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Share Video: Enhancing your website to attract and retain clients March 8, 2022 Many buying journeys begin online as customers research and plan their purchases, so it’s likely your website will be the first introduction a client has to your business. Reviews, a contact form, search engine optimization, and an about page are a few key foundational features for your website. Once you have these foundational features in place, there are a few next steps to consider that will help improve the client experience and create efficiencies to help prioritize staff time. Watch: Enhancing your website to attract and retain clients Mobile-friendly Mobile queries that contain “insurance near me” have grown by over 100%.1 When it comes to making your site mobile friendly, images, text and menu options should all be sized correctly to be viewed on mobile devices. Live chat technology Using artificial intelligence, live chat capabilities can help provide a better, more responsive client experience, like answering questions like about coverage or even securing a policy. Artificial intelligence is predicted to handle 95% of customer interactions by 2025.2 Client portal Another way to meet client expectations and enable self-service 24/7. Clients can be proactive with requests like looking up policy information. Our Agency Forward research found 48% of consumers have used a self-service portal. As a whole, technology can help foster a more personalized, collaborative relationship between agencies and their clients—creating unmatched experiences to stand out from the competition. Keep in mind, offering digital experiences may also help demonstrate you’re a trustworthy and dependable insurance partner, capable of adapting within this evolving insurance landscape. Sources 1 Google Data, U.S., July 2016–June 2017 vs. July 2018–June 2019. 2 www.financedigest.com/ai-will-power-95-of-customer-interactions-by-2025.html Share
Digital marketing Insurance marketing strategies for consumer and AI visibility August 24, 2026 As digital marketing trends adapt in the AI era, consumer behavior in the insurance space is also shifting.
Managing your business and clients Navigating technology: Engaging clients by creating interactive experiences August 17, 2026 Tools already on your desk can make everyday client moments feel personal.
Managing your business and clients Navigating technology: Maximizing voice and visual search for your agency July 23, 2026 Understand how clients use voice and visual search to find insurance services and what this means for your agency.
