Rebekah Parr

Rebekah Parr
I’m Rebekah Parr, the Content Director here at New Horizons. If there’s something that needs to be written, I’m the go-to gal for the job! My background is in writing and publishing. I graduated as an Honors Scholar from Illinois State University and hold a BS in English and Creative Writing. My previous career was as the Editor for a nonfiction publishing house, where I edited and proofed hundreds of books and wrote 7 nonfiction books. Today, I help insurance agents in the senior market grow their businesses through marketing materials, training guides, how-to articles, and more.
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Recent Posts

We Studied 50 Websites of Independent Insurance Agents — And Here’s What We Found

June 27, 2017

Twelve cups of coffee, 570 LinkedIn profiles, and 50 websites later, and it’s here. We studied 50 websites of independent insurance agents, and we found that things are looking a bit gloomy.

The Surprising Truth Behind Doing Complimentary Part D Evaluations

June 20, 2017

Part D commissions are bad. If you do them all day long, you might walk away with a decent paycheck, but it seems like more trouble than it’s worth. However, there’s a surprising upside to doing Part…

Insurance Dads: 5 Tips for Fathers Who Sell Insurance

June 13, 2017

It’s almost that time of year where we all thank our fathers or father figures for all they do.

75 Business Leaders Reveal Their Best Tips for Staying Organized

June 13, 2017

I asked 75 small business owners and company leaders a simple question: How do you keep things organized? Whether you’re running things old school or are digging into 21st century software solutions,…

10 Psychological Hacks to Close More Insurance Sales

June 5, 2017

You use psychological hacks every single day to get what you want.

How to Make Small Talk: A Businessman’s Guide to Talking with Strangers

May 30, 2017

Let’s get real. None of us get that excited about small talk. In fact, there’s been this movement to cut it out of our conversations entirely.

Video: How to Calculate Rates for Aetna’s Recovery Care Product

May 15, 2017

Even if you’ve been figuring up rates for decades, there are a few things you need to know about Aetna’s recovery care product.

16 Funny Insurance Memes That We Can All Relate To

May 4, 2017

While we strive to put useful and educational content into your hands each week, sometimes we all need a break to laugh a little.

Video: How We Got Over 500 Testimonials (Hint: You Can, Too)

May 2, 2017

There are 2 ways to get a stranger to trust you.

10 Insurance Experts Give Their Best Advice for Independent Agents

May 2, 2017

We know how it can be… Being an independent insurance agent can feel lonely. You’re trudging through the business alone, figuring out the ropes by yourself, and you’re responsible for creating your…