Qualities of an American Income life Insurance Agent

What qualities should you look for in an American Income Life insurance Agent?

1. Strong work ethic: Great insurance Agents live and breathe their industry and are constantly striving to go the ‘extra mile’ for their customers.
2. Communication Skills:  First and foremost, great Agents listen. They understand they have to know you and your needs before they can recommend products or solutions.
3. Availability:  Great Agents are great 24/7, not just 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. They are there when you need them.
4. Flexibility:  They willingly adjust their schedules to accommodate your needs.
5. Product Knowledge:  Because great Agents have outstanding product knowledge, they can quickly access your needs and make appropriate recommendations.
6. Customer Service:  No matter what you need, they are there to help, either personally, or by directing you to the right person.
7. Honesty:  You know without a doubt that great Agents are honest Agents. They always tell you the truth about products, American Income Life as a company, and themselves.
8. Trustworthy:  Once you build a bond of trust with great Agents, it will never be broken. You know without a doubt your personal and financial information is safe.
9. Follow-up:  Great Agents don’t sell to you and then abandon you for the next sale. They maintain contact on a regular basis to determine if your insurance needs have changed, provide you with information about new products, or just let you know they’re thinking of you.
10. Passion:  This may be the most important attribute of all. Great Agents are passionate about what they do, and that passion ignites a flame that burns brightly for them and for you.

 

Sources: http://www.ehow.com/list_7351433_characteristics-insurance-agents.html; http://ezinearticles.com/?Attributes-Of-A-Good-Insurance-Agent&id=6058328; http://www.investinternals.com/2008/06/qualities-required-good-insurance.html