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What company is a good start for someone breaking into the insurance industry as a new agent?
Asked by Scahtje74
I am looking at making a semi-career change. I am currently in sales and would like to switch to insurance sales. What company is a good choice for someone in my situation? I currently do not have any licenses. I don't have a problem taking the exams and I have very strong sales skills. Any information will be extremely helpful. I am looking for an entry level position with base plus commission to start.
Asked by Scahtje74
I am looking at making a semi-career change. I am currently in sales and would like to switch to insurance sales. What company is a good choice for someone in my situation? I currently do not have any licenses. I don't have a problem taking the exams and I have very strong sales skills. Any information will be extremely helpful. I am looking for an entry level position with base plus commission to start.
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That is a great question. I am going to give you a website to start at. http://www.naifa.org. First thing to remember is while it is important to consider carefully the company you are going to do business with, it is more important to be a member of a trade group. The demand in our industry is huge. The average age of insurance agent or financial advisor is around 54 years of age currently. Before deciding on the company, decide if you want to be an independent agent/advisor or a captive agent/advisor first. Being captive is easier at first because of that upfront $$ to get you started but many regret this decision later because you really work for "the man" and if you leave them, they own your clients and you have to start over. An independent is straight commission, but you own your clients and they are always yours. I would look at a company called Union Central. You are independent, but they offer a New Agent Financing Plan which is becoming rare in our industry. They are a old company and deadly competitive as well.
http://www.unificompanies.com and http://www.naifa.org
Answered by sub_dolphins
That is a great question. I am going to give you a website to start at. http://www.naifa.org. First thing to remember is while it is important to consider carefully the company you are going to do business with, it is more important to be a member of a trade group. The demand in our industry is huge. The average age of insurance agent or financial advisor is around 54 years of age currently. Before deciding on the company, decide if you want to be an independent agent/advisor or a captive agent/advisor first. Being captive is easier at first because of that upfront $$ to get you started but many regret this decision later because you really work for "the man" and if you leave them, they own your clients and you have to start over. An independent is straight commission, but you own your clients and they are always yours. I would look at a company called Union Central. You are independent, but they offer a New Agent Financing Plan which is becoming rare in our industry. They are a old company and deadly competitive as well.
http://www.unificompanies.com and http://www.naifa.org
Answered by sub_dolphins
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State Farm trains and places their agents into officers/areas. They do not have people to manage every office/location. So if you are willing to go to some godawful place in order to get your foot in the door you might give them a call. If you know a State Farm agent you should begin by talking to him/her.
Answered by DonPedro
Answered by DonPedro
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What kind of insurance are you looking into?
Answered by gatorgirl
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