by Ed Hinerman | Sep 10, 2009 | bait and switch, insurance, life insurance
I called a client of mine the other day because not too long after I had done an annual review of his term life insurance coverage I received a notice that he had applied with another company and was considering replacing the policy he had through me. Now I really...
by Ed Hinerman | Jul 25, 2009 | insurance, life insurance
The biggest of the on line life insurance agencies is a master at tying up customers and shielding them from the truth and often better deals that might come from competitors. Bait and switch is the first line of offense or tactic. I’ll use a very recent true...
by Ed Hinerman | Jun 22, 2009 | bait and switch, life insurance
Bait and Switch! Most commonly run across in advertising or in sales pitches when a price is presented that the agent or agency knows is either inappropriate or unattainable. The truth, the switch, in life insurance is usually only brought to the surface after a long...
by Ed Hinerman | Apr 23, 2009 | bait and switch, insurance, life insurance, term insurance
During this recession many people are turning to term insurance as a way to fill the void left by decimated investment portfolios. Like me, most believe that the hole will eventually fill back up, but in the interim who wants to leave their spouse with a 401k that has...
by Ed Hinerman | Feb 14, 2009 | bait and switch, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, insurance, insurance quotes, life insurance
Just for minute let’s pretend this wild scenario could happen. You talk to two life insurance agents and tell them both the same health information. One gives you a quote that your life insurance policy will cost $1000 a year and the other says it will cost...
by Ed Hinerman | Dec 15, 2008 | bait and switch, DUI, Independent agent, insurance, life insurance
I very seldom “go off” on individual life insurance companies. Our experience in the impaired risk market is that company underwriting can go through cyclical changes, so we have learned to stay away from companies who aren’t being consistent until...
by Ed Hinerman | May 28, 2008 | bait and switch, diabetes, insurance, life insurance, term insurance, Type 2 diabetes
In my last post I hope I made a clear distinction between a life insurance agent who is qualified to handle cases that involve health issues, and those who really shouldn’t play with sharp objects. At the end I alluded to the definitive way to separate the two...
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