A few months back someone had a thread that was asking about the 411 on Select Insurance Group. I had some friends that have had amazing success with the Select Insurance Group in Pennsylvania. So, when I saw the thread, I had got involved in the conversation.
This year was the second time I tried to interview and the first time I was offered a position. So I did a lot of due diligence.
I came to find out there are quite a few companies using the name SIG (that are using the same name) all over the country. From what I could find out the one that is the mac-daddy, and the only one that is the real deal right now is the one in Pennsylvania where my friends do work. They are SelectInsuranceGroup.Net
I am quite sure now after doing some research, we were probably talking and arguing about different companies a few months back when I first saw the thread on SIG here. There are a few companies riding on the rep of the real SIG in Texas, Missouri, and Florida that apparently are getting bad reviews.
The president of the firm in Pennsylvania is a guy named Don. They do have some amazing training and technology with the way they are doing things. The training they provide is what really makes them stand out right now (according to all the brokers that have worked there for years that I have talked with). They are charging an $850.00 set up fee if you get selected for the Senior Broker position. I feel that is fair after seeing all they provide with the quoting systems and web site and lead programs. The Brokers that work there claim the technology they are using and the training keeps getting better and better each year, and all seem to love working there. Other than the set up money they don't charge anything else as far as I can see at this point. So far I am very happy, but........
My concern is that this company sells every kind of insurance imaginable and you have to go though training on all of the different insurances that they sell (if you work as a Senior Broker) there. They do both P/C and Health, Life and everything else from commercial to individual in all categories under the sun.
The agents that work there (that are really successful) seem to either be P/C or Health/Life agents, but not both. My question is, "is it really possible to build a book of business as an agent working alone in a system like this one". I am really wondering if being successful and good in all the areas is even really possible when working alone like this. SIG claims it is, but the agents seem to be focusing in one area or another.
If that is the case, which area is the most lucrative and the fastest to build a successful business in ?? Any thoughts ??
This year was the second time I tried to interview and the first time I was offered a position. So I did a lot of due diligence.
I came to find out there are quite a few companies using the name SIG (that are using the same name) all over the country. From what I could find out the one that is the mac-daddy, and the only one that is the real deal right now is the one in Pennsylvania where my friends do work. They are SelectInsuranceGroup.Net
I am quite sure now after doing some research, we were probably talking and arguing about different companies a few months back when I first saw the thread on SIG here. There are a few companies riding on the rep of the real SIG in Texas, Missouri, and Florida that apparently are getting bad reviews.
The president of the firm in Pennsylvania is a guy named Don. They do have some amazing training and technology with the way they are doing things. The training they provide is what really makes them stand out right now (according to all the brokers that have worked there for years that I have talked with). They are charging an $850.00 set up fee if you get selected for the Senior Broker position. I feel that is fair after seeing all they provide with the quoting systems and web site and lead programs. The Brokers that work there claim the technology they are using and the training keeps getting better and better each year, and all seem to love working there. Other than the set up money they don't charge anything else as far as I can see at this point. So far I am very happy, but........
My concern is that this company sells every kind of insurance imaginable and you have to go though training on all of the different insurances that they sell (if you work as a Senior Broker) there. They do both P/C and Health, Life and everything else from commercial to individual in all categories under the sun.
The agents that work there (that are really successful) seem to either be P/C or Health/Life agents, but not both. My question is, "is it really possible to build a book of business as an agent working alone in a system like this one". I am really wondering if being successful and good in all the areas is even really possible when working alone like this. SIG claims it is, but the agents seem to be focusing in one area or another.
If that is the case, which area is the most lucrative and the fastest to build a successful business in ?? Any thoughts ??
