If you’ve decided to become an insurance agent, the next question you’ll need to answer is, “What kind of insurance agent do I want to be?” Different insurance licenses enable you to sell various kinds of insurance. If you have a property and casualty license, for example, you’ll be allowed to sell policies such as […]
What Makes Auto Insurance So Different?
As a property and casualty insurance agent, you offer a host of complex products to consumers to protect them from financial loss. From homeowners’ insurance to renters’ insurance and more, your menu of insurance products is probably quite extensive. In many cases, auto insurance is one of the most misunderstood kinds of insurance […]
9 Categories of Insurance | StateCE
Insurance isn’t a static thing. It’s always changing, and the rules and regulations for insurance agents are always evolving as well. There are a number of different categories of insurance, each of which covers a different area of a person’s or business’ life. Whether you are an agent who is just starting your career or […]
A Day in the Life of a Mortgage Loan Officer
Searching for an exciting new career in the residential mortgage space? Become a mortgage loan officer (MLO), and you may be able to move one step closer to achieving your career goals. Loan officers are prevalent across the United States and offer mortgage guidance to homebuyers. These professionals are happy to support homebuyers […]
Everything You Need to Know About Errors and Omissions Insurance
Errors and omissions insurance, also known as E&O, is one of the lesser-understood insurances, even though it is crucial for many businesses and professional individuals. Sometimes this type of insurance is required for certification and for opening your business in some states. Even when it is not mandatory, it can be an important way to […]
How Millennials Are Changing the Insurance Industry
Millennials are revolutionizing the insurance industry. Whether working as an insurance agent or buying insurance, the attitudes and preferences of millennials are having a profound effect on how insurance agencies will operate in the future.The millennial generation is a tech-driven group raised on the internet. These young people have a distinctive way of viewing the world […]
How to Pass Your Insurance Exam
In the United States, insurance professionals have to meet strict testing and licensing requirements. Since the fast-changing insurance industry has such a big impact on consumer finances and safety, federal and state administrators want to make sure that anyone who sells insurance, or who acts as an agent or advisor, has the knowledge and ethical […]
How to Hire the Right People for Your Insurance Agency
Wherever you are in your insurance career, whether you are a single agent hoping to expand or an agency owner will a roomful of employees, hiring the best people is your surest ticket to greater wealth, security, and success.The best agents will find new clients in places you never thought to look. They will make […]
What to Do and Consider After You Get Your P&C License
It’s obvious from its name that property and casualty insurance involves two different kinds of insurance: property and casualty. Property insurance covers damage or loss related to physical property such as automobiles, homes, electronic devices, and jewelry. Casualty insurance protects policyholders from financial loss if they cause someone to suffer bodily injury or […]