About Us
With Alison having worked in the industry for 3+ years, gaining experience in Life Insurance and Retirement Planning she has now added Personal Lines – Auto and Home to her background. Having spent majority of her career in retail and tech management, Allison made her leap over to insurance to help those plan for what they hope are obstacles they never have to face and not be prepared for. May not sound very interesting for most people, but for Allison this is a passion that she truly enjoys doing. Most recently her work has landed her with Steven at his agency, guess you could say she is living her dream.
When Allison is not at work you can find her at boxing classes, running Town Lake, reading a book, watching movie – her all time favorite movie is Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
How We Got Started
Farmers Insurance - Steven Adams Agency began out of Steven himself wanting to make a change from Medical Device Sales to a career that would allow him more time with his children and less time on the traveled roads (or flying). Steven had been approached by Farmers in becoming an Agency Owner, somthing that never really was thought upon by Steven. After taking time to think it over Steven jumped in, received his licenses, found a great location just across from The Domain and hence began the Farmers Insurance - Steven Adams Agency. Best decison he knows he made.
The products and services we offer
Recommendations Received (6)
"Allison knows her stuff, follows through, and gets stuff done. Plus she's a pro, she is patient..."
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"Allison knows her stuff, follows through, and gets stuff done. Plus she's a pro, she is patient with me whileI work out the best path I need to take... she's very friendly!"
Products & Services
We here offer insurance to fit your needs be it with your auto, home, business and most important, life. We help you in planning for obstacles you...
Having been in the industry for some time now I am able to help you in making a sound decision for your financial and insurance needs. Let me work...
Flooding in your home doesn't have to be catastrophic to cause serious damage. Many homeowner policies don't automatically include flood insurance....
Recommendations Given (12)
"Meredith is a DREAM!!! Hard working and such a pleasure to work with. Do stop by to see her..."
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"Meredith is a DREAM!!! Hard working and such a pleasure to work with. Do stop by to see her shop and you will be very surprised and happy with what you walk out with."
"George is an amazing person that I just cannot speak greatly enough about. He is alway willing..."
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"George is an amazing person that I just cannot speak greatly enough about. He is alway willing to lend a helping hand when he is able to without hesitation.
George always has a smile to give and a joke to tell. Anyone is lucky enough to be around him."
Recent Activity
With a 'virus' not being a covered peril I do not see or can honestly predict on what will/could happen with rates - but there is not a way that an insurance company can or will survive if it were to become a peril of a policy and if were to happen again (hint - potential spike in cases affectin...
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With a 'virus' not being a covered peril I do not see or can honestly predict on what will/could happen with rates - but there is not a way that an insurance company can or will survive if it were to become a peril of a policy and if were to happen again (hint - potential spike in cases affectin businesses) - insurance companies will not survive if every single claim were to be paid out on. It is just not sustainable. Now on the other hand with the riots that have been happening - rates will increase due to the claims being made and sadly to no fault of those businesses, home & auto owners that had their properties looted and vandalized.
Rate increases are governed by State Legislature/Insurance Branch, so for those that would like to see decreases needs to reach out to their legislator and become a vocal outcry to the increases that are happening, but as well, be armed with more than just my rates increased/went up. Do the research as to why and what factors lie in place for the valuations that are used to determine rates. Too, some companies are very conservative in their rates for they pay out on their claims - ways of reason to keep their clients, but hinder as well due to the increase.
What I love most is being able to help people by walking them through sme tough decisions about financial planning not just for now, but for down the road to make sure taht their families are taken care of. Also, being able to help people get the answers to their questions whent they feel at...
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What I love most is being able to help people by walking them through sme tough decisions about financial planning not just for now, but for down the road to make sure taht their families are taken care of. Also, being able to help people get the answers to their questions whent they feel at their wits end - I always will step in to lend that helping hand, see what we can do to help in saving money and build long lasting relationships for years to come. It's all about the customer service and the way you treat people - that's what I love most about what I do.
I'm sure you have been given great advice, so I'll provide you with what has helped me and you can gather together all the little bits you have received to help you along the way.
1 - Know your product inside and out. Benefite/Features on how it works and why.
2 - Know your client: this can be...
