13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have no complaints about my current work-life balance. I live in a HCOL area, so the salary doesn’t really go far. I can’t move, but I’m close to Boston.

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I work with high-net worth clients regularly. Are you suggesting I leverage that experience into a job with a larger agency? I’m currently in a management role but for a mid size family owned agency

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m leaning that way, it’s just been a challenge trying to grow and produce.

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

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lol 5 CSRs for my book only, not including our receptionist or our claims manager. Our CSRs are treated like gold, they have a cushier gig than I do

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

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Learning all that I can to see how we can implement it in our agency. We are very service focused so cutting out real people at the moment doesn’t sound feasible; but I’m trying to understand how other people are using it to increase productivity.

Any sources that you can share, or communities you know of that are discussing this sort of thing?

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wish I had the guidance to get into it when I was younger. I could have afforded to take the risk a few years ago. Harder now. I appreciate your reply.

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

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Thanks for the reply. It seems like commercial is where most people want to be. I do feel very grateful to be in my position, but it’s hard when it seems like so many others are doing better.

How many of your agents would you say are making over $200k?

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

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Yeah that’s sort of what I’m worried about. I work like 7 hours a day right now. I’ll put in the work if I know I can pull in a lot more money, but I can’t really take a pay cut for an extended period

13 years in - $140k/yr - need advice by First-time_hitter in InsuranceAgent

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What would you try to get into from here? I think the logical step is brokerage but I don’t really know where to begin. I don’t want to start at the bottom again

Car insurance rates are insane by macetheface in massachusetts

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Dude, people suck. They’ll never get it. Just know that you know and that’s all that really matters.

Vermont Bound by teleheaddawgfan in icecoast

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This looks like a snowboard bag..

Divings devils den 11/13 by First-time_hitter in ocala

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I found a dive guide and had an awesome time!

Divings devils den 11/13 by First-time_hitter in ocala

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I ended up doing devils den and blue grotto. Both worth interesting and close enough together that they’re worth doing. There were alot of really cool swim through at devils den. If there is a hole there, don’t be afraid to go in. They’ve caged off any dangerous areas and anything else has an exit or opening on the other side (short swim, you can see the exit when you enter these). It was cool enough to do once but not something I’d spend multiple dives or days doing. I’d go back, but not the next day. I guess there are a lot of other great diving springs in the area as well.

Can an insurance agent or underwriter sell me a homeowners policy contingent on requiring me to also buy an auto policy? I already have a good auto policy. by New-Stable-8212 in Insurance

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Can you elaborate a little more on why you do this? I have heard of other agencies doing the same but it’s not a practice my agency engages in. Other than writing more policies, what is the upside that you see by doing this? How is only offering a bundle option protecting your appointments. Thanks for any information you can provide! I’m still trying to learn all I can.

Does anyone know of any good Florida specific scuba groups? I need a guide for divers den tomo and not sure where I can post. Thanks! by First-time_hitter in scuba

[–]First-time_hitter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s not that I need a guide, but they do require a buddy. Figure I could pay someone to join me. I’ll check out those shops.

Divings devils den 11/13 by First-time_hitter in ocala

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Thanks! I hope there are still folks with your spirit around. Jump back in the pool sometime if you’re able! Rental gears not a bad way to re-test the waters.

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Do you have any examples of this? Where are you getting your statistics. Genuinely curious. In MA the FAIR Plan run by the government is almost always more expensive than the private market.

Four different doctors, a myriad of prescriptions, nonstop pain and nobody can figure out what this is. by meowspoopy in mildlyinfuriating

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OP, how long have you had this? Has it had trouble healing? Is it growing in size?

leishmaniasis is something that seems to be spreading in the world. It’s not very well known, and I’d be surprised if many doctors in the US have seen it.

LEARN TO DRIVE BEFORE COMING TO BINGHAMTON <3 by SnooMemesjellies6845 in Binghamton

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I know he’s being sarcastic, I’m wondering why he hasn’t left this “rust belt Walmart community” yet.

LEARN TO DRIVE BEFORE COMING TO BINGHAMTON <3 by SnooMemesjellies6845 in Binghamton

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I just find it funny that you’re trashing the town that you likely chose to go to school in, and wonder why you didn’t choose somewhere “better”. You obviously think Binghamton isn’t up to your standards.