Comments on: what is the best way to be an auto insurance agent and get licensed? http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/ Fri, 14 May 2010 04:36:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Nate W http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/comment-page-1/#comment-1631 Nate W Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:30:59 +0000 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/#comment-1631 You're best bet is to start by working with another agent and learn the industry. I usually post ads on craigslist when I'm hiring. Many companies out there will offer to make you an agent right away, but very few "green" agents make it. Work for another agent for at least a year and then you'll be much better prepared to start an agency.<br><b>References : </b><br>Insurance Agent You’re best bet is to start by working with another agent and learn the industry. I usually post ads on craigslist when I’m hiring.
Many companies out there will offer to make you an agent right away, but very few "green" agents make it.
Work for another agent for at least a year and then you’ll be much better prepared to start an agency.
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Insurance Agent

]]> By: Matt G http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/comment-page-1/#comment-1630 Matt G Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:08:59 +0000 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/#comment-1630 You can study and get licensed on your own. You should be able to go to your state's dept of insurance website and get information about getting licensed. It's also possible that you can work through a company to licensed to. I'm an agent with State Farm and we look more at the quality of an employee rather than if their already licensed. Most agencies will pay for your licensing once they've decided to hire you.<br><b>References : </b><br>State Farm Agent You can study and get licensed on your own. You should be able to go to your state’s dept of insurance website and get information about getting licensed. It’s also possible that you can work through a company to licensed to. I’m an agent with State Farm and we look more at the quality of an employee rather than if their already licensed. Most agencies will pay for your licensing once they’ve decided to hire you.
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State Farm Agent

]]> By: mbrcatz17 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/comment-page-1/#comment-1629 mbrcatz17 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:29:59 +0000 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/#comment-1629 You go to your state insurance department website to get the information on how to get licensed - you basically just have to pass a test. But if you have no experience, and no sales experience, you're not likely to get a company willing to let you sell their insurance. To be trained, you basically have to get a job selling insurance for someone who already has the contract. They'll keep half your commission, but they'll service the accounts, and teach you about insurance. DEFINATELY the way to go, with no experience.<br><b>References : </b><br>agent, 21+ years You go to your state insurance department website to get the information on how to get licensed – you basically just have to pass a test.

But if you have no experience, and no sales experience, you’re not likely to get a company willing to let you sell their insurance.

To be trained, you basically have to get a job selling insurance for someone who already has the contract. They’ll keep half your commission, but they’ll service the accounts, and teach you about insurance. DEFINATELY the way to go, with no experience.
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]]> By: Insurance Made Easy.biz http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/comment-page-1/#comment-1628 Insurance Made Easy.biz Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:04:59 +0000 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/#comment-1628 I would call the large carriers, Allstate, State Farm, etc. They will hire a new agent and help you open an office if they think you have what it takes. You can even buy a book of business. I would pick the company with the best training and the best mentor/sales manager.<br><b>References : </b><br>Independent broker 9 years I would call the large carriers, Allstate, State Farm, etc. They will hire a new agent and help you open an office if they think you have what it takes. You can even buy a book of business.
I would pick the company with the best training and the best mentor/sales manager.
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Independent broker 9 years

]]> By: anaise http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/comment-page-1/#comment-1627 anaise Thu, 28 Jan 2010 07:47:59 +0000 http://autoinsurancecovernewjersey.org/564/what-is-the-best-way-to-be-an-auto-insurance-agent-and-get-licensed/#comment-1627 Got to study for the license exam which is called personal lines. Find a insurance staffer in your local community who can place you with an agency to sponsor you for the test.<br><b>References : </b><br> Got to study for the license exam which is called personal lines. Find a insurance staffer in your local community who can place you with an agency to sponsor you for the test.
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