Insurance agents really have a tough job. I would imagine they have to have the right kind of personality for the job. I've been told that a lot of times it's commission only. So they truly are salesmen/women. I wouldn't be cut out for the job myself. It's a really tough job.

The hardest part of the job would actually be finding people that are interested in purchasing insurance. For example, let's say that you are an health insurance sales person. You might have a few leads from friends or family. But they aren't going to be enough. You would actually need lots of leads. Cold calling is not going to do it because a lot of people have health insurance through their jobs, etc. You are going to need leads from people that are genuinely looking for health insurance. You are also going to need fresh leads.

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