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Any insurance agents out there?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:49 pm
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:49 pm
Got an invite from a friend to sell insurance at her firm. She says she makes great money doing it and enjoys working with different people every day. I'm in a transition period so I'm thinking about it. But I'd like to hear from more people what it's like out there.
Do you enjoy your job? Do you hate it? What are your likes/dislikes about being an agent?
Do you enjoy your job? Do you hate it? What are your likes/dislikes about being an agent?
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Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:50 pm to Masterag
What kind of insurance are we talking about here?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:51 pm to Masterag
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What are your likes/dislikes about being an agent?
People calling in constantly asking if their policies cover looting.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:53 pm to HempHead
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What kind of insurance are we talking about here?
home/auto/boat/biz
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:56 pm to Masterag
I’m an agent that sells P&C, Health and Life. I own my own agency, the compensation is amazing and I love my job. Ask me anything
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:57 pm to Masterag
As long as it ain't Primerica baw
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:58 pm to DCtiger1
Like above 800k?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 5:59 pm to djangochained
I opened a year ago, north of 175k YTD. But 800k is 100% possible if you grow and are with the right company.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:09 pm to Masterag
Indy or captive?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:12 pm to Masterag
I’m a P/C agent licensed in Louisiana and Texas. I like what I do
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:12 pm to DCtiger1
She manages an Allstate office.... so I'm guessing captive.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:14 pm to DCtiger1
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I opened a year ago, north of 175k YTD. But 800k is 100% possible if you grow and are with the right company
WOW....
what company do you sell for?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:14 pm to Masterag
I’d say go for it. The freedom it provides is great. The industry is also immune to things like covid. I’m only 33, and on track for 340k plus this year.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:14 pm to Masterag
I’m in insurance. It is tough to get started but once you do, you are set.
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:15 pm to Masterag
Go for it. What do you have to lose?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:16 pm to Masterag
Salary or commission?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:17 pm to DCtiger1
damn. in your second year? do you run your own shop?
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:17 pm to HottyToddy7
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Salary or commission?
low base with 10% commission
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:17 pm to Masterag
I did it for a few months when I first moved to Kansas. I would say to not do it unless you have a lot of connections in the area. Also know a lot about the company going in. It can definitely be a good gig but you have to help yourself starting out.
FWIW: I hated it but cold-calling and such isn’t my cup of tea.
ETA: if I were to do it now that I’ve been here for a while I probably would have enjoyed it more since I know way more people.
FWIW: I hated it but cold-calling and such isn’t my cup of tea.
ETA: if I were to do it now that I’ve been here for a while I probably would have enjoyed it more since I know way more people.
This post was edited on 6/13/20 at 6:23 pm
Posted on 6/13/20 at 6:20 pm to Masterag
If you have a base salary plus commission it is steady and comfortable but keep in mind that EVERYONE has their own idea of how insurance is supposed to work and you will be lectured by your customers all day long on how to do your job.
The money can be great but it can also be terrible. It depends on YOU.
I’m on my own and can tell you that there are fantastic months then there are shitty months. I had my best month ever last month and so far this month is my worst month ever. Just the way the cookie crumbles.
Overall, I enjoy it.
The money can be great but it can also be terrible. It depends on YOU.
I’m on my own and can tell you that there are fantastic months then there are shitty months. I had my best month ever last month and so far this month is my worst month ever. Just the way the cookie crumbles.
Overall, I enjoy it.
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