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• The hidden damage of endless cold calls, spammed lead vendors, and outdated sales tactics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)