Beginner-Friendly SMS Marketing Guide for Life Insurance & Annuity Sales

ACROPOLIS DIGITAL LLC | APRIL 03, 2025 | BY TREVOR BROWN

Why SMS Marketing is the Easiest Way to Book More Appointments

If you’re a life insurance agent or annuity specialist, you know that getting leads is one thing—but actually getting them to respond is another.📧 Email open rates? Around 20% (if you’re lucky).

📞 Cold calls? Most people ignore unknown numbers.

📱 Text messages? 98% open rate—and most texts are read within 3 minutes!That’s why SMS (text message) marketing is one of the most effective ways to follow up with leads, book appointments, and close more life & annuity sales.But if you don’t use SMS the right way, you’ll end up sounding spammy, desperate, or like every other pushy insurance agent.

How to Write SMS Messages That Get Responses

Rule #1: Keep It Short & Casual

Nobody wants to read a long sales pitch in a text. Your goal is to start a conversation, not close the deal in one message.🚫 Bad Example (Too Long & Salesy):

"Hello [Name], my name is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. I specialize in retirement planning strategies using indexed universal life insurance and fixed indexed annuities. I'd love to schedule a time to go over some options with you. Let me know when you're available!"✅ Good Example (Short & Conversational):

"Hey [Name], you requested info about tax-free retirement strategies. Got a quick sec to chat?"

Rule #2: Sound Like a Real Person (Not a Salesbot)

If your texts sound too formal or too generic, people will ignore them. Write how you would text a friend.🚫 Bad Example (Too Corporate):

"Dear [Name], we are reaching out to you regarding your inquiry about financial strategies. Please call our office at your earliest convenience to discuss."✅ Good Example (Casual & Natural):

"Hey [Name], just saw your request for info. Got a quick minute to chat today or tomorrow?"

Rule #3: Use a Clear Call-to-Action (CTA)

Never send a text that doesn’t tell the prospect what to do next. Always include a simple question or instruction.🚫 Bad Example (No CTA):

"Hey [Name], I help people protect their money from taxes. Let me know if you're interested."✅ Good Example (Clear CTA):

"Hey [Name], I help people keep more of their retirement money tax-free. Got 10 mins today or tomorrow to go over how it works?"

Beginner-Friendly SMS Templates for Life Insurance & Annuity Sales

📌 1. Initial Outreach (First Text After Lead Opt-In)

"Hey [Name], I saw you requested info on [strategy]. I help people grow their retirement savings tax-free. Got 10 mins for a quick chat today or tomorrow?"

📌 2. Social Proof (Follow-Up if No Response)

"Hey [Name], just helped [Client] secure $XX,XXX in tax-free retirement income. Think this could work for you too? Let’s chat for a few mins."

📌 3. Objection Handling (If They Seem Hesitant)

"A lot of people think [common concern]—but actually, [quick fact]. Want me to send a short video that explains how this works?"

📌 4. Urgency Play (If They Haven’t Responded in a Few Days)

"Spots for [strategy] are filling up fast—I can only take on [X] more clients this month. Want to lock in a time to chat?"

📌 5. Last Call (Final Follow-Up Message)

"Hey [Name], seems like now might not be the right time, which is totally fine. I’ll check back in a few months, but let me know if you want to take advantage of [strategy] before then."

Common SMS Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Sending Long, Overly Salesy Messages

🚫 Not Sounding Human (Too Formal or Generic)

🚫 Spamming Leads with Multiple Messages in One Day

🚫 Forgetting to Ask a Question (No CTA = No Response)

🚀 Pro Tip: If they don’t respond, don’t get discouraged! People are busy. Follow up every few days with a different message.

Conclusion: Start Using SMS to Book More Life & Annuity Appointments

✅ SMS is the easiest way to reach leads FAST

✅ Keep messages short, casual, and direct

✅ Use clear CTAs to get responses

✅ Follow up consistently (but don’t spam!)

💰 Want High-Quality Leads That Actually Convert?

I specialize in exclusive, high-intent annuity & life insurance leads for financial professionals. If you’re tired of low-quality leads that ghost you, let’s talk.

