You are generally in charge of your own workload, how you handle your clients, etc. Potential for high salary well above industry average. Leads are provided. Permanent work from home.
Cons
Commission only - no minimum salary is provided. If you aren't good at self-managing, it's not the place for you. Variable paycheques. No benefits.
*Lots of leads provided for brokers to work with.
*Good systems & portals to work with, especially for quoting and keeping track of potential clients.
* Friendly coworkers who are helpful when you have questions.
*Work from home opportunities.
Cons
First year as a Contract Insurance Agent won't make a ton of money as you only make a commission. But later on, after you develop a client base the pay gets much better. But then you also are very busy managing your insurance book of business.