Insurance Agent
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Insurance Sales AgentFrom this site of the U.S. Department of Labor, you can gather some basic information on what it’s like to be an insurance agent and the educational background that is usually helpful. Information on wages and related occupations is provided, as well as a full description of the work, so that you can decide if this career might be for you. Take a look at the earning data and sources of additional information, such as professional organizations.
Princeton Review: Insurance Agent/BrokerFind out what it might be like to be an insurance agent by reading this career overview of a day in the life of a professional. Access the menu at the left to learn more about what you might discover after one, five, or 10 years as an insurance agent, or look at the links that guide you to college majors and programs that may be appropriate if this is your chosen career path.
Occupational Titles
Insurance Agent
Insurance Broker
Insurance Sales Agent
Accredited Academic Programs
Insurance Vocational Education Student TrainingFind out what it is like to be an independent insurance agent at this site by accessing the online video, or read the e-newsletter which informs educators and students about the happenings of the insurance industry. A resume posting site is available to students, as well as information about the organization’s usefulness in helping students decide what career path they are interested in.
Invest: Insurance ProgramsThis organization-sponsored link offers information on undergraduate programs appropriate if you are considering a career in the insurance industry, as well as programs offering concentrations in insurance studies. Graduate programs are listed, too, from the links at the left of the page.
Princeton Review: College Majors, Insurance Agent/BrokerCollege majors that may be appropriate if you are thinking about a career as an insurance agent are listed at this page of the Princeton Review. After making your selection, you will be taken to a comprehensive list of schools nationwide and their internet connections, where you can learn more about these programs.
Salary Levels
Indeed.com: Insurance AgentThe average salary of insurance agents is shown at the first graph at this site, along with the average salary of several jobs with related titles.
PayScale: Insurance Sales AgentIf you are thinking of becoming an insurance sales agent, check out this page, which reviews the average salary by years of experience. You can also find information on salary by employer type and median salary by city. Or, go to the bottom of the page and click on other breakdowns to find out how much you might get paid according to gender, degree or major, or state of employment.
Professional Organizations
American Risk and Insurance AssociationThis is an academic organization which promotes the study of risk management and insurance and provides information on featured journals, grants and scholarships, and an annual meeting for the industry of insurance.
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of AmericaGo to member resources and click on “young agents” to find out what it is like to be an independent insurance agent. This portion of the site is dedicated to upcoming events for young people in the industry, recruitment materials, news, and other resources of interest if you are just getting started or thinking about becoming an insurance agent.
Insurance Information InstituteThe Insurance Information Institute is a good source of basic information on the industry and offers fact sheets, brochures, and insurance tools. You will find interesting sites, such as an auto crash test rating page, directory of companies, and hot topics about the companies you are thinking of going to work for. The latest facts and statistics about the industry are compiled, as well as broadcast quality video and blogs.
National Association of Health UnderwritersRepresenting more than 20,000 health insurance agents and brokers, this organization offers information on legislative advocacy, daily news, and information on certification programs. You might wish to check out the current issues to get the latest information on the business of health insurance and what professionals in this industry need to be conscious of.
National Association of Insurance and Financial AdvisorsA leading professional organization in the field of insurance, this site offers you the opportunity to learn all about the benefits of membership or simply locate news of the industry. Podcasts can be accessed that will tell you all about the latest issues affecting insurance agents, and links at the left will connect you to further information about education and training in the insurance industry and political issues that may interest you.
National Association of Professional Insurance AgentsGo the student link, and find out about careers, higher education, scholarships and awards, and additional resources for translating your interests and skills into a career that you love. Take a short test to see if insurance careers are right for you, or access an overview of what it is like to work in the insurance industry.
Job Opportunity Sources
Great Insurance Jobs.comJob opportunities from several well-known insurance companies are collected at this page, where you can search by career interest and select your insurance discipline and state. Post your resume, too, or take advantage of other site features, such as employer profiles and interview tips.
Insurance Jobs.comThis insurance hiring network includes plenty of opportunities for job seekers to search positions according to selected criteria, such as location and job type. Complete a registration process to sign into your job seeking account, or look at the possible positions offered by featured companies.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek: Insurance Sales AgentsLicensing and certification by career are offered at ISeek, which includes this listing of over 30 certifications related to insurance sales. Click on a certification name and be taken to more information on the credential and certifying organization.
Publications
Claims MagazineCovering the insurance industry, this monthly publication offers several channels, including auto, catastrophe, risk management, and workers’ compensation. Read the latest news in the field, or click to subscribe to the online newsletter or web seminars that are offered.
International Risk Management Institute: PublicationsInsurance information here includes a list of important insurance publications, including guides, newsletters, and reference manuals, with some available online. A link is also available to publications by insurance topic, including commercial and personal auto lines, life insurance, and property insurance.
Online Forums & Blogs
Insurance Information Institute: Insurance Industry BlogCategories at this blog collection include insurance and the economy, customer satisfaction, and many more departments. You can search these blogs by archived month and post your own comments.
Career Videos
Insurance Information Institute: Video News ReleasesBroadcast quality video presentations are available at this page, dedicated to providing up-to-date information on the insurance industry. Topics at this page cover quite a bit of information on the industry, including such as preventing losses, auto insurance, homeowners’ policies, business owners policies, and much more.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors: NAIFA PodcastsMore video news is available from this podcast site, where you can learn about the most pressing issues affecting the insurance industry, and, specifically, insurance agents.