📌 Book a Free Strategy Call Today (Hyperlink homepage)

Advanced SMS Marketing Strategies for Life Insurance & Annuity Sales

ACROPOLIS DIGITAL LLC | APRIL 03, 2025 | BY TREVOR BROWN

Why SMS Marketing is the Easiest Way to Book More Appointments

If you’re a life insurance agent or annuity specialist, you know that getting leads is one thing—but actually getting them to respond is another.

📧 Email open rates? Around 20% (if you’re lucky).

📞 Cold calls? Most people ignore unknown numbers.

📱 Text messages? 98% open rate—and most texts are read within 3 minutes!

That’s why SMS (text message) marketing is one of the most effective ways to follow up with leads, book appointments, and close more life & annuity sales.

But if you don’t use SMS the right way, you’ll end up sounding spammy, desperate, or like every other pushy insurance agent.

How to Write SMS Messages That Get Responses


Rule #1: Keep It Short & Casual

Nobody wants to read a long sales pitch in a text. Your goal is to start a conversation, not close the deal in one message.🚫 Bad Example (Too Long & Salesy):

"Hello [Name], my name is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. I specialize in retirement planning strategies using indexed universal life insurance and fixed indexed annuities. I'd love to schedule a time to go over some options with you. Let me know when you're available!"✅ Good Example (Short & Conversational):

"Hey [Name], you requested info about tax-free retirement strategies. Got a quick sec to chat?"


Rule #2: Sound Like a Real Person (Not a Salesbot)

If your texts sound too formal or too generic, people will ignore them. Write how you would text a friend.🚫 Bad Example (Too Corporate):

"Dear [Name], we are reaching out to you regarding your inquiry about financial strategies. Please call our office at your earliest convenience to discuss."✅ Good Example (Casual & Natural):

"Hey [Name], just saw your request for info. Got a quick minute to chat today or tomorrow?"


Rule #3: Use a Clear Call-to-Action (CTA)

Never send a text that doesn’t tell the prospect what to do next. Always include a simple question or instruction.🚫 Bad Example (No CTA):

"Hey [Name], I help people protect their money from taxes. Let me know if you're interested."✅ Good Example (Clear CTA):

"Hey [Name], I help people keep more of their retirement money tax-free. Got 10 mins today or tomorrow to go over how it works?"

Beginner-Friendly SMS Templates for Life Insurance & Annuity Sales

📌 1. Initial Outreach (First Text After Lead Opt-In)

"Hey [Name], I saw you requested info on [strategy]. I help people grow their retirement savings tax-free. Got 10 mins for a quick chat today or tomorrow?"

📌 2. Social Proof (Follow-Up if No Response)

"Hey [Name], just helped [Client] secure $XX,XXX in tax-free retirement income. Think this could work for you too? Let’s chat for a few mins."

📌 3. Objection Handling (If They Seem Hesitant)

"A lot of people think [common concern]—but actually, [quick fact]. Want me to send a short video that explains how this works?"

📌 4. Urgency Play (If They Haven’t Responded in a Few Days)

"Spots for [strategy] are filling up fast—I can only take on [X] more clients this month. Want to lock in a time to chat?"

📌 5. Last Call (Final Follow-Up Message)

"Hey [Name], seems like now might not be the right time, which is totally fine. I’ll check back in a few months, but let me know if you want to take advantage of [strategy] before then."

Common SMS Mistakes to Avoid

🚫 Sending Long, Overly Salesy Messages

🚫 Not Sounding Human (Too Formal or Generic)

🚫 Spamming Leads with Multiple Messages in One Day

🚫 Forgetting to Ask a Question (No CTA = No Response)

🚀 Pro Tip: If they don’t respond, don’t get discouraged! People are busy. Follow up every few days with a different message.

Conclusion: Start Using SMS to Book More Life & Annuity Appointments

✅ SMS is the easiest way to reach leads FAST

✅ Keep messages short, casual, and direct

✅ Use clear CTAs to get responses

✅ Follow up consistently (but don’t spam!)

💰 Want High-Quality Leads That Actually Convert?

I specialize in exclusive, high-intent annuity & life insurance leads for financial professionals. If you’re tired of low-quality leads that ghost you, let’s talk.

📌 Book a Free Strategy Call Today (Hyperlink homepage)

Want to learn how?

Discover how the Acropolis Digital can help grow your annuity business.

Join Trevor for a quick, 30-minute video call to learn strategies that drive leads, streamline client acquisition, and boost your revenue.

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