How to become an insurance agent?

 An insurance agent is a person that sells various insurance policies to people. He works with an insurance company and provides their client with the insurance they are looking for. It is not that difficult to become an insurance agent in India. Various companies hire insurance agents for several selling kinds of insurance such as general insurance, vehicle insurance, health insurance, etc. The role of these insurance agents is to provide the person insurance based on their needs and personal requirements. 

Some people might need general insurance to cover every aspect, while others might want specific insurance such as health insurance or car insurance. The insurance agent should provide them with the best insurance policy and help them buy a health insurance plan or a home insurance policy based on their budget and needs. You can become an insurance agent even if you are retired or a student. It is considered an additional source of income.

Requirements to become an insurance agent:

Several companies have criteria that you must meet to become an insurance agent. Here are listed a few of the general requirements that must be fulfilled in case you want to become an insurance agent in any company:

• The candidate must have passed at least class 10; some companies require a candidate who has passed class 12

• The candidate cannot be less than 18 years.

• The candidate should be enrolled in a training program.

       Procedure to become an insurance agent:

           To become an insurance agent in a company, you need to follow the given steps:

• Register yourself with the company where you want to become an insurance agent. 

• The company might provide you with an online training which you are supposed to complete. This training might provide you with flexible timings.

• Then the company will conduct an exam after the training, which you are supposed to give.

• If you pass the exam, the company will appoint you as an insurance agent.