I hope everyone is hitting all their goals and enjoying the weather! I have a moment at lunch so I wanted to reach out to the forum which I research daily. My questions may have been answered in depth but please bare with me, I've searched and read quite a bit on these topics but still have some lingering questions.
I see some general consensus that clusters have their place and are good at accelerating growth but when outgrown can be a burden. With that said, what can a new agent expect with direct appointments? Currently I average 15k a month P&C and some Life here and there as a captive. I'm still under a year experience but I've started seeing the glory that is Independent and the benefit of offering multiple carriers and non standard markets.
**Which carriers can I try/should I try for P&C/L&H appointments starting off if not clustered?
**Would it be better to begin L&H then add P&C or aim to represent those lines all at once? I do want to multi-line and offer more sooner rather than later.
For those wondering I'm in NC and plan on non resident license in SC as well down the road. I'm in no rush to make this change because I want to ensure that this is the best path, I love my current position and I'm hitting the goals/learning to sale on value > price. Any advice, insight, or criticisms are always appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hey all, just to clarify I plan to get at least 2 more years of experience. Just wanted some advice, so far a cluster looks like the best route unless I work for an Indy and increase my production in the meantime.
I see some general consensus that clusters have their place and are good at accelerating growth but when outgrown can be a burden. With that said, what can a new agent expect with direct appointments? Currently I average 15k a month P&C and some Life here and there as a captive. I'm still under a year experience but I've started seeing the glory that is Independent and the benefit of offering multiple carriers and non standard markets.
**Which carriers can I try/should I try for P&C/L&H appointments starting off if not clustered?
**Would it be better to begin L&H then add P&C or aim to represent those lines all at once? I do want to multi-line and offer more sooner rather than later.
For those wondering I'm in NC and plan on non resident license in SC as well down the road. I'm in no rush to make this change because I want to ensure that this is the best path, I love my current position and I'm hitting the goals/learning to sale on value > price. Any advice, insight, or criticisms are always appreciated.
Thanks!
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Hey all, just to clarify I plan to get at least 2 more years of experience. Just wanted some advice, so far a cluster looks like the best route unless I work for an Indy and increase my production in the meantime.