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Thursday, July 5, 2007

Low cost product

Some insurance agents, who made comments in my blog, think that low cost products refer only to term insurance and Incomeshield. How can an agent make a living by selling low cost products?

My definition of low cost products include traditional products and investment funds, with a modest commission rate, e.g.

* 30% commission (instead of 100%) to sell a 20 year regular premium policy. (Note: 30% works out to 1.5% per year)

* 1.5% (instead of 5%) to sell a single premium policy.

Under a "low cost" product, the agent can earn $100 to $300 (not $1,000) to sell a life insurance policy. These low cost product offer better value to their customers. The agent can increase the volume of sales, and make a good income.

Several of the products from NTUC Income (eg Ideal, Flexi-link and annuity plans) are already on the low cost model. They offer good value to the customers. I am happy to recommend them.

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