| Message |
Author |
|
 Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:44 am Post subject: What qualifications do you need to be an insurance agent? |
|
|
Can someone explain what the process is to become one? I'm considering taking up a career in it.
_________________
I have a new personal crusade. I'm going to hunt down the people who have strong opinions on subjects they don't understand. Then I'll bop them with this cardboard tube.- Dogbert
I ain't a legal expert, take what I say with a grain of salt. |
|
Quenlin
Preferred member
Joined: 13 Dec 2007
Posts: 193
Location: US
1.68 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Basically to become an agent:
First: You have to decide what lines of insurance you want to sell.
Second: you have to take state approved pre-licensing classes for the types you wish to sell.
Third: You have to pass the state exams for the lines you wish to sell.
Fourth: You have to get appointed in your state with the insurance carriers you wish to have product lines through.
This can done through a captive agency, an FMO/IMO, or sometimes directly from the insurance carrier.
That is the easy part...
mac |
|
beatuplunchbox
Forum Expert
Joined: 26 Apr 2008
Posts: 234
Location: NC
3.92 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 1:25 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| well said mac |
|
lisar1208
Forum Expert
Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 127
26.50 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I think beatuplunchbox have already said it all. Just follow those steps. Good luck your insurance career. Hope you can help many people for their financial needs.
_________________
Free Insurance Quotes
Joven Blog |
|
joven222
Senior member
Joined: 12 Jan 2007
Posts: 244
7.85 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2010 1:21 am Post subject: |
|
|
How I could report a insurance office that the agents are not license
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
Exoticbaby4u
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2010 1:26 pm Post subject: |
|
|
contact your states dept of insurance. They all have websites.
_________________
"Never, never be afraid to do what's right, especially if the well being of a person or animal is at stake. Society's punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way." Martin Luther King Jr. |
|
Lori
Moderator
Joined: 10 Sep 2007
Posts: 8173
Location: Missouri
287.90 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2010 9:09 pm Post subject: Can you? |
|
|
Can you be an insurance agent if you have a felony?
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
anonymous4
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
you can be a geco or "flo's" dog and do the job us agents do. LOL
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
qualified agent
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 4:43 pm Post subject: Licensing |
|
|
Oh yeah, You will also need fairly good credit as for all companies will do a credit check on you before appointing you to sell their products!
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
Wildturkey
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:43 am Post subject: found part approximately 2000 |
|
|
evaporation first below public
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
wynwardmcc
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Mon Jul 26, 2010 2:44 am Post subject: cooling few sectors |
|
|
clathrate total scenarios
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
fanefogle
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:02 am Post subject: unsure of area to pursue |
|
|
Hi all, I am considering getting my license in life , health , and variable annutiy. I have taken my certification and also worked as a temp licensed agent for lib nat. Now I am thinking of getting my agent license. The only thing is i may wish to pursue a different area such as property & casualty. My question is can I do both or would I have to choose one or the other? Also should I start where I left off w/ life ,health and annuities or should I go for the other license.? I also like the idea of auto insurance, but I wish to choose the area of less charge back until I get well versed in the industry. If anyone is available to answer my questions, I would be greatful. I am 30 looking for a career and so far I like and am good w/ Insurance issues. Still have alot to learn.
P.S. Hungary for success!  
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
moonchild14ever@yahoo.com
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 5:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
You can definitely do all of the above. As a matter of fact, if you dont you are missing out on a lot of opportunities.
The licensing requirements do still vary somewhat from state to state, so you should likely consult your state's Department of Insurance for the licensing requirements for P & C. But. typically the P & C license is an additional license and will not replace what you already have.
The P & C side of the business can provide a lot of stability due to the ability to build substantial renewals.
_________________
Glen R VerHagen, CIC
VGW Insurance, LLP
www.Quotes4insurance.com
Specialists for Home & Auto Insurance
"Without your business; we don't have a business" |
|
InsuranceDude
Member
Joined: 06 Apr 2010
Posts: 66
Location: Dallas, Texas
15.29 Dollars($)
|
|
| Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2011 4:36 pm Post subject: bad credit |
|
|
if you have very poor credit and have passed your exams is there a job for you in the insurance industry until you get your credit repaired?
_________________
Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved. |
|
blusea
Guest
|
|
| Posted: Sun Sep 25, 2011 2:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
There are some companies that might not hire you, but you should not experience too much of that.
_________________
CA-licensed P&C Broker-Agent and Life Agent. CA Insurance Lic #0596197. Now investigating insurance company abuses, and providing litigation support and expert witness services. Send me your questions, and I'll send you my answers. |
|
MaxHerr
Moderator
Joined: 29 Nov 2009
Posts: 4622
Location: Pomona CA
209.53 Dollars($)
|
|
