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by biggboy55
Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:26 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: What are your thoughts on the insurance industry
Replies: 10
Views: 11135

What are your thoughts on the insurance industry

I am new to this forum, and to the insurance industry.. I'm young half way through college and studying for my 2-20 exam. I like the idea of the insurance business mainly because everyone needs it and the income potential is there, and i love sales jobs but then again I know agents who dont make a d...
by biggboy55
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:05 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Thoughts on Clusters
Replies: 0
Views: 9726

Thoughts on Clusters

I want to start a new independent angency, are clusters a good to start with does any know any results or experienced great results from using clusters. Do they allow you to specialize in a particular area like commercial lines. Im a noob to the insurance industry can you give some examples of what ...
by biggboy55
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:53 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: What licenses are needed to insure commercial lines
Replies: 3
Views: 4082

What licenses are needed to insure commercial lines

I want to specialize in commercial lines of insurance, as far as health, unemployment, liability...etc. What licenses do I need to be able to do them. Also can you give me some examples of what the commissions are like for this type business (commercial lines). How do you attract new businesses, and...
by biggboy55
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:45 pm
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: Is it possible to get insurer appointments just starting out
Replies: 8
Views: 10335

Is it possible to get insurer appointments just starting out

I want to start my own insurance agency, but i dont want to work as a captive agent any longer than 6 months to a year. Would I be able to get appointments working that long as an captive agent. I want to specialize in commercial insurance.