Do insurance companies pay for your training?

Question

i saw this job im interested in @metlife insurance.

the job is financial service representative. my question is:

the description said "Once you’ve obtained the required life/health licenses and FINRA registrations, you'll become a part of the team and begin your training"

do they pay for this registration? what about training?

is this a good comp to work for? and does being a financial service rep pay good?

Answer 1

they'll pay for training, but once you finish you get no salary and will be all commission.  plus you have to get the licenses before you sell anything so all this time you will have no income.  its ok to get into but be ready to not make any money for a while. your better off searching for a firm that will allow you to partner with senior reps. or work their book of business.  otherwise what happens to most people is they get their family and friends on insurance then cant sell anyone else and get fired after making no money.

however, if you do build a book of business (which can take years), the commissions on insurance products is huge.  metlife is a quality company, but again, i would look for a more privatized company looking to build you up more.