What does an Insurance Agent do?
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What the job involves
- Solicit new business and maintain current business levels to achieve sales goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
- Educate customers about insurance products and recommend appropriate coverage options.
- Handle customer inquiries and resolve complaints in a timely manner.
- Process insurance claims and follow up with customers on claim status.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Participate in training and professional development activities.
Summed up from 30 recent Insurance Agent job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- Insurance 4 in 10 postings
- Customer Service 2 in 10 postings
- Insurance Sales 2 in 10 postings
- Insurance Products 1 in 10 postings
- Underwriting 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Driver's License 1 in 25 postings
- State License 1 in 25 postings
- FINRA Licenses 1 in 40 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings
Typical ask: 2 years.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 7 in 10 postings
- Associate degree 1 in 95 postings
- Bachelor's degree 3 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
5,417 open Insurance Agent jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Texas581 open
- California369 open
- Florida278 open
- Georgia220 open
- Illinois204 open
Typical pay $60,000 a year (most between $45k and $80k). See the full salary breakdown