Use Google Docs AI to Draft a Client Coverage Proposal
What This Does
Google Docs' built-in "Help me write" feature drafts structured coverage proposals and client education documents from a brief description — turning a 45-minute writing task into a 10-minute review-and-customize job.
Before You Start
- You have a Google account (free)
- You're working on a proposal for a specific client or a template for your agency
- Google Docs is open in your browser
Steps
1. Find the AI feature
Go to docs.google.com and create a new document. Click anywhere in the blank document and look for the Help me write button that appears — it shows as a small pencil/sparkle icon at the left margin, or you can click Insert → Help me write from the menu bar.
2. Tell it what you need
Click the Help me write button and type your description:
For a client proposal: "Write a 1-page life insurance coverage proposal for a couple in their early 40s with 2 young children. Include: why they need coverage, how to determine the right amount, and 3 coverage options ranging from basic term to permanent coverage. Professional but easy to read."
For an education document: "Write a 1-page explanation of the difference between term life and whole life insurance for someone who's never bought life insurance before. Include an analogy and a simple comparison table."
3. Review and use the result
Google Docs generates the document in place. Read through it and:
- Edit any sections that need your agency's specific details (products you carry, your contact info)
- Add a personalized opening paragraph with the client's name
- Delete anything that doesn't apply to this specific client's situation
- Download as PDF to send or print
Real Example
Scenario: You have a needs analysis meeting next week with a 38-year-old business owner. You want to send a pre-meeting document that outlines why he should consider coverage.
What you type: "Write a 1-page introduction to life insurance for a small business owner in their late 30s. Focus on: protecting the family if something happens to the business owner, key-person coverage concepts, and a simple comparison of term vs. permanent life. Professional tone."
What you get: A structured 1-page document with an introduction, 3 sections, and a professional closing — ready to customize with his name and send as a PDF before the meeting.
Tips
- This works best for templates you'll use repeatedly — generate a proposal template once, save it, and reuse it with client-specific edits for each appointment
- Add "Include a brief FAQ at the end with the 3 most common questions about life insurance" to make the document more client-friendly
- Use Google Docs' version history (File → Version history) to save the original AI output before you start editing
Tool interfaces change — if a button has moved, look for similar AI/magic/smart options in the Insert menu.