Inexperienced Health Care Agent?

[Bozack23]

How hard is it for someone with no experience to start out selling health insurance? I originally had interest in starting out this way but got sidetracked interviewing with Life Insurance companies. I have an interview today with Western Southern and have already interviewed with American General. How do I go about finding a job selling health insurance with good training and a training salary like American General has? I have tried to find local agencies in the Pittsburgh area but most of my searches just find P&C agencies. Anybody know of good agencies in the Pittsburgh area? Seems like most of the guys in this forum selling Health insurance are independent which sounds like the way to go but with no experience I would be better off getting some good training first. Is this something I could do part time until I get up and running?

 

[Guest]

Hi,
I would say you can be very successful right away. Other people have, why not you? It comes down to training and leads and support, of course, you have to use the hammer to build the house but it's very possible.

Even though people will disagree, especially here about training, it's critical to get off to a good start to avoid discouragement.

Do well!!

 

[somarco]

It is rare for a health agency to offer a salary, unless maybe you are aligned with a supp carrier like AFLAC.

Starting out on your own, independent, is not something I would recommend.

Try to find an agency who is willing to train you on a captive basis and give it a shot. You never know what will happen.

 

[The Rabbi]

Check out Blue Cross for training and making a living. You can always go indie once you learn the business.

 

[lookin4abetterwayinpa]

Bo, what part of the bugh are you in? If you would like pm me and I will give you my phone #, you can call and I can share what I know, if that helps.

 

[Bozack23]

betterwayinpa, I have not reached 20 posts yet so I can't pm. But I would greatly appreciate any help from someone in my area. I am in Beaver County north of the burgh. Not from here but like the area. As soon as i get to 20 I will pm you. I just got one closer!!!!

 

[lookin4abetterwayinpa]

I sent my info to you Bo, not sure if I can help but I will try. It was not too long ago when I was in the same position as you it can be confusing, hang in there.

 

[Guest]

I sent my info to you Bo, not sure if I can help but I will try. It was not too long ago when I was in the same position as you it can be confusing, hang in there.

Napoleon Hill rocks!!!