Why Is Insurance Consulting The Best Job In Insurance?

I have the best job in the insurance industry. Here's my story...

After working as an insurance agent for twenty years, I knew there had to be a better way. I'd been a successful producer - I had worked in a variety of agencies in a few different states. I made a good living and had a nice income. I wasn't happy though.

I looked around the industry and found that most insurance people had gripes.

Insurance agents complain about:

• Tough competition
• Lack of markets
• Apathetic underwriters
• Demanding customers
• Declining commissions
• Poorly trained support staff
• Long hours
• Lousy insurer service
• Mergers
• Market swings

Insurance company people grumble about:

• Difficult agents
• Increasing workload
• Poor support
• Demanding schedules
• Downsizing and restructuring
• Increased completion
• Unrealistic expectations
• Management shakeups

The direct writers didn't seem to offer me anything that was better than what I had. Insurance companies seemed too big and bureaucratic.

There had to be a better way. I loved the insurance world and enjoyed dealing with clients - well, the good ones! I liked helping people understand the insurance they bought. I liked solving problems. I liked being an advisor people trusted.

I wanted a business where I could use my insurance expertise and experience - CIC and CPCU as well as years of work and study. I wanted to provide great value. I wanted to be my own boss and to make as much money as my abilities and efforts allowed. Also, I didn't want to share the pie!

After a great deal of research, I started my own insurance consulting firm.

Here's what I have seven years later. I make a great income. I set my own hours. My clients seek me out and appreciate my work. I don't worry about markets, underwriters, premium increases, or commission cutbacks. I work from my home in a beautiful, comfortable office. I get to meet my son at the door when he comes home from school each day. My clients see me as an advisor - not a salesman. I provide my clients with valuable insight and information. I am truly the master of my destiny and the keeper of my fate.

I built my practice by trial and error. Oh, I called a few insurance consultants and talked with them. Most were kind and tried to be helpful. I made plenty of mistakes in the first few years. I spent money I didn't have to and spent time doing things I shouldn't have. I discovered by experience what works and what doesn't.

I know that consulting is not for everyone. However, I know that there are some who, like me, want freedom, independence, and control of their own destiny while helping their clients with insurance problems.

Perhaps that describes you.

I invite you to spend some time with the information on this site:

• Take a look at the free articles I've posted.
• Check out my CD, Introduction to Insurance Consulting.
• I also have put together the Insurance Consultant's Handbook.
• My Mentor Program is designed to provide help and advice to insurance consultants. It's been quite popular.

I hope you find information here that can help you, whether you’re thinking about starting an insurance consulting practice or looking for ways to improve your current business.

Please call on me if I can be of assistance.

	Get My Free Report, "Points To Consider Before Starting Your Insurance Consulting Practice."

Scott Simmonds, CPCU, ARM, CMC

PS. If you're an insurance buyer looking for help, please go to www.ScottSimmonds.com.

See Scott's Mentor Program Overview Sheet

Feel free to call Scott at 207-284-0085 or email him at Scott@ScottSimmonds.com to discuss your plans and goals.

Due to potential conflicts, the mentor program is not available in Maine, New Hampshire, or Massachusetts.
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