Starting a new career after a setback–such as a layoff or furlough–can be a frustrating process, but there are several profitable options available these days that will allow you to earn on your own terms. One popular path is in … Continue reading
As the “Baby Boomer” generation ages, the entire concept of retirement seems to be changing. No longer is retirement seen as a time to spend your days in idleness, but rather a time to take new adventures and explore new … Continue reading
What do you think of when you think of a career in insurance? A dull desk job? Constant sorting through filing cabinets full of paper? Dooming yourself to endless, boring days in a call center? Sure, insurance may not be … Continue reading
It doesn’t take much to make it in sales, but it does take the right attitude and the right set of skills. Put these 5 skills into practice and you’ll have a leg up on the competition, no matter how tough the market may be. Continue reading
As an up and coming insurance agent, you have to take your state’s insurance exams. It’s a given; there’s no way around it. And before you can take that exam, you’ll have to study. There are several ways you can … Continue reading
We’re all familiar with the concept of life insurance. It’s a favorite motif in mystery television programs and novels. The young wife “bumps off” the old husband to get his million dollar policy. Or a friend covers up another’s suicide … Continue reading
However, with proper attention to your studies, a can-do attitude, and sufficient preparations, all of that hard work will pay off as you successfully pass your licensing exam. Here are some things you’ll need to know first. Continue reading
There are essentially 3 types of property insurance. There’s replacement cost coverage. That ensures that no matter how much property values have changed, your insurance will pay to replace any lost or damaged property. Then, there’s actual cash value coverage. Continue reading
Recently, we looked at the average annual salaries of Washington’s insurance agents. The top five salaries, not surprisingly, are all located in the Seattle-Puget Sound region. All are above the average national annual salary for insurance agents. Here are the best cities to live in, in terms of insurance agent salaries, in the great state of Washington. Continue reading
Many people, especially young people, are looking for something REAL these days. Not some temporary job with no future, or a part-time employer who thinks he’s better than God, but something real, tangible, worthwhile-doing, and long-lasting. One occupation many are … Continue reading