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Why Life Insurance Agents Fail (and how to avoid it)

July 17, 20251 min read

In the insurance world, the statistics can be sobering — the majority of new agents leave the business within their first year. But contrary to what many believe, most don’t fail because they’re lazy or lack sales ability. The real problem is structural, not personal.

The Chaos of Chasing Leads

New agents are constantly chasing different lead sources. Each comes with its own platform, login, and delivery method. Some arrive in your email inbox, others in Facebook Messenger, and others still in random spreadsheets. The result? Scattered data, missed opportunities, and no consistent process for follow-up.

The DIY Marketing Trap

Many agents try to build their own marketing presence — creating social media accounts, setting up ad campaigns, and trying to piece together tools. Each platform becomes its own silo, with no central system tying it all together. The learning curve is steep, and the distraction from selling is huge.

The Disconnection Problem

Even when agents have good leads, they often rely on sticky notes, legal pads, or generic CRMs that aren’t built for insurance. Without automation, leads slip through the cracks. Without tracking, you can’t improve what you can’t measure.


The Insuralaunch Solution

We built Insuralaunch to eliminate the root causes of agent failure:

  • One platform, one process for managing every lead, no matter where it comes from

  • Full integration with all major social media and online lead channels

  • Built-in workflows and automation so you never miss a follow-up

  • Simple performance tracking to show you what’s working and what’s not

Success in insurance isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter with the right tools and processes in place. With Insuralaunch, you’re set up for consistency from day one, so you can focus on what you do best: talking to prospects and closing sales.

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