When I tell people that I work in insurance, I see a lot of surprised faces and sometimes I even get a negative reaction.  I realize that this happens because to most people, insurance is confusing, overwhelming, and a hassle to deal with.  In reality, dealing with your insurance doesn't have to be a horrible experience.  The way to avoid the drama is to choose a good agent. 

When it comes to insurance, there are a lot of terms and concepts that are confusing and often misunderstood.  It can be overwhelming to try and figure out what they all mean when you’re looking at your policies.  Here at Blue Marsh Insurance, one of our top priorities is helping to educate our customers about their insurance and make it less intimidating.

Are you thinking about beginning a career as an insurance agent?  If you are, the first step is getting your Property & Casualty Insurance license.  This will allow you to sell and service personal policies (auto, home, etc.) and commercial policies (business owner’s, worker’s compensation, etc.).  Getting licensed requires 24 hours of education, which are earned during a 3-day class, passing a 150-question exam, and submitting an application to the state for approval.  This may sound like an intimidating process (I know that I was intimidated when I received the huge textbook in the mail and realized how much information I would need to know)!  However, with the right mindset and a good study plan, getting your license is a completely achievable goal.  With that in mind, here are my top 5 tips for getting your Property & Casualty License: