I've just become an independent Life and Health Agent.?
How can I find the best companies with the best products at the best rates? I guess I'm looking for a consumer rating service and I don't mean AM Best. Those types of ratings are based on financial stability. While thats important, I want to know about customer service ratings.
Try www.moodys.com or The Gallup Organization www.gallup.com
Go to your state insurance web site, and look at the complaints section.
There ISN"T a consumer rating service.
If you're looking for companies to represent - good luck. Not many will appoint you without any experience. You're best off getting hired on at an agency for a year or two, splitting commissions with them, using their markets, until you learn the ropes.
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If you're looking for a customer service rating, look for a company that has won the Dalbar award. Dalbar rates customer service provided to both agents and clients.
The company I work for participates in their programs for insurance, annuities and mutual funds.
I've included the link to the call center rankings, you'd just choose the specific one you were looking for.
I am also an independent Life Agent. My company is always hiring, plus we are non-captive. Email me for more info. Jloldham1105@yahoo.com