Whether you are choosing a career for the first
time, or are thinking about switching to a new field, deciding
what you want to do for the rest of your life can be more than
a little intimidating. As your vision of careers begins to mature,
or perhaps change, you may want to look into the diverse and
rewarding opportunities within the multi-billion dollar insurance
industry.
Insurance
is not a fly-by-night industry -- as far back as 4000 B.C. Chinese
merchants would combine their risks to guard against loss. Today,
insurance plays a large role in our credit system, while protecting
millions of home, auto and business owners from the risk of
losing everything they have.
If you're
looking for a career that will always be in demand, one that
offers stability and room for growth, consider the field of
insurance. Remember, risk is a constant in everyone's life;
therefore, protection, protection against risk is a constant
needed.
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Research
supports the fact that the independent agency system is both rewarding
and profitable. Here is some information you should be aware of:
- There
are 44,000 independent agencies in the U.S. employing 1/2
million people.
- 80% of
agencies have a woman in a management position;
- The average
agency has increased in size over the past four years;
- 40% of
agencies hired a new producer between 1991 and 1995;
- The number
of younger people holding an ownership interest in an agency
is growing;
- Established
relationships, referrals and business acquaintances generate
the most new business for agencies;
- Pay is
increasingly tied to performance -- many agencies are moving
to part salary, part commission based on your success!
Source:
Independent Insurance Agents
and Brokers of America
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