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by earlybird
Tue Dec 23, 2008 8:52 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Looking at Farmer's
Replies: 25
Views: 14992

Re: Looking at Farmer's

If you are going to start from the bottom, you may have to go the direct writer route to get a start. All of them will push you to sell life policies, first and foremost, because they get the most income from the life products, and will probably keep it, even will you fail to "qualify" and...
by earlybird
Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:40 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Questions from a new guy
Replies: 14
Views: 11751

Re: Questions from a new guy

If yoy are under 35 years old, seach out the Jaycees, join and get active! Networking will produce. If too old for that group, join the Kiwanis Club,Lions Club, Ruritans, or some other very active group in your community. In this season you can wear your company logo hat and go ring the bell for the...
by earlybird
Tue Nov 18, 2008 7:56 am
Forum: Opinions
Topic: Newbie Question about Pay
Replies: 9
Views: 8320

Re: Newbie Question about Pay

Josh, if you are in a large metropolitan area, I suggest that you try to interview with large independent agents. You are more likely to get a salary against future commissions. If you are young, fairly new at insurance and cant bring a book of business with you, it will be tough living on straight ...
by earlybird
Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Opinions
Topic: CIC Designation
Replies: 14
Views: 15039

Re: CIC Designation

Obtaining the designation, from start to fininsh in one year is possible, but very costly. Check the website for availability. You have to take 5 courses, each is $375 plus the hotel and transportation if not available in your city. You are looking a $1000 for each in round numbers! There is nothing...
by earlybird
Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Hard-to-Place Accounts
Topic: SCUBA retail store
Replies: 3
Views: 3192

Re: SCUBA retail store

PADI has an insurance program for its member schools and shops. SSI and NAUI also have programs for its member/shops. Each organization has its own membership requirements. The availability is out there but your ability to "broker" the coverage may be limited to the 2 programs listed previ...