Did you know insurance brokers who dedicate just 15 minutes a day to focused learning can see significant improvements in their skills and confidence?
Key Takeaways:
- Continuous learning helps brokers stay compliant and grow their business.
- Use podcasts, webinars, and newsletters to learn on the go.
- Credentials like PEBC, CEBS, and CIC boost credibility.
- Networking with peers accelerates problem-solving and growth.
Being an insurance broker means balancing different priorities. There are evolving client needs, industry changes, and innovative technology. Keeping your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date could take hours out of your day.
However, with the right resources and a steady routine, you can learn more in less time—and even grow your business.
Here are simple strategies and trusted resources to help you stay sharp and save time.
Strategies to Learn More in Less Time
- Set Your Weekly Goal
Pick one goal each week, like listening to a podcast or reading an industry newsletter. After a while, listening or reading can become part of your weekly routine. Then it can be easier to introduce new goals as you go along.
- Use Your Commute or Downtime
You can turn your commute to work or your lunch breaks into learning time. Podcasts and short videos are ideal for busy professionals. These formats are less formal than the structure of continued learning courses. It has been proven that short, flexible learning sessions integrated into your daily routine can enhance knowledge retention and engagement.
- Schedule Your Learning
Block dedicated time in your schedule once a week to catch up on news, webinars, or peer group chats. Start with 30 minutes a week and then you can build from there.
- Automate What You Can
Use tools like calendar reminders so you don’t have to think too much about your learning. For email updates, most platforms like Google and Outlook allow you to create filters and folders so that all your educational emails can be grouped together for easy access.
💡 Why it matters: Brokers who regularly learn are more likely to grow their business and stay ahead. One Gallup poll showed that companies with engaged learners have shown gains in multiple areas, including 10% in customer loyalty and 18% in sales productivity.
Top Resources for Busy Brokers
Here is a selection of resources that are helpful and made for brokers on the go.
Podcasts
- Healthcare Happy Hour
From NABIP, it delivers updates on health insurance policy, compliance, and legislative changes.
- Accelerate Your Insurance Sales
Focused on helping brokers grow their business through marketing strategies and sales techniques.
- Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Short, actionable episodes offering tips on compliance, marketing, and sales for health and ancillary insurance agents.
- The Broker Edge
Provides insights on selling dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits with strategies to differentiate and add value.
- Agency Intelligence
Explores marketing, technology, and growth tactics for insurance agencies.
- The Broker Link
Offers marketing tips, sales strategies, and industry updates to help brokers maintain independence.
💡Why it helps: Listening to podcasts during your commute or workout is a great way to learn without adding extra time to your day.
Webinars
- NABIP
Offers webinars on compliance, sales, and market updates.
- Employee Benefit News
Provides HR benefits insights in the form of webinars and whitepapers.
- Savoy Academy
Monthly webinars on ACA reporting, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and employer compliance.
- EPIC Insurance Brokers
Ongoing compliance webinar series, year-end checklists and legislative updates.
💡Why it helps: Webinars keep you up to date on rules and trends. Staying current helps protect your license and builds trust with your clients.
Newsletters
💡 Why it helps: Newsletters are a fast way to stay informed. Just a few minutes a week reading one newsletter can help you maintain a competitive edge.
Peer Groups
- LinkedIn Groups
Try: Global Insurance Network; Health, Voluntary & Employee Benefits
Great for asking questions and sharing ideas.
- Local Broker Meetups
Try: NABIP; Big I; NAIFA; CIAB; HAFA
Also check with your local chamber of commerce or industry associations.
- Online Forums
Try: Insurance Forums; Reddit communities like r/InsuranceProfessional and r/Insurance.
These sites offer advice, news, and peer support.
💡Why it helps: Talking with other brokers helps you learn faster and solve problems. Learning with others also improves memory and confidence.
Make It a Habit
Start small. Choose one podcast or newsletter to follow this week. Add a webinar to your calendar next week. Over time, these small steps will become habit and allow you to stay sharp, grow your business, and save time.
💡Bonus tip: Brokers who specialize and keep learning often stand out from the competition. There are credentials like PEBC (Professional Employee Benefit Consultant), CBP (Certified Benefits Professional) and Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC).
FAQs: How Brokers Can Stay Sharp and Save Time
- What are the best podcasts for insurance brokers?
Podcasts like Healthcare Happy Hour from NABIP, Agent Survival Guide, and Accelerate Your Insurance Sales offer quick, actionable insights.
- How can brokers learn more in less time?
Use your commute for podcasts, block 30 minutes weekly for webinars, and automate email filters for educational content.
- Which credentials help brokers stand out?
PEBC, CEBS, and CIC are respected designations that boost credibility and career growth.
- Why is ongoing learning important for brokers?
Continuous learning helps brokers stay compliant, adapt to market changes, and build trust with clients.
- Where can brokers find peer support and networking?
Join LinkedIn groups, local NABIP chapters, and communities like Insurance Forums or Reddit’s r/InsuranceAgent.
Ready to Level Up?
Staying sharp isn’t just about keeping pace, it’s about leading the way. Start small, stay consistent, and watch how these habits turn into growth.
Your next step: Download our Broker Advantage Calendar for 2026 to map out your learning goals.
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