kate Ranta on 7/9/21 15:00

According to the American Dental Association, cost concerns are the most common reasons people don't visit the dentist. For many, the insurance provided through their workplace ...

Tune Up your Communication Skills with Clients

By: Kate Ranta on 2/2/21 16:44

Even the best communicators need to brush up on their skills sometimes. Whether it's over the phone, online, or in person, you communicate day in and day out with your clients. ...

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How to Show Empathy to Clients in 5 Steps

By: Kate Ranta on 1/8/21 13:20

To succeed, a broker needs to excel in both sales and customer service. These roles require various skills that can be learned and improved with training and practice. Empathy is ...

Why Ancillary Benefits Are Getting More Attention

By: Kate Ranta on 12/18/20 13:25

There’s probably never been a better time to sell ancillary benefits. Including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits in your sales strategy is just a smart business. Many ...

3 Tips for Delivering Engaging Presentations

By: Kate Ranta on 12/17/20 12:37

From new client meetings to open enrollment – your ability to deliver engaging presentations to your clients and their employees is an integral part of your role as an insurance ...

The Benefits of ASO: Why Brokers Should Sell It

By: Kate Ranta on 12/9/20 11:00

With so many plan designs available for health insurance and ancillary benefits, some brokers may be wondering about administrative services only, better known as ASO or ...

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5 Stress Management Tips for Insurance Brokers

By: Kate Ranta on 11/2/20 10:53

As an insurance broker, you likely have experienced stress in your professional life. Let’s take a look at ways for you to manage your stress. It’s a fact of life, but it’s ...

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7 Skills Health Insurance Brokers Can Market to Clients

By: Kate Ranta on 7/15/20 14:50

Buying health insurance is not the same as buying life insurance or even a new car. As a health insurance broker you know that, but many of your clients and potential clients ...

Top 5 Business Books Every Insurance Broker Should Read

By: Kate Ranta on 6/16/20 17:00

As an insurance broker, you know how much valuable time and money you invested in your future. You are a specialist in your state's laws, and the ins and outs of the many plans ...