Episode 5

Selling Love, Not Policies: How I'd Market Life Insurance to Young Families

Published on: 29th May, 2025

In this episode, Matthew flips the script on one of the hardest things to market — life insurance. But not through fear, jargon, or policy comparisons. Instead, we reframe life insurance as “Future-Proof Love”: an identity-driven, emotionally resonant act of parenting.

This episode unpacks how to market life insurance to young families using behavioural science, emotional storytelling, and a full-funnel strategy — from awareness to advocacy.

You’ll hear how to:

✅ Reframe life insurance as a love letter from the future

✅ Use real parent stories to drive viral empathy-based content

✅ Design lead magnets like the “Parent Protector Pack”

✅ Create a nurture sequence rooted in trust, not tactics

✅ Turn retention into reflection and referrals

Whether you're a solopreneur, financial planner, or life insurance agent — this episode will change how you position “the hardest sale” in the most human way.

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How I'd Market It by Market Behaviourally
Transform Your Marketing with Behavioral Science
Welcome to How I’d Market It, the podcast where behavioural science meets creative strategy. Hosted by Matthew Wellington at Market Behaviourally, each episode takes a random product or service—from the everyday to the downright obscure—and breaks down exactly how we’d market it. Using psychology-backed tactics, real-world insights, and a dash of imagination, we build campaigns from scratch to show how behavioural thinking can power brilliant marketing. Whether you're a brand builder, creative thinker, or just love a good “what if,” this show’s for you.

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