Hug an agent today (Part IV - I think?)

[shawnmwalker]

Hug an Insurance Agent today! They sat on hold for two hours to make a call that they did not need to make two years ago, to have an Underwriter deny something, the Underwriter would have never denied 2 years ago.

Its always been hard work but it was rewarding to serve and educate folks about insurance. Now its 20x harder and the rewards come less frequently.

They really need a hug today.

 

[Al3x Lee]

Hug an Insurance Agent today! They sat on hold for two hours to make a call that they did not need to make two years ago, to have an Underwriter deny something, the Underwriter would have never denied 2 years ago.

Its always been hard work but it was rewarding to serve and educate folks about insurance. Now its 20x harder and the rewards come less frequently.

They really need a hug today.

Do you need a hug Shawn?

 

[shawnmwalker]

Do you need a hug Shawn?

I always need a hug. BUT, I don't do the daily tasks of an agent. There are others that need a hug more than I do.

 

[Al3x Lee]

I always need a hug. BUT, I don't do the daily tasks of an agent. There are others that need a hug more than I do.

I do the daily tasks of an agent, but I'm a masochist, so I bathe in the pain.

The insurance agent subreddit has a lot of people talking about getting out of the industry after years in it though.

 

[shawnmwalker]

I do the daily tasks of an agent, but I'm a masochist, so I bathe in the pain.

The insurance agent subreddit has a lot of people talking about getting out of the industry after years in it though.

Masochists, should stay. Although from my perspective I think things are going to get better. Industry had a good Q4 and a good Q1.....Fingers crossed convection storms are less this year. Lots of rate earning in.

 

[AZDave]

bathe in the pain

Thats the exact word I have been using, PAIN. Pain all around. Pain for the carriers. Pain for the agents. Pain for the insureds.

It isn't as much fun anymore and I have never thought harder about selling, but then I see my commisions and the cycle keeps going.

 

[goillini52]

Thats the exact word I have been using, PAIN. Pain all around. Pain for the carriers. Pain for the agents. Pain for the insureds.

It isn't as much fun anymore and I have never thought harder about selling, but then I see my commisions and the cycle keeps going.

Life Hawk's a hugger.

 

[Life Hawk]

Hey @shawnmwalker , let me know of a coffee shop we can meet up at and I'll give you a hug.

I prefer Panera, I'm on the sips club... best subscription I've ever had!

 

[Life Hawk]

Life Hawk's a hugger.

Gave and got a big one last night... comes with the over 100k check she's going to be getting I guess.

 

[shawnmwalker]

@Life Hawk , I don't normally meet up with strangers for hugs! But you have over 5k posts you must be trustworthy. Soooooo, I'm gonna make an exception!