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.
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 choose to study for your state test. Below we compare the different study methods for […]
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 so as not to deny his wife and children of the life insurance pay off. […]
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.
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.
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.
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 looking into is the insurance industry. It is, after all, nearly recession-proof. It can be […]
Lynnwood, Washington, at first glance, isn’t much different from any other “bedroom” community in the Seattle area. However, once you look a bit deeper, you’ll find that Lynnwood isn’t quite the sleepy little suburb that it might first appear to be. Lynwood, like most every other city, has its hidden gems and things that make […]
One of the most terrifying moments for each and every salesperson is the “closing of the deal”. You’ve just delivered the most awesome presentation of your products or services. You’ve just laid it all out there on the line. And now, you have to face the possibility of rejection. The possibility that all your hard […]
Let’s face it – you have to take and, more importantly, pass your insurance licensing exam. It’s a harsh reality, but it doesn’t have to be a harsh experience. With adequate preparation and study, your insurance exam can be a pleasant, stress-free undertaking. Here’s some tips to help you survive your exams with your sanity, […]