Still relying on postcards and referrals to grow your business?
You’re not alone—but it’s 2025, and clients expect more than a handshake and a magnet with your phone number.
Today’s health insurance shoppers are savvy. Whether they’re comparing Medicare Advantage plans or looking for a new under-65 policy, they’re doing their homework—and choosing agents who make their experience easier, clearer, and more personal.
So how do you make sure you’re the agent they choose?
Let’s talk through 7 smart, doable marketing strategies that can help you connect, convert, and retain clients this year.
1. Nail Your Niche
Trying to market to everyone often means connecting with no one. Instead, focus on your niche—like Medicare beneficiaries aging in, small business owners, or ACA enrollees with chronic conditions.
Why it works: People trust specialists. When your marketing speaks directly to their unique needs, they’re more likely to reach out.
Try this:
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Add your specialty to your Google Business profile and LinkedIn bio.
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Create a “Who We Help” page on your website.
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Run ads that target your ideal audience (e.g., turning 65 in [ZIP code]).
2. Modernize Your Online Presence
If your website still looks like it was built in 2012, it might be time for a glow-up. Clients want fast, mobile-friendly, and easy-to-navigate experiences—especially when shopping for something as complex as insurance.
What to optimize:
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Clear calls to action (like “Book a Free Consultation”)
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Fast load times
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SSL certificate (security matters!)
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Local SEO (list your city and service area)
Bonus tip: Add a “Get a Quote” button linked to your quoting engine. (Quotit can help here.)
3. Create Content That Educates (and Ranks)
Blog posts, FAQs, comparison guides, and plan breakdowns aren’t just good for SEO—they’re great for building trust.
Pro tip: Think beyond generic topics. What questions are clients actually asking you?
Example blog ideas:
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“Turning 65? Here’s What You Need to Know About Medicare Options”
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“How to Choose a Marketplace Plan if You Have a Chronic Condition”
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“Dental, Vision, and Hearing Coverage: What Medicare Doesn’t Tell You”
Use long-tail keywords like:
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“Best Medicare Advantage plans for seniors with diabetes”
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“How to switch ACA plans mid-year”
4. Use Short-Form Video to Build Trust Fast
You don’t need a ring light and a TikTok account to start leveraging video. Even simple, 30-second clips can do wonders.
Ideas to film:
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A quick explanation of a confusing term (like “Medicare Part D donut hole”)
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A screen-recording showing how to use your quoting tool
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Client testimonial (with permission)
Post these to:
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Instagram Reels
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YouTube Shorts
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Your website homepage
Why it works: Clients feel like they know you before they ever pick up the phone.
5. Automate Follow-Ups Without Losing the Personal Touch
Following up is where many agents drop the ball. But that doesn’t mean you need to live in your inbox.
Use automation to:
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Send welcome emails
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Nurture cold leads
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Check in at policy renewal times
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Remind clients about open enrollment windows
Tools like CRM platforms and Quotit’s lead management system make this easy while still letting you add your personal touch.
Reminder: Always follow HIPAA and CMS guidelines when automating communication!
6. Bundle Ancillary Products Strategically
Clients aren’t just looking for health insurance—they want solutions. If you’re not marketing dental, vision, hearing, critical illness, or travel insurance add-ons, you’re leaving money (and retention) on the table.
Try this:
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Create simple bundle packages (“The Retiree Bundle” or “The Family Protection Plan”)
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Promote them on social media with real-life use case examples
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Add them to your quoting tool so clients can compare in one place
Bundling increases the value you bring—and keeps competitors out of the conversation.
7. Become the Local Expert
People still value human connection—especially when making decisions about their health. Position yourself as the go-to local resource.
Ways to show up:
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Host a Medicare 101 seminar at your library or coffee shop
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Volunteer to answer questions at local senior centers
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Create a neighborhood-specific insurance guide
Bonus: Being seen in your community builds word-of-mouth referrals faster than any ad campaign.
It’s About Relationships, Not Just Leads
The best marketing doesn’t feel like marketing—it feels like help.
If you focus on solving real problems, showing up where your ideal clients spend time, and staying top of mind with useful content and follow-up, you’ll do more than grow your book. You’ll build trust, referrals, and long-term relationships.
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