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How to become an insurance agent? Ultimate guide

Friendly Agent

The movie tackles the lives of stockbrokers and also talks about the life of their partners, insurance agents. When you think you would be able to find valuable satisfaction in life when you help protect the security and well-being of people dear to you, the career as an insurance agent is very fulfilling. Here we go.

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Financial Planning ABCs and Adopting Sound Business Practices to Succeed as a New Insurance Agent

Word & Brown

When youre just starting out as an insurance agent, its not always obvious what your priorities should be. After you earn your license, pick your market niche, and set up your office, what else can you do to put yourself on a path to success. Its updated regularly and were told even our competitors direct brokers to our site.

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Understanding the Agent, General Agency, and Carrier Relationship: A Guide for New Brokers

Word & Brown

Why Brokers Partner with a General Agency? Lets look at how an agent/GA relationship works and how a GA can work on your behalf in dealing with carriers and plan administrators. Brokers today more than at any time previously face multiple challenges. But you are still able to remain independent and operate on your own.

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The Roadmap to Success as a New Broker: 9 Priorities in Your First Year

Word & Brown

Obviously, your first priority is earning your license. Your license type depends on the answers to those questions. California offers more than 30 types of insurance license classes issued by the Producer Licensing Bureau in the Department of Insurance. Nevada has 15+ license types. What do you want to sell?

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Distinguished Programs and Berkley Program Specialists Partner for Community Associations D&O and Crime Coverage 

Distinguished

Distinguished has been an outstanding partner, and this expanded collaboration enables us to better serve brokers in the community association sector,” said Greg Douglas, President of Berkley Program Specialists. Together, our combined expertise ensures brokers can offer tailored, top-tier solutions backed by two industry leaders.”

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Builder’s Risk Insurance Declinations: An Interview With Susan DeCarlo

Distinguished

And regarding coverage, if the named insured is the builder, or there is a relationship between the named insured and the builder, in that capacity we would exclude general liability coverage. We had an insured recently where we were at the max 24 months when the broker requested a three-month extension.

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Blog Post: Frequently Asked Questions on Complex Employment Issues for California Workers’ Compensation

LexisNexis

If the payroll comes from a PEO, do I need to join the servicing agent(s) of the PEO and the special employer? If the PEO’s insurance company is paying benefits, there is no need to join the servicing agent or special employer. Is the gardener covered for workers’ compensation benefits under the homeowner’s liability insurance policy?