My profession. I'm studying to be an insurance agent

1. My profession

Latynceva Ekaterina
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2. I'm studying to be an insurance agent.

• An insurance agent is an employee of a company that
sells policies to individuals and organizations that
provide for material compensation for the damage they
have suffered due to the reasons specified in the
concluded agreements.

3. History of the profession's origin

• The profession of an insurance agent in historical terms
appeared in ancient times, when mutual property
insurance, in particular, large real estate, was developed.
At first, insurance was non-commercial, but over time it
has evolved into a commercial type of relationship.
Finally, at present, insurance has taken its modern form

4. Significance to society

• The importance of the profession of an insurance agent
in modern society is that he must correctly solve the
problems of the insurance company, which he is a
representative of. In addition, it plays the role of a liaison
when signing contracts, contracts that make the
insurance procedure mandatory. In this case, the
insurance agent must calculate the risks of insurance by
examining the activities of organizations or individuals.
In the end, the insurance agent guarantees the
fulfillment of the terms of the contract, as well as the
operations of monetary payments that are provided for
by signed agreements.

5. Features of the profession

• There are a lot of insurance agents today, and this
profession seems at first glance mass. But in fact, it is
more unique. A qualified employee should be perfectly
able to draw up legal acts, know the basics of the
insurance agent's activities, and understand the current
system of social guarantees. They must have the skills to
provide insurance services, know the basics of
psychology, Economics, and basic rules and regulations.

6. Where and how to get a profession Insurance agent

• To work as an insurance agent, it is sufficient to have a
secondary professional education. Before taking office,
each employee takes a special training course in
accordance with the established program. Work
experience does not matter.

7. The ideal insurance agent

• Ability to handle stress. It is necessary to maintain selfcontrol in nervous and conflict situations, regardless of
the available authority.Representativeness. The first
impression of a person is formed by their clothes, shoes,
hair and grooming. No one wants to deal with an untidy
person.Sociability. A person should be able to explain
the requirements of the insurance contract in an
interesting, clear and logical way. At the same time, you
need to be able to listen and hear the
interlocutor.Analytical ability. You should calculate the
effectiveness and expediency of repeated visits, so as not
to waste time on them .

8.

Industriousness. Clients rarely show interest themselves.
They need to be sought out, persuaded, and stimulated. To
perform their duties efficiently, you need to walk, drive, call,
show maximum imagination and diligence.Resourcefulness
and a sense of humor. These qualities will help you get out of
any difficult situation with honor and profit.

9. Thanks for your attention!