what are some good marketing techniques for an insurance agency?

[businessgo]

what are some ways i can market to get my agency out there and start growing and doing well?

[george]

There are a lot of strategies a new agency can take. I’m not going to go into detail on any one but will list a few of the most popular and effective ways to grow a book of business.
-join local marketing organizations
-go and talk to dealerships, realtors and mortgage brokers
-buy internet leads
-send out mailers
-go door to door in your area
-advertise via tv, radio, local papers

[Tom Z]

Here are a few Marketing 101 ideas:

Sharpen your focus by deciding who comprises your customer base, who are you trying to attract? It will make a difference in your marketing plan. Are you seeking seniors? Young families? Singles? Business owners? Real estate professionals? Then develop a marketing strategy that works best for that group.

Targeted direct mail
Telephone solicitation (keep it short, keep it simple)
Ask for referrals
Consider authoring a blog that showcases your insurance knowledge
Build and promote a web site
Twitter
Facebook page
You Tube
Advertise in church bulletins (inexpensive)
Join local non-profit community boards
Join business marketing groups
Write an article for the paper
Attend networking events
Join the chamber of commerce
Sponsor a local sports team
Join a golf league