Insurance Agents

Insurance Agents represent insurance companies in selling insurance to clients.

What the job involves

• Interviewing clients to identify their insurance needs

• Explaining to clients details of insurance and conditions, risk coverage, premiums and benefits

• Assisting clients to determine the type and level of coverage required

• Calculating premiums and establishing method of payment

• Reviewing clients' circumstances to ensure that the level and coverage of insurance is still appropriate

• Settling and monitoring insurance claims to ensure that both client and insurer are satisfied with the outcome

• Recording information about clients and their policies

• Identifying and drawing up lists of potential clients from a variety of sources and contacting them to arrange interviews

• Keeping up-to-date with changes in the insurance industry and informing clients of new developments