The insurance sector offers a wide array of career paths, each accompanied by compelling advantages like job stability, competitive compensation, and the opportunity for growth. This guide aims to ease your entry into the field, providing essential steps and strategies for launching a successful insurance career. Whether you are a fresh graduate or a seasoned […]
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 insurance, and you can get started no matter what your educational background is. The key […]
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 opportunities. Since this generation seems to be living longer, healthier lives than the retiring generations […]
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 the most exciting industry out there, but there are plenty of reasons why a job […]
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.