License in insurance?

Question

What would it be for? How would I go about obtaining one, and is it a solid field to get into? I currently work in member service for health insurance and am looking into getting into a different type, but I see a lot require a license in insurance.

Answer 1

You can write a general insurance exam. Contact your regional office of insurance institute. I am in canada so i talked to Northern Alberta Insurance Institute. It costed me $250 for the books and i studyed for two weeks. And $50 for the test and passed. Most dont fair so well but if you study and actually wanna do good i am sure you will pass easy. It is a good field to get into alot of growth and areas you can move to. Where i am i had to get my Level 2 license in 36months from the date i passed my Level 1 test. And now i currently work for a Brokerage as a Personal Lines Account Executive. Remember you make a career out of anything you just need to work at it and keep learning.

Good luck

Answer 2

It would be to sell insurance, or to advise about insurance. You get one by passing a test, and sometimes taking a course or two.

It's a solid field, but MOST of the time, it's straight commission sales work.

Answer 3

You can find out about licensing from your state insurance commissioner http://www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm

Some states require a 40 hour class, some let you self study, some require a insurance company sponsor.

To get started you may want to take your knowledge and work for a health insurance agent or brokerage.