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Insurance Sales Agents
SOC 41-3021.00
Sell life, property, casualty, health, automotive, or other types of insurance. May refer clients to independent brokers, work as an independent broker, or be employed by an insurance company.
Zone 4
Sales and Related
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
4
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
3.9
Speaking
3.9
Critical Thinking
3.8
Writing
3.6
Persuasion
3.6
Time Management
3.5
Service Orientation
3.4
Knowledge Areas 8
Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Sales and Marketing
4.6
English Language
4.1
Mathematics
3.6
Law and Government
3.5
Transportation
3.5
Administration and Management
3.4
Education and Training
3.1
Key Tasks
1Customize insurance programs to suit individual customers, often covering a variety
of risks.
2Sell various types of insurance policies to businesses and individuals on behalf of
insurance companies, including automobile, fire, life, property, medical and dental
insurance, or specialized policies, such as marine, farm/crop, and medical
malpractice.
3Explain features, advantages, and disadvantages of various policies to promote sale
of insurance plans.
4Perform administrative tasks, such as maintaining records and handling policy
renewals.
5Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and
generate lists of prospective clients.
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