Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:52 pm Post subject: Thinking of Insurance as a Career
I am a sales professional from the mortgage industry and am now considering a career as an insurance agent. I'm thinking Property/Casualty to begin with.
Can some of you seasoned agents give me some of the challenges or pitfalls that I will want to watch out for as a new agent? What should I be looking for in the company I choose to work with? _________________ Register Now to have your Insurance queries solved.
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Insurance definitely offers exciting career opportunities. And you have won the first battle, already as you are into the selling profession.
An aspiring agent should apply their best judgment while choosing the insurance company to work with. This is the most important step towards building a successful career as an insurance agent.
The above poster is right……….after clearing the exam you need to seek association with a company that will back you in obtaining license.
Its nice to see that people are coming to these forums for career counseling as well.
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Can some of you seasoned agents give me some of the challenges or pitfalls that I will want to watch out for as a new agent?
You are right, this community can flaunt its association with some seasoned agents. I am sure that they and the other members also will come forward to help you out.
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What should I be looking for in the company I choose to work with?
Although I'm not an agent but certainly you should select the company which will offer you a good training program.
At the risk of having someone jump down my throat, I'll say that Farmers has a great training program and an above average home-office support system. I personally don't like State Farm and absolutely cannot stand Allstate.
Please let me make it clear that I am not a P&C agent for any company and the preceding was only my opinion. However, most courts tend to give my opinion a little more regard than most.
Good luck.
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