Insurance Agent
Insurance agents sell policies that provide financial protection in case of death, accidents, or acts of nature.
45%
37%
18%
National data for insurance sales agents (SOC 41-3021).
$17,530
$36,820
$88,340
$8.43
$17.71
$42.47
Based on Nebraska Wage Figures

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Bachelor's Degree, plus complete company program
  • Take courses to keep skills up-to-date
  • Hours

  • May work nights or weekends to meet customers who cannot meet during regular hours.
  • May have flexible schedules. Most work a set schedule, however.
  • Usually work full time.Sell different kinds of policies for different situations
  • Often specialize in one type of insurance
  • May provide financial planning services
  • Regularly interact with customers
  • INSUARNCE AGENTS frequently:
  • Sit for long periods of time.
  • It is important that INSURANCE AGENTS be able to:
  • Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
  • Understand the speech of another person.
  • See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
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