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Know the duties and responsibilities of an insurance sales agent<br>https://agencyheight.com/best-insurance-careers-and-jobs-2020/
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Insurance Careers and Jobs How is it like being an insurance sales agent
What is an insurance sales agent • Someone who generate leads and sell insurance to the clients • Also maintains the records and handles policy renewal • There are many types of insurance that an insurance sales agent sell: health, life, homeowners, auto, property and casualty, etc. • Profitable for insurance sales agents if they sell niche insurance products such as cyber insurance or hairstylist insurance
What are the types of insurance sales agent? • Captive insurance agents: Agents who work with single carriers • Independent insurance agents: Agents who work with multiple carriers
What are the duties and responsibilities of an insurance sales agent? • Should be able to generate leads for effective sales funnel • Should be able to make sales to make earning • Should be available for the clients and guide them during the start to end journey • Should answer the queries of clients and solve their problems • Make the clients satisfied with the products and services they provide
How do insurance sales agent earn money? • Solely based on commission sales • Certain percent of each insurance brokerage as commission split • Commission split also depends on the agency model that the insurance agency is operating under • The more the sales, the more the commission amount
Requirements for becoming an insurance sales agent • A high school diploma at least; More preference if you have a bachelor’s degree • A state-issued insurance license • Perseverance and a positive attitude • Excellent communication skills • Knowledge of business management
What’s in it in 2020 for insurance sales agent? • Viable option for people wanting to build a career in insurance industry • Give the most room to grow professionally • The market for insurance agents is projected to improve over the years • Easiest to break into and offers independence and flexibility
Conclusion • Before deciding, research and find out more about the role • Give consideration to your skills and strengths • Find a niche that you can articulate best in