Archive for February, 2011

28 Feb 2011

Job Opportunities for Licensed Insurance Agents

5 Comments Industry News

Obtaining an insurance license is the first step towards a career in a robust and growing American industry.  While the current U.S. economy is trying to recover from our recent recession, the insurance industry has remained unscathed.  In fact, quiet the contrary.  The  employment rate for licensed insurance agents is projected to increase 12% over the next 7 years and will be in demand as the population continues to increase in size, as well as age.

A Health and Life Insurance sales agent, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is often

The first contact a consumer has with an insurance company.  The purpose of the agent is to help individuals, families, and businesses select insurance policies that provide the best protection for their lives, health, and property.

In short, an insurance agent, also known as a ‘producer’ is the key person between the applicant and insurer.  How well the agent interacts with the potential client, the depth and professionalism of the presentation, and the accuracy in collecting health information and filing a complete application all determine the outcome of the insurer’s relationship with the general public.  Acting as a fiduciary, the agent plays a vital role in the success of the insurance company.

A licensed agent has many options from which to choose when searching for employment in the insurance industry.  Let’s examine several of the opportunities available to licensed insurance agents.

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23 Feb 2011

Insurance License test taking tips!

5 Comments Insurance School News, Licensing Tutorials, Resident Licensing

Are you a good test taker? Or, like many, do you cringe at the thought of having to pass an exam? Most people would agree that it can be stressful, takes time to study and prepare for the exam, and quite frankly, something they would rather not have to undergo.

I cringe at the thought of taking an exam!!

Preparing for the Test

Though it may seem somewhat overwhelming at first, preparing for and taking the state health and life insurance exam is NOT that difficult. If fact, most agents who take the exam admit that it was easier than they imagined. The reason was that they were prepared for the exam by learning and understanding the basic CONCEPTS of health and life insurance.

The CONCEPTS in health and life insurance are universal throughout the United States, even though each state enacts laws that govern it’s own insurance regulations.  Having an understanding of the basic concepts allows you to answer questions logically.

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21 Feb 2011

How to renew an Insurance License

4 Comments Licensing Tutorials, Resident Licensing

Renewals Made Easy!

Need to renew your insurance license?  As a multiple state licensing and renewal provider, Sircon offers online licensing renewal services that allows you to electronically submit renewal applications to each state you need to renew.

4 Steps to renew your insurance license:

Step 1

Visit Sircon.com, and click on “Learn more about our products for agents” located in the red “Individual Agents” box.

Sircon Online

 

Click on the link “Renew your license” on the left side of the page located under the Quick Links menu.

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18 Feb 2011

How to apply for an Insurance License

2 Comments Licensing Tutorials, Resident Licensing

Licensing Made Easy!

Applying for an insurance license has become easier to do as most states now provide for online licensing.  As a multiple state licensing provider, Sircon  offers online licensing services that provides you with a quick and efficient online application process in order to obtain your insurance license.

4 Steps to apply for an insurance license:

Step 1

Visit Sircon.com , and click on “Learn more about our products for agents” located in the red “Individual Agents” box.

insurance application

 

Once there, click on “Apply for a license” located on the left side of the page under the Quick Links menu. Read more

16 Feb 2011

How to get Insurance Referrals

10 Comments Industry News, Licensing Tutorials

Insurance Referrals

As a licensed insurance agent, I often asked myself

How do I ensure long-term success in the insurance industry?

Very simple…If you ask for referrals, you will receive them. This may seem simple, but often times it is the least favorite and most forgotten task to accomplish when selling insurance. Some may think that asking for referrals is intrusive or uncomfortable, others have no problem asking, but are quick to blow it off when they hear any version of “no.” Whatever the case, these individuals often times end their insurance careers prematurely because they just can’t find enough customers to keep selling…and there in lies the dilemma with a successful insurance career. Read more