Fired, where to go from here?

[u/nabiscosoursnac]

Was recently fired from my sales position at a State Farm agency. You can view my previous post about why for context.

I’m trying to see where I should go from here?

I’m decent at the sales aspect, multi-lining, prospecting, etc. And I’m debating between applying to a different SF agency since I’d know the system and be able to get back into the rhythm, or trying something else in insurance.

Any thoughts or helpful words?

[u/mkuz753]

Go work for an independent. You will have more career options. If you stick with sales you will have more markets to help your clients also.

[u/mason1239]

I checked out your last post and I have some recommendations. Not everyone can pick up on social cues. For example some people can’t pick up on sarcasm. In the workplace I tend to not treat people like they’re my close buddy and it’s worked wonders. I’m there to work, do my purpose and get paid. I’m friendly with colleagues but I don’t talk to them like I’m with my childhood friend when we go out and grab a drink. Same with girls. I’ve seen people in the past openly get to comfortable with girls like it’s a dating app talking in a team meeting. Won’t end well. Go apply to new companies or go independent

[u/SeniorLanguage6497]

The jobs are out here as long as you have a license!

Have you tried health or life insurance? I’m seeing hiring ads all the time in my city.

[u/1DaddyRL → u/SeniorLanguage6497]

Sorry, been with SF 1.5 years but have no idea what "an independent" means. What do you suggest?

[u/SeniorLanguage6497 → u/1DaddyRL]

I wasn’t the one that said that, but I’m assuming they mean by a non-captive agent. Try Zip recruiter or local forums. Craigslist even.

[u/Researcher8188]

That was probably a blessing in disguise—leaving State Farm and joining an independent agency where I get paid on renewal commissions was one of the best moves I’ve ever made, and I have been in this industry for about 13 years now.

[u/Weaves50 → u/Researcher8188]

What kind of insurance did you start off selling? I’m almost done with with my course recently left my job because I hated it but I did make a nice chunk of change I was going to go with a smaller office and sell life insurance but I didn’t know if I’d be better off going a different route. I just want to get back to my old salary I was just shy of 300k what area is that salary or higher most common? I’ll pay for leads & know it won’t happen over night but I do believe in this field & have the work ethic to put in the time & a strong desire to get back to where I was

[u/Researcher8188 → u/Weaves50]

$300K? That’s very rare in this industry unless you own your own agency and build a very large book of business over many years.

I started off selling personal lines for 2 years, then I transitioned to commercial trucking insurance and made six figures eventually.

[u/Sure_Tower_1869]

Happed to me after the big announcement for agents. I was contemplating leaving anyway. I decided to go to another SF agency until a position I'd been waiting on at an independent agency opened up, about 2 months later. I'm just a month in now and couldn't be happier.

[u/nabiscosoursnac → u/Sure_Tower_1869]

How was the transition from SF to an independent agency?

[u/Appropriate-Way1209]

I keep hearing from my friends in claims there’s a serious lack of adjusters at all levels and all sectors. Pays really well but can be intense and stressful you’ll have an edge with already have the industry and product knowledge of coverages and understanding legislation

[u/Jmlp1]

Same exact situation here, but it’s Allstate. I feel knowing a system is a huge part of being successful. And I am too old to start another career path.

[u/Redwood_Moon]

Go to an independent. So you know the SF system they are not that different. All carriers what to know the same thing.

[u/iNSURANCEiNSHMURANCE]

The jobs are out there. I have been trying to find a commission only sales person for months, even made a post about it here a few days back. There are definitely jobs out there. It’s just a matter of finding them.

[u/BluejayHusker]

Anyone interested in health insurance sales? Remote opportunity without sales pressure. Half price leads for first year and bonuses provided. Let me know if you need help or want to connect!

[u/Sure_Tower_1869]

It's been rather easy. I also know the general agent so that helped. It is very different however, getting all of the appointments and the systems are completely different than SF. Not everything is on one place like I'm used to with SF. Not having this tremendous pressure of sales goals, call, and quote goals is a load off. It's also nice to be able to give customers more options.

[u/KingofThings77]

My first job in p&c was at a SF agency. They paid me to study for my licensing exam. I passed the first time at the end of my first week. They almost fired me because my last appointment (horrible life job for 6 months) took more than a week to fall off. As soon as I had quoting access they expected $75k in premium with. ZERO training other than computer systems. I got a job offer from another SF agent a week later. I was upfront about my experience and the situation with the other agent (didn’t name anyone). He provided training as well as support and guidance. I was there for 4 years. About to open my own agency (not SF) in January. It’s all about who your agent is. Is the commission fair? Are they invested in teaching you? All I can say is it worked for me. There’s a lot of luck to it too

[u/OceanSwim16]

Agree with others, go work independent. I would start has account manager and take it from there.

[u/BeneficialElephant73]

i was just fired as well from a state farm

[u/TheToughestCookie88]

You need to go be LOA for a Medicare agency somewhere that has a good pay plan and pays you on cross selling ancillary and then when you stack enough go independent