To become an insurance agent, most companies require an agent to have a college education. You will also have to be licensed with your state. You can read more at http://www.insureme.com/insurance-agent/becoming-an-insurance-agent.
The first step to becoming an insurance agent is to get yourself bonded. I have a friend who used this website to get started. www.ask.com/questions-about/Become-Insured-and-Bonded - Cached - Similar
The best insurance agent school in America is at the University of Pennsylvania. This was determined by votes from previous students and insurance agents across the country.
For information on becoming an insurance agent, I recommend visiting the BLS and this website: http://careerplanning.about.com/cs/occupations/p/insurance_sales.htm
Proschools.com can help you get the training that you need. They specialize in insurance education and you can do all your training online.
You will need to contact an agent, there are so many variables when rating drivers and vehicle.
Yes, in some cases a person with a felony can become a life insurance agent. However, it will depend on the type of crime that was committed. Any crime to do with money such as embezzlement will decrease chances of becoming an insurance agent.
Insurance agents are required, at a minimum, to be licensed in order to sell insurance. Each state has different requirements. Insurance agencies usually have specific educational requirements that include a college degree. A degree in business and sales is most appropriate for insurance agents. After the initial requirement is filled, the potential employee will be required to go through insurance agent school. Insurance agent schools provide necessary tools for agents to perform their job properly. This includes customer relations, sales techniques, difference in types of insurance and how to properly execute the paperwork necessary to complete a transaction. An insurance agent school program is often paid for by the employer with the provision that the insurance agent works a designated amount of time with their office. This is a great way for potential insurance agents to get through school and into work immediately following successful completion of the program. Insurance agents usually work on a commission basis. That means that the agent makes a certain percentage of the amount of insurance he or she sells. If the agent is unable to secure any insurance sales, he or she will not make any money. The percentage of the commission depends on the company the insurance agent works for. It can run from 30% to 70% which is strictly dependent on the contract between the insurance agency and the insurance agent. It also depends on the type of insurance being sold. For example there is a difference between pay for homeowner's insurance and life insurance. Since many types of insurance are required, there is great potential for insurance agents to make extremely good commissions. Attending an insurance agent school will give the student the knowledge to sell insurance at a high rate. Insurance agents provide the ability to get necessary insurance coverage as well as more uncommon insurance types. The possibilities are, literally, endless for insurance agents who understand how sales work and how to properly close an insurance sale.
Probably a natural ability to sell people something they never wanted, or needed in the first place.
There are not any classes that teach you about different types if insurance. You could call an insurance agent and ask them whats right for you. They will help you figure out what you will need. You could also research different types of insurance on the internet to help you decide.
An insurance agent has a contract with an insurance company which specifies his rights; but basically an agent has a right to be paid a commission for the insurance that he or she sells.
To have a career as an insurance agent and broker going to school for the subject is one good way. Another good way is to get a legit certificate in this subject.