Is being an insurance sales agent a good fit for you?
Sells insurance such as life, home, car and health cover. May work for an insurance company or for themselves.
What the work involves
- Tailors insurance plans to suit each customer, often covering a range of risks.
- Sells many kinds of insurance to businesses and individuals, such as car, fire, life, property, health and farm cover.
- Explains the good and bad points of different policies to help sell insurance plans.
- Does admin such as keeping records and handling policy renewals.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if an insurance sales agent is one of yours.
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