Noel Parsons: Turning RFPs into opportunity

This week Noel Parson and I discuss the complexities of insurance "request for proposals" (RFPs) and why they may not be the best path to a sales win for an insurance adviser.

By Andy Neary | January 14, 2022 at 05:00 PM

This week, Noel Parson joins me on The Broker's Voice. He is with Strategic Services Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We discuss the complexities of insurance "request for proposals" (RFPs) and why they may not be the best path to a sales win for an insurance adviser. We also discuss how you can put yourself in the best position to win an RFP if you must participate.

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