New Producer/Agent in TX....HELP!!!

fgogg

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Hello,

Let me first start by saying that this is the BEST WEBSITE I have found to be of use when you are starting out. After reading through the many threads for several days, I decided to just go for it and register.

I was in the Medical field for almost 20 yrs when I decided to make a career change. I know how a Health insurance policy works from benefits to payment of claim, so I was thinking Life and Health ins Sales would be an easy move for me. So I got my General Lines LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT & HMO license.

I was offered a position with a new State Farm agent as his Life and Health specialist, but would need to now also get my P&C license. Done now I have both my LIFE and HEALTH and P&C. The agency opened up on April 1st.

To date I have not sold one Life policy, other than my own.... And last month was the first time I was paid any of my commissions, as I finally met the "Bonus and Commission" quota.

I took his offer as I am new to the industry and don't know anything about being on my own, plus when you earn a salary for 20+ yrs commission only can be scary!

We had a difference of opinion, meaning I was not or am not a team player, and we decided that maybe his agency is not the best fit for me.

So here I am back at square 1. I applied to several different companies on Ziprecruiter and now I am getting job offers left and right from IMO's, FMO's ect.....

I am pretty good about researching a company and looking at the employee reviews however I am just as confused now as I was almost a yr ago when I got my license.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!! :yes:

Thank you
 
Hello,

Let me first start by saying that this is the BEST WEBSITE I have found to be of use when you are starting out. After reading through the many threads for several days, I decided to just go for it and register.

I was in the Medical field for almost 20 yrs when I decided to make a career change. I know how a Health insurance policy works from benefits to payment of claim, so I was thinking Life and Health ins Sales would be an easy move for me. So I got my General Lines LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT & HMO license.

I was offered a position with a new State Farm agent as his Life and Health specialist, but would need to now also get my P&C license. Done now I have both my LIFE and HEALTH and P&C. The agency opened up on April 1st.

To date I have not sold one Life policy, other than my own.... And last month was the first time I was paid any of my commissions, as I finally met the "Bonus and Commission" quota.

I took his offer as I am new to the industry and don't know anything about being on my own, plus when you earn a salary for 20+ yrs commission only can be scary!

We had a difference of opinion, meaning I was not or am not a team player, and we decided that maybe his agency is not the best fit for me.

So here I am back at square 1. I applied to several different companies on Ziprecruiter and now I am getting job offers left and right from IMO's, FMO's ect.....

I am pretty good about researching a company and looking at the employee reviews however I am just as confused now as I was almost a yr ago when I got my license.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!! :yes:

Thank you

What market are you looking to target life, health or p&c. Figuring out and stating what market you are looking to target will get you a much better response. Since all of them have different specialties.
 
Hello,

Let me first start by saying that this is the BEST WEBSITE I have found to be of use when you are starting out. After reading through the many threads for several days, I decided to just go for it and register.

I was in the Medical field for almost 20 yrs when I decided to make a career change. I know how a Health insurance policy works from benefits to payment of claim, so I was thinking Life and Health ins Sales would be an easy move for me. So I got my General Lines LIFE, HEALTH, ACCIDENT & HMO license.

I was offered a position with a new State Farm agent as his Life and Health specialist, but would need to now also get my P&C license. Done now I have both my LIFE and HEALTH and P&C. The agency opened up on April 1st.

To date I have not sold one Life policy, other than my own.... And last month was the first time I was paid any of my commissions, as I finally met the "Bonus and Commission" quota.

I took his offer as I am new to the industry and don't know anything about being on my own, plus when you earn a salary for 20+ yrs commission only can be scary!

We had a difference of opinion, meaning I was not or am not a team player, and we decided that maybe his agency is not the best fit for me.

So here I am back at square 1. I applied to several different companies on Ziprecruiter and now I am getting job offers left and right from IMO's, FMO's ect.....

I am pretty good about researching a company and looking at the employee reviews however I am just as confused now as I was almost a yr ago when I got my license.

Any advice would be appreciated!!!! :yes:

Thank you



I currently work for a general agency. We have offices in both Houston and in Plano Texas. Since we are a general agency, we have appointments well over 20 plus carriers since our general agency does wholesale in life insurance and believe that a one size does not fit all. If you want to learn a bit more or to have one of my coworkers make an introduction please PM me. I will be glad to send some info towards your way.
 
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