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The best way to begin the new year is to take a step toward a better career. Consider following in the footsteps of Gene Simmons, fire-breathing bass player for the rock group, Kiss. Not as a rocker but as an insurance professional. Insurance is a great field to enter with opportunities in the San Francisco and San Jose regions. Simmons recently said that his latest venture is selling insurance to wealthy individuals. If that’s not career help enough to enter the insurance field, consider the following five reasons to start working toward an insurance career:
1. Job Availability
Although many industries are diminishing or making cuts, there are plenty of different types of insurance jobs available. The tough economy makes people understand the importance of obtaining insurance, so the demand for workers remains high. The need for more agents is expected to rise by 25 percent by the time 2018 arrives.
2. Wide Career Path
Fortunately, there are many avenues to choose from in this business. For example, a student may specialize in life insurance, auto insurance, sales, reinsurance, customer service or several other options.
3. Advancement Opportunities
When employees start working for an insurance company, they may be promoted or apply to advance to higher-paid positions. Employers often pay for necessary educational expenses involved in advancement. Working in insurance also affords most employees the opportunity to join several professional associations.
4. Choice Of Market & Environment
Since insurance is a global business, there are jobs ranging from local to overseas. If a significant other must transfer to a different city or state for work, it will be possible to find work. The need for insurance exists everywhere.
5. Attractive Compensation
In an economy that has experienced pay cuts in many industries, the insurance business still offers attractive pay. Those who work on commission are still rewarded well, and employees working with claims also receive ample compensation.
There are plenty of other reasons to consider a career in the insurance industry in 2012. To discover these reasons, find out more about this exciting educational opportunity.
You can find out about becoming an agent or an employee for a successful company at State Farm’s website. The company has a link to an “Agent Day in the Life” virtual job tryout which presents real‐world scenarios.To become an agent requires going through the company’s approval process, which then provides access to information about openings and locations.
Allstate also has videos on its corporate site with “real agent stories.” In addition, it’s possible to get stated as an intern in this field. Most of the large insurance companies offer internships and explain them on their sites. Allstate is currently accepting applications for its summer 2012 internships. In this way learning can be profitable and pave the way for a future career.
The job site, SimplyHired, has numerous opportunities listed in the San Francisco region. Just to get an idea here are few descriptions:
Dave & Jake Stewart, State Farm agents in San Francisco are looking for an Account Representative. Tasks and responsibilities for the position include:
“Develop qualified leads and generate interest in our insurance products with outside prospects
Use insurance and financial review appointments to grow the business through the sales and marketing of appropriate insurance and financial products
Take care of our current clients with world class customer service, while using those opportunities to pivot to missing insurance lines.
Explain features, benefits and drawbacks of specific insurance and/or financial products
Calculate premiums, applicable discounts and other payments for products and services
Customize recommendations for prospects/clients based on their personal situation and their own goals and objectives
Be accountable to sales goals and individual results.”
Other opportunities in the San Francisco area include an Insurance Agent role at The Keene Group of Daly City.
Aflac has several insurance sales associates roles in Fremont, California.