1. Opportunity is always knocking
If you’re willing to work hard, the job of an insurance agent can go the distance. That’s because insurance sales is considered by many to be a stable career. In good economic times and bad, there are always people buying insurance products—and there’s always a need for someone to sell them.
2. Lifestyle flexibility
An article in LearningAdvisorlink opens in a new window informs people looking for a mid-life career change that “If you’re tired of the 9 to 5 grind, becoming an insurance sales agent can offer you the flexible hours you’ve been looking for.” Insurance agents—at any age—usually have control over their own schedules. Meeting with customers in the evenings? Use your mornings to go to the gym. Have a standing wellness appointment on Tuesday afternoons? Block out your calendar accordingly.
Plus, thanks to the Internet and 24/7 mobile connectivity, it’s easy to stay productive during “off” hours. This makes an agent’s office hours—and free-time hours—more flexible! This is appreciated by agents with families or otherwise jam-packed schedules. You’re not necessarily tied to a desk or a time-clock and can get your work done when it makes the most sense for you.
3. Virtually unlimited earnings potential
When it comes to insurance sales, there’s a commission check at the end of almost every sale. The more you sell, the more you earn. And to top it off, many companies have motivating bonus structures enabling you to earn vacations, gifts or even more cash.
4. There’s always something new to learn
The insurance landscape is always changing. Laws and regulations change. New products are introduced. New consumer trends emerge. Take health care reform, for example, which continues to keep insurance professionals on their toes. Not only do consumers then look to their agents to help them navigate the changes, but agents can take advantage of new sales opportunities—from marketing to new groups of consumers or cross-selling additional product lines—that arise from the headlines.
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5. Personal service never goes out of style
While insurance shoppers can go online to research and buy coverage—today, more than ever—many of the products they’re considering are inherently complicated. Many shoppers’ choices are based on highly personal criteria related to their health history, earnings and budgets. Many people rely on the professional guidance of their insurance agent to help them assess their needs and select an appropriate combination of plans.
