Time is Money – But Where Did It Go?

[This article was generated by ChatGPT and has been edited by the Surer team for clarity, readability and context.]

If you’ve ever ended a day wondering why your to-do list is longer than when you started, you’re not alone. General insurance intermediaries wear many hats—consultant, salesperson, admin wizard, therapist (for the occasional panicked client). But here’s the kicker: most don’t know where their time really goes.

1. The Top Time Traps
According to a quick survey among Singapore intermediaries:

• 32% spend more than 2 hours/day on admin tasks
• 25% spend up to an hour chasing unresponsive leads
• 18% spend time manually preparing quotes (when tools like Surer can do it faster!)

That’s over 4 hours a day not spent on revenue-generating activities.

2. The Magic of Batching
Instead of replying to every WhatsApp instantly, try batching:

• Client comms: 9–10am
• Quote generation: 11am–12pm
• Admin catch-up: 4–5pm

Batching helps reduce context-switching fatigue and increases mental clarity. According to Harvard Business Review, multitasking can lower productivity by up to 40%.

3. Use the “Two-Minute Rule”
If a task takes less than 2 minutes, do it immediately. If it doesn’t, schedule it. You’ll avoid clutter and keep your brain free for bigger tasks.

4. Surer’s Time-Saving Toolkit
Let technology do the heavy lifting:

• Pre-built product templates
• Automated quote comparisons
• One dashboard to manage clients

This alone can save up to 1.5 hours daily.

5. The Productivity Hourglass
Picture your day as an hourglass:

• Top: High-priority, money-making tasks (sales, renewals)
• Middle: Prep and communication
• Bottom: Admin and ops

Each morning, plan your day to keep as much “sand” in the top half as possible.

Time management isn’t about squeezing more into your day. It’s about protecting your time like the valuable asset it is. Set boundaries, leverage tools, and work smarter—not just harder.