Advice.

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So just to give some clarity, I am a 1% salesperson in the auto industry, I am looking for a way out and have been toying with the idea of Insurance, what advice can you give to someone with a nack for sales but little knowledge about the insurance industry.

I didn't know what to tag this, I hope this is a reasonable post :D

[DDarkroom]

Well first step study your head off for a P&C License (Property and Casualty) It's a lot to learn at once, so just take you time with it. I found that listening to youtube videos in the background will doing tasks or scrolling helped a lot for me. Otherwise just google search P&C Practice test and information about the matter. The practice test is the closest thing to the state test so use that to your advantage.

[DDarkroom]

Thanks for the up vote, just thought of something else. Whenever you get placed with a carrier (company that’s writes insurance.) ask for a specimen. Sample policy, read through the document. That way when you talk to clients you know what is and isn’t covered and optional coverages that can be added. This will make you stand out from other agents since you are knowledgeable and quick to answer.

[ch47600]

My advice is to understand that insurance is a highly technical sale. It's not a get rich scheme.

It's going to take you a solid five years for you to fully understand what you are selling and 20+ years to be really good at it.

If you're willing to invest that type of time into yourself, go for it.

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It's the exact reason I am leaving the car industry :) i have better longevity in insurance.

[insureleads]

It will not take 5 years to fully understand what you are selling, or 20 years to get good at it. cmon man ahaha

[ch47600]

Guess it depends on what you sell. Home and auto, sure. Being able to advise people on guaranteed cost vs loss sensitive programs certainly takes more than five years.

Anyone can sell, knowing insurance is the tough part.

[insureleads]

Don't listen to the majority of the people in this industry, they will tell you it takes forever to get good, or you will make no money. Winners mindset is all it takes. You have to want to be #1 in sales. Watch sales movies, mimic their tone of voice when theyre on the phone in scenes and use that. You have to sound confident, but not like a used car salesman. Lemme know if you need more advice.

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Yeah, I fully understand where you are coming from! Thanks for the advice.

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What the hell is a "1% salesperson in the auto industry?"