If you are relatively new to insurance, what one important factor caused you to make the final decision to enter the insurance career field?
Total Comments: 25
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:20 am Post Subject:
On the P&C side we too are seeing things change. We are requoting and rewriting alot of customers who have been with us for 20+ years. Although I am capitive we also write for 5 other major carriers. This does help us with retention.
I believe the customer loyalty is there somewhat but with the way the economy is today most of the time its the bottom line price that they are looking at, for us anyway on the P&C side.
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:56 am Post Subject:
Yes, the auto and home insurance side of the business is probably being affected more than any other type of insurance.
I actually have one P & C carrier who is sending postcards to my existing customers offering them a savings of $300 if they will buy "direct" online.
Needless to say, I don't place much business with them anymore.
Some customers will change auto insurance at the drop of a hat, others are loyal to their original agent or agency.
Then, we have "cut rate" companies out there who want to "Keep You Legal For Less".
Insurance is just like anything else we buy. We get what we pay for, usually.
Maze
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 09:07 pm Post Subject:
I am bringing on a new agent. He was in sales in a non-insurance related field and they simply closed down in the state he lives. Rather than relocate he has elected to go into insurance. I think it's one of the very best fields anywhere for the right person. Their are just so many great benefits.
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 06:25 pm Post Subject:
I originally entered because I was in a dead end job after bouncing around from several jobs over several years, and MetLife surprisingly hired me. I was so grateful to have the job and I worked my tail off. It's been a good ride as I found my niche.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 05:22 am Post Subject:
I joined insurance because I was sold a Dream, lol Too bad that dream was through A.L. Williams (for those of you who know who that is). Well my dream was shot down very quickly with is company...
I went independent and never looked back...
Insurance can be the hardest $35,000 per year or the easiet $100,000. That is so true.
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:20 am Post Subject:
On the P&C side we too are seeing things change. We are requoting and rewriting alot of customers who have been with us for 20+ years. Although I am capitive we also write for 5 other major carriers. This does help us with retention.
I believe the customer loyalty is there somewhat but with the way the economy is today most of the time its the bottom line price that they are looking at, for us anyway on the P&C side.
Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 11:56 am Post Subject:
Yes, the auto and home insurance side of the business is probably being affected more than any other type of insurance.
I actually have one P & C carrier who is sending postcards to my existing customers offering them a savings of $300 if they will buy "direct" online.
Needless to say, I don't place much business with them anymore.
Some customers will change auto insurance at the drop of a hat, others are loyal to their original agent or agency.
Then, we have "cut rate" companies out there who want to "Keep You Legal For Less".
Insurance is just like anything else we buy. We get what we pay for, usually.
Maze
Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 09:07 pm Post Subject:
I am bringing on a new agent. He was in sales in a non-insurance related field and they simply closed down in the state he lives. Rather than relocate he has elected to go into insurance. I think it's one of the very best fields anywhere for the right person. Their are just so many great benefits.
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 06:25 pm Post Subject:
I originally entered because I was in a dead end job after bouncing around from several jobs over several years, and MetLife surprisingly hired me. I was so grateful to have the job and I worked my tail off. It's been a good ride as I found my niche.
Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 05:22 am Post Subject:
I joined insurance because I was sold a Dream, lol Too bad that dream was through A.L. Williams (for those of you who know who that is). Well my dream was shot down very quickly with is company...
I went independent and never looked back...
Insurance can be the hardest $35,000 per year or the easiet $100,000. That is so true.
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