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What is twisting in the context of insurance sales practices?
What is twisting in the context of insurance sales practices?
Which of the following best describes high pressure tactics as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following best describes high pressure tactics as mentioned in the text?
What does cold lead advertising entail in the context of insurance sales?
What does cold lead advertising entail in the context of insurance sales?
How does twisting differ from high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
How does twisting differ from high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited act in insurance sales practices?
Which of the following is NOT considered a prohibited act in insurance sales practices?
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In the context of insurance sales, what is one effect of employing high pressure tactics?
In the context of insurance sales, what is one effect of employing high pressure tactics?
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What is the main purpose of twisting in insurance sales practices?
What is the main purpose of twisting in insurance sales practices?
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Which of the following is a key characteristic of high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
Which of the following is a key characteristic of high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
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What distinguishes cold lead advertising from other marketing methods in insurance sales practices?
What distinguishes cold lead advertising from other marketing methods in insurance sales practices?
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How does twisting differ from cold lead advertising in terms of customer awareness?
How does twisting differ from cold lead advertising in terms of customer awareness?
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Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative title for high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
Which of the following would be an appropriate alternative title for high pressure tactics in insurance sales?
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In the context of insurance sales practices, what negative impact can twisting have on policyholders?
In the context of insurance sales practices, what negative impact can twisting have on policyholders?
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Study Notes
Insurance Sales Practices
- Twisting: a prohibited act in insurance sales that involves convincing policyholders to replace an existing policy with a new one without showing how the new policy would be beneficial to them.
High Pressure Tactics
- High pressure tactics: a sales technique that involves pressuring prospects into making a quick decision to buy insurance without fully understanding the policy details.
- One effect of employing high pressure tactics: policyholders may feel pressured into buying a policy that may not meet their needs.
- Key characteristic: emphasizes the urgency of the sale, often using scare tactics or false statements.
- Alternative title: "Coercive Selling"
Cold Lead Advertising
- Cold lead advertising: a marketing method in insurance sales that targets individuals who have not previously shown interest in buying insurance.
- Distinguishing characteristic: focuses on creating interest in insurance products from scratch, often through mass advertising or telemarketing.
Differences between Twisting, High Pressure Tactics, and Cold Lead Advertising
- Twisting differs from high pressure tactics: twisting involves replacing an existing policy, while high pressure tactics involve pressuring prospects into buying a new policy.
- Twisting differs from cold lead advertising: twisting involves policyholders who already have an existing policy, while cold lead advertising targets individuals without an existing policy and aims to create interest from scratch.
- High pressure tactics and cold lead advertising both target individuals who may not have an existing policy, but high pressure tactics focus on pressuring them into a quick sale, while cold lead advertising focuses on creating interest and awareness.
Prohibited Acts and Negative Impacts
- Twisting is a prohibited act in insurance sales.
- Negative impact of twisting on policyholders: they may end up with a new policy that does not meet their needs, and may lose benefits or incur increased costs.
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Test your knowledge on prohibited sales practices in the insurance industry, including twisting and misleading representations. Learn about the acts and practices that are prohibited under insurance codes and laws.
