Use Google Docs AI to Draft a Client Coverage Proposal

Tool:Google Docs
AI Feature:Help me write
Time:10-15 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner
Google Docs

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 InsertHelp 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.