by Guest » Mon May 21, 2007 08:47 am
Hi,
I am new to the insurance biz, and could really use some advice on getting started. I am a Respiratory Therapist (14yrs into it) so I like the good, stable income it provides for my family, so I can't give that up right now until I can realize if I can do well at this new line of work.
Should I start as an independent agent so I can do it part time? If so, who would be a good company to start with? Good training, and support would be essential.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Kindly,
B.Lane
I am new to the insurance biz, and could really use some advice on getting started. I am a Respiratory Therapist (14yrs into it) so I like the good, stable income it provides for my family, so I can't give that up right now until I can realize if I can do well at this new line of work.
Should I start as an independent agent so I can do it part time? If so, who would be a good company to start with? Good training, and support would be essential.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Kindly,
B.Lane
Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:20 am Post Subject:
Welcome to insurance community.
Before commenting anything B.Lane I need to ask you few question.
1. from where you are ?
2. Do you have any knowledge on insurance?
3. What type of insurance you and your family have ?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 12:48 am Post Subject: Hey Cyrus
Thanks for the reply.
I reside in Greeley, Colorado.
The knowledege I have is limited to what I have learned mainly from online studying via Kaplan Financial courses, and forums such as these.
The insurance we have is through our employer my wife and I have policies for $500,000 each and coverage for our children.
Like I stated I am new to this, but eager to learn the business.
I have no doubt that I'll be successful at this in due time. I am not afraid of working hard.
Again thanks for the time you took to reply to my post.
Barry
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 01:23 am Post Subject:
One thing to always remember, is that insurance can make or break you. You should always remember to investigate the companies as if you were contemplating buying insurance from them. I would go with an A or A+ superior rated company if at all possible. Its great to be able to open a presentation by presenting the good qualities that your company withholds. I would start part time. We have to face it, insurance is not for everyone. I was a sales manager for a cell phone company before a came into insurance, and I worked part time as well. It's good to have a safety net in the beginning because it takes a little while to build clientele. One of the most important things to remember while you are getting started, is to keep the cost of your advertising at a minimum. I began writing lots of successful business, by bringing my business card to many small businesses around town. You never know how many of them do not provide insurance for their employees. If you are just debating on going into the business, but havent made your mind up yet, then know this. It is a HARD thing to start up. Anyone who tells you otherwise, is fibbing. However, its worth it! I was making 40,000 dollars a year when I was 18. The question you must ask yourself is, can you sell, and be honest at the same time? Honesty is number one, your dealing with peoples lives!
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 01:45 am Post Subject: Thanks for the info
Honesty is my greatest asset. I deal with peoples lives every shift I work. Literally lives hanging in the balance. I have been a Respiratory Therapist for 14 years, and have been witness to countless traumas, shattered families, lives that ended far to soon. On the positive side, working in the Neo-natal intensive care I have seen many new lives come into this world as well. Full of hope and promise. With my extensive public contact with families in their darkest hours, and in the greatest joy of a newborn, I have no doubt that I can provide to them a honest, reliable service. I will start part time, I currently bring home around $57,000 per year being an RT, so I can't walk away from that. I have a wife and 4 kids to provide for.
Where should i look to start? I see ads for NAA all the time, any thoughts on them or similar companies?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 03:57 am Post Subject:
Berry, I would like to suggest you one thing as you are entering to the insurance field for the first time, do not consider it as your main profession instantly. Give yourself some time and see how well you can adapt to this environment. till then do it as part time job.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 04:10 am Post Subject:
I here ya'
I was only going to start out part time, to get my feet wet, and gain some experience.
My pressing question is though, where do I begin? What organization will provide me with part time opportunities?
Where and how did you get your start?
I have heard a lot about NAA and SIAA, the main reason I would lean towards something like is the schedule flexibility they can offer me.
Hey... if it doesn't work out I can always move on from there.
Any suggestions?
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 04:29 am Post Subject:
Hi Berry!
First,welcome to our community.
Insurance, no doubt, offers an exciting career. But at the same time it is quite demanding. You need to ask yourself that- are you ready to take the challenge or not?
In my opinion, as long you are not mastering over the art of insurance selling, enjoy it as part time one.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 04:59 am Post Subject:
To join either National Agent Alliance or Strategic Independent Agents Alliance you need to have ‘Life Insurance License'. Do you have the license? If yes, then you can join any one of it. Personally, I will suggest ‘National Agent Alliance'. It is a reputed one in the market
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 01:09 pm Post Subject:
Yes, I am licensed for Life and Health within the state of Colorado.
Posted: Tue May 22, 2007 05:49 pm Post Subject:
okiedokie Thats great :) Register with ‘National Agent Alliance' and start to fulfill your dream.
God bless you to fullfill your all dreams. :)
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