Is anyone an insurance agent near Allstate or State Farm? I am interested within study more info.?
I have already taken and passed the first net based questionnaire for Allstate.
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I work for a State Farm agent and one of my closest friends is an Allstate agent. Maybe I can answer some question?
I'm not an agent, but my bf goes through State Farm. They have the best deal around!!
Allstate agents are not employed by Allstate, they are independent contractors of Allstate allowed to use the heading, logo, and stationary--you have full access however to the training opportunity provided by Allstate specific for their agents. Your training comes from them, your customer support comes from them, but your paycheck comes from you the agent, as do your benefits. You own your book of business. However, if you are busted for violating their policies/procedures they will come contained by and shut you down...I've seen it begin time & again, Allstate will not tolerate misappropriation of funds, falsified applications, or anything that puts their name, imitation, or organization at risk. Your book of business is turned over to someone else when this happen.
I'm an independent. If you don't own any insurance experience, it's hard to grasp an agency appointment with Allstate, State Farm, Nationwide, Farmers, or any of the direct writers.
You hold to be able to trade. And you have to be prepared to work your tail off the first 3-4 years. Business does NOT come to you.
I used to work for State Farm and in a minute work for Allstate. My best advice is to verbs doing the web base application process but also put your feet to the pavement and shift out and turn in your resume, shake hand, meet the agents, etc at mixed agencies around the town where you live.
Just getting within front of people will probably assistance you more on the job hunt. Besides, if the first group you communicate to isn't hiring it doesn't mean they don't know another agent who is hiring.
Obviously things will come down to what skills you can bring to the table and what's certainly needed by your potential employers. Stay positive.
Good luck.
i worked at Allstate, i was contracted - not as an agent though. i really like the company but went to another company when i finished my rearing. Allstate was a appropriate company.