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I'm sure you have been given great advice, so I'll provide you with what has helped me and you can gather together all the little bits you have received to help you along the way.
1 - Know your product inside and out. Benefite/Features on how it works and why.
2 - Know your client: this can be tricky for your client can either be a family member (to which you may have never had this type of conversation with before and it's new territory to go down) or your best friend (same scenario). You will be asking questions that may make the other feel very uncomfortable, but setting the expectations early on and walk them through your processes, the ease of that conversation will not seem so paramount.
3 - As mentioned above, your client again can be from a call you made from a leads list or someone you met out and about one day and you handed off your card. Once they are in your office and are comfortable, again set your agenda on what you are going to be going over based on your previous discussion of their needs and wants and what they are hoping to accomplish in the first meeting.
Listen to your client/friend/family member for again Life Insurance is not a conversation that one will normally have on a daily basis. Realize that again there will be questions that they may not feel comfortable in answering, but have them be involved in the entire process, remember, THEY are going to be the ones making the decision on the best product you offer that will benefit them in the long run, you are just 'guiding' them there and along the way. You will not want to be the one making the decision for them just to get the commission.
Make your calls daily, set your schedule that plans out your day and be wise on how you spend your time during the day i.e. dials/meetings (times), networking effectively, follow up on those you have scheduled to make sure that the meeting will still happen and if for some reason it needs to be moved/rescheduled, fill in that time with another appointment. It is a numbers game: 10 appts/per week - 5 will hold - 2-3 will write. Have your month booked with 40 appts a month, 10 policies per month and you will be hitting your goals every week and month.
Keep your head up and good luck.
It is a great add-on to those with Medicare/Medicaid in being that it can jump in and take care of any additional out-of-pocket expenses that may not be covered. Depending on the plan they go with though, make sure that the client is well versed on the options that are available picking one that...
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It is a great add-on to those with Medicare/Medicaid in being that it can jump in and take care of any additional out-of-pocket expenses that may not be covered. Depending on the plan they go with though, make sure that the client is well versed on the options that are available picking one that will be suit their needs and budget.
Customer Service is most important even if offering 1 product. Keep in touch!!! Don't just get the sale and forget about them. When touching base even if on an annual basis, ask how they are, how's their family doing, what's changed in the last year are there any changes that need to be made to...
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Customer Service is most important even if offering 1 product. Keep in touch!!! Don't just get the sale and forget about them. When touching base even if on an annual basis, ask how they are, how's their family doing, what's changed in the last year are there any changes that need to be made to the type of offering you started with, in my case Life Insurance. I as well work with Personal Lines and KNOW that our customers are going to shop as they should to help them in saving money, but the MOST IMPORTANT PIECE is - CUSTOMER SERVICE. Show you care about 'Them' and not JUST their business. Being personable and building that personal relationship with your clients will forever go a long way.
In my line of business depends will do a gift card/lunch/dinner or if they have a business that I believe in their work I most definitely will refer business their way.
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In my line of business depends will do a gift card/lunch/dinner or if they have a business that I believe in their work I most definitely will refer business their way.
Myself. I am my business - when you market yourself effectively you can make amazing things happen for your business.
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Myself. I am my business - when you market yourself effectively you can make amazing things happen for your business.
Listening to what your client is speaking to, repeating back to make sure that they know you are/were paying attention and then answering their concerns. It is always known that the first to speak after a question has been asked, even if turning it on the client - if you answer for them, you've...
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Listening to what your client is speaking to, repeating back to make sure that they know you are/were paying attention and then answering their concerns. It is always known that the first to speak after a question has been asked, even if turning it on the client - if you answer for them, you've lost. Let them think about it and answer, no matter how much time goes. But backing up - acknowledge their concerns and provide the best answer, if you do not know, acknowledge it and let know that you have a vast amount of resources to help you in finding the answer and will follow up. Sometimes you can 'fake it till you make it', but you have to be careful in doing, you could lose the person, just be honest and upfront and build the relationship that you would want/expect.
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As well - after the 2 year contest period, there is not really any need to have that in question. It would be if within the 2 year contest period
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As well - after the 2 year contest period, there is not really any need to have that in question. It would be if within the 2 year contest period
