Sentry rolls out a new referral process
Sentry's life risk insurance advisers will soon have access to a new structured referral process that it says will benefit customers as well as provide growth opportunities.
The Real Estate to Risk Referrals structured referral system provides a new opportunity for cross-sales between the financial services and real estate industry, Sentry stated.
Under the arrangement, real estate agents can offer their clients free complimentary 60-day life insurance cover and refer them to Sentry advisers. The adviser activates the cover and recommends an appointment to discuss and address their financial and risk protection needs.
"Sentry advisers that participate in the program will have a new source of referrals that will provide them with substantial business growth prospects," Sentry Group advice chairman and chief executive Murray Hills said.
Sentry said it is offering other life risk insurance advisers an opportunity to capitalise on exclusive referral bases in locations around Australia under Sentry's licensing arrangements.
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