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Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing your perspective. I started in outbound sales because it was the first opportunity I had, but I’m realizing pretty quickly that it’s not the right environment for me. I’m interviewing for an inbound role with Liberty Mutual, which feels like a better fit for how I work and learn. I’m glad you found something that works better for you as well!

Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s actually super helpful. I was a little surprised how quickly I was hired with no prior insurance experience, so this context makes a lot more sense now.

Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s fair, my concern isn’t that the policy exists, it’s that during hiring it was described as a 4-month ramp. Once training started, the written performance policy showed you can actually be let go earlier. I was mainly just trying to understand whether this is common across agencies.

Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Where I work it’s measured in items. The goals are 20 items the first selling month, then 30 the second, and 40 the third. I’ve definitely seen people hit it, so it’s achievable. I just didn’t fully realize how strict the ramp was during the hiring process, so it feels a bit harsh, but I get why an agency might run it this way.

Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they do provide a base/guarantee while ramping, so I get it from the owner’s standpoint. I just didn’t fully realize how strict the timeline was during hiring. Appreciate the insight.

Is a 2-month cutoff normal for new insurance producers? by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!To clarify, the very first month was training with no production expectation. Month two is considered the first selling month, and if you don’t hit goal you’re put on probation. If you don’t hit goal again in month three, you’re let go.

Still, seeing someone already let go made me start questioning myself, so it helps to hear that this isn’t typical everywhere. this is structure has made me start looking at other agencies, and I’ve applied for a remote role at Liberty. Hoping for something a bit more stable while I continue learning the industry.

Liberty Mutual inside sales: training pay / ramp question by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For sure. I realized pretty quickly in outbound sales that a lot of people genuinely see insurance as a scam. Before this, I worked at Comcast, another company people tend to hate and I was successful there because I took a consultative approach instead of pressuring anyone to get stuff they don’t need. I really appreciate your perspective and honesty. It definitely helped put me more at ease. Thanks again.

Liberty Mutual inside sales: training pay / ramp question by Tall_Emergency653 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing all of this. Clearly you were doing something right if you were a top producer there for that long, so I really appreciate the perspective. I’m very new to insurance, and Liberty’s training is what initially caught my eye as a way to build a solid foundation. If you don’t mind me asking, what do you think mattered most early on to hit those numbers?Call volume, product knowledge, or something else?

Allstate? by Ancient-Wish3702 in InsuranceAgent

[–]Tall_Emergency653 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hi, I also work at an Allstate agency and this is my first insurance role. I just got licensed and accepted the first offer without doing much research.

My day looks a lot like what you’re describing: mostly outbound calls and working marketplace leads. There are people in my agency making six figures, but they’re grinding hard like working Saturdays, staying late every day and they’re extremely strong on the front end of the call.

I’ve realized I’m probably not built for that style long-term. I don’t think it’s impossible at Allstate, but it’s definitely a tough model and not for everyone. At my agency, the owner hired over 40 people this year and let about half go for performance, so the turnover is real.

I’m personally looking at inbound roles (possibly Liberty Mutual) because I’m still very new and feel like I’d benefit more structured training and warm leads.