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The client who nods, agrees, understands the need and then says,
“Let me think about it.”
- Not because they don’t care.
- Not because they don’t believe what you’re saying.
But because protecting their family is an emotional decision wrapped in financial, psychological, and personal barriers.
Clients delay not because they are irresponsible, but because the weight of the decision feels heavy.
And as advisors, our role is not to push them, but to understand them.
To guide thoughtfully. To help them take the step their families need.
Here are the most common reasons clients delay and what we can do to help them move forward with clarity and confidence.
Talking About Risk, Illness, and Death Is Emotionally Uncomfortable
No one wakes up excited to discuss life’s uncertainties.
For most people, talking about sickness or death feels morbid, even frightening.
Many clients walk into a first meeting thinking it’s just about “insurance costs,” and suddenly the conversation becomes deeply personal.
Why they delay:
It’s human nature to avoid emotionally painful topics even when they matter.
What advisors can do:
Shift the tone. Start with their hopes rather than their fears.
Instead of “What happens if you get sick?”
try: “What kind of future do you want your family to enjoy, no matter what happens?”
When the conversation begins with dreams, not doom, clients open up.
They Fear Making a Financial Mistake
Many prospects don’t buy because they’re scared of committing to the wrong plan.
- With rising costs and tight budgets, every peso counts.
- Clients worry about locking themselves into something they can’t maintain.
Why they delay:
They’re afraid the decision will become a burden instead of a blessing.
What advisors can do:
Remove the fear of finality. Emphasize flexibility.
Say things like:
“Let’s start with what fits your current budget. We can adjust as your income grows.”
Position protection as something that evolves with them not a one-time, irreversible choice.
They’re Overwhelmed by Information
To a client, terms like critical illness riders, hospital income, fund values, and coverage options can feel like a foreign language. Confusion leads to hesitation.
Why they delay:
People rarely move forward when they don’t fully understand their choices.
What advisors can do:
- Simplify. Strip away jargon.
- Use stories and examples instead of technical terms.
- A calm, clear explanation builds confidence, and confidence leads to action.
They Don’t Want To Feel “Sold To”
Clients fear being pressured. They’ve had bad experiences. They’ve met aggressive sellers. Many have built emotional walls before the meeting even starts.
Why they delay:
They want assurance that their needs not your quota come first.
What advisors can do:
Slow down. Ask questions. Listen.
When clients feel seen and respected, they begin to trust. And trust not persuasion is what drives protection decisions.
They Haven’t Connected the Decision to Someone They Love
The turning point for many clients comes when they stop seeing insurance as “an expense,” and start seeing it as an act of love. When the heart gets involved, action follows.
Why they delay:
They haven’t made the emotional connection yet.
What advisors can do:
Guide them gently:
“If something happened tomorrow, who is the one person you want to protect the most?”
This is not pressure. It is clarity. And clarity opens the door to commitment.
Clients do not delay because they don’t care, they delay because they care so deeply that the decision feels overwhelming.
Our job as advisors is to make that decision
- lighter
- Simpler
- Kinder
More aligned with who they are and what they hope for.
When we understand their hesitation with empathy instead of frustration, we transform the first meeting into what it should be: a partnership built on trust.
And when the client finally says “yes,” it isn’t because we convinced them, but because we helped them protect the people they love most.
All the best my friends!!
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