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About Drew Gurley

As a co-founder of Redbird Advisors, one of my primary missions in growing our business is connecting bright minds that together can accomplish great things. Leading our team down a path with clearly defined goals and objectives while adapting to change along the way.

Agent Interview: Sell 30 T65 Medicare Policies Per Month, For 5+ Years

June 17, 2025 By Drew Gurley

Andrew Hibbard opens up about how he's selling an average of 30 T65 Medicare policies every month for the last 5 years.

I met Andrew Hibbard a couple years ago after he came to Redbird looking for resources to help him grow his agency. However, after speaking with him, I quickly realized the roles were reversed and I needed to learn more about his growth strategy, and how it was so consistent paired with what some people would say were unrealistically low customer acquisition costs.

Category: Medicare

What is Vector One?

February 4, 2025 By Drew Gurley

What life insurance agents need to know about Vector One.

One of the most significant consequences of unpaid debt in the insurance industry is being reported to Vector One. Learn More.

Category: Final Expense

Final Expense Target Market

February 4, 2025 By Drew Gurley

What is the target market for final expense insurance sales?

Final expense insurance serves a large and diverse market, primarily made up of individuals who want to ensure their loved ones are not burdened with funeral costs without the costs of a pre-paid funeral.

Category: Final Expense

Average Final Expense Commission Levels for Independent Agents

February 3, 2025 By Drew Gurley

Understanding the average final expense commission levels.

Final expense insurance is one of the most lucrative life insurance markets for independent agents, offering high commission payouts, fast approvals, and steady client demand. If you’re considering selling final expense insurance, understanding how commissions work is essential to setting realistic income expectations and growing a successful business. This guide will break down the average […]

Category: Final Expense

Choosing the Right Final Expense FMO [Including Recommendations]

February 3, 2025 By Drew Gurley

How to choose an FMO for final expense insurance sales.

If you’re serious about selling final expense insurance, partnering with the right Final Expense Field Marketing Organization (FMO) is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A great FMO provides carrier access, training, marketing support, and business transparency, all of which are crucial for your long-term success. Let’s walk you through what an FMO […]

Category: Final Expense

Don’t Mistake This Common Mistake When Selling Final Expense

February 3, 2025 By Drew Gurley

Common mistake insurance make when first starting to sell final expense insurance.

One of the most common mistakes I see in the final expense insurance industry is agents trying to diversify too soon, before they have developed real competence in final expense sales. This is one of the quickest ways to stall your progress and ultimately fail. The second is not reading the ultimate guide to selling […]

Category: Final Expense

Startup Costs For a Final Expense Agency

February 3, 2025 By Drew Gurley

Start up costs for starting a final expense insurance agency.

Final expense sales is a business, and like any business, it requires proper planning, budgeting, and execution. If you don’t treat it seriously, you will struggle—and someone will be there to say, “I told you so.” One of the biggest factors in your success is lead investment. I always tell agents that if they want […]

Category: Final Expense

Using the CLEAR Path to Improve Medicare Enrollments with SunfireMatrix

November 13, 2024 By Drew Gurley

Troubleshooting Medicare Advantage enrollments with Sunfire.

There is nothing much worse than having a client ready to sign on the dotted line, only to be sabotaged by a technical issue that’s out of your control! Help prevent this process by following some simple steps.

Category: Medicare, Technology

Insurance Conferences: A Guide for Agents and Industry Professionals

September 4, 2024 By Drew Gurley

Insurance Conferences

Attending insurance conferences is a strategic move for any professional in the insurance industry, whether you are an established agent or new to the field.

Category: Insurance Industry Events

A Review of Choice Mutual’s Final Expense Insurance App  

July 18, 2024 By Drew Gurley

Choice Mutual Burial Insurance App Review

Figuring out the right policy for you can be time-consuming and confusing, but the free Choice Mutual Final Expense app helps you instantly compare prices from more than two dozen final expense insurers. Here’s what you need to know about this innovative and easy-to-use app.

Category: Final Expense, Reviews

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