Why People Hate Insurance and How to Win Back Their Trust in 2025

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Let’s be real insurance has a trust problem. From denied claims and rising premiums to stories of corporate greed, many consumers today feel like insurance is a scam. So what can agents do to flip the script?

In this episode of The Modern Insurance Agent Podcast, hosts David and Elle Denning dive deep into the controversial topic: Why do people hate insurance? And more importantly, what can we do about it?

💥 Inside This Episode:

• Why public perception of insurance is so negative—and how to overcome it
• How to position yourself as a trusted local expert (not a corporate sales robot)
• The hidden damage of endless cold calls, spammed lead vendors, and outdated sales tactics
• How Millennial and Gen Z buyers are actually shopping for insurance
• Why personal branding, education-first content, and video are the future of organic growth
• How to build an agency that feels human, helpful, and referral-worthy

Whether you're a life insurance agent, P&C agency owner, health or Medicare producer, or building an independent brokerage, this episode gives you modern strategies to build connection, educate clients, and future-proof your agency in 2025 and beyond.

✅ Learn how to use:

• Social media content that converts
• Referral marketing that works in today’s economy
• Authentic brand-building (even if you’re just getting started)

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Join the Movement of Modern Insurance Agents!

Ready to become the agent clients trust and refer to their friends? Start by building your personal brand, using social media effectively, and prioritizing relationships over transactions. Let’s change the way people see insurance one client at a time! 🚀

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