2006-08-10 07:30:09 · 7 answers · asked by Carmen S 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Hi, I am a independent agent with a small business, I sell mostly car insurance. First thing you need to do, is have your head examined! I am kidding...Call the insurance commissioner office in your state. Each state has different rules, so you knew to find out exactly your state requires. My state required that I go to school. It was a class for 3 days, long 12 hour days, but I did it. Then I had to take a test given by the commissioner office. I did my thru a organization called Professional Insurance Agents. They had the class and then the next day I took the test. P & C is the term used for the license that you are going to need. With this license you can more than just auto, but that's what you need to do what you want. I have to take continueing education class every year. I do that on-line now, instead of closing the office. Good luck and make sure pay attention to the instructor because they will give you some good hints on what to study. At least mine did, and believe me it was worth really paying attention. I wish you the best of luck, I have enjoyed selling car insurance, but sometimes I wished I had just worked for somebody instead of opening my own office. E-mail me if you have any more questions.....God bless us all.............
2006-08-10 10:45:46 · answer #1 · answered by totallylost 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-24 22:41:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a broker or firm that wants you. You usually have to be sponsored to sit for the exams. Every state has its own property and casualty exam you must pass to get licensed, but getting licensed is just the start. You have to learn about the products and how to qualify the client to make the best recommendation, as well as how to market yourself and sell. You'll get all of this with the right company.
The big names all have training programs - companies like Farmers, State Farm, Geico, AAA and others, and there are brokers who are smaller that represent multiple lines.
Good luck.
2006-08-10 15:26:52 · answer #3 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your state insurance department web site, and find out what the licensing requirements are - you will have to take a written test, and might have to have some "classroom" hours or real work experience. It varies.
You can also go to your local IIAA office - www.iiaa.org - and see what they can do to help you, with either cram courses, or just advice over the telephone.
2006-08-10 08:49:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most local community colleges offer programs that will comply with your state of residence. A test will then be required depending on the state and type of license you are obtaining.
2006-08-10 08:50:16 · answer #5 · answered by Denise H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With each state it is different, but you could check with your secretary of states office. As insurance is a regulated business, check with the Department of Regulation and Enforcement within
your states Secretary of States office.
2006-08-10 07:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would have to check with your state insurance board and see what permits or fees you would have to pay to get registered in your state.
2006-08-10 07:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