Life and Medicare Independent Insurance Agent Blog

You might be surprised to learn that by 2027, the US economy is expected to have as many as 86.5 million freelance workers. 

More people are flocking to work for themselves.

Working independently can be a lucrative opportunity with the right drive and enthusiasm for what you're working on. 

When you work for yourself, you also can have the independence to make decisions and work when it's right for you.

Are you interested in making money selling annuities, but you're unsure how to get started or whether it's a good idea? 

Keep reading to find out more about selling annuities and self-employment.

According to estimates, roughly 70%-80% of new insurance agents fail within their first year.

Are you a new independent insurance agent? 

If you want to maximize your chances of success, you need to pick the right type of insurance to start selling. 

The ideal type of insurance to sell can sometimes depend on personal factors, such as what industries you already have experience in.

However, there are a few insurance types that stand out as top sellers and which can be highly lucrative for agents, both new and experienced. 

Keep reading to find out which types of insurance can be the most profitable.

"No."

It's a word most of us don't like to hear. But in the world of selling life insurance, "no" is a word you can expect to hear a lot.

When you're selling life insurance, you have to develop a thick skin. But what about turning a "no" into a "yes"?

The ability to overcome common insurance objections distinguishes the successful from the rest. Keep reading to learn more about the most common objections you'll hear when selling life insurance and how to respond to turn that "no" into a "YES!"