Archive for the '3. Getting Started In Health Isurance Sales' Category

Idea for out of area Health Insurance Referrals

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

The state I live in is growing rapidly from an influx of people moving here from other areas of the country because the economic conditions are better here (lower cost of living, more jobs.)  In writing health insurance policies for many of these people they have friends and family still in their former state that also need health insurance.  I had no clue who to refer them to and going online and filling out a quote request is a real pain… (more…)

How to Find a Health Insurace Agency that Fits You

Friday, May 9th, 2008

Choosing a good agency to work out of is a very important choice for a new health insurance agent to make.  Mind that I did not say health insurance company, but said agency.  Health insurance companies are fairly similar in what products they offer agencies vary greatly and can do a lot to determine your success or failure as a new health insurance agent.  How do you determine what health insurance agency is right for you?

 

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Licensing and Materials: What you Need

Thursday, May 8th, 2008

I am glad you are here after reading my previous post. So you know the reality of the health insurance business and you know the odds are not stacked in your favor but you are still reading on.  That is a good thing because it shows that you are not easily discouraged and can still see the benefits of doing what it takes to become a successful health agent.

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Is Health Insurance Sales for Me?

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

It is indeed a brave move to step out on your own, to face the challenges and uncertainty of comissioned health insurance sales.  My goal is to provide you with sound advice and encouragement to help you become sucessful as a new health insurance agent.  Do you have what it takes?  Are you ready to jump in headfirst as a health agent?  What do you need to know before making that decision? (more…)

Getting Started In Health Insurance Sales

Wednesday, May 7th, 2008

Is being a health insurance agent for me? What do I need to become a health insurance agent? What do I look for in an agency? (more…)

Why A blog for New Health Insurance Agents?

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

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In helping new agents to succeed in the health insurance business I realized that it would be good for them to have a source of reference to look at to get ideas and develop better methods of doing business.  Many new agents do get initial training but are so overwhelmed by new information that they can not possibly retain all the information they are given to start off with. (more…)