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The Global Insight

Is there a need for insurance agents?

Author

John Hall

Updated on March 24, 2026

According to projected economic data, the demand for insurance agents will not only stay steady, through 2022, it will grow. To get right to the point, the job outlook for people working in the insurance industry is good. Total insurance sales agent jobs are projected to grow by 11%

What do insurance agents do daily?

On a daily basis, Insurance Sales Agents seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients. They call on policyholders to deliver and explain policy, to analyze insurance program and suggest additions or changes, or to change beneficiaries.

What do insurance agents want?

What Qualities do Customers Want in an Insurance Agent?

  • Educational Information. People look to their insurance agent for factual information about coverage types and levels.
  • Reliable Quotes.
  • Industry Knowledge.

    Are insurance agents happy?

    Insurance sales agents are one of the least happy careers in the United States. As it turns out, insurance sales agents rate their career happiness 2.3 out of 5 stars which puts them in the bottom 2% of careers.

    Is being a insurance sales agent hard?

    Actually, hard-working insurance agents regularly earn over $100,000 in their first year. Life insurance agents enjoy a lucrative career, but it does involve a constant hustle, networking, and sales in evenings and on weekends and general hard work. You may love to network but find it challenging to close sales.

    What do you need to be an insurance agent?

    Basic Requirements. The licensing requirements vary between states but they typically require that you take an insurance course plus pass an exam given by your state. You need a license for each separate type of insurance you sell, so if you want to sell both life and health insurance, you need two different licenses.

    What makes you a good life insurance agent?

    1 People Skills. Puts the needs of the client first. 2 Personality and Reliance. High energy level. 3 Product Knowledge. A wide array of products. 4 The Bottom Line. These items above are just some of the qualities that life insurance agents must possess in order to be successful.

    Can a insurance agent sell every insurance product?

    There is no blanket certification that allows agents to sell every insurance product. Agents should know what type of product they’ll work with, as well as the state in which they’ll work prior to beginning pre-licensure training to ensure they meet the licensure requirements in their home state.

    What does it mean to be an independent insurance agent?

    Independent Agent: An independent agent sells insurance through multiple carriers. While an independent agent may sell primarily for one carrier, they still have the ability to place business with other carriers if it benefits the client.