To become an insurance agent you should get a degree in Business or Economics. You should also familiarize yourself with the insurance field.

In order to become a successful licensed insurance agent, a person must receive a Bachelor's degree in Business or Economics. Insurance companies like to hire people whose academic background includes courses in math, finance, economics, accounting and business.

While a degree in business or economics can definitely help land a job as an insurance agent, it's not a requirement. A strong-background in sales and a willingness to learn would be just fine. A good way to get a foot in the door would be an assistant job for an insurance agent.

It is classified in two branches, namely micro & macro economics. Microeconomics studies behaviour of individual economic agent [Consure & Producer] in the market where as macroeconomics studies economy as a while & aggregate like national income, Price , level etc...

One of the best and most over looked parts of doing well as an insurance agent is getting a firm educational background in business or economics in school. Once that's finished, take the exam for an insurance license.